HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3730 RESOLUTION NO. 3730
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING THE
FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-031 AND DESIGN
REVIEW 99-039 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION
MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED 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:
A. That Conditional Use Permit 99-031 and Design Review 99-
039 are considered "projects" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act; and
B. ' A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and
has been distributed for public review.
C. Whereas, 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 Negative Declaration.
D. The Planning Commission has evaluated the proposed Final
Negative Declaration and determined that with incorporation
of the mitigation measures, the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment.
II. A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as ExhibitA, has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and state guidelines. The
Planning Commission has received and considered the information
contained in the Draft Negative Declaration prior to 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 during the public hearing
process, the Planning Commission finds that although the proposed
project could have impacts, there will not be a significant effect
because mitigation measures identified in the Final Negative
Declaration have been incorporated into the project which mitigate
any potential significant effects to a point where clearly no significant
effectwould occur. The mitigation measures are identified in Exhibit-
A and are recommended as conditions of approval in Resolution No.
3731.
Resolution No. 3730
June 12, 2000
s In addition, the Planning Commission finds that the project involves
4 no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively,
on wildlife resources and recommends that the City Council make a
s De.Minimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158, Chapter 1706,
Statutes of 1990.
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? PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
'Commission, held on the 12th day of June, 2000.
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ELIZABETHA. B|NSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF TUSTIN )
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~9 I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the
Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that
20 Resolution No. 3730 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 12th day of June, 2000. -.
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ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
:5 Planning Commission Secretary
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ATTACHMENT A
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-031
& DESIGN REVIEW 99-039
BACKGROUND
The project site, an approximate .53 acre vacant parcel, is located at 14122 Newport
Avenue, at the southeast corner of Newport Avenue and Nisson Road. The area in which
the project site is located is surrounded by developed commercial uses to the south and
west, the SRS Freeway right-of--way to the north and high density residential to the east.
The project site is located in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zoning District.
The proposed project involves the construction of a transmission repair facility, including
the following:
1.) Construction of a 6,684 square foot, 8-service bay facility with an indoor
waiting area, office, two (2) restrooms and a parts storage area.
2.) Construction of landscape planters, trash enclosure and paved surface for
circulation and parking.
Design Review 99-039 is required to authorize site design, architecture and landscaping;
Conditional Use Permit 99-031 is required to authorize the transmission repair facility.
The following mitigation measures are numbered to correspond with the Conditions of
Approval in the recommended resolution of approval.
1. AESTHETICS
Items a & b - No Impact: The project site is not located on a scenic highway
nor does it affect a scenic vista.
Items c & d -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: The proposed
project will establish a new building at a prominent intersection within the
community. The building has been designed to be compatible with the architectural
styles of existing buildings within the surrounding area. Over 12 percent of the site is
proposed to be landscaping. Landscaping is required to be provided around the
perimeter of the site and within the parking areas. Landscaping adjacent to the public
right-of--ways is required to screen the view of the service bays, consistent with the
Auto Service Guidelines. The landscape planter area adjacent to Newport Avenue and
Nisson Road is 7-10 feet wide. Lighting on the site will be required to be directed on-
site to avoid glare on adjacent arterials and properties.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
2.29 The site shall be landscaped consistent with the City's Landscaping and
Irrigation Guidelines. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of
berming and sufficient numbers of shrubs and trees to provide adequate
screening, subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
2.30 A minimum of 15 percent landscaping shall be provided on the project site
including a landscape buffer around the perimeter of the site in accordance
with the Auto Service Design Guidelines and the Parking Lot Design
Guidelines.
2.31 The applicant shall provide details of all proposed lighting fixtures and a
photometric study showing the location and anticipated distribution pattern
of light of all proposed fixtures. All new light fixtures shall be consistent
with the architecture of the building. All exterior lighting shall be designed
and arranged as not to direct light or glare onto adjacent properties, including
the adjacent streets. Parking lot and wall mounted fixtures shall be directed
at a 90 degree angle directly toward the ground. All lighting shall be
developed to provide a minimum of one (1) footcandle of light coverage, in
accordance with the City's Security Code.
With the implementation of these mitigation measures and the conditions of approval,
impacts related to aesthetics will be reduced to a level of insignificance.
Sources: Project Application
Tustin Security Code
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a,b & c - No Impact: The proposed project will be located within an area
that is vacant and was previously developed with a service station. No impacts will
occur to any agricultural uses or farmland.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
3. AIR QUALITY
Items a & b -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: With respect to
long-term air quality impacts, the proposed project involves the construction of a
facility that is substantially similar to the service station that was previously located at
the site, however, no fuel will be dispensed. As such, no substantial increase in long-
term emissions associated with stationary or mobile sources beyond the condition of
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the previous service station is anticipated. Minor short-term emissions of particulate
matter may occur during grading.
Short and long-term emissions associated with grading and the operation of the
service bays are subject to regulation by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District and the City of Tustin Grading Manual, which includes requirements for dust
control.
Mitigation Measures/ Monitoring Required:
2.13 The applicant shall comply with all City policies regarding short term
construction emissions, including periodic watering of the site and
prohibiting grading during second stage smog alerts and when wind
velocities exceed 15 miles per hour.
3.18 The installation and operation of the service bays shall be performed in
accordance with the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District. The applicant shall provide evidence to the
Community Development Director of approval by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
Items c.d & e - No Impact:
The relatively small magnitude of the project does not have the capacity to create a
net increase of any criteria pollutant, expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrates, or create objectionable odors.
With implementation of the above mitigation measures and conditions of approval
that requires the applicant to conduct grading activities in compliance with the City of
Tustin Grading Manual and obtain all necessary approvals and permits from the
SCAQMD and the City of Tustin, any potential impacts related to air quality will be
reduced to a level of insignificance.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules & Regulations
City of Tustin Grading Manual
Project Application
Field Inspection
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a, b, c, d, e & f - No Impact: The proposed project will be located within
an area that is vacant and was previously developed with a services station. No
impacts will occur to endangered, threatened or rare species or habitats, locally
designated species or natural communities, or wildlife dispersal or migration
corridors.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Field Inspection
Tustin General Plan
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a, b, c & d - No Impact: The proposed project involves construction of a
transmission repair facility on a site that is currently vacant, but was previously
developed with a service station. No impacts to paleontological, archaeological,
historical, religious resources, or disturbing of any human remains, will occur.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
6. GEOLOGY & SOILS
Items a-i, a-ii, a-iii & b -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: A
review of the State of California Seismic Hazard Zone Map indicates that the project
site is located in an area of potential liquefaction hazard. The topography of the site is
relatively flat and would require minor precise grading activity to prepare the site for
new construction. Compliance with current codes will ensure that the design and
construction of the proposed project reduces any potential impacts related to fault
ruptures, ground shaking, ground failure, liquefaction or unstable soils to a level of
insignificance.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
Z.1 When submitting for a building permit, submit four sets of plans, two sets
of soils reports, structural and energy calculations, specifications and
acoustical report. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing plans shall be
included.
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2.2 Indicate on the title sheet the applicable codes, City Ordinances and the
State and federal laws and regulations to include:
1997 Uniform Building Code with California Amendments
1997 Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code with California Amendments
1996 National Electrical Code with California Amendments
T-24 California Disabled Access Regulations
T-24 California Energy Efficiency Standards
City of Tustin Grading Ordinance
City of Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines
City of Tustin Private Improvement Standards
City of Tustin Security Ordinance
2.4 All grading, drainage, vegetation and circulation shall comply with the
City of Tustin Grading Manual. All construction activity shall comply
with the Tustin Grading Manual which requires frequent watering of the
project site to control dust. All street sections, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
lighting and storm drain shall comply with on-site improvement standards.
Any deviations shall be brought to the attention of the Building Official
and request for approval shall be submitted in writing prior to any
approval.
2.10 The applicant shall provide OCHCA a report on the findings of the most
recent soil samples collected. These findings will allow OCHCA to
evaluate the levels of hydrocarbons and ground water contamination found
on the site.
3.10 Provisions shall be made for the storage of used oil and lubricants pending
recycling and approved by the Community Development Director.
3.20 The applicant shall be responsible for taking appropriate corrective action to
address any surface contamination as required for any accidental spills, as
required to the satisfaction of the Health Care Agency.
Items a-iv, c, d & e - No Impact: The project site is not located within an area
that is subject to seiche, tsunami, volcanic hazards, landslides, or mudflows, erosion,
subsidence, or expansive soils. No unique geological or physical features are present
within the area.
With implementation of a condition of approval that requires the applicant to obtain
all necessary approvals from the Community Development Department, the project
design and construction will reduce potential impacts to a level of insignificance.
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Sources: Tustin General Plan
City of Tustin Grading.Manual
Uniform Building Code
Project Application
Field Evaluation
7. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Items a & b -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: Operation of
the transmission repair facility may expose customers and employees to petroleum
products, motor oil and other automotive substances which are highly flammable and
known to be carcinogen. The facility provides a service of disposing of automotive
motor oil for the general public. This service may risk potential contamination and
exposing employees and the general public to hazardous substances. Grading of the
site may expose the general public to hazardous substances within the soil.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
2.5 Complete the hazardous material questionnaire and the air quality
questionnaire and submit to the Building Division and the proper agencies.
If the answer to any of the questions is "yes", clearances from the
Hazardous Materials Disclosure Office and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District shall be submitted to the Building Division prior to
approval.
2.6 A Vapor risk assessment that evaluates the potential health risks to the
occupants of the proposed buildings, posed by any residual subsurface
contamination sites at the subject site shall be submitted to and approved
by the OCHCA, with approved copes of such assessment provided to the
Community Development Department. The Agency requires a vapor risk
assessment for any contaminated sites where the land use will change
from automotive repair or fueling station to any other commercial or
residential use.
2.8 A corrective action plan for soil remediation system on-site shall be
submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department
and the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). This report must
indicate: a) the locations of monitoring and extraction wells proposed on
the site; b) which wells will be abandoned, if necessary; and c) where
replacement wells will be located after site construction is complete.
Replacement well shall be specifically identified on the site plan and
located to not obstruct site access, building locations or parking required
spaces.
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2.9 A work plan for all modifications to the remediation system at the subject
site must be submitted to an approved by the OCHCA, with approved
copies of such work plan provided to the Community Development
Department.
2.34 The applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals form the Community
Development Department, Orange County Fire Authority Hazardous
Materials Disclosure Office, Orange County Health Care Agency and
Occupational Safety Hazard Association (OSHA).
3.19 The applicant shall be responsible for taking appropriate corrective action to
address any surface contamination as required for any accidental spills, as
required to the satisfaction of the Health Care Agency.
3.20 The applicant shall be responsible for legally disposing of all motor oil and
other hazardous substances in accordance to the requirements and
satisfaction of the County Health Care Agency.
5.13 Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, the applicant shall
submit to the Fire Chief a list of the quantities of all hazardous, flammable
and combustible materials, liquids or gases to be stored, used or handled on
site. These liquids and materials shall be classified according to the Uniform
Fire Code using the "OCFA Chemical Classification Handout". The
submittal shall provide a summary sheet listing each hazard class, the total
quantity of chemicals stored per class and the total quantity of chemicals
used in that class. All forms of materials are to be converted to units of
measure in pounds, gallons and cubic feet.
5.14 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall contact the
OCFA Hazardous Materials Disclosure Office at 714.744.0463 to obtain a
"Hazardous Materials Business Information and Chemical Inventory
Packet". This shall be completed and submitted to the Fire Chief prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Item c & d -Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed project is less
than a quarter of a mile from the existing high school sites. The previous
development on the vacant site was a service station that was which was previously
demolished. After the demolition of the service station, the site was inspected by the
County Health Care Agency for soil contamination. Contamination was found and
the property owner was required to clean-up the site and remove and/or treat any
contaminated areas on the site before any development on the site is permitted.
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Mitigation Measure/Monitoring Required:
2.7 The applicant shall provide the Community Development Director with a
written statement of compliance from the Orange County Health Care
Agency for the contaminated soil that existed due to the previous service
station development.
Items e , f, ~ & h - No Impact: The project site is not located within a
airport land use plan or within two miles of a public or private airport. The proposed
project does not interfere with any evacuation plans or emergency response plans.
The project site is not within a wildland area, and would not expose individuals or
structures to the hazards of wildland fires.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Health Care Agency
8. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
Item a -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: The impervious surface
of the project will drain into the existing storm drain system. Since the proposed use
will be an automotive use on the subject property, petroleum products, motor oil and
other automotive substances may accidentally spill onto the impervious surfaces of
the facility and drain into the system. However,. a Water Quality Management Plan
administered by the City of Tustin Public Works Department and the Regional Water
Quality Control Board would be required to mitigate and minimize runoff into the
storm drain system. Any water deposited into the sanitary sewer system for treatment
shall be in compliance with the Orange County Sanitation District requirements.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
2.4 All grading, drainage, vegetation and circulation shall comply with the
City of Tustin Grading Manual. All construction activity shall comply
with the Tustin Grading Manual which requires frequent watering of the
project site to control dust. All street sections, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
lighting and storm drain shall comply with on-site improvement standards.
Any deviations shall be brought to the attention of the Building Official
and request for approval shall be submitted in writing prior to any
approval.
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2.12 The applicant shall comply with the following conditions pertaining to the
requirement for a Water Quality Management Plan:
A. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit for
approval by the Community Development and Public Works
Departments, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will
be used on site to control predictable pollutant run-off.
This WQMP shall identify the: structural and non-structural
measures specified detailing implementation of BMPs whenever they
are applicable to the project; the assignment of long-term
maintenance responsibilities (specifying the developer, parcel owner,
maintenance association, lessee, etc.); and, reference to the
location(s) of structural BMPs.
B. Prior to issuance of grading or demolition permits, the applicant shall
obtain coverage under the NPDES Statewide Industrial Stormwater
Permit for General Construction Activities from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained shall
be submitted to the Building Official of the City of Tustin.
C. Prior to issuance of certificates of use and occupancy, building
permits for tenant improvements or construction permits for a tank or
pipeline, uses shall be identified and, for specified uses, the applicant
shall propose plans and measures for hazardous materials
management (including, but not limited to, storage, emergency
response, employee training, spill contingencies and disposal) to the
satisfaction of the City of Tustin. A Hazardous Materials
Management Plan shall be approved by the City of Tustin and other
specified agencies such as the Orange County Fire Authority, the
Health Care Agency, and sewering agencies to ensure
implementation of each agency's respective requirements. Further, a
copy of the approved Hazardous Materials Management Plans
(HMMP) shall be furnished to the Building Official of the City of
Tustin, prior to the issuance of any certificate of use and occupancy.
Compliance with the above mitigation measures and conditions of approval will
ensure that the design and construction reduces any potential impacts related to
absorption rates, drainage patterns of surface runoff, or effect on the amount or
quality of surface or groundwaters to a level of insignificance. The project does not
have the capacity to affect the direction of currents in surface waters or amount or
quality of groundwaters.
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Items b, c, d, e, f. ~, h, i & j - No Impact: The project would not expose people
or property to water related hazards such as flooding, change the course or direction
of waters movements, or affect the quantity of groundwaters.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
City of Tustin Grading Manual
Public Works Department
Orange County Health Care Agency
Project Application
9. LAND USE PLANNING
Items a, b & c - No Impact: The proposed project consists of constructing a
transmission repair facility with eight service bays, a storage area for parts, an office
and a customer waiting area. The site is designated Community Commercial by the
General Plan Land Use Map and is zoned Retail Commercial-Parking (C-1 P). Auto
service stations, which include transmission repair facilities, are permitted subject to
the approval of a conditional use permit. As proposed, the location and design of the
facility is consistent with the development standards of the C-1 P zoning district. The
proposed project has been designed to provide a landscape buffer that screens the
view of the service bays, as recommended by the City's Auto Service Guidelines.
The proposed project is similar to and compatible with other commercial uses in the
vicinity and is located entirely within one parcel and will not divide or disrupt the
area. The proposed project is not anticipated to impact land use or planning.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Code
Project Application
Field Evaluation
10. MINERAL RESOURCES
Items a & b - No Impact: The construction and operation of the facility will
not use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful or inefficient manner. There are no
known mineral resources located on the project site.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
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11. NOISE
Item a, b, c & d -Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation: A noise study
dated April 1, 2000 was prepared to identify potential noise impacts. The noise study
is attached to the initial study as Attachment B. The study found that with the
implementation of the mitigation measures the project will comply with the City of
Tustin's noise ordinance standards and there will not be any noise impacts on the
adjacent residential and commercial uses. The noise generated by a commercial
activity will not exceed SSdB(A) for a cumulative period of more than 30 minutes in
any daytime hour (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) when measured at a residential property
line. For adjacent commercial property the noise standard is 60 dB(A) at the property
line. With respect to short-term noise impacts associated with construction, all
construction will be required to conform to the Noise Ordinance and work may only
be performed during permitted hours of construction. As such, short term noise
impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance. In accordance with the noise
study provided by the applicant, no significant increase in long term noise impacts
associated with generation of vehicular traffic is anticipated. Operations of the facility
will be required to conform to the Noise Ordinance. Long-term operational noise will
be reduced to a level of insignificance through compliance with the Noise Ordinance.
A requirement that all service activities shall be conducted within the structure of the
service bays shall also make the noise level insignificant. AttachmentB is the noise
study, attached to the Initial Study.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
2.18 The service bay buildings shall be constructed of eight inch thick concrete
blocks, solid grouted, and covered with two layers of latex paint on both
sides.
2.19 The interior walls and ceiling of the service bay buildings should be lined
with sound-absorptive panels (e.g. IAC Noise-Foil NF -1-4-N, or Empire
M-90). The coverage should be at least 70 percent of the interior wall area
and 100 percent of the ceiling area.
2.20 The courtyard area and service bays should have a rough texture (such as
brushed concrete) to minimize tire squeal.
2.32 All construction operations, including engine warm-up and deliveries of
materials and equipment, shall be subject to the provisions of the Tustin
Noise Ordinance and shall take place only between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
on Saturday, unless otherwise determined by the Community Development
Director and/or Building Official.
2.33 Construction hours shall be clearly posted on the project site to the
satisfaction of the Building Official.
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3.1 Service operations shall be performed entirely within the structure. No
vehicle service shall take place in any parking space or drive aisle or
partially protruding into a parking space, stacking area or drive aisle.
3.11 Exterior public address systems and music shall be prohibited.
3.12 Delivery trucks are limited to delivering during the daytime hours of 7:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
3.13 The auto facility shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
daily.
3.14 The pedestrian door on the north side of the service bay building shall
remain closed during business hours.
3.15 All requirements of the City's Noise Ordinance (Chapter 6 of the Tustin
City Code) shall be met at all times.
With implementation of the above mitigation measures and conditions of approval,
potential noise impacts are reduced to a level of insignificance.
Items e & f - No Impact: The project site is not located within an airport land
use plan or within two miles of a public or private airport.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Noise Ordinance
Project Application
12. POPULATION & HOUSING
Items a, b & c - No Impact: The proposed project is located on a vacant site that
previously was developed with a service station and surrounded by existing
commercial, residential and freeway right-of--way uses. The proposed project would
not result in any direct increase in population nor induce substantial growth in the
area. No impacts related to population or housing are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Project Application
Field Evaluation
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13. PUBLIC SERVICES
Item a - No Impact: The project site and surrounding commercial properties are
currently subject to fire and police protection. The proposed project to construct an
auto service facility is similar to the auto service station facility that was previously
demolished. No additional resources are required to maintain these existing service
levels. The proposed project will not create additional services related to
maintenance of public facilities, including roads.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin Police Department
Orange County Fire Authority
Tustin Public Works Department
14. RECREATION
Items a & b - No Impact: The proposed reconstruction of an existing service
station would not affect existing facilities nor create a demand for recreational
facilities.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Project Application
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Item a & g -Less Than Significant Impact: The City's Traffic Engineer has
reviewed the proposed project and found that the project, as compared to the vacant
site, will result in an increase in traffic. However, the proposed project will not
generate as much traffic as the previous service station that was previously
demolished. The proposed project will generate approximately 130 daily trips. A
typical service station, similar to the previous development, generates approximately
1000 daily trips. The traffic generated from the previous service station development
did not negatively affect the level of service for the adjacent arterials and
intersections. Therefore, even with the increase of trips as compared to the vacant
site, the proposed project is not anticipated to impact the planned level of service for
the adjacent arterials and intersections. No safety hazards or barriers for pedestrians,
bicyclists or vehicles or conflicts with bus turn outs are proposed. Automobiles
accessing the site could create a hazard to vehicular and pedestrian traffic if stacking
occurs within the public right-of--way.
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Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
3.2 Vehicle stacking in the public right-of--way shall be prohibited and any
violation shall be subject to citation. The operator of the facility is
responsible for ensuring compliance and preventing stacking from
occurring in the public right-of--way.
Items b, c, d, e & f - No Impact: A total of 22 parking spaces are provided which is
sufficient in accordance with the Parking Rate Investigation submitted by the
applicant. The Parking Rate Investigation is attached to the Initial Study as
AttachmentC. The parking study observed and compared the parking requirement of
the proposed use with the on-site parking characteristics of similar automotive uses of
similar sizes during peak hours. Based upon the data collected at three case study
location, the study concludes that 18 off-street parking spaces would be sufficient for
the proposed facility. The standard size parking spaces are accessible from Newport
Avenue and Nisson Road. The one handicap parking space is located adjacent to the
northwest side of the building. No safety hazards or barriers for pedestrians, bicyclists
or vehicles or conflicts with bus turnouts are proposed. No on-site parking or
circulation impacts are anticipated. No rail, waterborne, or air transportation is
affected by the proposed project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Project Application
Tustin Public Works/Traffic Engineer
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
16. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
Items a, b, c, d, e, f & ~ - No Impact: The proposed facility will be connected to
existing utilities and service systems in the area. No substantial alterations to any
utilities will be required.
Sources: Tustin Public Works Department
Field Inspection
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
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17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Items a, b & c - No Impact: The proposed project is the construction of a
transmission repair facility on a lot that is currently vacant. The previous
development on the site was a gas station which was previously demolished. The
project design, construction and operation will comply with the regulations of the
Community Development Department, Air Quality Management District, and Orange
County Fire Authority which reduces any potential impacts related to aesthetics,
geological problems, hydrology/water quality, air quality, hazards, noise and
transportation to a level of insignificance. As such, the project does not have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment nor achieve short-term
environmental goals to the disadvantage of the long-term. It does not have impacts
that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable or that would cause
substantial adverse impacts on human beings.
Sources: Project Application
City and Agency Requirements
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Tustin Transmission (Conditional Use Permit 99-031 & Design Review 99-039) Initial Study
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