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Home My WebLink About14 PIONEER RD. PARK 03-18-02AGENDA REPORT NO. 14 03-18-02 MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES PIONEER ROAD PARK SUMMARY: The Parks & Recreation Department requests approval of the Environmental Determination for Pioneer Road Park and Design Development Report for the Park Master Plan. Upon approval the project architect will proceed with preparation of plans and specifications in order to proceed with construction in the fall. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 02-16 (Attachment); and, Approve the Design Development Report (Attachment) for the Pioneer Road Park Master Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of the proposed improvements identified in the Design Development Report (DDR) is $1.8 million. The project will be funded through a combination of Proposition 12 Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act of 2000 ($818,000) and Park Development funds. BACKGROUND & SUMMARY: The East Tustin Specific Plan identifies several recreational open spaces, including the Pioneer Road Park site, for development. To implement the provisions of the Plan the City proposes to develop a neighborhood park to provide open space and recreation opportunities for community residents. The site is located on 3.1 acres in the East Tustin Ranch area and is bounded by Pioneer Road to the west, the Salvation Army to the east and residential developments to the north, south and southwest. The DDR, prepared by David Volz Design Landscape Architects, describes two age specific play areas, landscape improvements, a half-court basketball court, water play feature, a hard surface volleyball court, fitness trail, picnic areas and a parking lot with 15 stalls and 3 handicap stalls. The plan was a product of two citizen workshops; one held on site September 15, 2001 and a conceptual design review held at the Parks & Recreation Meeting on October 18, 2001. During the community workshops, residents participated in the initial design concepts, then provided suggestions for adjustments in amenity locations within the Park Plan. Consideration was given in moving the parking area, restroom and tot lot farther from the southern boundary of the park. Following further review the Architect and Parks & Recreation Commission supported the relocation of these amenities approximately 60 feet farther north in the Park Master Plan. Additional landscape buffering was also recommended. Based upon an initial study by the Community Development Department, the proposed project will not result in additional impacts previously examined in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the East Tustin Specific Plan, which served as the Program EIR for the proposed project. Upon approval of the DDR for the Master Plan the project architect will begin preparation of construction documents and plans. The estimated project timeline follows: PHASE Preparation of Construction Documents Bid Phase Construction Phase Maintenance Phase Park Grand Opening TIMELINE March 2002 - May 2002 June 2002 - July 2002 August 2002 - January 2003 February 2003 - April 2003 May 2003 Patrick Sanchez ~ Director, Parks and Recreation Services Ga~. gill ~ / SupenntenCec~t' Attachments: Resolution 02-16 Initial Study Design Development Report PIONEER ROAD PARK EIR 6 7 8 9 10 '! 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 ]9 2O 21 22 ~3 24 25 RESOLUTION NO. 02-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 3.1-ACRE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE AT 10250 PIONEER ROAD AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA EN¥1RONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: The City Council finds and determines as follows: A. That development of the 3.1-acre neighborhood park is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act. B. An Initial Study has been prepared for this project and attached hereto as Exhibit A. Based on the Initial Study, the project will not result in additional impacts previously examined in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the East Tustin Specific Plan, which serves as a Program EIR for the proposed project. II. The East Tustin Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (85-2), previously certified on March 17, 1986, as modified by subsequently adopted supplements and addenda, was considered prior to approval of this project. The City Council finds that all effects of this project including impacts related to air quality, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, and noise were examined in the Program EIR. No additional significant environmental effects will occur from the project. All feasible mitigation measures in the Program EIR are incorporated into this project and no new additional mitigation measures or alternatives are necessary. The Final EIR is therefore determined to be adequate to serve as a Program EIR for this project and satisfies all requirements of Section 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act. 6 7 8 9 10 ]] 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on March 18, 2002. Jeffery M. Thomas Mayor PAMELA STOKER City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-16 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 5; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 02-16 was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 4th day of March, 2002. COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: PAMELA STOKER City Clerk COMM[.INITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Wa),, Tztslin.. C'A 92780 (714) 5 73-31 O0 INITIAL STUDY Am BACKGROUND Project Title: Lead Agency': Pioneer Park City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, Califomia 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Minoo Ashabi Project Location: 10250 Pioneer Road Pro. jeer Sponsor's Name and Address: Phone: (714) 573-3126 City of Tustin Department of Parks and Recremion 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92780 General Plan Designation: Zoning Designation: Project Description: Surrounding Uses: North: Church Use South: Residential Other public agencies whose approval is required: Planned Community Residential East Tustin Specific Plan - Neighborhood Park (NP) Development of a neighborhood park on a 3. l-acre site Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Health Care Agency South Coast Air Quality Management District Other East: Residential West: Residential © City ol'Irvine City of Santa Ana Orange County 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 Impact" as indicated by the checkJist in Section D below. [] Aesthetics ~] Agriculture Resources [--[ Air Quality I~ Biological Resources [--] Cultural Resources i--] Geology/Soils [-] Hazards & Hazardous Materials I-~ Hydrology'Water Quality' [--] Land Use/Planning [--] Mineral Resources ~] Noise [-} Population/Housing {~ Public Services [--I Recreation 1~ Transportation,Traffic ["-1 Utilities/Service Sy'stems [~ Mandatory Findings of Significance C. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant 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 DECLARATION 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 attached sheets, il'the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated." An EN VIRONMENTA [_ 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 significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WiLL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Preparer: /~~ Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Title S~t'~'o~'/t:~,~O"/~:~' Date ,~ '/~ '0.2_.. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 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 tbllowing each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported it' 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 (c.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). All answers must take into account tile whole action involved, including off-sitc, on-site, cumulative project level, indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant ~ ith mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant hnpact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect ma)' be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, and EIR is required. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significanl Impact" to a "l.ess 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 Analy'ses," may be cross- referenced). Earlier analyses 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 identi~' the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. identi~' and state where they are available for review. b) hnpacts Adequately Addressed. Identity.' 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 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 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 contacted should be cited in the discussion. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are flee 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 format is 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, ifany, to reduce the impact to less than significance. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. AESTHETICS- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to. trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade thc existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source ofsubstantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies ma5 rel~r to the Califbrnia 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 to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califbmia Resources Agencs, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing znning fbr agricultural use. or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Iil. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district ma}' be relied upon to make the Ibllowing determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality viola6on? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is 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.'? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant l~'ith Mitigation lncorporotion L(ds$ T]qtJFI Significant Impact No Impact IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on an)' species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status 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 other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department ofFish 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. ,,.emal pool. coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory' fish or wildlifi~ species or with established native resident or migrator.',' wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildliff: nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance':' f) Conflict with the provisions of'an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Communit.~ 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 § 15064.57 c) Directly or indirectly destro3' a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb an.',' human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: [~oleHtla[].l' Significant /retract Less Than Stgni. ficant With Mitigation Incorporation Less 7hah Significant Impact .\'o Impact i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground lhilure, including liquel'hction? ix') Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or ofi-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in 'Fable 18-I-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994). creating substantial risks to litk or property? e) Have soils incapable ofadequatel.x, supporting the usc of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available fbr 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, usc, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 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 ora public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a sal~ty hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Potentially $igni. jqc'an! Impact [] [] [] [] [] Less Than Sign!ficant }I'ith [litigation Incorporation Less Than Sigmficcant Impact Impact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss. injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: -Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or intert~re substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the productkm rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course o£a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage panem of the site or area. including through the alteration of the course ora stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surthce runoffin a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff'?. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a t'bderal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect tlood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, in. jury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure o£a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING- Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? Potentially Significant Imnact Less Than Significant Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, polic), 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 tbr the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES- Would thc project: a) Result in the loss ofavailability ora known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability ofa local}.~-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 of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome 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 tlr, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles ora public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? 0 For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing tlr working in the project area to excess noise levels? XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the pro. ject: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area. either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (ibr example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Potentially S~n~cant Impact Less Than Significant 14'ith Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Sign~cant Imt~act No Impact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the prqject result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physicalb altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for an,,' of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? XIV. RECREATION · a) Would the project increase the use ofexisting neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that subslantial physical deterioration of thc fhcility would occur or be accelerated'? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed. either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase h~ards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access7 Result in inadequate parking capacity? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Sigmficant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Imf) act [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Impact g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g.. bus turnouts. bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS · Would thc project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction ofnew water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental efl'bcts'.' c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage thcilities or expansion of existing facilities, the constructkm of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? XVll. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade thc quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce thc number or restrict the range of a rare or endangcred plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are indMdually limited, bul cumulatively considerable.'? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects ora project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current pro. jccts, and the efl'~cts of probable future pro. jeers)? c) Does the project have environmental efl'ects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Signi.,ficant Impact Less Than Significant l!'ith Mitigation Incorporation Less Thai7 Significant Impact A'o Impact EXHIBIT I OF RESOLUTION 02-16 EVALt;ATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS P1ONEER PARK 10250 PIONEER ROAD BACKGROI:ND The project site is approximately 3.1 acres and is located at Lot 16 of Tract 13627, in east Tustin. on the second parcel from the southern corner of Pioneer Road and Jamboree Road. The proposal is a neighborhood park including two play areas with playground equipment for various age groups, a half-court basketball court, a grass vollevball area, a water feature, a quarter-mile fitness trail, picnic areas and a parking lot. The project site is bounded by residential developments to the south, Pioneer Road to the west and north, and the Salvation Army facility to the north and east. Approval of the design is required to authorize the site design. The Community Development Department has referred design review to the City Council. This project was considered and analyzed through a previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 85-2). as amended, prepared for the East Tustin Specific Plan. Section 15150 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines permits an EIR or other environmental document to incorporate by reference ali or portions of another document containing information relevant to that EIR. Therefore. in referencing EIR 85-2, this tiered initial study hereby incorporates East Tustin Specific Plan EiR 85-2, City of Tustin. December 1985 (State Clearinghouse t:85052217), as well as the Technical Appendices, Response to Comments, Supplement (November 15. 1986) and Addenda (May 1989). In conlbrmance with Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, the purpose of tiered initial study is to identit}' and lbcus the environmental analysis for the project on significant new environmental impacts that were not previously considered in the Program EIR. EIR 85-2 identified several impact categories where a Statement of Overriding Consideration was adopted by the City of Tustin for the entire East Tustin Specific Plan area. For the purpose of this initial study check list, an evaluation has been made to ensure that impacts previously identified have not been intensified. Mitigation measures identified in the EIR to minimize the impacts that will be applied to this project are identified in Exhibit 1. EIR 85-2 also identified several impact categories where impacts could be lessened to a level of insignificance with the imposition of mitigation measures. Each of these impact categories were analyzed to ensure that no new project impacts associated with the project would occur that were not identified and/or mitigated in the Program EIR. Impact categories not identified to have a potential impact in EIR 85-2 have been reviewed and identified in thc initial study check list appropriately to ensure that the project would not create an.,;' additional significant impacts which were not considered by EIR 85-2 and cannot be mitigated to a level of insignificance. 1. AESTHETICS ltems a-d-No Impact: The project site is not located on a scenic highway nor does it affect a scenic vista. The proposed neighborhood park and amenities, such as the water feature and landscaping, will complement and enhance the surrounding neighborhood. Additional planting would be provided along the perimeter of the site and specifically along the southerly border to provide screening for the residences to thc south of the park. In addition, the development will include lighting around the park t~atures, pathway and the parking area. The lighting will be designed to meet the minimum safety requirement for various outdoor activities as required by the Illuminating Engineering Society Standards. The light fixtures will be arranged so that direct ray.'s will not shine on ad. jacent properties or produce glare for street traffic. Additional impacts are not anticipated beyond those addressed in ElR 85-2. Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code East Tustin Specific Plan Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Items a.b&c-No Impact: The proposed project will be located on a vacant lot ad. jacent to residential tracts and a Salvation Army facility. No impacts will occur to any agricultural uses or farmland. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Preliminary Master Plan Tustin General Plan Field Verification 3. AIR QUALITY Items a. b. c. d, & e- No Impact: Potential air quality impacts associated with the developmem of the neighborhood park were previously addressed in the certified EIR 85-2. No additional impacts would occur beyond those identified in the Program EIR. Mitigation measures were identified in EIR 85-2 which are identified in Exhibit 1. The development will not alter air movement, moisture, temperature or cause an)' changes in climate, or create objectionable odors. Mitigation Measures./Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required. Sources: Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Pioneer Park - Initial Exhibit I qf Resolution 02-16 Page 2 o./'7 Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Items a. b. c. d. e & f- No Impact: The proposed project will be located on a vacant, previously' graded lot. No impacts will occur to endangered, threatened or rare species or habitats, locally' designated species or natural communities, or wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. The project site which is located adjacent to residential tracts and a Salvation Arm,,' facility and has no significant plant or animal species present on site. No additional impacts would be created beyond those identified in EIR 85-2. Mitigation Measures.'Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Certified EIR 85-2. as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES Items a. b. c & d - No Impact: The subject site is within the East Tustin Specific Plan area and EIR 85-2 identified impacts related to planning of the East Tustin and potential negative effects to cultural resources. The proposed site is located outside identified archeologicai sites. The site is within an area of moderate paleontologic resources, where no significant paleontological impacts are anticipated due to lack of identilied fossil sites. No additional impacts would be created beyond those identified in EIR 85-2. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master ]'lan Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 6. GEOLOGY& SOILS Items a. b. c. d & e - No Impact: The project will require grading to prepare the site lbr construction. A review of the State of Calil-brnia Seismic Hazard Zone Map indicates that the project site located in an area of potential liquefaction hazard. With the submittal of a precise grading plan, soils report and compliance with the City Grading requirements and the Uniform Building Code as identified as mitigation measures in EIR 85-2 which are identified in Exhibit 1, no additional impacts beyond those previously identified in the Program EIR are anticipated. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required. Pioneer Park - Initial Stud)' Exhibit I of Resolution 02-16 Page 3 ~f 7 Sources: Field Verification Preliminary' Master Plan Civ,.: of Tustin Grading Manual Certified EIR 85-2. as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 7. HAZARDS & HAZAR1)OUS MATERIALS Items a. b. c. d. e. f. e & h-No Impact: Development or use of the proposed neighborhood park is not anticipated to result in exposure to hazardous substances or interfkre with emergency response or evacuation. All grading and construction would be subject to compliance with the all applicable L;nifbrm Building and Fire Codes. The project is not in the vicinity of an airport or airstrip. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required. Sources: Uniform Building and Fire Codes Preliminary Master Plan Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East 'l'ustin Specific Plan 8. HYDROLOGY 8: WATER QUALITY Items a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i & j - No Impact: The prqject would not expose people or property to water related hazards such as flooding, change the course or direction of waters movements, or affect the quality of groundwater. Mitigation measures were identified in EIR 85-2 regarding impacts to water quality and water percolation (Exhibit 1). The project has been reviewed and will not create additional impacts other than those previously identified in EIR 85-2. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required. Sources: Field Veritication Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 9. LAND USE PLANNING Items a, b & c - No Impact: The sub. ject property is designated by the General Plan Land [Jse Map as "Planned Community Residential" and identified by the East Tustin Specific Plan (ESTP) as "Neighborhood Park." The proposed uses are consistent with the applicable land use and zoning regulations. The project will not create additional impacts other than those previously identified in EIR 85-2. Mitigation Measures: None Required. Pioneer Park - Initial &udy bixhibil I of Resolution 02-16 Page 4 of 7 Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan '['ustin City Code Certified EIR 85-2. as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 10. MINERAL RESOURCES Items a & b - No Impact: The construction and operation of a neighborhood park will not use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful or inefficient manner. The proposed development will not create additional impacts than those previously identified in EIR 85-2 on mineral resources with respect to loss of available known mineral resources. Mitigation Measures.'Monitoring Required: None Required SOUrCeS; Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 11. NOISE Items a. b. c.d. e & f- No Impact: The development would result in short-term construction noise impacts. Mitigation measures related to construction noise are identified in EIR 85-2 provided in Exhibit 1. l.ong-term impacts were originally considered as part of the certified EIR 85-2. The project will not create long-term impacts beyond those previously identified in the Program EIR. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required. Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 12. POPULATION & HOUSING Items a. b & c - No Impact: As a park facility, population growth or displace existing housing. identified in EIR 85-2 are anticipated. the proposed project will not induce No impacts bevond those previously Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Preliminary Master Plan Pioneer Par]~ - Initial &udy Exhibit I of Resolution 02-16 Page 5 of 7 Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Item a-No Impact: The project would not create the need for additional public services. Impacts to public sen, ices were originally considered as part of EIR 85-2. The project will not create additional impacts other than those previously identified in the Program EIR. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin Police Department Preliminary Master Plan Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan 14. RECREATION Items a & b - No Impact: The proposed will not impact existing recreational facilities and will add to the recreational facilities available to the neighborhood. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: Sources: Preliminary Master Plan Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan None Required 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Items a. 1~. c. d. e & f- No Impact;: Potential traffic and circulation impacts associated with the development of East Tustin, including the proposed neighborhood park, were previously addressed in EIR 85-2, as amended. Since the proposed park is a neighborhood park, it is anticipated that most of the park users will walk or ride bicycles to the park. Fifteen (15) standard-size parking spaces and three (3) disabled accessible stalls will be provided. Access to the site is from Pioneer Road. The surrounding roads have been designed to accommodate peak traffic demands of east Tustin, therefore, the proposed project would not have a substantial impact upon the level of service of the existing transportation systems, nor would it impact the present pattern of circulation or movement of people and/or goods. No additional impacts would occur beyond those identified in the Program EIR. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Pioneer Park - Initial Study "'"~hibit I of Resolution 02-16 Page 6 of 7 Certitied EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS items a. b. c. d. e. £& e -No Impact: The project will connect into existing utilities; no substantial alterations are needed. The project will not create additional impacts bevond those identified in EIR 85-2. Sources: Field Verification Preliminary Master Plan Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan Orange County Sanitation District Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Items a. b & c - No Impact: The project will not cause negmive impacts to wildlife habitat, nor limit the achievement of any.' long-term environmental goals, nor have impacts which arc potentially' and individually limited but are cumulatively considerable and could potentially have an indirect adverse impact on human beings. This project contributes incrementally to the cumulative impacts addressed in the program EIR 85-2 and the project is fully within the scope of that discussion. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Preliminary Master Plan Tustin City Code Certified EIR 85-2, as amended East Tustin Specific Plan S:~,CddX, MINO()'.lnitial StudyxPioneerpark- Analysis.doc Pioneer I'arh - Initial Stud.}' Exhibit I of Resohtlion 02-16 Page 7 of 7 EXHIBIT 1 APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES IMPOSED BY EIR 85-2 Air Qualitx 3.11.3 Thc most significant reduction in general air pollutant emissions are attainable through programs which reduce the vehicular travel associated with the project. Support and compliance with the AQMP lbr the basin is the most important measure to achieve this goal. The AQMD includes improvements of mass transit facilitates and implementation of vehicular usage reduction programs. Additionally, energy conservation measures are included. Specific measures which may be appropriate for the proposed prqject include: Bicvcle and pedestrian circulation facilities should be provided within all projects so as to thcilitate and provide direct connections to project and neighborhood activity modes and to citywide bicycle trails, and through lbotpaths for pedestrians. Construction activity dust generation shall be reduced through regular watering as required by the SCAQMI') Rule 403. Geolog)' and Soils The mitigation measures for geologic and soils impacts are principally standardized engineering recommendation and will encompass the following: Removal ol'culluvium, alluvium, topsoil, landslide debris and artificial fill to suitable Foundation earth materials will be required prior to placement oF fill in areas where these deposits occur. Specific grading recommendations for removal depths will be determined as part of detailed geotechnical studies. Detailed geotechnical and soils engineering reports will be prepared subsequent to development of preliminary design layouts and final grading plans. This report will provide further, more detailed measures for treatment of excavation (ripping) difficulties, surficial material removals, cut and fill slopes, expansive soils, thults and liquc£action hazards (influencing the design of roadway stream crossings). · All structural will be designed in accordance with seismic design provisions of the Uniform Building Codes to promote safety in the event ol'an earthquake. Erosion potential can be reduced bv utilizing rapid developing planting techniques (e.g., hydroseeding), replacement with cohesive soils not subject to erosion, and construction of terrace drain systems. Exhibit 1 Mitigation Measures EIR 85-2 Page ".~ Hvdrololo' and Water Quality 3.3.3 Detailed drainage/hydrology studies shall be prepared to address existing onsite drainage flooding problems and increased runoff flows associated with the proposed land uses. Said studies shall demonstrate that proposed improvements are integrated and compatible with adjoining drainage facilities. This study shall be submitted for review and approval by the Tustin Public Works Department. Erosion control measures will be developed and incorporated into final grading plans for the project to minimize potential increases in erosion and sediment transport during the short-term construction phases. Such measures could include the timely seeding of graded slopes, scheduling major grading phases during the non-rainy seasons during the non-rainy season and the use of temporary control measures, e.g., perimeter sandbagging. Said construction erosion and sediment control plans minimizing construction erosion will be submitted to thc City of Tustin for review and approval prior to issuance of grading permits. Development of appropriate pollution control plans (e.g., a street sweeping program, periodic storm drain system cleaning and developing landscape plans which control the use of fertilizer and pesticides) will be considered as means of reducing long-term water quality impacts. Long-term erosion and sediment control v,'ithin proposed development areas will be provided with the installation of downdrains, terrace drains and brow ditches as necessary, and the continued maintenance of slope vegetation. .3.13.6 · Landscape with low waster-consuming plants wherever feasible. Usc mulch extensively, where feasible, in all landscaped areas. Mulch applied to topsoil will improve the water-holding capacity of the soil by reducing evaporation and soil compaction. Preserve and protect existing trees where Feasible. Established plants are often adapted to low water conditions and their use saves water needed to establish replacement vegetation. Install efficient irrigation systems which minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the amount or' water which will reach the plant roots. Drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors and automatic irrigation systems are a few methods of increasing irrigation efficiency. Noise All construction operations, including engine warm-up and deliveries of materials and equipment, shall be subject to thc provisions of the Tustin Noise Ordinance and shall take place only between the hours of 7:00 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 Building Official. S:\Cdd,,M1NOO\L';IR 85-3 MM.doc DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT FOR PIONEER ROAD PARK MASTER PLAN Tustin, California Prepared for THE CITY OF TUSTIN 300 Centennial Way Tustin, California 92780 February, 2002 Prepared by DAXqD VOLZ DESIGN 17050 Bushard Street, Suite 300 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-3300 1 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley Tony Kawashima Mike Doyle Lou Bone PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Hank Nunez, Chair Elaine Dove, Vice Chair Adrian Morton Dan Jackson Allen Amundson Ginny Hovland Todd Ferguson PLANNING COMMISSION Leslie Pontious - Chairperson Douglass S. Davert - Chairperson Pro Tem Andrew Hamilton Linda .lennings Stephen V. Kozak CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE William A. Huston, City Manager Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager 2 PROJECT REVIEW TEAM Patrick H. Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Tim Serlet, D~rector of Public Works Christine Shingleton, Assistam City Manager Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Gary Magill, Recreation Superimendent Sam Altowaiji, Field Services Manager Doug Anderson, Transportation Project Manager SECTION NO. 3 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF EXHIBITS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Design Principles Selection of Park Facilities Design Recommendations INTRODUCTION Authority Purpose History Budget Planning Process Site Assessment Traffic Park Lighting 8: Public Safety Noise CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Program Design Requirements General Requirements Parking and Vehicular Circulation Landscape and Irrigation Master Plan/Site Plan Narrative ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS Preliminary Master Plan, Statement of Probable Construction Cost For Total Park Site Improvements REPORTS AND SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS PAGE 2 4 5 6 13 21 23 LIST OF EXHIBITS PAGE ho Vicinity Map Consensus Plan Preliminary Statement of Construction Costs Total Park Site Improvements Communit).' Workshop Questionnaire & Responses Eo Workshop Group Plans Concepts A & B Hillside District Guidelines 9 20 21 23 28 34 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DESIGN PRINCIPLES This report describes the existing site, proposed development and process used to reach the recommendations for the Pioneer Road Park Site, a neighborhood park as defined in the Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element (COSR) of the General Plan in the City of Tustin, located on Pioneer Road, west of Jamboree Road (Exhibit A). The City has identified the following design principles to guide the design studies and concepts: · Provide functional, aesthetic design. The aesthetics of the park design should be sensitive to the existing residential developments and bordering streetscapes. · Maintain site character · Provide active and passive recreational opportunities. · Coordinate design with adjacent residential developments to assure the greatest mutual benefit and a unified design. SELECTION OF PARK FACILITIES Choices of facilities for the park were based on the public input process including a Community Design Workshop, Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings, and input from CiD, Staff and consultants. In general, the park will include on-site parking, a walking trail, accessible thematic playgrounds and interactive water amenities, picnic areas, open turf, restroom, half-court basketball and hard-surface volleyball court, securiD' lighting and access to the Salvation Arm).' parking lot. DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS The following design recommendations with respect to general park planning principles, and site-specific factors were developed: · As a neighborhood park, this site should contribute to the City's natural open space area and incorporate both active and passive features. · Design consideration should be given to linkages to surrounding areas and the quali~, and character of the neighborhood per the East Tustin Specific Plan Guidelines. · A creative and unique play experience is encouraged. · The park facilities will serve the immediate neighborhood and the East Tustin area. · Park access should be coordinated with the Salvation Army to provide overflow parking and access to and from the Salvation Army parking lot. 6 · Views into the park from Pioneer Road should be maintained for securit' and maintained within driveway site lines by utilizing low shrub/ground cover materials. Provide berming to screen parking facilities along Pioneer Road and keep berms to a minimum along the edges of the park to maintain clear views. Maintain height ofberms to 3 feet maximum. · Landscaping and lighting fixture design and placement along all sides of the park should mitigate ligh~ spill onto adjacent residential properts'. Securit' lighting for parking lot and wallcwavs will be designed to meet the Illuminating Engineering Society minimum standards. · Parking and vehicular and pedestrian circulation should be designed to Cit' standards. Sight distance must be maintained pursuant to Cit.' standards. Emergency and maintenance vehicle access should be accommodated. · Per the Conservation/Open Space/Recreation element of the City of Tustin General Plan, parking shall be provided on site. · Park furnishings, fencing, light standards, etc., should be selected based on their vandal resistance, Iow maintenance and compatibilit, to the park character. · Protective fencing or barriers should be installed along Pioneer Road for the safety of the general public. · Whenever possible, measures will be taken to minimize impacts on the neighboring homes. 7 SECTION I INTRODUCTION AUTHORITY On July 24, 2001, the City of Tustin entered into an agreement with David Volz Design to furnish master planning services for the Pioneer Road Park Site. The scope of work for the project included the preparation of a Design Development Report to establish the extent and nature of the improvements for the park to meet the needs of Tustin residents. PURPOSE The purpose of the Design Development Report is to establish a Master Plan that depicts the ultimate development of the proposed park through a planning process that encourages citizens, user groups, city officials and staff to participate effectively in the decisions on scope, function and phasing priorities. The Design Development Report identifies neighborhood impacts, investigates site constraints and opportunities, and promotes community understanding and support for the development program. HISTORY The Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element requires "a varie~' of open space areas to accommodate diverse needs related to recreation.., and visual amenities fbr residents of the community". To implement the General Plan in the East Tustin area, the East Tustin Specific Plan was prepared and adopted by the Ci~' in November, 1986 and subsequently amended a number of times, with the last revision in The Specific plan provides policies, guidelines, development standards and administrative procedures for East Tustin. It establishes several recreation open space categories, including community parks, neighborhood parks, hiking/biking trail linkages, streetscape standards, and a golf course which together offer diverse passive and active recreational opportunities. The Hillside District Guidelines of the specific plan sets forth guidelines representing specific design objectives or performance criteria that are to be achieved in the implementation of development with the hillside district. (Appendix B) BUDGET The total project construction cost is estimated at $1,883,700. 8 92782 Zipcode I Pioneer Road Park Exhibit A VICINITY MAP 9 PLANNING PROCESS Eve~, effort was made to generate input and reaction to the planning program fi.om citizens, government agencies, and City staff. This Master Planning process began with a kick-off meeting with City. Staff. The project team, consisting of the project manager, City staff and consultant met to review the approach and methodology. Data was collected concerning the site and a site map was prepared. Following the initial data collection and site review, a commtmity workshop was conducted on September 15, 2001 to meet with members oft he community, city staff and the Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss the master plan process, project schedule, site opportunities and constraints, and to solicit input through a hands-on design workshop and individual questionnaire as to the goals regarding the development of Pioneer Road Park. The workshop participants were divided into several small groups to develop a list of amenities that could be considered for the park, as well as to voice concerns that might influence the development of the park. With pen and plans in hand, the small groups prepared six drawings for presentation and discussion within the workshop. Both individually and within each group, the participants answered questions related to the site, and collectively were asked to indicate their ideas and concerns to develop their park plan. Below is a summary of the workshop questionnaires and plans:. Overall, the park would be used for children, parties, exercise and "to bring the three subdivisions together". Pla3, equipment should be for children, but older children and adults should not be left out. The overriding concerns or important issues were parking, shade, and keeping kids offPioneer Road. Play equipment amenities should include all ages, and should include many swings, slides, forts, bridges, things to climb and hang fi.om, (no water near sand) and could be theme oriented (see//4 below). One individual mentioned no large rocks or bark, and another requested soft surfacing. The most predominantly requested theme is that ora "Pioneer or Western" style, including wagon wheels, forts, bridges, rustic amenities. Based on the input received fi'om the workshop participants, the consultant developed two concepts (Exhibit "B"). Proposed amenities include: If} · Volleyball Court · Half court basketball · Picnic area · Interactive Water Feature · Tot lot with separate play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 · Sculpted water buffalo play features · ¼ Mile Walking Trail · Restroom · Landscape buffer for residential neighbors · Maintained site-line into park from street · On-site parking, as required by the Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element for 15 vehicles, plus 3 handicap spaces SITE ASSESSMENT: The park site is located on approximately 3 acres in the East Tustin Ranch area and is bounded by Pioneer Road to the west, the Salvation Army building to the east, and residential developments to the north, south and southwest. The park site lies in proximity to other City parks and open space facilities. Peters Canyon Regional Park lies .25 miles to the west. To the South, along Pioneer Road is Peter's Canyon Elementary, School, and further south on Pioneer Road is Cedar Grove Park. Approximately 2.5 miles to the south on Jamboree Road is the 20-acre Tustin Sports Park. The various types of facilities existing at the nearby parks may impact the type of facilities appropriate for the Pioneer Road Park Site. Pioneer Road is categorized as a Collector Road. On street parking is prohibited on all sides of the park site. Two bike lanes are present along Pioneer Road as required by the East Tustin Specific Plan. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 3%, with a drop of approximately 15 vertical feet fi.om the north end to the south end. Perimeter curbs, gutters, streets and sidewalks are complete on Pioneer Road. Vehicular access to the site for off-street parking will be from Pioneer Road, approximately 600 feet north of Carson Road. Ail utilities necessary for the park, including non-potable water for irrigation, electricity, sewer and domestic water for the restroom building are available from Pioneer Road. Storm drainage for the site exists near the southwest comer of the site. Utility service connections will be required to the park facilities. 11 TRAFFIC Pioneer Road is a Collector road providing access to Jamboree Road, a major arterial highway with access to the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) which carries a significant volume of traffic nov,' and when future development occurs. The entrance drive to the off- street parking (15 stalls, plus 3 handicap stalls) will be located on Pioneer Road approximately 600 feet north of Carson Road. The approximate number of parking lot spaces is calculated based upon total park acreage as determined by Public Works staff, on the following standard: 3 acres of open space at 5 spaces per acre 3 acres of open space at I handicap space per acre PARK LIGHTING AND PUBLIC SAFETY Existing street lighting provides standard illumination levels along the perimeter of the park. Parking lot and walkway lighting will be designed to meet the Illuminating Engineering Society recommended minimum standards for safer3.' and securiW and required parking lot and walkway, lighting standards contained in the Uniform Security Code, as amended by the City of Tustin. Lighting of the parking lot and security lighting needs to be sensitively designed to minimize impact to surrounding properties. Mitigating measures should include directing light away from neighboring residences toward the park and utilize cut-off type fixtures. The placement of trees at the perimeter of the park should also help to filter light. Adequate visibiliB' will be required throughout the park for safety and securit3' by maintaining open sight lines from the parking lot and Pioneer Road. Careful landscape planting and on-going maintenance must be considered in order to maintain site visibility. A public pay telephone will be installed on site. The park will be open to the public from dawn to dusk and applicable park curfews may be enforced. NOISE Due to the nature of the proposed park facilities, noise should have little impact on the adjacent land uses. Traffic noise on Pioneer Parkway is within 65 4- CNEL levels as identified in the Tustin Noise Element of the General Plan. however parks are not considered sensitive use and should not pose a compatibility issue. 12 SECTION 2 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT The design concepts developed and included in this report are based on the principles and recommendations identified in this report. The)' incorporate the playgrounds, water feature, picnic areas, open pla)' areas, restroom/maintenance building, basketball, volleyball, parking, landscape and utilities listed below. PROGRAM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Picnic Facilities · One medium-sized picnic shelter (4 to 6 tables) · Individual uncovered family picnic tables are located throughout the park (approximately 2 tables) · 2 Barbecue facilities Children's Play Area (ages 2 - 1 2) Children's play areas are located adjacent to picnic areas tbr adult supervision. A separate play area will be provided for children ages 2-5 and 6-12. The play areas will contain age appropriate play equipment to encourage independent and interactive play and be physically and intellectually challenging. All children's playgrounds shall meet the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Consumer's Product Safety Commission regulations. Open Turf Play Areas · Approximately I acre of open, informal pla3' area. Restroom/Storage · Approximately 700 s.f. building for toilets for men and women, storage and drinking fountain. Quarter-Mile Trail · The park trail is 8'-wide composed of stabilized decomposed granite with 6" wide concrete edges to maintain the trail's durabilit3.'. · Ali trails shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. · Traiiside seating 13 · Distance markers Basketball Court · One half-court basketball court is favored by community consensus. Volleyball Court · One competition-size volleyball court with an outdoor surfacing such as Sport Court or other resilient surfacing with a minimum 10-year warran~ as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Design Criteria · Park development is to be consistent with East Tustin Specific Plan and City Zoning Ordinances. Lighting · Equipment should be coordinated with the City to ensure compatibility to citywide maintenance program. · Selected equipment should shield adjacent property from parking lot security and walkway lighting. · Foot candle levels ma3' van' according to function and shall comply with Illuminating Engineering Society minimum recommendations. · Lighting shall comply with provisions of the Uniform Security Code as adopted/amended by the CID'. Park Access and Access for the Disabled · Park facilities will be designed to comply with ADA and Title 24 requirements. · Park access fi'om Salvation Arm3' parking lot will be provided, however ADA access will not. · Park access from existing sidewalk along Pioneer Road will be provided. Grading/Drainage · Prqject grading will be balanced on site to the extent possible. · All turf areas will be graded with two percent minimum with a 3:1 maximum slope gradient. · All paved areas will have a one-percent minimum and 4.9 percent maximum for handicap accessibility (non-ramp condition). · It is anticipated that no handicap ramps will be necessary but the development will comply with ADA and Title 24 requirements. Architectural Compatible with California architecture and the local residential character. Compatible with park restroom and picnic snmctures preferably with an architectural flavor that compliments the overall park theme. o Large wood beam (vertical and horizontal) * Hipped, gabled or cross-gabled roofs with extended eaves to shade entry and windows * Tile or cia',, shake-type roofs * Mason~ columns and walls where feasible * Vandal resistant plumbing fixtures Signage and Monumentation · One park entry sign will be located on Pioneer Road at the park entrance PARKING AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION The park acreage and facilities proposed for the park will generate the need for fifteen (15) parking spaces plus three handicap spaces. This figure is based upon five spaces per acre and one handicap space per acre and was calculated by the Public Works staff. Additional parking is provided at the Salvation Arm3' parking lot. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION Landscaping will continue the character set forth in the East Tustin Specific Plan. The intent of the overall landscape design is to draw upon the existing street landscaping along Pioneer Road, Tustin Ranch Road and Jamboree Road, and the landscape heritage of the City of Tustin, to create a unique, identifiable element of the park. Plant material selections will promote water conservation and minimize maintenance requirements. Plant material will be compatible with the character of the East Tustin Specific Plan. Care will be taken to maintain good visibility to the park from the street for security as well as for general aesthetic appreciation of the park. Where possible trees at the perimeter will be planted to mitigate the effects of general park noise and proposed lighting. 15 Special landscape consideration would be given to establish an effective visual screen between the park and the residential neighborhood to the south. Irrigation infrastructure will be provided to maximize water efficiency and promote a healthy landscape. The park is located in the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD). The water system is supplied by lrvine Lake Water, which is classified as non-potable water. A non-potable water line is available from Pioneer Road. According to IRWD, the hydraulic grade line for non-potable water is 560 feet, which will provide approximately __ psi of pressure for the irrigation design. The installation of the new irrigation system will be an automatic system compatible with the City's existing computerized "Maxicom" central control system, and shall conform to IRWD reclaimed water regulations, including installation methods, warning labels, equipment .type. purple piping, performance and maintenance. A pressure regulator and strainer will be required at the meter. 16 MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE The Park Site Master Plan represents a planning and design effort with direction and input from staff, a community workshop and consensus among the Parks and Recreation Commission. The park site will offer a passive recreational experience enhanced with play and architectural elements and will take on a "Frontier" theme. Approximately 1/3 of the park will remain "turf" open space that will encourage passive or "non-organized" type activities. The grass area will meander around a higher use activity zone that will consist of thematic play elements, including two separate children play areas, wooden post type climbing walls, swings and water feature. Also, in proximity to the activity zone is a half- court basketball and volleyball court. The activity zone will be centrally located allowing the opportunity to establish an effective landscape buffer between the park's higher use areas and the residential development to the south, while maintaining a short walking distance to the restroom and parking lot. Two separate play structures will accommodate youngsters ranging from ages 2-5 and 5-12 and will meet all ADA accessibility guidelines and the requirements set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. An additional play feature highlighting the frontier adventure will include a wooden-post climbing wall system and lookout towers that will symbolize a "fortress" type barrier. The climbing wall will challenge and encourage children to use their imagination and climbing skills while they move from one side of the wall to another. The climbing wall will increase the overall play value, but also function ms a semi- penetrable barrier between the age specific play structures and swings. The "Watering Hole" water feature elevates the frontier spirit with the use of water and bison figures. The adult bison and their calves will be randomly placed within the watering hole area symbolized with colored rubberized surthcing. The use of this resilient play surfacing permits children to approach, touch, feed, climb and sit-on the animals in a playful environment. Others participants may want to test their skills navigating through a maze of erratically timed water jets shooting anywhere from 6" to 48" high. The "Watering hole" water feature will be designed to prevent standing water. The park will be accessible for pedestrians at various points along Pioneer Road. These points of entry will all be handicap accessible. Pedestrian access can also be gained from the upper Salvation Army parking lot through a newly constructed stairway. Barrier fencing and landscaping will be used along Pioneer Road for the safety of the general public. Park users will appreciate a ~A mile trail system "loop" that will meander around the perimeter of the park. The trail's "rustic" appearance will add to the overall frontier theme and will provide walkers and joggers the ability to gauge their workout distance with 17 measurement markers placed along side the trial. The trail's surfacing will be constructed using a stabilized decomposed granite material to accommodate handicap accessible and to reduce the possibili~' of trail erosion. Trail side seating will be incorporated at various locations for rest and relaxation. Three separate "Gateway" features will offer park users a choice of arrival from the parking Iot/restroom area to the playgrounds, picnic shelter and hard court activity areas. Each gateway will be designed to enhance the frontier flavor using monument columns and fencing. A "rustic" style, post and rail barrier type fencing will be located along the Pioneer Road frontage in an effort to discourage children from venturing too close to Pioneer Road. The post and rail fencing will also be utilized within the interior of the park to define or separate various spaces. The architectural details for the restroom and picnic shelter structures will symbolize features reminiscent of the "Homestead" era further, building upon the frontier theme. The picnic shelter will accommodate up to 30 people and include 4 to 6 picnic tables. The restroom building, with a drinking fountain, will be approximately 700 S.F in size and will provide separate facilities for men and women. The restroom facility will be centrally located between the parking lot and the activity areas and close enough to Pioneer Road to keep utili~' hook-up cost manageable On-site parking will be located near the southwest comer of the park site and will be accessible from Pioneer Road. The preferred parking lot ingress and egress along Pioneer Road occurs at this location primarily for safety reasons related to the on/off site visibility concerns. The parking lot will accommodate 15 standard and 3 handicap spaces to meet the city requirements for a park of this size. The configuration of the parking lot will extend north from the point of entry parallel to Pioneer Road while maintaining 10'wide landscape buffer between the parking lot and the sidewalk. The parking lot will terminate with a hammerhead turnaround. This type of a turnaround will preserve more usable park space. A park identification sign will be located near the parking lot area. Since on street parking is prohibited on Pioneer Road all parking must be on site, within the park. Access to parking was determined after thorough review with the City's Transportation Project Manager. An entrance at the Salvation Army would have taken up too much parkland and would be difficult and expensive to construct. Since the park site is located on an inside curve on Pioneer Road with a marked grade change, sight distance was a critical factor. The final location for the drive was determined to be 600 feet north of Carson Drive. The location of the entrance near the southwest comer determined the placement of park l~atures. Due to the close proximity to the La Montana development several measures were taken to lessen the impacts on neighboring homes. The playgrounds, picnic areas and restroom building were set back toward the center of the park. The hard courts were moved to the north end of the park. In addition, increased landscape planting along the southwest border of the park was designed to screen southern views and diminishes spill over lighting and noise. I0 ,/ ESTIMATE FOR PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FUTURE PIONEER ROAD PARK SITE Exhibit C CiD, of Tustin, California December 2001 III. IV. VI. VII. VIII. IX. MOBILIZATION $ 25,000 GRADING Includes survey, construction staking and on-site earthwork $ 56,000 UTILITIES $ 25,000 ]ncludes domestic and reclaimed water, sewer and electricalservice SITE DRAINAGE lncludes catch basins, atrium grates and drain lines $ 10,000 CONSTRUCTION $ 350,000 Includes Asphalt parking lot, curb and gutter, concrete ribbon gutter, concrete flatwork, concrete mow strip, parking lot and site lighting, monument sign, decomposed granite trail. concrete stairs, wooden post and rail fence, "Gateway" columns.and fencing and boulders. SITE FURNISHING Includes picnic tables, benches, litter receptacles, bike rack, bbqs, ash containers and trail markers $ 40,000 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT(Ages 2-5, 5-12 years) $ 362,000 Includes (2) "age specific" play structures, Climbing Fortress wall, swings with (4) standard seats, swings with (2) tot seats and (2) infant seats, (2) tire swings and resilient play surfacing. MULTI-USE COURT $ 35,000 lncludes a "shared use" half-court basketball and volleyball court RESTROOM BUILDING (Approximately 700 s.t:) $ 150,000 PICNIC SHELTER $ 75,000 21 (Approximately 500 s.f.) XI. "WATERING HOLE" WATER FEATURE $ 160,000 Includes (4) bison play figures, fountain components and resilient play surfacing XI1. IRRIGATION AND PLANTING $ 350,000 Includes soil preparation and fine grading, irrigation, 48", 36" and 24" box trees, shrubs and ground cover, and 90 day maintenance. SUBTOTAL +/- 15% Contingency $1,638,000 $ 245,700 TOTAL $1,883,700 The estimate does not include permits or fees. DVD has prepared this estimate of probable construction cost on the basis of its best professional judgment and experience with the construction industry. The estimate, however, represents assumptions and opinions of the construction market and contractor's methods of determining actual construction costs over which DVD has no control. If the owner wishes greater assurance as to the construction cost, he shall employ an independent cost estimator. The above statement of probable construction costs is based upon the consensus plan that was adopted as the Master Plan dated November 2001 for budget purposes only and includes the following assumptions: mo Proposed area drain system is prepared for budget purposed only. Area drain system is sub. ject to change based upon a site specific hydrology study. B. Earthwork quantities are based upon no anticipation of substantial over excavation and removals. Available electrical sen, ice is assumed to be in the general vicinity of the project. Electrical switchboard and panelboards are assumed to be located in the restroom/maintenance building. 22 EXHIBIT "D" WORKSHOP QUESTIONNAIRES & RESPONSES 7.3 PIONEER PARK SUMMARY The following represents the responses received from individual questionnaires presented to workshop participants on September 15, 2001. How will you use your park? What will make this park special for your neighborhood? Should any age groups be specially accommodated at this park? If so, how? Responses: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. Kids, walking & roller blading. Theme - pioneer - with a fort and water feature 4. Play for kids, birthday parties, barbeques 5. All ages; exercise and pla3' areas - track or tail on outside, ½ court basketball 6. Focus on 0-8 years old 7. Mature trees 8. N/A 9. N/A 10. Play area for children 11. Family play; bring three subdivisions together 12. N/A Are there any features in the park's five acres that seem important (i.e., hills, view, etc.)? How can we make the most of the features? Responses: 1. Fence Pioneer so kids won't run into street 2. N/A 3. Small berms at back of park, path around park 4. N/A 5. Lots of shade and open space 6. N/A 7. N/A 8. N/A 9. N/A 10. N/A 11. "Archaeolog? park in Aliso Viejo; wildlife, tribute to the canyons; Parking should be by Salvation Army to share overhead lighting and constrain noise 9..4 12. N/A Consider the amenities you would like to see in your neighborhood park (i.e., playground equipment, picnic tables, basketball, restrooms, etc.) Responses: 1. Interactive fountain like Fashion Island; shaded benches; & picnic tables, doggie bags. Parking lot near La Montana homes; sell coffee, bagels, etc., pool, barbeque pits. 2. Water feature, half basketball court,, telephone 3. No large rocks, no bark, lots of trees, benches, swings, slide, a fort & bridge in play area. 4. Playground equipment, picnic tables, barbeques, shade structure, basketball, restroom, tennis court. 5. Swings, slides, things to climb, teeter totter, things to hang from 6. Like Tustin Sports park play area, lots ofswings, open grass 7. Basketball court, public phone 8. Water feature 9. Covered picnic, mature trees, lighted fitness track, parking, tot play area 10. Slides, swingq for tots and older, monkey bars, soft surface, volleyball court, sandbox, benches, shade, doggie poop bags, coffee stop, fitness trail, covered picnic arem water feature like fashion island 11. Water shooting fbuntains, picnic tables but no barbeque, covered pavilion, half basketball, one 12. Fitness perimeter wide enough for roller binding and walking, water feature in center; tot/big kid pins' area, restrooms, covered picnic, mature trees, perimeter. fence or shrubs. Of the major amenities (i.e., tot lot, theme play, picnic and shade structure, water feature) should there be a specific design theme or style? If so, what? Responses: 1. No parking on Hews (the Vidorra entrance street) 2. N/A 3. Pioneer or western; wagon wheel at center of play area; spoke paths. 4. Lots ofyoung families - equipment for toddlers on up 5. Nature, open space 6. No water near sand, lots of shade, fountains. 7. N/A 8. Westward Ho 9. Old West, Calitbrnia nature 10. Wildlife (coyote den, statutes of animals with information plaques) 11. Westward Ho -like KnotCs Berry Farm (i.e., cx>vered wagons, wildlitE, California gold rush, rustic 25 Are there any features that need to be addressed or special considerations made? What about the slopes, the proximity to the streets, regional parks, the immediate neighbors, seeuriW lights, other considerations? Responses: 1. N/A 2. Enough lighting to walk safely at night 3. Shelter neighbors backing up to park; minimal parking 4. Steps or ramp from Salvation Ann)' parking lot 5. Lots ofvariety 6. Speed bumps on pioneer, Iow shrubs on perimeter, plants that don't attract bees 7. N/A 8. N/A 9. N/A 10. Quiet lighting, but needs to be lit for security; fence on Pioneer Road for safety I 1.Parking by Salvation Army, cub-cut parking, crosswalks labeled for Vidonna 12. Joint use of parking with Salvation Arm3' 12 written responses were received. Overall, the park would be used for children, parties, exercise and "to bring the three subdivisions together". Play equipment should be for children, but older children and adults should not be left out. The overriding concerns or important issues were parking, shade, and keeping kids off Pioneer Road. Pa rk A men it ies: Number o./' Response.~ 6 6 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 7 4 Suggested A menitie.~ Interactive Fountain Picnic Pavilion Half Basketball Court Fitness Track & Perimeter Walk Restroom Barbeques Coffee Vendor Doggie Clean-up Bags Telephone Mature Trees/Lots of Shade Perimeter Fence or Barrier 26 Tennis Court Volleyball Court Benches with shade Open play space - turf Pool Parking either on-site or at Salvation Army Play Equipment amenities should include all ages, and should include many swings, slides, forts, bridges, things to climb and hang from, sand (no water near sand) and could be theme-oriented (see below). One individual mentioned no large rocks or bark, and another requested soft surfacing. Themes: Several themes emerged, as follows: The Archaeology park in Aliso Viejo was referenced Number of Response.~ 4 Suggested Themes' Pioneer or Western (including a wagon wheel at center of play area, "spoke paths", forts, bridges, covered wagons, gold rush, rustic 3 Wildlife, which could include a coyote den, statues of animals with information plaques 3 California Nature Concerns: ,. Traffic on Pioneer · Minimal Parking · Provide Security lighting at night · Screen park from neighbors · Access to Salvation Army parking lot · Plants that don't attract Bees 27 EXHIBIT" E" WORKSHOP GROUP PLANS 2~ EXHIBIT "F" CONSENSUS PLANS A & B