HomeMy WebLinkAboutZAA 21-010 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 21-010
MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021-0001
178 N. C STREET
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That Susan Bergevin submitted a proper application for Minor Adjustment
(MA) 2021-0001 to allow for a reduction of one (1) garage parking space for
the property located at 178 North C. Street. The property is developed with
a single-family detached home and a one (1)-car garage within the Single
Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District and is listed on the City's Historic
Resources Survey.
B. That pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9264b, when associated
with a historic resource, the number of required off-street parking spaces
may be decreased by one (1) garage parking space upon Zoning
Administrator approval of a MA pursuant to TCC Section 9299.
C. Any MA granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the
adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the
vicinity and district in which the subject property is situated.
D. That the MA is in conformance with the General Plan and because of
special circumstances applicable to the property the strict application of
the Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone
classification, and the minor adjustment shall not constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in
the vicinity and district in which the subject property is situated as
evidenced by the following findings:
1) TCC Section 9264b allows for the number of required off-street
parking spaces to be decreased by one (1) garage or parking space
when associated with a recognized historic resource and when
specified hardship findings can be made.
2) The subject property is listed on the City's 2021 Historic Resources
Survey with a NRHP status code of 5D1, recognizing the home as a
historically significant resource.
3) The subject property has an existing one-car garage provided on-site.
4) Due to the configuration and layout of the existing house and the one-
1.
car garage, there is not adequate room to accommodate another
garage space with sufficient space for access and back-up distance,
and providing a new garage space or access to a new garage could
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result in significant alteration or demolition of the historic structure or
historic garage.
5) The existing house is approximately 976 square feet and the
proposed addition is 393 square feet, which is an increase of
approximately 40 percent.
6) The existing one-car garage is setback over 53 feet from the street,
and the driveway leading to the garage can accommodate vehicle
uncovered tandem parking.
7) The addition of a master bedroom, including a bathroom and closet
will increase the livability, functionality, and value of the historic home
without changing the appearance of the property from the public right-
of-way.
8) Approval of the proposed MA 20,21-00011 would not be granting a
special priviilege in that the subject property is, listed on the City's 2021
Historic Resources Survey and the TCC allows listed properties to
apply for a decrease in off-street parking requirements when certain
hardship findings can be made.
E. This project involves modification of an existing facility and is subject to
CECA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California Code of
Regulations (Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act).
11. The, Zoning Administrator hereby approves, MA 2021-0001 to allow for a reduction
of one (1) garage parking space for the property located at 178 North C Street,
subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, at a regular
meeting on the November 18, 2021.
JU�T&;k L. WILLKOM
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
VERA HORTADb
RECORDING SECRETARY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TU TIN
1, Vera Hurtado, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am! the Zoning Administrator
Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator Action 21-010 as
duly passed and adopted at a regular mootingi of the Tustin Zoning Administrator, held
on the 118 t!h day of November, 2021,
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VERA ICU AIS "-%w
RECORDING SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A f
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 21-010
MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021-0001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped November 18, 2021, on file with the
Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified
by the Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit.
The Community Development Director 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 prior to the issuance of building permits, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development:Department.
(1) 1.3 Approval of Minor Adjustment (MA) 2021-0001 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) 1.4 As a condition of approval of MA 2021-0001, 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) 1.5 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.
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Exhibit A
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USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 This approval is contingent on the property remaining a single-family home
as listed on the City's Historic Resources Survey. Should the property be
removed from the Historic Resources Survey or redeveloped, all parking
would need to comply with the TCC in place at that time.
2.2 New additions to the historic structure, including the proposed master
bedroom addition, shall be limited to a maximum of one hundred fifty (150)
percent of the existing 976 square-foot residence. Increases in square
footage beyond this limit shall require a second garage space to be provided
on-site.
2.3 The applicant shall apply for and obtain building permits for any alterations
that require a building permit.
2.4 The .one-car garage and uncovered tandem parking space in the driveway
shall remain permanently accessible for the parking of a minimum of two (2)
cars on-site.
FEES
(1, S) 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.