HomeMy WebLinkAboutZAA 16-010 Friends Cafe ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 16-010
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-019
17391 17TH STREET
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit 2016-19 was filed by
Dariush Solaimani of Friends Cafe, 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 3,510 square foot tenant
space at 17391 17th Street.
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 pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9235c1, alcoholic beverage
sales establishments are conditionally permitted uses within the Commercial
General (CG) zoning district and subject to the provisions contained within TCC
Section 9271(dd).
D. That pursuant to TCC Section 9299b(3)(g), 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 2016-19 on October 17, 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 Commercial General (CG) zoning
district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2) 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, and the TCC Section 9271 dd.
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3) 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,
4) 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.
5) 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 sim!illar to
other food establishments in the vicinity.
6) The proposed restaurant has been considered in the design of the center
and is included in its parking ratio. As conditioned, no parkingi impacts are
anticipated.
7) The Tustin Police Department has reviewedthe application and has no
immediate concerns,
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).
11, The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Conditional Use, Permit 2016-19
authorizing an ABC Type 41 License for the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and
wine), for on-site consumption in conjunction with a 3,510 square foot restaurant
(Friends Caf6 Restaurant) located at 17391 1'7"h 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 17th day of October, 2016.
ELIZABETH A. BIN ACK
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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RECORDING SECRETARY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TU TIN
1, VERA TISCARENO, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, Cafifomia; that Zoning Administrator
Action Na. 116-010 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning
Administrator, held on the 17 h day of October, 20116.
VERAVI'SdAftE,NO
RECORDING SECRETARY
EXHIBIT A
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 16-010
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-19
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1739117 1h STREET
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted
plans for the project date stamped October 17, 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 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 (CUP) 2016-19 is contingent upon the
applicant and property owner signing and returning to the Community
Development Department a notarized "Agreement to Conditions Imposed"
foram 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 CUP 2016-19 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
2016-19, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEIS (7) PCICC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
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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) 1.7 As a condition of approval of CUP 2016-19, 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, Zoning
Administrator 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 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 Approved uses shall operate within all applicable State, County, and
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 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 sales) 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.
*** 2.2 The number of restaurant seating for the entire Tustin's French Quarter
shopping center shall be maximum 311 seats and shall comply with
conditions of approval for Use Permit 84-14 and Design Review 96-001,
as applicable.
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(1) 2.3 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 41). A copy shall be provided to the City prior
to operating the alcoholic sales.
(1) 2.4 Business hours are limited to the following:
Monday—Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sales of alcoholic beverages 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) 2.5 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.
(1) 2.7 Any cocktail lounge or bar area within the restaurantshall function as a
food and beverage service bar.
(1) 2.8 Any live entertainment provided at the project site shall comply with TCC
Section 3231 et seq, regarding Live Entertainment.
(1) 2.9 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) 2.90 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
demonstrates that the sale of alcohol exceeds the sale of food, the sale of
alcoholic beverages shall cease immediately.
(1) 2.11 "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.
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(1) 2.12 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) 2.13 No sexually oriented businesses shall be conducted on the premises
without approval by the City in accordance with the Tustin City Code.
(1) 2.14 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) 2.15 All on-site signs, including permanent and temporary signs/banners, shall
comply with the Master Sign Plan and the City of Tustin Sign Code.
(1) 2.16 As part of the State-required Organics Diversion Program, the applicant
shall provide collection receptacles with the kitchen area, and contract
haul service, for organic waste.
(1) 2.17 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) 2.18 If in the future the City determines that a parking or traffic problem
exists on the site or in the vicinity as a result of the proposed project,
the Community Development Director may require the applicant to
prepare a parking demand analysis or traffic study and the applicant
and/or property owner shall bear all associated costs. If said study
indicates that there is inadequate parking or a traffic problem, the
applicant and/or property owner shall be required to provide mitigation
measures to be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department and/or Public Works Department. Said
mitigation may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Establish alternative hours of operation.
b. Reduce the number of persons allowed in the facility at any given
time.
c. Provide additional parking.
(1) 2.19 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the Director
of Community Development.
(1) 2.20 All activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.
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FEES
(1, 5) 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.