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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 CUP 93-038 APPEAL 07-18-94NO. 3 7-18-94 DATE: JULY 18, 1994 Inter-Com TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-038 (ALLSTAR LUBE & TUNE) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: Recertify the Final Negative Declaration, as modified, as adequate for the project by adopting Resolution No. 94-81; and Uphold the Planning Commission's action related to Condition No. 6.1 and modify its action regarding Condition No. 6.4 of Conditional Use Permit 93-038 by adopting Resolution No. 94- 82, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, as submitted or revised. FISCAL IMPACT There would be fiscal impacts associated with this appeal in the event that the city compensates the property owner for the necessary right-of-way or if future funding opportunities through the County's Measure "M" Piogram are adversely affected. As estimated by the Public Works Department, the right-of-way acquisition could cost the City in excess of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000). The estimated acquisition costs are $45,600 for E1 Camino Real and $37,300 for Red Hill Avenue. BACKGROUND On June 13, 1994, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3275, approving Conditional Use Permit 93-038, which authorized the establishment of an auto service facility on the vacant lot located at the southeasterly corner of Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real. On June 16, 1994, the Community Development Department received an appeal of the Planning Commission's action related to Condition Nos. 6.1 and 6.4 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3275 from the owner of the subject property. These conditions required that city Council Report Conditional Use Permit 93-038 July 18, 1994 Page 2 the subject property be annexed into the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District and that street right-of-way dedication be offered to the City. On July 5, 1994, the City Council considered this appeal and continued the item to the July 18, 1994 Council meeting in order to resolve issues related to the right-of-way dedication condition of Conditional Use Permit 93-038. Staff and the city Attorney have reviewed the relevant issues and the applicability of the recent Supreme Court case, Dolan v. City of Tiaard. Based upon this review, the City Attorney's office has determined that the dedication requirement is justified. However, in an effort to reach agreement, Condition No. 6.4 is proposed to be modified which would not require dedication of right-of-way along Red Hill Avenue. The subject site is located within the Central Commercial (C-2) District and was previously developed with a service station which was demolished in September, 1990 as a result of the Interstate 5 Freeway widening project. Surrounding uses to the site include a service station and commercial shopping center across E1 Camino Real to the north, a restaurant to the east, the Interstate 5 Red Hill Avenue northbound off-ramp to the south, an abandoned service station to the west, and a service station to the northwest at the opposite corner of Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real. A public hearing notice identifying the time, date and location of the July 5, 1994 public hearing on this project was published in the Tustin News. Property owners within 300 feet of the site were notified of the hearing by mail and notices were posted on the site, at City Hall and the Police Department. Since this item was continued to a date certain, no additional notification is required. The applicant was informed of the availability of a staff report for this item. DISCUSSION The development plans originally submitted to the City by the applicant in November of 1993 for the proposed project reflected the ultimate right-of-way configuration of E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue, which are discussed below. The site plan review, traffic analysis, and environmental initial study completed for the project were based on the ultimate configuration. As the site is currently vacant, any new development would generate incremental traffic impacts, which when considered cumulatively, will impact the City's circulation system. The City's street system, as identified in the MPAH and the city's General Plan, is designed to accommodate the ultimate buildout of the city of which this City Council Report Conditional Use Permit 93-038 July 18, 1994 Page 3 property is a part. With the dedication of right-of-way and the city's construction of the public improvements, individual or cumulative significant impacts that could otherwise potentially result from the proposed project would be reduced to an acceptable level. The value of these public improvements is estimated to be $67,500 for the modifications to E1 Camino Real adjacent to the subject property, and $62,700 for the improvements to Red Hill Avenue adjacent to the subject property. These cost figures take into account the relocation of traffic signals and controllers, restriping and normal construction contingencies which were excluded from the original preliminary cost estimates provided to the Council on July 5, 1994. Actual right-of-way acquisition estimates are approximately $45,600 for E1 camino Real and $37,300 for Red Hill Avenue. It should be noted that the total value of the city's improvements exceeds the estimated value of the required right-of-way. In addition, once the city improvements are constructed, the property owner could potentially realize an increase in the value of the subject property. EL CAMINO REAL In the area of the project, the curren~ right-of-way along the E1 Camino Real frontage is 28 feet from the centerline, while the future right-of-way is located 40 feet from the centerline. This distance is required to bring the street into conformance with its designation as a Secondary Arterial. Without the expanded right-of-way, this project would have impacts on E1 Camino Real. As the site is currently vacant and generates virtually no vehicle trips, the proposed project will generate additional vehicle trips which will exacerbate the congested conditions existing in the vicinity of the project. Since the project's driveway is within one hundred (100) feet of the E1 Camino Real/Red Hill Avenue intersection, ingress/egress movements at the driveway will impede eastbound through traffic currently traveling in the single eastbound traffic lane. Also, due to the current vehicular stacking in the westbound direction at the E1 Camino Real/Red Hill Avenue intersection, left turn movements to and from this driveway could potentially interfere with westbound traffic movements as well as contribute to traffic congestion in the area, and further reduce roadway capacity on E1 Camino Real. The proposed roadway widenings will enhance the vehicular operations on E1 Camino Real by improving traffic flow and reducing congestion and these potential safety concerns. city Council Report Conditional Use Permit 93-038 July 18, 1994 Page 4 According to the city Attorney, the required irrevocable offer of dedication of right-of-way along E1 Camino Real frontage is justified based upon all applicable laws in effect at this time. RED HILL AVENUE The current right-of-way on Red Hill Avenue from the street centerline varies from approximately 55 feet to 60 feet along the project frontage. The future right-of-way is proposed to be located approximately 69 feet from the centerline along the property frontage. As a Major Arterial, Red Hill Avenue would include a physical roadway median as well as three (3) through travel lanes, left-turn lanes, bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the street. These improvements are typically accommodated within a total roadway right-of-way section of 120 feet to 150 feet. Without the expanded right-of-way, the incremental increases in traffic generated by the proposed project would have some impacts on Red Hill Avenue. The proposed roadway widenings will enhance the vehicular operations on Red Hill Avenue by improving traffic flow at the intersection of E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue, thereby reducing congestion. While the proposed project will have a cumulative impact on Red Hill Avenue, the impacts will not be as severe as along E1 Camino Real. Furthermore, the proposed project has been designed so as to not preclude any future implementation of the widening of Red Hill Avenue along the project frontage. In an effort to respond to City Council comments at their July 5th meeting and to reach an amicable agreement on this issue with the applicant, it would be recommended that the City Council not require dedication of Red Hill frontage at this time. The City would negotiate for acquistion of right-of- way along the Red Hill Avenue frontage at the time that any future widening project is implemented rather than require a dedication at this time. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project. Based upon the proposed revised conditions, the Initial Study has been revised to reflect the proposed conditions, and would need to be recertified by the City Council. Staff has determined that any potential impact can be mitigated to a level such that no significant impacts would occur for this project provided that all City Council Report Conditional Use Permit 93-038 July 18, 1994 Page 5 conditions of approval, as modified, are adopted. Identified mitigation measures are included in the Resolutions for the project. REVIEW OF COMPROMISE PROPOSAL WITH APPLIC~tNT Since the City Council's meeting on July 5th, the city Attorney has been in contact with the property owner's legal representative, Mr. Steve Crooke, on at least two occasions regarding the proposed modification of Conditions 6.1 and 6.4. At this time the applicant's representative has indicated no concern with Condition 6.1, the requirement to annex the property to the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District. However, despite staff's recommendation to modify Condition 6.4 and not require dedication of Red Hill Avenue frontage, Mr. Crooke has represented that his client expects the city to eliminate all dedication requirements for both E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue and to acquire any needed right-of-way. Staff cannot support this request. CONCLUSION Based on the above analysis, it is recommended that the city Council uphold the Planning Commission's action related to condition No. 6.1 and modify its action regarding Condition No. 6.4 of Conditional Use Permit 93-038 by adopting Resolution No. 94-82, as submitted or revised. Scott Reekstin Assistant Planner Robert S: Ledendecker Director of Public Works/ city Engineer SCR: br:/CUP93 - 038. con Attachments: Christih~ A. Snlng~ Assistant city Manager Community Development Director Location Map Initial study Resolution Nos. 94-81 and 94-82 MAP S~TE NO SCALE II. CITY OF TUSTIN Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent ~. Al ~~_~ 2e Address and Phone Number of Proponent 9.0. ~o~ ~l~ 3. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist J 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable Environmental Impacts Earth. Will the proposal result in: ae Unstable earth conditions o'r in changes in geologic substructures? be Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? Co Change in topography or ground surface relief features? The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosicn which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? Yes Maybe No -- 1 Yes Maybe No Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Air. Will the proposal result in: so Substantial air emission or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperatures, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? Water. Will the proposal result in: Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh water? Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of ~urface runoff? Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? do Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of gro~lnd waters? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direc5 additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? 2 Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No do Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. ikmim&l Life. Will the proposal result in: Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? Deterioraticn to existipg fish or wildlife habitat? Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7 o 10. 11. 12. 13. Light and Glare. Will new light or glare? the proposal produce Yes Maybe No Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? bo Risk Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? of Upset. Will the proposal involve: A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, growth rate of an area? density, or the human population of Housing· Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? bo Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? 4 Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movemen~ of people and/or goods? Yes Maybe ~o 14. 15. 16. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: b. d. e. Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks or other recreational facilities? Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: Power or natural gas? Communications systems? Water? Sewer or septic tanks? Storm water drainage? Solid waste and disposal? Yes Maybe No 17. Human Health. result in: Will the proposal Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. 19. 20. Solid Waste. Will the proposal create additional solid waste requiring disposal by the City? Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 21. Cultural Resources Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? X Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? Yes Maybe ~o 22. Mandatory Findings of Significance. 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? Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future). Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively con- siderable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. Discussion of Environm. ental Evaluation See Attached IV. Determination (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: 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 measure described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature Print Name Print Title DISCUBSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CONDITIONAL UBE PERMIT 93-038, DEBIGN REVIEW 93-040, VARIANCE 94-006# SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 93-003 MAY 19, 1994 REVISED JULY 18, 1994 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is a request for: 1) Conditional Use Permit 93-038 to permit the construction and operation of an auto service facility in the Central Commercial (C-2) District and to allow a freestanding freeway sign; 2) Variance 94-006 for a reduction of the required number of parking spaces from fourteen (14) to eleven (11) spaces; 3) Design Review 93-040 for the review of the physical development related to the proposed auto service facility; and 4) Sign Code Exception 93-003 to allow a height of 48 feet for the freestanding freeway sign (see attached plans). The Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Sign Code Exception are subject to Planning Commission approval and the Design Review is subject to approval by the Community Development Department. The project site, a 0.451 acre parcel, is located on the southeast corner of E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue (see location map). The site was previously developed with a service station which was demolished in 1990 as a result of the Interstate 5 widening project. The project site is currently undergoing soil and ground water remediation. Surrounding uses to the site include a service station and commercial shopping center across E1 Camino Real to the north, a restaurant to the east, the Interstate 5 Red Hill Avenue northbound off-ramp to the south, an abandoned service station to the west, and a service station to the northwest at the opposite corner of Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Item No. 13 (Transportation/Circulation) of this Environmental Evaluation was modified by the city Council on July 18, 1994 in response to issues related to Condition of Approval 6.4 of Conditional Use Permit 93-038. Earth B "Yes"; A, C throuqh G "No" - The subject site is currently vacant and is relatively flat in its topographical features. Any development of the site would require minor grading activity, compaction of the soil and the overcovering of the soil to create a building pad and parking area. Appropriate grading plans and soil report would be required as part of the City's review and Building Permit plan check process. The project site is currently undergoing soil and ground water remediation to remove contaminants resulting from the former service station operation on the property. Sources: Field Observations, Submitted Development Plans, City of Tustin Community Development Department. Mitigation/Monitoring: The applicant would be required to submit a soils report completed within twelve (12) months prior to Building Permit Plan Check. The soils report shall Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service July 18, 1994 Page 2 Plus) provide'expanded information regarding the levels of hydrocarbons and ground water contamination found on the site. The applicant shall also submit a letter stating hazardous material clearance of the site from the Orange County Health Department. The applicant would be required to submit grading plans identifying the scope of work at Building Permit Plan Check. All work shall be done in conformance with the Uniform Building Code, Grading Code and Grading Manual as required by the Building Official. Air - A throuqh C "No" - The proposed project would not result in any long term degradation to the existing air quality. However, with construction there may be short term air quality pollutants such as dust particles which will be emitted into the air. No significant impacts are expected. Sources: Submitted Development Plans, city of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: The site will be required to comply with grading plan approvals with regard to dust control, which requires the applicant to apply water to the site as specified in the Grading Code and Grading Manual. This will be monitored by the Building Division when construction commences. Water - B "Yes"; A, C through I - "No" - The proposed project would add impervious surfaces to the site which would affect drainage and run-off. As proposed, the parking areas of the project will surface drain into the existing storm drain system. It is not anticipated that this project will substantially contribute to the drainage flow. This project is required to obtain compliance with the Drainage Area Management Plan for the City of Tustin as administered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Should the water be deposited into the sanitary sewer system for treatment, it shall be in compliance with the Orange County Sanitation District requirements. The subject site is not located near any standing or moving bodies of water. Source: Field Observations, City of Tustin Community Development Department, City of Tustin Public Works Department, Orange County Sanitation District, Regional Water Quality Control Board Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93£003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 3 Mitigation/Monitoring: The site will be designed so that all parking area surface run-off is directed to and picked up by the storm drain system. All grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review and approval by the city of Tustin's Building Division and the Public Works Department to confirm compliance with Drainage Area Management Plan prior to construction. Alterations to the drainage would be subject to further review and approval by the city of Tustin Community Development and Public Works Departments. Furthermore, all necessary permits shall be obtained from the Orange County Sanitation District. Plant Life - A throuqh D - "No" - The project site is free from any unique, rare or endangered species of plant life. The proposed project would introduce landscape and specimen trees on to the site in conformance with the requirements of the City of Tustin's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines. source: Field Observations, Proposed Development Plans Mitigation/Monitoring: Ail landscaping shall be designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the city's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines. Animal Life - A throuqh D - "No" - The subject site is located within an urban area and was previously developed with a service station. The site is not inhabited by any known species of animals. Installation of the proposed project would have no impacts on animal populations, diversity of species or migratory patterns. Source: Field Observations Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Noise - A "Yes", B - "No" - The proposed project would add new noise sources into the area since the property is presently undeveloped. The development of the project will result in short term construction noise impacts which will require compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance. As designed, the auto service areas will be housed within the proposed facility. Given the existing noise levels of 65 to 70 dBa in the area generated by the I-5 Freeway and surrounding street system (El Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue), the proposed project is not expected to impact the ambient noise levels in the area. The proposed project would be operating from about Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 4 7e 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ail noise sources will be required to conform to the City's Noise Ordinance, which applies to commercial zones at a standard level of 60 dBA. Source: Allstar Service Plus, Department, Field Observations Community Development Mitigation~Monitoring: Ail development related noise generated shall be in accordance with the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance which, in part, limits noise generation to a maximum of 60 dba and restricts construction hours, which would be verified by the Community Development Department. In addition, outside public address speakers, telephone bells, buzzers, and similar devices which are audible on adjoining properties are prohibited. Liqht and Glare - "Yes" - Since the project site is vacant, any development would add new lighting into the area. The proposed project would be potentially operating 12 hours/day. Any exterior lighting that would be provided would comply with the City of Tustin Security Ordinance. Source: Field Observations, Proposed Development Plans Mitigation/Monitoring: The applicant shall provide a photometric study showing the location and anticipated distribution pattern of light of all proposed fixtures. All exterior lighting shall be designed and arranged so not to direct light or glare onto adjacent properties, including the adjacent I-5 Freeway. All lighting shall be developed to provide a minimum of one (1) footcandle of light coverage, in accordance with the City's Security Code. Land Use - "No" - The subject site is located within the Central Commercial (C-2) District and was previously developed with a service station. The proposed project is for a new auto service facility which would provide fast-tune, smog, and fast-lube services. Such a use requires approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. The proposed use is consistent with adjacent uses, which include two existing service stations. Both of these stations currently provide auto repair services. There are no uses on the south side of the subject property as the property abuts the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway Red Hill Avenue off-ramp. The nearest sensitive uses include Tustin High School and residential uses, which are located more than 300 feet from Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-035~Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 5 the site and would not be significantly impacted by the proposed use. The development of the property would be in compliance with the planned commercial use of the area as specified on the General Plan Land Use Map. e Source: Proposed Development Plans, City of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Natural Resources A and B - "No" - The proposed project would result in construction use of materials that are non~ renewable. However, the usage will be minimal given the scale of the project. Source: Proposed Development Plans, city of Tustin Community Development and Public Works Departments Mitigation/Monitoring: The applicant is encouraged to utilize recycled materials where appropriate. 10. Risk of Upset - A and B - "No" - The proposed project would not result in any significant risk of upset (i.e. explosion, etc.) given the scope and nature of the proposed use. The applicant has indicated that the disposal of all hazardous materials shall be in compliance with all Orange County Health Care Agency - Environmental Health Division, and Orange County Fire Department requirements. All mechanical.and electrical equipment associated with the facility would comply with Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Source: Orange County Fire Department, Orange County Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division, Proposed Development Plans, city of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: Ail construction shall be in accordance with applicable Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Such compliance shall be verified during the plan check process prior to the issuance of any Building permits. All hazardous materials shall be disposed of in accordance all Orange County Health Care Agency - Environmental Health Division, and Orange County Fire Department requirements. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 6 11. 12. 13. Population - "No" - The proposed project is a commercial infill project and would not result in any direct increase in population in that no additional dwelling units would be created. This small scale project would be designed to meet the needs of the existing residents and businesses of the community. The project would have no impact on the location, growth, distribution or density of the population in the surrounding area. ~ouroe: City of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Housinq - "No" - The proposed project is a commercial infill project and would not result in any direct increase in population in that no addition dwelling units would be created. This small scale project would be designed to meet the needs of the existing residents and businesses of the community. The project would have no impact of the location, growth, distribution or density of the population in the surrounding area. Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Transportation/circulation - B "Yes"; At Ct D, and F "Maybe"; E "No" - The development plans originally submitted to the City by the applicant in November of 1993 for the proposed project reflected the ultimate right-of-way configuration of E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue which is 40 feet and 69 feet from centerline, respectively. The site plan review, traffic analysis, and environmental initial study which have been completed for this project were based on this configuration. As the site is currently vacant, any new development would generate incremental traffic impacts, which when considered cumulatively, will impact the City's circulation system. The City's street system, as identified in the MPAH and the City's General Plan, is designed to accommodate the ultimate buildout of the City of which this property is a part. With the dedication of right-of-way and the City's construction of the public improvements, individual or cumulative significant impacts that could otherwise potentially result from the proposed project would be reduced to an acceptable level. Once these improvements are constructed, the property owner could potentially realize an increase in the value of the subject property. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 7 However, without the expanded right-of-way, this project would have impacts on the City's street system. As the site is currently vacant and generates virtually no vehicle trips, the proposed project will generate additional vehicle trips which will exacerbate the congested conditions existing in the vicinity of the project. The single eastbound lane of E1 Camino Real would be most affected during these peak hours, as the project's driveway is within one hundred (100) feet of the intersection, and vehicles are repeatedly stacked in this single lane. This situation would impede traffic movements and create a potentially unsafe left turn movement to and from the proposed project. The proposed roadway widenings will enhance the vehicular operations on both E1 Camino Real and Red Hill by improving traffic flow and reducing congestion and these potential safety concerns. Red Hill Avenue is classified as a major arterial in the City's General Plan and is currently operating at a level of service (LOS) B in the area of the I-5 Freeway. E1 Camino Real is classified as a secondary arterial and is currently operating at a LOS B between Red Hill Avenue and Browning Avenue. The above counts are from the most recent Citywide annual average daily traffic (ADT) counts, performed in November 1993. Along the project frontage, the alignment of E1 Camino Real has minimum horizontal and vertical curvature, providing for adequate sight distance at the project driveway. Based on the submitted development plans and the 1991 Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, it is anticipated that the peak traffic generation periods for the project will occur on Saturdays and Sundays. The project is anticipated to generate 100 vehicle trips per day on Saturday and also on Sunday. During the weekday PM peak hour it is anticipated to generate 17 vehicle trips, and 12 vehicle trips are anticipated in the AM peakhour. The critical impact periods (worse case scenario) at the E1 Camino Real/Red Hill Avenue intersection occur between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 and 6:00 PM. The peak traffic generation times for the proposed project occur outside of the normal weekday AM-PM peakhour window and therefore, will not have a significant impact upon the critical weekday periods of operation pertaining to traffic volumes. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 8 Due to the location of the site at the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real, the close proximity of the I-5 Freeway off ramp, and the counterclockwise on-site vehicular circulation, the applicant has proposed that a single, 30 foot wide, driveway apron be located on E1 Camino Real adjacent to the easterly property line. The proposed driveway location is supported by the Public Works Department as they have required that the existing driveway apron on Red Hill Avenue be eliminated, which will minimize impacts to Red Hill Avenue. The proposed project provides eleven (11) of the fourteen (14) parking spaces required. The applicant has applied for a variance to allow this reduction in the number of on-site parking spaces. According to the applicant, under normal circumstances most customers would not park their vehicles in these spaces because the majority of vehicles would be driven off. the site immediately following servicing. A maximum of six (6) employees is expected during any one shift. Therefore the eleven (11) spaces should be sufficient to accommodate parking demand. In the event that adjacent surplus land is released by Caltrans in the future, additional on-site parking spaces could be provided to effectively reduce or eliminate the parking variance. Based on the above information, it is determined that the proposed project will not have significant impacts upon traffic volumes and will not have a significant impact to the area in the form of cumulative negative circulation impacts as mitigated through the dedication of additional right-of-way along the E1 Camino Real Frontage. Source: City of Tustin Community Development and Public Works Departments, Field Observations, proposed Development Plans Mitigation/Monitoring: Street right-of-way dedication in the form of an irrevocable offer of dedication at this time will be required along the E1 Camino Real frontage to accommodate the project's impact on traffic congestion and circulation which is exacerbated by the project's driveway location within 100 feet of the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real. The driveway apron shall be designed at a 30 foot width at the easterly property line to minimize impacts to Red Hill Avenue. The proposed landscape adjacent to the driveway shall comply with sight visibility requirements. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 9 If any available land adjacent to the site is released by Caltrans and acquired by the owner of the subject property, the property owner shall submit a parking 10t expansion plan to the Community Development Department for approval and shall provide additional parking spaces and landscaping on the surplus land as approved by the Community Development Department. 14. 15. Public Services - A throuqh C "Maybe", D throuqh F "No" - Since the project site is vacant, any development would require the services of the Fire and Police Departments. The City of Tustin Police Department has identified the need for visibility into the site for security measures and the need to reduce the opportunities for graffiti and vandalism. The applicant has proposed to provide landscape planting areas adjacent to exposed wall areas and to limit the amount of window area to reduce the opportunities for graffiti and vandalism. It is not expected that the project would create demands for additional service on schools, parks, maintenance of public facilities or other governmental service. Source: Orange County Fire Department, City of Tustin Police Department, Community Development and Public Works Departments Mitigation/Monitoring: The project landscape and grading shall be designed to provide security surveillance into the project. The development plans shall be verified for compliance at Building Permit plan check. The applicant shall be required to pay school district fees to Tustin Unified School District. Enerqy - A and B "No" - The proposed project would not result in any "significant,, change in the current use of energy given the scale of new development but will require new services as is customary with new construction. Electrical and Gas capacities required for the project are existing and have been designed to accommodate future commercial projects on this parcel and are therefore adequate to serve the proposed project. Source: Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, Public Works Department, proposed Development Plans. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 10 M~tzgat~on/Mon~tor~ng. The applicant shall comply with Title 24 in regard to energy conservation. This shall be verified for compliance at Building Permit plan check. The applicant shall research the possibility of reduced energy lamps for all light fixtures. 16. Utilities - A throuqh F - "No" - The project site is located within an existing commercial area with all utilities available to the site from E1 Camino Real. Sanitary sewer, storm drain and water capacities required for the project are existing and have been designed to accommodate future commercial projects, such as the auto service facility, on this parcel and are therefore adequate to serve the proposed project. The proposed project would not require the need for additional utilities to serve the site. Source: City of Tustin Public Works Department Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. 17. ~{,,man ~ealth - A and B - "No" - The proposed project would not result in any effect on human health. The proposed use as an auto service facility would not create conditions that negatively affect human health. Currently there exists a soil/ground water remediation system on the subject site, which is monitored by the Orange County Health Department, Environmental Division. Source: Proposed Development Plans, City of Tustin Community Development Department, Orange County Health Department Mitigation/Monitoring: The applicant would be required to submit a soils report completed within 12 months prior to Building Permit Plan Check. The soils report shall provide expanded information regarding the levels of hydrocarbons and ground water contamination found on site. The applicant shall also submit a letter stating hazardous material clearance of the site from the Orange County Health Department. Soil and ground water quality shall be monitored by the Orange County Health Department, Environmental Division. 18. Solid Waste - "Maybe" Since the site is vacant, any development would generate additional solid waste requiring disposal by the City. The applicant proposes to provide a trash receptacle of sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed auto service use. Pursuant to the City of Tustin Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 11 19. Municipal Code, the applicant is required to contract for trash removal services with the city's contracted hauler. The solid waste product is transported by the hauler to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Once at the MRF, the waste is manually and mechanically separated and the recyclable materials are recovered. This program has been implemented by the City in effort to meet the States requirements identified in the Source Reduction and Recycling Element related to the 25 and 50 percent diversion requirements. Hazardous wastes such as waste oil shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Orange County Health Care Agency - Environmental Health Division, and the Orange County Fire Department. Due to the size and the type of use of the proposed project, it is anticipated that the amount of solid waste will be accommodated within the City's existing solid waste handling programs and will not have a significant impact on the City's Solid Waste Handling services. The City's existing solid waste handling program and contracts have been established to accommodate the development and expansion of new businesses within the City. Source: Proposed Development Plans, City of Tustin Public Works Department, Orange County Health Care Agency - Environmental Health Division, Orange County Fire Department, Great Western Reclamation, Inc. Mitigation/Monitoring: The applicant will be required to contract for a fee with the City' contracted solid waste hauler. The applicant shall provide a trash receptacle which comply with the requirements of the city of Tustin's contract hauler's specifications. All hazardous wastes shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Orange County Health Care Agency - Environmental Health Division, and Orange County Fire Department. Compliance shall be verified at Building Permit plan check. The applicant shall also submit a letter stating hazardous material clearance of the site from the Orange County Health Department. Aesthetics - "Maybe" The proposed auto service facility consists of an approximately 4,900 square foot building (includes a 1,300 square foot basement), eleven (11) parking spaces, vehicle stacking area, trash enclosure, two freestanding signs and landscaped planting areas. Four drive- through service bays, which are oriented toward Red Hill Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 12 Avenue and the adjacent property to the east, comprise the majority of the building. A customer service area is located in the middle of the building with offices and employee areas directly above on the second floor. The 22 foot tall, flat roofed building features a painted plaster finish; radiused glass block columns at all four corners and also framing the pedestrian entrances; and a red neon highlight underneath the soffit. Business identification includes wall signs, one 28 square foot, six (6) foot tall double faced monument sign, and one 64 square foot, 48 foot tall double faced freeway pole sign. The city of Tustin Community Development Department has identified that the orientation of the service bays to the Red Hill Avenue frontage does not comply with the City of Tustin Handbook for Planning, Zoning and Development Guidelines, which requires service bays to be oriented so as not to be visible from public right-of-way view. As proposed, the open bays are oriented toward Red Hill Avenue, a major arterial and entry to the City from the Interstate 5 Freeway. The applicant has stated that a site design which orients the auto service bay openings away from the street frontage and public right-of-way view would not be practical given the drive- through nature of the proposed use. The applicant has proposed that the open bays directly face Red Hill Avenue to reduce the length of time that the service bays would be visible for motorists travelling southbound or northbound. In effect, the open bays would be visible from Red Hill Avenue mostly in the immediate vicinity of the site. The visual impacts toward E1 Camino Real are partly reduced by the adjacent development to the east. It appears that visual impacts are greatest to those travelling eastbound on E1 Camino Real. The applicant is proposing to increase the planting at the westerly and northerly property lines to limit the public right-of-way views to the immediate project frontage. The landscape along the immediate frontage will consist of canopy trees and earth berming designed to limit the visual impact of the structure and paving areas but at the same time providing a unobstructed window into the project for surveillance and security. Building adjacent landscaping is also proposed to soften the expanse of the structure. The site contains two existing 65 foot high sign pole structures which formerly supported signage for the previous service station use. The applicant has proposed to reduce the height of these poles to 48 feet and also to architecturally alter the poles to match the exterior finish and color of the Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditiona~ Use Permit 93-038, ~ariance 94-006 Design Revlew 93-040 and scE 932003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 13 20. proposed building. The 48 foot height of the proposed sign is 100% greater than the 24 foot height maximum specified in the City's Sign Code for conditionally permitted freestanding freeway signs. In addition, the 64 square foot sign area of the proposed pole sign is about 28% larger than the 50 square feet specified for conditionally permitted freestanding freeway signs. Given its size and height, the proposed freestanding freeway sign would contribute to the sign clutter existing in the vicinity and would create a negative visual impact. The City's Sign Code allows up to three wall mounted business identification signs and one freestanding monument sign, of which the applicant has proposed one monument and one wall sign. Two additional wall signs could be proposed which would provide additional business identification without the negative visual impacts of the pole sign. Although the proposed pole sign would provide freeway visibility, this exposure would mainly serve as a form of advertising to increase name recognition. The marketing materials for the subject business indicate that customers will primarily be drawn from the local, rather than the regional, market area. Source: Proposed Development Plans, Field observations Mitigation/Monitoring: The site will be designed to provide landscape and hardscape screening along the southerly, easterly and northerly property lines as described above. A visual buffer consisting of landscaping and earth berms shall be provided along the Red Hill Avenue E1 Camino Real frontages in accordance with the City of Tustin Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines. Such compliance shall be verified during the plan check process prior to the issuance of any building permits. The proposed freeway pole sign shall be eliminated or reduced in height to minimize its visual impacts. Other signage options, such as additional business identification wall signs, shall be considered by the applicant. In any event, the proposed freeway pole sign shall be architecturally compatible with the auto service building and the other signs proposed for the site. Recreation - "No" - The project is non-residential in nature and is not located in proximity to recreational facilities. It will have no impact on quality of recreation opportunities in the community. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 14 21. 22. Source: city of Tustin community Services Department, City of Tustin General Plan Land Use Element Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Cultural Resources - A Throuqh D "No" - The subject property is not located within the City's Cultural Resources Overlay District, nor are there any identified cultural, historic or archaeological resources identified on or around the site. The project will have no impacts on cultural resources. Source: City of Tustin Historical Resources Survey, city of Tustin General Plan, City of Tustin Community Development Department Mitigation/Monitoring: None Required. Mandatory Findinqs of Siqnificance - As discussed above, the proposed project involves the construction and operation of an auto service facility which would provide fast-tune, smog, and fast-lube services. The construction of the proposed project could result in potential impacts to the environment in the areas of noise, light and glare, transportation and circulation, and aesthetics. However, due to the project design and conditions imposed, the potential impacts would be reduced to a level of insignificance. Item a - "No": Based upon the responses to Items 1 21 in this Initial Study, the review of City files, records and documents and the nature of the project, the project is not anticipated to significantly impact wildlife, fish, flora, fauna or cultural resources. Item b - "No": As designed and conditioned, the project would not achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, specifically with regard to traffic and circulation, aesthetics and light and glare. Item c "No:" In reference to the project background discussion provided herein, the project will not contribute to the demand individually and will have limited impacts cumulatively. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Conditional Use Permit 93-038, Variance 94-006 Design Review 93-040 and SCE 93-003 (Allstar Service Plus) July 18, 1994 Page 15 Item d - "No": As a result of the preparation of and as discussed in this Initial Study, mitigation measures have been identified and have either been implemented in the project's design or will become Conditions of Approval. Any possible impacts associated with this project have been mitigated to a level of insignificance. Sources: Ail sources listed in items 1 - 21 of this Initial Study, Submitted development plans, Applicable City and State Codes. Mitig&tion/Monitoring: As stated above, mitigation measures have been identified in Items 1 - 21 of this Initial Study and have either been implemented in the project's design or will become Conditions of Approval. SR:br/cupg~-O38.env 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 94-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, RECERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AS MODIFIED, AS ADEQUATE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-038 AND DESIGN REVIEW 93- 040 INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The city Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: The request to approve Conditional Use Permit 93- 038 and Design Review 93-040 are considered "projects" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review. Whereby, the Planning Commission and City Council of the City of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Director and other interested parties with respect to the subject Negative Declaration. The City Council has evaluated the proposed final Negative Declaration and determined it to be adequate and complete, as modified. II. A Final Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The City Council, having final approval authority over Conditional Use Permit 93-038 and Design Review 93-040 has received and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration, prior to approving the proposed project, and found that it adequately discussed the environmental effects of the proposed project. The City Council has found that the project as conditioned involves no potential for an adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources and makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB3158, Chapter 1206, Statutes of 1990. On the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public review process, the City Council has found that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect on it in this case because mitigation measures identified in the Negative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 94-81 Page 2 Declaration and as modified by the City Council have been incorporated into the project which mitigate any potential significant environmental effects to a point where clearly no significant effect would occur and are adopted as findings and conditions of Resolution No. 94- 82, incorporated herein by reference. In particular, the city Council finds that the project will have a significant adverse effect on traffic circulation along the E1 Camino Real frontage and that the dedication of additional right-of-way will mitigate such impacts to a level of insignificance. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin city Council, held on the 18th day of July, 1994. THOMAS R. SALTARELLI MAYOR Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 94-81 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 18th day of July, 1994, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 94-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COM~ISSION'S ACTION RELATED TO CONDITION NO. 6.1 AND MODIFYING ITS ACTION REGARDING CONDITION NO. 6.4 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-038, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN AUTO SERVICE FACILITY WITHIN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) DISTRICT AND DESIGN REVIEW 93-040 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 4,900 SQUARE FOOT AUTO SERVICE FACILITY LOCATED AT 13922 RED HILL AVENUE, TUSTIN, CA. The City Council of the city of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The City Council finds and determines as follows: A. That proper applications, Conditional Use Permit 93-038 and Design Review 93-040, were filed by A1 Swearingen to authorize the establishment and operation an auto service facility pursuant to City Code Section 9233(c); and requesting approval of an approximately 4,900 square foot auto service facility located at 13922 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, California. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held for said application on June 13, 1994 by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission approved the request to establish an auto service facility at 13922 Red Hill Avenue by the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3275. That the property owner has appealed the Planning Commission's Action related to Condition Nos. 6.1 and 6.4 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3275 to the City Council. That a public hearing to consider the appeal was duly called, noticed and held for said appeal on July 5, 1994 by the City Council and was continued to July 18, 1994. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 94-82 Page 2 That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use nor be a detriment to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the city of Tustin as evidenced by the following findings: The operation and installation of the proposed auto service facility use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood in that the site shall comply with the Orange County Sanitation District guidelines for discharge produced on site. The site lighting will be designed to provide adequate lighting for security purposes, and as well as provide proper devices to restrict glare toward adjacent properties or the public right-of-way. The applicant proposes to install landscaping adjacent to walls and is encouraged to paint the exterior of the building with "anti-graffiti" coating to reduce the opportunity for vandalism and graffiti. The operation and installation of the proposed auto service facility use will not be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City in that the proposed use is similar and compatible with the surrounding existing uses, and conditions are proposed to mitigate adverse impacts. The auto service use would not be expected to have any additional impacts in terms of traffic volumes, water and sanitation requirements and utility usage than existing commercial zoned parcels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. Page 3 94-82 surrounding the site. As conditioned, any potential adverse impacts related to noise, lighting, drainage, traffic circulation or waste generation will be mitigated through conditions of approval. The operation and installation of the proposed auto service use will not be detrimental to the health and safety of persons residing or working within the neighborhood nor will the proposed project be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city in that the proposed auto service building is in scale with the surrounding existing structures and is proposed to be of an appropriate architectural design. The applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped areas located at the perimeter of the site and adjacent to the auto service building to soften the impact of the proposed building's massing. The · proposed landscaped areas will also soften the impact of the expanses of paved areas throughout the site. The operation and installation of the proposed auto service use will not be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city, in that, the drive apron servicing the site has been located in such a way as to reduce impacts on the existing street traffic patterns. The on-site circulation and has been designed to reduce the potential for traffic conflicts by providing adequate drive aisle widths and maneuvering space. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 94-82 Page 4 Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Council finds that the location, size, architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or future development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making such findings, the Commission has considered at least the following items: 1. Height, bulk and area of buildings. 2. Setbacks and site planning. 3. Exterior materials and colors. 4. Type and pitch of roofs. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television antennae. 7. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation. 8. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an enclosed structure. 10. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the neighborhood. 11. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structure to existing structures and possible feature structures in the neighborhood and public thoroughfares. 12. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 94-82 Page 5 II. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and certified for this project in accordance with provisions of the california Environmental Quality Act. The City Council hereby upholds the Planning Commission's action related to Condition No. 6.1 and modifies Condition No. 6.4 of Conditional Use Permit 93-038, a request to authorize the establishment and operation of an auto service facility within the Central Commercial (C-2) District and Design Review 93-040 for an approximately 4,900 square foot auto service facility located at 13922 Red Hill Avenue, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin city Council, held on the 18th day of July, 1994. Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk THOMAS R. MAYOR SALTARELLI STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS MARY E. WYNN, city Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the city of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the city of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 94-82 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin city Council, held on the 18th day of July, 1994, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk (z) (1) (l) (1) EXHIBIT A CONDITIONAL USE PEP. MIT 93-038 AND DESIGN REVIEW 93-040 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 94-82 GENERAL 1.1 1.2 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped June 13, 1994 on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of Community Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of Community Development may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are to be consistent with provisions of the Tustin City Code. 1.3 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. 1.4 Conditional Use Permit and Design Review approval shall become null and void unless all permits are issued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit and substantial construction is underway. Time extensions may be granted by the Planning Commission if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. (1) Approval of Conditional Use Permit 93-038 and Design Review 93-040 is contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development. The applicant shall hold and defend the City of Tustin harmless for all claims and liabilities arising out of City's approval of the entitlement process for this project. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (2) CEQA MITIGATION (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (7) PC/CC POLICY Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 2 PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) 2.1 At building plan check submittal the following shall be provided: (3) A. Construction plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations. Requirements of the Uniform Building Codes, State Handicap and Energy Requirements shall be complied with as approved by the Building Official. (2) B. Preliminary technical detail and plans for all (3) utility installations including cable TV, telephone, gas, water and electricity. Additionally, a note on plans shall be included stating that no field changes shall be made without corrections submitted to and approved by the Building official. (2) C. Final grading and specifications consistent with the (3) site plan and landscaping plans and prepared by a registered civil engineer for approval by the Community Development Department. (2) D. A precise soils engineering report provided by a (3) soils engineer within the previous twelve (12) *** months. Expanded information regarding the levels of hydrocarbons and ground water contamination found on site shall be provided in the submitted soils report. (9) E. A photometric study of the proposed lighting design (4) indicating locations of all exterior lights and types of fixtures. Lights to be installed on buildings shall be a decorative design. No lights shall be permitted which may create any glare or have a negative impact on adjoining properties. The location and types of lighting shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. (1) F. Information, plans and/or specifications to ensure (5) satisfaction of all Public Works Department requirements. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 3 (5) G. (1) (5) H. 2.2 (1) 2.3 2.4 Information to ensure compliance with requirements of the Orange County Fire Chief including required fireflow and installation, where required, of fire hydrants subject to approval of the Fire Department, City of Tustin Public Works Department and East Orange County Water District. Information to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Orange County Sanitation District No. 7. Specifications at Building Permit plan check submittal shall reflect materials call-outs on all elevations with applicable details and notes added. A note shall be provided on final plans that a six (6) foot-high chain linked fence shall be installed around the site prior to building construction stages. A nylon fabric or mesh shall be attached to the temporary construction fencing. Gated entrances shall be permitted along the perimeter of the site for construction vehicles. The locations of all wells related to old underground gasoline storage tanks on the property and the soil remediation program which is in progress on the property shall be identified. (2) 2.5 An addendum to the corrective action plan for soil remediation on this site that describes and justifies all modifications to the current remediation system on-site shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department and Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). This report must indicate: a) the locations of monitoring and extraction wells currently at the site; b) which wells will be abandoned; and c) where replacement wells will be located after site construction is complete. Replacement well shall be specifically identified on the site plan and located to not obstruct site access, building location or required parking spaces. (2) 2.6 A workplan for all modifications to the remediation (5) system at the subject site must be submitted to and approved by the OCHCA, with approved copies of such workplan provided to the Community Development Department. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 4 (2) 2.7 The applicant shall provide to OCHCA a report on the findings of the most recent soil samples collected. These findings will allow OCHCA to evaluate the effectiveness of the remediation system to date, and will be used to determine what future activities will be required. (2) 2.8 The applicant should consult with the various utility companies which will provide service to the development to incorporate energy conserving systems and design features in the project. SITE AND BUILDING CONDITIONS (1) 3.~ (4) (4) 3.2 3.3 (1) (4 ¸3.4 Ail exterior colors to be used shall be subject to review and approval of the Director of the Community Development Department. All exterior treatments shall be coordinated with regard to color, materials and detailing and noted on submitted construction plans and elevations shall indicate all colors and materials to be used. Ail mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment shall be adequately and decoratively screened. The screen shall be considered as an element of the overall design of the project and shall blend with the architectural design of building. All telephone and electrical boxes shall be indicated on the building plans and shall be completely screened. Electrical transformers shall be located toward the interior of the project maintaining sufficient distance to minimize visual impacts from Red Hill Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Mechanical Equipment such as, but not limited to heater and filter units, pump units, air conditioning condensers and similar devices shall be screened from street view. Exterior elevations of the building shall indicate any fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, equipment heights and type of screening. All roof mounted equipment, vents, exhausts or other roof penetrations shall be located a minimum of 6 inches below the top of parapets. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 5 3.s (1) 3.6 (1) 3.7 3.8 (1) 3.9 Provide drawings indicating wall materials, cap and other decorative treatments and color. Property line walls shall be consistent with main building treatments. Retaining walls shall have exterior treatments consistent with other walls. Provide wall/fence legend on site plan including retaining walls, if any. The property owners of the auto service facility shall be responsible for the daily maintenance and up-keep of the subject center, including but not limited to trash removal, painting, graffiti removal and maintenance of improvements to ensure that the facilities are maintained in a neat and attractive manner. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours of a complaint being transmitted by the city to the property owner. Failure to maintain said structures and adjacent facilities will be grounds for city enforcement of its Property Maintenance Ordinance, including nuisance abatement procedures. The applicant is encouraged to coat and protect all wall surfaces with a graffiti resistant finish and/or material. "No Loitering" signs shall be posted on the site, with sign details and locations to be approved by the Community Development Department. Ail exposed metal flashing or trim shall be painted to match the building. A sufficient number of trash bins with surrounding enclosure shall be located on the property and maintained to avoid health issues for neighboring areas. An adequate size trash enclosure with solid metal, self- closing, self-latching gates shall be provided, said enclosure shall be screened by a solid decorative wall and be of a minimum height of six feet. The actual location of the enclosure and types of screening and details of the enclosure shall be submitted at building plan check and are subject to approval by the Community Development Department. The location of bins, sizes and quantities shall be reviewed and accepted by Great Western Reclamation. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 6 (1) 3.10 (4) (1) 3.ii (4) Ail roof access shall be provided from the inside of the buildings. No exterior down spouts shall be permitted. All roof drains shall utilize interior piping, but may have exterior outlets at base of buildings. (1) 3.12 Three (3) inch striping detail shall be shown for all parking spaces. Handicapped marking shall be provided on the designated accessible parking space. (6) 3.13 Earth berming shall have a minimum height of 36 inches. The landscape materials shall not conflict with the visual requirements of the adjacent property's drive approach. (1) 3.14 The overall lighting for the project shall comply with the city of Tustin Security Ordinance and shall provide a minimum of one (1) footcandle of lighting illumination throughout the site. (4) 3.~5 The proposed red neon highlight shall be completely concealed beneath the building's soffit such that the light fixture is not visible from the public right-of- way. (1) 3.15 Provide exact details of all exterior door and window types, including but not limited to such information as frame color and glass tint. If any available land adjacent to the site is released by Caltrans and acquired by the owner of the subject property, the property owner shall submit a parking lot expansion plan to the community Development Department for approval and shall provide additional parking spaces and landscaping on the surplus land as approved by the Community Development Department. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 7 USE RESTRICTIONS/OPERATIONS (1) (1) 4.2 (9) *** 4.3 The auto service facility, including any roof-top equipment, vents and exhausts shall comply with the City of Tustin's Noise Ordinance. Ail construction operations, including engine warm up, shall be subject to the provisions of the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance and shall take place only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; or other times that the Building official determines will be in conformance with the Noise Ordinance and the public health and safety will not be impaired, subject to application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded or during progress of the work. The future installation of any exterior freestanding vending machines, such as but not limited, beverage or soda machines, candy, magazine racks, and any other retail product is prohibited. (1) 4.4 Outside address speakers, telephone bells, buzzers and (2) similar devices which are audible from adjoining properties shall be prohibited. *** 4.5 Business hours for the proposed auto service establishment shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Any extension of these hours shall require approval of an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. (1) 4.6 All business activity, sales, displays or other business activities shall be conducted entirely within the subject building. LANDSCAPINGt GROUNDS AND HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS (1) Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits, submit at plan check complete detailed landscaping and irrigation plans for all landscape areas proposed on the site consistent with adopted city of Tustin Landscaping and Irrigation Submittal Requirements. Provide summary table applying indexing identification to plant materials in their actual location. The plant table shall list botanical and common names, sizes, spacing, location and Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 8 (1) 5.2 quantity of the plant materials proposed. Show planting and berming details, soil preparation, staking, etc. The irrigation plan shall show location and control of backflow prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing and coverage. Details for all equipment must be provided. Show all property lines on the landscaping and irrigation plan, public right-of-way areas, sidewalk widths, parkway areas, and wall locations. The Community Development Department may request minor substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or quantity of materials during plan check. Note on landscaping plan that coverage of landscaping and irrigation materials is subject to field inspection at project completion by the Community Development Department The submitted landscaping plans at plan check shall reflect the following requirements, either incorporated into the design and/or construction or included as notes: Turf is unacceptable for grades over 25%. A combination of planting materials must be used, groundcover on large areas alone is not acceptable. Shrubs shall be a minimum of five gallon size and shall be spaced a minimum of eight feet on center when intended as screen planting. Groundcover shall be planted between eight to twelve inches on center. When one gallon plant sizes are used the spacing may vary according to materials used. Fences, walls and equipment areas shall be screened with shrubs and/or vines and trees. fe Ail plant materials shall be installed in a healthy, vigorous condition typical to the species and must be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, trimming, mowing, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or dead plants. Buffer driveway and parking areas with landscaping berms when possible. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 9 h. Six (6) inch raised concrete curbs shall be placed on-site adjacent to all landscape planting areas. i. Perimeter walls should be treated with vines in order to relieve large expanse of walls with greenery and color. Vines should be informally grouped with training devices installed. (1) 5.3 Screening adjacent to roadways, whenever possible, shall (7) compliment the architecture, color and construction (4) material of primary buildings on the site. (1) 5.4 All walls, fences or landscaping adjacent to streets (7) should be designed to provide adequate sight distance for (4) vehicles exiting the project. All walls shall be designed in accordance with height standards and sight distances as identified in the City Code where applicable. (4) 5.5 Decorative pavement treatments as approved by the Community Development Department shall be provided at the vehicular entrance to the project. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (5) 6.1 This property will require annexation to the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District. The Engineering Division will require a letter from the property owner stating that this annexation will not be protested. (5) 6.2 The existing driveway on Red Hill Avenue will need to be removed and full height curb and gutter and full width sidewalk constructed in its place. (5) 6.3 The existing curb ramp located within the curb return will need to be removed and reconstructed per the current city Standard No. 124. (5) 6.4 Street right-of-way dedication will be required along the E1 Camino Real frontage. The City Council finds that an approximate twelve (12) foot dedication requirement along the E1 Camino Real frontage is related both in nature and extent to the project's impact on traffic congestion and circulation on E1 Camino Real. The City Council incorporates by reference the findings on traffic circulation impacts at this location from page seven (7) Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 10 (5) 6.5 (5) (5) 6.7 of the July 5, 1994 staff report on Conditional Use Permit 93-038. While the number of trips is not significant, the combination of additional trips with the location of the project's driveway within 100 feet of the intersection will cause a negative impact on circulation on E1 Camino Real along the project frontage. This impact will be alleviated by expanding the roadway in this location to its ultimate design width. This required dedication should be in the form of an irrevocable offer of dedication at this time. As based on the best available information at this time the future right-of-way line along the E1 Camino Real frontage will be located 40 feet southerly from the existing street centerline. In addition, the offer of dedication shall also include an appropriate corner cut-off which would accommodate the construction of a curb ramp per the current City Standard No. 124. No street right-of-way dedication will be required along the Red Hill Avenue frontage, and no right-of-way improvements shall be required to be constructed along E1 Camino Real or Red Hill Avenue. The Engineering Division will require a legal description and sketch of the offer of dedication as prepared by a California Registered civil Engineer or Licenses Land Surveyor along with a copy of the legal vesting on the property. A separate 24" x 36" street improvement plan, as prepared by a California Registered civil Engineer, will be required for all construction within the public right-of- way. A separate 24" x 36" reproducible traffic control plan, as prepared by a California Licensed Traffic Engineer and/or Civil Engineer experienced in this type of plan preparation, will be required. In addition to the normal full size plan submittal process, all final development plans including, but not limited to: tract maps, parcel maps, right-of-way maps, records of survey, improvements, final grading plans, and site plans are also required to be submitted to the Public Works Department/Engineering Division in computer aided design and drafting (CADD) format. The acceptable formats shall be intergraph DGN or Autocad DWG file format, but in no case less than DXF file format. The city of Tustin CADD conventions shall be followed in preparing plans in CADD and these guidelines are available from the Engineering Division. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 11 The CADD files shall be submitted to the City at the time the plans are approved, and updated CADD files reflecting "as built" conditions shall be submitted once all construction has been completed. (1) 6.8 Construction or replacement of any missing or damaged public improvement along the frontage of the subject parcel will be required, which shall include, but not limited to the following: Curb and gutter; Sidewalk; Drive apron; and Street paving; BUILDING DIVISION (5) 7.1 One-hour fire-rated occupancy separation is required between B-1 (Garage) and B-2 (offices). (1) "A parking space, primary entrance to the building, the primary path of travel, sanitary facilities, drinking fountain, and public telephones shall be accessible to persons with disabilities." FIRE DEPARTMENT (5) s.1 Prior to the issuance of any building permits for combustible construction, a letter and plan from the developer shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief. This letter and plan shall state that water for fire fighting purposes and an all weather fire access road shall be in place before any combustible materials are placed on the site. (5) 8.2 Prior to the issuance of any certificates of use and occupancy, all fire hydrants shall have a "Blue Reflective Pavement Marker" indicating its location on the street or drive per the Orange County Fire Department Standard. On private property these markers are to be maintained in good condition by the property owner. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 12 (5) 8.3 (5) (5) 8.5 (5) 8.6 Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a detailed letter of intended use for the building. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, contact the Orange County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Disclosure office at (714) 744-0463 to obtain a "Hazardous Materials Business Information and Chemical Inventory Packet". This shall be completed and submitted to the Fire Chief before the issuance of any building permits. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit to the Fire Chief a list of the quantities of all hazardous, flammable and combustible materials, liquids or gases. These liquids and materials are to be classified according to the "Orange County Fire Department Chemical Classification Handout". Provide a summary sheet listing each hazard class, the total quantity of chemicals stored per class and the total quantity of chemicals used in that class. All forms of materials are to be converted to units of measure in pounds, gallons and cubic feet. Compressed gases and compressed liquified gases are to be converted to cubic feet. a. Fire Department final Inspection is required. Schedule inspection two (2) days in advance. Fire Department telephone number 832-1011. b. Location and classifications of extinguisher to be determined by Fire Inspector. c. Storage, dispensing or use of any flammable and combustible liquids, flammable and compressed gasses and other hazardous materials shall comply with Uniform Fire Code Regulations. d. Building(s) not approved for high piled combustible storage. Materials in closely packed piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 12 feet on pallets or in racks and 6 feet for tires, plastics and some flammable liquids. If high stock piling, comply with UFC , Article 81 and NFPA Standard 231 and 231D. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 13 Plans of modification to or detector or alarm system(s) the Fire Department prior to new fire protection, shall be approved by installation. POLICE DEPARTMENT (5) 9.1 The applicant shall submit a lighting survey for the project which shows that the lighting meets the minimum on one footcandle. (5) 9.2 The applicant shall maintain the proposed landscape berm at a height not to exceed 42" to allow for surveillance of the property from a vehicle. (5) 9.3 Ail doors, windows and locking hardware shall meet the requirements as set forth in the City of Tustin Security Code. FEES (i) 10.1 Payment of the following fees prior to the issuance of any building permits shall be required. Major thoroughfare and bridge fees to Tustin Public Works Department. b. Orange County Sanitation District No. 7 sewer connection fees to the Community Development Department. Ail applicable building and grading plan check and permit fees to the Commu. nity Development Department. Orange County Fire Department fees to the Community Development Department. School facilities fee to the Tustin Unified School District, as applicable. f. East Orange County Water District fees to the Community Development Department. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 94-82 Conditional Use Permit 93-038 Design Review 93-040 Page 14 *** 10.2 (5) Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $25.00 (twenty five dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statues of 1990, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination required under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and 14 Cal. Code of Regulations 15075. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered to the Community Development Department the above-noted check, the approval for the project granted herein shall be considered automatically null and void. In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the Notice of Determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, within forty-eight (48) hour of notification, a cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $1,250 (one thousand, two hundred fifty dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statues of 1990. If this fee is imposed, the subject project shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the fee is paid. SR:br