HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 4 USE PERMIT 83-16 09-19-83DATE: September 19, 1983
TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council Members
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Appeal of Use Permit 83-16
Tustin Condominiums, Pacific Coast Builders
DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING
NO. 4
9-19-83
Inter -Coin
The City Council, at its meeting on September 19, 1983, unanimously voted
to appeal the subject Use Permit. Furthermore, the Director of Community
Development was requested to present the project at the Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Attached to this transmittal for Council's review are copies of staff
reports and building plans submitted to the Planning Commission during
their consideration of the project. The Commission voted to approve Use
Permit 83-16, thereby allowing construction of 161 -unit residential
condominiums at the southerly terminus of Newport Avenue.
The applicant has been informed of the Council's appeal. Both the
applicant and staff will be prepared to answer Council's questions.
al an G. Warren
Senior Planner
Attachment: Staff Reports to Planning Commission
Plans
Planning Commission Minutes, August 22, 1983
Resolution No. 2113
Report to the N��
Planning Commission
AUGUST 229 1983
SUBJECT: Use Permit 83-16
14901 Newport Avenue
APPLICANT: Pacific Coast Builders
1631 E. 18th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
REQUEST: To development a 161 -unit condominium project
ZONING: Planned Development (PD) District
BACKGROUND
In March, 1980, the City Council rezoned the subject property to Planned
Development (PD) District to bring the zoning into conformance with the land use
designation of the Tustin Area General Plan. On February 2, 1981, the Planning
Agency, approved the development of a 208 -unit residential condominium project
upon an application of the Robert P. Warmington Company.
Since the initial approval, the developer has requested and been granted
extensions of use permit. The last extension expired January, 1983. The
present applicant is in escrow on the property which is contingent upon approval
of the newly proposed project.
DISCUSSION
This application proposes the development of 161 condominiums on a site of
approximately 5.9 acres. An additional 5150 square feet is currently being
considered for addition to the project from two adjoining parcels in the City of
Santa Ana. The acquisition of the additional land is to aid in qualifying for a
5% waiver of open space. The PO District authorizes 45% open, rather than the
usual 50% when a project abuts permanent open space. In this case, the Costa
Mesa Freeway embankment, fully landscaped by the developer, is proposed to
satisfy the waiver requirement.
The structures are to be four stories in height (43"0) with the on-site parking
level recessed approximately 5' below existing grade. Fourteen (14) feet of the
front setback is to be graded to form a 4' high berm against a decorative
retaining wall.
The site design provides for three groups of buildings each surrounding an open
recreation area. Vehicle and pedestrian access is via a single driveway
entrance, secured by a gate house. The circulation pattern provides complete
access to the rear of all units. Parking is provided at the correct ratio of
two spaces per unit, half of which are covered. The gatehouse, however makes
access to the project difficult for visitors and tradesmen. Only five visitor
enare5 are provided outiod rofunhy development Department
Public Hearing No. 2
August 22, 1983
Page 2
The construction is to be divided into three phases which will be individually
subdivided with the necessary reciprocal easements. The anticipated time to
complete all phases will be 18 to 24 months from the commencement of
construction.
The site is impacted environmentally by freeway and railway noise. These
impacts are the most extensive and must be addressed in detail in any analysis.
An initial environmental study with a supplementary noise impact study has been
prepared by the applicant. The noise study has been reviewed by a contract
consultant retained by the City.
The analysis of the noise environment is as follows:
A. The existing railroad noise level (63dBA) at the southwest facing units
is above California state limits which requires attenuation of the
levels within the individual units.
B. The existing freeway greatly impacts the site from 78dBA (CNEL) at the
third floor level to 75dBA (CNEL) at the 2nd floor level. Such levels
also require interior sound alteration by the state. The courtyard of
Phase I would be impacted by levels of 69dBA. 65dBA is considered the
maximum level acceptable for recreational areas.
C. The proposed high speed rail system is expected to impact the nearest
units by single events of about 80dBA and at a worst case 130 operations
per day this could result in 66dBA (CNEL) reading (including Amtrak
freight).
D. The potential noise impact from increased Newport Avenue traffic
due to a railroad crossing, could reach CNEL levels of 66dBA at the
upper floors and 60dBA at the ground level.
ANALYSIS
The application conforms to zoning code regulations with the exception of the
open space issue. Without the purchase or long-term lease of the two small
adjoining parcels, the project is slightly below the 45% open space figure.
Since the freeway embankment is going to remain as open space, its landscaping
will definitely enhance the view of this feature and the 45% open space
allowance could be considered. But, since this additional land is not within
the City, annexation of said parcel should be instituted at the owners expense.
The design should minimize any negative visual effect of the parking and
driveway by the use of mounding and screening perimeter walls.
The preliminary planting plans provides a conceptual plant palet but does not
indicate locations of specific species. The species selected would appear not
to present any problems unless improperly located.
Public Hearing No. 2
August 22, 1983
Page 3
The architecture is a contemporary style but should easily be compatible with
the surrounding buildings by the use of hip roofs. The elevations should be
viewed as conceptual. Detailed plans will be reviewed by staff at the plan
check phase which will then be submitted for Commission review.
Staff has some concern regarding the three-phase construction proposal. If this
plan is to be approved, the developer should provide the City with a precise
program work schedule. Each phase should be able to stand by itself in regard
to zoning, building, and safety matters upon each completion. Also, provisions
should be presented to insure the health, safety and comfort of those residents
occupying the first phases while construction work continues on the site.
Parking accommodation should be assigned at two (2) spaces per unit and included
in the Convenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's). Additional parking can
be accommodated at the sacrifice of some planting areas. This would however
increase the degree of variance with the open space standards. Staff believes
that additional visitor parking should be seriously considered due to the size
of the project.
The noise study found that interior noise criteria could be met without use of a
highway noise barrier. Non -opening windows and well -sealed doors can be
utilized to reach specified limits. Recreational use of areas between the
development and freeway would be infeasible with this approach, and walls would
need to be constructed across building gaps to shield interior courtyard areas.
The effects of existing and planned rail activity would require additional
insulation treatment than proposed in the study for units facing the southwest
boundary. Visual improvements for these units could be made by appropriate
landscaping at the boundary. Additional insulation treatment is also
recommended along the southeast boundary to prepare for a possible extension of
Newport Avenue and to mitigate noise from traffic entering and leaving through
the entry gate area.
Noise insulation criteria which must meet worst case noise conditions for the
potential intruding noise sources described above, are presented in figure 1.
The values of Sound Transmission Class (STC) shown represent the minimum design
values which wXould not violate interior noise limits. They apply particularly
to windows and doors, and presumable would be met by proposed wall/ceiling
construction design.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Through building arrangement and use of recommended mitigation measures
the development can comply with the Noise Element of the Tustin Area General
Plan and the Noise Ordinance. The proposed project complies with all provisions
of the Planned Development District with the exception of open space
requirements. The application was noticed with a variance request for that
purpose.
Public Hearing No. 2
August 22, 1983
Page 4
Staff therefore recommends approval of a mitigated Negative Environmental
Declaration and Use Permit No. 83-16 including a variance, subject to the
conditions attached in Exhibit "A".
Should the Planning Commission concur with staff's recommendation, the necessary
resolution will be drafted and forwarded for final adoption at your next
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Warren
Senior Planner
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Attachments: Development Review Summary
Figure 1
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Project Plans
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUMMARY
Project: 161 U i -t Condominium
Location/District. 14091 Newport Ave / Planned Development
Action: Use Permit 83-16
Building:
Front Setback
Side Setback
Rear Setback
Gross Square Footage
Net Floor Square Footage
Height
Number of Stories
Materials/Colors
Lot Size
Lot Coverage
Parking:
Number of Spaces
Ratio (space/square footage)
Percent of Compact Spaces
Type
Uses:
District Requirement Proposed
15'
5'
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Approval
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5' (carport)
4' (carport)
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50% (55% W/ 55.9%
Commission Approval
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20% Max.
1/2 Covered
Multi -Family
327 (shown)
2.03/ Unit
13.2% (43)
Garages, Carports
Open at grade
Residential -
Condo
Number of Public Notifications (Owners): 20 (22 parcels)
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Exhibit A
Conditions of Use Permit No. 83-16
1. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for this condominium project
shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff and City Attorney prior to
their recordation. The CC & R's shall specifically dictate
responsibilities between the homeowners association and private property
owners for the maintenance both interior and exterior of all buildings,
plumbing and electrical facilities. The CC & R's shall also specifically
prohibit the storage of recreational vehicles within the comlex.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan approved by the State Department of
Transportation shall be submitted for staff approval prior to landscaping
the Costa Mesa Freeway embankment as indicated on the approved project site
plan. A written committment from Caltrans shall be submitted
providing for the longterm maintenance of the freeway embankment. If such
committment cannot be obtained, the condominium homeowner's association
shall be responsible for the embankment maintenance as provided in their
recorded Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. (CC & R's)
3. Included within this use permit is the proposed use of adjoining privately
held property and the Costa Mesa Freeway embankment for landscape and open
space purposes. Since portions of the aforementioned areas are located
within the City of Santa Ana, written authorization shall be provided the
City of Tustin from the City of Santa Ana certifying conformance with Santa
Ana zoning regulations for the proposed property use, prior to issuance of
any City Building Permits for the subject condominium project.
Additionally, the project applicant shall initiate on behalf of the City of
Tustin a jurisdictional reorganization application with the County Local
Agency Formation Commission and pay all necessary processing fees. The City
boundary line between the Cities of Tustin and Santa Ana shall be realigned
coterminius with the edge of pavement along the southerly side of the
Newport Freeway.
4. Consideration shall be given to providing additional offstreet guest
parking. The applicant shall submit for staff approval a modified site plan
providing the maximum number of additional spaces the site can accomodate
without reducing interior open space between the buildings. The final site
plan fully dimensioned and detailed along with final building elevations
fully dimensioned and detailed, shall be submitted for Planning Commission
final approval including consideration of the final color scheme and
architectural treatment of all building exteriors.
5. All open dirt areas of future phases shall be maintained weed, building
material and debris free during construction of this project. Dust
retardant or seeding with grass shall be utilized to prevent airborne dust
and soil erosion.
Exhibit A
August 22, 1983
Page 2
6. The final site plan submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission shall be consistent with the illustrative site plan prepared and
submitted by Cardoza Dilallo Associates, Inc. attached for Planning
Commission review. All amenities shown shall be substantially constructed
including pools, spas, volleyball courts and clubhouse. Landscape and
driveway pavement treatments shall also be constructed as indicated and an
expanded driveway realignment shall be incorporated to allow for more
open space within interior open space area.
7. Should security access gates be installed, all units shall be properly wired
to provide communication from the guard house to each unit.
8. The CC & R's shall contain restrictions against the conversion of garage
spaces to any other use except the storage of motor vehicles. The City
shall be a part of the CC & R's and any modification of the CC & R's
concerning this conditions shall require approval by the City of Tustin.
9. Due to the minimal number of project parking spaces to promote usage of
single car garages for the storage of automobiles and not for storage
or conversion to living spaces, garage door openers shall be installed on
all garage doors.
10. The CC & R's and the"Final Department of Real Estate report shall contain
disclosure statements concerning the following matters:
A. Potential Newport Avenue grade crossing to Edinger Avenue.
B. Potential noise impacts from high speed commuter trains on the
railroad tracks adjacent to site.
C. Noise impacts from existing Costa Mesa Freeway potential increases
in Newport Avenue road traffic.
11. Environmental mitigation measures shall be required to reduce both exterior
and interior noise levels to conform with the interior requirements of the
City of Tustin Noise Ordinance. Said mitigation measure as recommended by
the City retained firm of Engineering Sciences shall be included on the
final plans for approval by the Planning Commission. Such mitigation
measures may include construction of sound attention walls, increases in the
quantity of structural insulation and reduction of exposed glazing.
Noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated into the construction
drawings as indicated in Figure 1 and in the body of this Use Permit No.
83-16 report. Evidence of complying with value of Sound Transmission
Classes (STC) as indicated on Figure 1 shall be required of the developer
upon submittal of plan check drawings to the City Building Department.
12. All work within the public right-of-way will require a permit from the City
of Tustin Engineering Department.
13. Sanitation District Water District, new development taxes, and parkland
dedication fees are to be paid prior to building permit issuance.
Exhibit A
August 22, 1983
Page 3
14. The final site plan shall be standardized and reflect all appropriate City
standard drawing numbers. The developer shall construct all missing or
damaged street improvements adjoining said development per the City of
Tustin "Minimum Design Standards of Public Works: and "Street Improvement
Standards." This work shall consist of but is not limited to:
a. curbs and gutters
b. sidewalks
c. drive aprons
d. street pavement
e. street trees
f. street lights
15. The entry drive shall be revised to conform to City of Tustin Standard Plan
No. 108E. This radius type drive requires dedication of additional
right-of-way as shown on said Standard Plan.
16. Continuous 6" concrete curbs shall be provided to separate landscape
planters from parking spaces and drive aisles.
17. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view to the satisfaction
of city staff.
- 18. All signs must be approved by the Planning Department prior to permit
issuance.
19. Separate permits are required for plumbing, electrical, grading, signing and
any work performed within the public right-of-way.
20. A looped domestic water system and easements shall be provided per the
requirements of the City Engineer. If this water system is phased, the
first phase shall be sized for a deadend system.
A minimum of 4-5 water meters will be required depending on the building and
plumbing layout.
Separate meter(s) will be required for the landscape irrigation system.
21. The developer shall provide the city with a construction schedule of
project phasing which will include the following:
a. Time schedule for the anticipated commencement and completion of
each phase.
b. List of all community facilities to be completed in each phase.
Each phase must satisfy all zoning, building and safety requirements
and said requirements must be completed prior to final release of
any structure.
c. Construction program which will insure the health, safety and
comfort of those residents occupying the initial phases while
construction work continues on the site.
22. All required public improvements and Newport Avenue setback landscaping
shall be completed prior to the release for occupancy of phase one.
23. During all phases of construction the project shall institute accepted
grading measures to control sedimentation runoff into the upper Newport Bay
drainage area.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
August 22, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:35 P.M. in the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by White and the Invocation was given by Commissioner
Puckett.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present: James B. Sharp, Chairman
Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem_
Mark Ainslie
Charles Puckett
Kathy Weil
Commissioners
Absent: None
Also present: Donald D. Lamm, Community Development Director
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
MINUTES
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by White, to approve the minutes of
the regu ar meet ng eld AugustS, 1983. Motion carried 4-0 (Commission
Weil arrived at 7:40 p.m. and was not present for approva of the
minutes.)
PUBLIC CONCERNS
'-None.
CONSENT CALENDAR -
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. USE PERMIT 83-14 - RESOLUTION NO. 2111
Applicant: Western Neuro Care Center
Location: 165 North Myrtle and 14851 Yorba Street
Request: 1) Authorization to add 1,600 sq. ft. of office space to
existing convalescent hospital at 165 N. Myrtle; and
2) Authorization to convert former preschool building
into office structure at 14851 Yorba.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation
as contained in the report dated August 22, 1983. A brief slide
presentation of both locations was viewed by Commissioners.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Sharp at 7:38 p.m. The
following person spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-14:
Sandra Hartness, Western Neuro Care Center, reported on services
they will provide to both geriatric and coma patients.
There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was
closed at 7:45 p.m.
After a brief discussion/question-and-answer period, it was moved by,
Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION N0. 2111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, GRANTING A USE PERMIT (83-14) FOR EXPANSION OF
WESTERN NEURO CARE CENTER AT 185 N. MYRTLE AND 14851 YORBA
The motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commie )n Minutes
August 22, 1983 --
Page 2
AGENDA ORDER
3. USE PERMIT 83-18&TENTATIVE TRACT 11564 - RESOLUTIONS NO. 2108&2109
Applicant: James Manning
Location: 14682 Holt Avenue
Request: Authorizationto construct 5 townhomes at 14682 Holt
Avenue. A tentative tract map has been submitted in
conjunction with the Use Permit to subdivide property
for the townhomes.
This item was considered at this time at the applicant's request.
The Community Development Director responded that the Commission
could consider Tentative Tract 11564 (New Business Item No. 2) in
conjunction with the Use Permit.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation
as contained in the report dated August 22, 1983. A brief slide
presentation was viewed by Commission members.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There being
no speakers on the matter, the public hearing was closed.
Following a brief question -and -answer period, it was moved by Puck-
ett, seconded by Weil, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTON NO. 2108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE (5) UNIT RESIDEN-
TIAL TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Carried 5-0.
It was then moved by Weil, seconded by Ainslie, to adopt the follow- _
ing resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 11564 LOCATED AT 14682 HOLT AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0.
2. USE PERMIT 83-16 & TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11370 - RESOLUTION NO. 2110
Applicant: Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Location: Southerly Terminus of Newport Avenue
Request: Authorization to develop 161 residential condominium
units and to vary with the open space requirements of
the Planned Development District. A tentative tract map
has been filed in conjunction with subject project.
Chairman Sharp indicated that the Commission would consider Tenta-
tive Tract No. 11370 (New Business Item No. 1) in conjunction with
the Use Permit application.
The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendation as
contained in the report dated August 22-, 1983, and slides were
viewed by Commissioners. Commission/staff discussion followed.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. The following
spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-16 and Tentative Tract No. 11370:
Pat Walla, Vice President of Pacific Coast Builders, stated the con-
ditions as written by staff are accepted, and he thanked staff for
the presentation. Mr. Walla responded to Commission questions
regarding visitor parking; security access gates; notice to future
homeowners that there is noise from the freeway, railroad and New-
port Avenue as required by the Department of Real Estate; time
limits on close of escrow; and total construction time for the three
phases.
Chuck Reynolds, Civil Engineer, responded to Commission questions on
the drainage system.
Planning Commi-_ .in Minutes
August 22, 1983
Page 3
Dave Lorenzini, Harris & Lorenzini architectural firm, made several
clarifications on the staff report, and requested corrections to the
conditions of Use Permit 83-16 to which staff and Commission
agreed. Mr. Lorenzini responded to Commission questions on project
design.
There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was
closed at 8:47 p.m.
Commission/staff discussion followed regarding fire safety require-
ments and provision of adequate guest parking.
It was then moved by Ainslie, seconded by White, to.continue the
matter and give the applicant another two weeks to possibly come up
with a better parking layout to provide additional guest parking
spaces in return for less open space.
Following Commission/staff discussion regarding parking ratio stan-
dards, the motion died 1-4, Puckett, Sharp, White, Weil opposed.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by White, to:
1) Approve a mitigated Negative Environmental Declaration and Use
Permit 83-16 including a variance, subject to conditions in
Exhibit A as presented by staff;
2) Amend Exhibit A as follows: Condition (4) to include final
review of preliminary landscape plans, i.e., final elevations,
final site plan, etc. Condition (7) to include provision for
ample vehicle turnaround space between the guard shack or
entrance device and any future gate location to prevent stacking
of cars should they be rejected entry into the facility; and
3) Direct staff to draft appropriate resolution. .
After Commission discussion, the motion carried 4-1, Ainslie
opposed.
It was then moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF REVISED
TENTATIVE TRACT 11370
Carried 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS
1. DEPARTMR:NTAL PROJECT STATUS - WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 1983
The Director of Community Development presented the Departmental
Status Report dated August 15, 1983, and responded to Commission
questions.
2. REPORT ON COUNCIL ACTIONS - AUGUST 15, 1983
The report dated August 22, 1983,
of August 15, 1983, was received
consent.
* ' COMMISSION CONCERNS
1. GUEST PARKING
of Council actions at its meeting
and filed by unanimous informal
Commissioner Ainslie stated his experience with condominium projects
indicates lack of sufficient guest parking. He stated that rubber
stamp open space requirements lose effectiveness in certain applica-
tions when other amenities are sacrificed for same.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 22, 1983
Page 4
In response to Commissioner Ainslie's request that staff study guest
parking requirement for multiple -family districts, the Director of
Community Development indicated he would supply Commissioners with a
survey, which was conducted by the City of Anaheim, of all 26 Orange
County cities of parking requirements.
2. STAFF COMMENDATION
Commissioner White commended Senior Planner Alan Warren on his staff
presentation relative to Use Permit 83-16.
3. ABATEMENT OF INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
Commissioner Puckett confirmed that staff should implement a zoning
enforcement program for the abatement of inoperative vehicles on
private property.
4. BULLET TRAIN REPORT
Commissioner Weil presented an oral report on the proposed Southern
California bullet train route.
AmmIRNMFNT
There being no further business, it was moved by Weil, seconded by
White, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting on
September 12, 1983. Carried 5-0.
CHAIRMAN
EtECCORDING SEC E ARY
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RESOLUTION NO. 2113
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 83-16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DEVELOPMENT
AND USE OF A 161 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
AT 14901 NEWPORT AVENUE AND TO VARY FROM THE OPEN
SPACE PROVISION OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
DISTRICT
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Use Permit 83-16), has
been filed on behalf of Pacific Coast Builders to
request authorization to develop a 161 -unit condominium
project at the southerly terminus of Newport Avenue and
to vary from the open space provisions of the Planned
Development Zone District.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following
findings of fact:
1. That establishment, maintenance, and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or morals of the persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, in
that:
a. the proposed activity is in compliance with the
use restrictions and application procedures of the
City Code Section 9224d.1, 9291 and 9292;
b. the project is in conformance with the intent of
the City's development standards.
2. The establishment, maintenance and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be detrimental to the
comfort and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the proposed use in
that the activity is proposed for the correct land
use and zoning classification and shall be developed
in a manner prescribed by the City's development and
zoning provisions.
3. The establishment, maintenance and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be injurious or
detrimental to property, improvements in the
neighborhood, or general welfare of the City in that
the project will be constructed in conformance with
1979 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by Ordinance
No. 835.
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Resolution No. 113
September 12, 1983
Page 2
4. The filing of a Negative Declaration with mitigating
measures is hereby approved incorporating the
recommendations of two consulting acoustical
engineers, Gorden Bricken and Associates and
Engineering Sciences, Inc.
5. The proposed development shall be in accordance with
the development policies adopted by the City Council,
Uniform Building Code as administered by the Building
Official, Fire Code as administered by the Orange
County Fire Marshal, and street improvement
requirements as administered by the City Engineer.
6. Final development plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission and Community
Development Department.
II. The Planning Commission hereby grants Conditional Use
Permit No. 83-16, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for this
condominium project shall be reviewed and approved by
City Staff and City Attorney prior to their
recordation. The CC & R's shall specifically dictate
responsibilities between the homeowners association and
private property owners for the maintenance both
interior and exterior of all buildings, plumbing and
electrical facilities. The CC & R's shall also
specifically prohibit the storage of recreational
vehicles within the complex.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan approved by the State
Department of Transportation shall be submitted for
staff approval prior to landscaping the Costa Mesa
Freeway embankment as indicated on the approved project
site plan. A written committment from Caltrans shall be
submitted providing for the long term maintenance of the
freeway embankment. If such commitment cannot be
obtained, the condominium homeowner's association shall
be responsible for the embankment maintenance as
provided in their recorded Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC & R's).
3. Included within this use permit is the proposed use
of adjoining privately held property and the Costa Mesa
Freeway embankment for landscape and open space
purposes. Since portions of the aforementioned areas
are located within the City of Santa Ana, written
authorization shall be provided the City of Tustin from
the City of Santa Ana certifying conformance with Santa
Ana zoning regulations for the proposed property use,
prior to issuance of any City Building Permits for the
subject condominium project. Additionally, the project
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applicant shall initiate on behalf of the City of Tustin
a jurisdictional reorganization application with the
County Local Agency Formation Commission and pay all
necessary processing fees. The City boundary line
between the Cities of Tustin and Santa Ana shall be
realigned coterminius with the edge of pavement along
the southerly side of the Newport Freeway.
4. Consideration shall be given to providing additional
off-street guest parking. The applicant shall submit
for staff approval a modified site plan providing the
maximum number of additional spaces the site can
accomodate without reducing interior open space between
the buildings. The final site plan fully dimensioned
and detailed along with final building elevations and
preliminary landscape plan fully dimensioned and
detailed, shall be submitted for Planning Commission
final approval including consideration of the final
color scheme and architectural treatment of all building
exteriors.
5. All open dirt areas of future phases shall be
maintained weed, building material and debris free
during construction of this project. Dust retardant or
seeding with grass shall be utilized to prevent airborne
dust and soil erosion.
6. The final site plan submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission shall be consistent
with the illustrative site plan prepared and submitted
by Cardoza Dilallo Associates, Inc. as reviewed by the
Planning Commission. All amenities shown shall be
substantially constructed including pools, spas,
volleyball courts and clubhouse. Landscape and driveway
pavement treatments shall also be constructed as
indicated and an expanded driveway realignment shall be
incorporated to allow for more open space within
interior open space area.
7. Should security access gates be installed, all units
shall be properly wired to provide communication from
the guard house to each unit and that a turnaround area
shall be provided between the guard house or entrance
device and any future gate location to prevent the
stacking of vehicles should they be rejected entry into
the facility.
8. The CC & R's shall contain restrictions against the
conversion of garage spaces to any other use except the
storage of motor vehicles. The City shall be a part of
the CC & R's and any modification of the CC & R's
concerning this conditions shall require approval by the
City of Tustin.
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9. Due to the minimal number of project parking spaces
to promote usage of single car garages for the storage
of automobiles and not for storage or conversion to
living spaces, garage door openers shall be installed on
all garage doors.
10. The CC & R's and the Final Department of Real Estate
report shall contain disclosure statements concerning
the following matters:
A. Potential Newport Avenue grade crossing to Edinger
Avenue.
B. Potential noise impacts from high speed commuter
trains on the railroad tracks adjacent to site.
C. Noise impacts from existing Costa Mesa Freeway
and potential increases in Newport Avenue road
traffic.
11. Environmental mitigation measures shall be required
to reduce both exterior and interior noise levels to
conform with the interior requirements of the City of
Tustin Noise Ordinance. Said mitigation measures as
recommended by the City -retained firm of Engineering
Sciences, Inc. shall be included on the final plans for
approval by the Planning Commission. Such mitigation
measures may include construction of sound attenuation
walls, increases in the quantity of structural
insulation and reduction of exposed glazing.
Noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated
into the construction drawings as indicated in Figure
and in the body of this Use Permit No. 83-16 report.
Evidence of complying with value of Sound Transmission
Classes (STC) as indicated on Figure 1 shall be
required of the developer upon submittal of plan check
drawings to the City Building Department.
12. All work within the public right-of-way will
require a permit from the City of Tustin Engineering
Department.
13. Sanitation District Water District, new development
taxes, and parkland dedication fees are to be paid
prior to building permit issuance.
14. The final site plan shall be standardized and
reflect all appropriate City standard drawing numbers.
The developer shall construct all missing or damaged
street improvements adjoining said development per the
City of Tustin "Minimum Design Standards of Public
Works: and "Street Improvement Standards." This work
shall consist of but is not limited to:
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a. curbs and gutters
b. sidewalks
c. drive aprons
d. street pavement
e. street trees
f. street lights
15. The entry drive shall be revised to conform to C i ty of
Tustin Standard Plan No. 108E. This radius type drive
requires dedication of additional right-of-way as shown on
said Standard Plan.
16. Continuous concrete curbs shall be provided to separate
landscape planters from parking spaces and drive aisles.
17. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view to
the satisfaction of city staff.
18. All signs must be approved by the Planning Department
prior to permit issuance.
19. Separate permits are required for plumbing, electrical,
grading, signing and any work performed within the public
right-of-way.
20. A looped domestic water system and easements shall be
provided per the requirements of the City Engineer. If this
water system is phased, the first phase shall be sized for a
deadend system.
A minimum of 4-5 water meters will be required depending on
the building and plumbing layout.
Separate meter(s) will be required for the landscape
irrigation system.
21. The developer shall provide the city with a construction
schedule of project phasing which will include the following:
a. Time schedule for the anticipated commencement and
completion of each phase.
b. List of all community facilities to be completed in each
phase. Each phase must satisfy all zoning, building and
safety requirements and said requirements must be
completed prior to final release of any structure.
c. Construction program which will insure the health, safety
and comfort of those residents occupying the initial
phases while construction work continues on the site.
22. All required public improvements and Newport Avenue
setback landscaping shall be completed prior to the release
for occupancy of phase one.
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23. During all phases of construction the project shall
institute accepted grading measures to control
sedimentation runoff into the Upper Newport Bay drainage
area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of th Planning Commission,
City of Tustin held on the day of 1983.
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Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
James B. Sharp, C airm n