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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3894RESOLUTION NO. 3894 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AS ADEQUATE THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16527, AND ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR DESIGN REVIEW 03-0~15 AND FINDING ALL FEASIBLE MITGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCOPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: That Design Review 03-015 and Tentative Tract Map 16527 are considered "projects" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act; A draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and distributed for public review. The draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration evaluated the implications of the project; and, The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Director and other interested parties with respect to the subject draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. A Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The Planning Commission has received and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 16527 and approving Design Review 03-015 and found that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the proposed project. On the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public hearing process, the Planning Commission finds that there will not be a significant effect as a result of the project. In addition, the Planning Commission finds that the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Resolution No. 3894 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 13th day of October, 2003. ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary ' ~NDAC. JENN/J~S ~ "Chairperson (~/ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3894 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 13th day of October, 2003. ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 573-3100 NEGATIVE DECLARATION Project Tkle: Design Review (DR) 03-015 and Tentative Tract Map 16527 Project Location: 1123 Warner Avenue, Tustin, County of Orange Project Description: A request by the Voit Development Company to construct the "Tustin Gateway Business Park", consisting of nineteen (19) new industrial buildings on the remaining vacant 14.9 acres of the former Steelcase property at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Pullman Avenue. The buildings will range from approximately 3,800 to 37,000 square feet in size. The application also includes Tentative Tract Map 16527 to subdivide Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 2002-237 into seven (7) parcels, one (1) of which will contain thirteen (13) of the nineteen (19) buildings offering future owners fee title to the land underneath the building and an undivided interest in the common area (parking lots, drive areas, and landscape areas); the remaining six (6) buildings will be located on fee simple lots. Project Proponent: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Matt West Telephone: (714) 573-3118 The Community Development Department has conducted an Initial Study for the above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of that study hereby finds: [] That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. That potential significant effects were identified, but revisions have been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said Mitigation Measures are included in Attachment A of the Initial Study which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. The Initial Study which provides the basis for this determination is attached and is on file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins with the public notice of Negative Declaration and extends for twenty (20) calendar days. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review period may be extended if deemed necessary. REVIEW PERIOD ENDS AT 4:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. Date September 23, 2003 ~J.~~~,--~'. Elizabeth A. Binsack Community Development Director COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 573-3100 INITIAL STUDY A. BACKGROUND Project Title: Tustin Gateway Business Park Lead Agency: City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, California 92780 Lead Agency Contact Person: Matt West Phone: 714/573-3118 Project Location: 1123 Warner Avenue Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Voit Development Company 26 Corporate Plaza, Suite 260 Newport Beach, CA 92660 General Plan Designation: Industrial Zoning Designation: Planned Community Industrial (PC-1ND) Project Description: A request to construct the "Tustin Gateway Business Park", consisting of nineteen (19) new industrial buildings on the remaining vacant 14.9 acres of the former Steelcase property. The buildings will range from approximately 3,800 to 37,000 square feet in size. The application also includes Tentative Tract Map 16527 to subdivide Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 2002-237 into seven (7) parcels, one (1) of which will contain thirteen (13) of the nineteen (19) buildings offering future owners fee title to the land underneath the building and an undivided interest in the common area (parking lots, drive areas, and landscape areas); the remaining six (6) buildings will be located on fee simple lots. Surrounding Uses: North: Industrial/Warehouse South: Industrial/Warehouse East: Industrial/Warehouse West: IndustriaFWarehouse Other public agencies whose approval is required: [] Orange County Fire Authority [] [] Orange County Health Care Agency [] [] South Coast Air Quality Management [] District Other: City of lrvine City of Santa Orange County EMA B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D below. [] Aesthetics [] Air Quality [] Cultural Resources [] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [] Land Use/Planning [] Noise [] Public Services [] Transportation/Traffic [] Mandatory Findings of Significance [] Agriculture Resources [] Biological Resources [] Geology/Soils [] Hydrology/Water Quality [] Mineral Resources [] Population/Housing [] Recreation [] Utilities/Service Systems C. DETERMINATION: 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 revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that although the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described in the attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed projeCt could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR OR NEGATiVE DECLARATION'pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR OR NEGATiVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and no further documentation is required. f~,~4/.~.g~i_ _ _./~-~~ Date September 23~2003 Elizabeth Binsack Community Development Director 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Directions A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact"answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). All answers must take into account the whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level, indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, and E1R is required. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross- referenced). Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EII~ or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. The explanahon of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and, b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and :its sun-oundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determthLng whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califorma Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Fan, land, Unique Farmland, or Farm/and of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict ~vith existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the sigmficance criteria established by the applicable ak quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Resuk in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number ofneoDIe? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant Incorporation Impact Nolmpact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project: a) Have a substantial~adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifiqations, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial'adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or minatory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation potty or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Narmral Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the proj ect: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defured in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporation Impact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] No Impact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alqnist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence ora known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Sl~ecial Publication 42. ii) SU'ong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (2001), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the enviroranent through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the envirmwnent? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ~vould the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the pro ect area'? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant Incorporation Impact Nolmpact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that them would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course ora stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute nmoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polhited runoff?. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? k) Potentially impact stormwater nmoff from construction activities? Less Than Significant Potentially ~Vith Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact [] [] [] [] 1) Potentially impact'stormwater runoff from post- construction activities? m) Result in a potential for discharge ofstormwater pollutants from areas of material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas, loading docks or other outdoor work areas? n) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters? o) Create the potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff to cause environmental hahn? p) Create significant increases in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? XI. NOISE- Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Significant Impact Nolmpact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or petiodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excess anise levels? XII.POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacemem housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? XIII. PUBLIC SER¥ICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? Potentially Significant Impact Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact XIV. RECREATION- a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regiqnal parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which m/ght have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of veh/cle trips; the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause siginficant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the conslruction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant Incorporation Impact Nolmpact [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f') Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaiinng levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or ammal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when' viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects, which w/Il cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant ~V~th Mitigation Incorporation Significant Impact No Impact ATTACHMENT A EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS , DESIGN REVIEW 03-0'15 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP '16527 1123 WARNER AVENUE BACKGROUND The subject site is located in an urbanized area of the city developed with industrial buildings and uses. The property is bordered by buildings generally over 100,000 square feet with warehousing, distribution, and research and development uses. The site is currently vacant, previously containing approximately half a one million square foot industrial building complex for the use of Steelcase, Inc. Steelcase, Inc. recently completed a demolition and remodeling project, which included the demolition of approximately half the complex, which was located on the newly created Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 2002-237 where the proposed project is located. The proposed project consists of constructing nineteen (19) new industrial buildings on the remaining vacant 14.9 acres of Parcel 2. The buildings will range from approximately 3,800 to 37,000 square feet in size and accommodate a range of uses such as offices, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and research and development. The application also includes Tentative Tract Map 16527 to subdivide Parcel 2 into seven (7) parcels, one (1) of which will contain thirteen (13) of the nineteen (19) buildings offering future owners fee title to the land underneath the building and an undivided interest in the common area (parking lots, drive areas, and landscape areas); the remaining six (6) buildings will be located on fee simple lots. An initial study was prepared to determine if the new structures would have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment. 1. AESTHETICS Items c & d - Less Than Significant Impact: The project includes construction of nineteen (19) new industrial/office buildings on the remaining vacant 14.9 acres of the former Steelcase property. The site spans from Warner Avenue to Bell Avenue between the remaining parcel of the former Steelcase property and the A.T. & S.F. Railroad right-of-way. The site is surrounded by buildings generally over 100,000 square feet with warehousing, distribution, and research and development uses. The buildings will be located in approximately the same location as the previous building area. The new buildings will have similar large massing and appearance to nearby development along Warner Avenue and Bell Avenue. While the proposed project consists of nineteen (19) buildings, they will be configured to appear as a large building mass. The buildings will also have similar building colors and wall articulations as other developments and dense perimeter and parking lot landscaping. In addition, the project will include new freestanding light standards with shielding as necessary and building-mounted lighting at 90-degree angles. The lighting will not create, a new source of substantial light or glare affecting day or nighttime views in the area. The proposed appearance, placement of the new buildings, landscaping, and lighting will reduce potential impacts related to the visual character of the site and area to a level of insignificance. Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 2 of 12 Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Field Inspection Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Items a, & b - No Impact: The site is surrounded by buildings generally over 100,000 square feet with warehousing, distribution, and research and development uses. The subject property is not located on a scenic vista and will not disturb any trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings located on a State scenic highway. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Field Inspection 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Items a, b & c - No Impact: The property is currently a vacant, graded parcel not used for a farming or agricultural use; the site was previously developed with approximately 500,000 square feet of industrial building area. The new buildings will have no impacts on any Prime or Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, nor will it conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. The proposed project will not result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin General Plan Field Inspection Submitted Plans Tustin City Code 3. AIR Q!UALITY Items a, b, c, d & e - Less Than Siqnificant Impact: The project will temporarily increase the amount of short-term emissions to the area due to grading of the property and construction activities. Since the site is relatively flat, only minor grading will be required. The project is below the thresholds of significance established by Tables 6-2 and 6-3 of the Air Quality Management District's CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The Air Quality Management District's CEQA Air Quality Handbook is intended to provide professional guidance for analyzing and Attachment A DR. 02-031 Page 3 of 12 mitigating air quality impacts of projects when preparing environmental documents. The construction of less than 1,102,520 square feet of building, the grading of less than 177.00 acres, and the operation of less than 276,000 square feet of industrial is not considered a significant impact. Since the total building area will be 266,324 square feet on 14.9 acres of land and is less than the threshold, no impact is anticipated. Less than significant short-term emissions associated with grading, construction, and operation of the proposed project will comply with the regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the City of Tustin Grading Manual, which includes requirements for dust control. As such, the proposed project will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any applicable air quality plan, result in a cumulatively considerable increase of any criteria pollutant as applicable by Federal or ambient air quality standard, nor will it expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, or create objectionable odor affecting a substantial number of people. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules & Regulations City of Tustin Grading Manual Project Application Field Inspection 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Item e - Less Than Significant Impact: The property is currently a vacant 14.9-acre lot. The site is located between Warner Avenue and Bell Avenue generally between the remaining parcel of the former Steelcase property and the A.T. & S.F. Railroad right-of-way and is surrounded by buildings generally over 100,000 square feet with warehousing, distribution, and research and development uses. To fulfill an existing contractual agreement with the City of Tustin, the property owner will need to install new sidewalks in locations where sidewalks do not currently exist. Installation of sidewalks along Bell Avenue will cause the removal of a few mature eucalyptus trees. While these trees are not unique and there is no tree preservation policy, the project will include the planting of replacement trees and landscape materials in accordance with the Tustin Landscape and Irrigation guidelines, implementation of the proposed project will reduce any impacts related to the removal of trees to a level of insignificance. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Field inspection Submitted Plans Tustin City Code A~tachment A DR 02-031 Page 4 of 12 Items ia, b, c, d, & f- No Impact: The property is currently a vacant 14.9-acre site surrounded by buildings generally over ,100,000 square feet with warehousing, distribution, and research and development uses. The site is not inhabited by any sensitive or special status species of animals. The proposed project will have no impacts on animal populations, diversity of species, or migratory patterns. The project will include the planting of new trees and landscape materials, which will be provided in accordance with the Tustin Landscape and Irrigation guidelines. No impacts to any unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal life identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will occur as a result of this proposed project. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Field Inspection Submitted Plans Tustin City Code 5. CULTURALRESOURCES Items a, b, c, & d - No Impact: The project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource since none are known to exist on the project site and the site is not located in an area of high paleontological sensitivity. There are no unique geologic features on the site. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin Zoning Code Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Tustin Historical Resources Survey Report 6. GEOLOGY & SOILS Items a-ii, a-iii, & d - Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed building will be located on expansive soil and is located within an area that may subject people or structures to strong seismic ground shaking and seismic- related ground failure including liquefaction. However, a soils report is required to be submitted prior to building permit issuance per the 2001 Uniform Building Code to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 18, which requires proper excavation and fills for buildings, structures, foundations, and retaining structures, and appropriate construction techniques to ensure seismic stability. Attachment A DR 02-031 ' Page 5 of 12, Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Tustin General Plan Tustin City Code 2001 Uniform Building Code Project Application Field Evaluation Items a-i, a-iv, b, c, & e - No Impact: The project site is not located within an area on the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. The project will not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, and will not result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, or collapse. Since all new buildings in the City are required to operate on the existing sewer system, the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems will not be necessary. Sources: Tustin General Plan Tustin City Code 2001 Uniform Building Code Project Application Field Evaluation 7. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Items a, b, c, d, e, f, ,q, & h - No Impact: The project includes construction of nineteen (19) new industrial/office buildings on an existing vacant 14.9-acre site and is not anticipated to result in exposure to hazardous substances or interfere with emergency response or evacuation. The applicant is not proposing to transport, use, or dispose of hazardous materials, and future tenants of building will be required to comply with current regulations before transporting, using, or disposing of hazardous materials. The project area is not located on any potential impact zones identified for John Wayne Airport and not adjacent to wildland areas that would be subject to fires. All grading and construction is subj,ect to compliance with all applicable Uniform Building and Fire Codes. As such, the project is not anticipated to result in any significant hazards. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Uniform Building and Fire Codes Submitted Plans Tustin General Plan A~achment A DR 02-031 Page 6 of 12 8. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY Items a, bI CI dI e, k, I, m, n & o - Less Than Si.qnificant Impact: The project site is relatively flat, and the proposed project will continue to maintain a relatively flat site with improved site drainage, including roads, curbs and gutters, and additional landscaping. There will be new construction and there is the potential to impact stormwater runoff from construction and post-construction activities or stormwater pollutant from loading docks and delivery areas. There is also the potential for discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters and changes in the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff. However, the project is required to comply with the City's Water Quality Ordinance and most recently adopted NPDES permit (Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Order R8-2002-0010), thus reducing any potential impacts to a level of insignificance. Together, these regulations minimize water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into local waters. As such, the project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality in the area. Mitigation Measures: None Required. Sources: Field Verification Submitted Plans Tustin City Code California Seismic Hazard Zone Map, Tustin Quadrangle, January 17, 2001 Items f, .q, h, i, j, & p - No Impact: The project site is relatively flat, and the proposed project will continue to maintain a relatively fiat site with improved site drainage and additional landscaping that will not result in substantial erosion, siltation, or flooding on- or off-site. The project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge resulting in a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Flood Insurance Rate Map, nor is the project located within a lO0-year flood hazard area structures which will impede or redirect flood flows. The project site will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death as a result of the fail!ure of a levee or dam, or by inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. Mitigation Measures: None Required. Sources: Field Verification Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Federal Insurance Rate Map Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 7 of 12 9. LAND'USE PLANNING Items a, b & c - No Impact: The subject property is designated by the General Plan Land Use Map as Industrial and zoned Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND). The proposed project will be consistent with the applicable land use and zoning regulations. The proposed project will not divide an established community since it includes construction on an existing site completely surrounded by other similar industrial buildings in an urbanized area. The proposed project is not located in a conservation plan or natural community conservation plan area. Mitigation Measures: None Required. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Tustin Zoning Map 10. MINERAL RESOURCES Items a & b- No Impact: The proposed project will occur on a currently vacant site; however, the site was recently paved and had approximately 500,000 square feet of industrial building area. Construction on the site will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource and is not located in a mineral resource recovery site. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan 11.NOISE Items a, b, c & d- Less Than Si,qnificant Impact: The project includes construction of approximately 266,000 square feet of industrial and office building area on an existing vacant site. Although, the grading and construction of the site may result in typical temporary construction noise impacts, the Tu~stin Noise Ordinance only allows construction activities to occur during the daytime on Monday through Saturday to eliminate construction noise during the nighttime hours. A~tachment A DR 02-031 Page 8 o£ 12 Long-term noise in the area is not anticipated to increase significantly since activities will take place in enclosed buildings and the amount of on-site and off-site traffic is typical'of an industrial development and not considered to be significant. The site is also located near the SR-55 Freeway, which generates significantly more noise than is anticipated for the proposed project. The proposed project will not create excessive ground vibrations, nor will it create a permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels beyond the established standards. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Item e & f- No Impact: While the project is located within the airport land use plan for John Wayne Airport, the typical aircraft noise level in the area is approximately 65dBA CNEL and the Noise Ordinance allows noise levels up to 70dBA for industrial sites. Also, standard building techniques will provide sufficient insulation to prevent people working in the buildings from being exposed to excessive noise. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Tustin Zoning Code 12. POPUiLATION & HOUSING Items a, b, and c- No Impact: The proposed industrial project will not induce substantial population growth in the area and will not induce substantial population growth wherein new streets or new public services will need to be created. Since the site was recently improved with approximately 500,000 square feet of industrial building area, the construction of the new buildings will not displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Soumes: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 9 of 12 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Item a - No Impact: The proposed project is in an existing urbanized area where fire and police protection are currently provided. No increase in population is anticipated. The project ~will not create demand for an alteration of or addition to government facilities or services (i.e. fire and police protection, schools, parks, and other public facilities). Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code 14. RECREATION Items a & b - No Impact: The project is not located in proximity to recreational facilities. As an industrial development, the project will not increase the use of existing parks or contribute to a substantial deterioration of park facilities, nor will the project include recreational facilities that will have an adverse physical effect on the environment. No parkland dedication will be required as a result of this project. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Item a and d- Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporation: The traffic analysis for this project is contained in a document prepared by LSA Associates Inc. ("LSA") (Attachment B). Intersection analyses were performed for the two critical intersections (Warner Avenue/Pullman Street and Red Hill Avenue/ Bell Avenue) to determine if any significant traffic impacts would result from the project. The Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue intersection is presently at Level of Service ("LOS") A, which is the best level (LOS A through D are considered acceptable). LOS A is maintained with the addition of the proposed project. While the project will not impact the LOS of the Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue intersection, the project traffic will comprise approximately seven (7) percent of the traffic volume at the intersection once the project is finished. To minimize cumulative impacts, the applicant should be required to participate in a Capital Improvement Program project to signalize the Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue intersection and provide a proportionate share toward the cost of constructing the traffic signal. The Warner Avenue/Pullman Avenue intersection was also analyzed at LOS D or better and acceptable operations are maintained at this location for project conditions and Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 10 of 12 cumulative conditions. This intersection also serves as a project access, and the proposed volume at this location will not have a significant impact. The trarrfic analysis also concludes that the project will not generate a significant traffic impact on the surrounding street system. While the project is identified to have an impact on the volume of the Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue intersection, the project impacts are not considered significant as a whole, in addition, the analysis shows 'that the trip generations for the current project are consistent with the operations of the former Steelcase facility. The proposed project will share a common drive aisle with the property owner immediately to the west of the subject property. The shared drive aisle will be located at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Pullman Avenue and will have potential vehicle conflicts if not appropriately mitigated. The LSA analysis provides an on-site recommendation so that acceptable project access will be provided. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: Mitigation Measure 1: The applicant shall pay an "in-lieu" traffic impact mitigation fee of $14,000 to the City' of Tustin prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for the proposed project. The "in-lieu" fee shall be based upon the proportionate share of the cost to mitigate traffic impacts that are a direct result of the proposed project, based upon the traffic study prepared by LSA, dated September 12, 2003, for the project. The study indicates a seven percent (7%) proportionate share for the project impacts at the Red Hill/Bell intersection, which translates to $14,000 (7% x $200,000 improvement cost). The City shall apply the "in-lieu" fee to projects in the vicinity of the proposed project that provide traffic relief. The "in-l,ieu" fee shall relieve the applicant of any further traffic mitigation obligations. Mitigati;on Measure 2: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy, the applicant shall install a minimum of two (2) stop signs at the internal, east/west and north/south drive aisles of Lot 7, at the Warner Avenue/Pullman Avenue entrance, to control traffic entering the common drive aisle shared with the property at 1123 Warner Avenue. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Attachment B - "Tustin Gateway Traffic Analysis" by LSA Associates, Inc. (Dated September 12, 2003) Item e - Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed project will result in nineteen (19) new buildings. Six (6) of the largest buildings will be on fee simple lots with reciprocal driveways and access. Since the Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 11 of 12 three (3) north/south drive aisles will exceed the maximum distance for a drive aisle without a turn-around as required by the Orange County Fire Authority, emergency access'vehicle gates will be installed at the terminus of each drive aisle to ensure adequate access across the development. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Items b, c, f & g - No Impact: The proposed project will not induce substantial population or growth wherein the project will not result in changes to air traffic patterns, or conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation such as bus turnouts or bicycle racks. The project includes sufficient parking on-site to comply with current parking requirements for the proposed use. As such, no impacts to parking are anticipated. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Parking Analysis 16. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS Items a, b, c, d, e, f & g - No Impact: The proposed project will not exceed requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board or require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities. The proposed project will utilize the existing sewer and storm drain systems and thus will not require construction of a new storm water drainage facility or solid waste facility. The project will utilize the City's existing trash hauler contract, thus not requiring a new trash hauler. Adequate water supply from existing resources will be available to serve the proposed project. Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Items a, b & c - No Impact: The project grading, construction, and operation are not anticipated to result in any significant impacts related to aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology Attachment A DR 02-031 Page 12 o£12 and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, and traffic. ' The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment nor achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of the long-term It does not have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable or that will cause substantial adverse impacts on human beings. Sources: Submitted Plans Tustin City Code Tustin General Plan S:~Cdd~MA3~Design Review~DR 03-015 (Gateway Bus. Park)',ENV~DR 03-015-ND Attachment A.doc ATTACHMENT B Tustin Gateway: Revised Traffic Analysis LSA 949.553,0666 TEL 949,553.8076 ~'AX September 12, 2003 Mr. James Camp Voit Development Company 26 Corporate Plaza, Suite 260 Newport. Beach, CA 92660 Subject: Tustin Gateway: Revised Traffic Analysis Dear Mr. Camp: In response to comments raised by the City of Tustin on August 27, 2003, LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) has revised the original August 1, 2003, technical analysis of the trip-making potential of the proposed Tustin Gateway project. The original August 1 technical analysis responded to a City of Tustin request that the previous January 14, 2003, trip generation estimation be updated to reflect the new project and that the access locations be evaluated based on this new trip generation (Comment # 19). Additionally, Tustin staff requested that the intersection of Warner Avenue/Pullman Street be evaluated for level of service (LOS) impacts with the addition of project-related traffic (Comment #21). City of Tustin Engineering staff reviewed the original August I submittal and responded with eight comments and a request for revision. This technical analysis provides that response and revision. Figure 1 illustrates the Tustin Gateway site plan. The Tustin Gateway project, along with the recently approved tile/building material use, constitutes the entire site previously occupied by Steelcase. For purposes of this analysis, an existing setting is presented that evaluates the current operations adjacent to the site without either the proposed or approved project. Project related traffic is then added to the existing traffic base to determine direct project-related impacts. Finally, the potential traffic contribution from the approved, but unoccupied tile/building materials use is added to the existing plus project condition to establish a "cumulative" traffic base for use in the evaluation of project access and traffic signal warrants Access to Buildings 1 through 6 will occur primarily via Bell Avenue through a new internal roadway that terminates in a cul-de-sac at the project entry. Additional access to Bell Avenue is provided at two driveways to the east and west of the internal roadway. Buildings 7 through 19 will take access to the arterial street system via Warner Avenue at the intersection at Warner Avenue/Pullman. The project entry/exit creates the northerly leg of this intersection. A minor driveway is also planned along Warner Avenue to the east of Pullman Street. TRIP GENERATION The potential trip generation for the Tustin Gateway project is illustrated in Table A (attached). Table A also includes the trip generation for the previous Steelcase facility (now vacant) and the recently approved tile/building material use. This is the format for trip generation that was included in the January 14~ 2003, materials. The proposed Tustin Gateway project is a collection of office/warehouse O~/l 2/03<~P \VCO330\teciq_analysis doc> operations totaling 266,324 square feet. As noted in Table A, 95,792 square feet of the project are considered office use. Approximately 45,781 of those square feet are in mezzanine and could be storage ~or warehouse. However, to present as a worst-case trip generation estimate, this mezzanine space is considered to exhibit the higher trip generation potential of office use. The project, then, is estimated to generate approximately 2,290 average daily trips (ADT), of which 303 would occur in the a.m. peak hour and 315 would occur in the p.m. peak hour. Based on the layout of the buildings and the adjacencies of access, Buildings 1 through 6 are presumed to use Bell Avenue as access, while Buildings 7 through 19 will use Warner Avenue. Buildings I through 6 have the potential to generate approximately 1,570 ADT, of which 208 would occur in the a.m. peak hour and 216 would occur in the p.m. peak hour. The remaining 720 ADT, 95 a.m. peak hour, and 99 p.m. peak hour trips are attributable to Buildings 7 through 19. This calculation is based on the square footages of each portion of the project applied to the total trip generation. TRIP DISTRIBUTION AND ASSIGNMENT Project trips are assigned to the adjacent streets based on probable origins/destinations of employees and patrons. The SR-55 Freeway provides regional circulation to the project. Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue are the most proximate and direct north/south and east/west routes, respectively. For Buildings t through 6, 100 percent of the trip generation will enter/leave the site via Bell Avenue and travel to Red Hill Avenue. At Red Hill Avenue, 70 percent will move to/from the north and onto the SR-55 and/or I-5 freeways, while 30 percent will move to/from the south and the SR-55 and/or I~405 freeways. For Buildings 7 through 19, the distribution of east/west travel was split evenly (45 percent in each direction), with a minor 10 percent to/from the south along Pullman Street. Figure 2 illustrates the trip assignment at the driveways based on this trip distribution. A trip assignment that includes the potential traffic contribution from the approved tile/building materials use to the proposed Tustin Gateway project is prepared. For purposes of this analysis, the approved project is assigned to the local streets, 70 percent via Warner Avenue and 30 percent via Bell Avenue. The remaining trip distribution for the approved tile/building materials use is the same as the proposed Tustin Gateway project. That is, once to Red Hill Avenue, 70 percent will move to/from the north, while 30 percent will move to/from the south. Figure 3 illustrates the trip assignment for both the approved and proposed projects. ANALYSIS Levels of service (LOS) have been identified for the intersections of Warner Avenue/Pullman Street and Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue. Existing midweek a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic counts were collected at these intersections in July 2003. LOS was determined based on the existing geometrics and these traffic volumes using the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology for Warner Avenue/Pullman Street. The Highway Capacity Manual, Unsignalized Intersection methodology was used to determine LOS at Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue, as this is a stop controlled (Bell Avenue) intersection. Project-related peak hour traffic volumes are added to the existing condition to determine the project's incremental effect on LOS at these intersections. Both the traffic counts and the lCU and HCM worksheets are provided as attachments to this letter. The tables below present the resulting existing and the existing plus project LOS. Warner Avenue/Pullman Street LOS Analysis ! A.M. PEAK P.M. PEAK CONDITION ICU LOS ICU LOS Existing Condition 0.28 A ' 0.45 A Existing Plus Project Condition 0.30 A 0.49 A Existing Plus Project Plus Approved Conditions 0.32 A 0.59 A As seen in the table, the intersections currently operate at satisfactory LOS during both peak hours. Warner Avenue/Pullman Street operates at LOS A during both peak hours. This represents a free flow non-congested operation at this location. The intersection is forecast to continue to operate at LOS A when the project traffic is added to the existing traffic base. Addition of Tustin Gateway project-related traffic will not adversely affect the operation of Warner Avenue/Pullman Street. Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue LOS Analysis A.M. PEAK P.M. PEAK CONDITION LOS LOS Existing Condition B C Existing Plus Project Condition C D Existing Plus Project Plus Approved Condition C r D Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue operates with levels of service below the LOS E threshold. Levels of service C and D will prevail at the unsignalized intersection with the proposed project, and the approved and proposed project. Red Hill Avenue traffic is unaffected by the traffic control (i.e., the stop sign) or the addition of project related traffic. The stop sign on Bell Avenue means the minor street traffic wishing to turn left onto northbound Red Hill Avenue must wait for adequate gaps in traffic to negotiate this movement. This delay is expected at this type of intersection and does not adversely affect the overall level of service with or without the proposed project. A traffic signal warrant has been conducted at the intersection of Red Hill Avenue/Bell Avenue to determine whether a traffic signal is an appropriate traffic control device to address right of way for the existing and existing plus project conditions. The Caltrans Traffic Manual, Chapter 9 presents traffic signal warrants to be used when considering the installation of a traffic signal. These eleven warrants are frequently used by municipal and regional agencies as a guide to determine the need for a traffic signal. As the Caltrans manual states, the use of proper engineering judgement, not the results ora traffic signal warrant, should be the ultimate indicator of the feasibility and suitability ora traffic signal at a particular location. LSA used the Peak Hour warrant to determine whether a traffic signal may be warranted. 09/I 2/03(<P:\VCO330/tech_ anaivsis cloc> 3 Figure 4 illustrates this warrant. The traffic signal is not warranted in the existing condition, but may be warranted due to the increase in p.m. peak hour traffic on Bell Avenue with the addition of trips generated by either the approved or proposed project. The City of Tustin should monitor the actual volume of traffic at this intersection subsequent to the construction and/or operation of the approved tile/building materials use and the proposed Tustin Gateway to determine whether the peak hour forecasts materialize and whether the traffic signal is warranted. The project traffic as indicated in the trip generation and assignment comprises approximately seven (7) percent of the traffic volume in the existing plus project condition at this intersection. The project's peak hour traffic volume contribution to the intersection should also consider the cumulative contribution of all traffic in the area including the MCAS Tustin Reuse project. The site plan has been coordinated with the architect to conform to the City requirements and guidelines for parking dimensions and provision, aisle widths, trash enclosures, etc. Turn radii are included on the site plan to illustrate the ability to maneuver on site with double unit trucks (see Figure 1). All driveways and connections to Bell Avenue, Warner Avenue at the minor ingress/egress and the proposed road should be stopped controlled and signed and striped as such. At the Warner Avenue access, the internal east/west double loaded parking aisle should be stopped controlled at the access throat to allow for unimpeded movements from Warner Avenue into the site. This will facilitate the movement of vehicles to/from the approved tile/building materials use. Based on the trip assignment in Figure 3, the Warner Avenue access will serve up to 200 vehicles per hour in the morning and evening peak hour from the approved use. Therefore, a predominant movement will be along the internal east/west drive aisle to the intersection. All other movements should be considered subordinated to the east/west drive aisle and should yield right-of-way in order to keep the intersection of Warner Avenue/Pullman Street clear. The internal double loaded parking aisles east/west adjacent to Warner Avenue and north/south along the westerly project border should be stopped controlled to allow unimpeded movements to/from the drive aisle serving the approved tile/building materials use. This will also allow for vehicle queuing into the site away from the Warner Avenue access throat. This concludes our analysis in response to City of Tustin comments. Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions. Sincerely, L~A ASSOCIATES, 1NC. Cr~.~hc~aY/etr~ Attachments 09/I 2/03<<P:\VCO330\tech_anaiv sis doc> ~ Table A - Tustin Gateway Business Park Trip Generation Estimate Land Use Total AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Size Units ADT In Out Total In Out Total 'revious Steelcase Site Uses ~ee 56.680 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation lanu£aeturing 921.897 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation Total Previous Steelease Site Trip Generation Approved & Operational Tile/Material Uses Warehouse 410.723 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation }ffice 44.310 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation retail 14.870 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation !otal Tile/Material Tri~ Generation 7uture Uses (14.9 Acre Site) Warehouse 170.532 Trip RateI Trip Generation ,ffice 95.792 Trip Rate~ Trip Generation otal Proposed Tustin Gateway Trip Generation Total Site Trip Generationz Residual Trips from Previous Uses TSF 15.00 1.87 0.23 2.10 0.33 1.62 1.95 850 106 13 119 19 92 111 TSF 5.00 0.43 0.17 0.60 0.26 0.49 0.75 4,609 396 157 553 240 452 691 TSF TSF TSF TSF TSF 5,460 502 170 672 258 544 802 5.00 0.43 0.17 0.60 0.26 0.49 0.75 2,054 177 70 246 107 201 308 15.00 1.87 0.23 2.10 0.33 1.62 1.95 665 83 10 93 15 72 86 50.00 3.84 4.16 8.00 744 57 62 119 3,462 317 142 458 3.42 2.58 6.00 51 38 89 172 311 484 5.00 0A3 0.17 0.60 0.26 0.49 0.75 853 73 29 102 44 84 128 15.00 1.87 0.23 2.10 0.33 1.62 1.95 1,437 179 22 201 32 155 187 2,290 252 51 303 76 239 315 5,75¥ " 569 193 762 248 550 798 -292 -67 -23 -90 10 -7 A TSF - Thousand Square Feet Trip Rates from Tustin General Plan Traffic Analysis, January 16, 2001. Warehouse and Manufacturing rates are based on General Industrial category. 2 Cumulative trip generation from tile uses and Tustin Gateway P/VCO330'Triv gen.xlsX,Gatewav(9/3/O3 0 HclA - HDVO~td,::IV ~tl~flqOA HOIH 1zig'iLS; ~IONIJAI Intersection Turning Movement Prepared by: Southland Car Counters N-S STREET: Redhill E-W STREET: Bell DATE: 9/3/2003 DAY: WEDNESDAY LOCATION: City of Tustin PRO3ECT# 03-1337-001 LANES: 6:00 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:1S AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM NORTHBOUND NL NT NR 3 20 132 21 141 27 158 35 173 27 155 24 140 22 139 13 142 SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND SL ST SR EL , ET ER WL WT WR 3 0 0 1 0 TOTAL ~ NL NT NR VOLUMES:I 189 1180 0 359 12 2 3 369 15 2 4 408 14 3 2 482 27 1 3 562 23 3 1 490 10 2 6 415 15 3 3 323 9 2 7 TOTAL 528 552 612 721 771 672 597 496 0 3408 125[ 18 0 29 0 0 0114949 AM Peak Hr Begins at: PEAK VOLUMES = 113 626 PEAK HR. FACTOR: 0.888 CONTROL: signalized 1 730 AM °1° 1942 0.862 74 9 0 0.656 12 I 0 0 0 I 0.000 2776 0.900 Intersection Turning Movement Prepared by: Southland Car Counters N-S STREET: Redhill E-W STREET: Bell DATE: 9/3/2003 DAY: WEDNESDAY LOCATION: City of Tustin PRO1ECT# 03-1337-001 LANES: NORTHBOUND NL NT NR 3 SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND SL ST SR EL ET ER WL WT WR 3 0 0 1 0 TOTAL 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:t5 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PN 5:00 PN 5:15 PN 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM TOTAL VOLUMES = 19 417 17 402 2.2 570 18 568 10 715 11 758 14 679 lO 642 NL NT 121 4751 202 4 15 61 161 11 7 18 244 12 13 18 177 10 6 3! 256 4 11 34 209 3 4 10 210 3 3 7 144 6 7 11 NR 0 SL ST SRI EL ET ER 0 1603 53I 66 0 190 I WL WT 0 0 718 616 879 810 1030 995 916 820 WR TOTAL 0 6784 PM Peak Hr Begins at: PEAK VOLUMES = I 45 2794 I PEAK HR. FACTOR: 0.923 CONTROL: signalized 500 PM 0 0 819 16 I 25 0 0.803 I 0.483 62 0 0 0.000 0 I 3761 0.913 Intersection Turning Movement Prepared by: Southland Car Counters N-S STREET: Pullman E-W STREET: Warner DATE: 7/23/2003 DAY: WEDNESDAY LOCA-FION: City of Irvine PRO.1ECT# 03-1169-001 LANES: 6:00 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND NL NT NR SL ST SR 1 1 7 6 10 10 9 7 6 4 9 10 17 5 10 8 12 6 EL EASTBOUND WESTBOUND b-I' ER WL VVT WR 2 0 1 2 TOTAL 134 10 9 77 243 136 16 12 87 271 149 14 11 82 272 213 42 7 104 376 184 80 12 94 389 168 55 7 73 325 171 50 7 60 306 149 31 8 87 293 TOTAL NL NT NR SL ST SR EL ET ER WL VVT WR TOTAL VOLUMES = 80 0 56 0 0 0 0 1304 298 73 664 0 2475 AM Peak Hr Begins at: PEAK VOLUNES = 42 PEAK HR. FACTOR'. 745 AM 0 27 0.784 0 0 0.000 736 227 33 331 0 1396 0.912 0.000 0.897 CONTROL: Signalized; Intersection Turning Movement Prepared by: Southland Car Counters N-S STREET: E-W STREET: LANES: 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:1'5 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM Pullman DATE: 7/23/2003 LOCATION: City oflrvine Warner DAY: WEDNESDAY PROJECT# 03-1169-001 NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND NL NT NR SL ST SR EL ET ER WL WT WR I i 2 0 i 2 TOTAL 29 7 120 15 8 188 367 32 10 126 17 8 194 387 52 10 135 23 11 228 459 69 11 149 18 14 266 527 91 11 153 14 13 281 563 82 11 162 17 7 223 502 91 9 156 13 8 251 528 36 8 161 14 8 239 466' TOTAL NL NT NR SL ST SR EL ET ER WL VVT WR TOTAL VOLUMES = 482 0 77 0 0 0 0 1162 131 77 1870 0 3799 PM Peak Hr Begins at: 445 PM PEAK VOLUMES = 333 0 42 0 0 0 0 620 62 42 1021 0 2120 PEAK HR. FACTOR: 0,919 0.000 0.953 0,000 0,941 CONTROL: Signalized; INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION INTERSECTION NO.: 1 NORTH/SOUTH: Pullman EAST/WEST: Warner Avenue Existing Conditions Move- Volume V/C Ratio ment Lane Capacity AM PM AM PM NBL l 1,700 42 333 0.03 * 0.20 * NBT 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 NBR 1 U 1,700 27 42 0.00 0.00 SBL 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 SBT 0 0 0 0 0.00 * 0.00 * SBR 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 EBL 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 * EBT 3 5,100 736 620 0.19 * 0.13 EBR 0 0 227 62 0.00 0.00 WBL 1 1,700 33 42 0.02 * 0.03 WBT 3 5,100 331 1,021 0.07 0.20 * WBR 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 q/S Critical Movements 0.03 0.20 :~/W Critical Movements 0.21 0.20 ~.ight Turn Critical Movement 0.00 0.00 ;learance Interval 0.05 0.05 [CU 0.28 0.45 Level of Service (LOS) A A Existing Plus Pro)ect Conditions Move- Volume V/C Ratio ment Lane Capacity AM PM AM PM NBL 1 1,700 42 333 0.03 * 0.20 * NBT I 1,700 8 3 0.02 0.03 NBR 0 0 27 42 0.00 0.00 SBL 1 1,700 7 33 0.00 0.02 SBT l 1,700 2 8 0.01 * 0.03 * SBR 0 0 7 34 0.00 0.00 EBL I 1,700 36 11 0.02 0.01 * EBT 3 5,100 736 620 0.19 * 0.13 EBR 0 0 227 62 0.00 0.00 WBL 1 1,700 33 42 0.02 * 0.03 WBT 3 5,100 331 1,021 0.07 0.20 * WBR 0 0 35 10 0.00 0.00 N/S Critical Movements 0.04 0.23 E/W Critical Movements 0.21 0.21 Right Turn Critical Movement 0.00 0.00 Clearance Interval 0.05 0.05 ICU 0.30 0.49 Level of Service (LOS) A A ICU - Intersection Capa¢i~ Utilization V/C - Volume to Capaei~ Ratio Right Turn Conditions: P - Protected right turn movement U - Unprotected right mm movement N - No right turn on red F - Free right turn lane INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION INTERSECTION NO.: 1 NORTH/SOUTH: Pullman ;AST/WEST: Warner Avenue Existing Conditions Move- Volume V/C Ratio ment Lane Capacity AM PM AM PM NBL I 1,700 42 333 0.03 * 0.20 NBT 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 NBR I U 1,700 27 42 0.00 0.00 SBL 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 SBT 0 0 0 0 0.00 * 0.00 SBR 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 EBL 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 EBT 3 5,100 736 620 0.19 * 0.13 EBR 0 0 227 62 0.00 0.00 WBL 1 1,700 33 42 0.02 * 0.03 WBT 3 5,100 331 1,021 0.07 0.20 WBR 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 N/S Critical Movements 0.03 0.20 ~/W Critical Movements 0.21 0.20 Right Turn Critical Movement 0.00 0.00 ~learance Interval 0.05 0.05 CU , 0.28 0.45 ~evel of Service (LOS) A A Existing Plus Project Plus Approved Conditions Move- Volume V/C Ratio ment Lane Capacity AM PM AM PM NBL I 1,700 42 333 0.03 0.20 * NBT 1 1,700 30 15 0.03 * 0.03 NBR 0 0 27 42 0.00 0.00 SBL 1 1,700 49 115 0.03 * 0.07 SBT I 1,700 11 30 0.04 0.09 * SBR 0 0 49 115 0.00 0.00 EBL 1 1,700 118 60 0.07 0.04 * CBT 3 5,100 736 620 0.19 * 0.13 EBR 0 0 227 62 0.00 0.00 WBL 1 1,700 33 42 0.02 * 0.03 WBT 3 5,100 331 1,021 0.09 0.21 * WBR 0 0 118 59 0.00 0.00 N/S Critical Movements 0.06 0.29 E/W Critical Movements 0.21 0.25 Right Turn Critical Movement 0.00 0.00 Clearance Interval 0.05 0.05 ICU 0.32 0.59 Level of Service (LOS) A A ICU - Intersection Capacity Utilization V/C - Volume To Capacity Ratio Right Tun~ Conditions P - Protected right turn movement U - Unprotected right turn movement N - No right mm on red F - Free right turn lane Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existing Conditions AM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhill Avenue Lane Configurations ~.~ Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Walking Speed (fi/s) Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX, platoon unblocked vCl, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 2414 2831 684 1511 2868 209 2016 626 tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 23 100 97 100 100 100 59 100 Volume Left 9 113 0 0 0 0 0 0 cSH 26 279 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 Queue Length (ft) 63 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane LOS F D Approach LOS F Average Delay 3.5 P:\VCO330~AM Exisitng Conditions.sy6 LSA Associates, Inc LSAASSIRVI-ST51 Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existing Conditiqns PM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhill Avenue Lane Configurations Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Walking Speed (fids) Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX, platoon unblocked vCl, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 1848 3711 281 3219 3719 931 835 2794 tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 43 100 91 100 100 100 94 100 Volume Left 25 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 cSH 133 794 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 Queue Length (ft) 88 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane LOS F A Approach LOS F Average Delay 1.8 P:\VCO330\PM Exisitng Conditions.sy6 LSA Associates, Inc LSAASSIRVI-ST51 Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM UnsignaIized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existin,9 Plus Proiect AM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhill Avenue Lane Configurations Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX, platoon unblocked vC1, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 2578 2996 745 1625 3093 209 2137 626 0 100 94 100 100 100 34 100 Volume Le~ 34 165 0 0 cSH 10 250 1700 1700 Queue Length (fi) Err 105 0 0 Lane LOS F E 0 0 0 0 1700 1700 1700 1700 0 0 0 0 Approach LOS F Average Delay 190.1 P:\VCO330~AM Exisitng Plus Proj.sy6 LSA Associates, lnc LSAASSIRVI~ST51 Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existing Plus Proiect PM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhiil Avenue Lane ConfiguratiOns ~ ~ '~'~'~ '~'~ Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Factor 1.00 1.00 1,00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1,00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Walking Speed Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX. platoon unblocked vC1, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 1898 3761 299 3300 3787 931 871 2794 tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 0 100 84 100 100 100 92 100 Volume Left 140 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 cSH 68 770 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 Queue Length (ft) Err 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane LOS F B Approach LOS F Average Delay 631.2 P:\VCO330\PM Exisitng Plus Proj .sy6 LSA Associates, In¢ LSAASSIRVf-ST51 Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existin,9 Plus Proiect Plus Approved AM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhill Avenue Lane Configurations Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Walking Speed (fi/s) Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX, platoon unblocked vC1, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 2668 3085 778 1694 3216 209 2204 626 tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 0 100 90 100 100 100 18 100 Volume Left 64 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 cSH 5 235 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 Queue Length (fi) Err 157 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane LOS F F Approach LOS F Average Delay 321.1 P:\VCO330~AM Exisitng Plus Proj Plus Approved.sy6 LSA Associates, Inc LSAASSIRVI-ST51 Redhill Ave & Bell Avenue HCM Unsignalized intersection Capacity Analysis Existing Plus Proiect Plus Approved PM 3: Bell Avenue & Redhill Avenue Lane Configurations Grade 0% 0% 0% 0% Peak Hour Facter 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 . 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pedestrians Walking Speed (fi/s) Right turn flare (veh) Median storage veh) pX, platoon unblocked vCl, stage 1 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol tC, 2 stage (s) pO queue free % 2044 3907 317 3456 3951 931 907 2794 0 100 80 100 100 100 83 100 Volume Left 205 125 0 cSH 46 746 1700 Queue Length (fi) E~ 15 0 Lane LQS F B Approach LOS F Average Delay 825.2 0 0 0 0 0 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 0 0 0 0 0 P:\VCO330\PM Exisitng Plus Proj Plus Approved.sy6 LSA Associates, lnc LSAASSIRVI-ST51