HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 99-082 RESOLUTION NO. 99-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE 1999
AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH/CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN
The Tustin City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That the 1999 Amendment is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of
the California Environmental Quality Act; and
B. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and has been
distributed for public review.
C. Whereas, the City Council has considered evidence presented by the
Community Development Department staff and other interested parties with
respect to the subject Negative Declaration.
D. The City Council of the City. of Tustin has reviewed and considered the Negative
Declaration and has determined that the Negative Declaration is adequate and
complete.
II. A Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and state
guidelines.' The City Council has received and considered the information
contained in the Negative Declaration prior to approving the project, and found
that it adequately discussed the environmental effects of the proposed project.
Further, the City Council finds the project involves no potential for any adverse
effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources; and therefore,
makes a De Minimus Impact Finding related to Fish and Game 'Code Section
711.4.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council, held on the 18th day
of October, 1999.
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 99-82
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City
Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 99-82 was
duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City
Council, held on the 18th day of October, 1999.
COUNCIL1VIEMBERAYES: WORLEY, THOMAS, DOYLE, POTTS, SALTARELLI
COUNCIL1VIE1VIBER NOES: NONE
COUNCILME1VIBER ABSTAINED: NONE
COUNCILiMEMBER AB SENT: NONE
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
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INITIAL STUDY
BACKGRO~
Project Title: 1999 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for South/Central Redevelopment Project
Lead Agency: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Minoo Ashabi Phone: 714/573 -3126
Project Location: South/Central Redevelopmerit Project Area (see Attachment 1)
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Tustin Redevelopmerit Agency
General Plan. Designation: Refer to the attached General Plan Land Use Map (Attachment 2)
Zoning Designation: Refer to the attached Zoning Map (Attachment 3)
Project Description:
The Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency is proposing to amend the Redevelopment Plan for the
South/Central Redevelopment Project ("Redevelopment Plan"). The purpose of the proposed
amendment to the Redevelopment Plan is to re-establish the Agency's use of eminent domain in the
South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a twelve-(12) year time period. The 1999 Amendment is
proposed to provide remediation of remaining blight in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project.
Surrounding Uses: The proposed amendment would apply to the South/Central Redevelopment
Project Area (refer to attached map)
North: East:
S6uth: West:
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
["] Orange County Fire Authority 1"] City of Irvine
[5] Orange County Health Care Agency ['] City of Santa Ana
['] South Coast Air Quality Management 1"] Orange County EMA
District
["] Other
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.
["]Land Use and Planning [::]Hazards
["]Population and Housing ~5INoise
["]Geological Problems ["]Public Services
["]Water [']Utilities and Service
Systems
["]Air Quality ["]Aesthetics
F']Transportation &Circulation [:]Cultural Resources
[~Biological Resources ["]Recreation
F']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.
F'] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
["] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
["] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated."
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
~] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1 ) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
['] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1 ) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
.... the proposed project.
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Less Than
Significant
Potentially IVith Less Than
Significant MitigaHon 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
~nvironmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use? [] [] [] []
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract? [] [] [] []
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use? [] [] []. []
III. AIR 9UALITY: Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality management
or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
air quality plan? [] [] [] []
b) Violate any air quality standard Or contribute substantially
to an existing or projected air quality 'violation? [] [] [] []
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of 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. With 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.
Service? [] [] [] []
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US. Fish and Wildlife
Service? [] [] [] []
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means? [] [] [] []
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? [] [] [] []
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation
plan? [] [] [] []
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defmed 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? [] [] EEl. []
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 Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. [] [] [] []
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [] [] [] []
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? [] [] [] []
iv) Landslides? [] [] [] []
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? [] [] [] []
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? [] [] [] []
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defmed 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? [] [] [] []
VH. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environmenu 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 projeci located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project
area? [] [] [] []
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Significant
Potentially FFith Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
adopted emergency _respor~se plan or emergency evacuation
plan? [] [] [] []
h) Expose people or smactures 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 sulistantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-
or off-site? [] [] [] []
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned 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
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? [] [] [] []
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? [] [] [] []
Less Than
Signi~can(
Potentially VFith 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
groundborne 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 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 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
Signif cant
Potentially ~Vith 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 provision of new or physica!ly
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant e~vironmental 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 enviromne~t? [] [] [] []
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 esUiblished 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 Ff ith Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
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 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
prorider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments? [] [] [] []
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity
to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [] [] [] []
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste? [] [] [] []
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory? [] [] [] []
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? C'Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects
of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)? [] [] [] []
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly? [] [] [] []
ATTACHMENT A
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR
AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
SOUTH/CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Tustin Community Redevelopmerit Agency is proposing to amend the Redevelopmerit Plan
for the SoutbJCentral Redevelopment Project Area ("Redevelopmerit Plan"). The purpose of the
proposed amendment to the Redevelopmerit Plan is to re-establish the Agency's use of eminent
domain in the SoutbJCentral Area Redevelopmerit Project for a twelve-(12) year time period.
This plan amendment is proposed to provide for future remediaton of remaining blight in the
South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project when appropriate. However, no acquisition or
physical improvements are proposed in conjunction with tl~s plan amendment.
The South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project is comprised of three areas: The South Area, .the
Central Area, and the Amended Area. The South Area is generally located south of the I-5
fi;eeway and is bounded by the Costa Mesa Freeway (55 Freeway) on the west, Newport Avenue
on the east and Edinger Avenue on the south. The Central Area is generally located south of
Main and Bryan Streets bounded by Newport Avenue on the west, C.C. Lambert School on the
east and Bonita Street on the south. The Amended Area is bounded by Edinger Street, Red Hill
Avenue, Valencia Avenue and Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55 Freeway). The boundaries of the
South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Proj.ect Area is shown on Attachment 1. The proposed plan
amendment will not modify or enlarge the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project.
1. AESTHETICS
Items a througA~ d - "No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency' s use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitoxis or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment~ As such,
the proposed amendment will not have any effects on aesthetics in the area including scenic
vistas or scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcropping, and historic
buildings wiLl~n a state scenic highway. The proposed plan amendment will not degrade
the existing visual character or quality of the plan area or its surroundings. Impacts related
to any futttre property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: South Central Redevelopmerit Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a through c - '"No Impact.": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
Attachment A- Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopment Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 2
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. The
proposed amendment will have no impacts on any farmland, nor will it conflict with
existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Willamson Act contract. The amendment will not
result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. Impacts related to any future
property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in
conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
· Tustin General Plan
_Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
3. QUALrrY
Items a through e - "No Impact. The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit P~'oject for a
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such,
the amendment 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. Impacts related to future eminent domain
proceedings would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Tustin General' Plan
Mitigation/MonitoringRequired: None Required
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a through f- '"No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
tWelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. 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 Califomia Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would occur as a result of this amendment. Impacts related
to future eminent domain proceedings would be evaluated when a specific project is
proposed.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Attachment A- Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopment Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 3
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a through d - "NO Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are. currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such,
the plan amendment will not adversely affect any historical resources or archaeological
resources or destroy or disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains or
geological feature. Impacts related to any future property acquisition or eminent domain
proceedings would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Items a (I), a (ii), a (iii), a (iv), b, c, d and e -'"No Impact": The proposed plan amendment
will re-establish the Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area
Redevelopment Project for a twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property
acquisitions or physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the
plan amendment. As such, the proposed 'amendment will not expose people to potential
adverse geologic impacts, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving the rupture of
a known earthquake fault, strong seismic ground shaking, landslides, soil erosion, or loss of
top soil, nor is the'project on unstable or expansive soil. Impacts related to any future
property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in
conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: South Central Redevelopmerit Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
7. HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATE~S
Items a through h- '"No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such,
the proposed amendment will not result in significant hazards (iZe. explosion, hazardous
materials spill, interference with emergency response plans, wildland fires, etc.), nor is the
project area located within an airport land use plan, or vicinity of a private airstrip. Impacts
Attachment A- Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopment Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 4
related to future eminent domain proceedings would be evaluated when a specific project
is proposed.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Items a through j - "No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. The
project area is located within an urban area and is not located near any standing or moving
bodies of water. The amendment will not result in any change in the amount or direction of'
surface. or groundwaters. Impacts related to any future property acquisition or eminent
domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific
project.
Sources: South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Items a through c - '"No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the.
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. The
project area affected by the amendment is illustrated in the attached map. The proposed
plan amendment will not 'enlarge or modify the boundaries of the South/Central Area
Redevelopment Project Area. The amendment does not propose any changes to existing
land use designations of the project area which are, and will continue to be, controlled by
the City's General Plan and Zoning .Code (Attachments 2 and 3). The proposed
amendment will not physically divide an established commtmity or conflict with any
applicable habitat conservation plan. Impacts related to any future property acquisition or
eminent domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a
specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Code
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
Attachment A - Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopment Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 5
10. MINERAL RESOURCES
Items a and b - '`No Impact": The proposed plan amendment .will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plati amendment. The
proposed amendment 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
apphcable land use maps. Impacts related to any future property acquisition or eminent
domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific
project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopmerit Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
11. NOISE
Items a through f- "No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such,
the proposed amendment will not expose persons to noise levels in excess of standards
established in the general plan, noise ordinance, or excessive ground vibrations, nor will it
create a permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels. Impacts related to any
future property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Items a, b, and c - '`No Impact;': The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a'
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. The
proposed plan amendment will not modify or enlarge the South/Central Area
Redevelopmerit Project. No modifications to the number of units or living area of the
properties within the project area are proposed. The amendment will not result in any
increase in the population of the area, nor will it displace any number of existing housing, or
Attachment A ' Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopmerit Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 6
people. Impacts related to any future property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings
would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
13. PUBLIC SERVICES
Item a -" No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the Agency's use
of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a twelve (12)
year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical improvements are
currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such, the proposed
amendment will not create demand for alteration or addition of government facilities or
services (fire and police protection, schools, parks, etc.). Impacts related to any future
property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and evaluated in
conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
14. RECREATION
Items a and b - "No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve (12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. No
physical changes to the number of residential units within the project area are proposed and
the amendment will not increase demand for neighborhood parks or recreational facilities.
Impacts related to' any future property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would
be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Items a through g - '"No Impact": The proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopment Project for a
twelve '(12) year time period, however, no property acquisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. As such,
Attachment A- Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Amendment to South/Central Redevelopment Plan
September 2, 1999
Page 7
no alteration in the traffic generation and circulation pattems within the project area would
be affected by the proposed plan amendment. The proposed amendment will not result in
changes to air traffic patterns, emergency access, level of service standards, or conflict with
adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. Impacts related
to any future property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopment Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
16. UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Items a through g - "No Impact": The' proposed plan amendment will re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a
twelve-(12) year time period, however, no property ac. quisitions or physical
improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the plan amendment. The
proposed amendment would apply to a project area located in a developed urban area where
all utilities are available to the site. The amendment will have no impacts to water
treatment, water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal. Impacts related to
any future property acquisition or eminent domain proceedings would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
South Central Redevelopmerit Project Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: None Required
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
The purpose of the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan is to re-establish the
Agency's use of eminent domain in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project for a
twelve (12) year time period. The 1999 Plan Amendment is proposed to provide for
remediation of remaining blight in the South/Central Area Redevelopmerit Project. Since
no property acquisition, eminent domain proceedings, or physical improvements are
proposed in conjunction with. the plan amendment, the amendment 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.
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