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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 02-092RESOLUTION NO. 02-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 02-005 (ORDINANCE NO. 1260) AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resOlve as follows: I. The City Council'finds and determines as follows: A, That Code Amendment 02-005 is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act; B, A draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and distributed for public review. The draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration evaluated the implications of the code amendment Citywide; and, II. C. The City Council of the City of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Director and other interested parties with respect to the subject draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration. A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been completed 'in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The City . Council has received and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration prior to approving the proposed code amendment and finds that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the proposed code amendment. On the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public hearing process, the City Council finds that there will not be a significant effect on the environment as a result of the code amendment. In addition, the City Council finds that the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resourceS as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. The City Council hereby adopts the Final Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 02-005. Resolution No. 02-92 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 7th day of October, 2002. J LL/'FF"'E~Y/'M. THOI~AS Mayor 15A~MELA STOKER City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-92 PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution NO. 02-92 was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 7t~ day of October, 2002.. COUNCILMEMBERAYES: Thomas, Worley, Bone, Doyle, Kawashima COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:None COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None P,~ELA STOKER City Clerk Exhibit A of Resolution No. 02-92 COMMUNI DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMF NT 300Centennial Way, Tustin, C_~ 92780 (7/4) ] oo .NEGATIVE DECLARATION Project Title: Code Amendment 02-005 Project Location: Citywidc Project D~scription: Amendment to Section 9276(3) of Tustin City Co& to modify the definition of a '~inor wireless communication facility" to include a stealth, antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on an existing structure which do not extend beyond the h~ight or width of thc existing structure on which. the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility to state "Stealth means antennas and associated hardware that arc concealed within or plac~l on thc surface 'of existing structures that arc not readily visible or replicate thc features of thc existing structure," and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that thc height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than ten (1 O) feet abovc thc maximum height permitted in thc zoning district in which thc facility is located. Project Proponent: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom Telephone: (714) 573-3174 Thc Community Development Department has conducted an Initial Study for the above project in accordance w/th 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 thc project plans and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said Mitigation Measures are included in Attachment A of the Initial Study which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. Thc Initial. Study which provides the basis for this determination is attached and is on file at thc 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 August 29,.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 SEPTE1V[BER 17, 2002 · Elizabeth A. Binsack . Community Development Diroctor INITIAL STUDY COlVlIViUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, C.4 92780 (714) $73-3100 A~ BACKGROUND Project Title: Code Amendment 02-005 Lead Agency: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California 92780 Lead Agency · Contact Person: Justina Willkom Phone: (714)' 573-3174 Project 'Location: Citywide Project Sponsor's. Name and Address: N/A General Plan Designation: All Land Use Designations Zoning Designation: Project Description: Surrounding Uses: North: County of Orange South: City oflrvine All. Zoning Districts Amendment to Section 9276(b) of' the Tusfin City Code to modify the definition of a "minor wireless commtmieation facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that am building or roof mounted on an existing stmcatre which'do not extend boyond the height or width of the e. xi~ structm~ on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 92760) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than ten (10) foot above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is local. East: County of Orange and City of Irvine West: City of Santa Ana Other public agencies whose approval is .required:' [-'] Orange County Fire Authority [~] Orange County Health Care Agency [-] South Coast Air Quality Management District [-] Other city of kvine City of Santa Ana Orange County. EMA Be ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one imPact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below, [-]Land Use and Pl~ning ["]Population and Housing ["]GeolOgical Problems V'lWater [-']Transportation & Circulation I-]Biological Resources [-]Energy and Mineral Resources [-]Hamrds [Z]Nois¢ [-]Public Services ["]Utilities and Service Systems I--]Aesthetics ["']Cal~ Resources Recreation [-~Mandatory Findings of Sigrfificanee C. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: . [5~ 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 the mitigation meamnes described on an attached sheet have been added to the projeet~ A NEGA~TIVE DECLARATION will be prepared'. ["] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [-] I find that. the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in. an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, i.flthe effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially si~ificant 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 EIIL 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: Jusfina Willkom 1::.Ii?aha. th A Rin.~ngk_ C. ommnnitv l')evelonment Director. Title Asso.ciate planner Date August 29, 2002 D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Directions 1) 2) 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 'qqo 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., the 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, construction, and operational impaCts. ' 3) 4) S) Once the lead agency has determined that'a particular physical impact may occur, the checklist'answers must indi~te whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant~ "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" enlries when the d~inafion is made, and EIR is required. ''Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reducod an effect from "Potentially' Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact.,' The lead agency must describe' 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- reference). 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)(I)). In this ease, a brief 'discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) ImpaCts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope Of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, ' and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less .than. Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6). Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, ZOning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document' should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7¸) Supporting Information Sources:. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the disCUssion. s) This is only a 'suggested form,'and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, 'lead agencies normally address the questions .from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and, b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENT~,L IMPACT~ L AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a subsumtial 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 degrade the existing visUal character or quality of the site and its surroundings? ' ' d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affecct day or nighttime views in'the area? II.. AGRICULTURE RESOuRcE$: In determ~g whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment · Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in .assessing impacts on.agriculture and farmland. Would the pwject: a) Convert Prime Farmland,. Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Famfland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califomia'Resources Agency, tenon- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for.agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes, in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? I~ AIR QUALITY:' Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied uPon to make the following determinations. Would the project a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality stan~d or contribUte substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable` federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Potentiall~ Significant Impact Les~ Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Le~s. Than Significant, Impact No Impact ES ES E3 E3 E3 E3 IV.' BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly 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 substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive 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 limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or oth~r means? d) Interfere s~bstantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory 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 preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisiom 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 significanc~ of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? 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 resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death. involving: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant W~th Mitigation Incorporation .Significant Impact No Impact [3 D. :71 r-I [2 .r-'l i) Rupture of a known earth~e fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Em~quake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other. substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to.Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) , Strong seismic ground shaking? iff) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is .unstable, or · that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on~ or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste wgter?. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MAT~RI~L~: Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard'to the public or the environment through the routine wansport, use, or disposal of h~ardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into lhe environment? c) Emit haTardous emi~ions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list' of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, . where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public ah-pon or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project 0 For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety bsTmd for people residing~ Potentially Significant Impact Less Than $i~nifica~ ~dith Mitigation Incorporation L~$ Thagt Significant Impact No Impact 'D g) Impair implementation Of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or stru~ures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? ,VHI. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: - 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 there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or fiver, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?. e) Create or c°nlxibute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a. 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood HsTard Boundary or Flood ' Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year 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, ~sunami, or mudflow? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: P otentially Significant Impact Less than ~ignificant ~Yith Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant ~mp~ct No Impact E] El E] El. [3 [3 ,. a) Physically divide aa established community? F"] i-'! F"[ [~ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the genc~,al plan, sp~ific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X. I'dIN-ERAL RESOURCES - Would the project~ a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Resuk in the lOSs of availability'of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? ,XL NOISE- Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or gmeration of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vforation or groundbome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where.such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excess noise levels? XILPOPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infxastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Potentially Significant Impact 'Less Than $igni~cant With Mitigation Incorporation O. Less Than Significant Impact c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of r~placement housing elsewhere? xm. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? ..XIV., RECREATION- a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and'regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansioo of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION~FIC ~- Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation 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 U) capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? 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 increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results · in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than $igni./icant With Mitigation Incorporation E] D D E] E] Less Than Significant Impact No Impact g) Conflict With adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting akemative transportation (e.g., bus mmouts, bicycle racks)? XVL UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water' Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? · c) R~cluire or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which.serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste, disposal needs? g) Comply with: federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFIC~CE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the utvironment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below serf-sustaining 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 prehisto~? .b) Does the project hax;e impacts that are individually limited~-but-m~'nulatively considerable?-(':Cm-nulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 ATTACHMENT A EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CODE AMENDMENT 02-005 (WIRELESS' COMMUNICATION FACILITIES) BACKGROUND Code Amendment 02-005 would amend Section 9276(b) of the TuStin City Code to modify the definition of a "minor wireless communication-facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building Or roof mounted on an existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the eXisting structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for-a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a -major wireless communication facility may not 'be more than ten (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the 'facility is located. There would be no physical improvement orchanges in the environment as a result of the adoption of this code amendment. Impacts. of potential future .projects would be evaluated in conjunction with each future project. 1 .. AESTHETICS Items a.through d - "No Iml:i'act": The proposed code amendment Would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height 'or width of the existing.structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth". facility, and amend'Section 9276(i) to' clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum'height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the facility is located. No 'physical improvements are currently 'proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this code' amendment. The intent is to provide for stealth or. nOt readily visible facilities that are integrated. into eXisting structures to .eliminate visual impacts of wireless communication faciliti&s. As such, the proposed code amendment Will not have; any effects on aesthetics in the area including scenic vistas or scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rocks outcropping, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. The proposed code amendment will not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the plan' area or its surroundings. The proposed code will not create new source of substantial light or glare that would affect day or nighttime views in the area. Impacts related ~o any future 'project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project. Sources: Tustin Zoning Code Tustin General Plan . Miti.qation/Monitorin.q Required: None ReqUired Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment ,~ Page 2 of 9 . . AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Items a throu,qh c- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the. height or~ width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add. a definition for a'"stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility' may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No. physical improvements are currently Proposed in conjunction with' the adoption of this 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-agricultura! use. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific, project; however, no foreseeable impacts related to agricultural resources are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/MonitOrinR Required: None Required AIR QUALITY Items a throu~h..e - ."No ImPact The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which' the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 92760) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may .not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this 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 criteria pollutant as applicable by federal or ambient air quality standard, nor will it expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant.concentrations, or create objectionable odor affecting a substantial' number of people. Impacts related to any future project would be' evaluated when a specific project 'is proposed; however, no foreseeable impacts related to air quality, are anticipated. Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct Rules and Regulations Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 3 of 9 . BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.. Items a throu,qh f- "No Impact": The" proposed code amendment would define a "rninor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted.on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located,, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the.maximum, height permitted, in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are currently .proposed in conjunction with 'the adoption of this code amendment. No impacts to any unique, ram, 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 and Wildlife: Service ~wouid occur,as a result of this code amendment. The code amendment would not have substantial~ adverse effect on any dpadan habitat, sensitive natural community identified in the local-or regional plan, federally protected wetlands, or interfere with the 'movement of any native resident or. migratory'fish or wildlife species, nor would.the code amendment conflict with any lOcal policies or ordinances protecting biological resources and the prOVisions of an -adopted habitat conservation plan. Impacts related to any future project would be evaluated when a specific project is-proposed; however, no foreseeable impacts related to biolog!cal resources are anticipated. · Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti,clation/Monitodn.q Required: None'Required CULTURAL RESOURCES Items a throu,qh d -"No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minOr wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that .are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width Of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 92760) to.clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the~ maximum height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the facility is located. No physical improvements 'are currently proposed in conjunction' with the adoption of this code amendment. As such, the Code amendment will not adversely affect any historical resources or archaeological resources or destroy or disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains or geological feature. Impacts related to any .future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no foreseeable, impacts related to cultural resources are anticipated. Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 4 of 9 6~ . Sources: Cultural Resources District Tustin Zoning Code General Plan . Miti.qation/Monitorin.cl Required: 'None' Required GEOLOGY AND SOILS Items a (I). a (ii). a (iii). a (iv). bl c, d and e- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s)' that are building or roof'mounted on existing structure which do not extend; beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which, the facility is located, add a definition for a' ."stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet.above the'maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is i0cated, No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this 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 future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction With a specific project;however, no .foreseeable impacts related to geology and soils are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitipation/Monitorin~ Recruited: None Required HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Items a through h -"No' Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireleSs communication facility" to include' stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing' structure on which the facility is located, add a definitiOn for. a."stealth"~ facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless 'communication facility'may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height Permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No' physical imprOvements, are-currently proposed in' conjunction .with the adoption, of this 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 future project would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed; Co~ Amendment 02-005 - Initial Snuty Attachment A Page 5 of 9 ' . J however, no foreseeable impacts related to hazard and hazardous materials are anticipated. Sources: Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Health Agency Tustin General Plan Mitigation/Monitoring. Required: None ReqUirec~ HYDROLOGY AND WATER QuAUTY' Items a throu,qh i- "No Impact":. The.proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on " existing struCture which do. not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure, on which the facility is located, add a definition for a '"stealth" facility, and amend Section 92760) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet abOVe the maximum .height; .permitted in. the zoning .district in which the facility is located, No physical, improvements are currently, proposed in' conjunction with the adoption of this 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. Impacts related to any. future project would .be 'identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no foreseeable impacts related to' hydrology and water quality are anticipated. Sources:" Tustin Gene'ml Plan Mitigation/Monitorin,q Required: None Required LAND .USE AND PLANNING Items 'a'throu,qh c- "No ImPact": The prOposed'code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth, antenna(s) that 'are building, or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height ora major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment .d Page 6 of 9 10. 11. the maximum height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the facility is located. No physical 'improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this code amendment. The code amendment is consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan to ensure compatible and complementary developments. The proPOSed code amendment will not physically divide an established community or conflict with any. enVironmental programs or applicable habitat conservation plans. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no 'foreseeable impacts related to land use and planning are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Tustin Zoning Code .. Mitigation/MonitOring' Required: ,.. MINERAL RESOURCES Non® Required Items a and b - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height~ or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition, for a "stealth" facility, and. amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are currently proposed' in conjunction with the adoption of this 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; however, no foreseeable impacts related to mineral resources are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti,q. ation/Monitodn~ Re(~uired: None Required NOISE Items a through f- "No impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof 'mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a. major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. Code:Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment d Page 7 of 9 12. 13. No physical improvementS are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this code amendment. As such, the proposed code. amendment will not expose persons to noise levels, in excess of standards established in the general plan,, noise ordinance, or .excessive ground vibrations, nor will it create a temporary or permanent increase in the' existing ambient noise levels. Impacts related to any future prOject would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no foreseeable impacts related to noise are anticipated. .. Sources: Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitorina' Reauired: None Required · POPULATION AND'HOUSING Items a, b, and c- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication ~facility" to include stealth, antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not .extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure' on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be. more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in. the zoning .district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are currently proposed ..... in conjunction with the adoption of this 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; however, no'foreseeable impacts related to population and housing are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitiaation/Monitorin,q Required: None ReqUired PUBLIC. SERVICES Item a-" No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of .the existing structure on which the facility is~ located,' add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10)-feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with 'the adoption of this Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 8 of 9 14. 15. 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, parks, etc.). Impacts related to any future project,would be' identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no fOreseeable, impacts related to Public services are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Miti.qation/Monitodnq Required:' None Required RECREATION Items a and b - "No' Impact": The proposed-code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure, which do not extend beyond-the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition~for a "stealth" facility, ' and amend Section 92760)to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may .not be more than (10) feet above the maximUm height.permitted in the' zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical improvements are' currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this 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; however, no foreseeable impacts related to recreation are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitipation/MonitodnR Required: None 'Required TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Items a throu,qh :.q- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s)'that'are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 92760) to clarify that the height of a major wireless.communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the ~zoning district in which the facility is located. No physical imprOvementS are currently proposed in conjunction, with the adoption of this code amendment. As such, no alteration in the traffic generation and circulation pattems within the project area would be affected by the proposed code amendment. The proposed code amendment would not result in changes to air traffic pattemS, emergency.aCcess, parking capac'~y, level of service standards, or conflict with adopted policies, plans or' programs supporting altemative Code Amendment 02-005 - Initial Study Attachment A Page 9 of 9 16. 17,' transportation. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project; however, no foreseeable impacts related to transportation/traffic are anticipated. Sources: Tustin General Plan Mitigation/MOnitodn.q Required,: None Required UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Items a through .q - "No Impact'.i: The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include, stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a definition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the facility is .located. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this 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; however, no foreseeable impacts related to utilities and service systems are anticipated. Sources:' Tustin General Plan . Miti.qafion/Monitorin.q Required: 'None Required MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Items a throu.qh c - "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would define a "minor wireless communication facility" to include stealth antenna(s) that are building or roof mounted on existing structure which do. not extend beyond the height or width of the existing structure on which the facility is located, add a defi.nition for a "stealth" facility, and amend Section 9276(i) to clarify that the height of a major wireless communication facility may not be more than (10) feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning distdct in which the facility is located. 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. S:~...,dd~lUSTINA~current planning~nvironrnental',Wiretess ND attachment A. doc