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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 00-47 3 4 ~0 i2 i_~ i? !9 21 22 ?3 24 ;5 27 2~ RESOLUTION NO. 00-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-003 AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The City Council of the City of Tuslin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The City Council fines and determines as follows: That General Plan Amendment 99-003 and [he related applications for Conditional Use Permit 99-026 and Design Review 99-033 are considered "projects" pursuant to Ihe terms of the California Environmenlal Qual;ty Act; and A Negative Declaration has bgen ~ - '~ pr_pa,e,., for th~s project and has been distributed for public review. The Planning Commission of the Cily of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Director and other interested parties with respect, to the subject Negative Declaration, and on June 12, 2000 recommended that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration. The City Council of the City of Tustin has reviewed and considered the Final Negative Declaration and has determined that the Final Negative Declaration ~s adequate and complete. 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 approval of the proposed project, and found that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the proposed project. On the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public hearing process, the Council finds that although the proposed project could have impacts, there will not be a significant effect bemuse mitigation measures identified in the Final Negative Declaration have been incorporated into the project which mitigate any potontial significant effects to a point where clearly no significant effect would occur. The mitigation measures are identified in Exhibit A and are conditions of approval in Planning Commission Resolution No. 3734 for Conditional Use Permit 99- 026 and Design Review 99-033. In addition, the City Council finds that the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources as defined in Section 7! 1.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Il 12 ]4 15 '. 6 17 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 Res,~utlon 00-47 Page 2 of 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of tile Tustin I~lanrfirlg Commission, held on the 3rd. day of July, 2000. pAICvf'ELA'-S-T-O KE R City Clerk Mayor STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, Pamela Stoker, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, do 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. 00-47 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 3r~ day of July, 2000, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNClLMEMBER ABSENT: THOMAS, WORLEY, SALTARELLI, DOYLE, POTTS NONE NONE NONE PAMELA STOKER CITY CLERK Exh.ib~ t A COMM UNITY I)EVELOPMENT DEPAI'tTMENq 300 Cemcnnial Way, Tustin, C:4 92781 (710 573-310~ INITIAL STUDY BACKGROUND Project Title: !..cad Agerlcy: Conditional [)se Permit 9%026, Design Review 9%033 and GPA 99-003 City of'l'ngtin 31')0 Cenmnnial \Vay Tustin, C. alil'brnia 92780 Lori Ludi Lead Agency Contact Person: Project Location: 17241 Irvine Boulevard Prqiect Sponsor's Name and ..\ddress: General Plan l)csignation: Zoning Designation: Project Description: Surrounding Uses: North: Commercial South: Commercial Phone: (714) 573-3127 Parviz Shamtoub l 0..~> \Vilsiaire Boulevard, .-'4404 l.os Angeles, C..\ 90039 Professional OflSce Planned Comn]unity Commercial (PC-C()MM) Construction ora service station with a 1,400 square foot convenience store and 990 square foot car ,,,,'ash. Other public agencies whose approval is required' (')range Counly F'ire Authority ()range County Heallh Care Agency South Coast Air Quality Management Dislrict Other East: Commercial West: SR55 Freeway ROW [~ City of lrvine [--] City of Santa Ana ~ Orange Coumy lq, MA 1:I. I']NVII~,ON:'~II;;N I'AI, F..',,(;'I'()I¢,S I'()'I'I';N I'IALI.Y AI" I"I:;C'fi:;I) The environmental thctors checked bdow would be potentially affected by this prqject, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant hnpact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below. .__~I.mld Use and Pla;ming [-]Population and Housing [~Geological Problems [--]Water [-~-_-_]Air Quality [~]Transportation & Circulation ['--]Biological Resources ~--'~Encrgy and Mineral Resources C~'-J Hazards [--[Noise [--},Public Sen'ices [-~Utilities and Service Systems [-]Aesthetics ~'-~Cultural R. esources ,r~Recreation ~=_JMandatory Findings t; f Significance (7. I)ETERMINATION: On tile basis t)i' this initial evaluation: ,i~ I lind that tile proposed project COUI.D NO-l' have a significant effect on thc environment, and a NEGATIVE DI!CLAIL-VI'ION will be prepared. I find that although tile proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a s~gnificant effect ill this case because thc mitigation measures described on an atlached sheet have been added to the project. A NI~.GA'I'I\"E I)I'~C1..ARATION will be prepared. find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on tile enviroriment, and an FMVIRONMI£NI'AL IMPACT RI:~PORT is required. I lind that the proposed project SlAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but ~-t least one eft'eot 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 earlic,' mlalysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Miff oared." An ENV1RONMENTAI~ IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must mmlvze only the effects tlC'at remain to be addressed. I find that although tile proposed project could have a sigrfificant 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 EI R pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier Fl R, iilc!uding revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. I find that although Iht proposed project could have a significant effect on the environmem, lhere *VII..L NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in m~ earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) ha('e becn avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DEC'LARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed'upon the proposed project. Preparer: ~i~_.1~....,4, /.~~[ .. l:lizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Directo?x . Date_z~'" l) 2) 3) 4~ ~) 6) 7) 8) 9) !). EVAI, UATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL I.",II'AC'FS Dirt't; lioIl.~; A brief explanation is required for all ansx~ers except "No hnpact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency ciles itl 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 invoh'ed (e.g., tile project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No hnpact"answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to polhllants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). A!I answers must take into account the whoie action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level, indirect, direct, constnmtion, and operational impacts. Once ~he lead agency has determined that a particnlar physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers mu:;t indicate whether the impact is potentiaily significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Signiticant Impact" is appropriale if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, and EIR is required. "Negative Declaration: l,ess Than Sigm~.ic;mt \V~th Mitigation Incorporated" applies ;,~here the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significar. t Impact" to a "Less than Significant hnpact." The lead agency must describe lhe mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce tile effect ~o a less titan significant level (miligation measures fi'mn Scctior~ XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross- referencetP,. Earlier anah'scs 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 {lc) (3)([)). In tills case, a brief discussion should identity, the .~bllowing: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the at)ore checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and staie whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant 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 prqject. Lead auencies are e. ncouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential e° ~ impacts ( .=., ,2eneral 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 hdbrmalion Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or indMduals contacted 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 questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever fi)rmat is selected. The explanation of each issue should identify: a) tile significance criteria or threshold, if an)', used to evaluate each question; and, b) the mitigation measure identified, if an3', to reduce tile itnt'/act to less than significance. EV,\LI.L.'CI'ION ()F ENVIR(~.~MENT:~I, 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 characler or qualily of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source ofsubstantial light or glare which ~ould adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? 1I. AGRICULTURE IIESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Calitbrnia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by tile California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prbne Farmland. Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmhmd), as shown on tile maps prepared pursuant to tile Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of tile Cali£ornia R. esources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict v, iLi~ existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson .Act contract? c) Invoh'c other changes in tile existing environment whicil. due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? I!!. Alii QtJALITY: Where available, tile significance criteria established by the applicable air quality ~nanagetnent or air pollution connol district may be relied upon to make the following dctermhmtions. Would the project: a) Cortflict with or obstruct implementation oftbe applicable air quality plan? b) Violate rely air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing tlr projected air quality :ioiation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase ofany 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) Creme objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? l~olerll I(It IX ,",'ignificant Impact I.e.,,.s l'han With Le.s.~ l lvan Ahtigation Si~n!ficant Incorporation Impact ,VO [] [] [] IV. BIOI,OGICAL RESOL!RCES: - Would the project: a) I lave a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modificatim~s, on a,y speci,.:s Jden,ifie:l as a candidate, -';ensitive, or special status species in iocal or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the Calitbrnia. Department of'Fish and Game or U.S. l:isi: and \Vildlif'e Service? b'} l lave a subs!antial adverse effect on any ;iparian habitat o,' other sensitive nnmral con,.mtmity ide,mfied in local or regional plans, noiicies, regulations or by the California D,.:?a,'tment offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildiife Service? c) }lave a substantial adverse effe.:t on federaliy pro:cote2, wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coaslal, etc.) throu"h direct removai, filling, hydrological intem~ption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any na,,ive resident or m'.gratoo fish ',ir wildlife species or wi~h established native resident or migrator' wild!ilk corridors, or imnede the use of native wildlife nurse~ sites.'7 e) Conflict with any .oca, policies or ordinances pro,ecl,rig biological resources, such as a ~ree preservalion policy ordinance? 0 Conflict with the provisions of'an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Com~,aunity Censervafion Plan. or other approved local, regional, or stale habitat conservation plan? l.e.rt Than .e, lgni, ficant I'otentic-'l!y With .~igni. li,'o,n Mi:igatio, .... !_m...l?yCt ..... _h w ~r_p_2r at t, ;n Signl./k:onl Impact No Impac_'[ V. CULTUR. AL RESOIJ'RCES: - Would the pro. iect: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in lhe 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 indireclly destro>' a unique paieontological resource or site or unit!ne geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries'? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOIl .Se - Would the project: a) Expose peop!c: or structures to potentmi sabs!antia! a& e.,-se effects, including the ~isk of loss. injury, or deafi~ involving' i) Rupture ora known earthquake fault, as delJncalcd on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other subslantial evidence ora known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publicatiou 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground fifilure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or ti~e loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or t}mt would become unstable as a result of !he prqject, and potentially result in on- or off-site hmdslide, lateral spreading. subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on exp~msive soil. as delined m Table 18-I-B o!' the Uniform Building Code (199.1), creating .-,ul'~stantial risks it) life or property? e) Have soils incapable ofadequalely supportinr.3', tile use of septic tanks or alternative x~ aste water disl'ms~ll s.vsmms v. here se:, ers are no~ avaibble for the disposal of ~ aste v,'ater? VII. HAZARL)S AND IIAZARDOIIS MATFI,[IAI.S: Would Lite project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public tlr thc environm-'mt through the routine transport, use. or dist:,osal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably ibrcseeable upset and accident conditions invoMng thc release of hazardot,s materials into tile environment? c) I{mit hazardous emissions or Ilar,die hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a si~e 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 environmem? e) For a project located within an airport land usc plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles ora public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in Ihe project area? f) For a prqiect within thc vicinity ora private airstrip. would me p~oject result in a safety hazard for people tcsidine or working in the project area? Poicntiui!y Impact l,c.~x 77~:~n Signtficant [mi)act ....... ?'E /_/_?'?~t .... g) Impair implementation ofor physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacttation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, inju~' or death involving wild!and rices, inc!,din.2 where - wildlands are adjacent Io nrbanized areas er where rc::idences are intermixed with wildkmds? VIII. IIYI)ROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: .-- Wou!cl the project' a) Violate any water quality stzndarcls o: waste discharge requirements? b) 5;ubstantially deplete groundwater s~:p,-,l[es c3: interfere substantially with grour, dwa!¢'r recharge st,ch that fl~erc would bca net defici~ in aquifer ve}t'me or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of iv'c- exisling nearby wells would drop to a leve! v, hich wot, Id not suppo~ existing land uses or t, lanned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially ahe~ the existing drainage pa.,qem of the site or area. including through the alteration of thc :ot,r~e of a stream or river, in a manner ;vhich would result in :;ubstamial erosion or siltation on- or ofl'-silc? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage p.'mern of the site or area. i,ncluding through the alteration of th,: course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amounl of surface runoff in a manner which would resnh in flooding on- or off-si~e? e) Create et contribute runoff water which wo,:ld exceed capacity of ex~sting or planned stormwater drainage sy:;tems or provide substantial additional sources of po!luted nmofl' f) t'):i:er..xise sun~t:mtially degrade water quality? g) Place hou~.in.,.i w;:hin a l O0-year flood hazard area as mapped on a fe&:r:fi I:'lood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a lO0.-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood fl~.)ws? i) Expose people or structures ~o a si:jnificant risk of loss, in. jury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure ora levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, o, m.k ,qo.~. IX. LA.NI~ USE AND PLANNING- Wm.,Id the project: a) Physical!y divide .',m established con:::m,lity? I'n;em:'.'l!y Sig~. ~:7:.'unt Impact l. ess Than 'dignific'ant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact :Vo Impact [-.3 E_-] b) Contiict 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 conserw,tion plan or natural community conserw~tion plan? X. MINER.4,1. RESOURCES - Would thc p~ojcct: a) Resuh in the loss ofavailability ora known mineral resource ti'mt wouid be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) P, esult in the loss of availability ora locally-important mineral resource recovery site delinemed on a local general plan, specific plan or other Im,d use plmf? Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generalion of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable siandards ofo:l;cr agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation ofcxcessb;e :2. roundborne vibration or groundborne noise lex els.'? c) A substantial permanent increase m ambient noise levels Jn the project vicinity aoo~ e levels existing wJthot,t thc project'? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase: in ambient noise levels in ti~e project vicini.:v above levels existing withotJt the prqiect? c) For a projec~ located within an airpmt land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles ora public airport or publlc use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in ti~e project area to excessive noise levels? ~ For a prqject within the vicinity ora p:'ivate air:;trip, would the project expose people reskling or working in tim project area to excess noise lex:ds? XII. I'OPULATION AND HOUSING .- Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either di~ ectly (tbr examvle, by proposing new homes m~d busin,:sses) or indirectly (for example, througil extension of road,., or other in£-astructure)? b) Displace substantial nmnbers of existing housing, necessitating the consm~ction of replacement housing elsewhere? l%!entiall),. Sigmficant Impact .$'igntJic ont Wtth Mttigatio~: Incorporation Signific'a~t Impact D_, ,Vo !mpcwI c) Displace substm~tial ntm~b,:r:; ofpeople, necessitating thc construction of [eplacement housing else~ here? ,5Iit,'~y:tio;? .g'i,?%t'icant [?IC OFD(.,r (Ii ;'O!: .Vo L..' E3 Xll[. I't..:IHAC SEIUv'IC]:'.S a) Would the prqiect result in substantial adverse physic, a! impacts associated wilh the pro,, ision of new or phvsic::lly a!tered novernlnental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental fi~cililies, the constrt,ztion of which coukl cau'.;e si:,..:.nificant environmental imFacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response tim::~ or olher performance objectives Ibr ;,ny of the public [:ire pr:;tcction? i'oiice protection? Schc,,')ls7 (1).th. CF ?ublic f~cilitJes'.' XIV. R I:.CI,I E ATI()'N' -.',) ',','c)t:]¢J th,, ....... p;oje¢i increase 'i:e use tu"'-', x..',.,...,..3,; ':- ~ neighb:):'hood and regional parks or miler recreational facilities s,:ch tl~at substantial physical det::rioration of tile fi:tilt?.,' '..~ ould occor or be accelerated? b) !)o;'~ :.he projc'ct include recreational f:acilities or require the ::onet"uctio,: or expansion of recreational fa'.zi!i:i.'es which n:!,_'i:t have an adverse r, hysica! cfi'oct on tl~e environment? ~.~,_". I'I,L-~NEPORT.'~TION.:TR,M'FIC .- \Vnuld the F,'ojcct: al) Cause att increase in ira,gtc which is substantial in relation to the exist:,ng traffic load and capaciD' of the street syslem (i.e. result in a subsmn:ial increase in either rite number of vehicit, ~rins thc' volume Io cap:?cily ratio (m roads, or b) L"::cevJ. e~!ber hxJix'idua!;v ,,i cum,fla~ix, ely', ~, level managemen: a.t:encv for dcsig:~med r:~:,!s :.;.' t:ighways? Rc.',h,, il". a c:ia119¢ c) ..... ~' ' in air traffic parterre;, :n:.luding either an increase i:~ tr:ffi"ic lcve!s or .a change in ioc':fion tha! resuhs in subs:a::tiai safe~3 risks? ch Substa:~fialiy increase h.':z.'.~rds due lo a d,:~ .... ffamre (e.g. silarp curt'es nr dan,_,::rc, us intcrsectkme) c:r inco,..npatihle uses [~...... farm ectuipmun:)? e) Resuh in inadequate emer.g'_'ncy access'? f~ Re:.bl~ in inadet;tmte narki:tf.: ca.~,~.c~tx'° __: ',d ._.j g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus tummJts, bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS-- Would the project: a) Exceed waste~ater treatlnent requirements ofthe applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in thc construction ofnew waler or wastewaler treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction ofx~hich could cause significant environmental cf feels? c) Require or result in tile construction of new storm water f~,cmues, the drainage facilities or expansion of existing "' ' ' construction of which could cause significant envirom,tent~,l effects7 d) Have sufficieat water supplies avmlable to serve tile pro. jeer from existing entitlemen:s and resources, or are new or expanded cntitlemeuts needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastcwater trcamlent provider which serves tlr may serve the prqject that it h~k5 adequate capacity to se~'c tile project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitmcuts': ~ Be served by' a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate tile project's .~olid waste disposal needs? g) Comply' with Ik, deral, state, and loc:d statutes and reaulations_ related to solid x~"astc. XVii. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does tile project ha,~e tile potemial to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat ora fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or x~ ildlife 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 t:iiminate important exatnples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are indMdually limited, but cutnulatively 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 tile project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on hunmn beings, either directly tlr indirectly? Potentially Sigmficant Impact .~,'i~;ntficant 14'ith Mttigation Incorporation Less Than Significant [tnl)act .'qo lmFaCt [2] ATTACIIM ENT A EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CONI)ITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-026, DESIGN REVIEW 99-033 & GENERAL PI,AN AMENDMENT 99-003 BACKGROUND The project sile, an approximate .52 acre vacant parcel, is located at i7241 IrTine Boulevard, on the north side of !rvine casl of the northbound SR.-55 Freeway on-ramp. The area in wifich the project site is located is surrounded by developed commercial uses to the north, sou~h and east. The SR-55 Freeway right-of-way is located m the west. The project site is located in the Planned Community-Commercia! (PC-COMM) zoning districl. The propose0 service station includes thc constr',.mtion o£ thc tbllow~ng: l.) Construction of three pump islands with a tolal of six pumps under a 3.440 souare foot canopy. 2.) Construction ,:)f' a i.400 square foot convenience store tha! would sell alcoholic be~'c:rages for off-site consump!ion. Constructic, n ora 990 square foot se!f-serve car wash. 4.) Construction of landscape planters, trash enclosure and paved surthce for circulation and parking. Design Review 99-033 is required to amhorize site design, architecture and landscaping; Conditional Use Permit 99-026 is required lo authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages tbr olT- s:.tc consumption. 'l,'he following mitigation measures are numbered to correspond with the. Conditions of Approval in lhe recommended resolution of approval. l. AESTHETICS Items a & b - No Imr~act: it atTect a scenic vista. The project site is no! located on a scenic highway nor does Items c & d - [,ess Than Sionificant with Mitization Incorporation: The proposed project will establish a new building at a prominent i.mersection within the community. The building has been designed Io be compatible with ~'he architectural styles of existing buildings vdthin the surrounding area. Over 16% of the site is proposed to be landscaping. Landscaping is required to be provided around the perimeter of the site and within the parking areas. Landscaping adjacent to the public right-of-ways is required to screen the viexv of'..he pump islands, consistent wilh the Auto Service Guidelines. The landscape planter area adjacent to lrvine Boulevard is 10-15 feet wide. Lighting on the site will be required to be directed on- site ~o avoid glare on adjacenl arlerials and propcrties'i. Mitigation Mcasurcs/Monitori:~g Required. 3.11 Details of all proposed lighting f. xturcs and a photometric study showing the location and anticipated distributio:, pattern of light of all proposed fixtures shall be provided. All new light fixtures shall be consistent with the architecture of the building. Ail exterior light_lng si~all be designed arid arranged as not to direct light or glare onto adjacent properties, in::!uding lh~ adjacent streets. Wall mounted fixtures shall be dii ected at a 90 degree angie directly toward the ground. All lighting shall be developed to provide a minilnum of one (1) footcandle of light coverage, in accordance with the City's Security Code, but not exceed thirty (30) footcm~dles. 5.1 'l'he site shall be landscaped consistent with the City's I.andsca:ping and Irrigation Guidelines. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of i-~er;ning and sufficient numbers t,£ shrubs and trees to provide adequate screening, subject to thc satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 5.3 A minimum of 15 r~ercent landscaping shall bc provided on thc project site including a landscape buffer around the perimeter of the site in accmdance with the Auto Service Dc.gign Guidelines and thc Parking I.,ot Design Guidelin::s. 5.4 Provide additional trees within the perimeter landscaping to increase the visual buffer ot'fl~e pmnp islands from public x'icw. \Vith the implcmentatiort of these mitigation measures and the conditions of approval, impacts related to aesthetics will be reduced to a level of insignificance. Sources: Project Application Tustin Security Code 2. AGRICULTUR. AL RESOURCES Items a.b & c -- No Impact: The proposed project will be located within an area that vacant and was previously developed with a service station. No i~npacts will occur to any agricultural uses or farmland. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin General Plan Mobil Ser¥ice Station (Conditional Use Permit 99-026. De.¥igr~ Revieh' 99-033 & (;cneral Plan Amendment 99-00~) Initial Stztc~c - Attachmcnt A Page 2 qf 14 3. AIR QUALITY Items a & b -- Less Than Significant with Mitivation lncorporatitm: Wilh respect to long- term air quality impacts, the proposed project involves the construction of a facility that is substantially similar to the service station that was previously located at the site. As su6h, no substantial increase in long-term, e_missions associated with stationary or mobile sources beyond the condition of the previous sen, ice station is anticipated. ,Minor short-term emissions of particulate matter may occur during grading. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Requi~ed: 2.11 The applicant shall comply with all City policies including thz City's Grading Pim~ regarding sho~ term construction emissions, including periodic watering of the site and prohibiting grading during second slage smog alerts and when wind velocities exceed 15 xniles per hour. Items c.d & e --No lmpact: The relatively small magnitude of tile project does not have the capacity to create a net increase of an5' criteria nollutant, expo:qe sensilive receptors to substantial concentrates, or create o~iectionable odors. With implementation of the almve miti2alion_ measures and conditions of approval tna~' ' ' =rad~.,~ activities in compliance with tile City of Tustin requires the applicant ,o conduct t,, '~,,, Grading Manual and obt.uin all necessary approvals anti permits from the SCAQMI) and the City or' Tustin, any potential impacts related 1,:) air quality will be reduced to a level of' insignificance. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules & Regulalions City of Tustin Grading Manual Project Application Field Inspection 4. BIOI,OG1CAL RESOURCES Items a. b. c. d. e & f--No Impact: The proposed projecl will be localed w/thin an area fi~at is vacant and was previously developed with a sen'ices station. No impacts will occur to endangered, threatened or rare species or habitats, locally designated species or natural communities, or wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. Mitigation Measures..%.Ionitoring Required: None Required 3, Iob il Scm,ice Sta:ion (Condttiona; O~ve ?ermit 99-026. Design R~.~ ~w., 9-033 & General Pl:~n .4mendment 99-003) Initial Stlta.h' - A ttacilment .4 Page 3 ~%£14 Sot:rces: Field Inspection Tustin General Plan . 5. CULTIJI;tAI~ RESOURCES hems a. b. c & d --- No Impact: ~.'he. proposed project involves construction of a service station with a convenience store and car wash on a site that is cmremly vacant, but was previously developed with a service station. No impacts to paleontological, archaeological, historical, religious resources, or disturbing of an) l~uman remains, will occur. Mitigation Measures.~Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin Gen:ral Plan 6. GEO1.OGY & SOILS llems a-i. a-ii. a-iii & b--Less Than SieniticanI with Mititzation Incorporation: A review of thc State of California Seismic Hazard Zone Map indicates that the pro. iect site is located in an area of potential liquefaction hazard. The Iopography of the site is relalively t]at and would require minor precise grading activity to prepare the site for new cons:."uction. Compliance with current codes will ensure that the design and construction of the ?!oposad project reduces any potential impacts related to fault ruptures, ground shaking, ground failure, liquefaction or unstable soils to a level of insignificance. Mil igation Measures. Monitoring Required: 2.! When sublnitting plans for a building permit, submit four (4) sets of plans, two (2) sets of specitications of, soils rel:x)rt, structural and energy calculatk)ns. F. iectrical, mechanical and plumbing plans shall be included. Grading plans, landscape plans, underground tank removal/instailation plans and signage plans may be submitted separately, but no building per:nits will be issued m~til all plans have been approved. 2.2 Indicate on the title sheet the applicable codes, City, State and Federal la,rs and regulations to include: 1997 Unilbnn Building Code with California Amendments 1997 Unilbnn Mechanical Code with California Amenchnents 1997 Uniform Pltm'~bing Code with California Amendments 1996 National Electrical Code with Califonfia Amendments City of Tustin Grading Ordinance City of Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelinea City of Tustin Private Improvement Standards Cily of'Fustin Security Ordinance ,~ h>bil Sera'ice Sta'ion (Conditional Use Permit 99-026. Design Review 99-033 & General t lan Amendment 99-003~ Initial Stud)' - Attaclm~en~ A Page 4 t~ 14 2.11 'fl:e applicant shall cornpiy '..,,'ii}~ all C_?ity policies regarding ShOl~. term constmclion emissions, including periodic watering of the site and prohibiting grading during second stage smog alerts and when wind velocities exceed 15 miles per hour. 2.13 Ali grading, drainage, vegetation and circulation shall comp!y with lhe City of Tustin Grading Manual. fi, ll street sections, curbs, gu',ters, sidewalks, ligNing and storm drain shall comply with on-site i:nprovemeut ::landards. Any deviations shall be brought to the a:tention of the Building Official and request for approval shall be submitted in writing prior to an3.' approval. Items a-iv. c. d & e - No lmpa_c_t..'. TI';c pro. jeer site is not loc:~ted within an area tnm is subject to se/cb, e, tsunami, volcanic hazards, landslides, or mudfiows, erosion, subsidence, or expansive soils. No unique geological or physical fealures are present within the area. \Vith implementation of the above mitigation measures and conditions of approval that requires the applicant to obtain all necessary approvals from the Community Development Department, the project design and construction will reduce potential impacts to a level of insJgni ficance. ~ources: TustJn General Plan City ofTustin Grading Manual Uni£orrn Building Code Project Application Field Evaluation 7. tlAZARDS & ltAZARDOUS MATERIALS Items a & b - l,ess ']'han Sionificant whh Mitioation Incorporation: Operation c.f the service station, convenience store and/or car wash may expose customers and emplo:'ecs to petroleum products, motor oil and other automotive substances which are highly flammable and known to be carcinogen. These uses may risk polenlial contamination and exposing employees and the general public to hazardous substances. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: 2.3 Complete the hazardous mmerial questionnaire and ~l~e air quali5' questionnaire and submit to the Building Division and the proper agencie.q. On these tbmv;, if ~swer to any' of ~.}~e questions is "3'es", clearances form Hazardous .Material Disclosure Office and from Air Quality .Mmnagement District shall be s::bmitted tt:e Building Division prior to approval. 2.4 The applicant shall obtain all necessao' approval:; tb.n'n tile Community Development Department, Orange County }:ire Aulherity l'laau'dous Malerials Disclosure Office, Orange County ~['lealth Care Agency and Occupational Safety Hazard As:;ociation (OSHA). 3 fol.'il Service l;ta!ion (Conaitio~,:,~ l..~'e ,r. :rmi; 09.0,26 £)c'.¥ij;n Rc'e&hv 99-03 3 & (L, neral Plan .4mendment 99-003) ]nitiM .q:u:]v- Attachmet~t .4 i~,~.ge 5 c~r l4 6.18 7.12 8.6 8.8 The applicant shall be responsible for taking appropriate corrective actkm lo address any surface contamination as required for any accidental spills, as reqt,ircd to the satisfaction of the I lealth Care Agency. This development shall .co_reply with all aI',plicable provisions of the City of Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and ali federal, state and Regional Water Quality Control Board and Orange County Sani!ation District r, fles and regulations as they relate to service st.'ttion facilities. Thc plan shall be designed in accor&mce v,'ifl~, but not limited to, the following: · Fueling area shall bc designed to prevent ru~l-on of storm water and the run-offofspills; · Paving of fueling arca with !'ortland cement concrete; Provide an overhead cover over thc fueiing area; · [;se a perimeter drain or slope pa~.ement inward with drainage to stun[:..,; · Ifa dead-end sump is not used to collect spills, an oil/water separator is to be installed. Spills cart be contairtcd within thc fueling area cither by using a perilnctcr c~rain or by sloping the pavement inward with drainage Io a sm,'np. In both cases Iht drain can be connected to the storm drain witl~ a valve that is (nfiy closed during fueling operations and left open at all mher times. Prior tc the issuance of any grading permits or building pcrmlts the applicant shall submit to ~he Fire Chief a list of the. quantities of all hazardous, llammable and combustible mmerials, liquids or gases. These liquids and materials are to be classified according to the "Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classi fication Handout". The submittal shall provide a summary sl:eet listing each hazmd class, the total quamity of chemicals stored per class m~d the total quantity of chemicals used in that class. Ail forms of materials are lo be converted to units of measure in pounds, gallons and cubic feet. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall contact the Orange (,'ounty Fire Authority Hazardous Materials Disclosure Office at (714) 744-0463 to obtain a "l-lazardous Materials Business Infornmtion and Chemical Inventory Packet". This shall be completed tu~d submitted to the Fire Chief before the issuance of any building permits. Mobil Service Station .'~ (Conditional Use Permit 99-026. Desi,gn Revtew 99-033 & Genera! Plan Amendment 99-003) Initial Stud), - .4ttachment .4 _ Page 6 of 14 Item d - I.ess Than Sitznificant Impact: The previous development on the vacant site was a service station that was demolished in 1993. After the demolition of the sen, ice station, the site was inspected by the County tlealth Care Agency for soil contamination. Con!amination was found and the property owner was xequired to clean-up the site and remove and/or treat any contaminated areas on the site before any development on the site is permitted. In April 1996 the County I lealth Care Ag~n%v re-inspected the site and found that the contaminated areas had been cleaned up and the site no longer has any contaminated soil. Mitigation Measure/Monitoring Required: None Items c. e. f. ~, & h - No Impact: The project site is not located within a airport land use plan or within two miles of a public or private airport. The closest school is located further than a quarter of .a mile from the project site. The proposed project does not interfere with any evacuation plans or emergency respense plans. The project sim is not within a wi]dland area, and would not expose indMduals or structures to the hazards of wildland fires. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Requi~ed: None Required. Sources: 'fustin General Plan ()range County Fire Authority Orange Count>' [lealth Cm'e Age.n. cy 8. HYDIIOLOGY & WATER QUALITY Item a- [.ess ]qmn Sitznilicant with Mitim:tion lncornoration: The impe'.x, ious suri'hce of'the project will drain into the existing storm drain system. Since the proposed use will be an atttomotive use on the subject property, pelroleum products, motor oil and other automotive substances may accidentally spill onlo thc impervious surfaces of the facility and drain into the system. However, a Water Quality Management Plan administered by the City of Tustin Public Works Department and the Regional Water Quali~y Control Board would be required Io mitigate and minimize runoff into the storm drain system. Any water dcposiled imo the san. liar3, sewer system for treatment shall be in complian?e with the Orange County Sanitation District requirements. '. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: 2.6 The applicant shall comply with the following conditions pertaining to the requirement for a Water Quality Management Plan: Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit for approval by the Community l)eve]opment and Public Works Departments, a \Vater Quality Management Plan (WQMP) specifically identiff'ing Best Managemenl Practices (BMPs) that will be nsed on site to control predictable poilu!ant mn-off. Mobil Sera,ice Station (Conditional Use Permit 99-026 Dexign Revir. h' 99-033 & General Plan Amendment 99-003.1 Initial Stud), - Attachment A Page 7 ,~r14 This WQMI' shall identify thc: structural and non-structural measures specified detailing implementation of BMPs whenever they are applicable to the project; the assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying the developer, parcel owner, maintenance association, lessee, etc.); and~ reference to the location(s)of structural BMPs. Prior to issuant~fi ~fgrading or demolition permits, the applicant shzdl obtain coverage under the NPDES Statewide Industrial Stormwater Permit for General Construction ActMtJes from the Slate Waler Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained shall be submitted to the Building Official of the City of Tustin. Prior to issuance of certificates of use and occupancy, building permits fca' indMdual tenant improvcmcnts or construction permits for a tank or pipeline, uses shall be identified and, for specified uses, the applicant shall propose plans and measures for h~ardous materials management (including, but not limited to, storage, emergency response, employee training, spill contingencies and disposal) to lhe satisfitction of the City of Tustin. ~ (..:~¥ l lazardous Materials .Management Plm~s shall be approved bv the '"' · 'l'ustin and other specified agencies such as thc (.)range Com::y Fire Authority, the l lealth Care Agency, and sev,'cring azencies to ensure implementation of each agency's respective requiremcms. Further, a copy of thc approved "t.tazardous Materi',ds Management Plans (I'tMMP)" s!~a!l be furnished to thc Building ()fficial of the City of Tustin. prior to the issuance of any certificate of use and occupm~cy. Certificai~'s or permits may be ministerially withheld if features needed to properly manage h~u'.ardous ~naterials cannot be incorporated into a previo~:sly completed building, center, or complex. 2.11 The applicant shall comply with all City policies including the City's Grading Plan regarding short tern~ construction emissions, including periodic watering of the site and prohibiting grading during second stage smog alerts and when wind velocities exceed 15 miles per hour. 2.12 Drainage, ,,'egctation, circulation, street sections, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, mid storm drains shall comply with the on-site Private hnprovexnent Stm~dards. 3.7 All site drainage shall be handled on-site and shall not be permitted to drain omo ad. jacent properties. Compliance with the above mitigation measures and conditions of approval will ensure that the design and construction reduces m~y potential impacts related to absorption rates, drainage patterns of surface runoff, or effect on the amount or quality of surthce or groundwaters lo a level of insignificance. The project does not have the capacity, to affect thc direction of currents in surface waters or amount or quality of groundwaters. Mobil Service Station (Conditional Use Permit 99-026. Design Revibw 99-033 & General Plan Amendment 99-003) Initial Stlt~, - Attachment A t'agc 8 of 14 Rems b. c. d. e. f. g, h: i & j - No hnpact: The project would not expose people or property to water related hazards such as flooding, change the course or direction of waters movements, or affect the quantity of groundwaters. Sources; Tustin General Plan City of Tustin Grading MTanual Public Works Department Orange County I tealth Care Agency Project Application 9. I.ANI) USE PLANNIN(; Items a. b & c-No Impact: 'lqm proposed project consists of constructing a service station with three pump islands, a 1,400 square foot convenience store and a 990 square foot car wash. The site is zoned Planned Community Commercial (1)C-COMM). At,lo sen'ice stations are a permitted use under lhis zoning district. The site is designated as Professional Office by the General Plan [.and Use Map, which is not consistent with the Zoning of the site. l'herefore, the applicant shall obtain approval from the Planning Commission and City Council to amend the General Plan designation fi'om Professional Office lo Co:'nmunitv Cormnercial. As proposed, the location and design of the facility is consistent with the development standards of the PC-COMM zoning district. The proposed project iws been designed to provide a landscape buffer that screens the view of the sen'ice bays, as recommended by the City's Auto Sen'ice Guidelines. The proposed project is similar to and compatible with o~her commercial uses in the vicinity. The proposed project is not anticipated to impact lau~d use or planning. Mitigation Measures: 1.8 Prior to obtaining Building Permits, the applicant shall obtain approval by the Planning Commission and City Council lo amend the General Plan designation from Professional Office to Community Commercial. The approval of Conditional Use Permit 99-026 and Design Review 99-033 shall become null and void if the General Plan Amendment is not obtained. 7.1 The title report and Parcel Map No. 27-45 identify a ten (10) foot wide Caltrans easement for water line purposes along the westerly property line which is in conflict with the proposed building location shown on the site plan. Prior lo issuance of building permits, this easement shall be eliminated. If the easement is not eliminated, a ten (10) foot setback from ~he westerly properly line shall be required and modifications lo the site plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Conunission. Mobil Service Station (Conditional la'sc Permit 99-026. Deskgn Rm'ich' 99-033 & Genet a/Plan .4mendrnent 99-003) Initial Stud), - Attachment A Page 9 of 14 7.2 The site plan shall be revised to correctly reflect thc dimensions of the existing parcel (159.72' by 145') as shown on the Assessors Parcel Map and Parcel Map No. 27-45 and the area proposed to be combined through a lot line adjustment (159.72' by 12') along the northerly property line. A lot line adjustment shall be required to combine thc additional area to thc north prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a' 1o~ line adjustmcn{ application for review and discretional' action by the City of Tustin. If the lot line adjustment is not approved, the depth of the site shall be reduced tweh, e (12) feet and the site design shall be modified and subject to tile review and approval of thc Planning Commission. Sources: Tustin General }'lan Tusfin Zoning Code Project Application Field t:.valuation I 0. MINERAL RESOUi,ICES 11. hems a & b- No !nmact: The construclion and operation of the ihci!ity will not use nonrenewable resource:; in a wasteful or inefficient manner. There are no known a~incr~:l resources located on the project site. .,Xlitigation Measures/Monitoring Required' None Required Sources: Tustin General Pl~:n NOISE hem a. b. c & d-- I.ess Than Si~onifica4~t with .MitiCzation Incol~oration: With ~..sp,.,..* to short-term noise impacts associated with construction, all construction will be required to conform to the Noise Ordinance and work may only be performed during permitted hours of construction. As such, short term noise impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance. No significant increase in long term noise impacts associated with generation of vehicular NoL ~ Iraffic is anticipaled. Operations of the facility will be required lo conform to thc ' ',~,~ Ordinance. Long-term operational noise will be reduced io a level of insignificance through compliance with the Noise Ordinance. A requirement that all service actMtics shall be conducted within the structure of the car v,'ash bay will also reduce noise to a level of insignificance. Mitigation Measures/Monitorir, g Required: 6.19 All rcquirememsofthe City's Noise Ordinance shall be met at all times. Mobil Set~'ice Station (Condittonal L,.Zve Permit 99-026. Design Review 99-033 & General Plan z~met~dmenl 99-003) Initial Stud), - .4 ttachmcnt .4 Page 10 of 14 6.33 All construction operations, including engine warm-rep and deliveries of' materials and equipment, shall be subject to the provisions of the 'lh:stin Noise Ordinance and shall take place only between the hours of 7:0(,} a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, unless otherwise determined by the Community Development Director and/or Building Official. 6.34 Construction hours shail' b'e clearly posted on the project silo to the satisfaction of fine Building OttScial. With implementation of the above mitigation measures and condilions of approval, potential noise impacts are reduced to a levei of insignificance. Items e & f-No Impact: The project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within rwo miles of a public or private airport. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: ]'ustin General Plan Noise Ordinance Project Application 12. POPIJI,ATION & IlOUSING ltems a. b & c-No Impact: 'l]~c proposed project is located on a vacant site that previously was developed with a sen'ice station and surrounded by existing commercial and £reeway right-of-way uses. The proposed project would not result in any direct increase in population nor induce substantial growth in the area. No impacts related to population or housing are anticipated. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required SOLlrces: Tustin General Plan Project Application Field Evaluation 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Item a- Less Than Si_onificant with Mitieation Incorporation: The project silo and surrounding commercial properties are currently subject to fire and police protection. The proposed project to construct an auto tholing facility is similar to lhe auto service station facilily that was demolished in 1993. Additional resources may be required to maintain these existing sen'ice levels and address potential criminal activity associated with a convenience store. Convenience stores have a higher probability to have levels of criminal actMty. Therefore, the proposed project may have an impact for additional Police services related to crime reduction. Mobil Sen,ice Station (Conditional Use ['armit 99-026. Design Re:'ie{4' 99-033 tq: General Plan Amendment 99-003,) Initial Study - .4 ttacim~ent .4 t'age 11 of t 4 Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: 3.12 To provide the clerk good visibility of the gas pumps and the grounds, the cash register shall be relocated so that it is closer lo the front door and so that ti:e clerk can be seen frmn the s!!'.ee_l. 6.11 A drop safe shall be installed fbr thc clerk to make deposits, limiting the am()unt of money at the register. 6.12 Video cameras, mirrors m~d height markers shall be installed for security pm'poses. 6.13 If determined by the Cl'fief of Police and the Commurfity Development l-)irector, based upon the number of calls for service, the owner and/or operator will be required to implement procedures to reduce the likelihood of criminal activity. Sources: Tustin Police l.)epartment ()range County Fire Authority Tustin Public \Vorks l)epartm..'nt 14. RECREATION ltems a & b--- No hnpact: Thc proposed reconstruction of an existing service stmion would not affect existing facilities nor crcale it demand for recreational fitcilities. Mitigation Measm'es/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin General Plan l'roject A. pplication 15. TRANSPOi~,TATIONfi'ItAFFIC Item a. d & g -- Less Than Sianificant Impact: The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the proposed project and found that the project, as compared to the vacant site, will result in an increase in traffic. However, the proposed project will not generate more traffic than the previous service station that was demolished on the site in 1993. A ly'pical service station. similar to the previous development, generates approximately 1000 daily trips. '['he traffic generated from the'previous service station development did not negatively affect the level of service for the adjacent arterials and intersections. Therefore, even with the increase of trips as colnpared Io the vacant site, lhe proposed project is not anticipated to impact the planned level of sen, ice for the adjacent arterials and intersections. No sali~t,,,' hazards or barriers for pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles or conflicts with bus turnouts are proposed. Adequate access is provided from tv~'o driveways off of lrvine Boulevard and the adjacent alley,. Automobiles accessing the site could create a hazard to vehicular and pedestrian traffic if stacking occurs within the public right-of-way. Mobil Service Station , Rertew 99-033 & Gcneral Plan .4tnendment 99-003) (Conditional O[~'e Permit 99-026 Desi~,n ' ~ initial Stud)' - Attachment A Page 12 of 14 Mitigatmn Measures/Monitoring Recluired: 6.4 Vehicle stacking across a public side walk sh~,ll be prohibited and any violation shall be subject to citation. The operator of the Ihcility is responsible for ensuring compliance and preventing, stacking across a pnblic sidewalk. 7.5 Install traffic signs and provide pavement markings at the easterly .access dr/vcway (private alley) onlo Irvine Boulevard indicating "Right Turn Only" for egress traffic from the site. Vehicles exiting the sile shall only be allowed Io turn right. A "No Exit" and pavement markings shall be installed adjacent to the westerly driveway. The applicant/property owner is responsible for maintaining configuration of westerly point of ingress Io prevent exiting. The signing and striping markings shall be consislent with Caltrans specifications. If, in the future, it is determined that motorists are proceeding with left turn movements onto lrvine Boulevard fi'om the. driveway in violation of the signed prohibition, then the applic,'mt shall be required to fully improve the center median to prevent left turn movements. I~ems b. c. e. & f-No Inmact: A total of ten (10) parking spaces are being provided consistent wi;h the off-street parking standards within the Tustm City Code. Six stand~u'd size parking spaces are located adjacent Io the south property line and are accessible from Irvine Boulevard and the adjacent alley. One handicap parking space and three (3) standard size spaces are located adjacent to the north side of thc building and accessible from a two-way drive aisle. No rail, walerborne, or air transportation is affected by the proposed project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Project Application Tustin Public Works;Traffic Engineer Mitigation Measures,'Monitoring Required: None Required 16. IJTII,ITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS Items a. b. c. d. e. f& g - No Impact: The proposed facility will be connected to existing utilities and s'ervice systems in the area. No substantial alterations to any utilities will be required. Sources: Tustin Public Works Department Field Inspection Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required j Mobil Sen,ice Station (Conditional (,tee Permit 99-026. De.vi,gn Review 99-033 & General Plan Amendment 99-003) Initial Stud.}' - `4ttachn,ent ,4 Page 13 of 14 17. blANi)ATOI~.Y FINDINGS OF' SI_(.~NJ._I'_'I_C.,__k_~_C_Jv, Iterns a. b& c-No hnpact: The proposed project is the construction of a service station, car wash and convenience store on a lot that is currently vacant. The previous development on the site was a gas station which was demolished in 1993. The project design, construction m~d operatkm_will comply wifi'~ the regulations of the Community Development Department, Air Quality Managemeht District, and Orange County Fire Authority which reduces any potential impacts related to geological problems, water qualily, air quality, hazards and noise to a level of insignificance. As such, the project does not have the potential lo degrade the quality of the enviromnent nor achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of the long-temp. It does not have impacts that are indMdually limited but cumulatively considerable or that would cause substantial ;:dverse impacts on human beings. Sources: Project Application Ciw and Agency R. cquireincnts Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required' None R. cquired A Iobil Sen ice Station ICondition~.d Lb'e :'ermit 99-02b. Dc.;'i~n Review 99-033 & General Plan Amendment 99-003) Initial Stud),- Anachment A Page 14 qf 14