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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2006 .- CALL TO ORDER: 10:05 a.m Community Development Department Conference Room ROLL CALL: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Zoning Administrator Staff present: Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Edmelynne Hutter, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) CONSENT CALENDAR: No Items on Consent Calendar PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-009 and DESIGN REVIEW 06-014 - A request for alteration of an existing historical building (Tustin Garage) to establish a restaurant with on-site beer and wine sales (Type 41) in Old Town Tustin. APPLICANT: HOME PLATE DEVELOPMENT ATTN: TIM DeCINCES PROPERTY OWNER: VIVIAN DELGADO PALLAlS RECOMMENDATION: That the Zoning Administrator adopt Zoning Administrator Action No. 06- 008 approving Conditional Use Permit 06-009 and Design Review 06.014. Presentation: Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner The Public Hearing opened at 10:06 a.m. Minoo Ashabi presented the staff report. The Zoning Administrator asked for confirmation of the hours of operation. Staff stated the hours of operation are from 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Zoning Administrator Agenda October 30, 2006 Page2 The Zoning Administrator asked the applicant if he had read the staff report and agrees to the conditions of approval. The applicant answered in the affirmative. The Zoning Administrator asked if the applicant had other comments. The applicant stated that he is excited about the prospect of upgrading an historical building and believes this will bean appropriate use of the site. Mr. Dale Boosey, 460 EI Camino Real, stated that his home was built in 1905 and he recently received an invitation to place an historic plaque on the property; seven generations of his family grew up in the house; there are still four private residences on the block, the owners of which are concerned regarding the proliferation of uses involving liquor licenses and the seeming lack of regard for the private homeowners; there have been continuing concerns regarding unruly behavior by inebriates; the property is approximately 270 feet from the proposed restaurant; there are concerns regarding the use of the parking structure for the required parking since there have been incidents of vandalism and unruly behavior previously associated with that parking structure; the issue is protecting the privacy and quiet for the residents living along EI Camino Real. The Zoning Administrator stated that the proposed use will be a bona fide eating establishment; the City also has concerns regarding the establishments serving alcohol; Conditions 2.10 through 2.18 have been included in the conditions of approval and are designed to mitigate the unsavory impacts and ensure a calm environment for the homeowners; while this is a commercial business district, staff wishes to ensure the protection of the residential neighbors. The applicant stated that he fully understood Mr. Boosey's concerns regarding drinking establishments; the Beach Pit Barbecue is a family restaurant where no hard liquor will be served; the targeted patrons will be families with children; the more vibrant businesses such as the one proposed that locate in Old Town, the more people will be encouraged to work together to respect the area. Mr. Boosey emphasized that the primary problem with the parking structure is created by teenagers who use the structure as a party area. The Tustin Police Department has been very responsive to the problem. The applicant suggested that the on-street parking available at the comer of Sixth and EI Camino Real should require only minimal use of the parking structure; there is also an arrangement with Jamestown Square; the intention is to be a good neighbor; the alcohol served at his current business in Costa Mesa is approximately two percent of the total sales. The Zoning Administrator thanked the applicant and Mr. Boosey for their comments and closed the Public Hearing at 10:24 a.m. The Zoning Administrator adopted Zoning Administrator Action No. 06.()OB approving Conditional Use Permit 06-009 and Design Review 06.()14. Zoning Administrator Agenda October30,2006 Page 3 REGULAR BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: The date of the next meeting of the Zoning Administrator will be scheduled when items are set for hearing.