HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06 - Modifying Planning Commission's Approval of Zoning Application ZA-08-10RESOLUTION NO. 09- 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF ZONING
APPLICATION ZA-08-10.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Sheldon Group, authorized agent for
Trinity Christian Center, owner of real property located at 3150 Bear Street, requesting
approval of a minor conditional use permit allowing a maximum of 12 outdoor filming
activities per year at Trinity Christian Center, located at 3150 Bear Street, in an
Administrative and Professional (AP) zone; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008, the Zoning Administrator approved Zoning
Application ZA-08-10; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2008, the Zoning Administrator's approval of Zoning
Application ZA-08-10 was appealed to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing held by the Planning Commission on
September 22, 2008, was.continued to the meeting of October 13, 2008.
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2008, Planning Commission approved Zoning
Application ZA-08-10, subject to conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 20,' 2008, Planning Commission's decision was
appealed by the applicant with respect to one of the conditions of approval (Condition
Number 12) to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was continued by the City Council,
at the request of the applicant, from November 18, 2008, to January 20, 2009.
BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence in the record and the findings
contained in Exhibit "A", the City Council hereby APPROVES AS MODIFIED ZA-08-
10 with respect to the property described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby find
and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon the activity as
described in, the staff report for Zoning Application ZA-08-10 and upon applicant's
compliance with each and all of the conditions contained in Exhibit "B" as well as with
compliance of all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any approval granted by .this
resolution shall be subject to review, modification or revocation if there is a material
change that occurs in the operation, or if the applicant fails to comply with any of the
conditions of approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2009.
ATTEST:
Jul' Folcik, City Clerk
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, JULIE FOLCIK, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 09-6 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 20th day of January, 2009, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
MANSOOR, LEECE, FOLEY
BEVER, MONAHAN
NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 21 st day of January, 2009.
(SEAL)
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JUA FOLCIK, CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT "A"
FINDINGS (APPROVAL)
ZA-08-10(Appeal)
A. The use complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e) because:
• The use, as conditioned, is compatible and harmonious with uses that exist in
the general neighborhood.
• The use, as conditioned, complies with applicable performance standards as
prescribed in the Zoning Code, specifically, compliance with the City's noise
ordinance provisions.
• The use is consistent with the General Plan, specifically General Plan Goal LU -
1 F.1, because the recommended conditions of approval will ensure the protection
of existing residential neighborhoods from incompatible or disruptive land uses
and/or activities.
• The zoning application is for a project -specific case and does not establish a
precedent for future development.
• The cumulative effects of all planning applications have been considered.
B. The information presented substantially complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 13-29(g)(2) in that the proposed use is substantially compatible with
developments in the same general area. Granting the minor conditional use permit
will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the public or other
properties or improvements within the immediate vicinity. Specifically, based upon
staff's observation of the outdoor filming activity related to TBN, the sound generated
during filming was not audible from adjacent residential properties and no light
spillover was observed. The Police Department has no record of complaints related
to the outdoor filming events that have taken place at TBN. The applicant will be
required to comply with the conditions of approval to ensure that the use is not
disruptive to adjacent uses or properties. Because the outdoor filming activities
require TBN to conduct regular landscape maintenance to keep the property in a
nicely manicured "ready to film" condition, such maintenance have the possibility
of exceeding the noise limitations specified in the City's Zoning Code and in the
conditions of approval for limiting the use of lifts, leaf blowers, and tree trimming
equipment per Planning Applications PA -96-19 and PA -98-24, it is reasonable to
require 24-hour noise monitoring for a period of six months as a condition for their
minor conditional use permit for outdoor filming.
C. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City environmental procedures,
and has been found to be exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 for Existing
Facilities.
D. The project is exempt from Chapter IX, Article 11, Transportation System
Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
ZA-08-10(Appeal)
EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Ping. 1.
The minor conditional use permit herein approved shall be valid until
revoked. The minor conditional use permit may be modified or revoked if
the conditions of approval have not been complied with, if the use is being
operated in violation of applicable laws or ordinances, or if, in the opinion of
the development services director or his designee, any of the findings upon
which the approval was based are no longer applicable.
2.
Each of the 12 outdoor filming activities shall be limited to a single day.
3.
Activities related to outdoor filming, including equipment installation and
removal, shall be limited to between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. No outdoor
filming activities shall occur on Sundays or holidays.
4.
Outdoor filming activities shall not occur more than 12 times per year from
the effective date of this approval.
5.
Audiences, spectators, or noise -generating props (such as live animals)
shall not be permitted during any outdoor filming activities.
6.
Amplified sound, loudspeakers and/or public address systems shall not be
permitted.
7.
A copy of the conditions of approval for the minor conditional use permit
shall be kept on premises and presented to any authorized city official upon
request. Trinity Christian Center shall notify new business/property owners
of conditions of approval upon transfer of business or ownership of land.
8.
Outdoor activities shall be conducted, at all times, in a manner that will allow
the quiet enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood. Trinity Christian
Center shall institute whatever security and operational measures are
necessary to comply with this requirement.
9.
All conditions of approval, code requirements, and special district
requirements for Planning Applications PA -96-19 and PA -98-24 shall
continue to be complied with.
10.
Code Enforcement complaints regarding verified noise violations of any of
the operating conditions and restrictions shall be immediately remedied by
Trinity Christian Center.
11.
Exterior lighting, either for the parking lot, to illuminate the building, or for
television production, shall be designed and/or adjusted to prevent spillover
light or glare onto adjacent properties. Shielding or other methods
necessary to prevent light or glare spill-over shall be incorporated.
City 12.
At Trinity Christian Center's expense, noise monitoring equipment shall be
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installed on the applicant's property per the specifications of an independent
acoustic consultant and in proximity to the adjacent single-family homes.
The equipment shall continuously monitor on-site noise levels 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, and the equipment shall be installed and
operational no later than four months from the effective date of this
approval. The equipment shall be operated and maintained by the
acoustic consultant, who will submit a report on the data collected to the
Planning Division on a quarterly basis. The Planning Division shall report
this information to the Planning Commission on a quarterly basis. The noise
monitoring equipment shall remain operational six months from the date of
its initial installation.
ZA-08-10(Appeal)
13. The applicant shall require tree clippings to be shred on the northwest
side of the property near Bear Street and the 1-405 Freeway.
14. The applicant shall replace the TBN Leaf Blower with a Model 356BF Leaf
Blower.
15. The applicant shall use only the electric boom along the residential sides of
the property; the use of gas booms is prohibited along the residential sides
of the property.
16. The applicant shall top -off the trees located along the property walls
adjacent to residential properties.