HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 99-091 1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-91
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3 TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
4 99-196 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-022 AS REQUIRED BY THE
5 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
? The'City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
8 I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
9 A. That Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022 are
~0 considered "projects" pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act; and
~2 B. A Final Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and
has been distributed for public review from October 1, 1999 to
~3 October 28, 1999.
~4 C. Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City. of Tustin has
~5 considered evidence presented by the Community Development
Director and other interested parties with respect to the subject
~6 Negative Declaration, and on October 25, 1999 recommended that
~?. the City Council certify the Negative Declaration.
~s D. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Negative
Declaration and has determined that the Final Negative Declaration
~9 is adequate and complete.
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II. A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been
~ completed in compliance with CEQA and state guidelines. The City Council
has received and considered the information contained in the Final
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Negative Declaration, and found that it adequately discusses the
23 environmental effects of the proposed project. On the basis of the initial
study and comments received during the public hearing process, the City
24 Council has found that although the proposed project could have impacts,
2~ there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures and a
mitigation monitoring program identified in the Final Negative Declaration
26 have been incorporated into the project which mitigate any potential
27 significanteffects to a point where cleady no significant effect would occur.
The mitigation measures are identified in Attachment A of the Negative
28 Declaration and Initial Study and are adopted as findings and conditions of
Resolution Nos. 99-92 and 99-93.
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Resolution 99-91
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In addition, the City .Council has found that the project involves no potential
for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife
resources and makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158,
Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council
held on the 1 st day of November, 1999.
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LS WORLEY
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AM~.~ELA STOKER CLERK
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STATE OF.CALIFORNIA )
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CiTY OF TUSTIN )
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I, Pamela Stoker, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, Califomia, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the
City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that-the above and foregoing Resolution
No. 99-91 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City
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Council, held on the 1st day of November, 1999, by the following vote:
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COUNCILMEMBERAYES: WORLEY, THOMAS, 'DOYLE, POT~S, SALTARELLI
25 COUNCILMEMBER NOES: NONE
26 COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: NONE
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE
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MELA STOKER CLERK
EXHIBIT A
Of Resolution No..99-91
DRAFT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3]00
INITIAL STUDY
A. BACKGROUND
Project Title: Tentative Parcel Map 99-196, Design Review 99-022
Lead Agency: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Minoo Ashabi Phone: 714/573-3126
Project Location: 2761 Walnut Avenue
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Wayne Siu Architects
General Plan Designation: Planned Community Commercial/Business
Zoning Designation: Planned Community Industrial
Proiect Description: Subdivision of a five (5) acre parcel into two parcels of 1.89 and 3.12 acres. The
lar~er parcel is developed with an existing office/warehouse building over 50,000 square feet in area.
The smaller parcel is proposed to be developed with a new 33,141 square feet two story office building.
Surrounding Uses:
North: Industrial East: Industrial
South: Industrial West: Industrial
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
[223 Orange County Fire Authority I"] City of Irvine
['1 Orange County Health Care Agency I"] City of Santa Aria
['l South Coast Air Quality Management ["] Orange County EMA
District
["] Other
B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below wonld 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.
]"]Land Use and Planning [']Hazards
[']Population and Housing [']Noise
[']Geological Problems [']Public Services
[']Water ["]Utilities and Service Systems
["]Air Quality [']Aesthetics
[']Transportation &Circulation ["]Cultural Resources
[']Biological Resources [']Recreation
["']Energy and Mineral Resources ["]Mandatory Findings of Significance
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 fred that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the projedt... A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
["] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is .required.
["] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal' standards, and
2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially .Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated."
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
['] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the envir6nment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1 ) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
['] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Print Name . ~ . / Title/'ty'~SiS4-4~'F" D//3'b~L~,"
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [] [] [] []
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway? [] [] [] []
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings? [] [] [] []
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [] [] [] []
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant '
environm'ental effects, lead agencies may refer. to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant te the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use? [] [] [] []
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract? [] [] [] []
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use? [] [] [] []
III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable .air quality management
or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
air quality plan? [] [] [] []
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
to an existing or projected air quality violation? [] [] [] []
c) Result in a cnmulatively 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
of people? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially PFith Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project: Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Se ice? [] [] [] []
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other semifive natural community identified in. local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Se ice? [] [] [] []
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected - -
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means? [] [] [] []
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of-any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? [] [] [] []
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance? [] [] [] []
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation
pl ? [] [] [] []
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? [] [] [] []
b) Canse 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 IncozT~oration ]mpact No Impact
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of
Mines and GeOlogy Special Publication 42. [] [] [] []
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [] [] [] []
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? [] [] [] []
iv) Landslides? [] [] [] []
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? [] [] [] []
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially resuk in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? [] [] [] []
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18- 1-B
of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial
risks to life or property? [] [] '[] []
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative 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
environment.through the routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials? [] [] [] []
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment? [] [] [] []
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school? [] [] [] []
d) Be.located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment? [] [] [] []
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
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 there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)? [] [] [] []
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site? [] [] [] []
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner winch would result in flooding on-
or off-site? [] [] [] []
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?. [] [] [] []
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? [] [] . [] []
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? [] [] [] []
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures
winch 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? [] [] [] []
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
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 groundborne noise levels? [] [] [] []
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project? [] [] [] []
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project? - [] [] [] []
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport orpublic 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 airslrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excess noise levels? [] [] [] []
XII.POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)? [] [] [] []
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [] [] [] []
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provismn of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection? [] [] [] -- []
Police protection? [] [] [] []
Schools? [] [] [] []
Parks? [] [] [] []
Other public facilities? - [] [] [] []
XIV. RECREATION-
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated? [] [] [] []
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? [] [] [] []
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)? [] [] [] []
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways? [] [] [] []
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial safety risks? [] [] [] []
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)? [] [] [] []
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [] [] [] []
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporation hnpact No Impact
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus ramouts,
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 significant
environmental effects? [] [] [] []
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects? [] [] [] []
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements 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-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California histo~ or
prehistory? [] [] [] []
· b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? CCumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects
of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)? [] [] [] []
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
direc~y or indirectly? [] [] [] []
ATTACHMENT A
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 99-196 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-022
BACKGROUND
The "project" consists of two parts; a request for subdivision of five (5.02) acres of land
into two parcels of 1.89 acres and 3.12 acres and construction of a 33,141 square foot of
office building. The existing parcel is currently developed with a 50,130 square foot
office/warehouse building that would be located within the 3.12 acres. The existing
building is a twenty-eight (28) foot tall tilt-up concrete structure with an attached single
story office building in the from facing Walnut Avenue.
The two-story office building is proposed to be constructed on the 1.89 acre lot with
separate access to Walnut Avenue. The new office building would be a pre-cast concrete
two-story structure, 33,141 square feet in area, constructed on the eastern portion of the
existing parcel adjacent to an abandoned railroad. This portion of the lot is currently
undeveloped. The proposed building meets all the development standards of the Irvine
Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations, except the height, which is over the
allowable twenty-five (25) feet. Buildings over twenty-five (25) feet in height require
review and approval of a design review by the Planning Commission. The proposed
building is thirty-one (31) feet in height and is designed with simple tilt-up concrete
structure, which is typical of the surrounding buildings. The building is designed with a
tall parapet to screen roof-mounted equipment.
The proposed subdivision and Construction is located in the Planned Commumty
Industrial (PC-IND) zoning district known as the Irvine Industrial Complex. No zone
change or amendments to the regulations of the planned community is proposed or
required.
1. AESTHETICS
Items a and b - "No Impact": The project site is not located on a scenic highway nor does
it affect a scenic vista.
Items c and d - "Less than Si~ificant With Mitigation Incorporated": The project is
located in a developed urban area and will not have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista nor will it substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited
to, trees, rock outcropping, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway, nor will
it substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the' site and its
surroundings. The proposed concrete tilt up building is complementary in style, scale,
and materials tO the surrounding industrial/office buildings. All roof-mounted equipment
would' be screened by a roof parapet. The parapet is designed as part of the overall
building elevations. Lighting on the site is required to be directed on-site and the exterior
lighting is limited to twenty feet in height to avoid glare on adjacent properties. With the
implementation of the mitigation measure and the conditions of approval, impacts related
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 1
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
to aesthetics will be reduced to a level of insignificance.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Site Observation
Tustin City Code
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by a parapet designed inclusively
with the building elevations. The parapet height shall be a minimum of six inches
above the height of roof-mounted e~quipment.
· Parking lot lighting shall be desigued to provide a minimum one (1) foot candle
illumination in accordance with the City's Security Code. The applicant shall
provide details of all proposed lighting fixtures and a photometric study showing
the location and anticipated distribution pattern of light of all proposed fixtures.
All new light fixtures shall be designed with the architecture of the building and
designed and arranged as not to direct light or glare onto adjacent properties,
including the adjacent streets.
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a through c - "No Impact": The project is located in a developed urban
area where no farm land is existing. The project will not conflict with existing
zoning for agricultural use or a Willamson Act'contract. The project would not
result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Site Observation
Tustin City Code
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
' 3. AIR .QUALITY
Items b, c, d, and e - '"No Impact": The proposed building size of 33,141 square
feet is less than the threshold of 96,221 square feet for small office developments
for potentiallys significant air quality impacts in accordance with Table 6-2 of the
Southern California Air Quality District's "CEQA Handbook". As such, the
proposed project will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any
applicable air plan, violate any air quality standard, 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.
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 2
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
Item a- "Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated": Short-term
emissions associated with grading and the construction of the proposed building
and site amenities are subject to regulation by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District's Air Quality Plan and the City of Tustin Grading Manual
which includes requirements for dust control.
Sources: Tustin General Code
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· All construction activity shall comply with the requirements of the City of
Tustin Grading Manual which requires frequent watering of the project
site for dust control.- ...........
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a through f- "No Impact": The project site is located within an area with
no unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal life identified in local or
regional plans, policies or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. No impacts to biological resources are
anticipated.
Sources: Site Observation
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: ,None Required
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a through d - "No Impact": The proposed parcel map and office building is
not within an area identified as an archaeological site, nor will the establishment
of the office building cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource or archaeological resources. The project will not destroy or
disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains or a unique geological
feature.
Sources: Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regul/ttions
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 3
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Items a, a (iii), and c - "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation":
The proposed project is located on a developed parcel with a warehouse/office
building. The topography of the site is relatively flat and would require minor
precise grading activity to prepare the site for new construction. The project site
is located in an area that is designated as liquefaction zone in a Preliminary Map
released on October 15, 1997 by State Department of Mining and Geology.
Structures in this area have the potential to expose people to loss, injury, or death
should the building collapse to the effects of a rupture of a known earthquake
fault, strong seismic ground shaking, landslides, or unstable or expansive soil.
Construction of the office building will require preparation of a soils report and
structural calculations for the structure in accordance with the Uniform Building
Code and other related codes. Compliance with current codes will ensure that the
design and construction of the proposed project reduces any potential impacts
related to fault ruptures, ground shaking, ground failure, liquefaction or unstable
soils to a level of insignificance.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
City of Tustin Grading Manual
Uniform Building Code
Preliminary Seismic Map
Uniform Building Code
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· A detailed soils engineering report and specifications shall be submitted to
and approved by the Building Official to ensure conformante with the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable state and
local laws, regulations and requirements.
Items a(i,ii,iv), b, c, d and e - No Impact: The project site is not located within
an area that is subject to seiche, tsunarni, volcanic hazards, landslides, or
mudflows, erosion, subsidence, or expansiye soils. No unique geological or
physical features are present within the area.
7. HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Items a through h - "No Impact": The proposed project will not result in
significant hazards (i.e. explosion, hazardous materials spill, interference with
emergency response plans, wildland fires, etc.), nor would the subdivision and
office building be located within an airport land use plan, or vicinity of a private
airstrip.
Sources: Proposed Plans
Orange County Fire Authority
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 4
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: . None Required
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Item a, b, f, g, h, i and j -"No Impact": The proposed project is located
within an area developed with warehouse and office buildings. Project nmoff will
be directed into existing sewer facilities and is not anticipated to violate water
quality standards or discharge requirements. The project does not have the
capacity to deplete groundwater supplies. The project site is not located within a
flood zone and there is no potential for flooding on or off-site in the vicinity. The
project will not place housing near a 100-year flood hazard or expose people or
structures to risk of flooding, seictie, tsunami-or mudflow.
Items c, d, and e: "Less Than Si~i~cant With Mitigation Incorporation": The
project site will be graded in preparation for construction and new imperious
surfaces will be added to the site to accommodate the parking lot and building.
With implementation of conditions of approval that require proper grading and
coordination with public drainage improvements, no impacts are anticipated.
Sources: City of Tustin Grading Manual
Public Works Department
Orange County Health Care Agency
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· A separate 24"x36" street improvement plan, as prepared by a California
Registered Civil Engineer, is required for all construction within the public
right-of-way. Construction and/or replacement of any missing or damaged
public improvements will be required adjacent to this development. Plans
should include:
a) Catch basin/storm drain laterals/connection to existing storm dr.ain
systems;
b) Domestic water facilities;
c) Sanitary sewer facilities; and,
d) Underground utility connection.
· Provide a sedimentation and erosion control plan for all work related to this
development.
· Prepare and submit a final grading plan showing all pertinent elevations as
they pertain to public right-of-way along with delineating the following
information:
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Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
a) Final street elevations at key locations.
b) Final pad/fmished floor elevations and key elevations for all site
grading. All pad elevations to be a minimum of 1.0 foot above
base flood elevation as defined by FEMA.
c) All flood hazards of record.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Items a through c -"No Impact": The proposed facility is located in an area
designated by the General Plan Land Use Map as Planned Community
Commercial/Business. The Planned Community Commercial/Business
designation provides opportunities for a mixture of office and light industrial uses.
Development standards for projects within the industrial complex are governed by
planned community district regulations. The proposed office building is consistent
with uses in the Commercial/Business land use designation and the Planned
Community regulations of the zoning district. The project will not physically
divide an established community nor it conflicts with any applicable habitat
conservation plan.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
10. MINERAL RESOURCES
Items a and b - "No Impact": The proposed project will not result in loss of a
known mineral resource, or availability of a locally important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on the general plan or other applicable land use maps.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
11. NOISE
Items a, b, e and f- "No Impact": The project will noJc generate noise levels in
excess of the city standard, nor will it create excessive vibration or groundborne
noise. The project site is not within an airport land use plan, or within the vicinity
of a private airstrip.
Items c and d - "Less than Significant Impact": The proposed subdivision and
office building is located within a Planned Community Industrial zoning district
known as the Irvine Industrial Complex. Construction may result in an less than
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Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
sigrdiciant increase in short-term construction noise, however, all uses within this
area are subject to the City's noise regulations and construction hours.
The proposed 33,141 square feet office building would generate approximately
609 additional vehicle trips which is considered insignificant in relation to the
capacity of Walnute Avnue and adjacnet arterials. No significant increase in
long-term noise levels associated with generation of vehicular traffic is
anticipated. The project is not expected to significantly increase noise levels or
expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards established in the general
plan, noise ordinance, or excessive groundborne vibrations, nor will it create a
substantial permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels.
Sources: Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community' Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
All construction operations, including engine warm-up and deliveries of
materials and equipment, shall be subject to the provisions of the Tustin
Noise Ordinance and shall takeplace only between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. on Saturday, unless otherwise determined by the Building Official.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Items a, b, and c -"NO Impact": The proposed office building will not increase
population in the area, displace any existing housing units, or people.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
13. PUBLIC SERVICES
Item a - "Less than Significant Impact": The proposed office building will not
create demand for alteration or addition of government services (fife and police
protection, schools, parks, etc.), where construction or alteration of such facilities
could cause significant environmental impacts. There would be two (2) fire
hydrants on the each of the parcels for fire accessibility. The proposed building is
required to meet all the requirements of the Orange County Fire Authority.
Sources: Tustin Police Department
Orange County Fire Authority
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 7
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design. Review 99-022
Tustin Public Works Department
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· The property owner shall maintain two (2) fire hydrants on each of the
proposed parcels. The proposed parcels and office building shall meet all
requirements of the Orange County Fire Authority.
14. RECREATION
Items a and b - "No Impact": The proposed office building will be used for
professional use. There would be no increase in the demand for neighborhood
parks or recreational facilities as a result of this project.
Sources: Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Items a, b, c, d, e and g -'"No Impact": The proposed 33,141 square feet
office building would generate approximately 609 additional vehicle trips.
Walnut Avenue is designated as an augmented primary roadway that will
experience localized improvements to increase capacity in the future between
Tustin Ranch Road and Myford Road. The proposed subdivision and the new
office building have been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer for potential
traffic impacts. No significant impacts to the circulation pattern or level of service
on Walnut Avenue or adjacent areterials are anticipated..
The proposed office building will not result in a change in air traffic patterns,
inadequate emergency access; nor will it exceed a level of service standards
established by the county congestion management agency for designed roads or
highways or conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
alternative transportation.
Sources: Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 8
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022
Item f- "Less than Significant Impact With Mitigation": As proposed the
required on-site parking for each of the parcels could be accommodated for the
proposed use. Access to the existing parcel is provided ~om Walnut Avenue.
The proposed subdivision will create two lots with separate access from Walnut
Avenue. There would be no change to the existing building and its parking.
Parking impacts were considered based on the proposed on-site parking.
Consistent with the requirements of the Irvine Industrial Complex Community
Regulations, each of the parcels would contain the required number of on-site
parking spaces. There would be a total of 228 parking spaces on both parcels to
accommodate the office/ware house use as shown in the tables below:
Use Required Parking
Office Use -- - 1 parking space per~ 250 square feet of gross floor area
Manufacturing 2 parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Warehouse 1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for the
first 20,000 square feet, 1 per 2,000 for the second 20,000
square feet of floor area.
Bldg Office Warehouse Total Building Area Parking Parking.
Required · Provided
1 9,980 s.f. 40,150 s.f. 50,130 s.f. 70 84
2 33,141 s.f. 0 s.f. 33,141 s.f. 133 133
The existing office/warehouse site has eighty-four (84) on-site parking spaces that
accommodate the office and warehouse use. Considering the above ratio, fourteen
(14) excess parking spaces would be available. Any future proposals for
expansion of the office use within the existing building would be required to
comply with the above parking criteria.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Irvine Industrial Complex Planned Community Regulations
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
· The proposed parcels are required to maintain the independent driveway
access and on-site parking spaces. Building two (2) is required to provide 133
parking spaces, with a maximum of twenty percent (20%) compact spaces.
Building one (1) is required to provide seventy (70) parking spaces. Any
revision to the number of parking spaces shall be in accordance with the
required parking criteria' stated the Planned Community Regulations.
Expansion of the existing office use in Building one (1) is restricted to the
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number of excess parking spaces for that site and upon review and approval of
a revised parking summary. There are currently fourteen (14) excess parking
spaces for a total of eighty-four (84) parking spaces.
16. UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Items a through g - "No Impact": The project is located in an area where all
utilities are available to the site. No other impacts to water treatment, water
supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal are identified.
Sources: Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Items a. b and c - No Impact: The proposed project is subdivision of an exiting
parcel into two parcels and construction of a two story office building. The project
design, construction and operation will comply with the regulations of the City of
Tustin, Air Quality Management District, and Orange County Fire Authority
which reduces any potential impacts related to geological problems, water quality,
air quality, hazards and noise to a level of insignificance. As such, the project
does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment nor achieve
short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of the long-term. It does not
have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable or that
would cause substantial adverse impacts on human beings.
Sources: Project Application
City and Agency Requirements
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Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration Page 10
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022