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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 2647 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2647 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 88-44 AND USE PERMIT 89-07 FOR A PROJECT WITH 316 APARTMENT DWELLINGS ON 17.5 ACRES ON LOTS 14, W AND X OF TRACT 12870 The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows' I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows' A. That proper applications, Design Review No. 88-44 and Use Permit 89-07, were filed by Akins Development Company, requesting approval of a 316 apartment unit project on a 17.5 acre site identified as Lots 14, W and X of Tract 12870. B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said application on August 14, 1989. Ce Pursuant to Section 9291 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Commission finds the following' 1. That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood since the project design and architecture is compatible with existing surrounding urban area. The project is also consistent with the East Tustin Specific Plan Regulations and Development Standards and the East Tustin Development Agreement. 2. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin, and should be granted. DJ 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 building 2. Setbacks and site planning. 1 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 18 19 21 23 24 27 28 Resolution No. 2647 Page two 3. Exterior materials and col ors. 4. Type and pitch of roofs. 5. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. 6. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television antennae. 7. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation. 8. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. 9. Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an enclosed structure. 10. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the neighborhood. 11. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public thoroughfares. 12. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. II. The Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves Use Permit 89-07 and Design Review 88-44, authorizing construction of a 316 dwelling unit apartment project subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 14th day of August, 1989. '-Penni Foley Recording Secretary es ie Anne./Pontious Chairman £XHXt)IT A DESIGN REVIEW 88-44 AND USE PERMIT 89-07 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 2647 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped AUGUST 14, 1989 on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of Community Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of Community Development may al so approve subsequent mi nor modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are to be cosistent with provisions of the East Tustin Specific Plan. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.3 Design review approval shall become null and void unless building permits are issued within eighteen (18) months of the date on this Exhibit. (6) 1.4 Rental unit tenants shall be notified of potential condominium conversion as required by Condition 8.1C of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648 and the Subdivision Map Act. (4~) 1.5 The lease agreements for the studio units (Plan A) shall restrict occupants to (5) a maximum of one vehicle per unit within the project. A draft of said lease agreement restrictions shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to Certificate of Occupancy with a letter from Irvine Pacific and the property management company to require all tenants of studio apartments to sign. PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) 2.1 At building plan check submittal: A. Construction plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations. Requirements of the Uniform Building Codes, State Handicap and Energy Requirements shall be complied wi th as approved by the Building Official. (2) B. (3) Preliminary technical detail and plans for all utility installations including cable TV, telephone, gas, water and electricity. Additionally, a note on plans shall be included stating that no field changes shall be made without corrections submitted to and approved by the Building Official. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (2) EIR MITIGATION (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S {4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION (5) SPECIFIC PLAN (6) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (7) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (8) PC/CC POLICY Exhibit A Resolution No. 2647 page two (2) (3) C. Final grading and specifications consistent with the site plan and landscaping plans and prepared by a registered civil engineer for approval of the Community Development Department. Subject grading submittal shall comply with all requirements of Condition 4.1, contained in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2584. D· Information, plans and/or specifications to ensure satisfaction of Conditions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7 of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648. E· Information to ensure compliance with Conditions 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648. (2) (3) F. A detailed acoustical noise study prepared by a qualified acoustical expert shall be subject to review and approval by the Co~unity Development Department to insure that interior noise levels do not exceed a maximum of 45 dBa's. The report and any subsequent field inspection shall comply with Condition 6.1 and 6.2 of Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648. (3) G. (6) Detailed plans for pool and spa areas must be reviewed and approved by the Orange County Health Department· All pool and spa areas must be enclosed by a five (5) foot high fence with self-closing and latching gates with access by key only and with vertical openings no greater than 11 · (1) H. (6) Each unit shall be provided with separate electric and gas meters when such service is supplied. (1) I. (6) Each unit shall be equipped with separate water meters or a separate water shutoff. (1,2) J. (6) Information to ensure compliance with Conditions 4.1 and 4.2 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648. (1) 2.2 Consideration shall be given to rough plumbing to retain future solar heating (2) options for recreation buildings. Copper shall be installed from hot water (8) closet and the hot water closet shall be adequate in size to accommodate a solar water heater and addition of a 110v electrical outlet. (1) 2.3 Provide confirmation from all utilities within the easement across Lots I and 3 between Robinson Drive and Keller Drive as to whether the adjacent proposed structures are set back an adequate distance from the easement and authorizing grading and site improvements over proposed easement. 2.4 Architectural plans shall not be submitted for plan check unless accompanied by a letter approving proposed design by the Irvine Company. SITE AND BUILDING CONDITIONS 3.1 The site plan shall be modified as follows: Exhibit A Resolution No. 2647 Page three A. The two project entries for vehicular traffic shall be widened to provide a 20 foot wide ingress and 24 foot wide egress subject to approval of the Community Development Department and Public Works Department. B. Include the 120 additional covered parking space locations on site plan, details and schedule for construction that shall be required to be constructed upon conversion of rental units to condominiums as stated in Condition 10.4 of Exhibit A to Planning Commission Resolution No. 2648. C. Where they occur, guest parking spaces shall be readily visible. Such spaces shall also be labeled as "Guest Parking" spaces (provide details for such marking and labeling). D. Garage pillar extensions that currently intrude upon required five foot driveway setbacks at limited instances shall be revised to comply with the setback requirements of the East Tustin Specific Plan subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. 3.2 Modify building elevations and proposed exterior materials as follows: A. Provide exact details and exterior door and window types and treatments (i.e., framing color glass tint). B. Indicate col or and type of metal railings. C. Gas and water heater compartments if not integrated into unit shall be integrated into main building design. D. Show all downspouts and gutters. E. Revise elevations to comply with condition 3.1D regarding pillar projections subject to the approval of the Department of Community Development. (1) 3.3 All exterior colors to be used shall be subject to review and approval of the (4) Director of the Community Development Department. All exterior treatments must be coordinated with regard to color, materials and detailing and noted on submitted construction plans and elevations shall indicate all colors and materials to be used. Exhibit A Resolution No. 2~47 Page four (1) 3.4 Note on final plans that a six foot high chain linked 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) 3.5 All mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment shall be adequately and (4) 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 from frontage of the project. $.6 Exterior elevations of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures of equipment to be located on the roof of the building, equipment heights and type of screening. All parapets shall be at least six inches above rooftop equipment for purposes of screening. (3) (4) (1) 3.? Submit detail for all on-site walls to be constructed by developer including screening walls within the project. Show type of wall cap and type of color, exterior materials on walls which should be consistent with wall concepts approved for Tract 12870 and decorative treatment of all exposed walls. Walls and fences which do not also serve as perimeter walls for project shall be consistent with main building treatments. A protective rail or guard must be installed on top of retaining walls where there is more than a thirty (30) inch drop. Check the building code and provide details for such treatment. Provide wall/fence legend on site plan. (1) 3.8 Submit mailbox architectural detail indicating color and exterior treatment (4) (number of coats of paint, wear and durability features) for review and approval of Director of Community Development. (1) 3.9 Automotive garage door openers shall be provided on all garages. 3.10 Adequate size trash enclosures with solid metal framed, self closing, self-latching gates shall be provided. Said enclosures shall be screened by a decorative wall of a minimum height of six feet. The actual location of said enclosures and types of screening shall be subject to approval by the Director of Community Development. LANDSCAPING, GROUNDS AND HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS (7) 4.1 Submit at plan check complete detailed landscaping and irrigation plans for all landscaping areas consistent with adopted City of Tustin Landscaping and E×hibit A }~esol uti on No. 2647 Page fi ve Irrigation Submittal Requirements. Provide summary table applying indexing identification to plant materials in their actual location. The plan and table must list botantical and common names, sizes, spacing, actual location and quantity of the plant materials proposed. Show planting and berming details, soil preparation, staking, etc. The irrigation plan shall show location and control of backflow prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing and coverage. Details for all equipment must be provided. Show 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 irrigation materials is subject to field inspection at project completion by the Department of Community Development. (7) 4.2 The submitted landscaping plans at plan check must reflect the following requirements: A. Turf is unacceptable for grades over 25%. A combination of planting materials must be used, ground cover on large areas al one is not acceptable. B. Provide a minimum of one 15 gallon size tree for every 30 feet of property line on the property perimeter and five 5 gallon shrubs. C. Provide one 15 gallon tree for each 5 parking spaces within an open parking area. D. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 5 gallon size and shall be spaced a minimum of 5 feet on center when intended as screen planning. E. Ground cover shall be planted between 8 to 12 inches on center. F. When i gallon plant sizes are used the spacing may vary according to materials used. G. Up along fences and/or walls and equipment areas, provide landscaping screening with shrubs and/or vines and trees on plan check drawings. H. All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy vigorous condition typical to the species and landscaping must be maintained in a neat and healthy condition, this will include but not be limited to trimming, mowing, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, or replacement of diseased or dead plants. I. Buffer driveway and parking areas with landscaping berms when possible. Exh i hi t A Resolution No. 2647 Page si x O · Earth mounding is essential and must be provided to applicable heights whenever it is possible in conjunction with the submitted landscaping plan. Earth mounding should be particularly provided along Keller Drive and Robinson Drive for buffering across from a proposed school and active community park site. K. A thickly planted landscape shall be installed along the edge of the project. Use natural landscaping and other architectural detailing and use of materials to border structured parking areas and soften their visual appearance. L· Major points of entry to the project, courtyards and pedestrian internal circulation routes shall receive specimen trees to create an identification theme. M· Landscape' adjacent to the right-of-way shall be coordinated with parkway landscaping. Perimeter walls should be treated with vines in order to relieve large expanses of walls by adding greenery and col or. Vines should be informally grouped with training devices installed. N. Mail box locations shall be treated as social nodes and shall include a bench and trash can with appropriate landscape and hardscape. (1) 4.3 Screening adjacent to roadways, whenever possible, shall compliment the (7) architecture, color and construction material of primary buildings on the (4) site· 1) 4.4 Pedestrian walkways should be separated from traffic areas where possible to l) provide a separate circulation system. When necessary and practical, the separation should include landscaping and other barriers. Walkways, whenever possible, shall pass through the interiors of blocks; where they cross street corners, adequate site distance shall be provided. (1) 4.5 The use of decorative paving techniques such as stamped and colored concrete (7) is encouraged, particularly for pedestrian paths and along major street loop (4) systems. Decorative paving shall al so be used around landscaped areas to provide a more aesthetic appearance. (1) 4.6 Provide details, col ors, and materials for all exterior walkways, stairs and (7) walls. Design interior walkways to create a reinforced pedestrian corridor (4) with accessory landscaping treatment. (1) 4.7 All walls, fences or landscaping adjacent to loop streets should be designed (7) to provide adequate sight distance for vehicles exiting the tract via the (4) private streets. Exhibit A Resolution No. 2647 Page seven (1) 4.8 Entryways to the project site should be focal points. In addition to larger (7) tree treatments these areas should be provided with a variety of color and (4) treatment of landscaping as well as a incorporation of special decorative signage or pavement treatment (i.e., walls, gates, lighting, etc.). (1) 4.9 A complete, detailed project sign program including design, location, sizes, (4) colors, and materials shall be submitted for review and approval by the Department of Community Development. The sign program shall include project identification, addressing and directional signs to direct autos to proper access, parking and loading. Address signs shall be automatically illiuminated. 4.10 Indicate lighting scheme for project, note locations of all exterior lights and types of fixtures, 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. FEES (1) 5.1 Payment of all fees required in Condition 9.3 of Exhibit A of Planning (6) Commission Resolution No. 2648. EH:pef STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, PENNI FOLEY, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the P. laon_l~ng Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. ~d(~/ was duly passed and adopted at ~eting of the T~stin Planning Commission, held on the ~/~/~ day of~ ,