HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 3 USE PERMIT 81-17 05-04-81DATE:
May 4, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING NO.3
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SUBJECT:
Honorable Chairman and Members, Planning Agency
Community Development Department
Use Permit 81-17
Use Permit 81-17 has been filed by Eugene and Rita Tutt requesting
authorization to operate an automotive sales and leasing business
at 14042 Red Hill Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The subject property was the former site of Mr. Up Restaurant above
the Shell Service Station at the northeasterly corner of Nisson
Road and Red Hill Avenue. Upon abandonment of restaurant
operations at this site the property was advertised for lease as
office space.
Several months ago the restaurant portion of the structure was
occupied by Automatic Leasing, a Huntington Beach partnership,
H.G. Cooper, General Manager. The Business License application
described the business as: "Vehicle Leasing, building to be used
as offices."
An application was made on December 30, 1980 to reface all of the
signs, including the Freeway Restaurant pole sign which extends to
a height of 72' above ground level, to show the name of the
business as "Auto Mate". The sign permit was approved by staff.
On March 16, 1981, staff of the Community Development Department
contacted the managers of Auto Mate to advise that their operations
are in violation of the zoning ordinance, (letter of notice
attached). As a result of this notice, an application has been
made for a zone change and use permit.
DISCUSSION
Although the application for a business license was for office use
of the restaurant portion of the structure, the actual use is as a
sales office with the parking area being used as a vehicle display
yard. Not only is the property being used as a display area, the
adjoining streets are being used for the storage of related
vehicles to the detriment of traffic flow and orderly development.
Use Permit 81-17
May 4, 1981
Page Two
The subject properties have been a continuous source of concerns to
the City for the past ten years. The City Engineer in a memo dated
April 22, 1981 has highlighted some of his concerns. This memo was
furnished to the City Attorney for his review and comment.
It is also noted that the Use Permit can. not be approved until the
zone change action has been approved, which requires the adoption
of an ordinance.
Staff recommends that the owner and tenant be advised that the
present use of the property is illegal. Prior to the effective
date of a Use Permit as requested, applicable conditions should be
satisfied relating to both parcels. These conditions include the
following:
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All street improvements for Parcels 1 and 2 be completed prior
to the issuance of a Use Permit for the automobile sales and
leasing or a cash deposit be made to the City in an amount
determined necessary by the Director of Public Works.
That a parcel map be filed for that portion of Parcel 2 of
P.M. 25-29 as required by the Subdivision Map Act.
That all outdoor advertising signs (billboards) be removed from
the premises.
That on site vehicle storage and display be restricted to 30
vehicles, including sales personnel and employees and the on
street parking of vehicles related to the operations shall be a
basis for revocation of the Use Permit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The
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following actions are recommended:
A public hearing be conducted and following testimony, the
hearing be closed.
The Agency direct staff to advise owner and tenant of the
status of the property and use and conditions necessary to
bring the property and use into conformance with the applicable
regulations.
Use Permit 81-17
May 4, 1981
Page Three
The Agency determine the conditions necessary to assure
compatibility of the proposed use with the neighborhood and/or
the general welfare of the City.
Direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the desires
of the Agency for consideration by the Agency at the next
regular meeting on May 18, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Kenneth Fleagle, D.d.A.
Acting Community Development Director
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CITY COUNCIL
Donald J. Sahar~lli. Mayor
Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Pro-{cra
Ursula E. Kenned)'
James Ii. Sharp
Ronald B, Hoestcrey
$~rch 16, 1981
Auto ~te
14042Re dh ill Avenue
Tustin, California 926~0
Subject: Automobile sto~age at 14042 Redhlll Ave.
Gentlsnen:
It l'm.s been n,~t~,~ that a large mmo,,,ml of leasing vehicles, (20), are beins
stored at the subject site. It was staff's understanding t~h~t this facility
would prL.~-~rily be a 1 ~easin~ office with only four or five autos on hap~ for
l~-~d3iate leasing.
The car?ent ~re~th'k~ of oF~ration is not authorized Ln the C-1 District. ~e
storage of ~ch a ,?:anti~¢ of vehicles ,~lst be aba~ed.
Also, a busine~ license- ~ be applied for ~ny office use at this site.
P!~e contact the ~mmityDeveloument Department if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Alan G. Wmrren
Senior Planner
AGW/hn
Gene 8nydar, Public Services Assisr~nt
~ry Chamberlain, kasociate Planner
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