HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
ITEM #5
DATE:
OCTOBER 25, 2004
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
The following is a list of projects and activities for your information since the previous
report on June 28, 2004. The list focuses on the status of projects that the Planning
Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved,
major improvement projects, and other items of interest.
Zoning Administrator Actions
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Zoning Administrator Action 04-007 (17280 Seventeenth Street): A request to
temporarily operate a soil vapor extraction unit to remove hydrocarbons from the
soil under an existing gas station (Union 76) was approved on September 7,
2004.
Zoning Administrator Action 04-008 (12972 Newport Avenue): A request to
temporarily operate a soil vapor extraction unit to remove hydrocarbons from the
soil under a former gas station that is now developed with an EZ Lube was
approved on October 4, 2004.
Zoning Administrator Action 04-009 (14071-14081 Newport Avenue): A
request to construct a 10,472 square foot retail commercial building, which is
considered Phase 2 of the Tustin Freeway Center, was approved on October 4,
2004.
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Major Projects Under Construction
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Heritage Plaza (137 W First Street): Grading is underway for the construction of
a new 14,695 square foot three-building retail center at the north terminus of EI
Camino Real.
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Olson Company Condominium Development (14552 Newport Avenue): Rough
grading has Qegun for the construction of a sixty-three (63) unit condominium
development.
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Barn Site Redevelopment (1621 Edinger Avenue): Grading has begun for the
construction of a new retail center and a self-storage facility.
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New Industrial Building (1111 Bell Avenue): Grading has been completed and
building will begin shortly on the construction of a new 111,920 square foot
Summary of Projects and Activities
October 25, 2004
Page 2
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warehouse and manufacturing building with administrative offices on the vacant
6.1-acre parcel.
Trader Joe's (12932 Newport Avenue): Tenant improvement plans for a Trader
Joe's in the former LA Fitness is in plan check.
Tustin Ranch Golf Course Expansion (12442 Tustin Ranch Road): A 6,000
square foot expansion of the golf course club house is under construction.
Tustin Gateway Business Park (1123 Warner Avenue): Construction of
nineteen (19) new industrial buildings ranging in size from 3,500 to 40,000 square
feet is underway.
McCharles House Expansion (335 S. C Street): Building plans to construct a 500
square foot addition to the south side of the existing restaurant to accommodate
eight (8) additional seats and a 520 square foot detached retail building at the rear of
the property were approved through plan check and permits were issued on May 11,
2004; no inspections have yet been requested.
Recen~lv Completed Projects
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Pacific Business Center (15151 Woodlawn Avenue): Eleven (11) new industrial
buildings within a new business complex have been completed.
Tustin Legacy
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The District at Tustin Legacy (Vestar) (Barranca Parkway and Jamboree
Road): Vestar received entitlements in July 2004 for the construction of
1,006,100 square feet of commercial uses and is working to record a final map
and close escrow on the project site.
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Tustin Legacy Partners (TLP): Staff is continuing to work with the Shea
Properties and Centex Homes partnership as the Master Developer of
approximately 700 acres to develop conceptual land use, circulation, and open
space plans. A framework plan will be presented to the City Council on
November 1, 2004.
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John Laing Homes, Planning Area 20 (Harvard Avenue and Edinger Avenue): A
variety of paired homes, detached cluster homes, and row town homes are under
construction; a total of 376 units will be built. Construction of twenty-two (22)
model homes has been completed and they are open under Temporary
Certificates of Occupancy.
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John Laing Homes, Planning Area 21 (Harvard Avenue and Edinger Avenue):
Construction has begun on the models and the recreation center.
Summary of Projects and Activities
October 25, 2004
Page 3
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Lennar, Planning Areas 4, 5, and 21: Staff is currently in discussions with the
developer regarding development plans for Planning Areas 4, 5, and 21.
South Orange Coast Community College District: The District is currently
processing plans to construct a one acre Advanced Technology and Education
Park at the northeast corner of Red Hill Avenue and Valencia Avenue.
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Ranch Santiago Community College District: The District is currently
processing plans to construct a Sheriffs Training Facility at the northwest corner
of future Warner Avenue and Armstrong Avenue.
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Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope ( LandsdowneNalencia):
Building permits were issued on May 9, 2002, for the two (2) buildings located at
15635 and 15686 Landsdowne; Phase 2 is under construction.
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Temporary Concrete Crushing Operation (Planning Area 4 and 5): Lennar
Communities received approval to crush concrete on their properties in the
northwest corner of Tustin Legacy until August 2005.
Miscellaneous
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Prospect Village Project (191-195 E. Main Street): The mixed-unit development
comprised of a new 8,589 sq. ft., two-story commercial building and twelve (12)
mixed use units was approved by the Planning Commission on April 26, 2004,
and by the City Council on May 17, 2004. Grading plans have been submitted
and a building plan check submittal is expected soon.
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Tustin Lexus (45 Auto Center Drive): On May 24, 2004 the Planning
Commission approved the construction of a new 1,089 square foot carwash
building with a reduced front yard setback from sixty (60) feet to nine (9) feet six
(6) inches at the existing automotive dealership. Plans have not yet been
submitted into plan check because the dealership is working to select a building
plan preparer and contractor.
Roadwav Public Improvements.
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New phasing fully operational on the Newport Avenue/EI Camino Real Traffic Signal
Modification (4064) with delivery of internally illuminated mast arm street name signs
delaying final acceptance of the project.
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Construction contract documents fully executed with Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the
Irvine Boulevard/Newport Avenue Intersection Widening Project (7118).
Participated in valuation trial for the Fitterer property at Orange County Superior
Court. Construction to begin November 1, 2004.
Summary of Projects and Activities
October 25, 2004
Page 4
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Banshee started construction on the Red Hill Avenue Widening Project at the 1-5
Freeway (7133). Revised right-of-way certification package submitted to Caltrans.
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Construction started on the Jamboree Road Median Barrier Project (7162) with work
being done at night from Sundays through Thursdays.
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City Council approved plans and specifications for the Walnut Avenue Rehabilitation
Project (7178) and authorized the advertisement for bids. Project to start in
December 2004.
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City Council approved a Consultant Services Agreement with Aztec Engineering for
railway quiet zone evaluation at the Red HiII/OCTAlSCRRA railway crossing.
cc:
William Huston
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