HomeMy WebLinkAboutZAA 11-009 535 E. MAIN ST.ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 11-009
CONDITIONAt_ USE PERMIT 2011-18
535 E. MAIN STREET
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit 2011-18 was filed by
The Reynolds Group, requesting authorization to install and operate a
temporary ground water extraction and treatment system to remove
contamination from the ground water at 535 E. Main Street;
B. That the site is zoned Central Commercial with Combining Parking (C-2) and
is designated by the General Plan as Planned Community
CommerciallBusiness which allows for installation of temporary treatment
facility with the approval of a conditional use permit.
C. That the project has been determined to be consistent with the Air Quality
Sub-element of the City of Tustin General Plan in that Goal 3 of the Sub-
element encourages the minimization of particulate emissions
D. That in accordance with TCC Section 9299b(4)(a), the Zoning
Administrator is authorized to consider specified development applications
for soil remediation activities;
E. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on November 14, 2011, by the Zoning Administrator.
F. That the 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 of such proposed use nor be a detriment to the property
and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the
general welfare of the City of Tustin as evidenced by the following findings:
1) The proposed placement and operation of the ground water
extraction and treatment system is necessary to facilitate ground
water remediation as required by the Orange County Health Care
Agency (OCNCA) and Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board
(SARWQCB),
2) The installation and operation of groundwater extraction and
treatment equipment would be temporary for a period up to two (2)
years and will be removed and the site restored at that time or earlier
upon completion of the process.
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3) Removing contaminates from the groundwater would benefit the
environment and protect the health, safety, morals, comfort, and
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood
and improve the condition of the property.
4) The temporary equipment is located at the interior of the site and is
screened from view. The location of the equipment would allow
existing on-site commercial uses to remain in business during the use
of the remediation equipment.
5) The equipment is required to comply with the Tustin Noise
Ordinance. As conditioned, the noise levels may be verified prior to
final inspection and the applicant may be required to install sound
insulation materials as deemed necessary by the Community
Development Director.
6) The equipment is required to comply with the Tustin Noise
Ordinance. As conditioned, the noise levels may be verified prior to
final inspection and the applicant required to install sound insulation
materials as deemed necessary by the Community Development
Director.
7) As conditioned, the use would be approved and monitored by the City
of Tustin, Orange County Health Care Agency, Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Board, and the South Coast Air Quality Management
District and any other required agencies.
G. That this project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15330, (Class
30) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Cade of Regulations
(Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act).
II. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-18
authorizing the installation and operation of a temporary ground water extraction
and treatment system at 535 E. Main Street, subject to the conditions contained
within Exhibit A attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held an the 14t" day of November, 2011.
DANA L. OGDON
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ADRIANNE DiLEVA
RECORDING SECRETARY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, ADRIANNE DiLEVA, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator
Action No. 11-009 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning
Administrator, held on the 14t" day of November, 2011.
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ADRIANNE DiLEVA
RECORDING SECRETARY
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-18
535 E. MAIN STREET
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped November 14, 2011, on file with the
Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified
by the Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit.
The Director may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans
during plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of the
Tustin City Code or other applicable regulations.
(1) 1.2 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits for
the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway
within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may
be considered if a written request is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2011-18 is contingent upon the applicant
and property owner signing and returning to the Community Development
Department a notarized "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form and the
property owner signing and recording with the County Clerk-Recorder a
notarized "Notice of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of
Approval" form. The forms shall be established by the Director of
Community Development, and evidence of recordation shall be provided to
the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the issuance of
an administrative citation pursuant to Section 1162(a) of the Tustin City
Code.
(1) 1.6 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any
necessary code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the
applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City
Council by ordinance.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5} RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEJS (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTIONS
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Exhibit A
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(1) 1.7 Conditional Use Permit 2011-18 may be reviewed on an annual basis, or
more often if necessary, by the Community Development Director. The
Community Development Director shall review the use to ascertain
compliance with conditions of approval. If the use is not operated in
accordance with Conditional Use Permit 2011-18, or is found to be a
nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the surrounding tenants or
neighborhood, the Community Development Director shall impose additional
conditions to eliminate the nuisance or negative impacts, or may initiate
proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.8 As a condition of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2011-18, the applicant
shall agree, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and consultants, from any
claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the City, its
officers, agents, and employees, which seeks to attack, set aside, challenge,
void, or annul an approval of the City Council, the Planning Commission, or
any other decision-making body, including staff, concerning this project. The
City agrees to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim or action. The
City may, at its sole cost and expense, elect to participate in defense of any
such action under this condition.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 Prior to final inspection, the Community Development Department may
obtain a decibel reading of the groundwater remediation equipment to
evaluate that the equipment produces no more than 60 decibels of noise
in compliance with Tustin City Code Section 4614. If the reading
determines that noise thresholds are exceeded, the Community
Development Director may require the applicant to provide mitigation
measures and install sound insulation materials. The applicant shall bear all
associated costs.
(1) 2.2 The entire remediation system, including storage drums and equipment,
shall be located entirely within the enclosure with the gates closed. Plans
submitted for plan check must indicate that vinyl slats shall be inserted into
the chain link fence enclosure.
(1) 2.3 Contaminated material may not leave the site except as described in the
conditions contained within this exhibit. All necessary precautions and
preventive measures shall be in place to prevent contaminated material from
being washed away by surface waters or blown by wind. These controls
shall be in accordance with Air Quality Management District Rule 1166.
(1) 2.4 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the
Community Development Director.
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Exhibit A
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{1) 2.5 Conditional Use Permit 2011-18 is valid for twenty-four (24) months, until
November 14, 2013. The applicant may request that the Community
Development Director extend the permit expiration date if remediation
activities are shown to require longer than anticipated.
(1) 2.6 At the completion of the remediation or expiration of the permit, whichever
comes first, the enclosure and equipment shall be removed and the site
must be returned to its original condition.
(1) 2.7 Upon completion of site remediation, all groundwater extraction equipment,
and monitoring wells must be terminated in a manner acceptable to the
satisfaction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
and the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA).
(1) 2.8 The project proponent is responsible for continuous monitoring of the
condition of the equipment enclosure and must make repairs whenever
damage, deterioration, vandalism, or debris accumulation is apparent or
within two (2) days upon notification from the City that such repairs are
required. The project proponent shall ensure that repair(s) to the equipment
enclosure are completed. so that all components thereof are uniform in color
and material.
BUILDING DIVISION
{1) 3.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
2010 Edition State and the City of Tustin adopted codes: California Building
Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, City
Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and regulations.
(1) 3.2 Building, electrical and plumbing permits are required for the proposed work.
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
(1) 4.1 During the life of the project, the project proponent will be required to repair
any damage that the project causes to existing street improvements and/or
utilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(1) 4.2 Prior to issuance of a temporary power pole permit, the project proponent
shall obtain an address for the electrical meter from the Public Works
Engineering Division.
(1) 4.3 If applicable, prior to any work in the public right-of-way an Encroachment
Permit from the Public Works Engineering Division is required.
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Exhibit A
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OUTSIDE AGENCIES
(5) 5.1 The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the SCAQMD,
OGHCA, and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) related to the operation,
installation, and monitoring of the subject site and equipment.
(5) 5.2 The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Orange County
Sanitation District {OCSD) and OCHCA prior to the disposal of purified
groundwater into the sanitary sewer system.
(5) 5.3 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the project proponent shall submit
plans to the OCFA for review and approval of the remediation system. As
part of the approval process, the project proponent shall comply with the
OCFA "Guidelines for Completing Chemical Classification Packets" which is
available on the OCFA website.
(5) 5.4 The applicant shall obtain all necessary clearances from the State
Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
(5) 5.5 If applicable, all contaminated material being transported must be
manifested and may only be carried by a waste hauler licensed to transport
the material being hauled. A copy of the appropriate waste hauler permit
shall be provided to the City prior to transportation of hazardous material off-
site. Transportation of contaminated material and hazardous materials shall
be in accordance with the regulations of the following agencies:
• United States Department of Transportation;
• United States Environmental Protection Agency;
• California Environmental Protection Agency; and,
• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
FEES
(2) 6.1 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the
applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty
dollars ($50.00) to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental
documentation for the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period
that applicant has not delivered to the Community Development
Department the above-noted check, the statute of limitations for any
interested party to challenge the environmental determination under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act could be
significantly lengthened.