HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 4357 RESOLUTION NO. 4357
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 2017-16 TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT USE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING KARAOKE MUSIC
STUDIO AND ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING KARAOKE MUSIC STUDIO
WITHIN A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE AT AN
EXISTING LARGE RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT 14561 &
14571 RED HILL AVENUE.
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning CoMmission finds and determines as follows:
A. That proper application has been submitted by Dinesh Mistry to establish a
restaurant use and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction
with an existing karaoke music studio at an existing large retail center located
at 14561 and 14571 Red Hill Avenue.
B. That on September 13, 2016, the Planning Commission approved
Conditional Use Permit 2016-08 to establish a karaoke studio within a 5,000
square foot tenant space at an existing large retail center located at 14561
and 14571 Red Hill Avenue by Resolution No. 4319.
C. That on March 3, 2017, the Community Development Department issued a
Certificate of Occupancy for tenant improvements in compliance with
Resolution No. 4319 at Voko Karaoke located at 14561 and 14571 Red Hill
Avenue.
D. That Condition No. 2.4 of Resolution No. 4319, restricted the hours of
operation of the karaoke music studio to 2:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight and
authorized the Community Development Department to review and approve
any change of hours if no adverse impacts are anticipated.
E. That on June 13, 2017, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use
Permit 2017-06 to modify Conditional Use Permit 2016-08 to extend the
hours of operation for the karaoke music studio from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
F. That the site is zoned as Retail Commercial District (C-2) and has a General
Plan land-use designation of Community Commercial where a variety of
retail, office and service oriented business activities are permitted to serve
local, as well as broad market areas. In addition, the project has been
reviewed for-consistency with the Air Quality Sub-element of the City of
Tustin.
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G. Pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9233b9, a karaoke music studio
is permitted in the Retail Commercial District (C-2) with the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Pursuant to Section 9233a1, a restaurant
use is permitted.
H. Pursuant to TCC Section- 9232b2 alcoholic beverage sales establishments
are permitted in the Retail Commercial District (C-2) with the approval of a
CUP subject to the Planning Commission's Guidelines for Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Establishments.
I. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on December 12, 2017, by the Planning Commission.
J. 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, in that:
1. The restaurant establishment in conjunction with an existing karaoke
music studio is located within a commercial building and on a
commercial corridor along Red Hill Avenue where a variety of retail,
office and restaurant uses are located.
2. That the Building Division has issued a Certificate of Occupancy and
the tenant improvements, including cooking facilities for restaurant
operations and soundproof karaoke booths, have been completed in
compliance with Conditions of Approval contained in Resolution No.
4319,
3. The proposed use, as conditioned, would occur entirely within the
building and would be conditioned to comply with the Tustin Noise
Ordinance and General Plan Noise Element.
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4. That the Tustin Police Department has received no complaints and has
responded to only one service call related to vandalism at the karaoke
business and there have been no substantiated code enforcement
complaints since receiving its Certificate of Occupancy.
5. That pertinent Conditions of Approval from Resolution Nos. 4319 and
4342 are carried forward in Resolution No. 4357 so that if, upon
approval of CUP 2017-16, impacts occur, the City can take appropriate
action to address them.
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6. That the Voko Karaoke music studio operators have installed security
cameras on the exterior elevations of the business and have the ability
to conduct visual surveillance into the karaoke studio rooms to
maintain control of the premises.
7. That, as conditioned, if the use is not operated in accordance with the
conditions of approval 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
revolve the Conditional Use Permit.
8. The proposed sale of on-site alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a
restaurant use is allowed within the C2 Zoning District with the
approval of a CUP.
9. Pursuant to TCC Section 9271(dd), 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.
10.As conditioned, the proposed on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages 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.
11.That the operational characteristics and features of the facility such as
consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant
use are appropriate for the location and type of use proposed in
relation to surrounding residential areas, sensitive uses such as places
of worship, parks, schools, hospitals, clinics, convalescent homes and
other similar uses selling or serving alcoholic beverages.
J. The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines
15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities). This Categorical Exemption allows
for the licensing of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of
use beyond that which was existing at the time of the determination.
11. The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 2017-16 to establish a
restaurant use within an existing karaoke music studio with on-site consumption
of alcoholic beverages within a 5,000 square foot tenant space at an existing
large Retail Center located at 14561 1114571 Red Hill Avenue.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the IPlanning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 12t�' day of December, 2017.
RYDER TODD SMITH!
77� Chairperson
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ELIZABETH A. DINS AC
Planning Commission Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
11, Elizabeth A. B,insack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4357 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting, of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
on the 12 th day of December, 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYE& Kozak, Mason, Smith, Thompson (4)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES: Lombard
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED-.
PLANNING COMMSSIONER ABSENT:
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ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4357
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2017-16
14561 & 14571 RED HILL AVENUE
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted
plans for the project date stamped December 12, 2017, 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
(TCC).
(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 and associated fee are received by
the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to
expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2017-16 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
Community Development Director, and evidence of recordation shall be
provided to the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Conditional Use Permit 2017-16 shall be reviewed annually or more
often, if deemed necessary by the Community Development Department,
to ensure compatibility with the area and compliance with the conditions
contained herein. If the use is not operated in accordance with the
conditions of approval or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts
are affecting the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE'AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) BUILDING CODE (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
Exhibit A
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Development Director may impose additional conditions to eliminate the
nuisance or negative impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the
Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.6 This condition shall serve as a pre-citation and to inform the responsible
person(s) of the compliance requirements pursuant to the TCC and/or
Other applicable codes, laws, and conditions. Failure to comply with the
conditions of approval set forth herein may result in the issuance of an
administrative citation pursuant to TCC 1162(a). Fines may be assessed
by means of an administrative citation as follows: $100.00 for a first
violation; $200.00 for a second violation of the same ordinance or permit
within one year of the first violation; or $500.00 for a third or any further
violation of the same ordinance or permit within one (1) year of the first
violation. Building and Safety Code (TCC Sec. 8100 -- 8999) violations
may be assessed at $100.00 for a first violation; $500.00 for a second
violation of the same ordinance or permit within one (1) year of the first
violation; or $1,000.00 for a third or any further violation of the same
ordinance or permit within one (1) year of the first violation. The City may
also take further legal action including issuing the responsible person(s) a
criminal citation and/or abating the violation(s) with the cost of such
abatement and/or prosecution assessed against the responsible
person(s), the property owner(s), and/or the property as a lien.
(1) 1.7 As a condition of approval of CUP 2017-16, 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 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 All conditions of approval contained within Planning Commission
Resolutions 4319 and 4342, shall remain in full force and effect except as
modified herein.
Exhibit A
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USE RESTRICTIONS
(5) 2.1 This approval authorizes the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages subject to the use remaining as a restaurant (bona fide
eating place) in conjunction with a karaoke music studio. The on-site
consumption of alcoholic beverages must be consistent with the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements. Any changes
to the ABC License shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director.
(5) 2.2 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 final inspection. 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 TCC.
(5) 2.3 The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the restaurant in
conjunction with a karaoke studio shall be restricted by and subject to any
required State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) or other applicable
license or permit governing the business establishment.
(1) 2.4 Any cocktail lounge or bar area within the restaurant shall function as a
food and beverage service bar.
(1) 2.6 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 All persons serving alcoholic beverages within a restaurant establishment
(5) 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.
(5) 2.7 The restaurant establishment within the existing karaoke music studio
must comply with the approved plans and regulations and requirements
set forth in Planning Commission Resolutions 4319 and 4342. Any
significant modifications to the karaoke music studio must be approved by
the Community Development Director.
Exhibit A
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(1) 2.8 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) 2.9 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) 2.10 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) 2.11 The gross annual sales of food shall exceed the sale of'alcohol.
(1) 2.12 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) 2.13 Hours of operation shall be restricted to the following:
MONDAY— SUNDAY
OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M.
CLOSING TIME: 2:00 A.M
For purposes of this condition, the phrase "closing time" shall mean all
customers have left the premises. Any change to the hours of
operation shall be reviewed by the Community Development
Department and may be approved if no adverse impacts are
anticipated.
Food shall be served during all hours of operation. Sales of alcoholic
beverages shall cease one-half hour prior to closing.
(5) 2.14 Upon notification by the City to the business, the business hours shall
revert back to closing at 12:00 midnight if the City receives six (6)
calls for service and/or substantiated code enforcement complaints.
Exhibit A
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(1) 2.15 All karaoke rooms-shall maintain non-locking door hardware, a minimum
of 24-inch by 24-inch clear glass window for visibility into each room from
the central hallway and shall be fully soundproofed such that sound will
be contained entirely within each karaoke studio room. Plans submitted
for tenant improvements shall demonstrate that each room is equipped
with sound attenuation and if deemed necessary additional sound
attenuation shall be provided within the tenant space to ensure that
sounds are contained within the tenant space.
(1), 2.18 Interior lights shall be of a sufficient wattage so that everything in the
(5) booth can easily be seen from the common areas. No light switches are
permitted in the booths.
(1) 2.17 The applicant shall install and maintain security cameras and a three-
month video library that covers all common areas of the business,
sidewalk areas, and entrances or exits. Security cameras shall operate
24 hours, 7 days a week. The videotapes shall be made available to
police upon request. Location and areas covered by video cameras shall
be to the satisfaction of the Tustin Police Department.
(5) 2.18 "No Loitering" signs shall be placed near the entrance on the outside of
the premises. No congregation and loitering outside the building shall
be permitted.
(5) 2.19 All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the premises
including adjacent public sidewalk areas and parking areas, no less
frequently than once each day that the business is open.
(5) 2.20 No amusement devices other than karaoke machines, including but not
limited to video games shall be permitted.
(5) 2.21 No sexually oriented businesses shall be conducted on the premises
without approval by the City in accordance with the TCC.
(5) 2.22 Doors to the karaoke music studio and restaurant shall remain closed at
all times during operational hours.
(5) 2.23 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) 2.24 Signage shall comply with the Red Hill Village Shopping Center Master
Sign Program.
Exhibit A
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NOISE
(1) 3.1 All activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.
FEES
(1) 4.1 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.