HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3588RESOLUTION NO. 3588
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 97-035 AND HILLSIDE REVIEW 98-
001 FOR A 44 UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED PROJECT ON VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT 15601 LOCATED AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF
TOWNSHIP DRIVE (LOT 26 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 13 AND 24 OF.
TRACT 13627).
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That proper applications, Design Review 97-035 and Hillside Review 98-
001, were filed by Warmington Homes California requesting approval of a 44
unit single-family detached project on a 15.3 gross acre site identified as
Vesting Tentative Tract 15601 located at the northerly terminus of Township
Drive (Lot 26 and a portion of Lot 13 and 24 of Tract 13627);
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said applications
on April 13, 1998 by the Planning. Commission;
C. That an Environmental Impact Report EIR 85-2, as modified by supplements
and addenda, for the East Tustin Specific Plan has been certified in
conformance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act for the subject project;
D. Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Commission
finds that the Iocatio.n, size, arci~itectural features and general appearance of.
the proposed development will not impair the ordedy and harmonious
development of the area, the present or future development therein, or the
occupancy as a Whole. In making such findings, the Commission has
considered at least the following items:
1. Height, bulk and area of buildings.
2. Setbacks and site planning.
3. Extedor materials and colors.
4. Type and pitch of roofs.
5. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings.
6. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television
antennae.
7. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation.
8; Location, height and standards of exterior illumination.
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Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an
enclosed structure.
Location and method of refuse storage.
Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in
the neighborhood.
Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to
existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood
and public thoroughfares.
Proposed signage.
Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council.
E. Pursuant to Section 8914(C) (8) of the Tustin City Code, the Planning
Commission has reviewed the project for'Hillside Review using the
guidelines for-hillside grading contained in the Grading Manual to ensure
compliance with the guidelines contained in the manual.
The Planning Commission hereby approves Design Review 97-035 and Hillside
Review..98-001 authorizing construction of a 44 unit single-family detached
project on Vesting Tentative Tract 15601 located at the northerly terminus of
Township Ddve (Lot 26 and a portion of Lots 13 and 24 of Tract 13627), subject
to conditions contained in Exhibit A attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular, meeting of the Tustin Planning Commissionl
held on the 13th day of April, 1998.
HOWA~D'~TZMAN '
~--"~IZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Resolution No. 3588
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersig.ned, hereby certify that I am the Secretary of
the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3588
was duly passed and adopted 'at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission,
held. on the 13th day of April, 1998.
~E~I~BETH' A. BINSA~-~
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
DESIGN REVIEW 97-035 & I-HI.LSIDE REVIEW 98-001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 3588
GENERAL
1.1
The proposed project.shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the
project date stamped April 13, 1998, on file with the Community Development
Depmmaent,' as herein mod/fled, or as mod/fled by the Director of the CommuniB,
Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of
Commuaity Development' may also approve subsequent minor modifications to
plans during plan check if such modifications are to be consistent with provisions of
. the East Tustin Specific Plan, Tustin City Code or other applicable regulations.
1.2
Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits for the
project, Subject 'to review and approval of the Community Development
Department.
1.3
The subject project approval shall become null 'and void unless permits for the
'proposed project are issued within twenty four (24) months of the date of this
Exhibit and substantial construction is underway. Time extensions may be ~m'anted
if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within
thkty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1)
1.4
Approval of Design Review 97-035 and Hillside Review 98-001 is contingent upon
the. applicant and property owner signing and' returning an "Agreement to
Conditions Imposed". form as established by the 'Director of Community
Development.
The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin fi-om all claims and
liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
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(3)
At building plan check, the following items shall be submitted:
Construction plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations.
Thc plans shall comply' with the 1994 Uniform Building Code; State
Handicap and Energy Requirements other related codes, City Ordinances,
and state and federal laws and regulations (including: City of Tustin Grad/rig
Ordinance, Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines; Tustin Private
Improvement Standards and Tustin Security Ordinance). Requirements of
thc Uniform Building Codes shall be complied with as approved by the
Building Official.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STAND. JLD CONDITION
(2) CEQA MITIGATION
O) UNIFORM BUILDING CODF.,/S
DESIGN REVIEW
(5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(7) PC/CC POLICY
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DR 97-035 & Hillside Review 98-001
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Preliminary technical details and plan's for all utility installations including
cable TV, telephone, gas, water and electricity. Additionally, a note on
plans shall be included stating that no field changes shall be made without
corrections submitted to and approved by the Building Official.
Rough and/or Precise grading plans and specifications consistent with the
site plan and landscaping plans and prepared by a registered civil engineer
for approval by the Community Development Department.
All re4uirements of the Grading Ordinance and Grading Manual shall be
met and any grading shall be consistent with provisions contained in the
Grading Manual unl.ess otherwise indicated on the approved Tentative Tract
Map, preliminary grading plan and development plans.
'Grading specifications shall comply with all requirements of Conditions 5.1
through 5.5 contained in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No.
3587, recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15601.
Plans and/or specifications shall comply with all requirements Of Conditions
6.1 through 6.11 contained in Exh/bit A of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 3587, recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 15601.
A precise soils engineering report provided by a soils engineer written in the
previous twelve (12) months from the date of plan check submittal.
Expanded information regarding the levels of hydrocarbons and sound
water contamination found on-site shall be provided in the submitted soils
report.
A'model complex plan identifying all temporary .fencing, landscaping,
elevation alterations, parking facilities and other temporary model complex
facilities subject to approval of the Community Development Department.
Project identification signage and flags located along the project perimeter
or otherwise outside of the tract boundaries shall comply with' the Tustin
Ranch Master Sign Pro~marn.
A detailed acoustical noise study prepared by a qualified acoustical expert,
subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Department, to insure that interior noise levels do not exceed a maximum of
45 dB CNEL and exterior noise levels shall not exceed a maximum of 65 dB
CNEL. The report and any subsequent field inspection shall comply w/th
Condition 7.1 and. 7.2 of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No.
3587 recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15601.
Indicate on the title sheet the applicable codes, City Ordinances and the state and
federal laws and. regulations to include:
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DR 97-035 & Hillside Review 98-001
Page 3
1994 Uniform Building Code with California Amendments
1994 Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments
1994 Uniform Plumbing Code with California Amendments
1993 National Electrical Code with California Amendments
T-24 California Disabled Access Regulations
T-24 California Ener~.Efficiency Standards
City of Tustin .Grading Ordinance
City of Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines'
City of Tustin Private Improvement Standards
City of Tustin Security Ordinance
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Provide project data that includes correct number of units, floor areas for each plan,
occupancy group classification, type of construction and whether fire sprinklered or
not.
Indicate location of A/C condensers in the yards and address the noise level issues
according to City of Tustin Noise Ordinance.
Provide outdoor lighting in court areas, landscape areas, on the buildings and at
entrance doors as required by City of Tustin Security Ordinance.
Provide erosion control plans as part of the rough grade or indicate how the
requirements for erosion control will be met. All erosion control shall comply with
City of Tustin Grading Manual. Any deviation shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to work advancement.
The applicant shall be perm/ned to obtain grading permits and building perm/ts for
model unit construction prior to approval of the Final Maps related to Vesting
Tentative Tract 1560.1 provided all Building Code, Public Works, Fire Department
and Community Development .Department requirements .have been met and-
approvals granted.
Architectural plans shall not be submitted for plan check unless accompanied by a
letter approving proposed design by The Irvine Company.
The statistical summary and the site plan shall be modified to provide a minimum of
two guest spaces per unit in accordance with the East Tustin Specific Plan.
(1)
SITE AND BUILDING CONDITIONS
3.1
Prior to the issuance of a r0u~ gi-ading permit for Tract 15601, the applicant shall
execute a Slope Repair Agreement, consistent with Section 11.0 of the City's
Grading Manual and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and '
Community Development Department. Said Agreement shall cover all man-made
slopes on Lots 2-9 and 27-29 equal to or greater than five feet in v6rtical height and
having an average slope at or steeper tlmn four feet horizontal to one foot vertical.
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DR 97-035 & Hillside Review 98-001
Page 4
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The house plotting on Lot 19 shall be revised to provide a minimum 30-foot setback
fi.om the westerly tract boundary, subject to final approval of the Community
Development DePartment.
All building setbacks shall comply with applicable development standards in the
East Tustin Specific Plan (ETSP) and identified on the final xvor 'ldng draMngs.
All building heights, including chimneys, shall comply w4th the requirements of the
ETSP and identified on the final working drawings.:
The building plans shall provide exact details for exterior doors and window types
and treatments (i.e., framing color and glass tint). Architectural details shall be
provided for all building elevations. The appearance and design of said details shall
be subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.
Indicate on the final plans, the location of exterior electric meters and include
screening details. Screening adequacy, appearance and compatibility shall be
subject to approval of the Community Development Department.
All final exterior colors to be used shall be subject to review and approval of the
Director of the Community Development Department. All exterior treatments shall
be coordinated with regard to color, materials and detailing and noted on submitted
construction plans and elevations.
The applicant shall note on final plans that a six-foot-high chain-link fence shall be
installed around the site prior to building construction stages. Gated entrances shall
be permitted along the perimeter of the site for construction vehicles.
All mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment shall be adequatelyand
decoratively screened. The screen shall be considered as an element of the overall
design of the project and shall blend with the architectural design of buildings. All
telephone and electrical boxes shall be indicated on the building plans and shall be
completely screened. Electrical transformers shall be located toward the interior of
the project main~g a sufficiem distance to minimize visual impacts on entry
points along Pioneer Road. If visible from the interior streets or private drives, air
conditioning units shall be screened fi-om view by architectural features.
Exterior elevations of the buildings shall indicate any fixmxes or equipmem to be
located on the roof of the building, equipment heights and type of screening..
Perimeter walls constructed by the subdivider shall be consistem with wall concepts
approved for Tract 13627. Private yard walls which do not also serve as perimeter
walls for the prbject shall be compatible with main building treatments or
community theme wall as reviewed and approved by the Community Developmem
Department during plan check.
Final mailbox architectural details indicating color and exterior treatment shall be
included in the working drawings, subject to review and approval of the Community
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DR 97-035 & Hillside Rex4ew 98-001
Page 5
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Development Department during plan check. The design and location of mailboxes
shall be consistent with the City Guidelines which require twO mailboxes per post,
located behind the sidewalk within the public utility easement at side property lines.
All yard fences and 'other structures located within the front yard area shall be
limited to 3 feet in height or as otherwise authorized by the East Tustin Specific
Plan.
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L.a~N'DSCAPIgqG, GROUNDS AINq).HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS
4.1
The applicant shall submit at plan check complete detailed landscaping and
irrigation plans for all landscaping areas, including the model complex, consistent
with adopted City of Tustin Landscaping and Irrigation Guidelines. Landscaping
plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to
issuance of any building permits. Provide summary table identifying plant
materials. Landscaping plans must be approved prior to issuance of any building
perm/ts. The plant table shall list botanical and common names, sizes, spacing,
location and quantity of the plant materials proposed. Show planting and berming
details, soil preparation, staking, 'etc. The irrigation plan shall show location and
control of backflow .prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing and
coverage. Details for all equipment must be provided. Show ail property lines on
the landscaping and irrigation plan, public right-of-way areas, .sidewalk widths,
parkway areas, and wall locations. The Department of Community Development
may request minor substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or
quantity materials during plan check. Note on landscaping plan that coverage of
landscaping and irrigation materials is subject to field inspection at project
completion by the Department of Community Development.
4.2
Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved conceptual landscape plan. Particularly, with respect to Grading Manual
criteria, the following items shall be followed through on the final plans:
A.
Special erosion control measures, which may include such items as
revegetation mats, shall be in place on all slopes steeper than 4:1 prior to
planting, as recommended by the landscape architect.
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The landscape architect shall note on the plans that proposed plants and
planting methods are suitable for the site specific soil. and climatic
conditions.
4.3
The submitted 'landscaping plans at plan check shall reflect the following
requirements: _ .
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Tuff is unacceptable for grades over 25%. A combination of planting
materials must be used, ground cover on large areas alone is not acceptable.
B. Shrubs shall be spaced a minimum of 5 feet on center.
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DP, 97-035 & Hillside Review 98-001
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Ground cover shall be planted between. 8 to 12 inches on center.
Fences, walls and equipment areas, shall be screened with shrubs and/or
vines and trees.
All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy, neat condition ~pical to
the species. Maintenance includes but is not limited to trimming, mox~Sng,
weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of
diseased or dead plants.
The driveway and parking areas shall be buffered with landscaping berms,
when possible.
Earth mounding is essential and must be provided to applicable heights,
whenever possible in conjunction with the submitted landscaping plan.
Earth mounding should be particularly provided at the project entry.
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The main entry to the project shall be planted with specimen trees to create a
theme.
Landscaping adjacent to the right-of-way shall be coordinated with parkm'ay
landscaping. Perimeter walls shall be treated with vines to relieve large wall
expanses. Vines shall be informally grouped with training devices installed.
Screening adjacent to roadways, whenever possible, shaJl compliment the
architecture, color and construction material of primary buildings on the site.
All walls, fences or landscaping adjacent to streets shall be designed to prox4de
adequate si_Mat distance for vehicles exiting the tract via the private streets.
All. fence and wall locations shown on the site plans and grading plans shall be
accurately reflected on the landscape and hardscape plans.
Provide details, colors and materials for all exterior walk'ways, stairs, walls and
fences, arbors and other common area structures.
The entry~y to the project site should be a focal point In addition.to larger tree
lxegtments, this area should be provided with a Variety of color and treatment of
landscaping as well as an incorporation of special decorative signage or pavement
treatment (i.e., walls, gates, lighting, etc.).
Both horizontal and vertical intersection sig3at lines will need to be checked per
OCEMA Standard No. 1117' for all affected streets, the sight lines need to be shown
on the grading and landscaping plans. All landscaping within the 1/mited use area
will need to comply with Standard No. 1117.
A complete, detailed project sign program including design, location, sizes, colors,
and materials shall be approved by. The Irvine Company then submitted for rev/ew
and approval by the Department of Commtmity Development
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3588
DR 97-035 & Hillside Review 98-001
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The sign program shall include temporary project identification, addressing and
street signs. Address signs shall be illuminated.
The final site improvement plans and working drawings shall indicate a lighting
scheme for the project. Note locations of all exterior li~ts and types of fixtures on
the elevations. All street li~ting shall be in accordance with City standards. Lights
to be installed on buildings shall be a decorative design. No lights shall be
permitted which may creme any glare or have a negative impact on adjoining
properties. The location and ~'pes of lighting shall be subject to the approval of the
Director of Community Development.
Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the Model Complex, the
developer shall complete the installation of all site improvement, perimeter walls
and common area landscaping on Lots E-J.
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FEES
5.1
All fees shall be paid in accordance with Conditions 10.1 through 10.4 of Exhibit A
of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3587 recommending approval of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 15601.
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