HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 4383 RESOLUTION NO. 4383
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2019-00002, FOR INSTALLATION OF A DOUBLE-SDED
MONUMENT SIGN, APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) FEET IN
HEIGHT AND THIRTY-TWO (32) SQUARE FEET IN SIGN
AREA, WITH A SEVEN AND ONE HALF (7.5) SQUARE FOOT
ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN AREA ON THE
EAST ELEVATION ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302
INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
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) 2019-00002,
was filed by Priscilla "Bo" Marconi, of Marconi Foundation for Kids,
requesting approval to install a double-sided monument sign,
approximately six (6) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in
sign area with a seven and one half (7.5) square foot electronic
changeable copy sign area on the east elevation on the property
located at 1302 Industrial Drive.
B. That the Planned Community Commercial/Business land use
designation of the General Plan provides opportunities for a mixture of
activities permitted within the Community Commercial, Professional
Office, and Industrial land use designations and their related signage.
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 Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404b.1. requires approval of a
CUP for changeable copy signs.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for said
application on May 14, 2019, by the Planning Commission.
E. That the proposed double-sided monument sign with an electronic
changeable copy area 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. The proposed location is outside the visual clearance area as
specified in Section 9412 of the Tustin Sign Code.
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2. The size and height of the proposed sign is consistent with the
maximurn allowable size and height of monument signs that would
be allowed in, nearby commercial zoning districts.
3. The proposed electronic changeable copy shall not create a
distraction or confusion to vehicular traffic in that Industrial Drive is
local street away from major thoroughfares and intersections.
4. As proposed, the, sign would be compatible with the Visual
characteristics of the development in utilizing similar materials and
design.
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 on-premises, signs.
11, The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 2019-00002, to install a
double-sided monument sign, approximately six (6) feet in height and thirty
two (32) square feet in sign area: with a seven and one half (7.5) square foot
electronic changeable copy sign area on the east elevation on the property
located at 1302 Industrial Drive, subject to the conditions of approval
contained within Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a
reguiar meeting on the 14th day of May, 2019,
TE' eZ A TK
Chairperson
Jve4E 'iBETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify, that I am, the Planning
Cornniission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California and that Resolution No. 4383
was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission held on the 101 day of Mlay, 2019,
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES; Gallagher, Kozak, Mason (3)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED;
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Ala, Thomps 2
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�r//L;ABE IH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4383
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-00002
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted
plans for the project date stamped March 14, 2019, 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 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) 1.3 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) 2019--00002 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) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of an
administrative citation pursuant to TCC 1162(a).
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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(1) 1.6 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) 1.7 CUP 2019-00002 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 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 revoke the
CUP.
USE RESTRICTIONS
*** 2.1 Authorization for the double-sided monument sign with an electronic
changeable copy sign area on the east elevation is contingent upon the
use of the subject property remaining a museum with ancillary banquet
facilities. Should this use be changed or discontinued, the Community
Development Department is authorized to require the property owner to
remove the sign within 30 days of being given notice of the property
owner shall obtain approval of an amendment to CUP-2019-00002.
"** 2.2 The changeable copy sign area shall be a red LED electronic message
center. Advertisements and messages on the changeable copy sign
shall be limited to information related to the business activities of the
subject business.
2.3 The following advertisements or messages are prohibited including, but
not limited to the following:
• Off-site advertisements of businesses, products, persons, or
subjects not related to the subject business.
• Messages that stimulate or imitate in size, color, lettering, or
design of any traffic sign or signal, or which make use of the
words "Stop," "Look," "Danger," or any other words, phrases,
symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with,
mislead, or confuse traffic.
• Messages and/or advertisements that are audible or emitting
sounds.
• Messages and/or advertisements of pricing unless required by
the State Law.
Exhibit A
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(5) 2.4 At no time shall the electronic monument sign's message content blink,
flash or continuously scroll. There shall be at least a ten (10) second
delay between changes of message content.
(1) 2.5 The monument sign shall be maintained in good repair.
(1) 2.6 The applicant shall not alter the condition of or construct any
improvements or structures within the public right-of-way without the
approval of the City's Public Works Department.
PLAN CHECK
(1) 3.1 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,
pursuant to the Tustin Sign Code.
(1) 3.2 The location for the sign shall comply with the City of Tustin Guidelines for
Determining Sign Location Visual Clearance and Public Safety Areas. A
sign shall not be placed in a manner that will obstruct or inhibit sight
distance or visibility for the motorist. At plan check submittal, the sign
shall be clearly identified on plans as to the exact location. Any sign that
could impact driver sight shall be shown at a larger scale that will be
adequate for plan check purposes.
(6) 3.3 Any trees that are removed as part of the construction of the proposed
monument sign shall be identified and replaced subject to City
approval.
(3) 3.4 All unpermitted signs, specifically the existing monument sign, shall be
removed prior to permit issuance.
(5) 3.5 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
current edition of the code, City Ordinances, State, Federal laws, and
other regulations as adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin.
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
Exhibit A
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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.
(1) 4.2 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP)
a) The applicant/contractor 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 a]) to recycle at least 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 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".