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AGENDA REPORT
OCTOBER 27, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ITEM 43
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-09 & DESIGN REVIEW 2015-011
PROPERTY OWNER:
KIMBERLY CONROY ARNOLD SURFAS
AMERICAN GRUB 145 W. FIRST STREET
365 EL CAMINO REAL TUSTIN, CA 92780
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 365 EL CAMINO REAL
GENERAL PLAN: OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL (OTC)
ZONING: CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C2) & COMBINING PARKING DISTRICT (P)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
REQUEST: A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDOOR SEATING AND TO SATISFY
REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING (SEVENTEEN (17) PARKING
STALLS) THROUGH THE OLD TOWN PARKING EXCEPTION
PROGRAM AT 365 EL CAMINO REAL.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4298 (Attachment D) approving
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2015-09 and Design Review (DR) 2015-011 to authorize
on-site beer and wine sales (ABC License Type 41) in conjunction with a restaurant and
outdoor seating area and a parking exception of seventeen (117) parking spaces for the
property located at 365 El Camino Real.
APPROVAL AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9352J3(d)(3)(d), the proposed project
requires approval from the Planning Commission in order to satisfy all or a portion of
required on-site parking spaces through an Old Town Parking Exception Program
(Parking Program) agreement. Pursuant to TCC Section 9233b(1) and 9232b(2), the
Central Commercial (C2) zoning district permits on-site alcoholic beverage sales in
conjunction with a restaurant subject to the approval of a CUP. Pursuant to Section
9277 of the TCC, design review approval is required for outdoor restaurant seating
areas.
BACKGROUND:
Site and Surrounding Properties
The property is located within the C2 District and Cultural Resources (CR) District with
Combining Parking (P) Zoning District. The General Plan land use designation is Old
Town Commercial which allows for a variety of retail, professional office, service
commercial, and other uses which support the land use. The subject property is located
on an approximately 6,970 square foot lot and improved with a 3,250 square foot, single -
story building with two (2) tenant spaces equal in size (Figure 1).
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Figure 1: Zoning Map
Prospect Village commercial businesses and residential (live -work) units are located
east of the project site within a planned community. All other surrounding uses to the
project are commercially zoned and also lie within the C2 District and CR District with
Combining (P) Zoning District.
DISCUSSION
Project Summary
The applicant is requesting authorization for on-site alcoholic beverage sales for beer
and wine (ABC License Type "41 ") in conjunction with a restaurant, American Grub,
located in an approximately 1,625 square -foot tenant space. The adjacent tenant, The
Swinging Door Saloon, operates as a cocktail bar under a Type 48 alcoholic beverages
sales license. Both businesses are owned and operated by KDC Acquisitions Inc. and
will be linked through the addition of a four -foot by three-foot (4'x3') pass-through
window for food service as shown in submitted plans (Attachment C). Food prepared
within the American Grub kitchen will be served within The Swinging Door Saloon
business, but no alcoholic beverages shall be served through the pass-through window.
Restaurant includes 400 square -feet of interior restaurant seating and the applicant has
proposed expansion of the restaurant to include approximately 185 square -feet of
outdoor restaurant seating. The proposed outdoor seating area includes: Four (4)
tables and sixteen (16) seats per the submitted plans (Attachment C).
Alcoholic Beverage Sales
The sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption can be authorized in conjunction with a
"bona fide" restaurant use in conformance with the City's Alcohol Beverage Sales
Establishment Guidelines (Guidelines) as amended by the Planning Commission and
adopted by the City Council on May 21, 2001, and the applicable zoning code regulations.
Pursuant to the Guidelines, a restaurant use is defined as: "A retail establishment that sells
food and beverages prepared on the site, where customers are served for on-site
consumption." At least 80 percent of the premise's seating shall be designed and used for
food consumption and must possess the necessary utensils, table, service, and condiment
dispensers with which to serve meals to the public. Also, the gross annual sales of food
must exceed the sale of alcohol.
The submitted application states that approximately 85 percent of sales are estimated to
be from food and 15 percent from beer and wine. The sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages is proposed within the interior restaurant space and the outdoor patio area
(Figure 2). No alcoholic beverages may be served or consumed within any portion of the
outdoor seating area when an approved ABC compliant barrier is not present. Resolution
No. 4298 contains conditions that are consistent with the Guidelines for on-site sale and
consumption of beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant.
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Outdoor Seating Use
Outdoor seating is proposed to be located within the existing five-foot setback and would
extend four -feet into the public right-of-way. Sidewalk width from proposed outdoor
seating barrier location to curb is eight -feet, six -inches (8'-6") in width, exceeding minimum
walkway requirements. The proposed outdoor seating area includes: Four (4) tables
and sixteen (16) seats. A portion of the proposed outdoor seating area would be
located in front of the adjacent business due to the existing site configuration; however,
seating is to be used for patrons of the American Grub restaurant only. Prior to permit
issuance, the applicant would enter into an Outdoor Restaurant Seating Area
Revocable License Agreement with the City and any barrier will be removed upon
request by the City. Resolution No. 4298 contains conditions that are consistent with
TCC Section 9277 for Outdoor Restaurant Seating Areas.
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Hours of Operation
The restaurant's proposed hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily and are
consistent with the characteristics of restaurant uses. Hours of operation of the restaurant
would be similar to other restaurants in the vicinity and would be consistent with outdoor
restaurant seating requirements detailed in TCC Section 9277.
PARKING
The property currently provides eleven (11) non -conforming parking spaces for the
existing Swinging Door Saloon business. Since no parking spaces are available to
accommodate the new restaurant, the applicant has agreed to enter into a Parking
Program agreement in order to accommodate required parking for the square footage of
the restaurant and outdoor seating area. The current cost is $60 per space, per year,
calculated at one (1) space per 100 square feet. Based upon the City's current Parking
Ordinance, a total of seventeen (17) parking spaces are required for the intended use of
a restaurant with outdoor seating area.
Use Square
Footage
Parking Ratio
Parking Spaces
Interior Restaurant 1,625 s.f.
1/100 s.f. Ratio =
16.3 Spaces
Outdoor Seating 185 s.f.
N/A
0 Spaces
Total Required =
17 Spaces
Total Provided =
0 Spaces
Defi Aency =
17 Spaces
Parking Exception
On April 3, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1416 providing an additional
parking exception for the commercial portion of the CR District. This Ordinance provided
an exception to the on-site parking requirements by allowing an applicant to pay a fee to
satisfy the number of required parking spaces not provided on site.
TCC Section 9352J3(d)(3)(d) implements the aforementioned parking exception for on-
site parking requirements for development proposed within both the C2 District and the
Old Town Commercial General Plan land use designation of the commercial portion of
Old Town Tustin. All, or a portion of, the required number of on-site parking spaces
may be satisfied through the payment of a fee, in an amount determined by Fee
Resolution of the City Council, upon a determination of the Planning Commission that
the proposed project meets specific findings. The Program is typically associated with
new development within Old Town; however, the proposed project is changing the use
of a property and meets the intent of the Program.
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The applicant has opted to pay for seventeen (17) parking stalls at $60 per space
annually in lieu of providing parking spaces on-site. Participation in the City's program
will require an annual fee of $1,020 which reimburses the City for parking maintenance
fees (as determined by City Council Resolution No. 12-27). The following list of
required findings and responses have been provided.
Finding 1: The proposed project is an infill project located within the C2 District of Old
Town.
Response: The proposed business is located within a historic building, constructed in
1925, and until recently has been utilized for retail uses. The Parking
Program agreement, which the applicant is requesting to utilize, would
provide greater flexibility in uses and could aid in the conversion of this
property to a restaurant use. The original tenant, Fred & Daffy's Antiques
and Collectables, has vacated the property and the new business owner is
seeking more flexibility in meeting on-site parking requirements to allow
for a restaurant use and draw business to Old Town Tustin.
Finding 2: That the proposed project is considered to be relatively small.
Response: The project consists of an existing, two -tenant, 3,250 square foot building
on an approximately 6,970 square foot lot. Tenant spaces are equal in
size and are approximately 1,625 square feet individually. This is deemed
to be relatively small in the realm of commercial real estate.
Finding 3: That the proposed project has incorporated building or site design
enhancements that make it an outstanding addition to Old Town Tustin.
Response: The existing Neoclassical building on the property is a unique contributor
to the commercial building portfolio in Old Town Tustin as it was originally
constructed in 1925 and still retains most of its original integrity today.
Exterior building modifications are minimal and the proposed outdoor
seating and bar counter complement Old Town Tustin's design and
character.
Finding 4: That the proposed project provides some on-site parking, but is
aesthetically superior to one that provided all required parking on site.
Response: The property currently provides eleven (11) on-site parking spaces for the
existing Swinging Door Saloon business that is located on the same
parcel. To accommodate the restaurant use, the applicant has agreed to
enter into a parking exception agreement. A total of seventeen (17)
parking spaces are required for the intended use of a restaurant with
outdoor seating area and all required spaces would be satisfied through
the Parking Program agreement.
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Finding 5: That the project applicant shall agree to pay an annual fee for each public
space not provided on site.
Response: The applicant is aware of the required annual fee of $60 per parking space
established by the City Council. In addition, the applicant is also aware
that the fee is subject to change as determined by the City Council. The
conditions of approval require payment of the annual fee.
Finding 6: Other findings that may be adopted from time to time by the City Council.
Response: The project would be required to comply with other findings and criteria
adopted by the City Council.
The parking exception for this project is consistent with the City's goal of introducing
customer -attracting commercial uses, replacing underutilized and vacant parcels,
generating jobs, increasing the number of persons shopping and working in Old Town
Tustin, and fostering economic development of the surrounding areas. Furthermore, the
City has prepared the Old Town Parking Study that concluded that there is a significant
amount of available parking in the area. Therefore, the recommendation to allow the
exception to the requirement of seventeen (17) parking stalls is appropriate for this
proposal.
In determining whether to approve the CUP for the on-site alcoholic beverage sales and
an exception to the required parking, the Planning Commission must determine whether
or not the proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or
general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, 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; and that the project meets the required
findings for a parking exception as identified in Section 9352J3(d)(3)(d) of the Tustin City
Code. In determining whether to approve the Design Review for outdoor seating, the
Planning Commission must determine whether it can be found that the location, size,
architectural features, and general appearance of the proposal will not impair the orderly
and harmonious development of the area, the present or future development therein, or
the occupancy as a whole. A decision to approve this request may be supported by the
following findings:
The proposed sale of on-site alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an existing
restaurant use is allowed within the C2 District with the approval of a CUP (TCC
Section 9233(b)1 and 9232(b)2).
2. Pursuant to TCC Section 9271(dd), bona fide restaurants with on-site alcoholic
beverage sales are exempt from distance separation requirements to residential
uses, sensitive uses, and other alcoholic beverage sales establishments.
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3. As conditioned, the proposed on-site consumption of beer and wine is consistent
with the Guidelines as amended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the
City Council on May 21, 2001.
4. The existing and proposed on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages would be in
conjunction with a restaurant use where food will be served at all times when
alcoholic beverages are served.
5. The design for the outdoor seating area is compatible with the proposed overall
design of the building.
6. The outdoor seating area is included in the parking analysis for the restaurant
use, which can be accommodated by a Parking Program agreement.
7. The restaurant is located within a commercial building and a commercial corridor
along El Camino Real where a variety of retail, office, and restaurant uses are
located. The requested restaurant hours of operation of 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM
daily and are consistent with the characteristics of restaurant uses, and hours of
operation of the restaurant, would be similar to other restaurants in the vicinity.
8. The restaurant, as proposed, is compatible and consistent with development within
the commercial areas of Old Town Tustin. There are commercial buildings
providing the same use as proposed within the immediate vicinity of the project
site.
9. The proposed development meets the findings required within Section
9352J3(d)(3)(d) of the TCC to allow for the granting of a parking exception.
10. The City previously prepared the Old Town Parking Study that concluded that
there is a significant amount of available parking in the area.
11.The parking exception for this project is consistent with the City's goal of
introducing customer -attracting commercial uses, replacing underutilized and
vacant parcels, generating jobs, increasing the number of persons shopping and
working in Old Town Tustin, and fostering economic development of the
surrounding areas.
12. The City's Police Department has reviewed the application and has no immediate
concerns.
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Samantha Beier
Assistant Planner
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
Attachments:
A. Location Map
B. Land Use Application Fact Sheet
C. Submitted Plans
D. Resolution No. 4298
ATTACHMENT A
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Land Use Application Fact Sheet
LAND USE APPLICATION FACT SHEET
1. LAND USE APPLICATION NUMBER(S): CUP 2015-09 & DR 2015-011
2. LOCATION: FORMER FRED & DAFFY'S ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
3. ADDRESS: 365 EL CAMINO REAL
4. APN(S): 401-585-05
5. PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELATING TO THIS PROPERTY:
DR 89-036NAR 89-06 (Addition of 3,675 SF)
6. SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: COMMERCIAL SOUTH: COMMERCIAL
EAST: COMMERCIAL& RESIDENTIAL WEST: COMMERCIAL
7. SURROUNDING ZONING DESIGNATION:
NORTH: C2 P — CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PARKING OVERLAY
SOUTH: C2 P — CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PARKING OVERLAY
EAST: PC— PLANNED COMMUNITY
WEST: C2 P —CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PARKING OVERLAY
8. SURROUNDING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
NORTH: OTC — OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL SOUTH: OTC — OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL
EAST: OTC —OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL WEST: OTC — OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL
9. SITE LAND USE:
A. EXISTING: RETAIL B. PROPOSED: RESTAURANT
C. GENERAL PLAN: OTC — OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL
PROPOSED GP: SAME
D. ZONING: C2 P — CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PARKING OVERLAY
PROPOSED ZONING: SAME
DEVELOPMENT FACTS:
10. LOT AREA: 6,970 SF (APPROX BUILDING AREA: 3,250 SF)
TENANT SPACE: 1,625 SF; OUTDOOR SEATING: 185 SF
12. PARKING: 15 REQUIRED STALLS 0 PROVIDED STALLS
PARKING EXCEPTION REQUESTED FOR 17 STALLS
12. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS: INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, OUTDOOR SEATING
AND MINOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS,
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A RESOLUTION OF `NNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF APPROVING"• r •
PERMIT ii AND DESIGN
AUTHORIZING • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE `
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CONJUNCTION WITH RESTAURANT AN
OUTDOOR SEATING AREA r TO SATISFY
REQUIRED •N -SITE PARKING THROUGH THE OLD
TOWN
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CAMINO REAL.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application was filed by Kimberly Conroy of American Grub,
requesting authorization for on-site alcoholic beverage sales for beer and
wine (ABC License Type "41") in conjunction with a bona fide restaurant
located in a 1,625 square foot tenant space and the establishment of an
approximately 185 square foot outdoor seating area located at 365 EI
Camino Real.
B. The project site is located within the Central Commercial (C2) Zoning
District and Combining Parking District (P) zoning districts and has a
General Plan land use designation of Old Town Commercial which provides
for a variety of retail and service commercial uses including restaurant uses.
Pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9352J3(d)(3)(d), the proposed
project requires approval from the Planning Commission in order to satisfy
all or a portion of required on-site parking spaces through an Old Town
parking exception. Pursuant to TCG Sections 9233b(1) and 9232b(2),
alcoholic beverage sales establishments are conditionally permitted in the
C2 Zoning District. Pursuant to Section 9277 of the TCC, Design Review
(DR) approval is required for outdoor restaurant seating areas. In addition,
the project has been reviewed for consistency with the Air Quality Sub -
element of the City of Tustin's (the City) General Plan and has been
determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub -element.
C. The proposed restaurant use is located in a commercial building and
commercial corridor where a variety of retail and restaurant uses are
located. The characteristics of the proposed use and hours of operation
would be similar to other restaurants in the vicinity.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) 2015-09 and DR 2015-011 on October 27, 2015, by the
Planning Commission.
E. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use
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
Resolution No. 4298
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detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the
subject property, or to the general welfare; the location, size, architectural
features and general appearance of the proposed development will not
impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or
future development therein, the occupancy thereof, or the community as a
whole of the City in that:
1. The proposed sale of on-site alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an
existing restaurant use is allowed within the C2 Zoning District with the
approval of a CUP JCC Section 9233(b)1 and 9232(b)2).
2. Pursuant to TCC Section 9271(dd), bona fide restaurants with on-site
alcoholic beverage sales are exempt from distance separation
requirements to residential uses, sensitive uses, and other alcoholic
beverage sales establishments.
3. As conditioned, the proposed on-site consumption of beer and wine 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.
4. The existing and proposed on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages
would be in conjunction with a restaurant use where food will be served
at all times when alcoholic beverages are served.
5. The location of the outdoor seating area meets the distance separation
from certain uses identified in the current outdoor seating guidelines.
6. The design for the outdoor seating area are compatible with the
proposed overall design of the building.
7. The outdoor seating area is included in the parking analysis for the
restaurant use, which can be accommodated by the existing parking.
8. The restaurant is located within a commercial building and a commercial
corridor along El Camino Real where a variety of retail, office, and
restaurant uses are located. The proposed restaurant hours of 8:00 AM
to 10.-00 PM daily with outdoor seating terminating at 10:00 PM are
consistent with the characteristics of restaurant uses and hours of
operation of the restaurant would be similar to other restaurants in the
vicinity.
9. The City's Police Department has reviewed the application and has no
immediate concerns.
F This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of
the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality Act).
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11. The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 2015-09 and DR 2015-011
authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an existing 1,625
square -foot restaurant and an approximately 185 square -foot outdoor seating
area located at 365 El Camino Real, subject to the conditions contained within
Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 27th day of October, 2015.
JEFF R. THOMPSON
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4298 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
on the 27th day of October, 2015.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
TESOLUTIOV NO. 4298
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1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform to the submitted plans
for the project date stamped October 27, 2015, 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 is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2015-09 and Design Review
(DR) 2015-011 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.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of
an Administrative Citation pursuant to TCC Section 1162(a).
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
Exhibit A
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(1) 1.6 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any
necessary code enforcement action, including attorneys fees, subject to
the applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the
City Council by ordinance.
(1) 1.7 CUP 2015-09 and DR 2015-011 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 2015-09 and DR 2015-011, or is found to be a
nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the surrounding 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 CUP.
(1) 1.8 As a condition of approval of CUP 2015-09 and DR 2015-011, 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.
(1) 1.9 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) 1.10 The applicant shall obtain the appropriate license from the State
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the type of alcoholic
sales authorized for the site (Type 41). A copy shall be provided to the
City prior to final inspection. Any violations of the regulations of the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as they pertain to the subject
location, or of the City, as they relate to the sale of alcoholic beverages,
may result in the revocation of the subject CUP, as provided for in the
TCC.
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(1) 2.1 This approval authorizes a Type 41 ABC License (on-site beer and wine
sales) in conjunction with a bona fide public eating place. The proposed
on-site consumption of beer and wine must be consistent with the
Department of ABC requirements. Any changes and/or upgrades to the
ABC License shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
in the outdoor restaurant seating area shall be restricted by and subject to
any required State ABC or other applicable license or permit governing
the restaurant. Any outdoor restaurant seating area where alcoholic
beverages are sold or consumed shall be enclosed by a barrier and shall
be supervised at all times by an employee of the restaurant. No alcoholic
beverages may be removed from the outdoor restaurant seating area,
except to the interior of the restaurant. No alcoholic beverages may be
served or consumed within any portion of the outdoor seating area when
an approved ABC compliant barrier is not present.
(1) 2.2 No off-site sale or consumption of alcohol is authorized, except partially
consumed bottles of wine as authorized in Business and Professions
Code Section 23396.5.
(1) 2.3 The menu of the restaurant shall consist of foods that are prepared on the
premises.
(1) 2.4 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.
(1) 2.5 The gross annual sales receipts shall be provided to the Community
Development Department upon request. To verify that the gross annual
sale of food exceeds the gross annual alcohol sales, an audited financial
statement shall be provided for review and approval by the Community
Development Director upon request. If the audited financial statement
demonstrates that the sale of alcohol exceeds the sale of food, the sale of
alcoholic beverages shall cease immediately.
(1) 2.6 Business hours are limited to the following:
Restaurant:
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Outdoor Seating: 8:00 AM t a
Hours of sales of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the hours when
food is available. Operation of an outdoor restaurant seating area shall be
permitted only at such times as the main restaurant use is open.
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(1) 2.7 The applicant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county and
city laws and regulations concerning accessibility and nondiscrimination in
the provision of services, and operation of the outdoor restaurant seating
area shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons
residing or working in the vicinity.
(1) 2.8 No outdoor keeping or storage of food or beverages to be served shall be
permitted. No open keeping or storage of used dishes, utensils or food
scraps shall be permitted. Self-closing outside trash containers shall be
provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
All outdoor restaurant seating areas shall be cleaned on a continual daily
basis.
(1) 2.9 An outdoor restaurant seating area may have a menu board that does not
exceed six (6) square feet in area.
(1) 2.10 Doors from the main restaurant to the outdoor restaurant seating area
shall be self-closing.
(1) 2.11 The outdoor restaurant seating area shall not obstruct any fire exit, fire
escape, or other required ingress or egress to any structure or property.
(1) 2.12 All restaurant use shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.
(1) 2.13 No Live entertainment is permitted without a valid Live Entertainment
Permit, No amplified noise is permitted within the outdoor seating area.
(1) 2.14 Lighting shall be provided to illuminate the outdoor restaurant seating
area.
(1) 2.15 Outdoor restaurant seating area must comply with the approved plans and
regulations and requirements set forth in TCC Section 9277. Any
significant modifications to the outdoor seating area or seating within must
be approved by the Community Development Director,
(1) 2.16 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.
(1) 2.17 The restaurant establishment shall have a maximum of thirty-six (36)
seats indoors and sixteen (16) seats outdoors. Any increase in the
number of seats is subject to written approval from the Community
Exhibit A
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Development Director. All outdoor furniture and fixtures must be of
durable and sturdy construction and suitable for outdoor use. Furniture
shall be in good condition without any visible dents, tears, rust, corrosion,
or chipped or peeling paint and that it be in a clean condition at all times.
(1) 2.18 Outdoor furnishings, umbrellas, etc. shall not encroach into the City's right
of way unless a license is obtained from the Public Works Department.
Barriers to be removed upon request by the City.
(1) 2.19 All on-site signs, including permanent and temporary signs/banners, shall
comply with the City's Sign Code.
(1) 2.20 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall enter into an Old
Town Parking Exception Program agreement to accommodate required
parking for the square footage of the restaurant. The cost is $60 per space
per year calculated at 1 space per 100 square feet.
(1) 3.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
latest edition of the codes, City Ordinances, State, Federal laws, and
regulations as adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin. At plan
check, all exterior colors and materials shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Community Development Department.
(1) 3.2 Prior to issuance of building permit, Orange County Environmental Health
and Orange County Fire Authority approval is required.
(1) 3.3 Current Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall
be met at all driveways and sidewalks adjacent to the site.
(1) 3.4 A separate permit will be required for cutting the opening in the demising
wall of The Swinging Door. It shall also be protected by a fused, fire -rated
shutter.
(1) 3.5 Submit construction documents for building permit review and issuance
when ready.
(1) 3.6 Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall enter into an Outdoor
Restaurant Seating Area Revocable License Agreement with the City's
Public Works Department.
(1) 3.7 Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit shall
be obtained from and applicable fees paid to the Public Works
Department.
Exhibit A
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(1) 3.8 Current Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall
be met at sidewalks adjacent to the site.
(1) 3.9 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP).
A. The applicant/contractor is 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 fifty (50) percent of the project waste material.
B. The applicant will be required to submit a $50.00 application fee and a
cash security deposit. Based on the review of the submitted Waste
Management Plan, the cash security deposit in the amount of five (5)
percent of the project's valuation as determined by the Building
Official, rounded to the nearest thousand, or $2,500, whichever is
greater. In no event shall a deposit exceed $25,000.
C. Prior to issuance of any permit, 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) 3.10 Any damage done to existing public street improvements and/or utilities
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(1) 3.11 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide written
approval from the Orange County Sanitation District for sewer connections
and change in use.
(1) 3.12 Any damage done to existing public street improvements and/or utilities
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer before issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy.
(1) 3.13 The applicant is responsible for all costs related to the installation,
upgrade, alteration, relocation or abandonment of all existing City public
water facilities affected by the proposed project.
(1) 3.14 The applicant shall submit to the Public Works Department, for review and
approval, construction details for the proposed outdoor fencing and
furniture within the public right-of-way. Permanent fencing and furniture
are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
Exhibit A
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(1) 4.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of all
applicable fees, including, but not limited to, the following. Payment shall
be required based upon those rates in effect at the time of payment and
are subject to change.
a) Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development
Department based on the most current schedule.
(1,5) 4.2 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.