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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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. 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.
Resolution No. 02-16
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council,
held on March 18, 2002.
Jeffery"'lV~'. T~omas
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 i~
day of March, 2002.
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Thomas, Wor] ey,
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None
Bone, Doyle, Kawashima
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPA_RTMENT
3()0 Centennial l.f'ay, Tustin, CA 92780
f7147 573-3!00
INITIAL STUDY
BACKGROUND
Project Title:
Lead Agency:
Pioneer Park
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin. California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Minoo Ashabi
Project Location: 10250 Pioneer Road
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Phone: (714) 573-3126
City of Tustin
Department of Parks and Recremion
300 Cente~mial Way
Tustin. CA 92780
General Plan Designation:
Zoning Designation:
PrQiect 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 3.1 -acre site
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange Count.',' Health Care Agency
South Coast Air Quality Management
District
Other
East: Residential
West: Residential
City of Irvine
City of Santa Ana
Orange County
EMA
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, invoMng at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below.
~., Aesthetics ~.~ Agriculture Resources
[--i,, Air Quality ~_I Biological Resources
~, Cultural Resources [] Geology'Soils
.[--] Hazards & Hazardous Materials I~, Hydrology'Wa~er Quality
[-~ Land Use:Planning .[-] Mineral Resources
~ Noise ~ Populatior~;Housing
.1'-"] Public Services ['-'] Recreation
~ Transportation'Traffic [~ Utilities.'Service Systems
i~ Mandatory Findings of Significance
C. DETEI~MINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on thc environment, and a
N EGA'I'I VE DE(; LARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed prqject 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 NEGA-['I\,'E 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, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated."
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects tha~
remain to be addressed.
I tind that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there *'ILL
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 WII.L.
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.
Elizabeth A. Binsack. Community Development Director
Title
Date
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D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Directions
A brief explauation is required for ali answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the
information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact"/answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects
like the one involved (e.g.. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone'). A "No Impact"answer should be
explained where it is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g.. the 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-site, on-site, cumulative project level.
indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts.
Once the lead agency' has determined that a particular phy'sical impact may occur, then tile checklist answers must
indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant.
"Potentially' Significant hnpact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effec~ may be significant, if
there are one or more "Potentially Significant lmpact" entries when the determination is made. and EIR is
required.
"..Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant \Vith Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant hnpact" to a "Less than Significant
Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they' reduce the effect
to a less than signiticant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-
rel~renced).
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to tile tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has
been adequately' analy'zed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)(D). In this case, a brief
discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify' and state where thex are available for review.
b)
Impacts Adequately' Addressed. Identify which effects from tile above checklist were within the scope of
and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether
such efli:cts 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 mid the
extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into tile checklist references to intbrmation 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 free to use different formats; however, lead agencies
normally' address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a prqject's environmental effects in
whatever ibnnal is selected.
]'he explanation of each issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, ifanv, used to evaluate each question; and,
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
EVALUATION OF ENVIROI'qMENTAL IMPACTS
I. AESTHETICS- Would the prQecT:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to. trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) SubstanTially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
!I. AGRICULTURE RESOU. RCES: In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are signi ficant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
ConservaTion as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland. or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the Calitbrnia Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in tile existing environment which,
duc to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
111. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality management
or ail' pollution control district may' be relied upon to make the
t-bllowing 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 violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
anainment 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.°
Potential/)'
Signi..tTcant
Impact
Less 7han
Sign!fi. can:
Mitigation
Incorporation
Stgnificam
Imr~act
.Vo
IV. BIOI,OGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directi.~ or
tkrough habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) I-lave a substantial adverse effect on an)' 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, vernal pool. coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement ofany native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wiidlifc corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery' sites?
e) Conflict with any' local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions oran 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 § 15064.57
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the si,2_nificance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.57
c) Directly or indirectly destros' a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d} Disturb an5' 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:
]'otentiall)'
Significant
]rnvact
Less Than
Srgnificant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Lc'.~'s Than
S~gnificant
Imt~act
~\'o ]retract
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on
most recent Alquisl-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for rite area or based on other
substantial evidence ora known fhult? Refer to Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
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 off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B
of the Uniform Building Code (1994). creating substantial
risks lo lit~ or propenF?
e) Have soils incapable ofadequatcly supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal s.vstems where
sewers are not available tbr the disposal of waste water'.'
VII. HAZARDS .AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would tile project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, usc, tlr 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?
c) For a project located within an airport land use plan or.
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project resuh in
a safety hazard tbr people residing or working in the project
area?
f) For a project within tile vicinity of a private airstrip.
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or workin,2 in the vroiect area?
Potemiall)'
Significant
Impact
Les~ Than
Sign~lqcant
l!'ith
.[,liti,gatton
· lncor~9o,ation
Less Than
Stgnificant
Impact
g) Imnair 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.
injur3 or death invoMng wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wJldlands?
VIil. HYDROLOGY AND ~"ATER QUALITY: - Would
the project:
a) Violate an}' water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level~,'e.=.,o the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not
support existing iand uses or planned uses l-bt which permits
have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including througlq, the alteration of the course ora
sn'eam or river, in a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off;site?
d) Substantiall3 alter the existing drainage pay. em of the site
or area. including through the alteration of the course ora
stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of
surhce runoff'in a manner which would result in flooding on-
or of'f-site?
e) Create or contribute runol'fwater which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stonnwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff:
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality'?
g) Place housing within a lO0-vear flood hazard area as
mapped on a fSderal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a l O0-year flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death invoMng flooding as a result of thc failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudfiow?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
Potenttaliy
Sign!ficant
]mt~act
Less Than
Signi. fizant
Mitigation
lncorlvoration
Less Than
&gn~hcant
Impact
..Vo
a) Physically dMde an established community? [] [] [] []
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan. policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including. but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.'?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the prqject:
a) Result in the loss of availability 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 of a locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general
plan. specific plan or other land use plan'?
XI. NOISE-
Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise lex.'els 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 ofexcessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
d) A substantial temporaD or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the pro. iect vicinity' above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or.
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles ora
public airport or public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive
noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in the
pro. jeer 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 (fbr example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
Stgn~fican:
impact
Y,'o
c) Displace substantial numbers ofpeople, necessitating the
construction ofrenlacemen:, housin~_~ .... ~ls~n~r,.' o o°
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the orovision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for nea 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 ibr any of the public services:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
XIV. RECREATION-
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
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 indMduall.x or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate entergency access?
Result in inadccluate parkine capacity?
Potentia[I)'
Stgn~fican!
Impact
Less Tht~n
Significant
~I"ith
Mitigatton
Ineorporatio~
Less Tha~
Sigmficant
Impact
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting ahernative transportation (e.g.. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS-
Would the prqiect:
all Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regiona'. Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction o/new water or
wastewater treatment ~hcilities or expansion of existing
fhcilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storrn water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) I-lave sufficient water supplies available to serve the
prqject from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
prox ider which serves or may serve the prqject that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected dernand in
addition to the provider's existing commimaents':
?) 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 reiated to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality'
of the environment, substantially' reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community', reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects ofa projec~
are considerable when viewed in connection with thc effects
of past projects, the eflbcts of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the prqiect have environmenta! effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
Potentiali;'
Sign(ftcant
Imtgact
Stgnifican!
I~'tth
3litigation
]n:'or]9oration
Less Than
Sign(/icant
]rnoact
.VO ]I17P, f. IC!
EXHIBIT 1 OF RESOLUTION 02-16
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
PIONEER PARK
10250 PIONEER ROAD
BACKGROUND
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 volleyball 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 facilily
to the north and east. Approval of thc 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 -l-ustin Specific Plan. Section
15150 of thc California Environmental Quality Act guidelines permits an EIR or other
environmental document to incorporate by' reference all or portions of another documem
containing infom~ation relevant to that EIR. Therefore, in referencing EIR 85-2, ~,his tiered initial
study hereby incorporates East Tustin Specific Plan EIR 85-2, City of 'l"ustin. December 1985
(State Clearinghouse #85052217), as well as the Technical Appendices, Response to Comments.
Supplement (November 15, 1986) and Addenda (May 1989). In conformance with Section
15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, the purpose of tiered initial study is to identify and focus the
environmental analysis for the pro. ject 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 tbr 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 thru 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 ot'
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 the initial study check list appropriately to ensure that the project would not create
an.,;' additional significant impacts which were not considered by Ell>, 85-2 and cannot be
mitigated to a level of insignificance.
1. AESTHETICS
Items 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 the south of the park.
In addition, the development will include lighting around the park features, pathway and the
parking area. The lighting will be designed to meet the minimum safety' requirement tbr
various outdoor activities as required by the Illuminating Engineering Society Standards. The
light fixtures will be arranged so that direct ravs will not shine on adjacent properties or
produce glare for street traffic. Additional impacts are not anticipated beyond those
addressed in EIR 85-2.
Sources:
Field Verification
Preliminary Master Plan
Tustin City Code
East Tustin Specific Plan
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
'~ AGRICULTUK~L RESOURCES
Items a.b& c-No Impact: The proposed project will be located on a vacant lot
adjacent to residential tracts and a Salvation Arm5' facility. No impacts xa'ill occur to any
agricultural uses or farmland.
Mitigation Measuresq¥'lonitoring Required: None Required
Sources:
Preliminary Master Plan
Tustin General Plan
Field Verification
3. AIR QUALITY
ltems a. b. c. d. & e- No Impact: Potential air quality impacts associated with the
deveiopmem of the neighborhood park were previously addressed in the certified E1R 85-2.
No additional impacts would occur beyond those identified in the Program E1R. 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 any changes in climme, or creme
objectionable odors.
Mitigation Measures" Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required.
Sources: Preliminary _Master Plan
Tustin City Code
Pioneer Park - In#ia/Stud)'
Exhibit I o. f Resolution 02- I 6
Page 2 r?f 7
Certified EIR 85-2. as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a. b. c. d. e & f-No Impact: 'fhe proposed project will be located on a vacant,
prex'iously 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
A.rmy facility and has no significant plant or animal species present on site. No additional
impacts would be created beyond those identified in E1R 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. CULTUIL4L I*~E..~SOI. JRCES
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 ot' thc East 'l'ustin and potential negative
effects to cultural resources. The proposed site is located outside identified archeological
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 FIR 85-2.
Mitigation Measures ~nVlonitoring Required: None Required.
Sources:
Field Verification
Preliminary Master Plan
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 Calilbrnia 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 thc
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 Mcasures,'Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required.
Pioneer Park - Initial Stud)'
Exhibit I o./'Resohttion 02-16
Page 3 of 7
Sources:
Field Verification
Preliminary Master Plan
City of Tustin Grading Manual
Certified EIR 85-2, as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
7. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ltems a. b. c. d. e. f. ,2 & h-No Impact: Development or use of the proposed
neighborhood park is not anticipated to result in exposure to hazardous substances or
interfere with emergency response or evacuation. All grading and construction would be
sub. jeer to compliance with the all applicable Unitbrm Building and Fire Codes. The project
is not in the vicinity of an airport or airstrip.
Mitigation Measures,'Monitoring Required: None required.
Sources:
L'nilbrm Building and Fire ('.odes
Preliminary Master Plan
Certified EIR 85-2, as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
8. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
Items a. b. c. d. e. f. e. h. i & j - No Impact: 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 quality of groundwater. Mitigation measures were identified in EIR
85-2 regarding impacts to water quality and water percolmion (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 Verification
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 subject property is designated by the General Plan
Land {..:se Map as "Planned Community Residential" and identified by the East Tustin
Specific Plan (ESTP) as "Neighborhood Park." The proposed uses are consistem 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.
Ptoneer Park - h?itial Stud)'
;£rhibit I qf Resolution 02-16
Page 4 of 7
Sources:
Field Verification
Preliminary Master Plan
Tustin City Code
Certified EIR 85-2. as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
10. MINEIL4~L RESOURCES
ltems 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 '['ustin Specific Plan
1 l. 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. Long-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
No impacts beyond those
not induce
previously
Ivlitigation Measures'Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Preliminary Master Plan
l'ioneer Park - Initial
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-Nolmpact: The project would not create the need for additional public
sen'ices. 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
It¢IrlS O & b - No Impact: The proposed will not impact existing recreational facilities
and will add to the recreational facilities available to the neighborhood.
Mitigation Measures.qVlonitoring Required: None Required
Sources:
Preliminary Master Plan
Certified EIR 85-2, as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
15. TILax.NSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Items a. b. 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 - Jnitial Study'
Exhibit I qfResolution 02-16
Page 6 of 7
Certified EIR 85-2, as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
hems a. b. c. d. e. f& e- No lmpact: The pro. ject will connect into existing utilities; no
substantial alterations are needed. The project will not create additional impacts beyond 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 negative impacts to wildlil-'e habitat, nor limit ~.he achievement ol'
m~3' long-term environmental goals, nor have impacts which are potentially and individuall3'
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 lull3' within the scope of that
discussion.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources:
Preliminau' Master Plan
Tustin City Code
Certified EIR 85-2, as amended
East Tustin Specific Plan
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Pioneer Parl' - h,itial Stu~'
Exhibit I of Resolution 02-16
Page 7 of 7
EXHIBIT 1
APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES IMPOSED BY EIR 85-2
Air Quality
3.11.3
The 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 thc
AQMP for the basin is the most important measure to achieve this goal. The AQMD includes
improvements o£ mass transit facilitates and implementation of vehicular usage reduction
programs. Additionally, energy conservation measures are included. Specific measures which
may be appropriale for the proposed prqject include:
Bicvcle and pedestrian circulmion thcilities should be provided within all pro. jects so
as to facilitate and provide direct connections to project and neighborhood activity
modes and to city'wide bicycle trails, and through footpaths for pedestrians.
· Construction activity dust generation shall be reduced through regular watering as
required by the SCAQMD Rule 403.
Geolo~' and Soils
3.2.3
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 ,,','here
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 Ibr treatment of excavation (ripping)
di£ficulties, surficial material removals, cut and fill slopes, expansive soils, faults and
liquefb, ction hazards (influencing lhe design of roadway stream crossings).
· All structural will be designed in accordance with seismic design provisions of the
Unifbrm Building Codes to promote safely in the evem of an earthquake.
Erosion potential can be reduced by utilizing rapid dexeloping planting techniques
(e.g., hydrosecding), replacement with cohesive soils not subject to erosion, and
construction of terrace drain systems.
Exhibit 1
Mitigation Measures EIR 85-2
Page 2
Hvdrolo~' and V¥'ater Quali~'
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 submit-ted 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 pomntial 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 for
minimizing construction erosion will be submitted to the City of Tustin tbr review
and approval prior to issuance of grading permim.
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 within 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.
Use mulch extensively, where feasible, in all landscaped areas. Mulch applied to
topsoil will improve the water-holding capacity ol' 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 svstems which minimize runoff' and evaporation and
maximize the amount of 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
Ail construction operations, including engine warm-up and deliveries of materials and
equipment, shall be subject to the provisions of the Tustin Noise Ordinance and shall
take place on]5' between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and bem,'een 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, unless otherwise determined by the
Building Ott~cial.
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