HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 4353 RESOLUTION NO. 4353
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2016-26 AND DESIGN REVIEW 2016-024 TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,439 SQUARE FEET RESTAURANT
BUILDING WITH DRIVE-THRU, OUTDOOR SEATING AND
WALL GRAPHICS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13742
RED HILL AVENUE AND TO RELOCATE THE EXISTING
ADJACENT DEL TACO RESTAURANT ONTO THE
PROJECT SITE.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application was filed by George Ewing of Del Taco LLC, requesting
to construct a new 2,439 square feet restaurant building with drive-thru,
outdoor seating and wall graphics on a property located at 13742 Red Hill
Avenue and relocate the existing adjacent Del Taco restaurant onto the
project site.
B. The project site is located within the Retail Commercial (Cl) Zoning District
and has a General Plan land use designation of Community Commercial
which provides for a variety of retail and service commercial uses including
restaurant uses. Pursuant to TCC Sections 9232b13., drive-thru uses are
conditionally permitted in the C1 Zoning District. Pursuant to TCC Section
9404b.4, wall signs such as murals or graphics require approval of a
conditional use permit. Pursuant to Pursuant to Sections 9272 and 9277 of
the TCC, Design Review approval is required for new structures and
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 fast food restaurant with drive-thru use is located in the Red
Hill Plaza commercial center 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) 2016-26 and Design Review (DR) 2016-024 on November 14,
2017, 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
detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the
subject property, or to the general welfare; the location, size, architectural
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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. Pursuant to TCC Section 9232b13., restaurants with drive-thru service
are permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
Pursuant to TCC Sections 9272 and 9277b, design review approval is
required for new structures and for outdoor restaurant seating areas.
Pursuant to TCC Section 9404b.4, wall signs such as murals or graphics
require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2. As proposed, the drive-thru lane provides queuing capacity for
approximately eight (8) vehicles whereas the minimum requirement of
the TCC is seven (7) vehicles.
3. The parking lot area will be configured to optimize circulation for the
proposed restaurant with drive-thru facility. As conditioned, wayfinding
signage will be strategically placed within the parking lot area to provide
ease of navigation to the drive-thru.
4. As conditioned, no impact to neighboring residential uses is anticipated
in that the restaurant and drive-thru use will be conditioned to have
speaker equipment with adjustable volume control, site lighting that
confines illumination onto the property, and new landscaping and low
walls to screen and improve the street view on the corner.
5. As conditioned, the number of required parking spaces for the restaurant
use is provided on-site and on the adjacent property at 13822 Red Hill
Avenue with a signed and recorded parking agreement.
6. Pursuant to Section 9272c of the Tustin City Code, the Community
Development Department finds that the location, size, architectural
features, and general appearance of the proposed project will not impair
the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or
future development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making
such findings, the Community Development Department has considered
at least the following items:
a. Height, bulk and area of buildings. The height and bulk of the
proposed project is compatible with and surrounding buildings in that
the proposed building between nineteen (19) and (24) feet high,
similar to the two-story condominiums across San Juan Street.
b. Setbacks and site planning. The proposed project meets the
required building setbacks in that the setback from Red Hill Avenue
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centerline is ninety-one (91) feet and that there is no building setback
requirement along San Juan Street.
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c. Exterior materials and colors. The proposed exterior materials and
colors are appropriate for the area in that the design provides an
updated look on that corner in a shopping area generally needs
architectural upgrades. That the proposed design responds to the
City's effort to encourage updating building designs.
d. Type and pitch of roofs. The proposed roof design compatible in that
it is flat with approximately five (5) feet high parapets to screen roof
top equipment.
e. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. The
proposed size and spacing of windows and doors is compatible for
the area in that there are windows and store fronts throughout the
indoor dining area that engages the outside.
f. Landscaping and parking area design. The proposed landscaping,
as conditioned, shall comply with the Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance requirements and the design includes accent trees to
create visual interest from the street. The proposed parking lot is in
compliance with development standards.
g. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. As
conditioned, the project will comply with site illumination standards
and confine the lighting onto the property.
h. Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an
enclosed structure. As proposed and conditioned, equipment shall
be fully screened with the building parapet, equipment screening or
landscaping screening.
i. Location and method of refuse storage. As conditioned, the trash
enclosure will provide adequate room for trash bin storage and easily
allow for trash collection services.
j. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to
existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood
and public thoroughfares. The proposed structure is compatible with
existing and possible future structures in that the building is
contemporary in design, its circulation is integrated with the adjacent
property and the building placement and landscaping will enhance
the corner street view.
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k, Proposed signing. As conditioned, building signage shall comply with
applicable regulations and any wall graphics shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for review and approval,
I. The proposed project is consistent with the development Guidelines
and criteria, as adopted by the City Council. The proposed project, as
conditioned, complies with development standards, and provides an
updated look to the existing shopping center area by adding
contemporary architectural elements, improving circulation, and
adding new parking spaces to accommodate the proposed restaurant
use.
7. The proposed project is, located along Red Hill Avenue where future
traffic signal and uindergrounding utility improvements are planned,
which wouldserve to benefit Red Hill Plaza, That the applicant's
proportionate share of the improvement cost is $9,1001.00 based on the
project site being 9 percent of the Red Hill Plaza area, That, as
conditioned, the applicant shall pay a deposit to the City for their share of
the improvement cost.
8. The City's Police Department has reviewed the application and has no
concerns,
F This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 of
the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality Act).
11, The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 2016-26 and DR 2016-024
authorizing the construction of a new 2,439 square feet restaurant building with
outdoor seating, drive-thru, and wall graphics, and to relocate the existing
adjacent Del! Taco restaurant business, 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 14th day of November, 2017.
AYTODD SMITH
Chairp rson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
11, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4353 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
on the 14th day of November, 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: Kozak, Lumbard, Thofa2son
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Mason, 1mith
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4353
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-26
DESIGN REVIEW 2016-024
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
The proposed use shall substantially conform to the project description and
submitted plans for the project date stamped November 14, 2017, 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 during plan check if such modifications are to
be consistent with the provisions of the Tustin City Code and other
applicable codes.
(1) 1.2 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 and associated fee are received by the
Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to
expiration.
(1) 1.3 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) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2017-26 and Design Review
(DR) 2016-024 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 "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 As a condition of approval of CUP 2016-26 and DR 2016-024, the applicant
and property owner 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,
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SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(21) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEIS (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
Exhibit A
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concerning this project. The City agrees to promptly notify the applicant
and/or property owner 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) 1.6 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of an
Administrative Citation pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.7 The applicant and/or property owner 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) 1.8 CUP 2016-26 and DR 2016-024 may be reviewed at any time 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 2016-26 and
DR 2016-024, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting
the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community Development
Director may impose additional conditions to eliminate the nuisance or
negative impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use
Permit.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1), 2.1 The daily business hours shall be as follows:
(7)
• Indoor and Outdoor Dining area — 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Drive-thru —Twenty-four (24) hours a day
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. The operating hours-shall be posted in
the restaurant and the outdoor seating area and shall be enforced by
employees of the restaurant. Any modifications to the-hours of operation
shall require the approval in writing of the Director of Community
Development.
*** 2.2 During peak hours of operation, the applicant may position an employee
at time menu board with a wireless microphone and headset to take orders
from vehicles in the drive-through lane. Employees may not take orders
from any vehicle not in the drive-through lane.
(1) 2.3 All activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance. The drive-thru
speaker I
oard shall be equipped with a volume limiter/adjuster so that it will
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not exceed the Tustin Noise Ordinance. No other amplified sound devices
are permitted outside of the building.
(5), 2.4 The drive-thru menu/speaker board shall utilize a lighted read-back
"* display, either integrated as a single unit or two (2) separate units, or
other alternative as a result of changes in technology, to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director.
(1) 2.5 If in the future the City determines that a parking, traffic, or noise 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, traffic study, or noise analysis and the
applicant and/or property owner shall bear all associated costs. If said
study indicates that there is inadequate parking or a traffic or noise
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. Adjust hours of operation
b. Provide additional queuing space
c. Adjust ordering procedures
d. Provide additional parking
e. Provide additional noise buffers including, but not limited to, walls,
landscaping, or other sound attenuation methods.
(1) 2.6 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.
(5), 2.7 The applicant and property owner shall maintain the availability of four (4)
**` offsite parking spaces in the adjacent property located at 13822 Red Hill
Avenue for restaurant customer and employee use.
A written and recorded parking agreement shall be drawn to the
satisfaction of the City Attorney and Community Development Director
and executed by the property owners of 13742 Red Hill Avenue and
13822 Red Hill Avenue, assuring the continued availability of the number,
of parking spaces designated for restaurant use and availability of
reciprocal access easements.
If in the future, the parking agreement is no longer valid, the tenant and/or
property owner at 13742 Red Hill Avenue shall submit a request to amend
the conditions of approval, including details on how the restaurant will
comply with the Tustin City Code parking requirements, subject to City
review and approval.
Exhibit A
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(1) 2.8 No change or alteration of the tenant space shall occur without prior
approval of the Community Development Department. Major
modifications to the floor area, services, and/or operation of the business
may require consideration of a new conditional use permit.
(1) 2.9 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the
Community Development Director.
(6) 2.10 Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at this location
unless separate approval of a conditional use permit for alcoholic
beverage sales is obtained.
OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
(1) 3.1 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) 3.2 Doors from the main restaurant to the outdoor restaurant seating area
shall be self-closing.
(1) 3.3 The outdoor restaurant seating area shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations concerning
accessibility and nondiscrimination in the provision of services.
(1) 3.4 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) 3.5 All outdoor restaurant seating areas shall comply with the City's Noise
Ordinance.
(1) 3.6 Live entertainment, amplified music, and or television screens within the
outdoor restaurant seating area shall not be permitted, unless specifically
approved by the Community Development Director.
(1) 3.7 Lighting shall be provided to illuminate the outdoor restaurant seating
area.
(1) 3.8 Violation of any of the requirements set forth in this Section, or any other
conditions placed on approval of an outdoor seating area by the City of
Tustin, shall constitute a violation of the Tustin City Code, ,subject to
enforcement in any manner authorized by the Code. In addition, the
Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to suspend or
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revoke any prior approval of an outdoor restaurant seating area upon
continuous or repetitive violation of such requirements or conditions.
SIGNAGE
(1) 4.1 Site and building signage shall comply with the applicable sign
regulations including, but not limited to, sign area, location and type.
(5), 4.2 The wall graphics shown on the approved plans are considered
(4) conceptual in nature and are not explicitly approved as shown. Wall
graphics depicting a scene or an image shall be artwork conveying
general concepts and shall not advertise specific products, businesses or
commercial brands. Prior to applying wall graphics to the building, the
applicant shall submit the proposed images to the Community
Development Department for review and approval.
(1) 4.3 Informational signage shall be designed and placed to facilitate ease of
ordering and navigation of the parking lot area. Changes to the
informational signage due to necessity, brand recognition, or technological
advancements shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
*** 4.4 The applicant shall designate the area in the northern corner of the property
for future gateway monumentation. The design and implementation of the
gateway monumentation will be determined by the City. The applicant
and/or property owner shall be responsible for the cost and construction of
the gateway monumentation within the implementation timeframe
established by the City.
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
(4) 6.1 All roof access shall be provided from the inside of the building.
(4) 5.2 No exterior downspouts shall be permitted. All roof drainage shall utilize
interior piping and may have exterior outlets into landscaped areas at the
base of the building. Any roof scuppers shall be installed with a special lip
device so that overflow drainage will not stain the walls.
(1) 5.3 All exposed metal flashing or trim shall be painted to match the building.
(1) 5.4 All rooftop mounted equipment shall be installed at a minimum height of
six (6) inches below the top of the parapet so as not to be visible from the
public right-of-way.
(1) 5.5 Utility meters located outside of the building shall be screened with
landscaping to the greatest extent possible.
(1), 5.6 Bicycle lockers, when required, shall be located in areas not readily visible
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(4) from public streets and away from main building entrances.
(1) 5.7 Onsite lighting shall be designed to contain illumination onto the property
and shall not spill out onto adjacent streets or properties. Final site and
building lighting shall be reviewed and approved at plan check.
(1) 5.8 All utilities shall be installed and maintained underground.
LANDSCAPE
(1), 6.1 Landscaped areas shall be maintained and watered and all dead plant
(6) material is to be removed and replaced by the property owner. The
landscaping is to be installed in accordance to the City of Tustin Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
(1), 6.2 All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy and vigorous condition
(6) typical to the species. Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and
healthy condition, which includes, but is not limited to trimming, mowing,
weeding, litter removal, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of
diseased or dead plants.
(1), 6.3 At plan check, complete detailed landscaping and irrigation plans for all
(6) landscaping areas are required, consistent with the approved landscape
plans, City Council Ordinance 1465, adopted Guidelines for
implementation of Tustin's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and
TCC Section 9266e.
(1), 6.4 Backflow devices and double detector checks shall be painted to match
(6) surrounding landscaping when in planters or painted to match the
building when located adjacent to a building. Landscaping shall be
utilized to screen the devices where possible.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 7.1 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.
(1), 7.2 CADD Requirements - In addition to the normal full-size map and plan
(5) submittal, all final maps and plans including, but not limited to, tract
maps, parcel maps, right-of-way maps, records of survey, public works
improvements, private infrastructure improvements, final grading plans,
and site plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in
computer aided design and drafting (CADD) format to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer. The standard file format is AutoCAD Release 2009, or
latest version, having the extension "DWG". All layering and linotype
conventions are AutoCAD-based (latest version available upon request
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from the Public Works Department). The CADD files shall be submitted
to the City at the time plans are approved, and updated CADD files
reflecting "as built" conditions shall be submitted once all construction has
been completed. No project bonds will be released until acceptable "as
built" CADD files have been submitted to the City.
(1), 7.3 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), payment of the most current
(5) Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fees (for the Foothill/Eastern
Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA)) to the City of Tustin (through the
Public Works Department) shall be required. The fee rate schedule
automatically increases on July 1st of each year.
(5) 7.4 Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant shall provide written approval
from the East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) for sanitary sewer
service connections.
(5) 7.5 Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant shall submit a copy of the
signed and recorded reciprocal parking agreement referenced in
Condition 15.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
(1) 8.1 This development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City of
Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State, and Regional
Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
(1) 8.2 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit for approval
by the Community Development and Public Works Departments, a Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP). If the WQMP has been determined
to be a Priority WQMP, it shall identify Low Impact Development (LID)
principles and Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-
site to retain storm water and treat predictable pollutant run-off. The
Priority WQMP shall identify: the implementation of BMPs, the
assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying the
developer, parcel owner, maintenance association, lessees, etc.), and
reference to the location(s) of structural BMPs.
(1), 8.3 Prior to submittal of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the
(5) applicant shall submit a deposit of $2,700.00 to the Public Works
Department for the estimated cost of reviewing the WQMP.
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(1) 8.4 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall record a "Covenant
and Agreement Regarding O & M Plan to Fund and Maintain Water
Quality BMPs. Consent to Inspect, and Indemnification", with the County
Clerk-Recorder. This document shall bind current and future owner(s) of
the property regarding implementation and maintenance of the structural
and non-structural BMPs as specified in the approved WQMP.
STREET IMPROVEMENT
(5) 9.1 There is an existing irrevocable offer of dedication (IOD) for ten (10)
additional feet of road right-of-way along Red Hill Avenue, including the
ultimate corner cut-off at the southeast corner of Red Hill Avenue and
San Juan Street for roadway purposes. Immediate widening of Red Hill
Avenue along the property frontage is not anticipated, therefore, no
widening improvements or cash in lieu deposit are required. However,
the site design and setbacks shall be based on the ultimate sixty (60) foot
wide half width street right-of-way.
In the event a future widening of Red Hill Avenue should occur, the
applicant shall grant the City of Tustin a 10 foot wide Temporary
Construction Easement (TCE) and a right-of-entry for all on-site joins at
no cost to the City. The TCE and the right-of-entry shall terminate on the
date that the Notice of Completion for the future City improvement project
is recorded at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's office.
(5) 9.2 To allow private property facilities (such as monument signage, signs,
site lighting, etc.) within the dedication area for future right-of-way, prior to
issuance of a sign permit, the applicant shall prepare and enter into a
"future monument sign removal agreement" with the City that would
guarantee removal of the sign at the property owner's expense at a time
requested by the City. The applicant shall be responsible for City
Attorney review fees and the cost of recording the agreement. The City
of Tustin may require removal of the monument sign (at the property
owner's expense) for various reasons, including but not limited to:
accommodation of road widening/ parkway improvements, traffic
operational issues, and environmental/engineering impacts.
Upon notice from the City of impending roadway widening, the property
owner shall promptly remove and relocate all private property facilities out
of the roadway dedication area contained in the irrevocable offer, at no
cost to the City, and meet the requirements of City of Tustin Community
Development Department's standards. Private property facilities shall
include, but not be limited to: items such as monument sign, directional
sign, site lighting, and devices to meet water quality requirements, etc.
(5) 9.3 Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall submit a cash
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deposit of $9,100.00 for their proportionate share of future traffic signal
modifications at the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street
($6,000.00), and for undergrounding of overhead utility distribution
facilities within the public right-of-way adjacent to the project site
($3,100.00). These amounts are based on Red Hill Plaza's proportionate
share of the total estimated costs, prorated by land area, with the
proposed Del Taco parcel being nine (9) percent of the overall Red Hill
Plaza. The costs for utility undergrounding are being offset by use of a
portion of the City's available Rule 20A funds.
(1) 9.4 Current federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall
be met at all driveways, sidewalks, and curb ramps adjacent to the site.
City of Tustin Standards shall apply, unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer.
(5) 9.5 Turns in and out of the Red Hill Avenue driveway will be restricted to
right-turns only. The applicant shall provide appropriate directional
signage.
(1) 9.6 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.
(1) 9.7 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, the applicant shall submit
to the Public Works Department 24" x 36" reproducible street
improvement plans, as prepared by a California Registered Civil
Engineer, for approval. The plans shall clearly show existing and
proposed surface and underground improvements. Prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall complete street
improvements on Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street along the project
frontage consisting of:
a. Design and reconstruct the existing damaged concrete sidewalk
along Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street.
b. Remove a portion of depressed curb and existing driveway apron and
replace it with full height curb & gutter and sidewalk along Red Hill
Avenue and San Juan Street. The driveway apron on Red Hill Avenue
and San Juan Street shall be designed and constructed per the City
of Tustin commercial driveway apron standards.
c. Design and reconstruct the existing concrete curb ramp at the
southeast corner of Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street to current
Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and City
of Tustin Standard Drawings. Improvements shall include curb,
gutter, and sidewalk from beginning of curb return (BCR) to end of
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curb return (ECR).
(1) 9.8 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit for construction within the
public right-of-way, a 24" x 36" construction area traffic control plan, as
prepared by a California Registered Traffic Engineer, or Civil Engineer
experienced in this type of plan preparation, shall be prepared and
submitted to the Public Works Department for approval.
(1) 9.9 Any damage done to existing public street improvements and/or utilities
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer before
acceptance of the tract and/or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the development on any parcel within the subdivision.
(1) 9.10 The applicant shall satisfy dedication and/or reservation requirements as
applicable, including, but not limited to, dedication in Fee Title of all
required street rights-of-way; dedication of all required flood control right-
of-way easements; and dedication of vehicular access rights, sewer
easements, and water easements defined and approved as to specific
locations by the City Engineer (at no cost to the City) and/or other
agencies.
WATER IMPROVEMENT
(1) 10.1 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, the applicant shall submit
24" x 36" reproducible water improvement plans to the Public Works
Department for review and approval. The plans shall be prepared by a
California Registered Civil Engineer and shall clearly show existing and
proposed water improvements, as well as other topographic features and
underground utilities. Plans must follow the latest City of Tustin Water
Standards and the American Water Works Association (AWWA)
guidelines. In case of a conflict, the City of Tustin Water Standards shall
prevail.
(1) 10.2 In accordance with the plans, a backflow prevention device may be
required to protect the public water system from cross connections.
a. If a double check detector assembly (DCDA) is required, an
easement for public utility access purposes must be dedicated to the
City of Tustin. The easement shall start from the public right-of-way
up to the DCDA with a minimum distance of five (5) feet all around the
DCDA to allow for unobstructed access, inspection, testing, and
maintenance.
b. If a building sprinkler system is required by the Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA), the applicant shall be required to provide a
backflow prevention device at his or her expense to prevent cross
contamination with the public water system.
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c. If the applicant proposes to use an irrigation system, then a separate
water meter will be required. If this is the case, a reduced pressure
principle assembly (RPPA) shall be required to prevent cross-
connection with the public water system.
(1), 90.3 Any easements for construction and maintenance of public water facilities
(5) within private property shall be reviewed and approved by the Public
Works Department prior to recordation with the Orange County Clerk-
Recorder. The applicant shall submit a legal description and sketch of
the area to the Public Works Department for review and approval, as
prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer or California Licensed
Land Surveyor.
(1) 10.4 The applicant is responsible for all costs related to the installation,
upgrade, alteration, relocation or abandonment of all existing City of
Tustin public water facilities affected by the proposed project.
(5) 10.5 Applicant's project is within the East Orange County Water District
(EOCWD) service area. A release/approval from the EOCWD shall be
obtained prior to receiving water service from the City of Tustin. The
applicant shall submit a water permit application to EOCWD, and is
responsible for all application, connection and other EOCWD fees.
(1) 10.6 The adequacy of a proposed water system plan for a proposed
development project, including the number, size and distribution of fire
hydrants, must be reviewed by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).
Plans meeting OCFA fire protection requirements must be stamped and
approved by that agency.
(1) 10.7 The proposed domestic water system plans must conform to all
applicable - regulations enforced by the Orange County Health
Department.
SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
(1) 11.1 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 (City Code Section 4351, et al) to
recycle at least 65 percent of the project waste material or the amount
required by the California Green Building Standards Code.
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
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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 $2,500.00, whichever is
greater. In no event shall a deposit exceed $25,000.00.
b. 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) 11.2 Facility Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Plan
a. The applicant, property owner, and/or tenant(s) are required to
participate in the City's recycling program.
b. Waste and Recycling collection facilities shall be equally and readily
accessible by the property owner(s) or tenant(s).
c. Waste and Recycling collection facilities must be placed in a location
that can be easily and safely accessed by the solid waste hauler while
utilizing either front loader or side loading equipment.
d. Adequate collection capacity shall be provided to insure that
collection frequency shall not exceed four times per week for
commercial customers.
e. All trash enclosures shall utilize the City's standard enclosure
designed with roof to accommodate at least two (2) 4-yd. bins, with at
least one (1) bin reserved for recyclable materials.
f. Prior to the approval of a site plan or the issuance of a building
permit, the Public Works Department shall review and approve the
number of trash enclosures required to service the project site.
g. Businesses that will be large generators of organic waste such as
food scraps, must also have room for a 35- gallon, 60-gallon or 2-
cubic yard collection receptacle as part of the State required organics
diversion program.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)
(5) 12.1 Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit plans for
review and obtain OCFA approval for architectural review (Service Codes
PR200-PR285), when required by the OCFA "Plan Submittal Criteria
Form".
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(5) 12.2 Prior to concealing interior construction, the applicant shall submit plans
for review and obtain OCFA approval to install the hood and duct
extinguishing system (Service Code PR335).
FEES
(1), 13.1 Prior to issuance of any permits, payment shall be made of all applicable
(5) fees, including but not limited to, the following:
• Building and Planning pian check and permit fees
• OCFA
• Orange County Health Care Agency (Environmental Health)
• East Orange County Water District
• Transportation Corridor Agency
• School District
• New development fees
(1) 13.2 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.