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JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2014 -001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1450),
MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
The project is a proposed amendment to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan that would allow park related uses in Planning Area 1.
On October 14, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4269,
recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1450, approving
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2014 -001. (Applicant: City of Tustin)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council introduce and have first reading of Ordinance No. 1450, approving
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2014 -001 and amending Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area
1) of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan district regulations by adding park related uses as
permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, and set a
second reading for the next City Council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
SPA 2014 -001 is a City- initiated project. There is no direct fiscal impact to the General
Fund.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed project furthers the objectives of the following Strategic Plan goals:
• Goal A: Economic and Neighborhood Development — The proposed project
would enhance the vibrancy and quality of life in the community.
• Goal A: Strategy #6 - The proposed project would provide an opportunity to
expand the City's recreational activities.
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November 4, 2014
SPA 2014 -001
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• Goal B: Public Safety and Protection of Assets — The proposed project would
ensure Tustin is an attractive, safe and well maintained community in which
people feel pride.
APPROVAL AUTHORITY:
Government Code Section 65453 requires that a specific plan amendment be prepared
in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by
resolution or ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the
legislative body.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On February 3, 2003, the Tustin City Council adopted the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to
establish development regulations and procedures for reuse of the former MCAS,
Tustin. The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan has been formally amended several times since
its original adoption.
On April 23, 2013 and May 13, 2013, the Planning Commission and the City Council
respectively, approved various entitlement applications including Development
Agreement 2013 -002 to facilitate a property exchange between the South Orange
County Community College District ( SOCCCD) and the City affecting 89 acres of
property at the former MCAS Tustin (the "Exchange "). The objectives of the Exchange
were to: rationalize property boundaries to create larger, contiguous land areas for the
City and SOCCCD; provide for a broader range of land uses in support of the objectives
of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan; and enhance circulation in the area by improving
east -west connectivity between the existing Red Hill and Armstrong Avenues.
Following the Exchange, the City and SOCCCD agreed to negotiate the ultimate
disposition of a 4.5 -acre parcel immediately adjacent to the future Tustin Legacy Park to
potentially accommodate a portion of the future park site. The acquisition of the
property was approved by the City Council on June 17, 2014.
Project Description
The proposed SPA will allow park related uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan (Figure 1) to accommodate a portion of the City's Community Park
Master Plan, which encompasses 31.5 acres (Figure 2). Planning Area 1 is generally
located between Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong Avenue and between Warner Avenue
and Valencia Avenue, and along Lansdowne Road. The Master Plan for a community
park at Tustin Legacy was approved by the City Council on June 17, 2014.
City Council Peport
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SPA 2014 -001
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Figure 1 - Tustin Legacy Planning Areas
The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan does not list park uses as either permitted or
conditionally permitted within Planning Area 1. The proposed amendment will not
substantially alter the current adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, but will amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the MCAS, Tustin Specific Plan district regula�ions by
adding uses such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds and other recreation facilities,
private recreational facilities, public park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other
civic and community center buildings as permitted uses.
SPA 2014 -001 (Ordinance No. 1450) is consistent with the City Council approved
Disposition Strategy for MCAS Tustin, and would not increase the overall development
potential, intensity, or residential capacity currently allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. Further, the Public Works traffic engineering division has determined that the
development of a portion of Planning Area 1 for park purposes, following the approval of
SPA 2014 -001, would not result in any new traif c impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
On January 16, 2001, the City certified the program Final Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR) for the reuse and disposal of MCAS
Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City Count l adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a
Supplement to the FEIS/HR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut
Avenue and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 06 -43 approving an Addendum to the FEIS /EIR and, on
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The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan does not list park uses as either permitted or
conditionally permitted within Planning Area 1. The proposed amendment will not
substantially alter the current adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, but will amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the MCAS, Tustin Specific Plan district regula�ions by
adding uses such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds and other recreation facilities,
private recreational facilities, public park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other
civic and community center buildings as permitted uses.
SPA 2014 -001 (Ordinance No. 1450) is consistent with the City Council approved
Disposition Strategy for MCAS Tustin, and would not increase the overall development
potential, intensity, or residential capacity currently allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. Further, the Public Works traffic engineering division has determined that the
development of a portion of Planning Area 1 for park purposes, following the approval of
SPA 2014 -001, would not result in any new traif c impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
On January 16, 2001, the City certified the program Final Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR) for the reuse and disposal of MCAS
Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City Count l adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a
Supplement to the FEIS/HR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut
Avenue and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 06 -43 approving an Addendum to the FEIS /EIR and, on
Ci'y Council Deport
November 4, 2014
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May 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13 -32 approving a Second
Addendum to the FFIS /E -1R. The FEIS /EIR, along with its Addendums and Supplement, is
a program E:IR under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIS /EIR,
Addendums and Supplement considered the potential environmental impacts associated
with development on the former MCAS, Tustin.
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An environmental checklist was prepared for the proposed project that concluded no
additional environmental impacts would occur from approval of the project (Attached to
Ordnance No. 1450). The E=nvironmental Analysis Checklist concludes that it can be
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November 4, 2014
SPA 2014 -001
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seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment since the proposed amendment would not increase
the overall development potential or residential capacity currently allowed by the
adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and that the FEIS /EIR, Addendums and
Supplement are sufficient for the proposed project. Furthermore, many of the proposed
additional permitted uses for Planning Area 1, such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds,
lighted fields and buildings for civic, cultural and community centers are often
associated with existing permitted uses in Planning Area 1, including public school,
community college, and private school.
In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the checklist should be considered and found to be complete and adequate prior to
approving the project as proposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Following the public hearing on October 14, 2014, the Planning Commission considered
the project and adopted Resolution No. 4269, recommending that the City Council
approve the proposed project (Attachment A).
PUBLIC NOTICE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REVIEW:
A public notice was published in the Tustin News on October 23, 2014, informing the
public of proposed SPA 2014 -001. A copy of the staff report and proposed SPA 2014-
001 was also forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce prior to the City Council's
hearing on the matter. No public comments were received.
CONCLUSION:
Proposed SPA 2014 -001 is consistent with the General Plan and would allow park
related uses in Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate a
portion of the City's Community Park Master Plan. Accordingly, staff recommends that
the City Council approve SPA 2014 -001.
Scott Reekstin
Principal Planner
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Planning Commission Minutes of October 14, 2014, and Resolution No. 4269
B. Ordinance No. 1450
Exhibit A: Environmental Analysis Checklist
Exhibit B: SPA 2014 -001
ATTACHMENT A
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 4269
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 14, 2014
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Pro Tern Lumbard
Present: Chairperson Thompson
Chair Pro Tern Lumbard
Commissioners Altowaiji, Kozak, Smith
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None. PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2014, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the September
231 2014 meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Lumbard, to approve the
September 23, 2014 Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
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Item 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2014-15 & DESIGN REVIEW 2014-009
Continued.
The proposed project is a request for an unmanned wireless
communication facility consisting of a sixty (60) foot tall mono-eucalyptus
faux tree with twelve (12) panel antennas and associated equipment
mounted to the structure. The project site is developed with nine (9)
storage buildings and is located at 14861 Franklin Avenue in the
Planned Community Industrial (PC IND) Zoning District.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2014-15 and Design Review (DR) 2014-
009 were properly noticed for an October 14, 2014, public hearing.
However, based on the property owner's desire to change the proposed
location of the facility on the project site, the applicant requested a
continuance of the item to December 9, 2014.
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 1 of 9
That the Planning Commission continue consideration of CUP 2014-15
and DR 2014-009 to December 9, 2014.
7:03 p.m. Public Hearing opened.
Motion: It was moved by Smith, seconded by Altowaiji, to continue CUP 2014-15 and
DR 2014-009 to the December 9, 2014 Planning Commission meeting.
Adopted 3, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2014-10 FOR ANTON LEGACY
Resolution APARTMENT HOMES MASTER SIGN PLAN
No. 4270.
A request to establish a master sign plan to allow signage at the Anton
Legacy Apartment Homes
APPLICANT: Andy Davidson
Anton Legacy Tustin, LP
1801 1 Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
OWNER: Steve Eggert
Anton Legacy Tustin, LP
1801 1 Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
LOCATION: 3100 Park Avenue, Tustin
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15311 (Class
11) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4270 approving
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2014-10 to authorize establishment of a
master sign plan for the Anton Legacy Apartment Homes as required in
the Tustin City Sign Code.
Stonich Presentation given.
Lumbard Lumbard requested clarification regarding the wording "At Tustin Legacy"
being added to the main monuments.
Stonich In response to Lumbard's comments, Stonich confirmed that the Conditions
of Approval state that the main monument signs (El and E9) would have the
words "At Tustin Legacy" added.
Agenda — Planning Commission -- October 14, 2014 — Page 2 of 9
Thompson Thompson had favorable comments regarding the "flow" of the context on
the monuments. He asked if the remaining signs throughout the Legacy
project would follow the main monuments motif or if the sign proposed was
unique to the local community enclave. Thompson also asked about the
affordable housing nature of the project being part of the signs or advertising.
Stonich Stonich responded to Thompson's question regarding the monuments,
stating the remaining pylon signs throughout the Legacy project would be
compatible with the main monuments.
7:11 p.m. Public Hearing opened.
The applicant, Andy Davidson, spoke on behalf of the project. Mr.
Davidson's comments generally included: There would be no flags for
advertising, only signs and advertising in local magazines.
Thompson Thompson asked Mr. Davidson how he would handle the non-qualifying
applicants for the affordable housing units.
Mr. Davidson stated Anton Legacy would direct the non-qualifying applicants
to The Irvine Company's (TIC) development (located across the street from
Anton Legacy).
Altowaiji Altowaiji asked Mr. Davidson if the current affordable housing list would be
"first come, first serve"; when the list was made public; and would those
displaced from the affordable Irvine Company units in Tustin Ranch receive
preference.
Mr. Davidson stated the list would be qualified and based on Fair Housing
laws. Management has a list in place, which continues to grow, and those
residents living in TIC's affordable communities in Tustin Ranch would have
preference.
Binsack In response to Altowaiji's question, St. Anton sent out an extensively
advertised press release mid-summer, handled by St. Anton's partners, as
well as the City's website. All applicants would need to be qualified; however
there would be preference for those applicants living and/or working in the
City of Tustin. The residents at the affordable communities in Tustin Ranch
could apply and/or TIC would direct them to St. Anton.
7:14 p.m. Public Hearing closed.
Smith Smith thanked staff and the developer for continuing the branding around the
Tustin Legacy.
Kozak Kozak had favorable comments regarding the Master Sign Plan.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Smith to adopt Resolution No. 4270.
Motion carried 5-0.
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page _3 of 9
Adopted 4. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) 17717 AND DESIGN REVIEW
Reso. No. (DR) 2014-02
4271, as
amended. A request to subdivide an approximately 2.25 acre site for
condominium purposes and construct twenty-six (26) for-sale single
family detached residences.
APPLICANT: Waft Communities LLC
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 2025
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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OWNER: Jack E. & Marguerite M. Gould Family Trust &
Marguerite M. Gould 2003 Trust
636 Ambrose Lane
Tustin, CA 92780
LOCATION: 1872 San Juan Street
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (Class
32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to
in-fill development.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4271
approving TTM 17717 and DR 2014-02 authorizing the subdivision
of an approximately 2.25 acre parcel consisting of one (1) numbered
lot for the development of twenty-six (26) single family detached
condominiums.
Swiontek Presentation given. A letter of support, from the adjacent San Juan
Meadows Townhome Homeowner's Association, was presented to the
dais.
Smith Smith asked staff about the Park Impact fees. He also asked for
clarification on specifications in the CC&R's requiring parking enforcement
and making use of both spaces in the garage.
Swiontek Swiontek's response to Smith's questions generally included: The formula
in the Tustin City Code (TCC) is based on the amount of units and a
certain percentage of acreage per unit; the actual cost would need to be
assessed by the fair market value which is to be determined at this point;
and the TCC requirement is to use both spaces in garage for parking
vehicles and must maintain a 10x20 foot of free and clear space which will
be reiterated in the CC&R's and is also stated in the TCC.
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2414 — Page 4 of 9
Thompson Thompson referred to a letter within the report from the City of Irvine with
regard to traffic impacts at the City of Tustin's intersections.
Swiontek In response to Thompson's question, Swiontek referred to the North Irvine
Traffic Mitigation report which included some intersections in the City and
how levels of service would be impacted within the City.
7:3 9 p.m. Public Hearing opened.
Ms. Donna Clark, resident of San Juan Meadows, asked why the project
referred to the units as condominiums if they are 2-story single-family
homes. She stated condominiums usually share a common wall with
another unit. Ms. Clark is concerned with the noise being an issue when
construction commences and also asked if an ordinance was in place
referencing hours of construction.
Swiontek Swiontek's responses to Ms. Clark's concerns generally included: There is
an ordinance on hours of construction, which typically start at 7:00 a.m.
(weekdays), 9:00 a.m. (Saturdays), no work on Sundays or on Federal
holidays that the City observes.
Thompson Thompson asked staff when construction activity must cease. He also
asked if there would be a noise level regulation at the property line.
Thompson asked the applicant to explain the schedule/start of construction
and if there would be any impacts for the residents. Lastly, he asked what
the cost for the units would be.
Swiontek Swiontek's responses to Thompson's questions generally included:
Construction activity would cease at 6:00 p.m. [5:00 p.m. on Saturdays]
and noise levels are exempt during hours of construction since
construction is on a temporary basis; the applicant would need to comply
with the South Coast Air Quality Management District with regard to
construction, dust, debris, etc. on the site; and if any issues should arise,
Code Enforcement would get involved.
In response to questions/comments previously mentioned, the applicant,
Efrern Joelson stated in general: Introduced members of his team in the
audience; thanked Swiontek and staff for the positive staff report and the
process of the project; reiterated highlights of the project - pedestrian
connectivity; looped drive-ways; emergency access, trash access, livable
plan; secondary (common) water connection point with San Juan
Meadows; approximate parkland fees would be $525,000 ($20,000 per
unit); Waft Communities is on the homeowners' association (HOA) board
and would encourage the HOA to come up with their own parking
regulations which residents would need to adhere to; explained the
difference between single-family residence and a condominium unit (no lot
lines); HOA to maintain common areas; required to provide dust, erosion
control during construction, muffling, for heavy equipment; construction
would begin in the front row (Phase 1), then move backwards; plans to start
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 5 of 9
construction would commence approximately February 2015, construction
of the homes would take approximately 6 months, depending on the lender
and the sale of homes already built and on the housing market; cost would
start in the low $600K's; and models to be complete right after grading in
the first row of homes.
7:53 p.m. Public Hearing closed.
Altowaiii Altowaiji's comments/concerns generally included: Requested clarification
on dedication/easement of San Juan Street and on the required 25 ft.
easement required for the entrance; sewer system (public vs. private);
favorable comments to staff; and appreciates the cooperation of the
developer on the modified design.
Swiontek Swiontek stated that the property is still owned to center line of San Juan
Street. He then referred question to the Public Works Department.
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Nishikawa Nishikawa's response to Altowaiiis comments/concerns generally
included: Explanation of the research done on the project; the area in
question would be dedicated in fee; there would also be a water easement;
and the sewer is part of the O.C. Sanitation District therefore he could not
respond to whether or not it would be public/private.
Swiontek In response to whether or not the sewer would be public/private, Swiontek
stated anything on private property is private", except the water which
would be maintained by the City. ["I
Kozak Kozak had favorable comments for staff and the developer which generally
included: Cooperation and collaboration with the project; would like
amendments be made to the resolution stating "meets all development
standards" and that a "traffic assessment" (streets/intersections) was
complete.
Lumbard Lumbard had favorable comments for the project ("positive project for our
community"). His concern would be the effects of the construction for the
neighbors.
Smith Smith had favorable comments which generally included: The ingenuity of
the front of houses facing out onto San Juan; sense of single-family
neighborhood; relatively temporary state of affairs as far as construction
and noise levels; and he is confident that South Coast Air Quality
Management District would ensure the dust is taken care of.
Thompson Thompson had favorable comments which generally included: Well under
density; good circulation and surrounding areas; and he was bewildered by
the City of Irvine's traffic impact request and asked staff to add clarification
to the Resolution.
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 6 of 9
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Altowaiji, to adopt Resolution No.
4271, as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
Adopted 5. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-001 (ORDINANCE NO.
Reso. No. 1450), MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
4269
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) will allow park
related uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. Planning Area 1 is generally located between Red Hill Avenue
and Armstrong Avenue and between Warner Avenue and Valencia
Avenue, and along Lansdowne Road.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
An environmental checklist was prepared for the proposed project
that concludes that it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect
on the environment since the proposed amendment would not
increase the overall development potential or residential capacity
currently allowed by the adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and
that the FEIS/EIR Addendums and Supplement are sufficient for the
proposed project.
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That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4269,
recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No.
1450, approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2014-001,
amending Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS) Tustin Specific Plan district regulations by adding
park related uses as permitted and conditionally permitted uses
within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Reekstin Presentation given.
Lumbard Lumbard asked staff if amending the SPA would be easier to include the
conditional permitted uses rather than adjust the zones (Planning Area
boundaries).
Reekstin In response to Lumbard's question, Reekstin stated it was not a significant
change adding park related uses which would be consistent with the uses
in Planning Area 1. Primarily, it is to accommodate the Park Master Plan.
Binsack Binsack stated that the current uses would continue for some time,
therefore it would be easier to proceed with the park planning for the near
future and it would allow for existing uses to continue.
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 7 of 9
Bobak Bobak stated recommending amendment of the provision of the MCAS
Specific Plan relating to permit and conditionally permitted uses would
make park uses a permitted use and would not require a conditional use
permit.
Altowaiii Altowaiii questioned permitted" vs. conditionally permitted He also
questioned the need for "extensive detail" of the Environmental Checklist.
Bobak Bobak's response to Altowalji's question generally included: The
amendment does state "permit"; and the actual amendment to the Specific
Plan allows for these permitted uses but the heading of the section that is
being amended states "conditionally and permitted uses ".
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Binsack To further respond to Altowalji's question, Binsack referred to Exhibit B of
the Draft Ordinance 1450, sub header A section, which states "permitted
and conditionally permitted uses" and lists a grouping of uses where parks
are permitted uses. In response to the comment on the Environmental
Checklist, Binsack stated it is required by State law. City staff is ensuring
compliance with State law.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Thompson, to adopt Resolution No.
4269. Motion carried 5-0.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
Binsack Binsack informed the Commission that the comments from the October 1,
2014 DCCP Workshop are in the process of being compiled and that a
summary would be provided to the Commission at the next Commission
meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Smith No concerns.
Lumbard Lumbard attended the October 1, 2014 Downtown Commercial Core Plan
(DCCP) Workshop — favorable comments; and he encouraged increased
communication to get more residents involved at the December workshop.
Kozak Kozak thanked staff for the agenda and he attended the following events:
• 9/28: Divine Wine Affair — fundraiser
• 9/30: Water Symposium
0 10/1: DCCP Workshop
• 10/2: Tustin Tiller Days Kick-off
• 10/4: Tustin Tiller Day Parade
• 10/18: Tustin Art Walk
Agenda — Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 8 of 9
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Altowaiji Altowaiji attended the following:
• 10/1: DCCP Workshop
• 10/4: Tiller Days Pancake Breakfast and Reception
He also had favorable comments for Parks & Recreation.
Thompson Thompson attended the following events:
• 9/30: Water Symposium
• 10/1: DCCP Workshop
• 10/2: Presentation to American Society's Civil Engineers
• 10/4: Tustin Tiller Day Parade
• 10/9: Mayor's First Annual Business Recognition Luncheon
• 10/18: Participating in the tours at the upcoming Art Walk in Tustin.
• 10/20: Attending the ULI Conference in New York.
8:19 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at
300 Centennial Way.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Agenda -- Planning Commission — October 14, 2014 — Page 9 of 9
RESOLUTION NO. 4269
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THAT THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE
NO. 1450, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
(SPA) 2014 -001, AMENDING SECTION 3.3.2 (PLANNING
AREA 1) OF THE MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS)
TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY
ADDING USES SUCH AS BALL FIELDS, COURTS,
PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES,
PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC PARK,
SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING, NATURE CENTER, AND
OTHER CIVIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS AS
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
WITHIN PLANNING AREA 1 OF THE MCAS TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN.
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That the City of Tustin is proposing a text amendment to the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan. The proposed amendment will not substantially alter the
current adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, but will amend Section 3.3.2
(Planning Area 1) of the MCAS, Tustin Specific Plan district regulations by
adding uses such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds and other recreation
facilities, private recreational facilities, public park, sports field lighting,
nature center, and other civic and community center buildings as
permitted and conditionally permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan. Planning Area 1 is generally located between
Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong Avenue and between Warner Avenue and
Valencia Avenue, and along Lansdowne Road.
B. That the proposed SPA will allow park related uses within Planning Area 1
of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate a portion of the City's
Community Park Master Plan, which encompasses 31.5 acres.
C. That the proposed SPA is consistent with the current overall development
potential, intensity, and /or residential capacity allowed by the MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on October 14, 2014, by the Planning Commission.
Resolution No: 4269
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E. On January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the program Final
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR)
for the reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a Supplement to the
FEIS /EIR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue
and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006,
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 06-43 approving an Addendum to
the FEIS /EIR and, on May 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 13 -32 approving a Second Addendum to the FEIS /EIR. The FEIS /EIR
along with its Addendums and Supplement is a program EIR under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIS /EIR, Addendums
and Supplement considered the potential environmental impacts associated
with development on the former MCAS, Tustin.
F. An environmental checklist was prepared for the proposed project that
concluded no additional environmental impacts would occur from approval
of the project (Exhibit A). The Environmental Analysis Checklist concludes
that all of the proposed project's effects were previously examined in the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums and Supplement, that no new effects would occur,
that no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects would occur, that no new mitigation measures would be
required, that no applicable mitigation measures previously not found to
be feasible would in fact be feasible, and that there are no new mitigation
measures or alternatives applicable to the project that would substantially
reduce effects of the project that have not been considered and adopted.
G. That many of the proposed additional permitted uses for Planning Area 1,
such as ball fields; courts, playgrounds, lighted fields and buildings for
civic, cultural and community centers are often associated with existing
permitted uses in Planning Area 1, including public school, community
college, and private school.
H. SPA 2014 -001 is consistent with the Tustin General Plan. The Land Use
Element includes the following City goals and policies for the long -term
growth, development, and revitalization of Tustin, including the MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan area.
1. Achieve balanced development.
2. Ensure that compatible and complementary development occurs.
3. Improve city -wide urban design.
4. Promote economic expansion and diversification.
5. Implement a reuse plan for MCAS Tustin which maximizes the
appeal of the site as a mixed -use, master - planned development.
II. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt
Ordinance No. 1450 approving SPA 2014 -001 attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Resolution No. 4269
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 14th day of October, 2014.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned,
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin,
duly passed and adopted at a regular meetin g
on the 14`h day of October, 2014.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:
LIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
JEFF R. tHOMPSON
Chairperson
hereby certify that I am the Planning
California; that Resolution No. 4269 was
of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
Altowaiji, Kozak, Lumbard, Smith, Thompson (5)
ATTACHMENT B
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA)
2014 -001, AMENDING SECTION 3.3.2 (PLANNING AREA 1)
OF THE MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY ADDING USES
SUCH AS BALL FIELDS, COURTS, PLAYGROUNDS AND
OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES, PRIVATE
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC PARK, SPORTS FIELD
LIGHTING, NATURE CENTER, AND OTHER CIVIC AND
COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS AS PERMITTED USES
WITHIN PLANNING AREA 1 OF THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC
PLAN.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That the City of Tustin is proposing a text amendment to the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan. The proposed amendment will not substantially alter the current
adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, but will amend Section 3.3.2 (Planning
Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin Specific Plan district
regulations by adding uses such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds and other
recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public park, sports field
lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center buildings as
permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Planning Area 1 is generally located between Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong
Avenue and between Warner Avenue and Valencia Avenue, and along
Lansdowne Road.
B. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will allow park related uses
within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate a
portion of the City's Community Park Master Plan, which encompasses 31.5
acres.
C. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the current
overall development potential, intensity, and /or residential capacity allowed by
the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application on
October 14, 2014, by the Planning Commission. Following the public hearing,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4269 recommending that
the Tustin City Council approve SPA 2014 -001 by adopting Ordinance No.
1450.
E. That on November 4, 2014, a public hearing was duly noticed, called, and
held before the City Council concerning SPA 2014 -001 (Ordinance No. 1450).
F. That on January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the program Final
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR) for
the reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City
Ordinance No. 1450
SPA 2014 -001 (MCAS Tustin)
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Council adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a Supplement to the FEIS /EIR
for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue and the future
alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 06 -43 approving an Addendum to the FEIS /EIR and, on
May 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13 -32 approving a
Second Addendum to the FEIS /EIR. The FEIS /EIR along with its Addendums
and Supplement is a program EIR under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The FEIS /EIR, Addendums and Supplement considered the
potential environmental impacts associated with development on the former
Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin.
G. An environmental checklist was prepared for the proposed project that
concluded no additional environmental impacts would occur from approval of
the project (Exhibit A). The Environmental Analysis Checklist concludes that
all of the proposed project's effects were previously examined in the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums and Supplement, that no new effects would occur, that
no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant
effects would occur, that no new mitigation measures would be required, that
no applicable mitigation measures previously not found to be feasible would in
fact be feasible, and that there are no new mitigation measures or alternatives
applicable to the project that would substantially reduce effects of the project
that have not been considered and adopted.
H. That many of the proposed additional permitted uses for Planning Area 1,
such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds, lighted fields and buildings for civic,
cultural and community centers are often associated with existing permitted
uses in Planning Area 1, including public school, community college, and
private school.
SPA 2014 -001 is consistent with the Tustin General Plan. The Land Use
Element includes the following City goals and policies for the long -term
growth, development, and revitalization of Tustin, including the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan area.
1. Achieve balanced development.
2. Ensure that compatible and complementary development occurs.
3. Improve city -wide urban design.
4. Promote economic expansion and diversification.
5. Implement a reuse plan for MCAS Tustin which maximizes the appeal
of the site as a mixed -use, master - planned development.
SECTION 2. The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan is hereby amended to read as provided in
Exhibit B.
SECTION 3. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
City of Tustin hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and
Ordinance No. 1450
SPA 2014 -001 (MCAS Tustin)
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each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Tustin on
this day of 2014.
ELWYN A. MURRAY, Mayor
REY C. PARKER, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF TUSTIN )
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
JEFFREY C. PARKER, 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 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1450 was duly
and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 4th day
of November, 2014 and was given its second reading, passed, and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the _ day of , 2014 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:'
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
JEFFREY C. PARKER
City Clerk
Published:
EXHIBIT A
TO ORDINANCE NO. 1450
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CHECKLIST
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573 -3100
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CHECKLIST
For Projects With Previously Certified /Approved Environmental Documents:
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR)
for the Disposal and Reuse of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
This checklist of environmental impacts takes into consideration the preparation of an environmental document
prepared at an earlier stage of the proposed project. The checklist and evaluation evaluate the adequacy of the
earlier document pursuant to Section 15162 and 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines.
A. BACKGROUND
Project Title(s): Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2014 -001 (Ordinance No. 1450 — MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan)
Lead Agency: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Scott Reekstin Phone: (714) 573 -3016
Project Location: The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan is generally bounded by Edinger Avenue to the
northeast, Red Hill Avenue to the northwest, Barranca Parway to the southwest
and Jamboree Road and Harvard Avenue to the southeast, in Tustin, Orange
County, California
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
General Plan Designation: MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
Zoning Designation: MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
Project Description: The City of Tustin is proposing a text amendment to the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan. The proposed amendment will not substantially alter the
current adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, but will amend Section 3.3.2
(Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin Specific
Plan district regulations by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities,
public park, sports filed lighting, nature center, and other civic and
community center buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan. Planning Area 1 is generally located between
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Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong Avenue and between Warner Avenue and
Valencia Avenue, and along Lansdowne Road. The proposed Specific Plan
Amendment will allow park related uses within Planning Area 1 of the
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate a portion of the City's
Community Park Master Plan, which encompasses 31.5 acres. The
proposed Amendment is consistent with the current overall development
potential, intensity, and /or residential capacity allowed by the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan
Surrounding Uses: Northeast:
Residential, Light Industrial, and Commercial.
Northwest:
Light Industrial and Commercial
Southeast:
Residential and Industrial
Southwest:
Light Industrial and Commercial
Previous Environmental
Documentation: On January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the Program Final
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR)
for the reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a Supplement to the
FEIS/EIR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue
and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 06 -43 approving an Addendum to the
FEIS/EIR. And, on May, 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
13 -32 approving a second Addendum to the FEIS /EIR. The FEIS/EIR along
with its Addenda and Supplement is a program EIR under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIS/EIR, Addenda and Supplement
considered the potential environmental impacts associated with development
on the former Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin.
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.
F-11-and Use and Planning
❑Population and Housing
❑Geology and Soils
❑Hydrology and Water Quality
❑Air Quality
❑Transportation & Circulation
❑Biological Resources
❑Mineral Resources
❑Agricultural Resources
C. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑Hazards and Hazardous Materials
❑Noise
❑Public Services
❑Utilities and Service Systems
❑Aesthetics
❑Cultural Resources
❑Recreation
❑Mandatory Findings of
Significance
❑ 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 measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one
effect 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, if the 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 significant effects 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Preparer:
Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
Date-.L.012- 4
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
See Attached
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
I. AESTHETICS — Would the project:
a) have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista'?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway'?
c) Substantially 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 affect day or nighttime views in the area?
I1. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining
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 project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
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?
Ill. 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 standard or contribute substantially
to an existing or projected air quality violation'?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of arty
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?
c) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people'?
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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 of Fish 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 of Fish 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, tilling, hydrological interruption, or
.other means?
d) Interfere substantially 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'?
I) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation
plan?
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: -Would the project
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
e) 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:
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i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake 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?
iii) 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 wastewater disposal systems where
sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water'?
VILHAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions 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 airport or public use airport, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project
area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
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adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation
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h) Expose people or structures 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?
VIII. 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 river, 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 contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stotmwater 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 Hazard 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 sciche, tsunami, or nmdflow?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING— Would the project
a) Physically divide an established community'?
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regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific 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. MINERAL RESOURCES —Would the project
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result 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?
X1. NOISE —
Would the project result in
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundbome vibration 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?
t) 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'?
XII. POPULATION. 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 infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
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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 expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment'?
XV.TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC - 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 to 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)?
c) Result in inadequate emergency access?
0 Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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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?
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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 expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment'?
XV.TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC - 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 to 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)?
c) Result in inadequate emergency access?
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supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
XVI. 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 constmction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require 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 neede(V
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?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self- 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
prehistory'?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable'? ( "Cumulatively
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'?
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SECTION D
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2014 -001, MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
BACKGROUND
On January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the program Final Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR) for the reuse and disposal of MCAS
Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 04 -76 approving a
Supplement to the FEIS /EIR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut
Avenue and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 06-43 approving an Addendum to the FEIS /EIR and, on
May 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13 -32 approving a Second
Addendum to the FEIS /EIR. The FEIS /EIR along with its Addendums and Supplement is
a program EIR under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIS /EIR,
Addendums and Supplement considered the potential environmental impacts associated
with development on the former Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin.
The FEIS /EIR, Supplement, and Addendums analyzed the environmental
consequences of the Navy disposal and local community reuse of the Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS) Tustin site per the Reuse Plan and the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan /Reuse Plan (Specific Plan). The CEQA analysis also analyzed the environmental
impacts of certain "Implementation Actions" that the City of Tustin and City of Irvine
must take to implement the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The MCAS Tustin Specific Plan proposed, and the FEIS /EIR analyzed, a multi -year
development period for the planned urban reuse project (Tustin Legacy). When
individual discretionary activities within the Specific Plan are proposed, the lead agency
is required to examine the individual activities to determine if their effects were fully
analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. The agency can approve the activities as being within the
scope of the project covered by the FEIS /EIR. If the agency finds that pursuant to
Sections 15162, 15163, 15164, and 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines no new effects
would occur, nor would a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects occur, then no supplemental or subsequent EIR is required.
Tustin Legacy is located in central Orange County and approximately 40 miles southeast
of downtown Los Angeles. Tustin Legacy is that portion of the former MCAS Tustin
within the City of Tustin corporate boundaries. Owned and operated by the Navy and
Marine Corps for nearly 60 years, approximately 1,585 gross acres of property at MCAS
Tustin were determined surplus to federal government needs, and MCAS Tustin was
officially closed in July 1999. The majority of the former MCAS Tustin lies within the
southern portion of the City of Tustin. The remaining approximately 73 acres lies within
the City of Irvine. Tustin Legacy is in close proximity to four major freeways: the Costa
Mesa (SR -55), Santa Ana (1 -5), Laguna (SR -133) and San Diego (1 -405). Tustin Legacy
is also served by the west leg of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR 261). The
major roadways bordering Tustin Legacy include Red Hill Avenue on the northwest,
Edinger Avenue and Irvine Center Drive on the northeast, Harvard Avenue on the
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southeast, and Barranca Parkway on the southwest. Jamboree Road transects the
Property. John Wayne Airport is located approximately three miles to the south and a
Metrolink Commuter Rail Station is located immediately to the northeast providing daily
passenger service to employment centers in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San
Diego counties.
The City of Tustin is proposing a text amendment to the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The proposed amendment will not substantially alter the current adopted MICAS Tustin
Specific Plan, but will amend Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS) Tustin Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball
fields, courts, playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities,
public park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Planning Area 1 is generally located between Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong Avenue
and between Warner Avenue and Valencia Avenue, and along Lansdowne Road. The
proposed Specific Plan Amendment will allow park related uses within Planning Area 1
of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to accommodate a portion of the City's Community
Park Master Plan, which encompasses 31.5 acres. The proposed Amendment is
consistent with the current overall development potential, intensity, and /or residential
capacity allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
An Environmental Analysis Checklist has been completed and it has been determined
that SPA 2014 -001 (Project or Proposed Project) is within the scope of the previously
approved FEIS /EIR and that pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations
Sections 15162 and 15168(c), no new effects could occur, and no new mitigation
measures would be required. Accordingly, no new environmental document is required
by CEQA.
The following information provides background support for the conclusions identified in
the Environmental Analysis Checklist.
AESTHETICS —Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to,
trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic
highway?
c) Substantially 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
affect day or nighttime views in the area?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
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park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Specifically, the Proposed Project would not cause aesthetic impacts that were
not previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. The
Project proposes to permit Planning Area 2 uses within Planning Area 1. These
uses were previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. If adopted, the Proposed Project
would allow park related uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan to accommodate a portion of the City's Community Park Master
Plan. The amendment would not change the future development condition that
was analyzed in the FEIS /EIR and there would be no change to development
intensity, building height restrictions, setbacks, signage, and other development
standards. There are no new or increased significant adverse project- specific or
cumulative impacts with regard to aesthetics and visual quality that would occur
as a result of the implementation of the Project. There is no new information
relative to aesthetics and visual quality that was not in existence at the time the
FEIS /EIR was prepared. Therefore, the Proposed Project and its implementation
are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. No new mitigation measures are required in
relation to impacts to aesthetics and visual quality.
The implementation of the Project would continue the visual change from the
abandoned military facilities onsite to residential, commercial, industrial and
institutional uses and development. This visual change, as part of the overall
visual change of the former base to the larger Tustin Legacy development was
not a significant impact in the FEIS /EIR. There are no designated scenic vistas in
the Project area; therefore, the Project would not result in a substantial adverse
effect on a scenic vista. The Project Site is also not located within the vicinity of a
designated state scenic highway. The Project would not change the conclusions
of the historical analysis of the historic blimp hangars from the FEIS /EIR relative
to visual changes since the Proposed Project would not affect these hangars.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts
or mitigation measures exist with regard to aesthetics. Specifically, there have
not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of
substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR were certified as complete.
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Mitigation /Monitoring Required: No new impacts or substantially more severe
aesthetic impacts would result from the adoption and implementation of the
Project; therefore, no new or revised mitigation measures are required for
aesthetics and visual quality. No refinements related to the Project are necessary
to the FEIS /EIR mitigation measures and no new mitigation measures are
required. Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City Council in the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums and Supplement; applicable measures will be
recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future development
within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -58
through 3 -67, 4 -81 through 4 -92), Addendum 1 (Page 5 -3 through 5-
7), and Addendum 2 (Page 24 through 26)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining 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 project:
a) Convert/ Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non - 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?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
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There were no agricultural uses on the Site in the recent past. There are currently
no agricultural uses on the Site. The Proposed Project would not cause impacts
to agriculture and forest resources that were not previously analyzed in the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. There are no new or increased
significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard to agricultural
resources that are identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the
Project. The impacts of the implementation of the Specific Plan are already
analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. There is no new information relative to agricultural
resources that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared. As a
result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to impacts to
agricultural resources.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to agricultural resources. Specifically, there
have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: In certifying the FEIS /EIR, the Tustin City Council
adopted Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations on January
16, 2001 concluding that impacts to agricultural resources on other areas of
MCAS Tustin were unavoidable (Resolution No. 00 -90). No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -83
through 3 -87, 4 -109 through 114), Addendum 1 (Page 5 -8 through 5-
9), and Addendum 2 (Page 27 through 28)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
III. 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:
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a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality
plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard 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 that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
air quality that were not previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and
Supplement. There would be no change to development intensity, building height
restrictions, setbacks, signage, other development standards or vehicle trips that
would lead to increased air emissions from vehicle trips. There are no new or
increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard to
air quality that would occur as a result of the adoption and implementation of the
Project that were not previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. There is no new
information relative to air quality that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR
was prepared. Therefore, the Project and its implementation are consistent with
and previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. As a
result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to impacts to air quality.
The Tustin City Council adopted Findings and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the FEIS /EIR on January 16, 2001 to address significant
unavoidable short-term (construction), long -term (operational), and cumulative air
quality impacts for the Specific Plan. The City also adopted mitigation measures to
reduce these unavoidable adverse impacts.
Consistent with the findings in the FEIS /EIR, implementation of future development
on the Project Site could result in significant unavoidable short-term construction
air quality impacts because it is part of the 'project' analyzed in the FEIS /EIR for
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which this finding was made. Construction activities associated with the Project
Site were previously addressed in the FEIS /EIR. There is no substantial new
information that shows there will be different or more significant short-term air
quality impacts on the environment from the Project than described in the
FEIS /EIR. There is no substantial new information that shows there will be
different or more significant long -term and /or cumulative impacts on the
environment as a result of the Project than described in the FEIS /EIR.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to air quality. Specifically, there have not
been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development of the site. However, the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement
also concluded that Specific Plan related operational air quality impacts were
significant and impossible to fully mitigate. A Statement of Overriding
Consideration for the FEIS /EIR was adopted by the Tustin City Council on January
16, 2001.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -143
through 3 -153, 4 -207 through 4 -230, 7 -41 through 7 -42), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -10 through 5 -28), and Addendum 2 (Page 27 through 32)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
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 of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
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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 of Fish 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 other means?
d) Interfere substantially 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 provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional
or state habitat conservation plan?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
biological resources that were not previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR,
Addendums, and Supplement. The Project proposes to develop the same areas as
proposed in the Specific Plan and previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. There are
no new or increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with
regard to biological resources that would occur as a result of the adoption and
implementation of the Project. There is no new information relative to biological
resources that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared.
Therefore, the Project and its implementation are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. As
a result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to impacts on
biological resources. Based on current delineations of wetlands and jurisdictional
waters, the Project will not affect wetlands or jurisdictional waters. The impacts
resulting from the implementation of the Project, if any, would be those identified in
the FEIS /EIR.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
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supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to biological resources. Specifically, there
have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -75
through 3 -82, 4 -103 through 4 -108, 7 -26 through 7 -27), Addendum 1
(Page 5 -28 through 5 -39), and Addendum 2 (Page 33 through 35)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: -Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance 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 formal
cemeteries?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
cultural resources that were not previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums,
and Supplement. The Project proposes to develop the same areas as proposed in
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the Specific Plan and previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. The impacts of the
Specific Plan on cultural resources, including any that may be present on the
Project Site, were considered in the FEIS /EIR.
It is possible that previously unidentified buried archeological or paleontological
resources within the Project Site could be discovered during grading and other
construction activities. Consequently, future development is required to perform
construction monitoring for cultural and paleontological resources to reduce
potential impacts to these resources to a level of insignificance as found in the
FEIS /EIR.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger -the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to cultural and paleontological resources.
Specifically, there have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major
revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified effects; (2) substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the Project is undertaken that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the
availability of new information of substantial importance relating to significant effect
or mitigation measures or alternatives that was not known and could not have
been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -68
through 3 -74, 4 -93 through 4 -102, 7 -24 through 7 -26), Addendum 1
(Page 5-40 through 5 -45), and Addendum 2 (Page 36 through 37)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
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:
• Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning map, issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence
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of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
• Strong seismic ground shaking?
• Seismic - related ground failure, including liquefaction?
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 wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Implementation of the Project would not cause any direct impacts to geology and
soils. The Project proposes to develop the same areas as proposed in the Specific
Plan and previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement.
There are no new or increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative
impacts with regard to geology and soils that are identified as a result of the
adoption and implementation of the Project. There is no new information relative to
geology and soils that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR as prepared.
Therefore, the Proposed Project and its implementation are consistent with the
FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to
impacts to geology and soils.
The FEIS /EIR found that impacts to soils and geology resulting from
implementation of the Specific Plan would include non - seismic hazards (such as
local settlement, regional subsidence, expansive soils, slope instability, erosion,
and mudflows) and seismic hazards (such as surface fault displacement, high -
intensity ground shaking, ground failure and lurching, seismically induced
settlement, and flooding associated with dam failure). The FEIS /EIR concluded
that compliance with state and local regulations and standards, along with
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established engineering procedures and techniques, would avoid unacceptable
risk or the creation of significant impacts related to geotechnical issues. No
substantial change is expected during implementation of the Project from the
analysis previously completed in the certified FEIS /EIR.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to geology and soils. Specifically, there have
not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -88
through 3 -97, 4 -115 through 4 -123, 7 -28 through 7 -29), Addendum 1
(Page 5 -46 through 5-49), and Addendum 2 (Page 38 through 40)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: —Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the
routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through
reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions 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
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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 or a public airport or public
use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project
area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? .
h) Expose people or structures 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?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The entire MCAS Tustin site was reviewed for hazardous materials prior to start
of redevelopment activities. Federal regulations require the Navy to complete
remediation of hazardous materials prior to conveyance of properties to other
landowners.
The FEIS /EIR included a detailed discussion of the historic and then - current
hazardous material use and hazardous waste generation within the Specific Plan
area. The Navy is responsible for planning and executing environmental
restoration programs in response to releases of hazardous substances for MCAS
Tustin. The FEIS /EIR concluded that the implementation of the Specific Plan
would not have a significant environmental impact from the hazardous wastes,
substances, and materials on the property during construction or operation since
the Navy would implement various remedial actions pursuant to the Compliance
Programs that would remove, manage, or isolate potentially hazardous substances
in soils and groundwater. As identified in the FEIS /EIR, the Project Site is within
the boundaries of the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) and is subject to
height restrictions. The Proposed Project does not propose changes to the 100 -
foot height limitation included in the Specific Plan. The Project Site is not located in
a wildland fire hazard area.
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Implementation of the Project will not cause any direct impacts to hazards and
hazardous materials. There are no new or increased significant adverse project -
specific or cumulative impacts with regards to hazards and hazardous materials
that are identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the Project.
There is no new information relative to hazards and hazardous materials that was
not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared. Therefore, the Project and
its implementation are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation
measures are required in relation to impacts from hazards and hazardous
materials.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to hazards and hazardous materials.
Specifically, there have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major
revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified effects; (2) substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the Project is undertaken that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the
availability of new information of substantial importance relating to significant effect
or mitigation measures or alternatives that was not known and could not have
been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observation
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -106
through 3 -117, 4 -130 through 4 -138, 7 -30 through 7 -31), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -49 through 5 -55), and Addendum 2 (Page 44 through 47)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Southern Parcels 4 -8, 10-
2, 14, and 42, and Parcels 25, 26, 30 -33, 37 and Portion of 40 and 41
Finding of Suitability to Lease (FOSL) for Southern Parcels Care -out
Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4
Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP)
Tustin General Plan
VIII. 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
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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 river, in a
manner which would result in flooding 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 contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned storm water 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 hazard Boundary of 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, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee
or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
k) Potentially impact stormwater runoff from construction activities?
1) Potentially impact stormwater runoff from post- construction activities?
m) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater pollutants from areas
of material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment
maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials
handling or storage, delivery areas, loading docks or other outdoor
work areas?
n) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial
uses of the receiving waters?
o) Create the potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or
volume of stormwater runoff to cause environmental harm?
p) Create significant increases in erosion of the project site or surrounding
areas?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
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buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
hydrology and water quality. There would be no change to development intensity,
building height restrictions, setbacks, signage, and other development standards.
There are no new or increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative
impacts with regard to hydrology /water quality that are identified as a result of the
adoption and implementation of the Project. There is no new information relative to
hydrology /water quality that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was
prepared. Therefore, the Project and its implementation are consistent with the
FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to
impacts to hydrology /water quality.
As concluded in the FEIS /EIR, preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) for future development projects on the Project sites in compliance with all
applicable regulatory standards would reduce water quality impacts from
development activities to a level of insignificance. The Project would not result in
new or substantially more severe impacts to water quality than what was
previously identified in the FEIS /EIR. No increase in development intensity is
proposed as part of the Project. Future development will be required to comply
with Specific Plan development standards, including FAR and landscaping and
would require preparation of a WQMP. The Proposed Project would not result in
an increase of impervious surface area from the amount that was previously
analyzed in the Specific Plan. The Project proposes no change to the drainage
pattern and water management systems previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. The
drainage pattern and water management systems in the Project Site vicinity would
remain consistent with the Tustin Legacy Master Drainage Plan. Therefore, the
analysis and conclusions in the FEIS /EIR relative to impacts related to
groundwater supply, groundwater levels, or local recharge have not changed. In
addition, no change to the backbone drainage system is proposed. Therefore, no
new or more severe impacts related to drainage patterns, drainage facilities, and
potential flooding would result from the Project.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to hydrology and water quality. Specifically,
there have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
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alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -98
through 3 -105, 4 -124 through 4 -129, 7 -29 through 7 -30), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -56 through 5 -91), and Addendum 2 (Page 48 through 51)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING: Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
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 general plan, specific 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?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
land use and planning. There would be no change to development intensity,
building height restrictions, setbacks, signage, and other development standards.
There are no new or increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative
impacts with regard to land use and planning that are identified as a result of the
adoption and implementation of the Project. There is no new information relative to
land use and planning that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was
prepared. Therefore, the Project and its implementation are consistent with the
FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation to
impacts to land use planning.
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The SPA does not substantively change the Specific Plan and does not increase
development intensities or introduce incompatible uses. Implementation of the
Project would not physically divide any Specific Plan land use, conflict with the
Specific Plan, or conflict with any habitat conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to land use and planning. Specifically, there
have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR were certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -3 through
3 -17, 4 -3 through 4 -13, 7 -16 through 7 -18), Addendum 1 (Page 5 -92
through 5 -94), and Addendum 2 (Page 52 through 54)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
X. MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would
be a value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result 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?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
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Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
There are no known mineral resources located at the site. The Project would not
cause new impacts to mineral resources that were not previously analyzed in the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. There are no new or increased
significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard to mineral
resources that are identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the
Project. There is no new information relative to mineral resources that was not in
existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared. Therefore, the Project and its
implementation are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation
measures are required in relation to impacts to mineral resources.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to mineral resources. Specifically, there have
not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR were certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: No mitigation is required
Sources: Field Observation
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -91),
Addendum 1 (Page 5 -95), and Addendum 2 (Page 55)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
XI. NOISE: Would the project:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation 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 ground borne
vibration or ground borne noise levels?
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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 excessive
noise levels?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The ambient noise environment on the site is influenced by the surrounding
roadways, existing uses, a rail line located north of Edinger Avenue, and
construction and remediation activities on surrounding parcels.
Implementation of the Project will not cause any direct impacts to noise. There
would be no change to development intensity, traffic generation building height
restrictions, setbacks, signage, and other development standards. No new or
increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard to
noise are identified as a result of the approval and implementation of the Project.
There is no new information relative to noise that was not in existence at the time
the FEIS /EIR was prepared. Therefore, the Proposed Project and its
implementation are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation
measures are required in relation to impacts to noise.
The Project would not modify the noise - related land use distribution within the
Tustin Legacy site. All proposed land uses were included in the Specific Plan.
Consequently, long -term traffic- related noise impacts associated with
implementation of the Project have previously been identified and analyzed in the
FEIS /EIR. Short -term noise impacts were also analyzed in the previously certified
FEIS /EIR; implementation of any future project would be required to comply with
applicable adopted mitigation measures and state and local regulations and
standards, along with established engineering procedures and techniques, thus
avoiding significant short-term construction - related noise impacts.
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Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to noise. Specifically, there have not been: (1)
changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to
the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial changes with respect to
the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken that require major
revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial importance
relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that was not
known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR were certified as
complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observation
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -154
through 3 -162 and 4 -231 through 4 -243). Addendum 1 (Page 5 -96
through 5 -101), and Addendum 2 (Page 57 through 60)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
XII. POPULATION & 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 infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
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The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
housing and any associated population. There is no new information relative to
population and housing that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was
prepared. Therefore, the Proposed Project and its implementation are consistent
with the FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation measures are required in relation
to impacts to population and housing.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to population and housing. Specifically, there
have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -18
through 3 -34, 4 -14 through 4 -29, and 7 -18 through 7 -19), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -101 through 5 -111), and Addendum 2 (Page 61 through
62)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
XIII. 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:
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
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Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not cause impacts to
public services. There would be no change to development intensity, which
would lead to an increased demand for public services. There are no new or
increased significant adverse project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard
to public services and facilities that are identified as a result of the adoption and
implementation of the Project. There is no new information relative to public
services and facilities that was not in existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was
prepared. Therefore, the Project and its implementation are consistent with the
FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation. measures are required in relation to
impacts to public services and facilities.
Fire Protection
Fire protection for the Tustin Legacy Site was discussed and analyzed in the
FEIS /EIR. The Project results in no changes to that previous analysis, and no
increased or new environmental effects on the environment from those
previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR.
Implementation of any future project will require compliance with existing OCFA
regulations regarding construction materials and methods, emergency access,
water mains, fire flow, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, building setbacks, and
other relevant regulations. Adherence to these regulations will reduce the risk of
uncontrollable fire and increase the ability to efficiently provide fire protection
services to the Site. Pursuant to the FEIS /EIR, the existing fire stations in the
Project vicinity with additional fire fighting personnel and equipment will meet the
demands created by the Project and other development within Tustin Legacy. No
new or expanded facilities were identified as being required and therefore no
physical impacts were identified.
Police Protection
Police protection for the project site was discussed and analyzed in the
FEIS /EIR. The Project results in no changes to that previous analysis, and no
increased or new environmental effects on the environment from .those
previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. Implementation of the Project would not
increase the need for police protection services in addition to what was
previously anticipated in the FEIS /EIR.
Schools
The Project will not directly result in any residential development. Therefore, the
Project does not generate K -12 students and there is no impact to K -12 schools.
Future developers would be required to pay school fees for public uses on the
Tustin Legacy site consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 50 of 1998.
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Parks
SPA 2014 -001 would add park related as a permitted use in Planning Area 1 of
the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and would have potentially beneficial impacts by
providing additional opportunities for parkland. Parks for the project site were
discussed and analyzed in the FEIS /EIR. The Project results in no changes to
that previous analysis, and no increased or new environmental effects on the
environment from those previously analyzed in the FEIS /EIR.
Other Public Facilities
The FEIS /EIR concluded that public facilities would be provided according to a
phasing plan to meet projected needs as development of the Specific Plan
proceeded. The Project is administrative only and would not modify conditions or
proposed development which was already analyzed in the previously approved
FEIS /EIR; therefore, no substantial change is expected.
The FEIS /EIR does identify that the City will require certain conditions for individual
future development projects (identified as Implementation Measures on pages 4-
67 through 4 -70) to be complied with as appropriate. Proposed SPA 2014 -001 will
result in no changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the
FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. There is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to recreation. Specifically, there have not
been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required. Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be conditions of entitlement approvals for future development within Planning
Area 1.
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Sources: Field Observation
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -47
through 3 -57, 4 -56 through 4 -80 and 7 -21 through 7 -22), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -112 through 5 -122), and Addendum 2 (Page 63 through
65)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin General Plan
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 expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not result in an
increase of development intensity or change in uses that would result in increased
use of existing parks or recreational facilities. There are no new or increased
significant adverse project - specific or cumulative impacts with regard to recreation
that are identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the Project.
There is no new information relative to recreation that was not in existence at the
time the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement was prepared. As a result, no
new mitigation measures are required in relation to impacts to recreation.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to recreation. Specifically, there have not
been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
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was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
Sources: Field Observation
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3-47
through 3 -57, 4 -56 through 4 -80, 7 -21 through 7 -22), Addendum 1
(Page 5 -122 through 5 -127), and Addendum 2 (Page 66 through 67)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan
Tustin City Code Section 9331d (1) (b)
Tustin General Plan
XV. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC: 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 to 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?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
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Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not result in an
increase of development intensity or change in uses, building height restrictions,
setbacks, signage, and other development standards.
There are no net changes to the land use intensity or density and resulting trip
generation. There are no new or increased significant adverse project - specific or
cumulative impacts with regard to transportation and traffic that are identified as a
result of the adoption and implementation of the Project that were not previously
analyzed in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement. The future development
of an additional 7.5 acres of parkland within Planning Area 1 that would be
facilitated by the Proposed Project is expected to generate a maximum of 242
average daily trips (ADT) which is considered negligible and would not have any
impacts to traffic and transportation.
Based on this analysis, there are no new or increased significant adverse project -
specific or cumulative impacts with regard to traffic and transportation that are
identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the Project. There is no
new information relative to traffic and transportation that was not in existence at
the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared. As a result, no new mitigation measures are
required in relation to impacts to traffic and transportation.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to recreation. Specifically, there have not
been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the previous
FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2) substantial
changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken
that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of substantial
importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or alternatives that
was not known and could not have been known when the FEIS /EIR was certified
as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Specific mitigation measures were adopted by the
Tustin City Council in certifying the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement.
However, the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement, also concluded that
Specific Plan related traffic impacts were significant and impossible to fully mitigate.
A Statement of Overriding Consideration for the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and
Supplement, was adopted by the Tustin City Council on January 16, 2001.
Applicable measures will be conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1. Future projects will be evaluated to ensure
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consistency with this EIS /EIR and subsequent studies to ensure there are no new
impacts.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -118
through 3 -142, 4 -139 through 4 -206 and 7 -32 through 7 -42),
Addendum 1 (Page 5 -127 through 5 -146), and Addendum 2 (Page
68 through 73)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan (Page 3 -35 through 3 -62,
Page 3 -70 through 3 -81, Page 3 -82 through 3 -88, and Page 3 -104
through 3 -137)
Tustin General Plan
XVI. 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?
d) Require 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?
e) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed?
f) 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?
g) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
h) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to
solid waste?
i) Would the project include a new or retrofitted storm water treatment
control Best Management Practice (BMP), (e.g. water quality treatment
basin, constructed treatment wetlands), the operation of which could
result in significant environmental effects (e.g. increased vectors and
odors)?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
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Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature and would not result in an
increase of development intensity or change in uses cause any direct impacts to
utilities and service systems. There are no new or increased significant adverse
project- specific or cumulative impacts with regard to utilities /services systems that
are identified as a result of the adoption and implementation of the Project. There
is no new information relative to utilities and service systems that was not in
existence at the time the FEIS /EIR was prepared. Therefore, the Project and its
implementation are consistent with the FEIS /EIR. As a result, no new mitigation
measures are required in relation to impacts to utilities and service systems.
The FEIS /EIR identifies that the City will require certain conditions for future
individual development projects identified as "Mitigation" or "Implementation
Measures" (pages 4 -43 through 4 -46) to be complied with as appropriate.
Proposed SPA 2014 -001 will result in no substantial changes to the environmental
impacts previously evaluated by the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement.
There is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to utilities and service systems. Specifically,
there have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information
of substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin
City Council in the FEIS /EIR, Addendums, and Supplement; applicable measures
will be recommended as conditions of entitlement approvals for future
development within Planning Area 1.
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Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 3 -35
through 3 -46, 4 -32 through 4 -55 and 7 -20 through 7 -21), Addendum
1 (Page 5 -147 through 5 -165), and Addendum 2 (Page 74 through
76)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan (Page 3 -35 through 3 -62,
Page 3 -70 through 3 -81, Page 3 -82 through 3 -88, and Page 3 -104
through 3 -137)
Tustin General Plan
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - 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 prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited but
cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively 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?
No Substantial Change from Previous Analysis. SPA 2014 -001 would amend
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin
Specific Plan district regulations, by adding uses such as ball fields, courts,
playgrounds and other recreation facilities, private recreational facilities, public
park, sports field lighting, nature center, and other civic and community center
buildings as permitted uses within Planning Area 1 of the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. The proposed amendment would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
The Proposed Project is administrative in nature. There would be no change to
development intensity, building height restrictions, setbacks, signage, and other
development standards. The FEIS /EIR previously considered all environmental
impacts associated with the implementation of the Specific Plan, including
mandatory findings of significance associated with the implementation of the
Project. The Project would not cause unmitigated environmental effects that were
not already examined in the FEIS /EIR; there are no new mitigation measures
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required; and there are no new significant adverse project - specific or cumulative
impacts in any environmental areas that were identified, nor would any project -
specific or cumulative impacts in any environmental areas be made worse as a
result of the Project. All feasible mitigation measures identified in the FEIS /EIR will
be incorporated into subsequent development project approvals.
Further, none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that
would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent EIR to evaluate Project impacts or
mitigation measures exist with regard to environmental impacts. Specifically, there
have not been: (1) changes to the Project that require major revisions of the
previous FEIS /EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects
or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; (2)
substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is
undertaken that require major revisions of the previous FEIS /EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified effects; or (3) the availability of new information of
substantial importance relating to significant effect or mitigation measures or
alternatives that was not known and could not have been known when the
FEIS /EIR was certified as complete.
Mitigation /Monitoring Required: The - FEIS /EIR previously considered all
environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Specific Plan.
Mitigation measures have been adopted by the Tustin City Council in the FEIS /EIR
and would be included in future development within Planning Area 1, as applicable.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIS /EIR for Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin (Page 5-4 through
5 -11)
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan /Reuse Plan (Page 3 -35 through 3 -62,
Page 3 -70 through 3 -81, Page 3 -82 through 3 -88, and Page 3 -104
through 3 -137)
Tustin General Plan
CONCLUSION
The above analysis concludes that all of the proposed project's effects were previously
examined in the FEIS /EIR, Supplement, and Addendums, that no new effects would
occur, that no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects
would occur, that no new mitigation measures would be required, that no applicable
mitigation measures previously not found to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and that
there are no new mitigation measures or alternatives applicable to the project that would
substantially reduce effects of the project that have not been considered and adopted. A
Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program and Findings of Overriding
Considerations were adopted for the FEIS /EIR on January 16, 2001, and shall apply to
future development projects, as applicable.
EXHIBIT B
TO ORDINANCE NO. 1450
SPA 2014 -001
Chapter 3 • Land Use and Development/Reuse Regulations
3.3.2 Planning Areas 1 -A, 1 -B, 1 -C, I-D, 1- E,1- F,1-G,
1 -H, 1 -I, 1-J, 1 -K and 1 -L (Education Village)
The purpose and intent of the Education Village designation is as
described in Section 2.2.1, Land Use Designations.
A. Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses shall be permitted by right where the symbol
"P" occurs, or by conditional use permit where the symbol "C"
occurs.
• Animal care center (in PA 1 -B or in PA 1 -I as shown in
Figure 3 -1 in the event that a land exchange occurs
between County of Orange and SOCCCD and an
Agreement is reached between the County and
SOCCCD for County's future ownership of PA 1 -1)
• Ballfields, courts. playgrounds and other recreation
P
E
facilities
• Children's intermediate care shelter (only in PA I -C as
P
shown in Figure 3 -1)
• Churches or other religious institutions
C
• Ctvip, cultural and community center buildings
P
• Government Facilities
P
• Law enforcement training facility (in PA 1 -B or in PA 1-
P
I as shown in Figure 3 -1 in the event that a land
exchange occurs between the County of Orange and
SOCCCD and an Agreement is reached between the
County and SOCCCD for County's future ownership of
PA 1 -1)
Nature center with live animals
P
• Nursery school or child care center
P
• Private recreational facilities
P
• Public park
p
• Public school, community college, educational campus
P
or other educationally oriented uses
• Private school
P
• Sports field lighting where lighting, is designed to
confine direct rays and glare to the premises
P
—
The following non - education - related uses are permitted or
conditionally permitted only in Planning Areas 1 -D, 1 -E, 1 -G, 1 -H,
1 -K, and 1 -L. Such uses would be permitted in these planning areas
only in the event an exchange of land occurs between the City of
Tustin and SOCCCD. Such uses would be permitted in Planning
Area 1 -B only in the event an exchange of land occurs between the
County of Orange and SOCCCD and an agreement is reached
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Chapter 3 • Land Use and Development/Reuse Regulations
between the County and SOCCCD for County's future ownership
of PA 1 -I. Such uses would also be permitted in PA 1 -I in the event
an exchange of land does not occur between the County of
Orange
® and SOCCCD and an agreement is not reached between the
County
and SOCCCD for County's future ownership of PA 1 -I.
• Automobile research, design, and development
P
• Communications businesses
P
• Corporate headquarters/office
P
• Data storage, retrieval, send - receive operations
P
• Electronic equipment testing
P
• Experimental/prototype assembly and testing facilities
P
• General offices
P
• Industrial/commercial incubator (flexible) buildings
P
• Instructional/vocational school
P
• Live performance facility /amphitheater
P
• Medical/dental clinics
P
• Medical offices/healthcare centers
P
• _ Motion picture and recording studios
P
• Pharmaceutical products manufacturing/distribution
P
• Precision machine shop
P
• Professional offices
P
• Research and development facilities (including
P
laboratories, biotechnology, product development, and
P
manufacturing)
• Science laboratories
• Simulation development uses
P
• Software design uses
P
• Technology exchange/transfer service
P
• Other non - listed uses that further the purpose and intent
P/C
of the Education Village as determined by the
Community Development Director
B. Prohibited Uses
The following non - educational related uses are prohibited in
Planning Areas 1 -B, 1 -D, 1 -E, I -H, 1 -I, 1 -K, 1 -L
• Residential/commercial mixed uses, live /work (loft/mezzanine)
uses, unless associated with or support educational uses
• Residential dwellings (except dormitory and student housing)
• Shopping centers or commercial strip centers and retail uses over
15,000 square feet in size
• Hotels and motels
• Grocery stores/ supermarkets, mini- markets or mini- marts, or
similar food retail operations unless specifically ancillary to an
educational use or as approved by the Community Development
MM
Chapter 3 • Land Use and Development/Reuse Regulations
Director
• Congregate care facilities
• Health club (except for use by students, faculty and campus
employees)
• Live Entertainment/Entertainment uses, such as commercial
motion picture theaters, unless associated with educational uses
• Bingo parlors, bingo halls, casinos, or other gaming
establishments conducting games of chance
• Drive - through uses
• Auto sales, leasing or repairs, and recreational vehicle (RV)
sales, rentals or repairs
• Second hand stores, thrift stores, pawn shops, or indoor or
outdoor flea markets or farmer's markets, unless approved by the
Community Development Department
• Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Section 3911 of the
Tustin City Code and subject to applicable law
• Traveling carnivals or fairs, except as may be approved for
promotional events under the Specific Plan or Tustin City Code
• Uses listed in Tustin City Code Section 9270b
Jail Facilities
C. Accessory Uses and Structures
Accessory uses and structures are permitted when customarily
associated with and subordinate to a permitted use on the same site
and would include:
• Guard houses, gates and other security facility structures
• Maintenance facilities, structures, outdoor storage
• Post office
• Support commercial, office, retail service uses
• Support commercial concessions
D. Unlisted Uses
Those uses not specifically listed are subject to a determination by
the Community Development Director as either permitted,
permitted subject to a conditional use permit or prohibited
consistent with the purpose of the land use designation of this
Planning Area and the Specific Plan. Decisions of the Director are
appealable to the Planning Commission.
E. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum lot area- no minimum requirement
2. Maximum building height - 100 feet (six stories)
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