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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 02-40RESOLUTION NO. 02-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 02-002 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 Code Amendment 02-002 is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act; B. A draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and distributed for public review. The draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration evaluated the implications of the code amendment citywide; and, C! The City Council of the City of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Director and other interested parties with respect to the subject draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration. II. A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been completed in compliance with CEQA and Stale guidelines. The City Council has received and considered the information contained in the Final Negative Declaration prior to approving the proposed project and found that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the proposed project. On the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public hearing process, the City Council finds that there will not be a significant effect on the environment as a result of the code amendment. In addition, the City Council finds that the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. The City Council hereby adopts the Final Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 02-002. Exhibit A of Resolution No. 02-40 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, Cd 92780 ~7149 szs-a~oo NEGATIVE DECLARATION Project Title: Code Amendment 02-002 Project Location: Citywide Project Description: Amendment of Sections 9233(aX1)(g), 9233c0t), 9233e(ff), 9233(e), and 9252j3(c) of the Tusfin City Co& to clarify that ~he intent of the office use criteria within the Central Conmaercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. The amendment will require the approval of conditional use permits with. special findings for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located witlfin the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district This code amendment is needed to protect the public safety, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses would be more eompaffble or desirable. Project Proponent: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Jusrina Willkom Telephone: (714) 573-3174 The Community Development Department has conducted an Initial Study for the above project in accordance with the City ofTustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of that study hereby finds: That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. That potential significant effects were identified, but revisions have been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said Mitigation Measures are included in Attachment A of the Initial Study which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. The Initial Study which provides the b~/sis for this determination is attached and is on file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins on April 5, 2002 and extends for twenty (20) calendar days. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review period may be extended if deemed necessary. REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:00 P3~. ON APRIL 24, 2002 Elizabeth A. Binsack Community Development Director COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $00 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 9£750 (714) 573-3100 INITIAL STUDY A. BACKGROUND Project Title: Code Amendment 02-002 Lead Agency: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom Phone: (714) 573-3174 Project Location: Citywide Project Sponsor's Name and Address: N/A General Plan Designation: All commercial land use designations. Zoning Designation: Central Commercial (C-2) zoning districts. Project Description: Amendment of Sections 9233(a)(1)(g), 9233c(y), 9233c(f0, 9233(e), and 9252j3(c) of Tustin City Code to clarify the intent of the office use criteria within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. The amendment will require the approval of conditional use permits with special findings for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district. This amendment is needed to protect the public safety, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses would be more compatible or desirable. Sttrrounding Uses: North: County of Orange South: City of Irvine East: County of Orange and City oflrvine West: City of Santa Ana Other public agencies whose approval is required: Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Health Care Agency South Coast Air Quality Management District City of Irvine City of Santa Aha 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 checklist in Section D below. ~]Land Use and Planning [-']Population and Housing ['-~G~lo~cal Problems ['-]Water [--]Air Quality [-]T~omtion & Circulation [--]Biological Resources [-IEnergy and Mineral Resources [~Noise ~Public Services [~tJtilifies and Service Systems ~]Aesthefics [-]Cultural Resources [-'lRecreation [~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. ["'1 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, 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 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. 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 I) 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: Justina Willkom Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Title Associate Planner Date April 5, 2002 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMI~ACTS 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 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 bc explained where it is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors ~o pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). All answers must take into account the whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level, indire~, direct~ construction, and operational impacts. Once the lead agency has det~'mined that a particular physical impact may occur, the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that a~ effect may be significant. If there arc one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the det~uuuination 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 Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must descn'be the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIL "Earlier Analyses," 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 (e) (3)(1)). In this ease, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify 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 free to use different formats; however, lead agencies normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and, b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS L AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, ~rees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings with~ 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? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether ir?acts to agricultural resources are signi~cant environmen~l 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 imp. acts 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 California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural me? b) Conflict with existing zomng for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment whicl~, due w their location or n~mre, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? HI. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by thc applicable air quality management or air pollution cobol di~ct may be relied upon to make the following 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- a~t 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 numbe~ of people? Potentially Significant .--~ ?mpact Less Than Signifwant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No lmt~act [3 IV. BIOLQ~[CAL RESOURCES: - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adwrse effect, either directly or through habitat mixlificafions, on any species identified as a candiclat~, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulmSom, or by the California Depammmt offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural corrammity 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 efl'ect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Wat~ 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 of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlifc comdors, or impede the usc 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 w/th the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? V. ~HJLTURAL 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 mbstantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project: a) Expose people or smmna-es to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than $igni~cant Impact No 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 failure, including liquefaction? iv) Laadslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soft 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 Uaiform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for 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 wansport, use, or disposal of hazardous raaterials? 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 pursuam 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 of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 0 For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project resuk in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation lncort~ration Less Than Significant Impact No Imvac! E] E] [2] E] D D E] E] D E] E] E] E] E] E] il) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significsnt risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with witdlands? VIII. ,,HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge r~quirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supphes 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.g., the production 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)? ¢) Substanlially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of 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 pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in 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 waWr quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a lO0-year flood hazard area structures which would impe& or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or suuctures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation In, c,o~oration Less Tiuzn Significant Iml~act No Impact a) Physically divide an established community? [-'] [-] ['-] b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with juri~iction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordix~ce) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environment~ effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or nav. a'al community conservafon plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) R~sult 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 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 grouadbome vibration or grotmdbome noise leveh? 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 or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a 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 airsn'ip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project ama to excess noise levels? XH.POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrasmacture)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing homing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Potentially Significant Impact Les Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation L~$ Thatt Significant Impact E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 No I,m. pact c) Displace substantial numb~s of people, necessitating the construction of replacemem housing elsewhere? XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the consuaction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for 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) Dos 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 sn:eet 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 msnagement agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air u:affic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety inks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or mcompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? Potentially Sign~cant Impact E) E] E] E] D Less Than $ign~cant ~Vith Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or program_~ supporting alt~native transpomfion (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XVI. .UTIL~S AND SERVe. CE SYSTEMS- Would the project: a) Exceed was~water treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?. b) Rrxluire or result in the construction of new water or wastewater tteaUnent facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or rrpansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause sign/ficant 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 ~tion by the wastewatcr treatment provid~ 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 sufficiem permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, sate, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? XVH. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNnwIC~CE a) Does the project have the pottmtial 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 thc number or restrict the range of a rare or cndang~d plant or animal or eliminate important examples of th~ 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 of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Significant lmavact [3 [3 [3 Less Than Significant With Mitigation lnco~oration L~s$ Than Significant Impact No Imvact [3 [3 El [3 El El ATTACHMENT A EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CODE AMENDMENT 02-002 (C-2 OFFICE USE CRITERIA) BACKGROUND Code Amendment 02-002 involves the amendment of Sections 9233(a)(1)(g), 9233c(y), 9233c(f0, 9233(e), and 9252j3(c) of the Tustin City Code to clarify that the intent of the office use criteda within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Oveday District. The amendment will require the approval of conditional use permits with special findings for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district. Code Amendment 02-002 is needed to protect the public safety, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses would be more compatible or desirable. There would be no physical improvement or changes in the environment as a result of the adoption of this code amendment. Impacts of potential future projects would be evaluated in conjunction with each future project. 1. AESTHETICS Items a through d -"No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Oveday District. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this code amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment will not have any effects on aesthetics in the area including scenic vistas or scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rocks outcropping, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. The proposed code amendment will not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the plan area or its surroundings. The proposed code will not create new source of substantial light or glare that would affect day or nighttime views in the area. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin Zoning Code Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitorinq Required: None Required 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Items a throuqh c- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 2 of 8 . more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The proposed code amendment will have no impacts on any farmland, nor will it conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. The code amendment will not result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti,qation/Monitodn,q Reauired: None Required MR CiUAUTY Items a through e- "No Impact. The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the code amendment will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any applicable air quality plan, violate any air quality standard, result in a cumulatively considerable increase of any criteda pollutant as applicable by federal or ambient air quality standard, nor will it expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, or create objectionable odor affecting a substantial number of people. Impacts related to any future project would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed. Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management Regulations Tustin General Plan District Rules and Miti,qation/Monitodn,q Required: None Required BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Items a through f- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning distdct and the Cultural Resources Oveday District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. No impacts to any unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal life identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Stud3, Attachment A Page 3 of 8 . . and Wildlife Service would occur as a result of this code amendment. The code amendment would not. have substantial adverse effect on any dpadan habitat, sensitive natural community identified in the local or regional plan, federally protected wetlands, or interfere with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, nor would the code amendment conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources and the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan. Impacts related to any future project would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti,qation/Monitodnq Required: None Required CULTURAL RESOURCES Items a throuqh d -"No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning distdct and the Cultural Resources Overlay District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the code amendment will not adversely affect any historical resources or archaeological resources or destroy or disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains or geological feature. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Cultural Resources Distdct Tustin Zoning Code General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required GEOLOGY AND SOILS Items a (I), a ¢ii), a (iii), a (iv), b, c, d and e- "No impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Oveday District; however, no physical improvements are currently prOposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment will not expose people to potential adverse geologic impacts, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving the rupture of a known earthquake fault, strong seismic ground shaking, landslides, soil erosion, or loss of top soil, nor is the project on unstable or expansive soil. Impacts related to any Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 4 of 8 future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan _Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required 7~ . HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Items a throuqh h - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than f'~¥ (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment will not result in significant hazards (i.e. explosion, hazardous materials spill, interference with emergency response plans, wildland rites, etc.), nor is the project area located within an airport land use plan or vicinity of a pdvate airstrip, impacts related to future project would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed. Sources: Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Health Agency Tustin General Plan Miti.clation/Monitorin.q Required: None Required HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Items a through } - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District; however, no physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The code amendment would not violate any water quality standards or waste water discharge requirements, substantially deplete or alter groundwater supplies, drainage pattern, including alteration of the course of stream or river, nor would the code amendment create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. The Code amendment would not degrade water quality, place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area or impede or redirect flood flows. The code amendment would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam, nor would the code amendment inundated by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 5 of 8 . 10. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitodn.q Required: None Required LAND USE AND PLANNING Items a throu,qh c- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning distdct and the Cultural Resources Overlay Distdct No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The code amendment is consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan to ensure compatible and complementary developments. The proposed code amendment will not physically divide an established community or conflict with any environmental programs or applicable habitat conservation plans. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Tustin Zoning Code Miti.qation/Monitofin.q Required: None Required MINERAL RESOURCES Items a and b- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The proposed code amendment will not result in loss of a known mineral resource or availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on the general plan or other applicable land use maps. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.clation/Monitodn,q Required: None Required Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study Attachment A · Page 6 of 8 11. NOISE 12. 13. Items a throuqh f- 'No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment will not expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards established in the general plan, noise ordinance, or excessive ground vibrations, nor will it create a temporary or permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitodncj Required: None Required POPULATION AND HOUSING Items a, b, and c - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resoumes Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The code amendment would not induce substantial population growth in the area nor would it displace substantial numbers of people or housing, necessitating the construction or replacement of housing elsewhere. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti,qation/Monitodnq Required: None Required PUBLIC SERVICES Item a-" No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment will not create demand for an alteration of or addition to government facilities or services (fire and police protection, schools, Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study .4ttachment A Page 7 of 8 parks, etc.). Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitorin.q ..Required: None Required 14. RECREATION 16. 15. Items a and b - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the code amendment would not increase demand for neighborhood parks or recreational facilities. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitorin.q Required: None Required TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC Items a throu.qh g - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, no alteration in the traffic generation and circulation pattems within the project area would be affected by the proposed code amendment. The proposed code amendment would not result in changes to air traffic patterns, emergency access, parking capacity, level of service standards, or conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitofing Required: None Required UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Items a throuclh .q - "No impact': The proposed code amendment would establish provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in Code Amendment 02-002 - Initial Study Attachment ~t Page 8 of 8 more than f'~ty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The adoption of the code amendment will have no impacts to water treatment, water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Items a through c - "No Impact": Code Amendment 02-002 is needed to protect the public safety, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses would be more compatible or desirable. There would be no physical improvement or changes in the environment as a result of the adoption of this code amendment. Impacts of potential future projects would be evaluated in conjunction with each future project. As such, the code amendment does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term goals, nor produce significant negative indirect or direct effects on humans. \~COT_PRIMARY~CDD-RDA\Cdd~JUSTINA~current planning~Environmental~C-2 Office Use ND attachment A.doc Resolution No. 02-40 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 6th day of May, 2002. PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-40 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 five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 02-40 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 6th day of May, 2002, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Thomas, Worley, Bone, Doyle, Kawashima COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None COUNClLMEMBER ABSTAINED: None COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None Pamela Stoker, City Clerk