HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3757 RESOLUTION NO. 3757
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-
027, 'AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
ACUPRESSURE/MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AT 14161
NEWPORT AVENUE.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, Conditional Use Permit 00-027,
has been filed by Hideaki Oki, requesting authorization to
establish an acupressure/massage establishment in a 1,170
square foot tenant space at 14161 Newport Avenue, Suite A,
Tustin.
B. That the proposed use is allowed within the Retail
Commercial (C-1) District with the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit.
C. That the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan
land use designation Community Commercial which
provides for a variety of retail, professional office, and
service-oriented business activities. 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.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held for
said application on November 14, 2000 by the Planning
Commission.
E. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the
use applied for 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 a detriment to
the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the
subject property, nor to the general welfare of the City of
Tustin as evidenced by the following findings:
1. As conditioned the acupressure/massage
establishment will operate in accordance with
the massage therapy use regulations within
Sections 3712, 3713, and 3717 of the Tustin
City Code.
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2. Enforceable conditions of approval have been
4 imposed on the proposed use to ensure that
5 the facility operates in a manner consistent
with the representations made by the applicant.
6 These conditions include such requirements as
unobstructed clear windows at the storefront,
7 visibility into the acupressure treatment rooms
s at all times and requiring modest attire to be
worn by all employees.
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~0 3. For purposes of determining parking standards
for an acupressure/massage therapy use, the
n parking ratio of 4.33 parking spaces per 1000
square feet previously established under
~2 CUP97-008 for a massage establishment is
2s used to ensure sufficient parking and provide
consistency among massage establishments.
24 The six (6) parking spaces provided are
~5 sufficient for the acupressure/massage therapy
use and do not impact the parking for the
26 building as a whole.
~? 4. Businesses along Newport Avenue typically stay
2s . open until 11:00 p.m. Therefore, operation hours
of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. are consistent with
29 the other commercial uses within the
20 surrounding area.
22 5. The project will have no effect upon vehicular
or pedestrian circulation patterns, or upon the
22 aesthetics of the area in which the use is
23 proposed in that no exterior modifications are
proposed.
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F. That this project is Categorically Exempt from the
25 requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act,
26 pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1).
27 II. The Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit
2s 00-027 authorizing the establishment of an acupressure/massage
establishment in a 1,170 square foot tenant space at 14161
29 Newport Avenue, Suite A, subject to the conditions contained within
Exhibit A attached hereto.
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CUP 00-027
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Tustin, at a regular meeting on the 14th day of November, 2000.
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ELIZABETH A. I~INSACK "
Planning Commission Secretary
z2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUN~ OF ORANGE )
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I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby ce~i~ that I am the
~s Planning Commission Secreta~ of the Ci~ of Tustin, California; that
Resolution No. 3757 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
~6 the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 14th day of November, 2000.
~LI~B~TH ~: BINSACK '
Planning Commission Secreta~
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-027
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 3757
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed use shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the
project date stamped November 14, 2000 on file with the Community
Development Department, except 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 minor modifications to
plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent with the provisions
of the Tustin City Code and other applicable codes.
(1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project,
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department.
(1) t.3, The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits are
issued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit and substantial
construction is underway. 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 00-027 is contingent upon the applicant
and property owner signing and returning a notarized "Agreement to Conditions
Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development.
(1) 1.5 The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims
and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval for this project.
(1) 1.6 Any violations of the Tustin City Codes or Conditions of Approval of this
Conditional Use Permit may be considered grounds for the initiation of
proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.7 Violations as determined by the Orange County Health Care Agency, may be
Considered grounds for the initiation of proceedings to revoke the Conditional
Use Permit.
(1) 1.8 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the imposition of a
civil penalty of $100.00 for each violation and each day the violation exists.
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
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(1) 1,9 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any
necessary code enforcement action.
USE RESTRICTIONS
*** 2.1 There shall be an owner or manager who is responsible for the
operation of the facility on the premises at all times that the facility is
open for business.
(1) 2.2 The subject property. shall be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary
condition at all times.
(1) 2.3 All acupressure/massagetherapy technicians shall obtain and display
on the premises in a visible location at all times a license to operate
at this facility from the License and Permit Board prior to beginning
work at the approved establishment.
(1) 2.4 Acupressure/massage therapy activities authorized under this
Conditional Use Permit shall not commence until the License and
Permit Board approves and issues a Permit to Operate and business
licenses for the establishment and individual technicians conducting
acupressure/massagetherapy within the facility. The license shall be
clearly displayed in a visible location on the premises at all times.
(1) 2.5 The employees of the facility and all acupressUre/massage therapy
technicians shall operate in strict compliance with the operating
conditions imposed by the License and Permit Board and
requirements specified in Article 3, Chapter 7, Part 1 of the Tustin
City Code, unless more restrictive conditions are imposed by the
Planning Commission.
(5) 2.6 All acupressure/massage therapy techBicians shall have appropriate
licensing from the State of California and such licensing shall be
clearly displayed on the premises.
(1) 2.7 A lighting level equivalent to no less than ten (10) foot-candles shall
be maintained in public rooms, walkways and at any point within each
room or enclosure where massage therapy services are performed at
all times such services are being provided. A photometric study
showing the location, distribution of light of all proposed fixtures and
details of light fixtures shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review and approval. The applicant
shall provide light meter testing with a City representative present to
verifi/lighting levels prior to operation of acupressure/massage
establishmen[
Resolution No. 3757 - Exhibit A
CUP 00-027
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(1) 2.8 Doors on the rooms where massage therapy/acupressure services
are performed shall be single/double free-swinging doors, each door
not having a vertical dimension of more than four (4) feet, and shall
not contain locks or latches of any kind.
(1) 2.9 The windows fronting Newport Avenue and the parking lot shall be
clear glass and shall not be opaque or tinted in any manner. At all
times, a minimum of ninety (90) percent of the surface areas of each
window pane shall be completely unobstructed and provide clear
views of the interior of the facility.
(1) 2.10 All owners, managers, employees, technicians, independent
contractors, or anyone else who is not a client of the facility shall wear
non-transparent outer garments covering the body from the knee to
the neck.
(1) 2.11 No sexually oriented business shall be conducted on the premises
without approval by the City in accordance with the Tustin City Code.
*** 2.12 No person shall entei', be or remain in any part of the facility while in
the possession of, consuming or using alcoholic beverages or drugs
except as pursuant to a prescription for such drugs. The owner,
operator, responsible managing employee, manager or licensees'
shall not permit any person in violation of this condition to enter or
remain upon the premises.
(1) 2.13 The owner, operator, responsible managing employee, manager or
licensees of the facility shall cooperate fully with all City officials, law
enforcement personnel and Code Enforcement officers, and shall not
obstruct or impede their entrance into the licensed premises while in
the course of their professional duties.
(5) 2.14 The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
daily.
(1) 2.1S All requirements of the City's Noise Ordinance (Chapter 6 of the
Tustin City Code) shall be met at all times.
(1) 2.16 The acupressure/massage establishment shall be' considered
similar to a chiropractor office use and shall provide the same
required parking for a medical/dental use at a ratio of one space for
every 250 square feet for the first 4,000 square feet of
" medical/dental use within the building and a ratio of one space for
every 200 square feet when medical/dental uses exceed 4,000
square feet. The parking summary for the building shall be
included on the site plan,
Resolution No. 3757 - Exhibit A
CUP 00-027
Page 4
(1) :2.17 Public telephones on the property shall be located inside the
building and modified to prevent incoming calls. No exterior pay
phones are allowed.
(1) 2.18 All signs and their supporting structures shall be maintained in good
condition, structurally safe, and shall comply with the most current
Uniform Building Codes, as locally amended. Faded colors shall be
repainted or replaced as deemed necessary by the Community
Development Department. All temporary banners shall comply with
the Tustin City Sign Code and shall not be displayed unless a
Temporary Sign Permit has been issued by the Community
Development Department.
(1) 2.19 Pdor to issuance of building permits, the existing trash enclosure shall
be repaired and maintained in an appropriate manner.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 3.1 Provic~e title of project, address and name of applicant on the site
plan and floor plan.
(1) 3.2 No change or alteration of the approved floor plan shall occur without
prior approval in writing from the Community Development Director.
If the Director determines that the scope of the proposed alteration
warrants review and approval by the Planning Commission, an
application to revise the Conditional Use Permit shall be submitted
and a new public hearing shall be conducted prior to authorizing the
proposed modifications.
(5) 3.3 A final and complete, detailed project sign program including design,
location, sizes, colors, and materials shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Community Development Department. All
proposed colors and materials require review and approval by the
Community Development Department pric~r to application.
(4) 3.4 The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building
Department prior to construction of any improvements that require a
permit pursuant to the Uniform Building Code and Tustin City Code.
(3) 3.5 To ensure compliance with the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and all
conditions and requirements of any discretionary approvals, four (4)
sets of construction plans, including drawings for mechanical,
plumbing and electrical plans shall be submitted prior to
establishment of massage services. The plans shall comply with the
1998 California Building Code (CBC), 1998 California Mechanical
Code (CMC), 1998 Califomia Plumbing Codes (CPC), 1998
California Electrical COde (CEC), California Title 24 Accessibility
Regulations, Title 24 Energy Regulations, City Ordinances, and State
and Federal laws and regulations.
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(3) 3.6 The plans submitted shall indicate that restrooms are accessible to
persons with disabilities as per State of 'California Accessibility
Standards (Title 24). Plumbing fixture units are required to comply
with the 1998 California Building Code Appendix Chapter 29, as per
type of group occupancy, or as approved by the Building Official.
(3) 3.7 Vehicle parking, primary entrance to the building, the primary paths of
travel, cashier/Reception desk, sanitary facilities, drinking fountain,
and public telephones shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.
(3) 3.8 Parking for disabled persons shall be provided with an 'additional five
(5) foot loading area with striping and ramp; disabled persons shall be
able to park and access the building without passing behind another
car. At least one (1) accessible space shall be ~/an-accessible served
by a minimum 96 inch wide loading area.
(3) 3.9 Two (2) exits shall be maintained from the building, and from any
area with occupant loads of thirty (30) or more.
(3) 3.'10 Each corridor shall have walls and ceilings of not less than one-hour
construction, when serving a occupant load of 30 or more.
FEES
(1) 4.'1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of
all applicable fees. 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.
B. Orange Couhty Fire Authority plan check and inspection fees
to the Community Development Department based upon 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
$43.00 (forty-three dollars) to enable the City to file the appropriate
environmentaldocumentationfortheproject. If within such forty-eight
(48) hour pedod that 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.