HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA Actions Memo_ZAA 14-001 5-20-14ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 14-001
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2014-02
140 E. MAIN STREET
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2014-02 was filed
by Enrico Pozzuoli of Pozzuoli Winery, Inc., requesting authorization for off -
and on-site alcoholic beverage sales (ABC Licenses Type 20 — Off Sale Beer &
Wine and Type 23 — Small Beer Manufacturer) in an existing 1,052 square foot
tenant space at located at 140 E. Main Street.
B. That the proposed land use is consistent with the Tustin City Code (TCC) and
General Plan. The site is designated as Old Town Commercial by the City
General Plan and is located within the Central Commercial (C2) zoning district,
Cultural Resources Overlay (CR), where micro -winery is an authorized and
encouraged use, and within the Parking Overlay (P) district. The project is
consistent with the Air Quality Sub -element of the City of Tustin General Plan.
C. That pursuant to TCC Section 9299b(3)(g) of the Tustin City Code, the Zoning
Administrator has the authority to consider requests for alcoholic beverage
sales licenses.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for CUP 2014-02 on
May 20, 2014, by the Zoning Administrator.
E. That alcoholic beverage sales establishments are conditionally permitted uses
within the C2 zoning district (TCC Sections 9233b1 and 9232b2) subject to the
provisions contained within TCC Section 9271dd of the TCC.
F. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of alcoholic beverage sales
in conjunction with a micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery will not,
under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood of such proposed use, nor be injurious or detrimental to the
property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, or to the
general welfare of the City of Tustin in that:
1) The proposed alcoholic beverage sales establishment use is allowed
within the Central Commercial (C2) and Cultural Resources (CR) zoning
districts with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2) That the CR zoning district permits and encourages micro -winery and
tasting room uses and exempts the use from distance requirements for
alcoholic beverage sales establishments.
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3) That the proposed micro -winery use would create growth and opportunity
as a source of additional business and employment opportunities within Old
Town.
4) That the operational characteristics and features of the facility, such as the
hours of operation and outdoor dining, are appropriate for the location and
type of use proposed in relation to surrounding residential areas, sensitive
uses such as places of worship, parks, schools, hospitals, clinics,
convalescent homes, and other similar uses selling or serving alcoholic
beverages.
5) As conditioned, the proposed micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary
brewery is consistent with the Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishment
Guidelines as amended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the
City Council on May 21, 2001, and the TCC Section 9271dd.
6) The on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages would be in conjunction
with food service.
7) The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption will be in
accordance with the TCC in that the business shall only sell wine and beer
it produces for off-site consumption.
8) That the brewery component is ancillary to the primary micro -winery and
tasting room use, that beer sales are limited to the beverages produced
onsite and full food service shall be available during business hours.
9) The proposed micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery use is
located within a retail center where a variety of retail, service retail, and
restaurant uses are located. The hours of operation are proposed to be
limited to 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to
11:00 PM Friday through Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.
The characteristics of the micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery
use and hours of operation would be similar to other businesses in the
center and in the vicinity.
10) The proposed micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery is
considered similar to a restaurant and lounge in that patrons would visit
the establishment for food and beverages; therefore, pursuant to TCC
Section 9263 Table 1, no additional parking would be required for the
proposed use.
11) The Tustin Police Department has reviewed the application and has no
immediate concerns.
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G. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) of the
California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California Environmental
Quality Act).
The Zoning Administrator hereby approves CUP 2014-02 authorizing the sale of
alcoholic beverages (ABC License Type 20 and Type 23) in conjunction with a 1,052
square foot micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery located at 140 E. Main
Street, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, at a regular
meeting on the 20th day of May, 2014.
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RECORDING SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
1, Vera Tiscareno, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Zoning Administrator
Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator Action 14-001 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning Administrator, held
on the 20th day of May, 2014.
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VERA ISCA
RECORDING SECRETARY
GENERAL
EXHIBIT A
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 14-001
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2014-02
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
140 E. MAIN STREET
The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for
the project date stamped May 20, 2014, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of
Community Development in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of
Community Development may also approve subsequent minor modifications to
plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of
the Tustin City Code (TCC).
(1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with as specified, subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Department.
(1) 1.3 This approval shall become null and void unless the use is established within
twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be granted
if a written request and associated fee is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2014-02 is contingent upon the
applicant and property owner signing and returning to the Community
Development Department a notarized "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form
and the property owner signing and recording with the County Clerk -Recorder a
notarized "Notice of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval'
form. The forms shall be established by the Director of Community Development,
and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community Development
Department.
Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the issuance of an
Administrative Citation pursuant to TCC Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 Conditional Use Permit 2014-02 may be reviewed on an annual basis, or more
often if necessary, by the Community Development Director. The Community
Development Director shall review the use to ascertain compliance with
conditions of approval. If the use is not operated in accordance with CUP 2014-
02, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the surrounding
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PCICC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
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May 20, 2014
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tenants or neighborhood, the Community Development Director shall impose
additional conditions to eliminate the nuisance or negative impacts, or may initiate
proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.7 As a condition of approval of CUP 2014-02, the applicant shall agree, at its sole
cost and expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
employees, agents, and consultants, from any claim, action, or proceeding
brought by a third party against the City, its officers, agents, and employees,
which seeks to attack, set aside, challenge, void, or annul an approval of the City
Council, the Planning Commission, or any other decision-making body, including
staff, concerning this project. The City agrees to promptly notify the applicant of
any such claim or action filed against the City and to fully cooperate in the
defense of any such action. The City may, at its sole cost and expense, elect to
participate in the defense of any such action under this condition.
The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any necessary code
enforcement action, including attorney's fees, subject to the applicable notice,
hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by ordinance.
(1) 1.9 Business operations shall be conducted in a manner that does not create a
public or private nuisance. Any such nuisance must be abated immediately upon
notice by the City of Tustin.
(1) 1.10 Approved uses shall operate within all applicable State, County, and the TCC.
Any violations of the regulations of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
as they pertain to the subject location, or of the City of Tustin, as they relate to
the sale of alcoholic beverages, may result in the revocation of the subject CUP,
as provided for the TCC.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 2.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the latest
edition of State and City of Tustin adopted codes: California Building Code,
California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, City Ordinances, and State
and Federal laws and regulations.
2.2 Plans shall show and the applicant shall maintain a minimum of forty-eight (48)
inch clear pathway from the rear exit door to the disabled access parking spaces
at the south side of the tenant space.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 3.1 The use authorized under CUP 2014-02 is a micro -winery, tasting room and
ancillary brewery business. The approved use shall not serve alcoholic
beverages for on-site consumption other than wine and beer products produced
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CUP 2014-02 — Exhibit A
May 20, 2014
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by the micro -winery and ancillary brewery. The micro -winery shall provide full
food service in combination with its primary use.
(1) 3.2 The authorization to serve alcoholic beverages on-site and off-site is subject to
the use remaining as a micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery. Any
change to the use shall require review and approval by the Community
Development Director. This approval authorizes a Type 20 ABC License (Off
Sale Beer &Wine) and Type 23 (Small Beer Manufacturer) in conjunction with a
micro -winery, tasting room and ancillary brewery. Any changes and/or
upgrades to the ABC License shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director.
(1) 3.3 The applicant shall obtain the appropriate license from the State Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control for the type of alcoholic sales authorized for the site
(Type 20 and Type 23). A copy of the Licenses shall be provided to the City prior
to operating the alcoholic sales.
(1) 3.4 Business hours are limited to the following:
Monday — Thursday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — Saturday: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Full food service shall be provided during the hours of operation. Modifications to
the hours of operation may be approved by the Community Development
Director if it is determined that no impacts to the surrounding tenants or
properties will occur.
(1) 3.5 Only wine and beer products produced by the business shall be available for
purchase for off-site consumption.
(1) 3.6 On-site alcoholic beverage service in the outdoor seating areas shall be in
compliance with State regulations. A maximum twelve (12) outdoor seats shall
be provided pursuant to TCC Section 9263g Table 1.
(1) 3.7 Any live entertainment provided at the project site shall comply with TCC Section
3231 et seq. regarding Live Entertainment.
(1) 3.8 All persons serving alcoholic beverages within a restaurant establishment must
be 18 years of age or older and supervised by someone 21 years of age or older.
The supervisor shall be present in the same area as point of sale.
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CUP 2014-02 — Exhibit A
May 20, 2014
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(1) 3.9 "No Loitering" signs shall be placed near the entrance on the outside of the
premises or in other specified locations where alcoholic beverages are sold.
(1) 3.10 All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the premises including
public sidewalk areas and parking areas, no less frequently than once each day
that the business is open. Trash receptacles shall be provided in the outdoor
dining area. All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the
premises including public sidewalk areas and parking areas, no less frequently
than once each day that the business is open.
*** 3.11 The applicant shall mitigate, to the extent possible, any exterior odors generated
from the ancillary brewery use.
(1) 3.12 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the Tustin
Community Development Director.
(1) 3.13 All on-site signs, including permanent and temporary signs/banners, shall comply
with the City of Tustin Sign Code.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 4.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan (WRRP)
a) The applicant/contractor may be required to submit a WRRP to the
Public Works Department. The WRRP must indicate how the
applicant will comply with the City's requirement (TCC Section 4351,
et al) to recycle at least 50 percent of the project waste material.
b) The applicant may be required to submit a fifty -dollar ($50.00)
application fee and a cash security deposit. Based on the review of
the submitted Waste Management Plan, the cash security deposit will
be determined by the Public Works Department in an amount not to
exceed 5 percent of the project's valuation.
c) Prior to issuance of a permit, if WRRP is required, the applicant shall
submit the required security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's
check, personal check, or money order made payable to the "City of
Tustin".
(1) 4.2 Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall enter into an "Outdoor
Restaurant Seating Area Revocable License Agreement" with the City. City staff
shall provide this document to the applicant.
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CUP 2014-02 — Exhibit A
May 20, 2014
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FEES
(1) 5.1 Prior to issuance of any permits, payment shall be made of all applicable fees,
including but not limited to, the following:
• Building and Planning plan check and permit fees
(1,S) 5.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant shall
deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check payable
to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) to enable the
City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for the project. If within
such forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant has not delivered to the Community
Development Department the above -noted check, the statute of limitations for
any interested party to challenge the environmental determination under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act could be significantly
lengthened.