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RESOLUTION NO. 4372
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2018-00006 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR MUTUTAL PROPANE PLAZA
LOCATED AT 1001 EDINGER AVENUE.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application;Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-00006,
was filed by James P. Caiopoulos, of Galaxy Oil Company, to
establish the Master Sign Plan for Mutual Propane Plaza.
B. That, pursuant to the Tustin City Code (TCC) Sections 9403i.2.(e) and
9404b.6, a CUP for a master sign plan, approved by the Planning
Commission, is required for centers that are at least 30,000 square
feet in building square footage, or one (1) acre in area, and where
signs would deviate from the Tustin Sign Code.
C. That the proposed Master Sign Plan is consistent with the Tustin
General Plan in that Mutual Propane Plaza is designated as Planned
Community Commercial, which allows for commercial land uses and
supporting signs. In addition, the project has been reviewed for
consistency with the Air Quality Sub-element of the City of Tustin's
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 August 28, 2018, by the Planning Commission.
E. That the proposed Master Sign Plan 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,
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 in that:
1. Pursuant to TCC Sections 94031.2.(e) and 9404b.6, a CUP for a
master sign plan, reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission, is required for centers that are at least 30,000 square
feet in building square footage, or one (1) acre in area, and where
signs would deviate from the Tustin Sign Code. Mutual Propane
Plaza is 1.56 acres in project area.
2. The proposed Master Sign Plan proposes signs that are taller and
larger than the Tustin Sign Code would allow. As conditioned, the
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requested deviations from the Tustin Sign Code are consistent with
the, context, scale, and objective of the sig�ns, which is to provide
project andl site information to patrons, motorists and others,
1 As conditioned, adequate sign standards are contained 'within the
master sign plan to reflect a common theme, incorporate design
elements in terms of sizing, scale, massing, materials, letter styles,
colors, sign type and sign shape to ensure that signage has been
coordiinated throughout the project site,
4. The signs proposed within the Master Sign Plan are typical of
muffitenant commercial developments. Similar sign packages
have been, provided in the development of existing multitenant
commercial centers within the City.
5. As proposed, the signs would be compatible with the visual
characteristics of the development in utilizing similar materials and
design as seen within the center.
F. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section, 15311, Class 11
of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality Act}, This exemption is for the construction of
accessory structures including ora-premises signs.
11, The, Planning Commission, hereby approves CUP-2018-00006 authorizing
establishment of the Master Sign Plan for Mutual Propane Plaza, pursuant to,
the Tustin City Sign, Code, subject to the conditions of approval contained
within Exhibit A.
PASSED AND, ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a
regular meeting on the 28th day of August, 2018.
AUSTIN LU03ARD
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BIN ACI
Planning Commission Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Elizabeth A, Blnsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission, Secretary of the, City of Tustin, California and that Resolution, No. 4372
was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Cornmission held on the 28th day of Au lust, 2018,
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: Kozak, Lumbard, Mason, Smith, Thompson (5)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:
J_ J
ELIZABETH A. 13NISACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4372
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-00006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
MUTUTAL PROPANE PLAZA MASTER SIGN PROGRAM
GENERAL
1.1 Signage shall substantially conform to the submitted Master Sign Plan
for the project date stamped August 28, 2018, 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.
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.
1.3 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.
1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-0006 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
Director of Community Development, and evidence of recordation shall be
provided to the Community Development Department.
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).
1.6 As a condition of approval of CUP-2018-0006, 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
SOURCE, CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) BUILDING CODE (7) PCICC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
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Exhibit A
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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.
1.7 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.
1.8 CUP-2018-00006 may 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 CUP-2018-00006, 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.
SIGNS
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2.1 A sign permit shall be applied for and obtained from' the Community
Development Department prior to constructing, erecting, altering,
replacing, moving, or painting any sign, except for signs exempt from a
permit according to the Tustin Sign Code. Permit applications shall be
accompanied by information as required for a standard sign plan or
master sign plan, pursuant to the Tustin Sign Code.
2.2 All signs shall conform to the Mutual Propane Plaza Master Sign Plan and
revert to the City of Tustin Sign Code for any issues that remain silent in
said master sign plan. Minor changes could be made if signs meet the
spirit and intent of the Master Sign Plan and approved by the
Community Development Department.
2.3 All signs shall be structurally safe and maintained in good condition at all
_times. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to
order repair, replacement, or removal of any signs which constitute a
hazard or nuisance to the safety, health, or public welfare by reason of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or obsolescence.
2.4 All signs shall be constructed of a non-corrosive, rust-resistant finish so as
not to degrade in adverse weather conditions.
Exhibit A
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2.5 The locations for any signs shall comply with the City of Tustin Guidelines
for Determining Sign Location Visual Clearance and Public Safety Areas.
Signs shall not be placed in a manner that will obstruct or inhibit sight
distance or visibility for the motorist. Any signs in proximity to the public
right-of-way that could impact driver sight shall be shown at a larger scale
that will be adequate for plan check purposed.
FEES
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.
3.2 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP)
a) The applicanttcontractor may be 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 sixty-five (65) percent of the project
waste material.
b) The applicant may be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($50.00)
application fee and a cash security deposit. Based on the review
of the submitted Waste Management Plan, the cash security
deposit will be determined by the Public Works Department in an
amount not to exceed five (5) percent of the project's valuation.
c) Prior to issuance of a permit, if WRRP is required, 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".