HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA Action 10-008ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 10-008
DESIGN REVIEW 10-016
AUGUST 2, 2010
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a City-initiated application for Design Review 10-016 was filed
requesting authorization to construct a new fire station at 15011 Kensington
Park Drive, which is located within Planning Area 5 of the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan.
B. That the General Plan MCAS Tustin Specific Plan land use designation
provides far a variety of uses, including a fire station. In addition, the project
is consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element of the City of Tustin General
Plan.
C. Pursuant to MCAS Tustin Specific Plan Section 3.4.3.A, a fire station is a
permitted use within Planning Area 5.
D. The proposed fire station is located within the MCAS Tustin Redevelopment
Project Area.
E. In accordance with Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9299(b)(4)(c), the
Zoning Administrator is authorized to review Design Review applications
within Redevelopment Project Areas.
F. That the Zoning Administrator considered the application on August 2, 2010.
G. That the location, size, architectural features, and general appearance of the
proposed project will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of
the area, the present or future development therein, the occupancy thereof,
or the community as a whole. In making such findings, the Zoning
Administrator has considered the following items:
1. Height, bulk, and area of the proposed building.
2. Setbacks and site planning.
3. Exterior materials and colors.
4. Type and pitch of roofs.
5. Size and spacing of windows, doors, and other openings.
6. Location, height, and standards of exterior illumination.
7. Landscaping, parking area design, and traffic circulation.
8. Location and method of refuse storage.
9. Proposed signing.
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10. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in
the neighborhood.
11. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to
existing structures and possible future structures in the
neighborhood and public thoroughfares.
12. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City
Council.
H. That a public meeting was duly called, noticed, and held by the Zoning
Administrator for Design Review 10-006 on August 2, 2010.
That on January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the Program Final
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR)
for the reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On April 3, 2006, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 06-43 approving an Addendum to the
FEIS/EIR. The proposed project is consistent with the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan and is determined not to result in any new significant
environmental impacts, propose substantial changes or a substantial
increase in the severity of any previously identified significant impacts in the
FEIS/EIR and Addendum. Moreover, no new information of substantial
importance has surfaced since certification of the FEIS/EIR and Addendum.
II. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Design Review 10-006 authorizing the
the construction of a new fire station at 15011 Kensington Park Drive, subject to
the conditions contained within Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 2"d day of August, 2010.
DANA L. OGDON
Acting Zoning Administrator
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ELOISE N IS
Recording Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, ELOISE HARRIS, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of
the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator Action
No. 10-008 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning Administrator,
held on the 2~d day of August, 2010.
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ELOISE HA IS
Recording Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DESIGN REVIEW 10-016
AUGUST 2, 2010
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped August 2, 2010, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the
Community Development Director with prior approval of the Redevelopment
Agency in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director ..may also .,approve
subsequent minor modifications to plans including floor plan modifications
in order to respond to functional comments and recommendations first
approved by the Redevelopment Agency and determined by the Agency
to be consistent with the project budget, during plan check if such
modifications are consistent with provisions of the Tustin City Code or other
applicable regulations.
(1) 1.2 The Design Review approval shall run with the land and be effective
provided building permits are issued.
(1) 1.3 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied. with subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.4 The project shall comply with applicable State and local codes, rules, and
regulations.
(1) 1.5 Final colored rendering, material boards, and exterior colors and finish
samples shall be submitted for review and approval prior to installation.
(1) 1.6 At plan check submittal, a note shall be added on the plans that any
exposed metal flashing or trim shall be either anodized or painted
compatible with the main building.
(1) 1.7 At plan check submittal, all colors, materials, and finishes of the exterior
building walls shall be properly noted on the plans.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
(2) CEQA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODES (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(4) DESIGN REVIEW (7) PC/CC POLICY
*** EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit A
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(1) 1.8 Prior to issuance of a building permit, and in conjunction with subsequent
plan check submittals the following design issues shall be addressed and
any design modifications shall be subject to approval by the City and
Redevelopment Agency:
The finish of the exterior perimeter wall shall match adjacent
community walls and also have pilasters with veneer stone
treatment to match the proposed fire station.
• The reduction or removal of veneer stone at locations that are
constrained or are not highly visible from public streets or from
adjacent properties shall be considered.
• Materials, finishes, and colors used on exterior elevations shall be
consistent with the color rendering presented to the Tustin Planning
Commission on January 12, 2010 as amended on March 24, 2010,
and subject to final refinements and approval. The three metal
apparatus doors, metal man doors, door/window frames, and other
metal features shall be of a complementary earth tone rather than
the proposed red color shown on the design review material board
and elevations.
The proposed coral tree at the corner of Kensington Drive and
Edinger Avenue shall be relocated to provide space for a future
community monument sign. At building plan check, the future
location of the community monument sign shall be depicted on the
plans.
• All landscaping along Edinger Avenue and Kensington Drive shall
be consistent with the Legacy Park Streetscape Plant Palette in the
Legacy Park Design Guidelines. Landscape buffer plantings to
include trees shall be required on the interior side of the westerly
and southerly property walls, with other interior planters behind the
walls of the project to be of Xeriscape materials which do not
detract from the appearance of the site but which do not require
extensive maintenance, subject to approval by the Redevelopment
Agency and the City.
• The feasibility of providing rolling gates in lieu of swing gates shall
be considered during the subsequent design stage of the project.
The type of gate shall be approved by the Redevelopment Agency
and City.
• Paving materials for on-site pedestrian circulation for the public in
front of the walls shall be shown on the plans and should be
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decorative in nature. The plans shall include exact design details
and materials for all walkways.
(1) 1.9 The minimum parking space size shall be nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet
or nine (9) feet by seventeen and a half (17'/2) feet with a two and a half
(2'/2) foot landscape overhang. Striping details shall be shown on the
building plans.
(1) 1.10 The trash enclosure area shall be a minimum six (6) foot high solid
masonry wall with solid metal, self-closing, self-latching gates consistent
with the adjacent building's material and finish. The location of the bin, size,
and quantity shall be reviewed and accepted in writing by the City's contract
refuse service provider.
(1) 1.11 A detailed lighting plan shall be submitted along with details of proposed
exterior fixtures and intensity of light. Parking lot lighting shall be in
conformance with the City's Security Code and facilitate pedestrian
circulation within the parking lot. On-site lighting shall be arranged so that
direct rays do not shine on adjacent properties or produce glare. All light
fixtures shall be subject to approval by the Redevelopment Agency and
City.
(1) 1.12 The location of all exterior mechanical equipment shall be identified on the
plans (i.e. transformers, meters, fire sprinkler riser etc.). Screening of
exterior mechanical equipment shall be provided, compatible with building
materials. Location, height, and sizing of rooftop materials, including
installation details, shall be provided and approved by the Redevelopment
Agency and City.
(1) 1.13 No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade visible from
adjacent streets or residential properties.
(1) 1.14 Roof access devices shall be provided from the inside of the building.
(1) 1.15 Roof scuppers shall be installed with a special lip device so that overflow
drainage does not stain exterior walls.
(1) 1.16 Details for all building security systems shall be provided, subject to
review and approval by the Redevelopment Agency, City and OCFA.
(1) 1.17 A detailed sign program for exterior signs shall be provided for review and
approval by the Redevelopment Agency and City. The sign program shall
include the location, materials, colors, size, and sign copy consistent with
the overall building design.
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(1) 1.18 All landscaping and irrigation shall meet the requirements of the City's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance No. 1376.
(1) 1.19 A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be provided for all landscaping
areas on the site and include the following information:
a) A summary table applying indexing identification to plant materials in
their actual location. The plan and table must list botanical and
common names, sizes, spaces, actual location, and quantity of the
plant materials proposed. All landscaping materials outside of the
walls of the facility along Kensington Park Drive and Edinger Avenue
shall be consistent with approved plant palette materials required for
such streetscapes in the Legacy Park Design Guidelines.
b) Planting and berming details, soil preparation, staking, etc.
c) The irrigation plan shall show location and control of backflow
prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing, and coverage.
Details for all equipment shall be provided.
d) All property lines on the landscaping and irrigation plan, public right-
of-way area, sidewalk widths, parkway areas, and wall locations, if
any.
e) Note on landscaping plan that coverage of landscaping irrigation
materials is subject to field inspection at project completion by the
Community Development Department.
(1) 1.20 The landscape materials shall not conflict with the visual clearance
requirements of the proposed driveway approaches.
(1) 1.21 On-site landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and vigorous condition.
Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, trimming, mowing, weeding,
removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or
dead plants.
(1) 1.22 Pursuant to the City of Tustin's Security Ordinance and the Uniform Fire
Code, street numbers shall be displayed in a prominent location on the
street side of the building. The numerals shall be no less than six (6) inches
in height and shall be of contrasting color to the background to which they
are attached and illuminated during hours of darkness.
(1) 1.23 A note shall be provided on the final plans that a six (6) foot high chain link
fence shall be installed around the site prior to building construction stages.
A nylon fabric or mesh shall be attached to the temporary construction
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fencing. Gated entrances shall be permitted along the perimeter of the site
for construction vehicles
BUILDING DIVISION
(3) 2.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
latest editions of the Codes, City Ordinances, and State and Federal laws
and regulations, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin.
Application for building permits submitted after December 31, 2010 will be
based on California 2010 adopted building codes.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 3.1 This development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City of
Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State, and Regional
Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
(1) 3.2 Preparation of a sedimentation and erosion control plan for all work
related to this development shall be required.
(1) 3.3 Prior to building plan approval, a final grading plan, prepared by a
California Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted and approved.
The plan shall be consistent with the approved site and landscaping plans.
(1) 3.4 Prior to building plan approval, the design consultant shall submit for
approval by the Community Development and Public Works Departments,
a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). If the WQMP has been
determined to be a Priority WQMP, it shall identify Low Impact
Development (LID) principles and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that will be used on-site to retain storm water and treat predictable
pollutant run-off. The Priority WQMP shall identify: the implementation of
BMPs, the assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities
(specifying the developer, parcel owner, maintenance association,
lessees, etc.), and reference to the location(s) of structural BMPs.
(1) 3.5 A SWPPP will have to be prepared for the project. When considering the
Risk Level to assess for the project, it should be noted that the City of
Tustin is under a Sediment TMDL.
(1) 3.6 Prior to building plan approval, the design consultant shall submit to the
Public Works Department 24" x 36" reproducible street improvement
plans, as prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer, for approval.
The plans shall clearly show existing and proposed surface and
underground improvements, including construction and/or replacement of
any missing or damaged public improvements adjacent to this
development. Said plans shall include, but not be limited to, the following.
Exhibit A
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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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g)
Curb and gutter h)
Sidewalk, including curb ramps i)
for the physically disabled j)
Drive aprons k)
Signing/striping I)
Street paving m)
Street lighting
Catch basin/storm drain laterals/
connection to existing storm drain system
Domestic water facilities
Reclaimed water facilities
Sanitary sewer facilities
Landscape/irrigation
Dry utility lines
Traffic signal
(1) 3.7 For any construction within the public right-of-way, a 24" x 36" construction
area traffic control plan, as prepared by a California Registered Traffic
Engineer, or Civil Engineer experienced in this type of plan preparation,
may be required.
(1) 3.8 Current Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall
be met at all driveways and sidewalks adjacent to the site. City of Tustin
standards shall apply, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
(1) 3.9
Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP). The contractor will be required to submit a WRRP to the Public
Works Department. The WRRP must indicate how the contractor will
comply with the City's requirement (City Code
recycle at least 50% of the project waste material
Section 4351, et al) to
(1) 3.10 CADD Requirements - In addition to the normal full-size map and plan
submittal, all final maps and plans including, but not limited to, tract maps,
parcel maps, right-of-way maps, records of survey, public works
improvements, private infrastructure improvements, final grading plans,
and site plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in
computer aided design and drafting (CADD) format to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer. The standard file format is AutoCAD Release 2007, or
latest version, having the extension"DWG". All layering and linotype
conventions are AutoCAD-based (latest version available upon request
from the Public Works Department). The CADD files shall be submitted to
the City at the time plans are approved, and updated CADD files reflecting
"as built" conditions shall be submitted once all construction has been
completed. No project bonds will be released until acceptable "as built"
CADD files have been submitted to the City.
(1) 3.11 The Conceptual Grading Plan and Preliminary WQMP for the project shall
be prepared to be consistent with the comments from the Public Works
Department dated July 26, 2010, which are as follows:
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1. Conceptual Grading Plan
a. The driveways and curb ramps shall be designed per the
City of Tustin Public Works Standard No. 210 and 211.
b. The meandering sidewalk along Kensington Park Drive shall
be designed and constructed to meet at the BCR and ECR.
c. The proposed storm drain along Kensington Park Drive shall
be designed and constructed within the fire station property.
d. All onsite drainage shall be kept onsite or drain to the
planting areas. Storm water shall not drain across the
driveways to the adjacent public right of way.
e. The design consultant shall indentify the ultimate location of
the relocated fire hydrant and street light on the plans.
f. The design consultant shall provide at least five feet (5')
clearance between the traffic signal controller cabinet and
the driveway.
g. The design consultant shall coordinate the design and
relocation of the southerly electric line and the street light
with Southern California Edison.
h. The design consultant shall design the site with bio-
treatment type facilities for the storm water treatment.
The proposed curb along the westerly side of the property
shall extend across the fuel tank area.
j. Relocate the proposed gutter across westerly parking stalls
from the leading edge of the stalls to the back of the stalls
along the proposed curb and gutter and drain to planting
area on the south side.
2. Preliminary WQMP
a. Section II, Project Description. Use and follow the attached
WQMP preparer's checklist (example: identify the pollutants
expected to be associated with the project).
b. Section III, Site Description.
Use and follow the attached WQMP preparer's
checklist (example: include any Hydrologic Conditions
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of Concern, any Environmentally Sensitive Areas, any
Areas of Special Biological Significance, etc.).
ii. Verify if the first paragraph, 4t" line, should be 0%
pervious instead of 0% impervious.
iii. Change Santa Fe Channel to Santa Ana/Santa Fe
Channel
iv. The Santa Ana/Santa Fe Channel discharges to
Peters Canyon Channel, which discharges to Newport
Back Bay, not Newport Beach.
v. Add San Diego Creek Reach 1 & 2. The US EPA
has established TMDLs for the San Diego Creek
(Selenium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Zinc,
Organochlorine pesticides, Chromium, Mercury, and
Sediment).
c. Section IV, Best Management Practices.
Table 2 and 3 should include a fueling station.
Use vegetated areas as part of treatment as much as
possible. Revise Table 4 accordingly.
iii. SQDF and SQDV design criteria shall be included in
the Preliminary WQMP to validate that it will
adequately treat the pollutants of concern.
d. Site Plan.
i. Provide treatment controls to prevent runoff from the
proposed concrete pavement and driveways to the
public right of way.
ii. Use Bio-Treatment BMP systems (i.e., Filterra,
KriStar Treepod Biofilter, etc.) instead of CDS unit.
iii. Provide self-treating treatment controls to act as BMP
to prevent runoff from the landscape area to the
adjacent public right of way.
e. 303(d) List, include only the section that applies to the
Newport Bay Watershed.
3. Additional comments and conditions may be found on the redlined
Preliminary WQMP, Conditions of Approval, and Conceptual
Grading Plan.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)
(5J 4.1 Pursuant to a request by the OCFA and as agreed to by OCFA and the City
on July 22, 2010, the project architect shall explore the feasibility of
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mitigating the potential for contamination related to the proposed laundry
room not being directly accessible to the apparatus bay.
(5) 4.2 If feasible as determined and recommended to the City and Agency by the
Project Manager for the project, a door shall be added between Hall 122 and
Dayroom 128. If feasible as determined and recommended to the City and
Agency by the Project Manager for the project , a door or sliding glass door
shall be added between the patio and dayroom.
(5) 4.3 Man doors shall be provided adjacent to the vehicular gates and the front of
the apparatus bay.