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RESOLUTION NO. 4520
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 2024-0019 AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY
(ACTIVATE GAMES) AT 2403 PARK AVENUE.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2024-0019
was filed by Michael Rubalcava, requesting authorization to establish a
commercial recreation facility (Activate Games) at 2403 Park Avenue.
B. That the subject property is located within Planning Area (PA) 16-19 of
the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan (SP-1).
C. That pursuant to Section 3.14.3 of the SP-1, a CUP is required prior to
establishment of a commercial recreation facility (Activate Games).
Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9291 grants the Planning Commission
the authority to consider and act on requests for a CUP.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for CUP 2024-
0019 on February 11, 2025, by the Planning Commission.
E. That in determining whether to approve the CUP, the Planning
Commission finds that the establishment, maintenance, and operation
of the proposed uses 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 of such proposed
use, 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 of Tustin, in that:
1. PA 16-19 of SP-1 allows for a variety of retail, commercial, and
service -oriented business activities serving a regional and
community -wide area and population.
2. The proposed commercial recreation facility (Activate Games) is
Located within a retail shopping center where a variety of retail and
other food establishments are located. As conditioned, the
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Resolution No. 4520
CUP 2024-0019
characteristics of the proposed use and hours of operation would be
similar to other uses within The District and other areas of the City.
3. An amended joint -use parking study for The District was submitted
December 19, 2024, evaluating the parking demand of all existing
and proposed uses on -site and found that the existing number of
parking spaces (4,833 spaces provided) is sufficient to accommodate
all uses at peak periods (35 spaces required).
4. The Tustin Police Department has reviewed the application and has
no concerns as conditioned.
5. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) review and approval is required
prior to Building Plan Check approval and building permit issuance.
F. That 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.
G. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing
Facilities), as established by California Code of Regulations Sections
21083 and 21084.
II. The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 2024-0019 authorizing the
establishment of a commercial recreation facility (Activate Games) at 2403
Park Avenue, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A attached
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Resolution No. 4520
CUP 2024-0019
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a
regular meeting on the 1111 day of February 2025.
ESigned by:
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ERIC HIGUCHI
Chairperson
Signed by:
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JUSTINA L. WILLKOM
Planning Commission Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
E�ASigned by:
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MICHAEL DAUDT
Assistant City Attorney
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Resolution No. 4520
CUP 2024-0019
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, JUSTINA L. WILLKOM, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission
Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4520 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 11th day of
February 2025.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: Douthit. Hiauchi. Kozak. Mason. Mello (5
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:
Signed by:
ED45DA2623B54A5...
JUSTINA L. WILLKOM
Planning Commission Secretary
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GENERAL
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0019
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2403 PARK AVENUE
The proposed use shall substantially conform to the project description and
submitted plans for the project date stamped February 11, 2025, on file with
the Community Development Department, except as herein modified, or as
modified by the Community Development Director in accordance with this
Exhibit. The Community Development Director may also approve minor
modifications during plan check if such modifications are to be consistent with
the provisions of the Tustin City Code (TCC) and other applicable codes.
(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 and associated fee are 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) 2024-0019 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 "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 transfer of ownership of the establishment and/or operator shall require
the new owner and/or operator to sign and return an "Agreement to Conditions
Imposed" form provided by the Community Development. Failure to do so
would be a basis for revocation proceeding.
(1) 1.6 As a condition of approval of CUP 2024-0019, the applicant and property
owner 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,
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
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Exhibit A —Conditions of Approval
CUP 2024-0019
February 11, 2025
Page 2
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 and/or property owner 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) 1.7 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of an
Administrative Citation pursuant to TCC Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.8 The applicant and/or property owner 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) 1.9 CUP 2024-0019 may be reviewed at any time by the Community
Development Director. The Community Development Director shall review
the use to ascertain compliance with conditions of approval. If the use is not
operated in accordance with CUP 2024-0019 or is found to be a nuisance or
negative impacts are affecting the surrounding tenants or area, 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
(1) 2.1 This approval authorizes a commercial recreation facility (Activate Games). No
room or area within the business shall be used or rented for purposes other
than forthis use. Any changes proposed to the approved operations description
submitted with this application shall first be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director prior to implementation.
(1) 2.2 Hours of operation shall be as follows unless otherwise modified with the
approval of the Community Development Director.
Monday to
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday
Saturday and
8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Sunday
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Exhibit A —Conditions of Approval
CUP 2024-0019
February 11, 2025
Page 3
(1) 2.3 The tenant space shall be limited to 95 occupants on a maximum shift,
inclusive of up to 90 customers, and five employees at any given time as
discussed in the approved operations letter. Should additional capacity be
proposed, the applicant shall submit an updated operations letter to the
Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the
commencement of the modified operation.
(1) 2.4 Any modifications to the approved operations orfloor plan are subjectto review
and approval by the Community Development Director, or their designee, prior
to implementation. Major modifications to either may require requesting
approval of a new CUP as determined by staff.
(1) 2.5 The tenant space shall maintain volume at appropriate levels such as to comply
with the City's Noise Ordinance standards for both interior and exterior noise
levels. Doors to the business shall remain closed at all times during operational
hours.
(1) 2.6 Business operator shall be responsible for managing customer queues such
that they do not block public walkways or obstruct the entry or exit doors of
adjacent businesses.
(1) 2.7 Business operations shall be conducted in a manner that does not create a
public or private nuisance. Any such nuisance must be abated immediately
upon notice by the City of Tustin.
(1) 2.8 There shall be no window coverings or advertisements that reduce the visibility
inside of the business.
(1) 2.9 Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises, or any adjacent area under
control of the property owner or the business, shall be removed or painted
within twenty-four (24) hours of being applied.
(1) 2.10 All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the premises,
including public sidewalk areas and parking areas, no less frequentlythan once
each day that the business is open.
(1) 2.11 No Alcohol may be sold nor served by the business nor shall any alcohol be
brought in by participants for consumption on the premises.
(1) 2.12 Signage shall comply with the master sign plan forThe District. The applicant
shall submit sign plans to the Building Division for a building permit.
BUILDING DIVISION
(1) 3.1 Applicant shall apply for a tenant improvement permit and have the plans
approved through plan check.
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Exhibit A —Conditions of Approval
CUP 2024-0019
February 11, 2025
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 4.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP).
a. 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 (City Code Section 4351, et al) to
recycle at least sixty-five (65) percent of the project waste material or the
amount required by the California Green Building Standards Code.
b. The applicant will be required to submit a fifty dollars ($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 (5) 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.
c. Prior to issuance of a any 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"
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
(1) 5.1 Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) review and approval is required prior
to Building Plan Check approval and building permit issuance.
FEES
(1) 6.1 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 ORANGE COUNTY CLERK -RECORDER 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.