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FOR PH-4
APPEAL OF PA-17-04
BrightGuard LLC
711 W 17th Street, Suite E-12
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
January 2, 2018
My name is Ryan Warren, the individual who put forward the appeal of PA-17-04. My
mother had a fairly massive stroke on December 26th and had subsequent heart attack while at
the hospital. She had to undergo brain surgery so my family has been with her at UCLA’s ICU
since the event after Christmas.
I would like to request a postponement of the public hearing until the meeting on
February 6, 2018 so that I can voice my concerns to the city council in person. This situation is
very unexpected but requires that I stay with my mother in Los Angeles until she starts to
recover. I appreciate your understanding and I look forward to addressing the council in
February.
Best Regards,
Ryan C. Warren
CEO BrightGuard LLC
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR PH-4
City of Costa Mesa
Inter Office Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Barry Curtis, Economic and Development Services Director
DATE: December 22, 2017
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Item #4 – Appeal of PA-17-04
Minor corrections were made to the Resolution and Exhibits for Planning Application
(PA)17-04) for the Event Center at 1618 Ohms Way. The changes to the Resolution
and Exhibits are itemized below:
1. Correction to the Resolution header to correct typographical errors.
2. Correction to the list of addresses within the Resolution and Exhibits to match
the addresses listed in the staff report.
3.Correct date references from 2017 to 2018.
The attached Resolution and Exhibits are to replace Attachment 6 to the staff report.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR PH-4
RESOLUTION NO. 18-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S DECISION AND APPROVING THE
PLANNING APPLICATION PA-17-04 FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR A BANQUET FACILITY, ON-SITE AND
OFF-SITE VALET PARKING, AND MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AFTER 11:00 PM AND DEVIATION FROM PARKING
REQUIREMENTS WITH OFF-SITE SHARED PARKING WITH
705, 722, 729 and 1626 OHMS WAY FOR A THE PROPOSED
PROJECT AT 1618 OHMS WAY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Greg McCafferty, Development Advisors,
LLC, authorized agent for the property owners, Steve Fortunato, Kim D. Harding,
Tasedan Robert Traian, Richard E Goehring III, and Michele Cook requesting approval
of the following:
Planning Application PA-17-04 a request for a conditional use permit for the
renovation of an existing one-story 6,461 square-foot industrial building to an
event venue (The Harper). The request includes the following:
1. Conditional use permit for
a. operation of an event center/ banquet facility.
b. for valet parking at 705, 722, 729, 1618, 1626 Ohms Way.
2. Minor conditional use permit for
a. sale of alcoholic beverages after 11:00 PM not within 200 feet of residential.
b. shared parking at 705, 722, 729, 1618, 1626 Ohms Way..
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing held by the Planning Commission on
November 13, 2017 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the
proposal, and the project was approved by the Commission on a 4-0 vote (one
commissioner absent).
WHEREAS, appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the project was
filed on November 20, 2017.
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing held by the City Council on January 2,
2017, with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the proposal.
WHEREAS, 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.
WHEREAS, the CEQA categorical exemption for this project reflects the
independent judgment of the City of Costa Mesa.
BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence in the record and the findings
contained in Exhibit A, and subject to the conditions of contained within Exhibit B, the
City Council hereby APPROVES Planning Application PA-17-04.
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 Planning Application PA-17-04, and upon the
applicant’s compliance with each and all of the conditions in Exhibit B, and 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 and/or mitigation measures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, division, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this resolution, or the documents in the record in support of this
resolution, are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2017.
Sandy Genis
Mayor, City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________ ___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF COSTA MESA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above Council Resolution Number 17-
as considered at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 2nd day of January,
2018, and thereafter passed and adopted as a whole at the regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 2nd day of January, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the Seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this ___ day of ___________, 2018
EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS
A.The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e)
because:
Finding: The project complies with the City of Costa Mesa General Plan, Zoning
Code, and has a compatible and harmonious relationship between the proposed
use, the building and site developments, and uses that exist or have been
approved for the general neighborhood.
Facts in Support of Findings: The event center has a compatible and
harmonious relationship with the surrounding uses because conditions of
approval require a free valet parking system for event patrons, limit the
capacity of the event center during standard business hours, and require
shared parking agreements on and between nearby properties after 5pm. In
this way, circulation and parking demand from the event center would be
appropriately managed.
The proposed use would provide a service within a community which has a
concentration of businesses from small start-ups to larger established companies.
This type of amenity can provide a venue for such uses to celebrate achievements,
announce products, provide training or retreats, and industry social activities.
Finding: Sufficiently safe and compatible for the building, parking area,
landscaping, luminaries and other site features which includes functional aspects
of the site development such as automobile and pedestrian circulation.
Facts in Support of Finding: The building is of appropriate size and
orientation for this type of use. While the onsite parking area is insufficient to
address the parking needs of the use, this is the justification for the shared
parking agreements with the surrounding properties. All proposed properties
used for shared parking are within 300 feet of the valet drop off location and
only generate additional trips on Ohms Way, a cul de sac industrial street. In
regards to pedestrian circulation on and off each of the sites, conditions of
approval have been added to ensure that lighting is sufficient to illuminate
and make easily discernable the appearance and conduct of all persons on or
about the sites and to ensure that the use of the site does not cause a
disproportionate amount of litter or debris.
B.The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-
29(g)(2) because:
Finding: The proposed development or use is substantially compatible with
developments in the same general area and would not be materially detrimental to
other properties within the area.
Facts in Support of Finding: Conditions of approval require that prior to
issuance of building permits, the applicant would provide to the City the
recorded lease agreements for reciprocal parking and access on and
between 705, 722, 729, 1618, 1626 Ohms Way. The agreements would
stipulate the number and location and hours of operation during which
parking stalls would be available for shared parking purposes. Further, the
condition would require the City to be notified if the agreements were
modified or terminated. As such, conditions have been required that ensure
that all properties providing shared parking are linked and that potential
impacts to on-street parking are minimized due to shared parking
agreements, the required free valet onsite, and the required limitation on the
capacity of the event center during standard business hours.
To ensure that potential impacts which may come from an event center
open in the late evening is minimized, requirements to maintain all noise
inside, ensure a plan to maintain the area free of litter or debris from the
site, and provide training to ensure those who should not be driving are
provided alternative means to leave the site are all conditioned on the
project.
Finding: Granting the conditional use permit or minor conditional use permit will
not allow a use, density or intensity which is not in accordance with the general
plan designation and any applicable specific plan for the property.
Facts in Support of Finding: The proposed use is occupying the existing
building and is not proposing any modification to its square footage. While
the proposed use does increase the number of vehicular trips to the site and
the number of potential occupants within the building, the offset hours and
free valet plan that leverages existing parking spaces on properties on
Ohms Way ensures that the use remains in conformance with the General
Plan.
D. Finding: The project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act under Section 15301 (Class 1) for Existing Facilities.
Facts in Support of Finding: The existing structure and site will not be
increased in size but only have interior alterations such as alterations to
partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyance.
E. The project is not exempt from Chapter XII, Article 3 Transportation System
Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. Estimate of
associated traffic impact fees can be obtained from the Public Services
Department.
EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Plng. 1. Approval of the planning/zoning application is valid for two (2) years
from the effective date of this approval and will expire at the end of that
period unless applicant establishes the use by one of the following
actions: 1) a building permit has been issued and construction has
commenced, and a valid building permit has been maintained by
making satisfactory progress as determined by the Building Official;
2) a certificate of occupancy has been issued; or 3) the use has been
established and a business license has been issued. A time
extension can be requested no less than thirty (30) days or more
than sixty (60) days before the expiration date of the permit and
submitted with the appropriate fee for review to the Planning
Division. The Director of Development Services may extend the time
for an approved permit or approval to be exercised up to 180 days
subject to specific findings listed in Title 13, Section 13-29 (k) (6).
Only one request for an extension of 180 days may be approved by
the Director. Any subsequent extension requests shall be considered
by the original approval authority.
2. The conditions of approval and ordinance or code provisions of planning
application PA-17-04 shall be blueprinted on the face of the site plan as
part of the plan check submittal package.
3. Hours of operation shall be from 8 AM to 2 AM daily with events allowed
between 10 AM and 2 AM daily; a maximum of 50 people shall be onsite
during the hours of 10 AM to 5 PM daily. Any change in the business
description, hours or days of operation, etc. shall require further review of
the CUP.
4. A copy of the conditions of approval for the conditional use permit must be
kept on premises and presented to any authorized City official upon
request. New business/property owners shall be notified of conditions of
approval upon transfer of business or ownership of land.
5. The use shall be limited to the type of operation as described in the
authorized agent’s letter of description and staff report. Any change in the
operational characteristics including, but not limited to, the hours of
operation and additional services provided, shall require review by the
Planning Division and may require an amendment to the conditional use
permit, subject to either Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission
approval, depending on the nature of the proposed change. The applicant
is reminded that Code allows the Planning Commission to modify or
revoke any planning application based on findings related to public
nuisance and/or noncompliance with conditions of approval [Title 13,
Section 13-29(o)].
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its
elected and appointed officials, agents, officers and employees from any
claim, action, or proceeding (collectively referred to as "proceeding")
brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, agents,
officers or employees arising out of (1) City's approval of the project,
including but not limited to any proceeding under the California
Environmental Quality Act. The indemnification shall include, but not be
limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against the City, if any,
and cost of suit, attorney's fees, and other costs, liabilities and expenses
incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred by the
applicant, the City and/or the parties initiating or bringing such
proceeding. This indemnity provision shall include the applicant's
obligation to indemnify the City for all the City's costs, fees, and
damages that the City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions
set forth in this section.
7. Prior to final inspection from Planning Division the applicant shall
demolish the lean-to shad structure abutting the building.
8. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide to the
City copies of the recorded lease agreements for shared parking and
reciprocal access on and between 705, 722,729, 1626, and 1618 Ohms
Way and any additional sites added per condition of approval 27. The
agreements shall identify the number and location of required shared
parking spaces and the hours of operation during which parking stalls
shall be available for shared parking purposes. The agreements shall
provide for a combined total of at least 85 parking spaces. The offsite
parking spaces at 705, 722, 729 and 1626 Ohms Way and any
additional sites added per condition of approval 27 shall be available for
shared parking purposes between the hours of 5 PM and 2 AM daily.
The agreements shall require the Development Services Department of
the City of Costa Mesa to be notified within 30 days if there are any
modifications to the agreements or if the agreements are terminated.
9. Prior to final inspection the applicant shall provide a multiple-site
maintenance plan detailing how the operator of the event center will
ensure that all sites impacted by the use will be properly maintained.
10. Development Services Director will evaluate the compliance of the
business according to the conditions of approval. A review by Planning
Commission of the Conditional Use Permit shall be requested one year
after opening, if deemed necessary.
11. No amplified music or music speakers shall be permitted outside of the
building.
12. If parking problems arise, the operator shall institute whatever
operational measures are necessary to minimize or eliminate the
problem, including, but not limited to, reducing the event area and/or
modification to the operational hours of the event center, providing
subsidized use of Uber/Lyft or similar service, and/or acquisition of
additional off-site parking area.
13. The parking areas and pedestrian paths shall be equipped with lighting of
sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernable the appearance
and conduct of all persons on or about the sites (which includes 705, 722,
729, 1626, and 1618 Ohms Way and any sites added per condition of
approval 27).
14. The parking lot shall be posted with signs directing customers and
employees to use consideration when entering their cars and leaving the
parking lot.
15. This Conditional Use Permit does allow for live entertainment. Live
entertainment may only be permitted subject to and issuance of an annual
“public entertainment permit”. Contact Planning and Code Enforcement for
application information.
16. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division to arrange a Planning
inspection of the site prior to the release of occupancy/utilities. This
inspection is to confirm that the conditions of approval and code
requirements have been satisfied.
17. No on-site food preparation is permitted. Food catering for special events
shall not be provided by a food truck.
18. The use of the office space for event use is expressly prohibited.
19. All sales and service staff (within 90 days of hire) shall complete
Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training with a provider approved by
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A copy of the
training certificates shall be kept on premises and presented to any
authorized City official upon request.
20. The business shall be conducted, at all times, in a manner that will allow
the quiet enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant shall
institute whatever security and operational measures are necessary to
comply with this requirement. Additional on-site security shall be provided.
21. The applicant or licensee shall not employ or use the services of any full-
or part-time active or reserve peace officer currently employed by the City
of Costa Mesa or any contiguous agency for security purposes.
22. The maximum occupancy, as determined by provisions of the Uniform
Building Code or other applicable codes, shall be posted in public view
within the premises, and it shall be the responsibility of management to
ensure that this limit is not exceeded at any time. Occupant loads for the
open patio area and the enclosed building area shall be calculated and
posted separately.
23. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) the applicant shall
provide a scaled and dimensioned digital site plan(s) for the project site,
on either a CD or thumb drive, to the Planning Division. All site plans
shall include an accurate and precise drawing of all building footprints
and property line locations for the entire project site. All buildings shall be
annotated with its corresponding address and suites if applicable.
24. Prior to issuance of building permits a preliminary hardscape and
landscape plan shall be provided for Planning Division approval to bring
this sites’ nonconforming landscaping into closer conformance.
25. Valet parking for the event center shall be free to all patrons of the
events occurring onsite.
26. The event center shall be reviewed by Planning Staff at 6 months of
operation, unless problems have arisen in which case the review shall be
completed by Planning Commission. A review before Planning
Commission shall occur at 12 months of operation.
27. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall obtain shared
parking with a combined total of 85 spaces with all sites and parking
spaces meeting the satisfaction of the Development Services Director.
The shared parking must comply with the following conditions:
a. The property must have compatible hours of operation.
b. The property must be within 500 feet of the of the project site.
c. The site must be suitable for valet parking.
d. The property cannot have an existing and conflicting shared
parking agreement or parking deviation.
BLDG 28. Valet parking for persons with Disability shall comply with Section 209.4
of the 2016 California Building Code
TRAN 29. Two hoop bike racks shall be installed and meet Transportation’s
specifications for materials, finishes, and placement.
Materials
A. 1.5” schedule 40 uncoated pipe (1.90” OD)
B. Installation Methods: In-ground mount is embedded into concrete
base. Flange mount has two 2.5" x 6" x .25" feet - 4 anchors.
Finishes
A rubbery PVC dip. Blue is standard.
Hoop Bike Rack
A. Setbacks
1. Wall Setback: For Hoops set parallel to the wall, a
minimum of 24" should be left between the wall and
the rack. 36" is the recommended setback. For
Hoops installed perpendicular to the wall, a 28"
setback is the minimum distance. 36" is
recommended.
2. Distance Between Racks: 24" is the minimum
distance between racks. 36" is recommended.
3. Street Setback: 24" is the minimum distance
between the street and the rack. 36" is
recommended.
The foot-mounted Hoop Rack has a 2.5" x 6" x .25" foot which is
installed onto a concrete base with 4 masonry anchors. The foot-
mounted Hoop Rack is generally less expensive to install and easier to
remove than the in-ground mount model, while still maintaining the same
degree of security.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
The following list of federal, state and local laws applicable to the project has been
compiled by staff for the applicant’s reference. Any reference to “City” pertains to the
City of Costa Mesa.
Plng. 1. All contractors and subcontractors must have valid business licenses to
do business in the City of Costa Mesa. Final inspections, final
occupancy and utility releases will not be granted until all such licenses
have been obtained.
Bldg. 2. Comply with the requirements of the following adopted codes: 2016
California Residential Code, 2016 California Building Code, 2016
California Electrical Code, 2016 California Mechanical Code, 2016
California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Green Building Standards
Code and 2016 California Energy Code (or the applicable adopted,
California Residential Code, California Building Code, California
Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code,
California Green Building Standards and California Energy Code at the
time of plan submittal or permit issuance) and California Code of
Regulations also known as the California Building Standards Code, as
amended by the City of Costa Mesa. Requirements for accessibility to
sites, facilities, buildings and elements by individuals with disability shall
comply with chapter 11B of the 2016 California Building Code.
SPECIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
The requirements of the following special districts are hereby forwarded to the
applicant:
AQMD 1. Prior to the Building Div. (AQMD) issuing a demolition permit contact
South Coast Air Quality Management District located at:
21865 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Tel: 909- 396-2000
Or
Visit their web site
http://www.costamesaca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid
=23381
The Building Div. will not issue a demolition permit until an Identification
no.is provided By AQMD
Sani 2. Comply with the requirements of the California Department of Food and
Agriculture (CDFA) to determine if red imported fire ants exist on the
property prior to any soil movement or excavation. Call CDFA at (714)
708-1910 for information.
Health 3. Provide a plan to the County of Orange Health Dept. for review and
approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION PA-17-
04 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A BANQUET
FACILITY, ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE VALET PARKING, AND
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AFTER 11:00 PM AND
DEVIATION FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITH OFF-
SITE SHARED PARKING WITH 705, 722, 729 and 1626
OHMS WAY FOR A THE PROPOSED PROJECT AT 1618
OHMS WAY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Greg McCafferty, Development Advisors,
LLC, authorized agent for the property owners, Steve Fortunato, Kim D. Harding,
Tasedan Robert Traian, Richard Goehring III, and Michele Cook requesting approval of
the following:
Planning Application PA-17-04 a request for a conditional use permit for the
renovation of an existing one-story 6,461 square-foot industrial building to an
event venue (The Harper). The request includes the following:
3. Conditional use permit for
c. operation of an event center/ banquet facility.
d. for valet parking at 705, 722, 729, 1618, 1626 Ohms Way.
4. Minor conditional use permit for
c. sale of alcoholic beverages after 11:00 PM not within 200 feet of residential.
d. shared parking at 705, 722, 729, 1618, 1626 Ohms Way.
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing held by the Planning Commission on
November 13, 2017 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the
proposal, and the project was approved by the Commission on a 4-0 vote.
WHEREAS, review of the Planning Commission’s approval of the project were
filed on November 20, 2017.
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing held by the City Council on January 2,
2018 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the proposal.
BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence in the record and the findings
contained in Exhibit A, the City Council DENIES Planning Application PA-17-04 with
respect to the property described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, division, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this resolution, or the documents in the record in support of this
resolution, are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2018.
Sandy Genis
Mayor, City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________ ___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF COSTA MESA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above Council Resolution Number 17-__
as considered at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 2nd day of January,
2018, and thereafter passed and adopted as a whole at the regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 2nd day of January, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the Seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this ___ day of ___________, 2018
EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS (DENIAL)
A. The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e)
because:
Finding: Not compatible and harmonious relationship exists between the
proposed use and existing buildings, site development, and uses that exist or have
been approved for the general neighborhoods.
Finding: The design of the parking areas is neither safe nor compatible.
Finding: No Compliance with any performance standards as prescribed elsewhere
in Zoning Code.
Finding: The use is not consistent with the General Plan.
Finding: The planning application is not for a project-specific case and is may be
construed to be setting a precedent for future development.
B. The information presented substantially complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 13-29(g)(2) in that:
Finding: The proposed use is not substantially compatible with developments in
the same general area and may be materially detrimental to other properties within
the area.
Finding: Granting the conditional use permit will be materially detrimental to the
health, safety, and general welfare of the public or otherwise injurious to property
or improvements within the immediate neighborhood.
Finding: Granting the conditional use permit will allow a use, density, or intensity
which is not in accordance with the General Plan designation and any applicable
specific plan for the property.
C. The project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
under Section 15301 (Class 1) for Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the
operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of
existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or
topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that
existing at the time of the lead agency's determination.
D. The project is exempt from Chapter XII, Article 3 Transportation System
Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
SMITH OHMS PROPERTIES, LLC
735 OHMS WAY
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
December 20, 2017
Costa Mesa Planning Department
City of Costa Mesa
PO Box 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-1200
Re: Application PA-17-04
1618 Ohms Way
Dear City of Costa Planning Department,
We are the owners of the property located at 735 Ohms Way, Costa
Mesa, CA. We wish to express our objection to the proposed conversion of
the industrial building at 1618 Ohms Way for use as a banquet facility.
The applicant does not have sufficient parking on-site to
accommodate the proposed banquet use and plans to use valet parking on
neighboring properties to satisfy parking requirements. However, some
patrons will not agree to valet park their vehicles and will attempt to use
street parking. With the current local businesses and Boat House restaurant
on Pomona Ave. there is NO available street parking on Farad or Ohms.
Once the residential complexes are built at the corner of 17 th and Pomona
there will be more over flow cars attempting to park on Farad and Ohms.
Self parkers will be likely park in front of businesses that appear “closed”
for the evening and block entry. This will present access and safety issues.
Ohms Way is an industrial and business area. A banquet facility will
mean patrons may leave late at night after consuming alcoholic beverages
and urinate, vandalize or throw trash on the closed businesses on the street.
The proposed business is located in a difficult to find and access
building. The alley way from 16th Street to Ohms Way was not intended to
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carry traffic additional cross traffic or have valet parking activity. Fire and
safety access may be jeopardized if customers illegally park in the alley.
The applicant should locate their business in a facility that can
provide sufficient onsite parking for the intended use.
Sincerely,
Clarke A. Smith
Principal