HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 CA 02-002ITEM #2
eport to the
Planning Commission
DATE:
APRIL 22, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CODE AMENDMENT 02-002 FOR OFFICE USES IN THE CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL (C-2) DISTRICT AND THE CULTURAL RESOURCES
OVERLAY DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3828 recommending that the
City Council adopt the Negative Declaration as adequate for Code Amendment No.
02-002; and,
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3829 recommending that the
City Council adopt Code Amendment No. 02-002 related to office use criteria within
the Central Commercial (C-2) Distdct and the Cultural Resources Oveday District.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On July 2, 2001, the City Council adopted lntedm Ordinance No. 1241 amending Sections
9233(a)(1)(g), 9233c(f0, and 9233(e) of Tustin City Code to clarify the intent of the office
use cdteda. While the Tustin City Code has contained office use criteda since 1983, the
requirements related to office uses needed clarff]cetion. In addition, this clarification was
needed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not
proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses would be more compatible or
desirable. Interim Ordinance No. 1241 was in effect until August 16, 2001.
On August 13, 2001, the City Council adopted Intedm Ordinance No. 1242 extending the
Intedm Ordinance No. 1241 for 10 months and 15 days or until June 28, 2002. Code
Amendment 02-002 would replace the intedm ordinance with a permanent ordinance. For
Code Amendment 02-002, the intedm ordinance has been revised slightly to clarify the
requirements for offices within the Central Commercial (C-2) Distdct and Cultural
Resources Overlay District. The proposed permanent amendments to the Tustin
Municipal Code, which would be contained in Ordinance No. 1251 when they are
presented to the City Council, would be as follows:
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 02-002
Aprit 22, 2002
Page 2
Permitted Office Uses
· Office uses would be permitted on any floor above the ground floor in less than fifty
(50) percent of a building. Section 9233(a)(1)(g)would be amended to state:
(g)
Professional and general offices where less than fifty (50) percent of the
total floor area, if located on any floor above the ground floor of a building,
will be occupied by a professional or general office use.
Conditionally Permitted Office Uses
· Office uses would be conditionally permitted on the ground floor and in more than
fifty (50) percent of a building. Section 9233 (c)(y) would be amended to state:
(Y)
Professional and general offices. Construction of new building or
occupancy of an existing building where greater than fifty (50) percent of
the total floor area, or any portion of the ground floor area of a building,
will be occupied by professional or general office use.
In addition, Section 9233(c)(ff), which lists offices as conditionally permitted uses,
would be deleted to avoid redundancy with the above paragraph.
Use Criteria - Required Findings and Parkinq Requirements for Offices
· Sections 9233(e)(1) and (2) would set forth required findings and parking requirements
for conditionally permitted office uses, as follows:
(e) Office Use Criteda - Office Development:
(1)
When a conditional use permit is required for professional and
general offices where any portion of the ground floor area or greater
than ~ty (50) percent of the total floor area will be occupied by
professional or general office use, findings, in addition to those
findings required to be made prior to approval of a conditional use
permit pursuant to Section 9291 of the Tusfin City Code, shall be
made. Findings shall include supporting documentation and
evidence prior to the approval of a conditional use permit stating that
an office use would be more compatible with the existing and planned
uses in the vicinity than a retail commercial use on the subject
property and that an office use would be more beneficial in
implementing applicable land use policies such as the Tustin General
Plan, Tustin City Code, and any Tustin Community Redevelopment
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 02-002
April 22, 2002
Page 3
Agency Project Area Redevelopment Plan than a retail commercial
use on the subject property.
(2)
Office uses authorized on any portion of the ground floor of a building
pursuant to the use criteria in this subsection shall conform with the
parking standards for retail commercial uses for the first floor area of
the building, unless other standards are applicable to any portion of
the property pursuant to the Cultural Resources Overlay District.
Encoura.qed Uses in the Cultural Resources Overlay District
Since most of the Cultural Resources Oveday District is located in the C-2 zoning
district, Section 9252(j)(3)(c) would indicate that offices aro encouraged in the
Cultural Resources Oveday District on any floor above the ground floor and in less
than fifty (50) percent of the total building area, consistent with conditionally
permitted office uses in the C-2 distdc{, as follows:
(c) Authorized and encouraged uses.
The following uses are authorized and encouraged with the interest of
creating a commercial village atmosphere:
Pipe and tobacco shops
Wine tasting rooms
Leather goods
Candle shops
Boutiques
Coffee shops
Ethnic restaurants
(Spanish, Mexican,
French, German, etc.)
Hobby shops
Photographer's studios
China and crystal
Lamp shops
Yardage goods
Knit shops
Ice cream shops
Jewelry shops
Wrought iron ware
Art galleries
General Offices (if located
on any floor above the
ground floor and if less than
50 percent of total area is
occupied by general
offices, consistent with
Section 9233a(1 )(g)
Delicatessens
Antiques shops
Gift shops
The above list of potential uses is not ail encompassing but typifies the
character of uses that illustrate the desired image.
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 02-002
April 22, 2002
Page 4
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this code amendment (Attachment I -
EXhibit A of Resolution No. 3828). Since the proposed code amendment would not result
in any significant impacts to the environment, no mitigation measures are necessary.
OTHER AGENCIES
The Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency has reviewed and supports Code
Amendment 02-002. In addition, Code Amendment 02-002 is consistent with the Tustin
Old Town Association objective to stimulate the Old Town commemial district. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution Nos. 3828 and 3829
recommending that the City Council adopt Code Amendment 02-002.
J ds~h'a Willkom
As~ciate Planner
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 3828
2. Resolution No. 3829
Karen Peterson
Senior Planner
S:\Cdd~PCREPORT~C-2 Office Crlteda (permanent),0oc
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 3828
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RESOLUTION NO. 3828
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS
ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 02-002 AS
REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT.
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
That Code Amendment 02-002 is considered a "project" pursuant
to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act;
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,
The Planning Commission 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 State guidelines. The Planning
Commission has received and considered the information contained in
the Negative Declaration prior to recommending approval of 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 dudng the public hearing process, the
Planning Commission finds that there will not be a significant effect on
the environment as a result of the code amendment. In addition, the
Planning Commission 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 Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Final
Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 02-002.
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Resolution No. 3828
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission, held on the 22nd day of April, 2002.
DOUGLASS S. DAVERT
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the
Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution
No. 3828 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin
Planning Commission, held on the 22 day of Apdl, 2002.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Exhibit A of Resolution No. 3828
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, C.4 92780
(714) 573-$100
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project Title:
Code Amendment 02-002
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description:
Amendment of Sections 9233(a)(1)(g), 9233e(y), 9233¢(f0, 9233(e), and 9252j3(c) of the Tustin
City Code to clarify that the intent of the office use criteria within the Central Commere/al (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 m more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located
within the Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district. This code amendment is needed m protect the
public safety, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses will not proliferate in areas where
commercial retail uses would be more comparable or desirable.
Project Proponent: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustm, CA 92780
mead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom
Telephone: (714) 573-3174
The Community Development Department has conducted an Initial Smd3' for the above project in accordance with the
City of Tustin'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 A~_ehment A of the Initial Study which is attached hereto and
inenrporated herein.
Therefore, the preparation of an Enviromental 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 Aoril 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 P.M. ON APRIL 24, 2002, r~t~:::'"~t~ t~g~/
ate: ^ ril 5.20°2
Elizabeth A. Binsaek
Community Development Director
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEN~
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, C,4 92780
(714) 573-3100
INITIAL STUDY
BACKGROUND
Project Title:
Code Amendment 02-002
Lead Agency:
City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, Califomia 92780
Lead Agency
Contact Person:
Jnstina 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(ff),
9233(e), and 9252j3(e) of Tustin City Code to clarify the
intent of the office use criteria within the CenUal Commercial
(C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Overlay
District. The amendment will require the approval of
eondilional use p~mdts with special findings for the
establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in
more than fifty (50) percent of thc total floor area of
buildings located within thc Central Commeroial (C~2)
zoning district. This amendment is needed to protect the
public safcty, health, and welfare and ensure that office uses
will not proliferate in areas where commercial retail uses
would be more compatible or desirable.
Surrounding Uses:
North: County of Orange
South: City oflrvine
East: County of Orange and City oflrvine
West: City of Santa Aha
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Health Care Agency
South Coast Air Quality Management
District
City of h-vine
City of Santa Ann
Orange County
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B, ENVIRONi~ENTAL FACTORS POTEN'I1ALLY 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.
["]Laud Use and Planning
[-]Population and Housing
[-]Geological Problems
I-]Wat~r
['-'lAir Quality
[--]Transportation & Circulation
[-]Biological Resources
[~]Energy and Mineral Resources
]-']Hazards
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~blic Services
[~ltilities and Service
Systems
]'-]Aesthetics
[-']Cultural Resources
[']Recreation
]~Mandatory Findings of
Significance
C. DETERMINATION:
On thc 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.
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 thc 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 !) has been adequately enulyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicab!e 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 ENVIRONIVlENTAL IIVIPACT REPORT is required, butit 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 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Preparer: Jnsfina Willkom
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Connnunity Development Director
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Associate Planner
Auril 5, 2002
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D, EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMIgNTAL IMPACTS
Directio~
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 be
explained where it is based on projeCt-specific factors and general standards (e.g., thc projeCt will not expose
sensitive receptors to 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,
indirect, direct, conslruction, and operational impacts.
Once the lead agency has det~mdned that a particular physical impact may occur, the cheCklist answers must
indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with nfitigntion, or less than significant.
"Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If
there arc one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when thc dct~Lns~nation 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 "Poterttial!y Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant
Impact." The lead agency must deserihe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect
to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "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)(13). In this case, a bric ~
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 fxom 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 thc 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 he attached, and other sources used or individuals
eontactod should be cited in the discussion.
This is only a suggested form, and Icad agencies are free to usc 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.
EVA~UA E .0 NTAL IMPACTS
Would lhe project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially d~grade the existing visual character or
quality of thc site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare wMch
would adversely affect day or nightlirnc views in the area?
H. AGRICULTURE RE$OURCI~.g: In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are si~i6can~
environmental eff~ts, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept~ of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and rain,and. Would the project:
a) Convert Pfirae Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Fa_,'mland), as shown on lhe maps
p~pared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
~gricultural use?
b) Con-q/ct with existing zomug for agricultural usc, or a
Willlamzon Act conlract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversian of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
~: Where available, the significance
criteiia established by the applicable air quality management
or air pollution control dislrict may be relied upon to make the
following de~rminafions. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
air quality plan?
b) Violate any air qualify standard or contribute substamially
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-
ai'minmant 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 polJutant
concenWations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
Less Than
Significant
P°tentially With
Significant Mitigation
Impact Incorporation
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Impact
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial advcme effect, cither directiy or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substanffal adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other semitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department offish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limitcd to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfese substantially with the movement o f any native
resident or m/gratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree prcscrvafion policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with tho provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation
plan?
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a h/sturical resource as defined in § 1506~.57
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
r~ource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, /ncluding those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
VL GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project:
a) Expose people or smictures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
Potentially
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Impact
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With
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Incorporation
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Impact No Impact
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0 Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the Sate Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence ora l~own fault? Refer to Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Suong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, inoluding liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
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 oft,he project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B
of the Uniform Bnilding Code (1994), creat/ng sobstant/al
risks to life or prop~y?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting th~ use of
septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where
sewers are not available for th~ disposal of waste water?
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Impact Incorporation Impact
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VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard ~o the public or the
environmem through the routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
malmlals into the eovironmeot?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous mat~tials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an cxisting or p~oposed school?
d) Be located On a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hn'~rd 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
irea?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip.
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
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g) Impair implemeniatiou of or physically interfere with an
adopted era~gency response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or slructures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fu~s, including where
wlldlands are adjacen! to orb~niTed areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER OUALITY: - Would
the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that them would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater teblc 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)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattm'n of the site
or area, including through the altexation 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 pal~ern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
sixeam or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface nmoffin a manner which would result in flooding on-
or off-sit~?
e) Create or contribute runoffwater which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide subslantial additional sources of polluted runofl?
Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place homing withina lO0-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-ycar flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or roudflow?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigal~on Significant
Impact lnco~?oration Impact
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o) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, ~pocific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an cnviroll.n2catal effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
Ii. 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 thc state?'
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important
min~l'~ r~source recovery site delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
XL 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
· else ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persom to or generation of excesslvc
groundbome vibration or groundbomc noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vic/nity 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 ah-pon, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive
noise levels?
f) For a project within thc vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excess noise levels?
XH.POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an ama, either
directly (for exaraple, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
oads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbcrs of cxistnig housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
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c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of rephcement housing elsewhere?
PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical
at, Pacts associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new o~ physically
altered governmental facilities, the conslruction of which
could cause significant envirom~aental impacts, in order to
maintain accepiable 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 thc project increase the use of existing
neighbogaood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does thc project include recreatiousl facilities or r~quirc
the consh'uction or expansion ofrecreationsl facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRA~'FIC - Would the project:
a) Cans~ an increase in traffic which is substantial in rehtion
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume m capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at mtersectiom)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an Lacroasc in traffic levels or a change in location that results
La substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (c.g.
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
0 Result in imdcquat~ pa~king capacity?
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Impact Incorporation
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g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative ~msportation (c.g., bus tomouts,
bicycle racks)?
XVI, U'I1LITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS -
Would ~ha project:
a) Exceed wast~water treaunent requirements of the
applicable Re~ional Water Quali~y Con~rol Board?
b) Require or result in the conSlmctinn of new water or
wastewater treatment faciliiias or expansion of existing
facilities, the consiruction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the cous~ruction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
cons~action of which could cause si~ificam environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
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~rovides which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to sorvc thc project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient pertained capacity
to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, slate, and local statutes and
re,halations related to solid waste?
XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Docs the project have the potential to del~de 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-suslainlng levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does theproject have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulalivcly considerable? ("Cumulatively
considarablc" n-e. aus that the incremental effects of a project
are comide~able when viewed in connection with the effects
of past project, the effects of other current projectS, and the
effects of probabla future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
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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(ff), 9233(e), and 9252j3(c) of the Tustin City Code to clarify that 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 f'n~y (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 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 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 hight 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
Mitiqation/Monitodn.q Require~.: None Required
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE~
Items a throuclh c - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in
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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. 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/MonitodnR Required: None Required
AIR QUALITY
Items a throuoh 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 Commemial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resoumes Oveday
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 cdteda
pollutant as applicable by federal or ambient air quality standard, nor will it expose
sensitive receptom 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 District Rules and
Regulations
Tustin General Plan
Miti,qation/Monltodn.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 f~7 (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commemial (C-2) zoning distdct and the Cultural Resoumes Overlay
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
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and Wildlife Service would occur as a result of this code amendment. The code
amendment would not have substantial adverse effect on any ripadan 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 throu.qh 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 f'~'ty (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 resoumes 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
Mitiqation/Monifodnq Required: None Required
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Items a (I), a (ii). a (iii), a (iv), b, cI 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 distdct 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
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future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific
project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Miti.qation/Monitodnq Required: None Required
HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Items a throuqh h - aNo Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in
more than f'~ty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commemial (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 fires, etc.), nor is the project
area located within an airport land use plan or vicinity of a private airstrip. Impacts
related to futura project would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed.
Sources;
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Health Agency
Tustin General Plan
Miti.qation/Monitodn.q Required: None Required
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Items a through i - "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'~y (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commemial (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.
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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 Required: None Required
LAND USE AND PLANNING
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
more than ~ty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resources Ovoday
District. No physical improvement is proposed* in conjunction with the code
amendmenL 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
Tusfin Zoning Code
Miti.qation/Monitodnq Required: None Required
10. 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 filty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commercial (C-2) zoning distdct 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
Miticiation/Monltorin,q Required: None Required
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11. NOISE
Items a throu.qh f - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in
moro than fifty (50) percent of the total floor aroa 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 croate 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/Monitorin.q Required: None Requirod
12. 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 aroa 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 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/Monitorin.q Required: None Required
13. 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 aroa 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,
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parks, etc.). Impacts related to any future project would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Mitiqatiort/Monitorina Required: None Required
14. RECREATION
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
Mitiqation/Monitodn.q Required: None Required
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Items a throu,clh ,q - "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 Commemial (C-2) zoning district and the Cultural Resoumes Overlay
District. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code
amendment. As Such, no alteration in the traffic generation and circulation patterns
within the project area would be affected by the proposed code amendment. The
proposed code amendment would not result in changes to air traffic pattams,
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
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
16. UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Items a throuqh ,q - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for the establishment of offices on the ground floor of buildings or in
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more than filty (50) percent of the total floor area of buildings located within the
Central Commercial (C-2) zoning distdct 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
Mitiqation/Monitorin.q Required: None Required
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Items a throu.qh 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~c~Jrrent planning~Environmental~C.2 Office Use ND attachment A.doc
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 3829
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RESOLUTION NO. 3829
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT CODE AMENDMENT 02-002, AN
AMENDMENT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTIONS
9233(a)(1)(g), 9233c(y), 9233c(ff), 9233(e), AND
.9252j3(c) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO
OFFICE USES WITHIN THE CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND THE
CULTURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICT
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines:
Subsections 9233(a)(1)(g), 9233c(y), 9233c(ff), 9233(e), and
9252j3(c) of the Tustin City Code are not sufficient to provide clear
guidance regarding the establishment of office uses within the
Central Commercial (C-2) zoning district.
Section 65850 of the Government Code allows the City to adopt
ordinances that regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land;
the intensity of land use; and off-street parking and loading.
There have been inquiries regarding constructing and locating office
uses within areas where retail commercial uses are desired and
approval of additional office uses would adversely deter, discourage,
and prevent implementation of such retail commercial uses and
thereby adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare of the
City. In addition, the establishment of offices would detract from the
retail commercial nature of such areas and undermine the
implementation of the land use policy established and articulated by
the Tustin General Plan as follows:
Land Use Policy 1.2: Provide for and encourage the
development of neighborhood serving commercial uses in
areas of Tustin presently underserved by such uses.
Encourage the integration of retail or service, commemial uses
on the street level of office projects.
Land Use Element Implementation Measure 1: Revisions to
the Zoning Ordinance shall include, but not be limited to,
provision of incentives to encourage integration of retail uses
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on the street level of office projects.
This Code Amendment is necessary to protect the citizens of Tustin
and the community vision for the City by providing permanent
regulations for office uses within Central Commercial Distdct and the
Cultural Resources Oveday District.
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The purpose of this Code Amendment is to restrict and regulate the
installation and establishment of new professional and general office
uses in the Central Commercial District and the Cultural Resources
Oveday District, including changes of use of any existing building or
structure to a professional or general office use, to ensure that
professional and general office uses will be compatible with,
enhance, and complement retail commercial uses in the Central
Commercial Distdct and the Cultural Resources Oveday District.
That a public hearing was duly noticed, called, and held on Code
Amendment 02-002 on April 22, 2002, by the Planning Commission.
G. This project would not have a significant effect on the environment,
and a Negative Declaration has been recommended for adoption.
The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council
approve amendments to Central Commercial (C-2) Distdct and the Cultural
Resources Overlay District of the Tustin City Code related to office uses as
follows:
Paragraph (g) of Subsection (a)(1) of Section 9233 of the Tustin Municipal
Code is amended to read:
(g)
Professional and general offices where less than fifty (50) percent of
the total floor area, if located on any floor above the ground floor of a
building, will be occupied by a professional or general office use.
Paragraph (y) of Subsection (c) of Section 9233 of the Tustin Municipal
Code is amended to read:
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Professional and general offices. Construction of new building or
occupancy of an existing building where greater than fifty (50)
percent of the total floor area, or any portion of the ground floor area
of a building, will be occupied by professional or general office use.
Paragraph (fi) of Subsection (c) of Section 9233 of the Tustin Municipal
Cede is deleted.
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Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection (e) of Section 9233 of the Tustin
Municipal Code are amended to read:
(e) Office Use Criteria:
When a conditional use permit is required for professional
and general offices where any portion of the ground floor area
or greater than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area will be
occupied by professional or general office use, findings, .in
addition to those findings required to be made prior to
approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 9291
of the Tustin City Code, shall be made. Findings shall include
supporting documentation and evidence prior to the approval
of a conditional use permit stating that an office use would be
more compatible with the existing and planned uses in the
vicinity than a retail commercial use on the subject properly
and that an office use would be more beneficial in
implementing applicable land use policies such as the Tustin
General Plan, Tustin City Code, and any Tustin Community
Redevelopment Agency Project Area Redevelopment Plan
than a retail commercial use on the subject property.
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Office uses authorized on an), portion of the ground floor of a
building pursuant to the use criteria in this subsection shall
conform with the parking standards for retail commercial uses
for the first floor area of the building, unless other standards
are applicable to any portion of the property pursuant to the
Cultural Resources Oveday District.
Paragraph 3(c) of Subsection j of Section 9252 of the Tustin Municipal
Code are amended to read:
(c) Authorized and encouraged uses.
The following uses are authorized and encouraged with the
interest of creating a commercial village atmosphere:
Pipe and tobacco shops
Wine tasting rooms
Leather goods
Candle shops
Boutiques
Coffee shops
Lamp shops
Yardage goods
Knit shops
Ice cream shops
Jewelry shops
Wrought iron ware
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Ethnic restaurants
(Spanish, Mexican,
French, German, etc.)
Hobby shops
Photographers studios
China and crystal
Art galleries
General Offices (if located
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Delicatessens
Antiques shops
Gift shops
The above list of potential uses is not all encompassing but typifies
the character of uses that illustrate the desired image.
PASSED AND ADOPTED.by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a
regular meeting on the 22"° day of Apdl, 2002.
DOUGLASS A. DAVERT
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin,
California; that Resolution No. 3829 was duly passed and adopted at regular
meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 22nd day of April, 2002.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary