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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3553!0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 3553 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 96-057 FOR A 75 UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED PROJECT ON VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 15420 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWNSHIP DRIVE OPPOSITE CLEARY COURT. The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application, Design Review 96-057, were filed by John Laing Homes requesting approval of a 75 unit single-family detached project on a 19.5 gross acre site identified as Vesting Tentative Tract 15420 located on the west side of Township Drive opposite Cleary Court; S . That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said applications on October 27, 1997, by the Planning Commission; C o m . 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; Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Commission finds that the location, size, architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development will not impair the orderly 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. Exterior materials and colors. 4. Type and pitch of roofs· · Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. . Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television antennae. 10 11 12 13 14 -15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 3553 Page 2 o Landscaping, .parking area design and traffic circulation. . Location, height illumination. and standards of exterior Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an enclosed structure. 10. Location and method of refuse storage. 11. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the neighborhood. 12. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public - thoroughfares. 13. Proposed signage. 14. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. II. The Planning Commission hereby approves Design Review 96-057 authorizing construction of a 75 unit single-family detached project on Vesting Tentative Tract 15420 located on the west side of Township Drive opposite Cleary Court, subject to conditions contained in Exhibit A attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 27th day of October, 1997. HOW R AC. Chairman ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary !0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 3553 Page 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, ELIZABETH A. BiNSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Secretary of the.Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3553 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 27th day of October, 1997. ELIZABET~ A. BiNSACK Planning Commission Secretary (1) (1) (i) (1) (i) EXHIBIT A DESIGN REVIEW 96-057 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 3553 GENERAL 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped October 27, 1997, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of the Community Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of Community 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 granted if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. 1.4 Approval of Design Review 96-057 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 from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project. ~.6 Approval of Design Review 96-057 is contingent ~pon approval of Zone Change 97-003 by the City Council. SOURCE CODES (~) STANDARD COND'ITION ( 5 ) (2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES PC/CC POLICY EXCEPTION Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 2 PLAN SUBMITTAL 2.1 At building plan check, the following items shall be submitted: (3) A. Construction plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations. The 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 Grading Ordinance, Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines, Tustin Private Improvement Standards and Tustin Security Ordinance). Requirements of the Uniform Building Codes shall be complied with as approved by the Building official. (2) B. Preliminary technical details and plans for all (3)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. (2) (3) Ce 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. D~ Ail requirements of the Grading Ordinance and Grading Manual shall be met and any grading shall be consistent with provisions contained in the Grading Manual unless otherwise indicated on the approved Tentative Tract Map, preliminary grading plan and development plans. Ee Grading specifications shall comply .with all requirements of Conditions 5.1 through 5.5 contained in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3522, recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15420. Fo Plans and/or specifications shall comply with all requirements of Conditions 6.1 through 6.10 contained in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 3 Resolution No. 3522, recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15420. (1) (3) G. 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 ground water contamination found on-site shall be provided in the submitted soils report. (4) H. 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 Planned Sign Program. (2) I. (3) 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 with Condition 7.1 and 7.2 of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3522 recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract MaD 15420. . (1) 2.2 Indicate on the title sheet the applicable codes, City Ordinances and the state and federal laws and regulations to include' 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 Energy 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 Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 4 (1) 2.3 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. (1) 2.4 Indicate location of A/C condensers in the yards and address the noise level issues according to City of Tustin Noise Ordinance. (1) 2.5 Provide outdoor lighting in court areas, landscape areas, on the buildings and at entrance doors as required by City of Tustin Security. Ordinance. (1) 2.6 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. (1) 2.7 The applicant shall be permitted to obtain . grading permits and building permits for model unit construction prior to'approval of the Final Maps related to Vesting Tentative Tract 15420 provided all Building Code, Public Works, Fire Department and Community Development Department requirements' have been met and approvals granted. (1) 2.8 Architectural plans shall not be submitted for plan check unless accompanied by a letter approving proposed design by The !rvine Company l SITE AND BUILDING CONDITIONS (1) 3.1 Ail building setbacks shall comply with applicable development standards in the East Tustin Specific Plan (ETSP) and identified on the final working drawings. (1) 3.2 Ail building heights, including chimneys, shall comply with the requirements of the ETSP and identified on the final working drawings. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 5 *** 3.3 The den option offered in the side entry garage of Plan 1 shall not be offered on those lot with less than a 20 foot front yard setback. Notes identifying this limitation shall be identified on the site plan and architectural final working drawings. (1) 3.4 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. (1) 3.5 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. (1) 3.6 Ail 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. (1) 3.7 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. (1) 3.8 Ail mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment (4) shall be adequately and 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 maintaining a sufficient distance to minimize visual impacts on entry points along Township Drive. If visible from the interior streets, or private drives, air conditioning units shall be screened from view by architectural features. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 6 (1) 3.9 Exterior elevations of the buildings shall indicate any (4) fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, equipment heights and tyTe of screening. (1) 3.10 Perimeter walls constructed by the subdivider shall be (3) consistent with wall concepts approved for Tract 12870. (4) Private yard walls which do not also serve as perimeter walls for the project shall be compatible with main building treatments or community theme wall as reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department during plan check. (1) 3.11 Final mailbox architectural details indicating color (4) and exterior treatment shall be included in the working drawings, subject to review and approval of the Community 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. (!) 3.12 Ail 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. *** 3.13 Final grading and fence design along the northern property boundary shall be redesigned to address the edge treatment and adjacent grades, subject to final approval of the Community Development Department. LANDSCAPING, GROUNDS AND HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS (1) 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 permits. 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 typ_e, spacing and coverage. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 7 Details for all equipment must be provided. Show all 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. (7) 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. B . The landscape architect shall note on the plans that proposed plants and planting methods are suitable for the site specific soil and climatic conditions. (7) 4.3 The submitted landscaping plans at plan check shall reflect the following re_cfuirements: Ao Turf 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. C o Ground cover shall be planted between 8 to 12 'inches on center. Do Fences, walls and equipment areas, shall be screened with shrubs and/or vines and trees. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 8 E o Ail plant materials shall be installed in a healthy, neat condition typical to the species. Maintenance includes but is not limited to trimming, mowing, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or dead plants. F o The driveway and parking areas shall be buffered with landscaping berms, when possible. G o 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. I o The main entry to the project shall be planted with soecimen trees to create a theme. -- Landscaping adjacent to the right-of-way shall he coordinated with parkway landscaping. Perimeter walls shall be treated with vines to relieve large wall expanses. Vines shall be informally grouped with training devices installed. (1) 4.4 Screening adjacent to roadways, whenever possible, (7) shall compliment the architecture, color and (4) construction material of primary buildings on the site. (1) 4.5 Ail walls, fences or landscaping adjacent to streets (7) shall be designed to provide adequate sight distance (4) for vehicles exiting the tract via the private streets. (1) 4.6 Ail fence and wall locations shown on the site plans and grading plans shall be accurately reflected on the landscape and hardscape plans. (1) 4.7 Provide details, colors and materials for all exterior (4) walkways, stairs, walls and fences, arbors and other common area structures. (1) 4.8 The entryway to the project site should be a focal (4) point. In addition to larger tree treatments, this area should (7)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.). Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 9 (5) 4.9 Both horizontal and vertical intersection sight 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. Ail landscaping within the limited use area will need to comply with Standard No. 1117. (1) 4.10 Show the location of all street light standards (proposed and existing) on the landscape and irrigation plans. A 20-foot lateral clear zone from all street lights for street trees shall be provided, unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Department. (1) 4.11 A complete, detailed project sign program including (4) design, location, sizes, colors, and materials shall be approved by The Irvine Company then submitted for review and approval by the Department of Community Development. The sign program shall include temporary project identification, addressing and street signs. Address signs shall be illuminated. (1) 4.12 The final site improvement plans and working drawings shall.indicate a lighting scheme for the project. Note locations of all exterior lights and types of fixtures on the elevations. Ail street lighting 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 create any glare or have a negative impact on adjoining properties. The location and types of lighting shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. (1) 4.13 The lighting on the buildings shall comply with the City's Security Ordinance. (4) 4.14 Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy within Phase 6A (Model Complex), the developer shall 'complete the installation of all site improvement, perimeter walls and common area landscaping on Lots E,G,H & I.. *** 4.15 The site improvements for the access easement to Lot through Lots 58 and 59 shall be identified on the final landscaping plans consistent with Attachment E contained in the October 27, 1997 Planning Commission staff report incorporated herein by reference, and subject to final approval of the Community Development Department. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3553 DR 96-057 Page 10 FEES (1) 5.1 Ail fees shall be paid in accordance with Conditions (6) through 10.4 of Exhibit A of Planning .Commission Resolution No. 3522 recommending approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15420.