HomeMy WebLinkAboutZAA 16-006 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 16-006
CONDITIONAL USE,PERMIT 2016-013
15761 Tustin Village Way, Suite 104
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 .2016-06 was filed by
Fernando Valencia, 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 2,000 square foot tenant space at 15761 Tustin
Village Way, Suite 104.
B. That the proposed use is consistent with the Tustin General Plan in that the
property is designated as "Community Commercial" which provides for the
establishment of commercial uses. In addition, the project has been reviewed for
consistency with the Air Quality Sub-Element of the City of Tustin General Plan
and has been determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub-Element.
C. That alcoholic beverage sales establishments are conditionally permitted uses
within the Retail Commercial (C1) zoning district (9232b2) subject to the
provisions contained within Section 9271(dd) of the Tustin City Code.
D. That pursuant to Section 9299b(3)(g) of the Tustin City Code, the Zoning
Administrator has the authority to consider requests for on-site alcoholic
beverage sales licenses for restaurants.
E. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for Conditional Use
Permit 2016-13 on August 19, 2016, by the Zoning Administrator.
F. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the on-site alcoholic
beverage sales in conjunction with a restaurant 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 sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction
with a restaurant is allowed within the Retail Commercial (C-1) zoning
district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2) The proposed sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction
with a restaurant is allowed within the Retail Commercial (C-1) zoning district
with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
3) As conditioned, the proposed on-site consumption of beer and wine is
consistent with the Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishment Guidelines as
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amended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council on
May 21, 2001, and the Tustin City Code Section 9271 d
4), The on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages would be in conjunction with
a restaurant where food will be served at all times when alcoholic beverages
are served.
5) Sona fide restaurants with on-site alcolhollic beverage sales are exempt from
distance separation requirements to residential, uses, sensitive uses, and
other alcoholic beverage sales establishments.
6) The restaurant use is located within a retail center where a variety of retail,
office and food establishment uses will be located. The characteristics of the
restaurant use and hours of operation of the restaurant would be similar to
other food establishments in the vicinity.
7) The proposed restaurant has been considered in the design of the center
and is included in its parking ratio therefore, no parking impacts are
anticipated.
8) The Tustin Police Department has reviewed the application and has no
immediate concerns,
G. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 1:5301 (Class 1) of the
California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California Environmental
Quality Act),
111. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Conditional Use, Permit 2016-13
authorizing an ABC Type 41 License for the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and
wine) for oini-site consumption in conjunction with, a 2,000 square foot restaurant
(Mariscos Valencia Restaurant) located at 15761 Tustin Village Way, Suite 104,
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 19th day of August, 2016.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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RECORDING SECRETARY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, VERA TISCARENO, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator
Action No. 16-006 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning
Administrator, held on, the 1:gthday of August, 2016,
RECORDING SECRETARY
EXHIBIT A
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 16-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-13
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
15761 Tustin Village Way, Suite 104
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted
plans for the project date stamped August 19, 2016, 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.
(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 2016-013 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 the issuance of
an Administrative Citation pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 Conditional Use Permit 2016-013 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 Conditional Use Permit 2016-013, or is found to be a
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEIS (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
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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 Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.7 As a condition of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2016-013, 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) 1.8 Time 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 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 41).
(1) 1.10 Approved uses shall operate within all applicable State, County, and the
Tustin City Code. 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 Conditional Use Permit, as provided
for in the Tustin City Code.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The authorization to serve alcoholic beverages on-site is subject to the
use remaining as a restaurant. Any change to the use shall require review
and approval by the Community Development Director. This approval
authorizes a-Type 41 ABC License (on-site beer and wine) in conjunction
with a bona fide public eating place. Any changes and/or upgrades to
the ABC License shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director.
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(1) 2.2 All business activities related to the restaurant shall be conducted entirely
within the subject building. Outdoor dining is specifically prohibited unless
approval is obtained by the Director of Community Development.
(1) 2.3 Business hours are limited to the following:
7:00 AM to 11:00 PM MONDAY-THURSDAY
7:00 AM to 12:00 AM FRIDAY -SUNDAY
Sales of alcohol shall be limited to the hours when food is available.
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) 2.4 Restaurant seating shall be limited to 49. Should applicant desire
additional seating in the future, applicant shall first obtain' approval from
the Director of Community Development and plans shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department reflecting compliance with the
California Building Code as amended by the City of Tustin for A-2
occupancy.
(1) 2.5 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) 2.6 The menu of the restaurant shall consist of foods that are prepared on the
premises. Food shall be available during all hours of operation.
(1) 2.7 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) 2.8 The restaurant shall operate within all applicable federal, state, county,
and Tustin City Code provisions, including the City of Tustin Noise
Ordinance. Any violations of the regulations of the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage .Control as they pertain to the subject location, or the
City of Tustin, as they relate to the sale of alcoholic beverages, may result
in the revocation.of the subject Conditional Use Permit, as provided in the
Tustin City Code.
(1) 2.9 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 sales, an audited financial
statement shall be provided for review and approval by the Community
Development Director upon request. If the audited financial statement
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demonstrates that the sale of alcohol exceeds the sale of food, the sale of
alcoholic beverages shall cease immediately.
(1) 2.10 "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) 2.11 No outdoor storage shall-be permitted except as approved by the Director
of Community Development.
(1) 2.92 All activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.
(1) 2.13 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the property owner of the Tustin
Village Center shall restore the center's landscape areas to a thriving
condition to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
(1) 2.14 The property shall be maintained free of the accumulation of trash and
debris.
(1) 2.15 All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy manner, free of dead,
decayed, overgrown or discarded plant material.
(1) 2.16 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) 2.17 All on-site signs, including permanent.and temporary signs/banners, shall
comply with the Tustin Village Plaza Sign Program.
(1) 2.18 lighting shall be provided to illuminate the dining area as required by
the Tustin Security Code.
(1) 2.19 No live entertainment shall be permitted without first having obtained
approval .by the Director of Community Development and a live
entertainment permit pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 3231.
FEES
(1, S) 3.1 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.
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PLAN SUBMITTAL
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(1) 4.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
latest edition of the codes, City Ordinances, state and federal laws, and
regulations as adopted by the Tustin City Council.
(1) 4.2 Prior to issuance of building permit, Orange County Fire Authority
approval may be required.
(1) 4.3 Prior to issuance of building permit, Orange County Environmental
Health approval is required'.
BUILDING DIVISION
(3) 6.1 At the time of plan check submittal for tenant improvements, the
following items shall be provided on plans and the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with the following:
a. Revise applicable codes on title sheet. 2013 CRC(2012 IRC) does
not apply to commercial buildings.
b. Provide a Code Summary for the tenant improvement area.
Include that the building is sprinklered.
c. Provide.a 1-hour fire-resistant occupancy separation wall on each
side of the tenant improvement space that will separate the A-2
Occupancy from M Occupancies.
d. Show accessible path of travel from the public way (sidewalk) to
the front door and from the accessible parking space to the front
door. Also from the front door to the accessible restrooms. Aisles
between tables shall meet accessibility standards.
e. Five percent (5%) of dining seats shall be , accessible to
wheelchairs (5% of 49 seats = 3 seats). Five percent (5%) of
counter seats shall be accessible to wheelchairs (5% of 5 seats =
minimum 1 counter seat).
f. Provide accessible order counter and register with clearances for
side or front approach.
g. A minimum clearance of 36" outside on latch side is required for
hinge approach pull side in women's restroom.
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PUBLIC WORKS
(1, S) 6.1 As part of the State required organics diversion program, the applicant
is required to provide a 60-gallon trash cart for organic waste such as
food scraps. -The organic waste trash cart shall be picked up at least
three (3) times a week. The location and size of the organic waste trash
cart need to be shown on the floor plan at the time of plan check for
tenant:improvements.
(1, S) 6.2 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), the applicant shall provide
written approval from the East Orange County Water District for sanitary
sewer service connections, as applicable, from the appropriate agency.
(1) 6.3 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP). '
A. Prior to issuance of any permit, 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 (City Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at
least 50% of the project waste material or the amount required by
the California Green Building Standards Code.
B. The applicant may 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. The minimum deposit amount shall by $500 and the
maximum deposit amount shall be $2,500.