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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
365 EL CAMINO REAL
TUSTIN
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
HONORING U FAST
The project is for the conversion of an existing retail store to a restaurant at 365 E1 G�amino
Real. The project site is located within the Cultural Resource Overlay District (CR) and is
listed on the City's 1990 and 2003 Historic Resources Survey. The National Register of
Historic Places (NRNP) status code (5131) indicates that the structure, constructed in 1925,
is ineligible for the National Register but is still of local interest.
The City of Tustin Historical Resources Survey (1990) described the site as follows:
This building is significant in Tustin's historic commercial center for its architecture. This
Neo -Classical building, as with any popular gathering place, evokes fond memories for
long-time Tustin residents of days spent at the billiard hall and Sportman's
Headquarters.
The proposed fagade and exterior changes include the following:
1. Demolish and remove existing entrance door and replace with a new French
door and sidelite within the existing opening;
2. Install new decorative distressed fir wood trim at storefront windows, stained
to match new door;
3. Existing wood on fagade to be slightly distressed to match new door and
wood trim;
4. Demolish, remove and relocate steel mandoor at rear of building; and
5. Install new iron railing for new outdoor seating area.
Required Findings for Construction or Alteration:
1. Alteration of a designated cultural resource:
(a) The proposed work will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect the
resource and, in the case of a structure, is compatible with the architectural style
of the existing structure.
The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the District or
Designated Cultural Resources within the District in that the proposed fagade
improvements will improve, compliment and maintain the historic fagade
through the use of decorative elements like wood trim and false sidelights which
are details that define and compliment the building's architectural style.
(b) The proposed modification will retain the essential elements which make the
structure, site or feature culturally significant.
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Certificate of Appropriateness
365 EI Camino Real
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The design elements proposed will improve the existing fagade. The proposed
new fagade will also compliment adjacent storefronts.
2. Construction of improvements in a Cultural Resource District.
(a) The proposed work conforms to the Municipal Code and design standards
which may be established from time to time by the Historic Resource
Committee.
The proposed improvements conform to the Tustin City Code and any
applicable design standards in that the proposed project meets Zoning Code
and Building Code requirements.
(b) The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the district or
Designated Cultural Resources within the district.
The proposed fagade improvements create an attractive and inviting entry to the
proposed restaurant use and will create an improved appearance and
consistency with surrounding uses and the historic building.
(c) The proposed work is harmonious with existing surroundings. The extent of
harmony shall be evaluated in terms of appropriateness of materials, scale,
size, height, placement and use of a new building or structure in relationship to
existing buildings and structures and the surrounding setting.
The proposed work is harmonious with existing surroundings in that the new
fagade will be compatible with the original 1925 structure. The fagade
improvements will be constructed on the exterior to imitate the appearance of
the original structure using new compatible materials.
The proposed work is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to the start of any work, the applicant shall obtain a building permit and pay all
applicable plan check and permit fees.
2. Prior to permit issuance for outdoor seating area, the applicant shall enter into an
Outdoor Restaurant Seating Area Revocable License Agreement with the City's
Public Works Department.
3. Prior to project final, field inspection shall be conducted to verify consistency with
the approved set of plans.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director