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RESOLUTION NO. 01-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 'FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT
00-001, ANAMENDMENT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE
ARTICLE 9,CHAPTER 2 RELATED TO DRIVEWAY
STANDARDS, AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows'
The City Council finds and determines as follows:
Ao
That Code Amendment 00-001 related to driveway standards
is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
B,
An Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared
for this code amendment and have been distributed for public
review.
Co
The Planning Commission at their meeting of June 11, 2001,
recommended that the City Council adopt the Negative
Declaration related to Code Amendment 00-001 as adequate
related to development standards for driveways in residential,
commercial, and industrial districts.
D,
E,
The City Council of the City of Tustin has considered
evidence presented by the Community Development Director
and other interested parties with respect to the subject
Negative Declaration'
The City Council has evaluated the proposed Negative
Declaration and determined that the proposed code
amendment will not result in any significant impacts and,
therefore, no mitigation measures are necessary to reduce
any significant impacts to a level of insignificance.
II.
A Final Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The City
Council has considered the information contained in the Negative
Declaration prior to approving the proposed code' amendment and
found that it adequately discusses the environmental effects of the
proposed code amendment. On the basis of the initial study and
INITIAL STUDY
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BACKGROUND
Project 'l'itle:
Lead Agency:
I.cad Agency
Contact Person:
Project Location:
Project Sponsor's
Name and Address:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centenm'al W~; Tustin. (',A 92780
(714) ~75-$100
Code Amendment 00-001 - Driveway Code Amendment
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Justina Wiilkom
Citywidc
Phone: (714) 573-3174
N/A
General Plan Designation:
All land use designations.
ZoNng Designation:
All zoning districts.
Project DescriptiOn:
Amendment to Tustin City Code to..limit the width of driveways or paved
area within the front yard setback area to twen~:..four (24) f~et lbr a
garage or carport designed for one or two vehicles and thirty (30) feet for a
garage or carport designed fbr three or more vehicles wi'thin residential
zoning districts; to limit the paved areas, for accessory residential uses to
fifty (50) percent of the total front yard area; and to limit the width of
driveways within the commercial and industrial zoning districts to twenty
(20) feet fbr one-way traffic and lo thirty-five (35) lieet tbr two-way
traffic.
Surrounding Uses'
North: County of Orange
South: City oflrvine
East: County of Orange and Cit3: of lrvine
West: City of Santa Aaa
Other'public agencies whose approval is required:
Orange Count3' Fire Authority
Orange County Health Care Agency'
South. Coast Air Quality Management
District
Other ~
City of In'ine
City of Santa Ana
Orange County
EMA
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors cheCked,beimv 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
[-']Population and I lousing
[~Oeological Problems
[~Water
F-lAir Quality
[-']TranSpOrtation & Circulation
[-I Biological Resources
[-]Energy and Mineral Resources
[~Hazards
[~qoise
['-[Public Sen, ices
[~Utilities and Service
Systems
[--]Aesthetics
[,]Cultural Resources
[~Recreation
[~Mandato~, 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 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;
F"] 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 ENWIRONMENTAL 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 cffbct on the em, ironmcnt, there WI I.L .
NOT be a significant effcct'"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
proposed project.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect' on the environment, there WILI.
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1 ) have been analyzed
adequately'in aa earlier NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier NEGA'I1VE DECI.ARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Preparer: Justina Willkom _.
E'l~zabeth A. Binsack, (2o~~'~' I~evel'oPment' Director
Title AssoCiate Planner
Date /'~-~~. ~
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EVALI:ATION OF ENVIRON.MENTAL I311 AC I S
Direclionx
A brief explanation' is required for all answers except "'No Impact" answers that are adequately supported, by the
infomaation sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses Ibllowing each question. A "No Impact" answer is
adequately supported if. the referenced in£onnation sources show that the impact simply does not apply:' to projects
like the one involved (e.g., the project f~lls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be
explained where it' is based on project-specific factors and general standards (e.g.~,. Ibc project will not e×pose
sensilive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).
All answers must take into account thc whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level,
indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts.
Once thc lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, the checklist answers must
indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant.
"Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect' may be significant. It'
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the &termination is made, and l:.lR is
required.
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· 'Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Nlitigation Incorporated" applies xxhere the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an efi~ct ti'om "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "l.ess than Significant
Impact." 'l'he lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain ho,,,,' they reduce the et'l~:ct'
to a less fl~an significant level (mitigation measures f?om Section XVII, "Earlier ,knalyses." may be cross-
retierenced).
Earlier analyses ma.,,' be used ,,,,'here, Pursuant to thc tiering, pro.am EIR, or other CEQA Process, an cflkct has
been adequately analyzed in an earlier I?.'IR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)(D). 'In this case, a brief
discussion should identity.' the foil°wing:
a) .Earlier Analysis U-sed. Identify and state where they are available tbr review.
b)
Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope
and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether
such effects ~x.'ere addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c)
Mitigation .Measures. For effects that are "l.css than-Significant with Mitigation M'easure~; Incorporated,".
describe fl~c mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from ti~e earlier document and the
extent m which they address site-specific conditions for ~he project.
l.ead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources Ibr potential
impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should,
where appropriate, include a reference to the.page or pages'where the statement ks substantiated.
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Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals
contacted should be cited in the discussion.
This is only a suggested tbrm. and lead agencies are' free to use different formats; however, lead agencies
normally address the questions Ii'mn this checklis! that are relexam to a project's environmental, el'l~2cts in
whatever format is selected.
The explanation of.each issue should identii},,:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, ifany, used to evaluate each question; and,.
b) the mitigation measure identified, irany, to reduce the impact tO less than significance.
EVALUATIO~ OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
I. AESTHETICS- Would ~h¢ project:
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a) liave a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
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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 or'substantial light or glare which
would udversely affect day or nighttime views in the,area?
ii' AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining
whe[her impacts to agn'icultum! resources are significant
enviromnental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California ^griculmral Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conser,,.ation as an optional model ~o use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and t~rmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland; Unique Farmland, or Farmland
o{' Storewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of:h~ California Resources ^§ency, to non-
agricultural usc?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
c). Involve off, er changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland. to non-agricultural use?
!!!. AIR. OUAL!_TY' Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality, management
or air pollution 'comrol district may be relied upon to make the
following detcrminmions. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation el'the applicable
air. qUality plan'?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
to an existino 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 slate ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative lhreshoids for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors m substantial pollutant
concentrations?
c) Create objectionable odors aH'cc'ting a substantial number
of people?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Less Than
,.
Significant"
It,'ith
Mitigatio,
h~corporation
E]
Le.~., 7'hah
Significant
Impact
[2
[3
[3
:\:o_#.pact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Ituve a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on an.,,' species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CaliR~rnia
Department of Fish and Game or U.S..Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) l lave a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural communiLv identified in local or
regional plans, policies: regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
lhrough direct removal, filling, hydrological intermption, or
other means*.
d) · interfi~re substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migrator>.' wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nurser)' 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 Communit:,.' Conserx'ation Plan, or
other approved, local, regional, or state habitat conservation
plan?
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.V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of .
a historical resource as dcfined in § 15064.57
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in Ihe significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant m § 1=064.5.
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 tbrmal cemeteries?
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS:- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of 10ss, injury, or death
involving:
Potemiall),
Significam
b.pact
[3
[3
Less Tha,
Significant '.
With
Mitigation
. b~corporatton
Le,~s 7han
Significant
bnpact
[2
'[3
A'o Impact
i) Rupture ora known earthquake fault, as delineated on ~he
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substamiai evidence of' a known fault? Ret~r to Division of
Mines and Geolo~' Special.Publication'42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
iv) i~andslides?
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, liquel~ction or collapse'?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-I-B
of the Uniform Building Code (! 994); creating substantial
risks to life or property?
e) Have soils, incapable ol'adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where
'sewers are not available for thc disposal of waste water?
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would thc project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the murine transport, use, or disposal
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 thc environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-qharter
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 .creal¢ 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 thc project result in
a safety hazard fbr people residing or working in the project
area?
f) For a project within the vicinity ora private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety haTard for people residing
or working in the project area?
Potentially
Significant
hnpact
[3
E3
£e.~:~'
Significant
t.~'i~h
Mitigation
Incor, porat._(on
D.
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Less Than
Signi, ficanr
hnpacl
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No hnpact
g) Impair implementation 'ofor physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of' loss,
injm3' or death involving wildland fires, including where
wiidlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER e UALITY: - Would
the project:
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a) Violate any water quality standards Or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplme 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 o1' 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 thc existing drainage pattern o£the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the ram or amount of'
surface runoff in a manner which would result in llooding on-
or oft-site?
e) Create or contribute mnoffwatcr which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?.
0 Other,vise substantially degrade water qualiv,.'?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundaw or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood ha:,ard delineation map?
h) Place within a i O0-year flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk el' loss,
injury or death involving flooding as a result of the fhilure of a
levee or dam ?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflmv?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING- Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
PotentialIj'
Significant
Impact.
Less Than
Significanl
.l~itigadon
incorporatkm
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E3
Lm's l'ha,
Sign~icant
Impact
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No Impact
b) Conflict with an}, applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agent, 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) Conflic: with an)' applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss ofavailability ora known mineral
resource that would b~ of value to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result in the loss or availability o£a locally-important
mineral resource recover;v.' 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 m or generation of excessive
groundbom¢ vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) · A substantial'permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in thc project vicinity, above levels existing without the
project?
d) 'A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project viciniw 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? '
0 For a project within the vicin[~' 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 conmruction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
Potenlia/ly
Significam
Impac!
[3
[3
El
[2]
[23
[3
Le~s 'il~an
Signi.#cant
tf'ith
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
$ignificam
Impact
[3
E3
No Impact
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Xlil. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would thc project result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
hlmred governmental thciJities; need for new or physically
alicrcd governmental facilities, the construction of' which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
pcrlbrmanc¢ objectives rot an.,,, of thc 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
Ihcilities such that substantial physical deterioration o£ tile
t'acility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational fhcilities or require,
tho construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the cnvironmenr?
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC- Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to {he existing traffic load and capacity of' the street system
(i.e. result in a substantial increase in either thc number of'
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
b) i~xcoed, 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 ~'affic patterns, including either
.an ,ncrease in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial salbty 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 acccss?
0 Result in inadequate parking capaci.ty?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Less Than
Signi. ficanl
If.'ith '
Mitigation
hworporalion
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L e. vs 7'hah
,Vigni./icant
lmpacl
E3
No Impacl
§) 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 QualiLv 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, thc
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project ii'om 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 prqiect that it has
adequate capacity :o serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the providcr's existing commitments':
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f) Be served' by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity
to accommodate the prqicet's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with Ibdcral, state, and local statutes a,nd
regulations related to solid waste?
XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does thc projcct have the potential to degrade the quali~'
of the environment,, substantially reduce thc habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife lx~pulation to drop
'bclow self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminale a plant or
animal communit3.', reduce th~ 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
prehistoD'?
b) Does thc prRject have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively ·
considerable" means that the incrememal 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 tile project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectb"?
Polentially
Significant
Impact
[3
D.
Less Than
Significan!
With
Mitigation
h~corpm'ation
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Less Than
Significant
Impacl
E3
E3
E3
E3
No Impact
ATTACHMENT A
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
DRIVEWAYS CODE AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this Code Amendment is to maintain an aesthetically pleasing
environment in the City's residential and non-residential amas and promoto the health,
safety, and we'lfam of the community by'providing standards to determine the maximum
aliowable...width for driveways. "
Them would' be no phYsical improvement or changes in the environment' as a result of
the adoption of thiS'code, amendment. Impacts of potential future projects would bo
evaluated in conjunction with each future project.
AESTHETICS" "
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Items a thmu_ah d -'No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum*' allowable driveway widths ~..for residential and non-
residential properties. No physical imProvements are currently proposed in
conjunction with the adoption of this code amendmentl As such, the proposed
code amendment will not have .any effects on aesthetics in the area including
scenic vistas Or scenic resources,, including, but not limited to, trees, rocks
outcropping, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. The proposed
code amendment will not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the
.plan area or its surroundings. Impacts related to any; future project would be
identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
-S. oumes:
· Tustin Zoning Code
Tustin General Plan
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Mitioation/M0nitodn~ R. equimd:
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AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
None Required
Items a through c- "No Impact"' The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties; however, no physical impr°vements are currently
proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The proposed code
amendment will have no impacts on any farmland, nor will it conflict with existing
zoning for agricultural use, or a VVilliamson Act contract. The code amendment will
not result in convemion of farmland to a non-agricultural .use. 'Impacts related to
any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific
project.'
Drh'eway Code Ame.dmenl - Initial Study
,4tlaChment
Page 2 of 7
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Sources: Tustin General Plan
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Mitieation/Monitodnq ~ Required:
None Required
AIR QUALITY
Items a through e_, "N'o Impact. The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for .... maximum allowable driveway widths ~or residential .'and non-
residential properties; however, no physical improvements are. currently'
proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the code
amendment will. not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any applicable air
plan, violato any air quality ~tandard,. rosult in a cumulatively considembie increase
of any criteria pollutant as applicable by federal or ambient air quality.standard, nor
will it expose sensitive mceptom to substantial pollutant con~ntmtions, or croato
objectionable odor affecting a substantial number of people. Impacts related to any
futura proiect would be evaluated when a specific project is proposed.
Source_s: South Coast' Air Quality Management District Rules and
Regulations
Tustin 'General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
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None Required
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BI.OLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a through f- "N0.._!_m_'.~act": The proposed" code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway 'widths for .residential and non-
residential properties; however, no physical improvements are currently
proposed in conjunction with the code 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 code amendment.
Impacts related to any future project would be evaluated when a~ specific project
is proposed.
Sources:
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Tustin General Plan
M itig ati0n/Mon'_rtoring Required'
None Required
CULTURAL RESOURCES ·
Items a through d ' "NO Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths ~or residential and non-
residential properties; however, no physical' improvements are currently
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proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the code
amendment will not adversely affe. ct...;any historical resources or amhaeological
resoumes Or destroy or disturb a unique paleontological resource, human remains
or geological feature. Impacts related to any future 'project would be identified
and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources:
Cultural Resources .District
Tustin Zoning Code
General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
None Required
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
_!temsa (I), a (ii)~ a (iii), a '(iv), b, c, d and e- "No Impact": The proposed code
amendment would establish provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths
for residential and non-residential properties; however, no physical improvements
are currently proposed in conjunction With. the code. amendment. As such, the
proposed code 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 project would be identified and .evaluated i'n conjunction with a specific
project. "
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... Sources: Tustin General Plan
Mitigation/Monitoring Required'
None Required
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HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Items a through h- "No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway Widths for residential and non-
residential properties; however, no physical improvements are currently
proposed, in conjunction with the code amendment. As such, the proposed code
amendment will not result in significant hazards (i:e. explOsion,, hazardous materials
spill, interference With emergency response'plans, 'wildland rims, etc.), nor is the
project area. located within an airport land use plan or vicinity of a private airstrip.
.Impacts related to future project' would be evaluated when a specific project is
proposed. .
SouFces:
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Health Agency
Tustin General Plan
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Mitigation/MOnitOring Required'
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' HYDROLOGY AND WATER OUALiT~
None Required
Items a through j-"No Impact"' The proposed code amendment would establish
prOvisions for maximum .allowable driveway widths' for residential and non-
residential properties; however, no physical'improvements are currently
proposed in conjunction with the code amendment. The code amendment will not
result in any change in the amount or direction of surface or gmundwaters. Impacts
related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with
a specific project.
S~0ur,.qes: TuStin General Plan
Miti.~ation/Monitoring R~uired:
NOne Required
LAND USE AND PLANNING
Items a through c- "No Impact": The .proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties. No physical improvement, is proposed in conjunction with
the code amendment. The code amendment is consistent with the intent of the
-City's General Plan. to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment. The
proposed code amendment will not physically divide an established community or
conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan. Impacts related to density
increases would be identified and evaluatod in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources:
Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Code
Mitigation/Monitoring Required:
None Required
MINERAL RESOURCES'
Items a and b- "No impact~'; The proposed code amendment would establish '
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties. No physical improvement is propOsed in conjunction with
the code amendment. The proposed code 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 applicable land use maps.
Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in
conjunction with a specific project.
Sources:'
Tustin General Plan'
Drh'c,~rr~' Code Amendment - l~lioi $1ttd3'
Atlochment /l
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Miti~'ation/M.qnitodn.~ Required'
None Required'
NOISE
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Items a thmu['.h..f., .'._'_N.~. Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties, No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with '
the c, ode amendment. As such, the proposed code amendment Will'not exposa
persons to noise levels in excess of standards established 'in 'the general plan,
noise ex~de amendment, or ~×~'ssive ground vibrations, nor will ~t create a
permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels. Impacts related to any
futuro prolect would.,be identified and evaluatod in' conjun~ion with a specific
project.
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Sources:
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan '
Mitigation/Monitoring Required'
None Required
POPULATION AND HOUSING
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Items a. b, and c- ,No .Impact":. The proposed code amendment, woUld establish
provisions .-for maximum .allowable 'driveWay widths for 'rosidential and non-
residential Properties. No PhySical improvement, is proposed in conjunction with
the code amendment. As such no impact associatod with the increase in
population and housing is anticipated.
Sources:
Tustin 'General Plan
Miti~ation/Monit0ring Required:
None Required
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item a -" No Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish provisions
for maximum allowable 'driveway widths for residential and non-residential
properties:' No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with the code
amendment. As such, the proposed code 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 project would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources:
Tustin General Plan
Miti~ation/Monit0rin~ Required'
None Required
Drive,ray (;ode ,4 mendmenl - Initial Study
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Ite, rns a and b- "No Impact": The propOsed code amendment.would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential, and non-
residential properties. NO physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with
the code amendment. As .such, the code amendment would, not increase demand
for neighborhood parks' or recreational facilities; Impacts related to any future
project would be ~identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project.
Sources:
.Tustin General Plan
-Miti.aation/Monitorinq Rgquired'
TRA N S PO RTA TI ON/TRAF FI C
None Required
Items a through g -"No Impact'i: The proposed code amendment would, establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties. No physical improv.ement is proposed in conjunction with
the code amendment. As such, no altorafion in the traffic generation and
circulation patterns within the project area would b® affected' bY the 'proposed code
amendment. The proposed code 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 altornathte transPortation, impa~s related
to any .future project would be identified and :,evaluated in conjunction with a
specific '.proiect.
Sources:
Tustin General Plan
Mitk ..ati_0n/Monitorincl Required:
None Required
UTILTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
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Items a through g - "_N0 Impact": The proposed code amendment would establish
provisions for maximum allowable driveway widths for residential and non-
residential properties.. No physical improvement is proposed in conjunction with
the code amendment. The adoption of the {:ode amendment will.:.haVe no impacts
to. water treatment, water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal.
Impacts rolated to any .futura project would be. identified and evaluat, d in
conjunction with a specific project. ..
Sources:
Tustin General Plan
.Mitigation/Monitoring Required'
None Required
Dria'e,~r~.l' Code d mendment - inilial &udy
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF sIGNIFICANCE
Items a through c - "No Impact": The purpose of the proposed 'code. amendment
is to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment in the City's residential and'
nonresidential areas and' promote the healthl safety and welfare of the
community by providing standards to determine the'maximum allowable, width for
driveways.
Them would be no physical improvement or changes in the environment, as a
resUlt of the adoption of this code amendment. Impacts of potential future
projects would be evaluated in conjunction with each future..project. As such, the
code amendment does not have the potential' to degrade the quality of the
environment, achieve short-term environmental goals to'the disadvantage of
.~long-term go.als, nor produce .significant negative .indirect or direct effects on
humans.
S:~CDDUUSTINA~current planning~EnvironmentaMIriveways nd attachment A.doc
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial IFa),, Tustin, C~ 92780
(714) 573-3100
NEGATIVE D C,A ATION
Project Title: Code. Amendment 00-001 - Driveways Code Amendment
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: .Amendment to T.ustin City Code to limit the width of driveV~aYs or paved area within the
front yard Setback area to twenty-four (24) feet for a garage or carport designed for one or two vehicles and
thirty (30) feet for a garage or carport designed for three or more vehicles within residential zoning districts; to
limit the paved areas for accesser3, residential uses to fifty (50) percent of the total front yard area; and to limit
the width of driveways within the commercial and industrial zoning districts to twenty (20) feet for one-way
traffic and to thirty-five (35) feet for two-way traffic.
Project Proponent: City of Tusfin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustha, CA 92780
· Lead Agency Contact Person: Justina Willkom
Telephone: (714) 573-3174
The Community. Development Department has 'conducted an ~lnitial Study for the above project in accordance
with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quali~, Act,
and on the basis of that study hereby finds:
That them is no substantial evidence that the prOject may have a significant effect on the environment.
That potential si~cant effects were identified, but revisions have been included in the project pi .ans
and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate 'the effects to a point where clearly no
significant effects would occur. Said Mitigation Measures are included in Attachment A of the Initial
Study which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required.
The Initial Study which provides the basis for this determination is attached and is on file at the Community
Development Department,: City. of Tustin. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this
Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins wSth the public notice of Negative Declaration and
extends for twenty. (20) calendar days. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review
pm-iod may be extended if' deemed necessary.
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REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:00 P.M. ON JA_~~Y 16, 2001.
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Co~~ity Development Director
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comments received during the public hearing process, the City
Council finds that there will not be a significant effect as a result of
the proposed code amendment.
Further, the City Council finds that the code amendment involves no
potential for any adverse effects, whether individually or
cumulatively, on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the
Fish and Games Code. The City Council hereby adopts the Final
Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 00-001.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council,
held on the 16th day of July, 2001.
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 01-67
i, Pamela Stoker, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the
members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above
· foregoing Resolution No. 01-67 was duly passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 16th day of July, 2001.
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
City of Tustin
RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF OP~NGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
RESOLUTION NO. 01-67
I, PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, hereby certifies that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is five; and that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 01-67 was adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of July, 2001, by the following
vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Worley, Bone, DoYle, Kawashima
COUNClLMEMBER NOES: None
COUNClLMEMBER ABSTAINED: None
COUNClLMEMBER ABSENT: Thomas
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk