HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 CUP 07-023ITEM #3
Report to the
Planning Commission
DATE: AUGUST 26, 2008
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 07-023
APPLICANT: CLAUDINE MARTIN, CIO BRUCE JORDAN
JORDAN ARCHITECTS, INC
187 AVEN I DA LA PATA
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
PROPERTY OWNER: I-5 SELF STORAGE LLC
620 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, 11T" FLOOR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
LOCATION: 2631 MICHELLE DRIVE
ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND)
GENERAL PLAN: PC COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTAL
TUSTIN
STATUS: AN INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST WAS PREPARED AND ANALYSIS
WAS COMPLETED. NO SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE AND NO NEW
INFORMATION HAS SURFACED SINCE THE PREVIOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS. PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162(a)
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
GUIDELINES, NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS
REQUIRED.
REQUEST: A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE AT THE APPROVED SELF STORAGE
FACILITY
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That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4099 approving CUP 07-023 to allow for the
establishment of an outdoor recreational vehicle (RV) storage within the parking area of the previously
approved self storage facility located at 2631 Michelle Drive.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
Background
On July 21, 2003, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1278 adding Outdoor RV storage as a
conditionally permitted use to the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District
Regulations and established development standards applicable to outdoor RV storage.
On January 19, 2006, the Community Development Department approved Design Review (DR) 05-
014, authorizing the conversion of existing industrial buildings and construction of new buildings to
accommodate a 227,133 square-foot self storage facility (I-5 Self Storage) at the subject location.
The self storage facility is currently under construction. The same applicant is now requesting
approval of a conditional use permit to establish outdoor RV storage within the parking area of the I-5
Self Storage facility.
Site and Scrrrounding Properties
The subject property is an approximately 7.00 acre site located within the Irvine Industrial Complex
(Attachment A -Location Map). The site is being developed with 227,133 square feet of self
storage space in seven (7) buildings and a 2,774 square foot office space. The current zoning
designation on this property is Planned Community Industrial and is subject to the Irvine Industrial
Complex Planned Community District Regulations. To the east, west, and south of the site are
similarly zoned properties comprising industrial and office uses in the same Planned Community
District. Interstate 5 borders the site to the north.
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Project Description
The proposed project includes adding fifty (50) outdoor RV storage spaces to the existing I-5 Self
Storage Facility. The area proposed to be used for RV storage was previously approved as a
parking lot as a part of DR 05-014 (Attachment C -Submitted Plans). The RV storage will be located
on the rear half of the lot, screened from public view by the self storage buildings. The applicant has
indicated no dumping station or maintenance of RVs would be allowed on the site. Therefore, the site
changes required to accommodate the proposed outdoor RV storage would only involve the
reconfiguration of the existing parking lot.
Based on the parking standards contained in the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community
District Regulations, this self storage facility is required to have eighty-eight (88) parking spaces
excluding the RV parking spaces. A total of ninety-one (91) parking spaces are proposed to be
provided for customer parking along with seven (7) additional loading spaces.
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Conditional Use Permit
Ordinance No. 1278 added the following development standards for outdoor RV storage to the Irvine
Industrial Complex Planned Community District Regulations:
a. Storage shall be accessory to the primary self-storage facility use. If the primary use ceases,
the use of the outdoor recreational vehicle storage shall cease;
The outdoor RV storage is proposed as an ancillary use at a previously approved self storage
facility. As conditioned, if the self storage facility ceases to operate, the RV storage would be
required to cease to operate as well.
b. The storage area shall be located on the rear half of a lot. On a corner lot, the storage area
shall be located in the least visible area from a private or public roadway on the rear half of
the lot;
The proposed RV storage area is located on the interior rear half of the lot and woerld be
completely screened from public view by the existing buildings and the new buildings
currently under construction.
c. The storage area shall not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the lot area;
The RV storage covers approximately 22, 528 square feet of the lot area or approximately 7.4
percent of the total lot area, well below the 25 percent threshold.
d. The storage area shall be screened on all sides with an effective combination of solid walls,
solid gates, and dense landscaping;
The proposed outdoor RV storage area would be screened on all sides by the self storage
buildings. Previocrsly approved fencing and gates along Michelle Drive (approved under the
self storage facility) would screen any part of the proposed RV storage area that could
potentially be seen through the gaps between buildings.
e. The storage area shall not encroach into required parking spaces or landscape areas;
The storage area is proposed to be located within the area previously approved to be a
parking lat. No required landscape area is affected by the proposed RV storage and the self
storage facility will still provide the required number of parking spaces.
No vehicle shall be parked or stored in a manner which obstructs access to any door,
window, or other entrance to, or exit from, any building;
None of the proposed outdoor RV storage spaces would block a required entrance or exit
from any of the buildings in the self storage facility.
g. The sale, service, or maintenance of RVs shall not be permitted;
As conditioned, no on-site sale, service, or maintenance of RVs would be permitted.
h. No septic dumping station shall be established on-site;
As conditioned, no septic dumping station would be allowed to be established on sife.
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i. No recreational vehicle shall be inhabited while being stored.
As conditioned, no recreational vehicle would be allowed to be inhabited while being stored.
Based upon the above analysis, the proposed project complies with all of the development standards
applicable to an outdoor RV storage within the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District.
Environmental Analysis
A negative declaration was prepared and certified by the City Council when the Irvine Industrial
Complex Planned Community District Regulations were amended to add outdoor RV storage as a
conditionally permitted use. An initial study checklist for the proposed project (Exhibit A of
Attachment D) was completed and found that no substantial change has occurred and no new
information has surfaced since the previous analysis. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines, no further environmental analysis is required.
ANALYSIS
In determining whether to approve the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission must
determine whether or not the proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort,
and general welfare of the persons residing in or working in the neighborhood or whether it will be
injurious or detrimental to property or improvements in the vicinity or to the welfare of the City.
A decision to approve this request may be supported by the following findings
1) Ordinance No. 1278, adopted on July 21, 2003, allows outdoor RV storage as a
conditionally permitted use in the Irvine Industrial Complex and established development
standards for such a use.
2) The proposed project is in compliance with all development standards related to outdoor
RV storage in the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District in that the RV
storage area is accessory to the main self storage use; is located on the rear half of the
lot; does not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total lot area; is screened
from public view on all sides; does not encroach into required parking spaces; does not
block any exits or entrances from any building; the RVs will not be sold, serviced or
maintained on-site or inhabited while being stored; and no septic dumping station will be
established.
3) The operational characteristics and features of the facility are appropriate for the location
in that the proposal to add outdoor RV storage to a self storage facility in an industrial
area is compatible with the surrounding uses and consistent with the Irvine Industrial
Complex Planned Community District Regulations.
4) There is adequate parking provided on-site to accommodate the proposed use in addition
to the existing use.
5) The Engineering Division has reviewed the proposal and has concluded that there will be
no adverse traffic impacts, and there is sufficient street capacity to support the proposed
use.
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Cari Meyer
Assistant Planner
Attachments:
A. Location Map
B. Land Use Application Fact Sheet
C. Submitted Plans
D. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4099
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENT A
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Land Use Application Fact Sheet
LAND USE APPLICATION FACT SHEET
1. LAND USE APPLICATION NUMBER(S): Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 07-023
2. LOCATION: 2631 Michelle Drive 3. LOT; 2 TRACT: 8590 4. APN(S): 432-471-18
5. PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT APPLICATION RELATING TO THIS PROPERTY:
Design Review CDR) 05-014
6. SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: Interstate 5 Freeway
EAST: Schick/Allied Moving Warehouse
SOUTH: Rockwell/Collins Corporate Headquarters
WEST: Apria Healthcare Office/Warehouse
7. SURROUNDING ZONING DESIGNATION:
NORTH: Freeway/Unclassified SOUTH: Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND)
EAST: Planned Community Industrial {PC-IND) WEST: Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND)
$. SURROUNDING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
NORTH: FreewaylUnclassified SOUTH: PC Commercial Business
EAST: PC Commercial Business WEST: PC Commercial Business
9. SITE LAND USE:
EXISTING PROPOSED
USE: Self Storage Facility same, added outdoor RV storage
GENERAL PLAN: PC Commercial Business PC Commercial Business
ZONING: Planned Community Industrial Planned Community Industrial
OUTDOOR RV STORAGE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Required Proposed
10. LOT AREA: 30,OD0 sf. min.. 304,920 S.F. (7.00 Acres)
11. RV STORAGE LOCATION: Rear 50% Rear 49%
12. RV STORAGE COVERAGE: 25% max. 7.4%
13. SCREENING: On all sides On all sides
14. PARKING: 88 spaces 91 spaces
15. ENCROACHMENT: None Permitted None Proposed
16, SALE, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE,
SEPTIC DUMPING STATION
INHABITATION WHILE IN STORAGE: None Permitted None Proposed
17. OTHER UNIQUE CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED TO THE PROPERTY
(I.E. SPECIAL STUDY ZONES,
EASEMENTS, ETC.) None None
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ATTACHMENT C
Submitted Plans
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ATTACHMENT D
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4099
RESOLUTION NO. 4099
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 07-023 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
AN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE
WITHIN THE PARKING AREA OF THE I-5 SELF STORAGE
FACILITY AT 2631 MICHELLE DRIVE
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application for Conditional Use Permit 07-023 was filed by
Claudine Martin and Jordan Architects on behalf of I-5 Self Storage,
LLC., requesting authorization to establish an outdoor recreational
vehicle storage within the parking area of the I-5 Self Storage
Facility at 2631 Michelle Drive.
B. The project site is located within the Planned Community
Commercial/Business General Plan land use designation, Planned
Community Industrial (PC-IND) zoning district, and is subject to the
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District regulations.
C. The Planned Community Commercial/Business General Plan land
use designation and the Planned Community Industrial zoning
designation allow for a variety of retail and service commercial,
offices, and industrial land uses. In addition, 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.
D. Section VI.C.14 of the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned
Community District Regulations adopted through Ordinance No.
1278 allows the establishment of an outdoor recreational vehicle
storage facility with the approval of a conditional use permit.
E. A public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for Conditional
Use Permit 07-023 on August 26, 2008, by the Planning
Commission.
The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed
use 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:
Resolution No. 4099
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1) Ordinance No. 1278 adopted on July 21, 2003, allows outdoor
RV storage as a conditionally permitted use to the Irvine
Industrial Complex Planned Community District Regulations
and established development standards for such a use.
2) The proposed project is in compliance with all development
standards related to outdoor RV storage in the Irvine
Industrial Planned Community District in that the RV storage
area is accessory to the main self storage use; is located on
the rear half of the lot; does not cover more than twenty-five
(25) percent of the total lot area; is screened from public view
on all sides; does not encroach into required parking spaces;
does not block any exits or entrances from any building; the
RVs will not be sold, serviced or maintained on-site or
inhabited while being stored; and no septic dumping station
will be established.
3) The operational characteristics and features of the facility are
appropriate for the location in that the proposal to add outdoor
RV storage to a self starage facility in an industrial area is
compatible with the surrounding uses and consistent with the
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District
Regulations.
4) There is adequate parking provided on-site to accommodate
the proposed use in addition to the existing use.
5) The Engineering Division has reviewed the proposal and has
concluded that there will be no adverse traffic impacts, and
there is sufficient street capacity to support the proposed
use.
G. An initial study checklist attached hereto as Exhibit A was completed
and found that no substantial change has occurred and no new
information has surfaced since the previous analysis. Pursuant to
Section 15162(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, no further environmental
analysis is required.
ll. The Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 07-
023 authorizing the establishment of an outdoor recreational vehicle
storage facility within the parking lot of the I-5 Self Storage Facility at 2631
Michelle Drive subject to conditions attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Resolution No. 4099
Page 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a
regular meeting on the 26th day of August, 2008.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT
Chairperson Pro Tem
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4099
was duly passed and ado~ted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission, held on the 26t day of August, 2008.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION N0.4099
Environmental Checklist
TUS~'1N
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 9~78U
(71=1) 573-31(10
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CHECKLIST
For Projects With Previously Certified/Approved Environmental Documents:
Negative Declaration for Adding Outdoor Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage as a Conditionally
Permitted Use in the Irvine Industrial Complex
This checklist and the following evaluation of envirotunental impacts takes into consideration the preparation of
an environmental document prepared at an earlier stage of the proposed project. The checklist and evaluation
evaluate the adequacy of the earlier document pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the California Enviromnental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
A. BACKGROUND
Project Title(s): Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 07-023
Lead Agency: City of'Tustin, 300 Centeiu~ial Way, Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Cari Meyer Phone: (714) 573-3354
Project Location: 2631 Michelle Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: I-5 Self Storage, LLC
620 Newport Center Drive, 11 m Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
General Plan Designation: Planned Community Commercial/Business
Zoning Designation: Planned Community Industrial
Project Description: Request to allow outdoor recreational vehicle storage at the I-5 Self Storage
Facility
Surrounding Uses:
North: Interstate 5 Freeway
South: Offices
East: Scluck/Allied Moving Warehouse
West: Apria Healthcare Office/Warehouse
Previous Environmental Documentation: Negative Declaration far Zone Change 03-004 and Conditional
Use Permit 03-008 certified by the Tustin City Council on July 7, 2003.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below.
^Land Use and Plannuig
^Population and Housing
^Geology and Soils
^Hydrology and Water Quality
^Air Quality
^Transportation & Circulation
^Biological Resources
^Mineral Resources
^Agricultural Resources
^Hazards and Hazardous Materials
^Noise
^Public Services
^Utilities and Service Systems
^Aesthetics
^Cultural Resources
^Recreation
^Mandatory Findings of Significance
C. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
^ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a signiFcant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
^ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the enviroi~unent, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to floe project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
^ I rind that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
^ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in ail earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Im},act" or "Potentially Signficant Unless Mitigated."
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
^ I find that although the proposed project could have a signific~uit effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Preparers ~ l/'~ U`~'
Cart Meyer, Assistant anner
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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Date ~'• i~• d~•
See Attached
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
I. AESTHETICS -Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista`?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
1I. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
envirowneutal effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and Farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide lmportance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Progt•am of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act conU•act?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality management
or air pollution conU•ol district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct inplemeutation of the applicable
air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substa~ttially
to an existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative tlu•esholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
Nn Sai6stantial
Nei~~ N/ore Chct~age From
Significant S~i~cre Previotr.s
Impact Impacts Analysis
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1iV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: -Would the project:
a.) Have a substautial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or 11.5. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
throu~~h direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Confi7ict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation
plan?
V. CULTU1tAL RESOURCES: -Would the project
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5'?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursrtant to ~ 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unigrte paleontological
resource or site or unidue geologic Feature?
d) Dishtrb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
Vi. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: -Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
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Impact Lnpcrcts Analysis
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Impact lrrrpacts Anarvsrs
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence ofa known fault'? Refer to Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, hicluding liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic emit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located. on expansive soil, as detined in Table 18-1-B
of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating subst~lntial
risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where
sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
VILHAZARDS AND FIAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment tlu-ough the routine transport, use, i»• disposal of
hazardous nl~iteri~il~'i
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment'?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within o.ne-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5 and, as a .result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use au•port, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project
area'?
1) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or workuig in the project area?
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g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
VIII. i-IYDROLOGY AND 'WATER OUALiTY: -Would
the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requu-ements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial
erosion nr siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-
or off-site?
e} Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood. hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING -Would the project
a) Physically divide an established comnuutity?
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b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of au agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
X. MINERAL RESOURCES -Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of alocally-important
mineral resow•ce recovery site delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
Xl. NO15E -
Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards oFother agencies?
b) Expostu-e of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive
noise levels'?
~ For a project willun the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excess noise levels?
XILPGPULATION AND ;FLOUSING -Would the project:
a) lnduce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indu-ectly (for example, through extension. of
roads or other uifi-astructiu'e)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
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c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
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XIIL PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new ar physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered goverrunental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
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a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or he accelerated'?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment'?
XV.TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC- Would the project
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., faun equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternarive transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
XV L UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS -
Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the consh-uctiou of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity
to acconunodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples ol'the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental elf~ects of a project
are considerable when viewed in comiection with the effects
of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly'?
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-023
I-5 SELF STORAGE OUTDOOR RV STORAGE
2631 MICHELLE AVENUE, TUSTIN
BACKGROUND
The property is located within the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Conunuiuty District and is
surrounded by the I-5 freeway to the north, aSchick/Allied moving warehouse to the east, a
newly remodeled office building to the south, and ail Apria Healthcare office/warehouse to the
west. The site is unproved with five (5) interconnected buildings and one (1) stand-alone
building currently being developed for use as a self storage facility, and one (1) stand alone
building currently being developed for use as a self storage and an office, for a total of seven (7)
buildings. The conversion and construction of these buildings to accommodate a self storage use
was approved under Design Review (DR) OS-014 on January 19, 2006. The proposed project is to
add outdoor recreational vehicle (RV) storage to the existuig self storage facility. The project is
being considered through Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 07-023.
Outdoor RV storage was added to the Isvinc; Industrial Complex Planned Coirumuuty District
Regulations as a conditionally permitted use in 2003 through the adoption of Ordinance 1278 for
Zone Change 03-004. An analysis of envirorunental impacts due to the zone change and a
proposed outdoor RV storage project was completed and a negative declaration was prepared and
certified by the City Council on July 7, 2003, by Resolution 03-89. In addition, a mitigated
negative declaration was prepared in conjunction with DR OS-014, finding that with the mitigation
measures, the self storage facility would not have a significant effect on the environment.
The proposal to add outdoor RV storage to the self storage facility at 2631 Michelle Drive is
defined to be a "project" under the Califonua Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21065.
Ptusuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15162(x), no new enviroiunental documentation is required
unless there ai•e substantial changes from the previous negative declaration. This analysis is
reglured to ensure that all potential unpacts identified by the previous negative declaration are
addressed and there is no substantial change in impacts since the previous environmental analysis.
The following evaluation provides background support for the conclusions identified in the Initial
Study Checklist.
The proposed project is in compliance with the standards established by the Irvine hidustrial
Complex Planned Community District Regulations in regards to outdoor RV storage. The RV
storage will be accessory to the primary self storage facility, located on the rear half of the lot, not
covering more than 25% of the total lot area, and screened from public view on all sides. Iu
addition, the storage area will not encroach into any required parking spaces or landscaped area and
will not obstruct any required building entrance or exit. The project will be conditioned so that sale,
service, and maintenance of RVs will not be permitted, septic dumping stations will not be
established on situ, and no RV will be inhabited while being stored.
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I. AESTHETICS
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect
day or nighttime views in the area?
Items a, b, c, & d - No Substantial Change From Previous Anal
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not ilwolve the creation of any significant aesthetic
impacts. The previous environmental analysis determined that any potential impacts related
to the appearance of new outdoor RV storage uses were reduced to a level of insigiuficance
tlrrough the development standards adopted for outdoor RV storage and would be enforced
tlu-ough the conditional use permit process. These standards include:
• Outdoor RV storage would be accessary to a primary self-storage facility use;
+ The RV storage area would be located on the rear half of a lot and on a corner lot,
the storage area would be located in the least visible area from a private or public
roadway on the rear half of the lot;
• The RV storage area would not cover more than twenty-f ve (25) percent of the lot
area;
• 'The RV storage area would be screened on all sides with an effective combination
of solid walls, solid gates, and dense landscaping; and,
• The RV storage area would not encroach into required parking spaces or landscape
areas.
The proposed establislunent of outdoor RV storage at 2631 Michelle Drive complies with
all of these development standards. The site is being developed as aself-storage facility and
is surrounded by industrial development. The introduction of outdoor RV storage will not
affect ally scenic vistas or scenic resources, includuig, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway, nor will it substantially
degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. No
additional lighting is proposed as a part of this project. No impacts beyond those previously
identified in the negative declaration are anticipated. No substantial change is expected
from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigatioi~/Monitoiing Required: None Required
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Sources: Submitted Plans
Site observation
Tustin. City Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution U3-89)
lI. AGRICULTURAL
Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Confect with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
Items a, b & c -No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis:
The p7•oposed outdoor RV storage will not affect any agricultural resources. At the time the
zone change was adopted, the Irvine Industrial Complex was an urban, developed area,
where no farmland existed. These conditions have remained the same; the project site is in
an ~u-ban, developed area, and is developed with aself-storage facility. This CUP will not
have au impact on any farmland or conflict with existing zoning for agriculh~ral use, an
existing Williamson Act contract, or result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural
use. No substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous enviroiunental analysis did not require any mitigation or monitoring. No new
mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monutoring Required: None Required
Sotu'ces: Tustin General Plan
field Inspection
Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
III. AIR QUALI'T'Y
Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
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c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant fur
which the project region is nnn-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
Items a, b, c, d, & e - No Substantial Chau~e from Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not involve a.ny significa~it impacts to air quality.
The previous envirorunental analysis determined that allowing outdoor RV storage to he
added to the Irvine Industc-ial Complex as a conditionally permitted use did not conflict with
or obstruct unplementation of any applicable air plan, violate airy air quality standard, result
ui a cumulatively considerable increase of any criteria pollutant as applicable by federal or
ambient air quality standards, nor would it expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations, or create objectionable odor affecting a substantial number of people. It was
assumed that outdoor RV storage area would likely be ui an area proposed for, or used as, a
parking lot, that RVs would be parked for long periods of time, aizd the vehicles would be
operational for significantly less tune than passenger vehicles in a parking lot. The proposed
project is consistent with these assumptions. In addition, development standards limit the
use to storage only, on no more than twenty-five (25} percent of the lot area, limiting the
total number of vehicles to be stored.
The proposed project does not include any new structures and would be located in an area
that is currently approved for and being developed as passenger vehicle parking. The only
change would be u~ the layout of the parking lot. Therefore no impacts from construction or
construction dust are anticipated. Since the proposed project complies with all development
standards adopted for outdoor RV storage within the Irvine hidustrial Complex, no impacts
beyond those previously identified in the negative declaration are anticipated and no
substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Project Application
Field Inspection
General Plan
Tt~stu~ City Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
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1V. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or
by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, tilling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state
habitat conservation plan?
Items a, b, c, d, e. & f - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not impact any biological resources. The Irvine
Industrial Complex is an urban, developed area, and the project site is developed with aself-
storage facility. No unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal life identified in
local or regional plans, policies or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are known to exist in the area addressed by the
Irvine Industrial Complex District Regulations or on the project site at 2631 Michelle Drive.
No substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Field Inspection
Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as
defined in §15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal
cemeteries?
Items a, b, c, & d - No Substantial Change Prom Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not impact any cultural resources. The Irvine
Industrial Complex is an urban area that has developed and the project site is being
developed as a self storage facility. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological
resources are lulown to exist in the Irvine Industrial Complex or the project site at 2631
Michelle Drive. The proposed project does not involve any grading or soil excavation
that might disturb ui~lown artifacts. No substantial change is expected from the
previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Kequired: None Required
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin Zoning Code
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Tustin Historical Resources Survey Report
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CiJP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning map, issued by the State
Geologist for the area or based on other substantiial evidence of a laiown
fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
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iv. Landslides?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as deFined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
Items a, b, c, d, & e - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
Tl~e proposed outdoor RV storage will not significantly impact geology and soils. While
the Irvine Industrial Complex is not located m an area shown on the Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map, the area is known to be located on expansive soils, which
have the potential to subject people or structures to strong seismic ground shaking and
seismic-related ground failLU-e including liquefaction. While new outdoor RV storage uses
generally would not require the construction of new strictures, the previous negative
declaration determined that any potential impacts related to geology and soils could be
considered on a case-by-case basis through the conditional use permit process and would
likely be reduced to a level of insignificance through compliance with code provisions.
The proposed project at 2b3I Michelle Drive does not include any new structures and would
be located in an area that is currently approved for and being developed as passenger vehicle
parking. The storage area would not be located on a geologic Ludt or soil that is unstable, and
would not result in on- or ofd=site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, or collapse. No
impacts beyond those previously identified in the negative declaration are anticipated. No
substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Tustin City Code
2007 California Building Code
Project Application
Field Evaluation
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
Negative Declaration for Design Review OS-U14
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VII. I=IAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERAi.S
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine
transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable
foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardaus materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it
create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles or a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, & h - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not involve the creation of a hazard or hazardous
materials. At the time of the previous environmental analysis, allowing outdoor RV
storage ill the Isvine Industrial Complex was not anticipated to involve the storage, use,
or transport of hazardous materials or wastes. It was determuied that any potential
impacts related to hazards or hazardous materials could be considered on a case-by-case
basis throw= the conditional use permit process and would likely be reduced to a level of
insignificance through compliance with code provisions and conditions of approval
prohibiting hazardaus materials. The area is not located within the vicinity of an au•port
or an area subject to wildland fires.
While the proposed self storage facility would not generate hazards or hazardous
materials and does not include any hazardous material storage, the site was once occupied
by a manufacturing company which left industrial contamuiation within subsurface soils.
Following the closuig of the facility, in 2003, the State Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC) informed the City of its fatal decision on the termiliation request by
Shipley of its Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Hazardous Waste Facility Permit
(RCRA Permit). DTSC final decision prohibits any residential uses, hospitals, or school
uses without further approval from DTSC, and requires a notice of the presence of
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industrial contaminants in subsurface soils be provided to any contractor engaged to
perform subsurface work at the site. Since the proposed self storage use does not include
a residential unit or manager's quarter, and the outdoor RV storage would be conditioned
so that no habitation would be allowed while the vehicles are being stored, no impact to
human habitation is anticipated. The storage area. would not conflict with emergency
access to the building or other properties in the vicinity. No impacts beyond those
previously identified in the negative declaration are anticipated. No substantial change is
expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous envuoiunental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Sources: 2007 California Building Code
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
Negative Declaration for Design Review OS-Ol4
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WAT)JR QUALITY
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge, such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume
or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of
pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing
land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which
would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources
of polluted runoff?
fj Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood
hazard Boundary of Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation rnap?
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h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or
redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving
flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
,j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
Items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, & j - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not sigtu#icantly impact hydrology or water quality.
While the Irvine Industrial Complex is not located in a flood zone area nor a dam, seiche,
tsunanu, or mudt7aw inundation area, the previous analysis recognized that allowing
outdoor RV storage in the Irvine Industrial Complex could result in potential impacts to
groundwater or the quality of storm water rLUioff due to potential oil and gas seepage into
the ground or storm drain system. Therefore, development standards were adopted which
did not allow far service, maintenance, or septic dtunping on site. The previous analysis
concluded that any potential impacts related to hydrology and water quality could be
considered on a case-by-case basis through the conditional use permit process and would
likely be reduced to a level of insignificance tluough compliance with code provisions, the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, and conditions of approval requiring
proper contaiiunent and discharge.
The proposed project at 2631 Michelle Drive would be located in an area that has been
approved and is being developed as part of a self storage parking lot. Since the proposed
project will continue to use the site as a parking lot including outdoor storage of recreational
vehicles, and using the previously approved buildings and landscaping as screening, there
will be no new construction that has the potential to alter the drainage of the site. The site is
not located in a flood zone or inundation area and the project would not substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. Oil and gas seepage from the
storage of recreational vehicles could affect the quality of storm water runoff, however, as
required, the site wotild be permitted to only store vehicles and wotild not be permitted to
service or maintain the vehicles.
A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) was prepared and approved by the City's
Public Works Department when the self storage facility was approved. An amended
WQMP, taking the proposed RV storage into account, will be required to be approved by
the Public Works Department prior to issuance of any permits related to RV storage or
establishment of outdoor RV storage on the project site. Any potential impacts related to
water quality will be reduced to a level of insignificance through compliance with existing
code provisions and the National Pollution Discharge Ehinunation System, requiring proper
coutauunent and discharge. No impacts beyond those previously identified in the negative
declaration are anticipated. No substantial change is expected from the previously
completed analysis.
The previous enviroiunental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Evaluation of)/nvironmentaJ Impacts
CUP U7-U23 (RV Storage)
Page ] 1
Sources: Field Verification
SLlbI111t~teCl Plans
Tustin City Cade
California Seismic Hazard Zone Map, Tustin Quadrangle
Federal Insurance Rate Map
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
Project WQMP, dated December 20, ?006
iX. LAND USE ANll PLANNING
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
Items a, b & c - No Substatltial Change From Previous Anal.r~ sis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not directly cause land use and planning impacts.
The previous environmental analysis determined that adding outdoor RV storage as a
conditionally permitted use is consistent with the "Planned Community
CommerciaUBusiness" General Plan land use designation for the Irvine Industrial Complex,
which provides for a variety of commercial and industrial uses. In general, storage facilities
al-e consistent with uses in the Commercial/Business land use designation in that they are a
selvice-oriented activity serving a commtlniry wide area. h was determined that potential
land use impacts of new outdoor RV storage facilities could be addressed through the
conditional use permit process and any potential impacts can be reduced to a level of
insignificance through compliance with the development standards and the imposition of
conditions of approval.
The proposed project at 2631 Michelle Drive would be located ul an area with similar uses,
alld would comply with the General Plan Land Use designation and Irvine Industrial
Complex regulations. The facility would be located on a developed property, in an area
currently approved for and being developed as vehicle parking. The project will not
physically divide an established community or conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan. No substantial change is expected from the previously completed
analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
valuation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 {RV Storage)
Page 12
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Map
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
X. MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be a
value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery
site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
Items a & b - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not impact any mineral resources. The previous
environmental analysis did not anticipate that allowing outdoor RV storage in the Irvuie
Industrial Complex would result in the loss of a known mineral resource or availability of a
locally ul~portant mineral resource recovery site delineated on the General Plan or other
applicable land use maps. Any potential impacts related to a known mineral resource are
considered on a case-by-case basis through the conditional use permit process.
The proposed project at 2631 Michelle Drive is currently under development to include
buildings totaling 227,139 square feet to be used as self storage, a 2,774 square foot office, a
parking lot, and landscaped area. There is no known mineral resource, or availability of a
locally important mineral resource recovery site. No substantial change is expected from the
previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional znitigat7on or
mozutoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
Negative Declaration for Design Review OS-014
XI. NOISE
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards
of other agencies?
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page l3
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or
ground borne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels'?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
Items a, b~ c, d, e & f-No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not uivolve the creation of any significant noise
impacts. T'he previous environmental analysis concluded that allowing outdoor RV storage
as a conditionally permitted use witln the Irvine Industrial Complex would not expose
persons to noise levels in excess of local standards or permanent ambient noise levels
existing without the project. However, it was determined that there is the potential to expose
persons to ground borne vibrations and temporary ambient noise above levels existing
without the project. Long-term velicle storage may result in vehicle owners starting stored
vehicles and allowing them to idle for longer periods of time compared to passenger
vehicles parked in a parking lot. However, since all vehicle storage facilities are required to
comply with the Tustin Noise Ordinance and are required to occur on the rear of the lot,
adequately screened, and not permitted to conduct vehicle servicing or maintenance, no
significant increase in ambient noise levels were anticipated. New projects are considered on
a case-by-case basis for potential noise unpacts to the neighboruig properties. Any
development within the City is s~~bject to the City's noise standards thus reducing any
potential unpacts to a level. of insignificance.
The proposed outdoor storage facility at 2631 Michelle Drive includes long-term vehicle
storage, wlich may result in vehicle owners starting stored vehicles and allowing them to
idle for longer periods of time compared to passenger vehicles parked in a parking lot. This
could potentially increase the ambient noise level in the vicinity of the project However, as
the storage facility is located on the rear half of the lot, sun•ounded by other buildings in the
same self storage complex, not located in close proximity to any residential uses, in
compliance with all development standards established for outdoor RV storage, and in an
area developed with industrial buildings, it is not anticipated to have any negative impacts in
the vicinity of the project. No impacts beyond those previously identified in the negative
declaration ~~re anticipated. No substantial change is expected from the previously
completed analysis.
The previous environmental. analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Evaluation of Environmental impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page 14
Mitigation Measures/Moiutoring Required: None Required
Sotu-ces: Submitted Plans
Tustni City Code
Tustin Genera] Plan
Tustin Zoning Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 43-008 (Resolution 03-89)
XII. POPULATION & IIOUSING
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)'?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
Items a, b, & c - No Substantial Change From Previous flnalvsis
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not directly cause population and housing impacts,
nor induce substantial population growth in the area. The previous environmental analysis
deterinin:ed that allowing outdoor RV storage as a conditionally permitted use withui the
Irvine Industrial Complex would not be expected to induce substantial population growth u~
the area. Outdoor RV storage is conditionally permitted only as an accessory use to a self-
storage facility, therefore it does not displace existing housing or people resulting in
construction of replacement housing elsewhere.
The Irvine Industrial Complex is developed with non-residential uses, and the project site is
being developed as aself-storage facility. Since the lot has been approved for and is being
developed as aself-storage facility and parking facilities, continuing to use the parking areas
as vehicle storage would not displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere. No substantial change is expected from the
previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional Mtigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None
Sources: Submitted Plails
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page I ~
XIII. PiJBLIC SERVICES
Would the project:
a) Would tl~e project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new
or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
i. Fire Protection?
ii. Police Protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
v. Other Public Facilities?
Item a - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not directly cause public services impacts. The
Irvine Industrial Complex is an urban, developed area where fire and police protection are
clu7ently provided, and the project site is being developed with aself-storage facility. An
increase in public services, or demand for an alteration of or addition to, govetrunent
facilities or services (i.e. schools, parks, and other public facilities), was not anticipated as a
result of adding outdoor RV storage to the Irvine Industrial Complex District Regulations.
The proposed project at 2631 Michelle Drive, as it complies with a.ll development standards
established by the previous zone change, is not a~lticipated to change the demand for public
services. No substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Moiutoring Required: None
Sources: Subnvtted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-OOS (Resolution 03-59)
XIV. RECREATION
Would the project:
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks
or other recreational facilities, such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
Cvaluation of Environmental lmpacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page 16
Items a & b - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not directly cause recreation impacts. Since
recreational vehicles are intended for long-distance travel, and destination-oriented
locations, adding outdoor RV storage as a conditionally permitted use to the Irvine Industrial
Complex was not anticipated to uicrease the use of existing parks or contribute to a
substantial deterioration of park facilities or include recreational facilities that would have an
adverse physical effect on the environment. No parkland dedication was required as a result
of the zone change or by the establishment of a conditionally permitted outdoor RV storage
facility. The project at 2631 Michelle Drive complies with all development standards
established by the zone change and no substantial change is expected from the previously
completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Meastues/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
'Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resoltrtion 03-89)
XV. TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION
Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either
the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)'?
b} Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard
established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads
or highways?
c) Result in a changern air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic
levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page 17
Items a, b, c, d, e, f 8c ~ - No Substantial Chance From Previous Analvsis
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not directly cause transportation and circulation
impacts. The previous environmental analysis determined that, while allowing outdoor
RV storage in the Irvine Industrial Complex would not result in a change in air traffic
patterns or conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative
transportation, it could result in potential impacts to on-site parki~ig since the RVs would
possibly be stored within existing parking spaces. The previous analysis determined that
any potential impacts related to parking could be considered on a case-by-case basis
through the conditional use permit, and would likely be reduced to a level of
insignificance through compliance with existing code provisions and as required by the
proposed development standards. It was also not anticipated to cause a significant
increase in traffic, exceed a level of service standards for designated roads or highways,
or result in inadequate emergency access. Based upon the Tustin General Plan Traffic
Analysis, the Average Daily Trip (ADT) trip generation rate for light isidustrial/industrial
pailcs is 13.00 trips per Thousand Square Feet (TSF); the ADT trip generation rate for a
storage use is 2.00 per TSF. No impacts were anticipated related to traffic.
The proposed facility at 2631 Michelle Drive would be located in an area that is currently
approved for and being developed as a parking lot for a self storage facility. According to
the parking standards of the Irvine Industrial Complex, the self storage facility is required
to have eighty-eight (88) parking spaces. In addition to the proposed RV parking spaces,
ninety-one (91) passenger vehicles parking spaces are proposed to be provided for
customer parking along with seven (7) additional loading spaces. The use is also not
anticipated to cause a significant increase in traffic, exceed level of service standards for
designated roads or highways, or result in inadequate emergency access. No impacts
beyond those previously identified in the negative declaration are anticipated. No
substantial change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
monitoring. Na new mitigation is regtured for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Submiried Plans
Tustin General Plan
Tustin City Code
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89j
XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:
a} Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water
Quality Control Board?
b} Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page 18
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d} Aave suft~icient water supplies available to serve the project from existing
entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or
may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the projject's
projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
Items a, b, c, d, e, f & ~ - No Substultial Change From Previous Analvsi
The proposed outdoor RV storage will not sigiuficantly impact utilities and service
systems. The previous enviroiunental analysis determined that allowing outdoor RV storage
in the Irvine Industrial Complex would not permit a use that generates solid waste disposal.
As adopted, a septic dumping station would not be permitted to be established on-site, and
the use was not anticipated to exceed wastewater treatment requirements, or require new
water, wastewater, or storm water drainage facilities. The previous environmental analysis
deteilnined that outdoor RV storage facilities could be considered on a case-by-case basis
through the conditional use permit process and would likely be reduced to a level of
insignificance through compliance with code provisions and conditions of approval.
The proposed facility at 2631 Michelle Drive wotild be located in an area that is ctucently
being developed for passenger vehicle parking for a self storage facility. The proposed use
would be primarily the same as the existing use, and is not anticipated to exceed wastewater
treatment requirements, or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment
facilities, or require the constriction of new storm water drainage facilities. As required by
the district regulatiocLS, no septic dumping stations will be permitted to be established on
site, therefore the site is not anticipated to produce a significant amotult of solid waste, and
would comply with federal, state, and local stahrtes and regulations. No unpacts beyond
those previously identified in the negative declaration are anticipated. No substantial
change is expected from the previously completed analysis.
The previous environmental analysis did not require any additional mitigation or
moiutoring. No new mitigation is required for this project.
Mitigation Measures/Motutoring Required: None Required.
Sources: Subn>jtted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUI' 03-008 (Resolution 03-$9)
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
CUP 07-023 (RV Storage)
Page 19
KVII. 1VIANDATUR'Y F1ND[NC~S OF SIGNTFi[CANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects
of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Items a, b & c - No Substantial Change From Previous Analysis:
Based upon the foregoing, the proposed project does not have the potential to degrade the
quality of the envirorunent, substantially reduce the habitats or wildlife populations to
decrease or threaten, eluiunate, or reduce anmal ranges, etc. The proposed project does not
cause unmitigated environmental effects that will cause substantial effects on htunan beings,
either directly or indirectly. In addition, the proposed project does have air quality impacts
that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable when viewed in connection
other outdoor RV storage facilities.
The previous environmental analysis determined that adding outdoor RV storage to the
Irvine Industrial Complex as a conditionally permitted use and conditionally permitting the
use at self storage facilities would comply with the regulations of the Communty
Development Department, Air Quality Management District, and Orange County Fire
Authority, which reduces any potential impacts, related to aesthetics, air quality, biological
resotuces, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, traffic, and noise to a level of
iusignificauce. The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment nor achieve short-term enviroiunental goals to the disadvantage of the long-
term. It does not have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable or
that would cause substantial adverse impacts on human beings.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Negative Declaration for ZC 03-004 & CUP 03-008 (Resolution 03-89)
EKHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION N0.4099
Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B
RE50LUTION N0.4099
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1. 1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped August 26, 2008, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the
Director of Community Development in accordance with this Exhibit. The
Community Development Director may also approve subsequent minor
modifications to the use if such modifications are consistent with
provisions of the Tustin City Code.
(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 is received by the Community Development
Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1. 3 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director.
(1) 1. 4 Conditional Use Permit 07-023 may be reviewed annually or more often, if
deemed necessary by the Community Development Department, to
ensure compliance with the conditions contained herein. If the use is not
operated in accordance with conditions of approval included in Exhibit A of
Resolution No. 4099 or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are
affecting the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community
Development Director may impose additional conditions to eliminate the
nuisance or negative impacts or may initiate proceedings to revoke the
Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1. 5 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 07-023 is contingent upon the 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 notarized
"Notice of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval"
form. The forms shall be established by the Director of Community
Development, and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the
Community Development Department.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
(2) CEQA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
(3} CALIFORNIA CODE/S (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(4) DESIGN REVIEW (7) PC/CC POLICY
**'" EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit B
Resolution 4099
CUP 07-023
Page 2
(1) 1. 6 As a condition of approval of Conditional Use Permit 07-023, the applicant
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, 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 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 defense of any such action under this condition.
(1) 1. 7 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the payment of
a civil penalty of $100.00 for each violation, or such other amounts as the
City Council may establish by ordinance or resolution, and for each day
the violation exists, subject to the applicable notice, hearing, and appeal
process as established by the Tustin City Code.
(1) 1. 8 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any
necessary code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the
applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the
Tustin City Code.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2. 1 Only recreational vehicles meeting the definition contained in Section III of
the Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community District Regulations,
adopted by Ordinance 1278, shall be authorized to be stored on-site.
(1) 2. 2 The RV Storage shall be accessory to the primary self-storage facility. If
the primary use ceases, the use of the outdoor recreational vehicle
storage shall cease.
(1) 2. 3 The RV Storage area shall be located on the rear half of the lot. No RV
Storage is permitted to be on the front half of the lot.
(1) 2.4 The RV Storage area shall not cover more than 25 percent of the total lot
area.
(1) 2.5 No outdoor storage, other than storage of recreational vehicles, is
permitted on the site.
(1) 2. 6 The RV storage area shall be screened on all sides with an effective
combination of solid walls, solid gates, and dense landscaping.
(1) 2. 7 The RV storage area shall not encroach into required parking spaces or
landscape areas.
Exhibit B
Resolution 4099
CUP 07-023
Page 3
(1) 2. 8 No vehicle shall be parked or stored in a manner which obstructs access
to any door, window, or other entrance to, or exit from, any building.
(1) 2. 9 The sale, service, or maintenance of recreational vehicles on-site shall not
be permitted.
(1) 2. 10 No septic dumping station shall be established on-site.
(1) 2. 11 No recreational vehicle shall be inhabited while being stored.
BUILDING
(1) 3. 1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
2007 California Building Code (CBC), 2007 California Mechanical Code
(CMC), 2007 California Plumbing Codes (CPC), 2007 California Electrical
Code (CEC), California Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, 2005 Title 24
Energy Regulations, City Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and
regulations 2005 Edition.
(1) 3. 2 Prior to permit issuance, clearance from the Orange County Fire Authority
is required.
(1) 3. 3 Prior to issuance of a demolition, precise/rough grading, and/or building
permit with a valuation of $50,000 or greater, the applicant shall submit for
approval by the City of Tustin, Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris
collection, disposal, and diversion information on City approved forms.
(1) 3.4 At least 50 percent of the construction debris shall be diverted from landfill
to the recycling plants. A security deposit in the amount of five percent of
the project construction valuation for a C&D will be collected prior to
issuance of permit. Priar to final inspection, the applicant shall submit to
the City of Tustin documents (i.e. receipt from vendor) showing actual
weight or volume of each material of C&D diverted to the recycling center
(City Ordinance 1281). For any questions or concerns, please contact Joe
Meyers, Administrative Services Manager for the Public Works
Department at (714) 573-3173.
PUBLIC WORKS
(1) 4.1 The applicant shall not alter the condition of or construct any
improvements or structures within the public right-of-way without the
approval of the City's Public Works Department.
(1) 4.2 The activities shall not operate in such a manner that would impact any
traffic lanes, cause back-up (queuing) of vehicles into the public right-of-
Exhibit B
Resolution 4099
CUP 07-023
Page 4
way, or create any unsafe conditions. The applicant shall be responsible
for any damage to public facilities within the public right-of-way.
{1) 4.3 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit for approval, by
the Community Development and Public Works Departments, an
amendment to the approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to
include R.V. storage.
(1) 4.4 Prior to submittal of the amended Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), the applicant shall submit a deposit of $700.00 to the Public
Works Department for the estimated cost for reviewing the WQMP.
POLICE
(1) 5.1 Adequate access per the City of Tustin Police Department and the Orange
County Fire Authority regulations shall be permitted at all times.
(1) 5.2 Monitoring of the security cameras shall be provided by an off-site security
firm while the business is closed.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
(1) 6.1 All revisions and/or changes to the plans are subject to review and
approval by the OCFA.
FEES
(1) 7.1 Prior to issuance of any permits, payment shall be made of all applicable
fees, including but not limited to, the following:
• Building and Planning Plan Check and Permit Fees
• Orange County Fire Authority Fees
(1) 7.2 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 COUNTY CLERK 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
that 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.