HomeMy WebLinkAboutZAA 24-005 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 24-005
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0023
2473 AND 2475 PARK AVENUE
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023-0023 was
filed by filed by Michael Mustac, on behalf of World of Racing, requesting
authorization to establish an indoor commerciaL recreational use consisting
of an entertainment concept offering professional grade automotive
simulators within two existing tenant spaces located at 2473 Park Avenue
and 2475 Park Avenue in the District at Tustin Legacy shopping in The
District at Tustin Legacy shopping center.
B. That the property is zoned Tustin Legacy Specific Plan (SP1), within
Planning Area 19 and has a land use designation SP1 within the General
Plan, which provides for a variety of retail and service commercial uses
including commercial recreation uses. The project is consistent with the Air
Quality Sub-oLement of the City of Tustin General Plan.
C. That in accordance with SP1 Section 4.1 and Tustin City Code Section
9299b3(f),the Zoning Administrator is authorized to consider minor CUPs
for existing development where there would be no change of primary use,
there would be no expansion of floor area, and the request would not alter
the original intent of the project or site.
D. That a public hearing was duly caLLed, noticed, and held for CUP 2023-0023
on March 26, 2024, by the Zoning Administrator.
E. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed
professional grade automotive racing simulators will not 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 a detriment to
the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property,
nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin as evidenced by the foLLowing
findings:
1) The SP1 District within Planning Area 19 allows a variety of retail
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and commercial. uses. Use types such as commercial recreational.are
conditionaLLy permitted subject to the approval of a CUP.
2) Parking for the proposed use can be accommodated because the
overaLl. shared peak parking demand will be 4,727 parking spaces
and there are currently 4,833 parking spaces provided in The District
at Tustin Legacy shopping center to accommodate the parking
demand of aLL uses onsite including the proposed use.
3) The proposed hours of operation are compatible with other uses
within the center.
4) As conditioned, no noise impacts are anticipated in that aLL activities
shall be conducted entirely within the building and would be
conditioned to comply with the City's Noise Ordinance.
5) As conditioned, if the use is not operated in accordance with CUP
2023-0023 and is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts affect
the surrounding uses, the Community Development Director would
have the authority to impose additional conditions to eliminate the
nuisance or negative impacts or may initiate proceedings to revoke
the CUP.
6) The proposed use would not have any aesthetic impacts to the area
since no exterior modifications are proposed.
F. Thatthis project is CategoricaLLy Exempt pursuantto Section 15301, (CLass
1 — Existing Facilities) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of
Regulations (Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act) in
that the project site is within two existing facilities and involves no
expansion of an existing shopping and entertainment center.
!I. The Zoning Administrator hereby adopts Zoning Administrator Action No. 24-005
approving CUP 2023-0023, for a commercial. recreational use within two existing
tenant spaces Located at 2473 and 2475 Park Avenue in The District at Tustin
Legacy shopping and entertainment center, subject to the conditions contained
within Exhibit A attached hereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a reguLar
meeting held on the 26 lh day of March, 2024.
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JUSTIKA L. WLLKOM
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
VERA HU TADS
RECORDING SECRETARY
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Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, Vera Hurtado, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the
Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California;that Zoning Administrator Action No.
24-005 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning Administrator, held
on the 26th day of March 2024
VERA HURTADO
RECORDING SECRETARY
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0023
2473 AND 2475 PARK AVENUE
GENERAL
(1? 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted
plans for the project date stamped March 26, 2024 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 This approval shall become null and void unless the use is established
within 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) 2023-0023 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 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of an
administrative citation pursuant to TCC 1162(a).
SOURCE CODES
00 STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit A
Conditions of ApprovaL
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
Page 2
(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 2023--0023 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.
(1) 1.8 As a Condition of Approval of CUP 2023-0023, the applicant shall
agree, at its sale 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 defense of any such action under this
condition.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The proposed project has been approved for an indoor commercial
recreational use (interactive professional grade automotive simulator
entertainment concept) within two existing tenant spaces located at
2473 and 2475 Bark Avenue.
(1) 2.2 Maximum number of participants/customers shall not exceed 75, plus.
up to six employees at any given time as shown on the parking analysis
unless approved by the Community Development Department.
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Exhibit A
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
Page 3
(1) 2.3 The hours of operation for the business shall be as foLLows:
Monday—Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m,
Friday: 2:00 p.m.to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m, to 10:00 p.m.
Modifications to the hours of operation may be approved by the
Community Development Director if it is determined that no impacts to
surrounding tenants or properties will occur.
(1) 2.4 ALL business activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance per
TCC 4611.
(1) 2.5 Business operations shall be conducted in a mannerthatdoes not create
a public or private nuisance. Any such nuisance must be abated
immediately upon notice by the City of Tustin.
(1) 2.6 No change or alteration of the tenant spaces shaLt occur without prior
approval of the Community Development Director. Major modifications
to the floor area, services, and/or operation of the business may require
consideration of a new CUP by either the Zoning Administrator or the
Planning Commission.
(1) 2.7 The applicant shall submit sign plans to the Planning Division for all
exterior signs under a separate sign permit. In addition, no signs or other
forms of advertising or attraction may be placed on-site without
approval from the Community Development Department.
(1) 2.8 The applicant shall submit a business License application to the Finance
Department and obtain a business License for the business.
(1) 2.9 The facility shaLL have a maximum of 32 automotive racing simulators.
Each simulator is Limited to one customer at a time.
(1) 2.10 All activities shall be Located within the enclosed tenant spaces. No
congregation and/or business activities outside of the tenant spaces are
aLLowed in association with the use.
Exhibit A
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
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(5) 2.11 The operator(s) of the business shall not permit, and shall take all steps
necessary to prevent, its patrons from consuming alcoholic beverages
on the premises.
(1) 2.12 The applicant shall notify the Community Development Department of
any changes to the use of the facility.
(1) 2.13 If the use authorized by CUP 2023-0023 is discontinued for one year,
then it shall be conclusively presumed that such use has been
abandoned and CUP will be deemed expired.
BUILDING DIVISION:
(1) 3.1 At plan check submittal, provide the following information on the cover
sheet:
a. Total square feet of proposed work area.
b. Type of construction of existing building.
c. Clarify if existing building is equipped with a fire sprinkler.
(1) 3.2 Ensure that the scope of the work on the plans match with the scope of
work on the permit application.
(1) 3.3 The project shall be designed by a professional registered architect
and/or registered engineer.
(1) 3.4 The project shall comply with requirements of Chapter 11-B of California
Building Code 2022.
(1) 3.5 On the site plan, clearly show the accessible parking stalls, and the path
of travel from the accessible parking and from the drop off point to the
main entrance of the building.
(1) 3.6 At plan check submittal, clearly show that the entrance door has a 10-
inch kick plate at bottom, level type or push/pull door handle, and a
symbol of accessibility on the door.
(1) 3.7 At plan check submittal, provide complete structural calculations and
drawings for removal of any load bearing walls or shear walls.
Exhibit A
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
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(1) 3.8 Clearly show ADA compliance of restrooms with dimensions as shown
on the floor plan at plan check submittal.
(1) 3.9 At plan check submittal, provide complete structural calculations and
drawings for the awning as indicated on Sheet AD-104. Details 5 and 8.
(1) 3.10 Provide structural calculations, and drawings for the soffits as shown on
Sheet AD-105, Detail 6 at plan check submittal.
(1) 3.11 Provide complete drawings/information for any MPE works at plan check
submittal.
PUBLIC WORKS
(1) 4.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP).
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(TCC 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.
a. The applicant will 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,
in the amount of five percent of the project's valuation as
determined by the Building Official, rounded to the nearest
thousand.The deposit amount will be collected in accordance with
the TCC.
b. Prior to issuance of a Building 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".
Exhibit A
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0023
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FEES
(1) 5.1 On the day 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$50.00 to enable the City to file the
appropriate environmental documentation for the project. If within such
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.