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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 02-15RESOLUTION NO. 02-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR THE EXECUTION OF A RESIDENTIAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BETWEEN THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND HERITAGE PLACE, L.P. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1101 SYCAMORE AVENUE. The Tustin City Council does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The City Council finds and determines as follows: A. That the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the Tustin Redevelopment Agency, the City of Tustin and Heritage Place, L.P. is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act; B. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project and have been distributed for public review; C. The City Council of the City of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Redevelopment Agency staff and other interested parties with respect to the subject Negative Declaration; and D. The City Council has evaluated the proposed Negative Declaration and determined that the execution of a DDA will not have a significant effect on the environment. II. A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The City Council has received and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration prior to approving the execution of a DDA, and found that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the execution of a DDA for the project located at 1101 Sycamore Avenue, Tustin. Further, the City Council finds the execution of a DDA for the senior citizen housing project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code Section. The City Council hereby adopts the Final Negative Declaration for the execution of a DDA for the Resolution No. 02-15 Page 2 of 2 senior citizen housing project located at 1101 Sycamore Avenue, Tustin, California. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council held on the 19th day of February, 2002. JE-2F'I~R~' M. THOMAS Mayor PAMELA STOKER City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-15 PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 02-15 was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 19th day of February, 2002. COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Thomas, None COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: ,~one COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None Worley, Bone, Doyle, Kawashima PAMELA STOKER City Clerk COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 (714~ 573-3]00 NEGATIVE DECLARATION Project Title: Heritage Place at Tustin Disposition and Developer Agreement (DDA) Project Location: 1101 Sycamore Avenue, Tustin, California Project Description: The execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) by and between the Ci~' of Tusiin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, and Tustin Heritage Place, LP, the site developer, which will authorize issuance of two Agency loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed S600,000 to assist in the development ora 54-unit affordable senior citizen housing project. The Agency loans will be secured by loan agreements, promissory notes, and deeds of trust along with a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Resu-icdve Covenants to be recorded against the property for a period of not less than 55 years. Project Proponent: .Mnerican Senior Living, 1740 E..Garry, Suite 105, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Lead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom Telephone: (714) 573-3174 The Community Development Department has conducted an Initial Study for the above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of that study hereby finds: That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. That potential significant effects were identified, but revisions have been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said. Mitigation Measures are included in Attachment A of the Initial Study which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. The Initial Study which provides the basis for this determination is attached and is on file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins with the public notice of Negative Declaration and extends for uventy (20) calendar days. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review period may be extended if deemed necessary. REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2002. Date 01-31-02 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Wa),. Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 573-3100 INITIAL STUDY BACKGROUND Project Title: Heritage Place at Tusrin Disposition and Developer Agreement (DDA) Lead Agency: City of Tustin Redevelopment Agency 300 Centennial Way Tusfin. California 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom Phone: (714) 573-3174 Project Location: 1101 Sycamore Avenue Project Sponsor's Name and Address: American Senior Living 1740 E. Gan'3.', Suite 105 Santa Ana, CA 92705 General Plan Desigmation: High Density Residential Zoning Designation: Multiple Family Residential District eR-3) Project Description: Redevelopment Agency approval for execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the City of Tustin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, and Tustin Heritage Place, LP, the site developer, which will authorize issuance of two Agency loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 to assist in the development of a 54-unit affordable senior citizen housing project. The Agency loans will be secured by loan agreements. promissow notes, and deeds of trust along with a Regulatow Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to be recorded against fl',e property ibr a period of not less than 55 years. Surrounding Uses: North: Hosmta] South: Offices and Muti-Family Residential East: Multi-family Residential West: Hospital Parking Lot Other public agencies whose approval is required: Orange County Fire Authority Orange Count.'3.' Health Care Agency South Coast Air Quality Managemem District Other ..--n City of lrvine ~ . [] City of Santa Ana [] Orange Counry EMA 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 lmpact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below. [~]Land Use and Planning [--[Population and Housing [--[Geological Problems [-]Water [--]Air Qualit-y [-]Transportation& Circulation [-]Biological Resources [-]Ener~' and Mineral Resources i-]Hazards [--]Noise [--]Public Services [--]Utilities and Sen, ice Systems I']A'esthetics [--]Cultural Resources ~Recreation ~]Mandator3.' Findings of Significance C. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: 1 find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a sigmificant 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 environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLAIL~.TION will be prepared. I find 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 an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on auached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant 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 significant effect on the environment, there WiLL NOT be a sig'nificant 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 E1R. 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 \VILL 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 pursuan: to that earlier NEGATI\.'E DECLAILa, TION. including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Justiha~ g:illkom, Associate Planner Title Assocjate Plalaner Date 01-31-02 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 9) D. EVALUATION OF ENWIRONWIENTAL IMPACTS Directions A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g. the projecl will not expose sensinve receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). All answers must take into account the whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level, indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact ma)' occur, the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impacl" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Si~tmificant Impact" entries when the determination is made. an EIR is required. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross- referenced). a). Earlier analvses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identig, which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Sig'nificant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacled should be cited in the discussion. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies normally address the ouestions from this checkhst tha: are relevant to a pro. iect's environmenta', effects in whatever format ts selected. The explanation of each issue should identi~': a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any. used to evaluate each question: and. b) the mitigation measure identified, if an3'. to reduce the impact to less than sig, nificance. EVALUATION OF ENWIRONMENTAL IMPACTS !. AESTHETICS- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b.) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, urees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially' degrade the existing visual character or quality of*he site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect da)' or nighttime views in the area? 11. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental 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 Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant lo the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Pro,am of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Wilhamson 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? III. AIR QUALI'FY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of thc applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an exisung or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of an)' 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 thresholds for ozone precursors;'? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Significant Potentialb: With Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporation Less Than Sign(/~cant Impact No Impact IX'. 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 stares species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or olher 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, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or mi~atow fish or wildlife species or with estabiished native resident or migrator wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nurser)' si~es? e) Conflict wtth any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? 0 Confltct with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, .Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? 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 &stroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb anv human remains, including those interred outside of ibrmal cemeteries? Vi. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, includmg the risk of loss. injury, or death involving: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation S~m~ficant Incorporation Imr~act A'o Impact i) Rupture of a knoa~ 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 kaown fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology, Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) R. esuh 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 ofadequateiy supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste waz,,'w disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 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 reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions invoh'ing the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous 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 of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard tbr people residing or working m the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity or a private airstrip, would the project result in a safey hazard for people residing. or working m the project area? Potentially Significant Imoact Less Than Significant l~th Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant lmpact A'o lmr~ac: g) impair impiemen;ation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose peopie or structures to a significant risk of loss. injury or death revolving wildland fires, including where Mldlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: - Would the project: a'} Violate an)' 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 deficil in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., lhe 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 wanted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pancm of the sitc or area, including fnrough the alteration of the course o fa stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pauem 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 mnoffin a manner which would result m flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water wkich would exceed the capacity of existing or piarmed 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 Irk~urance Rme Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hav, ard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i'~ Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss. injury or death involving lioodmg as a resuh o£ the failure of levee or dam? j) lnundationby seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: Potcmtiall3, 5igno~cant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant lmpact No tnmac,. a) Physically divide an established communny? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan. policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (mchding, 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 habital 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 or a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan. specific plan or other land use plan? XI. NOISE- Would the project result in: a) Exposure ofpersons 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? b) Exposure 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? l) For a prqieci within the vicinity ora private airstrip. would the projec: expose people residing or working in the prqiect area to excess noise levels? XI I. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial populauon 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': Significant Potentially 14'~th Signicant Mitigation Impact Incorporation Less Than Significant lrnpact No lin?act c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Xlll. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically altered govemmenta] 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'.) XIV. RECREATION- a) Would the project ~ncrease 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 fhcilities 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 file 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 paterns, 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 xntersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access'.) Result in inadequate parking capacity? Potentiall) Sign!ficant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation hico~, oration Less Than Significant Impact No Impact g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERV'ICE SYSTEMS- Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the consmacrion of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects'? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water du-ainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause sigvdficant em, ironmental 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 permiued capacity lo accommodate 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 em'ironment, 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 inmacts thru are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulativejy considerable" means that the mcrememal effects of a prqiect 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 effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potential!y Significant Impact Less Than Sign{lqcant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact A'o ]nlr~act ATTACHMENT A EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS HERITAGE PLACE AT TUSTIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BACKGROUND The project involves the construction of a 54-unit affordable senior citizen housing project located at 1101 Sycamore Avenue. The City Council approved the entitlements and environmental document for the project on May 14, 2001. The project also includes the execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) by and between the City of Tustin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency), and Tustin Heritage Place, LP. (Developer). The DDA will authorize the Agency to enter into two loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 to assist in the development of the project. The Agency loans will be secured by loan agreements, promissory notes, and deeds of trust along with a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to be recorded against the property for a period of not less than 55 years (loan documents). This environmental evaluation is focused on the execution of the DDA and necessary loan documents for the project. 1. AESTHETICS Items a throuqh d - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents for the project to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA will not have any effects on aesthetics in the area including scenic vistas or scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rocks outcropping, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. The execution of a DDA and loans will not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the plan area or its surroundings. Sources: Tustin Zoning Code Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitorinq Required: None Required 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Items a through c -"No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will have no impacts on any farmland, nor will it conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract. The execution of a DDA will not result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. Heritage Place DDA Initial Study - Artachment A Page 2 of 7 Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitorinq Required: None Required AIR QUALITY Items a through e -"No Impact. The execution of a DDA and neces.sary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any applicable air plan, violate any air quality standard, result in a cumulatively considerable increase of any cdteda pollutant as applicable by federal or ambient air quality standard, nor will it expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations or create objectionable odor affecting a substantial number of people. Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules and Regulations Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Items a throuqh f- "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not have any effects to any unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal life identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would occur as a result of the execution of the DDA. Sources: Tustin General Plan Field Inspection Mitigation/Monitorinq Required: None Required Heritage Place DDA lnigal Study - Attachment A Page 3 of 7 CULTURAL RESOURCES Items a through - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not adversely affect any historical resources or archaeological resources or destroy or disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains, or unique geologic feature. Sources: Cultural Resources District Tustin Zoning Code General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Reauired: None Required GEOLOGY AND SOILS Items a (I). a (ii), a (iii), a (iv).. b, c, d .and e - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not expose people to potential adverse geologic impacts, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving the rupture of a known earthquake fault, strong seismic ground shaking, landslides, soil erosion, or loss of top soil, nor is the project located on unstable or expansive soil. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitiaation/Monitorinq Required: None Required HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Items a throuqh h -"No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not result in significant hazards (i.e. explosion, hazardous materials spill, interference with emergency response plans, wildland fires, etc.), nor is the project area located within an airport land use plan or vicinity of a pdvate airstrip. Sources: Project Plans Tustin General Plan Mitiaation/Monitorinq Required: None Required Heritage Place DD.4 Initial Stud)' - Attachment Page 4 of 7 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Items a throuqh i - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not violate any water quality standards or waste water discharge requirements, deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge, alter the existing drainage pattern, create of contribute runoff water, degrade water quality, place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area, expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving levee or dam, and be inundated by seiche, tsunami, or mudfiow. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitorinq Required: None Required 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING Items a throuqh c -"No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans is consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan to provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the City's need for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse socio-economic needs (Housing Element Goal 1). The execution of a DDA will not physically divide an established community or conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan. Sources; Tustin General Plan Tustin Zoning Code Project Plan Mitiigation/Monitodnq Required: None Required 10. MINERAL RESOURCES Items a and b -"No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not result in loss of a known mineral resource or availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on the general plan or other applicable land use maps. Heritage Place DDA Initial Study - A ttachmen: A Page 5 of 7 . Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitorinq Reouired: None Required 11. NOISE Items a throuqh f- "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards established in the general plan, noise ordinance, or excessive ground vibrations, nor will it create a permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels. Sources: Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Mitiigation/Monitoring Required: None Required 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING Items a, b., and c .-".No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not increase population. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Item a -" No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not create demand for alteration or addition of government facilities or services (fire and police protection, schools, parks, etc.). Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Reauired: None Required Heritage Place DD.~ Initial Study' - ~ttachrnent ~1 Page 6 of 7 14. RECREATION Items a and b - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not increase demand for neighborhood parks or recreational facilities. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitiaation/Monitorinq Required: None Required 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Items a through g - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not have any effects on the traffic generation and circulation patterns within the project area. The execution of the DDA and loans will not result in changes to air traffic patterns, emergency access, level of service standards, or conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. Sources: Tustin General Plan ' Mitigation/Monitorinq Reauired: None Required 16. UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Items a throuqh g - "No Impact": The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents to assist in the development of a fifty-four (54) unit senior affordable housing project would not involve physical improvements. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and loans will not have any impacts to water treatment, water supply, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitgation/Monitorinq Required: None Required Heritage Place DDA Initial Study -Attachment A Page 7 of 7 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Items a throuqh c - "No Impact": The purpose of the DDA is to authorize the issuance of two Agency loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 to assist in the development of the project. The Agency loans will be secured by loan agreements, promissory notes, and deeds of trust along with a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to be recorded against the property for a period of not less than 55 years. This environmental evaluation is focused on the execution of the DDA and loan documents for the project. There would be no physical improvement or changes in the environment as a result of the execution of a DDA and loan documents for the construction financing of a 54 unit senior affordable housing. A Final Negative Declaration for construction of the project was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2001. The execution of a DDA and necessary loan documents for the construction financing of a 54 unit senior affordable housing project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term goals, nor produce significant negative indirect or direct effects on humans. S'\Cdd JUSTINA',current olanmr~j:~=nvi'onmentai~Herltage P~ace DDA - ND Evaluation.doc