HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 19-32RESOLUTION NO. 19-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONCEPT PLAN 2018-00001, LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT 2018-00003, DESIGN REVIEW 2018-00023 AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 2018-00015 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFFICE
HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS INCLUDING 180,000 SQUARE FEET OFFICE, 5,000
SQUARE FEET CREDIT UNION BRANCH BUILDING, FOUR (4) LEVEL PARKING
STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PLANNING
AREAS 7, 9, 11 AND 14 OF THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application has been submitted by SchoolsFirst Federal
Credit Union for the project, which includes a 180,000 square foot office
building, 5,000 square foot credit union branch building, four (4) level
parking structure and associated site improvements on an approximate
nineteen (19) acre site within Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14 of the Pacific
Center East Specific Plan (PCESP). The City currently owns 1.8 acres of
the project site and the balance is owned by the applicant.
B. That the development application includes the following requests:
Development Agreement (DA) 2018-00001 to facilitate the development
and conveyance of an approximate 1.8 -acre site within the boundaries of
the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
2. Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) 2018-00003 to adjust parcel lines among four
(4) existing properties and absorb abandoned public right-of-way to
accommodate development of the proposed office building, credit union
building and parking structure.
3. Concept Plan (CP) 2018-00001 to develop an office campus facility with
an office building, credit union branch, parking structure and associated
site improvements and ensure the overall concept of the development
conforms with the Specific Plan.
4. Design Review (DR) 2018-00023 for the design and site layout of a
nineteen (19) acre site into an office campus project with an office building,
credit union branch, parking structure and associated site improvements.
5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-00015 for the establishment of joint -
use parking for 15442 Newport Ave., 15332 Newport Ave., 15222 Del Amo
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Ave., 1200 Edinger Ave. and Parcel 6 of Parcel Map 2010-127 (APN 430- _
251-28).
C. That the site is zoned as Planned Community (PC) and Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (PCESP) within Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14 and designated
as Planned Community Commercial/Business by the Tustin General Plan. In
addition, the project has been reviewed for consistency with the Air Quality
Sub -element of the City of Tustin General Plan and has been determined to
be consistent with the Air Quality Sub -element.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application on
March 26, 2019, by the Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission
tabled the item to allow for adequate time to finalize the terms of property
disposition. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on June 11, 2019, by the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 4380, recommending that the City
Council approve the said project.
E. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on July 2, 2019, by the City Council.
F. That PCESP Table 4 allows for exchanges of square footage of allowed uses
between Planning Areas and that in accordance with the PCESP and the
project environmental impact report, the proposed square footage
exchanges between Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14 comply with the PCESP
development capacities and trip generation allowances. That the proposed
parking structure is an accessory use and does not contain building floor
area.
G. That LLA -2018-00003 can be supported by the following findings:
1. The LLA involves four (4) existing, adjoining parcels and absorbs existing
abandoned right-of-way.
2. That no more than four (4) parcels will result from the LLA.
3. The resulting parcels from the LLA will conform to the Tustin General
Plan and PCESP.
H. That PCESP Section 5.3 requires the submission of a Concept Plan prior to
or concurrent with the submission of a new development proposal. The
project has been found to comply with the requirements of the PCESP.
Specifically, the proposed project:
1. Provides a preliminary geologic and soils report that analyzed the soil
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conditions and included recommendations for grading, building design
and construction;
2. Provides an overall drainage plan showing that the project will drain
properly and can connect to existing storm drain infrastructure;
3. Provides a conceptual landscape plan that focuses on onsite
landscaping and gateway landscaping; and
4. Includes proposed development intensity and overall parcel layout that
reflects the office campus environment.
That PCESP Section 4.6137 states that parking space development
standards are subject to the City's design review criteria. That the applicant
has requested approval of parking stall dimensions of nine (9) feet by
eighteen (18) feet within the parking structure. That the approval of this
request is justified in that:
1. The nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet parking spaces will be located
within the parking structure, which is accessible only to employees.
2. That the proposed surface parking spaces, including parking spaces for
visitors and credit union branch customers, provides the required nine
(9) feet by nineteen (19) feet dimensions.
3. The intent of the parking regulations as stipulated in the PCESP is
preserved.
J. That PCESP Section 4.6A3 and Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9264
allows shared parking facilities be used jointly among multiple properties
with the approval of a CUP and can be supported by the following findings:
1. That a Joint Use Area Parking Review study dated May 3, 2019, was
prepared by a licensed traffic engineer (Robert Kahn, P.E. of RK
Engineering Group, Inc.) in accordance with TCC Section 9264 and
PCESP Section 4.6A3.
2. That the Parking Study has been reviewed and accepted by the City's
Traffic Engineer for methodology and accuracy.
3. That per the PCESP, the office headquarters campus facility would
require 1,407 off-street parking spaces; 1,660 spaces are currently
proposed throughout the project site; the Parking Study determined that
the project site, on the whole, provides a surplus of 253 parking spaces
required by PCESP and therefore exceeds the minimum parking
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requirement for office and commercial uses.
4. That the parking spaces designated for joint -use are located such that
they will adequately serve the uses for which they are intended.
5. That the proposed use, as conditioned, will not have a negative effect
on surrounding properties, or impact traffic on the ability of parking in
that sufficient parking would be available on-site.
6. That a written agreement is required to be recorded on each property
involved to ensure the continued availability of the number of parking
spaces designated for joint -use and availability of reciprocal access
easements.
K. Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
that the location, size, architectural features, and general appearance of the
proposed development will not impair the orderly and harmonious
development of the area, the present or future development therein, or the
occupancy as a whole. In making such findings, the Commission has
considered at least the following items:
1. Height, bulk, and area of buildings — The height and bulk of the proposed
project is compatible with surrounding buildings in that the proposed office
is about fifty-eight (58) feet high, the credit union branch building is about
twenty (20) feet high and the parking structure is about fifty (50) feet high,
similar to other buildings in the area.
2. Setbacks and site planning — The proposed project meet the required
building setbacks of thirty-five (35) feet from Newport Avenue and twenty
(20) feet from Del Amo Avenue.
3. Exterior materials and colors —The proposed exterior materials and colors
are appropriate for the area in that the design provides a contemporary
appearance and visual statement that engages passersby and visitors
with its simple lines and glass exterior.
4. Type and pitch of roofs — The proposed roof design is compatible in that it
is flat with adequate parapet and equipment screening to fully screen roof
top equipment.
5. Size and spacing of windows, doors, and other openings — The proposed
building designs utilize the glass material for windows, walls and doors
and essentially creates an inviting appearance from all angles of the
buildings.
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6. Towers and roof structures — The proposed parking structure includes
elevator towers and are compatible with the overall architectural designs
in that the towers are designed with colors and glass material that match
the office and credit union branch buildings.
7. Location, height, and standards of exterior illumination —The proposed site
illumination, as conditioned, will be compatible with the building
architecture and complement the site improvements and landscaping. As
conditioned, the project will comply with site illumination standards and
confine the lighting onto the property.
8. Landscaping, parking area design, and traffic circulation — The proposed
landscaping, as conditioned, shall comply with the Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance requirements and the design includes accent trees
to create visual interest. The proposed parking areas and circulation have
been reviewed and determined to be in substantial compliance with City
requirements.
9. Location and appearance of equipment located outside an enclosed
structure — As proposed and conditioned, equipment shall be fully
screened with the building parapet, equipment screening or landscaping
screening.
10. Location and method of refuse storage — As conditioned, the trash
enclosure will provide adequate room for trash bin storage and easily allow
for trash collection services.
11. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the
neighborhood — The proposed building locations are compatible with
existing structures in the project site in that appropriate separation
between the buildings are provided, creating a visual margin to showcase
the new office building while being within a short walk to the other buildings
in the office campus.
12. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public
thoroughfares — The proposed buildings and structure are compatible with
existing and possible future structures in that the building is contemporary
in design, its circulation is integrated among all the subject properties and
the building placement and landscaping will enhance the comer street
view.
13. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council — The
proposed project, as conditioned, complies with development standards,
improves a vacant parcel with contemporary buildings and site
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improvements, and optimizes the use of the properties.
L. That on-site security measures will be installed and implemented and that
the City's Police Department has reviewed the application and, as
conditioned, has no concerns.
M. On December 18, 1990, the Tustin City Council certified Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) 90-1 for the PCESP. On May 5, 2003, the City Council
approved Supplement #1 to FEIR 90-1 for the PCESP. The FEIR, along with
its supplement, is a Program EIR under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The FEIR considered the potential environmental impacts
associated with the development of the PCESP.
An Environmental Checklist attached hereto as Exhibit A has been prepared
and concluded that these actions do not result in any new significant
environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of any
previously identified significant impacts in the FEIR. Moreover, no new
information of substantial importance has surfaced since certification of the
FEIR.
II. The City Council hereby approves CP -2018-00001, LLA -2018-00003, DR -2018-
00023 and CUP -2018-00015 for Joint Use Parking, for the development of an
office campus including a 180,000 square -foot office building, 5,000 square -foot
credit union branch building, four (4) level parking structure and associated site
improvements within Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14 of the PCESP subject to the
conditions attached hereto as Exhibit B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting
on the 2nd day of July, 2019.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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ERICA N. YA A,
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 19-32
I, Erica N. Yasuda, 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 five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 19-32 was duly
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 2nd day
of July, 2019, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Puckett, Bernstein, Clark, Cooper, Lumbard (5)
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: (0)
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: (0)
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: (0)
ERICA N. YASU A,
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A OF ATTACHMENT F (RESOLUTION NO. 19-32)
PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN FEIR:
SCHOOLSFIRST PROJECT INITIAL STUDY AND CHECKLIST
JOINT USE AREA PARKING REVIEW STUDY DATED MAY 3, 2019
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY DATED JANUARY 3, 2019
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CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3100
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CHECKLIST
For Projects With Previously Certified/Approved Environmental Documents:
Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
The following checklist takes into consideration the preparation of an environmental document prepared at an
earlier stage of the proposed project. This checklist evaluates the adequacy of the earlier document pursuant
to Section 15162 and 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
A. BACKGROUND
Project Title:
Lead Agency:
Lead Agency Contact Person
Phone:
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Office Headquarters
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Edmelynne V. Huffer
(714) 573-3174
Project Location:
15332 Newport Avenue (APN 430-253-13)
15442 Newport Avenue (APN 430-253-16)
15222 Del Amo Avenue (APN 430-253-18)
1200 Edinger Avenue (APN 430-253-19 and 20)
Parcel 6 of PM 2010-127 (APN 430-253-28)
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Christina Quintero, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union,
1200 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
General Plan Land Use Designation:
Planned Community Commerical/Business
Zoning Designation:
Pacific Center East Specific Plan (PCESP; SP 11)
Project Description: Construct a new 180,000 sf 3 -story office building to
serve as the credit union headquarters, a 921 -stall 4 -level
parking structure, 5,000 sf credit union branch building
and associated site improvements.
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: North: Edinger Avenue, industrial
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East: BNSF Railroad, office, industrial
South: Valencia Avenue, office and industrial uses
West: Newport and Del Amo Avenues, warehouse, retail and
vacantland
Previous Environmental Documentation: Final EIR 90-1 for the Pacific Center East Specific Plan adopted
on December 17, 1990. Supplement #1 to Final EIR 90-1 for the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
adopted on May 5, 2003.
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
® Orange County Fire Authority ❑ City of Santa Ana
❑ Orange County EMA District ❑ City of Irvine
❑ South Coast Air (duality Management ❑ Other
❑ Orange County Health Care Agency
Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested
consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1? If so, has consultation begun?
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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 on the following pages.
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
❑ Land Use / Planning
❑ Population / Housing
❑ Transportation/Traffic
❑ Mandatory Findings of
Significance
DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Public Services
❑ Tribal Cultural Resources
❑ Air Quality
❑ Geology /Soils
❑ Hydrology / Water Quality
❑ Noise
❑ Recreation
❑ Utilities / Service Systems
❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by
the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in
an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
® I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: See Attached.
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by
the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer
is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to
projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should
be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will
not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative
as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers
must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than
significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be
significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made,
an EIR is required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant
Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the
effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below,
may be cross-referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect
has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case,
a brief discussion should identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope
of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state
whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier
document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential
impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document
should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals
contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies
should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects
in whatever format is selected.
9) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a. the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b. the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance
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D. INITIAL STUDY
Issues:
I. AESTHETICS.
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic
resources, including, but not limited
to, trees, rocks 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 AND FOREST RESOURCES.
In determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental 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. In determining whether impacts to
forest resources, including timberland, are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies
may refer to information compiled by the
Calffomia Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest
land, including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment
project; and forest carbon measurement
methodology provided in Forest Protocols
adopted by the California Air Resources Board.
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Potentially Less Than No Change
Significant Significant From
Impact With Mitigation Previous
Incorporated Analysis
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Potentially Less Than No Change
Significant Significant From
Impact With Mitigation Previous
Incorporated Analysis
Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
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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
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agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
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rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
of forest land to non -forest use?
e) Involve other changes in the existing
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environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non -forest use?
111. AIR QUALITY.
Where available, the significance criteria
established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district
may be relied upon to make the following
determinations.
Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct
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implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
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Issues:
Potentially
Less Than
No Change
Significant
Significant
From
Impact
With Mitigation
Previous
Incorporated
Analysis
b)
Violate any air quality standard or
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contribute substantially to an existing
or projected air quality violation?
C)
Result in a cumulatively considerable
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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
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substantial pollutant concentrations?
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Create objectionable odors affecting a
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substantial number of people?
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would
the project:
a)
Have a substantial adverse effect,
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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
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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Issues:
Potentially
Less Than
No Change
Significant
Significant
From
Impact
With Mitigation
Previous
Incorporated
Analysis
C)
Have a substantial adverse effect on
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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
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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
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ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
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Conflict with the provisions of an
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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
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in the significance of a historical
resource as defined in § 15064.5?
b)
Cause a substantial adverse change
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in the significance of an
archaeological resource pursuant to §
15064.5?
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Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
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paleontological resource or site or
unique geologic feature?
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Issues:
d) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of formal
cemeteries?
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS.
Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss,
injury or death involving:
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?
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No Change
Significant
Significant
From
Impact
With Mitigation
Previous
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Analysis
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C) Be located on a geologic unit
or soil that is unstable, or that
would become unstable as a
result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-
site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil,
as defined in Table 18-1-B of
the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial
risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of
adequately supporting the use
of septic tanks or alternative
waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available
for the disposal of waste
water?
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Not Applicable
Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse
gases?
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS.
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through the
routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
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b) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into
the environment?
C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included
on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government
Code section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan
has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project 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?
g) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
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IX. 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 (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
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drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site?
d)
Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding on -or
off-site?
e)
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which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f)
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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 that would impede or
redirect flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving flooding, including flooding
as a result of the failure of a levee or
dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or
mudflow?
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established
community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land
use plan, policy, or regulation of
an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal
program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
C) Conflict with any applicable
habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation
plan?
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XI. MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of
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would be of value to the region
and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of
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resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan?
XII. NOISE.
Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or
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excess of standards established in
the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards
of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or
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groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase
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project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or
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levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
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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 excessive
noise levels?
XIII. 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 road or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
C) Displace substantial numbers of
people, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
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XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES.
Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new
or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios,
response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public
services:
I. Fire protection?
ii. Police protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
V. Other public facilities?
XV. RECREATION.
Would the project:
a) 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 have
an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
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XVI. TRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC.
Would
the project:
a)
Conflict with an applicable plan,
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ordinance or policy establishing
measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation system,
taking into account all modes of
transportation including mass transit and
non -motorized travel and relevant
components of the circulation system,
including but not limited to intersections,
streets, highways and freeways,
pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass
transit?
b)
Conflict with an applicable congestion
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management program, including, but not
limited to level of service standards and
travel demand measures, or other
standards established by the county
congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
C)
Result in a change in air traffic
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patterns, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d)
Substantially increase hazards
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due to a design feature (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e)
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programs regarding public transit,
bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or
otherwise decrease the performance or
safety of such facilities?
XVII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES. Not
Applicable
Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in Public Resources Code
section 21074 as either a site, feature, place,
cultural landscape that is geographically defined
in terms of the size and scope of the landscape,
sacred place, or object with cultural value to a
California Native American tribe, and that is:
a) Listed or is eligible for listing in El ❑ ❑
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Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as
defined in Public Resources Code
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supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code section 5024.1.
In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code section 5024.1,
the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a
California Native American tribe.
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XVIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project:
a)
Exceed wastewater treatment
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requirements of the applicable
Incorporated
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b)
Require or result in the
construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
C)
Require or result in the
construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d)
Have sufficient water supplies
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e)
Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate
capacity to serve the project's
projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing
commitments?
f)
Be served by a landfill with
sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g)
Comply with federal, state, and
local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste?
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XVIII. 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?
("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 project, 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?
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21083.05, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 65088.4, Gov.
Code; Sections 21080(c), 21080.1, 21080.3, 21082.1, 21083, 21083.05, 21083.3, 21093, 21094, 21095, and
21151, Public Resources Code; Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino, (1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 296; Leonofl v.
Monterey Board of Supervisors, (1990) 222 Cal.App.3d 1337; Eureka Citizens for Responsible Govt. v. City of
Eureka (2007) 147 Cal.AppAth 357; Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency (2004)
116 Cal.AppAth at 1109; San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco
(2002) 102 Cal.AppAth 656.
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
OFFICE DEVELOPMENT (SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION)
15332 NEWPORT AVE.
BACKGROUND
On February 19, 1991, the Tustin City Council adopted the Pacific Center East Specific Plan and on
April 19, 2011, adopted Specific Plan Amendment 11-001. Pacific Center East is comprised of
approximately 126 acres and is bounded on the west by the State Route 55 Freeway, on the north
by the by the Santa Ana -Santa Fe Channel, on the east by Red Hill Avenue and on the south by
Valencia Avenue. The Tustin City Council certified Final EIR 90-1 (FEIR) for the Pacific Center East
Speck Plan on December 17, 1990 and Supplement #1 to Final EIR 90-1 for the Pacific Center
East Specific Plan was adopted May 5, 2003. The FEIR is a Program EIR under the California
Environmental Quality Ace ("CEQA"). The FEIR considered the potential environmental impacts
associated with the development of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
The project developer, applicant and property owner is SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. The
proposed "Project" is for a three-story office building, small service commercial use (a bank), new
four -level parking structure, and associated site improvements for properties located within Pacific
Center East Specific Plan Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14. The project requires City approval of
the following:
1) General Plan Conformity, which would determine that the associated disposition of
government property is in conformity with the City's General Plan.
2) Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) 2018-00003, which would modify the parcel lines of four (4)
existing parcels and absorb existing abandoned right-of-way into
3) Development Agreement (DA) 2018-00001, which would establish the terms, public
benefits involved and timing of development.
4) Concept Plan (CP) 2018-00001, which identifies how the proposed project will address
the overall site design, site drainage, soils conditions, circulation, landscaping, signage
and project phasing.
5) Design Review (DR) 2018-00023, to assess the project's design, architectural
compatibility, site layout, exterior finishes, landscaping and other improvements.
6) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-00015, to establish joint use parking to accommodate
shared parking and access throughout the project site.
The Project involves: 1) a 180,000 square -foot, three-story office building; 2) a 5,000 square -foot
retail bank building; 3) a four -level parking structure; 4) disposition of City -owned property and
abandoned public right-of-way to the applicant, and 5) establishment of joint -use parking.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located on several properties with the primary property being 15332 Newport
Avenue and the secondary properties are 15222 Del Amo Avenue, 15442 Newport Avenue, 1200 ---
Edinger Avenue, Parcel 6 of PM 2010-127 and abandoned Del Amo Avenue. The properties are
bounded by Edinger Avenue to the northeast, Newport Avenue and Del Amo Avenue to the
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northwest, the BNSF .Railroad right-of-way to the southeast and Valencia Avenue to the
southwest.
The proposed office, bank branch and parking structure buildings would be located on an existing
vacant property at 15332 Newport Avenue. The buildings located at 15442 Newport Avenue and
15222 Del Amo Avenue are existing office buildings and no changes are proposed. The existing
warehouse building located at 1200 Edinger Avenue is currently used as a facility for storage and
maintenance of ATMs. The associated lot line adjustment application involves properties located at
15332 Newport Avenue, 15442 Newport Avenue, 15222 Del Amo Avenue, Parcel 6 of PM 2010-
127, which is a remnant parcel, and abandoned Del Amo Avenue. Associated site improvements
and additional parking spaces will be provided on the property located at 1200 Edinger Avenue,
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves a new 180,000 sf 3 -story office building to serve as the credit union
headquarters, a 921 -stall 4 -level parking structure, 5,000 sf credit union branch building and
associated site improvements.
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
An Environmental Analysis Checklist has been completed and it has been determined that this
Project is within the scope of the previously approved Program FEIR and that pursuant to Title 14
California Code of Regulations Section 15162 and 15168(c), no new effects could occur, and no
new mitigation measures would be required. Accordingly, no new environmental document is
required by CEQA.
The Environmental Analysis Checklist follows.
AESTHETICS — Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect
day or nighttime views in the area?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements.
The Project is consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the PCESP. In addition, the development associated with the Project
is not located on a scenic highway nor will it affect a scenic vista. Development of the site
was considered within the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1, and will have not negative
aesthetic effect on the site or its surroundings when mitigation measures identified in the
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. Development of the Project requires Design Review
approval.
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Particular attention is paid to massing, materials, scale, color and expression of such quality
for the Project to be true to the distinctive and unique elements of Tustin, the Tustin Gateway
area and the PCESP. The proposed project building height and massing are compatible
with existing buildings in the area. The proposed office building height is approximately sixty
(60) feet, which is similar to the existing hotel buildings on Newport Avenue. The proposed
bank building is approximately twenty (20) feet high, which is compatible with existing retail
buildings in the area. Provisions of the PCESP ensure that all exterior lighting will be
required to be designed to reduce glare, create a safe night environment, and avoid impacts
to surrounding properties. The proposed project will result in no substantial changes to the
environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
MitigatiortlMonitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The project is subject to Mitigation
Measure 1 and 4 of Section 3.9 regarding signage and equipment screening, respectively
and have been included as conditions of approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Tustin General Plan
Submitted Plans
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental 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. in determining whether impacts to forest
resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead
agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including
the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment
project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols
adopted by the California Air Resources Board. 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) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in
Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as
defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use?
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e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location
or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non -forest use?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. In addition, the Project would not convert prime farmland, unique farmland,
or farmland of statewide importance as shown on maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Managing and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non-
agricultural use. Also, the property is not zoned for agricultural use or a Williamson Act
Contract, nor does the allowed use involve other changes to the existing environment that
could result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use. The proposed project
will result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by
the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
MitigatiorVMonitoring Required: No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Tustin General Plan
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program: Important Farmland 2016
Submitted Plans
III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the
applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a 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 that exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. However, Final EIR 90-1 determined that regional ambient air quality
conditions, combined with regional cumulative traffic, contribute to the exceedance of daily
State and federal standards for several air pollutants. Consequently, mitigation measures
were identified in the FEIR to minimize these impacts. However, in approving the PCESP,
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a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted by the Tustin City Council on
December 17, 1990, for cumulative air quality impacts that could not be mitigated. Since
the proposed Project would implement development consistent with the Specific Plan, all
environmental impacts related to the project and the development of the site were
considered in the adopted FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The proposed Project will
result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: Specific mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in certifying the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The project is subject to
Mitigation Measures 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 of Section 3.6 regarding emissions, transportation
demand, street sweeping and construction parking have been included as Conditions of
approval. However, the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1, also concluded that Specific
Plan related operational air quality impacts were significant and impossible to fully mitigate.
A Statement of Overriding Consideration for the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1, was
adopted by the Tustin City Council on May 5, 2003.
Sources., Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Table 2, 1993 South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air
Quality Handbook
Tustin General Plan
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
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e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat
conservation plan?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The project is
located within an urban area and would be built on vacant land with no biological resources
on site. The Project is consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center
East Specific Plan (PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall
development potential allowed by the PCESP. The FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1,
found that implementation of the PCESP would not result in impacts to federally listed
threatened or endangered plant or animal species. The proposed Project will result in no
substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as
revised by Supplement #1.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required., No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource
as defined in §15064.5?
b) 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 formal
cemeteries?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. However, it is possible that previously unidentified buried archaeological or
paleontological resources within the project site could be significantly impacted by grading
and construction activities associated with development of the site. With the inclusion of
mitigation measures that require future construction monitoring, potential impacts to cultural
resources can be reduced to a level of insignificance (Mitigation Measure 9 of Section 3.2
regarding archeological resources). The proposed Project will result in no substantial
changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by
Supplement #1.
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MitigatiorVMonitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City Council
in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. This project is subject to Mitigation Measure 9 of
Section 3.2 regarding discovery of archeological resources during grading activities and have
been included as conditions of approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
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:
• 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.
• Strong seismic ground shaking?
• Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction?
• Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. However, Final EIR 90-1 identified impacts to the entire Specific Plan area
related to the necessary grading activity that would occur to accommodate the various types
of development and the resultant change to existing landform and topography.
Consequently, mitigation measures were identified in Final EIR 90-1. The proposed Project
will result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by
the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
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Mitigation/Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City Council
in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. This project is subject to Mitigation Measures 1,
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 or Section 3.2 and have been included as conditions of approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: — Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have
a significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements.
The Prior Environmental Review did not evaluate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impacts
because, prior to SB 97, which went into effect January 1, 2010, it was not included in the
CEQA Guidelines Appendix G checklist and the City of Tustin did not have adopted
thresholds at the time of preparation.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: N/A
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: —Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine
transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable
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?
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles or 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?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The primary use
of the project site is office use and would not involve hazardous material. The project side
is located within an airport land use plan, however, it is located more than two (2) miles
away from the airport and the proposed building heights are under the threshold requiring
review and input from the airport. The Project is consistent with the development permitted
in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (PCESP), as amended, and would not increase
the overall development potential allowed by the PCESP. The FEIR, as revised by
Supplement #1, found that implementation of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan would not
result in impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials. The proposed Project will
result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
MitigationMMonkoring Required. No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
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 mannerwhich would
result in flooding on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
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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 storm water 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 of 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?
1) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. Development of the Project will include project design and construction of
facilities to fully contain drainage of the site that will be required as conditions of approval for
the development project.
No long-term impacts to hydrology and water quality are anticipated for the development of
the Project site. At this time, it is not anticipated that the proposed Project will impact
groundwater in the deep regional aquifer or shallow aquifer. The proposed Project would not
include groundwater removal or alteration of historic drainage patterns at the site. The
Project site is not located within a 100 -year flood area and will not expose people or structures
to a significant risk of loss, injury, and death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam, nor is the project site susceptible to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow.
Construction operations associated with development of the site would be required to comply
with the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Newport Bay watershed that requires
compliance with the Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) and National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) and the implementation of specific best management practices
(BMP). Compliance with State, City and Water Department regulations and standards, along
with established engineering procedures and techniques, would avoid unacceptable risk or
the creation of significant impacts related to such hazards.
Final EIR 90-1 identified impacts to the entire Specific Plan area related to water and
drainage. Consequently, mitigation measures were identified in Final EIR 90-1 that would
reduce the potential impacts of the Project to a level of insignificance. The proposed Project
will result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by
the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The project is subject to Mitigation
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Measures 2, 4 and 6 of Section 3.3 regarding drainage, flood prevention and soil stability and
are included in the conditions of approval.
Sources. Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
FEMA Flood Map: FIRM Panel 06059CO277J (Dec. 2, 2009)
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (2012)
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING: Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited, to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. On February 19, 1991, the Tustin City Council approved the Pacific Center
East Specific Plan which established land use and development standards for development
of the Development Parcels and site, and on April 19, 2011 adopted Specific Plan
Amendment 11-001 implementing minor text amendments. The Project will meet the
requirements of the Specific Plan.
Compliance with state and City (including the Specific Plan) requirements would avoid the
creation of significant land use and planning impacts. Also, the proposed Project will not
conflict with any habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. Final EIR
90-1 identified impacts to the entire Specific Plan area related to land use. Consequently,
mitigation measures were identified in Final EIR 90-1. The proposed Project will result in no
substantial changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as
revised by Supplement #1.
Midgafion/Monitoring Required: Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City Council
in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. This project is subject to Mitigation Measure 2 of
Section 3.1 regarding project conformance with land use standards and is included as a
condition of approval.
Sources. Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
DDA For SchoolsFirst Headquarters Project
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Tustin General Plan
X. MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be a
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?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. In addition, the proposed Project will not result in the loss of mineral
resources known to be on the site or identified as being present on the site by any mineral
resource plans. Final EIR 90-1 did not identify any potential impacts related to natural
resources. The proposed Project will result in no substantial changes to the environmental
impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Mftigation/Monitodng Required: No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General 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 excessive noise levels?
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The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. However, the full build -out of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan would
result in short-term roadway and freeway ramp construction noise impacts, and a less than
significant permanent increase in the ambient noise levels in and around the project site due
to vehicular traffic. Mitigation measures were identified in Final EIR 90-1 to minimize the
short term noise impacts. The proposed Project could result in implementation activities that
generate noise; however, it will not result in substantial changes to the environmental
impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Mltigation/Mori todrig Required. Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. This project is subject to Mitigation
Measures 1, 2 and 4 regarding construction noise, construction operations and building
sound attenuation are included in the conditions of approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
Noise Impact Study dated September 18, 2018
XII. POPULATION & 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?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. Therefore, there is no direct increase to the City's population resulting from
the project. The Pacific Center East Specific Plan has previously been determined to be
consistent with the Tustin General Plan. The proposed Project will result in no substantial
changes to the environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by
Supplement #1.
MitigaddrVMonitoring Required. No mitigation is required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
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Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new
or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP.
Final EIR 90-1 identified impacts to the area including the Speck Plan area related to public
services, including Fire and Police protection, schools and public facilities. Consequently,
mitigation measures were identified in Final EIR 90-1. Final EIR 90-1 did not identify any
potential impacts related to general public services or other governmental services.
Fire Protection. The proposed Project will be required to meet existing Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA) regulations regarding demolition, construction materials and methods,
emergency access, water mains, fire flow, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, building
setbacks, and other relevant regulations. Adherence to these regulations would reduce
the risk of uncontrollable fire and increase the ability to efficiently provide fire protection
services to the site. The number of fire stations in the area surrounding the site will meet
the demands created by the proposed Project.
Police Protection. The need for police protection services was assessed by the FEIR on the
basis of resident population estimates, square footage of non-residential uses, etc. The
implementation of the PCESP would increase the overall need for police protection services.
The Project is expected to result in negligible increase in police projection services in that the
facility will implement onsite security measures. Entitlement conditions of approval for the
Project will require the developer to work with the Tustin Police Department to ensure that
adequate security precautions such as visibility, lighting, emergency access, and address
signage are implemented in the project at plan check.
The proposed Project will result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts
previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
Schools. The proposed project is located within Tustin Unified School District (TUSD). No
residential use is planned for the project and the project is not anticipated to cause a
significant impact upon the district enrollment.
Other aublic facilities. Other public facilities and city services within the City of Tustin would
not be negatively impacted in that the proposed project will be reviewed and required
modifications or upgrades to provide adequate services will be made.
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Mitigation/Monitoring Required. Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The project is subject to Mitigation
Measures Police 1 through 2, Fire 1 through 2, Water Services 1 through 4, Wastewater 1
through 2, Solid Waste Disposal 1 through 5, Natural Gas 1 through 2, Electrical Service 1
through 3, Telephone Service 1 through 2, Schools 1 and Cable Television 1. These
mitigation measures are included in the conditions of approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
XIV. RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks
or other recreational facilities, such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The project
design includes outdoor areas to encourage recreation and passive outdoor activities.
The Project is consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development
potential allowed by the PCESP.
Proposed development of the site would not generate a significant increase in the use of
existing parks. The proposed Project will result in no substantial changes to the
environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Midgation/Monkoring Required. No mitigation required.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of
effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account
all modes of transportation including mass transit and non -motorized travel and
relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to
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intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths,
and mass transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not
limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other
standards established by the county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic
levels or a change in location that result 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?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or program regarding public transit,
bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety
of such facilities?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. A Traffic Impact Study dated January 3, 2019, generated by RK
Engineering Group, Inc., was submitted as part of the project application for City review.
The submitted Traffic Study identified that localized traffic impacts generated by the
proposed project warrant the implementation of unsignalized full access to driveways on
Newport Avenue and Del Amo Avenue; right -in, right -out driveway on Valencia Avenue; and
right -in, right -out fire access only on Del Amo Avenue.
As part of a recent review of the Project, current land uses were reviewed by the City's
Public Works Department to determine the status of development by Pacific Center East
phase and by generated traffic volumes. Based on this review, it was apparent that the
proposed land development is within the parameters of authorized Phase I land uses and
acceptable Average Daily Trip (ADT) levels of Phase I of the Pacific Center East phasing
plan. Further, all of the infrastructure improvements have been completed to facilitate the
Pacific Center East Phase I development.
Final EIR 90-1 determined that the ultimate development of the entire Specific Plan area
would generate increased traffic in the vicinity. Consequently, mitigation measures were
identified in Final EIR 90-1 to minimize these impacts. A Statement of Overriding
Consideration was adopted to address impacts that could not be mitigated to a level of
insignificance. One mitigation measure required changes in the Circulation Element of the
City's General Plan. A General Plan Amendment re -designating the classification of portions
of Newport Avenue and Del Amo Avenue was approved in 1991.
MitigatiorvMonitoring Required. Specific mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in certifying the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. The proposed project is subject
to Mitigation Measure 3 of Section 3.5 regarding establishing and implementing a
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan and included as a condition of approval.
The FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1, also concluded that Speck Plan related traffic
impacts were significant and impossible to fully mitigate. A Statement of Overriding
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Consideration for the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1, was adopted by the Tustin City
Council on May 5, 2003. However, a review by the City's Traffic and Development Manager
have indicated that based on a review of transportation/circulation roadway improvements,
there is sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed Project without the implementation
of additional mitigation measures required in future Pacific Center East Specific Plan phases.
Sources: Field Observation
Submitted Plans
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Traffic Study Dated January 3, 2019
Parking Study Dated May 6, 2019
DDA for SchoolsFirst Headquarters Project
Tustin General Plan
XVI. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources
Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is
geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred
place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a) Listed or is eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources,
or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code
section 5020.1(k).
b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by
substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.1. In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.1, the lead
agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. The proposed building sites have been previously disturbed, historically
used for agriculture and more recently was partially graded to accommodate parking lot
improvements, walk ways and a plaza. However, it is possible that previously unidentified
buried archaeological or paleontological resources within the project site could be
significantly impacted by grading and construction activities associated with development of
the site. With the inclusion of mitigation measures that require future construction monitoring,
potential impacts to cultural resources can be reduced to a level of insignificance. The
proposed Project will result in no substantial changes to the environmental impacts
previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
The Prior Environmental Review did not analyze tribal cultural resources under a separate
section impacts because, prior to AB 52, which went into effect January 1, 2015, it was not
included in the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G checklist and the City of Tustin did not have
adopted thresholds at the time of preparation.
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Sources: Field Observation
Submitted Plans
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Tustin General Plan
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?
f) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing
entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or
may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's
projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
The proposed Project is for the construction of a new three-story office building, four -level
parking structure, retail bank building and associated site improvements. The Project is
consistent with the development permitted in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan
(PCESP), as amended, and would not increase the overall development potential allowed
by the PCESP. However, Final EIR 90-1 identified impacts to the entire Specific Plan area
related to utilities. Consequently, mitigation measures identified in Final EIR 90-1 were
recommended for implementation that would reduce the potential impacts to a level of
insignificance. The proposed Project will result in no substantial changes to the
environmental impacts previously evaluated by the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required. Mitigation measures were adopted by the Tustin City
Council in the FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1. This project is subject to Mitigation
Measures Water Services 1 through 4, Wastewater 1 through 2, Solid Waste Disposal 1
through 5, Natural Gas 1 through 2, Electrical Services 1 through 3, Telephone Service 1
through 2 and Cable Television 1 within Section 3.8 and are included as conditions of
approval.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
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PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
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? ("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?
Based upon the foregoing, the proposed Project does not have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitats or wildlife populations to
decrease, threaten, eliminate, or reduce animal ranges, etc. With the enforcement of FEIR
mitigation and implementation measures approved by the Tustin City Council, the proposed
Project does not cause unmitigated environmental effects that will cause substantial effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly. In addition, the proposed Project does have
air quality impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of development of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan, as
amended by SPA 11-01. The FEIR previously considered all environmental impacts
associated with the implementation of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. The Project
proposes no substantial changes to environmental issues previously considered with
adoption of the FEIR. Mitigation measures were identified in the FEIR to reduce impact but
not to a level of insignificance. A Statement of Overriding Consideration for the FEIR, as
revised by Supplement #1, was adopted by the Tustin City Council on May 5, 2003.
Mitigation/Monitoring Required. The FOR previously considered all environmental impacts
associated with the implementation of the Specific Plan. Mitigation measures have been
adopted by the Tustin City Council in the FEIR.
Sources: Field Observations
FEIR, as revised by Supplement #1
PCESP, as amended
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
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CONCLUSION
The summary concludes that all of the proposed Project's effects were previously examined in the
FEIR, that no new effects would occur, that no substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects would occur, that no new mitigation measures would be required, that
no applicable mitigation measures previously not found to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and
that there are no new mitigation measures or alternatives applicable to the project that would
substantially reduce effects of the project that have not been considered and adopted. A Mitigation
and Monitoring and Reporting Program and Findings of Overriding Considerations were adopted
for the FOR on May 5, 2003, and shall apply, as specifically applicable, to the proposed Project.
JOINT USE AREA PARKING REVIEW
SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
City of Tustin, California
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May 3, 2019
Ms. Christina Quintero
SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
VP FACILITIES SERVICES
1200 Edinger Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
traffic engineering & design
transportation planning
parking
acoustical engineering
air quality & ghg
Subject: Joint Use Area Parking Review SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union,
City of Tustin
Dear Ms. Quintero:
RK ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. (RK) has completed a Joint Use Area Parking Review of the
proposed SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Campus expansion project. The parking
calculation and review are in accordance with the City of Tustin Code of Ordinances
Section 9264a requirements for Joint Use of Parking Areas. The project is located
within the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. As a result, the parking requirements
consistent with the Specific Plan have been utilized to determine the number of
parking spaces required for the project.
The project is located at the southeast corner of Newport Avenue at Del Amo Avenue
in the City of Tustin.
Under existing conditions, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has three (3) buildings
(Building RH-1,RH-3 & RH-4) consisting of approximately 197,518 square feet of
general office and warehouse use with 760 parking spaces on surface parking lots. The
project requires a total of 663 parking spaces. As a result, under existing conditions,
the project has a surplus of 97 parking spaces based on the parking requirements.
Table 1 includes the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Existing Conditions Parking
Calculation.
Representatives of the project are proposing to expand the campus with a 3 -story
180,753 square feet general office building and approximately 5,003 square feet of
bank use. As a result, the total campus will consist of 338,793 square feet of general
office use 5,003 square feet of bank use and 39,478 square feet of warehouse use. A
site plan is provided in Exhibit A.
The proposed expansion will add approximately 900 parking spaces to accommodate
the increase of building area. The campus expansion will reconfigure existing surface
parking lots to accommodate a total of 739 parking spaces. In addition, a 4 level
parking structure will also be constructed to include a total of 921 parking spaces. As
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a result, a total of 1,660 parking spaces will be provided on site and will be shared
globally by employees and visitors for the entire campus.
The project is located within the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. The parking
standards and requirements for the project are identified in Table 5 of the City of
Tustin Pacific Center East Specific Plan document which is included in Appendix A.
The parking requirements for the project are identified below:
Pacific Center East Specific Plan Parking Requirements
Use Required Parking Spaces
Banks, savings and loans, etc. 1 space per 250 square feet of GFA with a 6 -
space minimum
Offices, professional and corporate 1 space per 250 square feet of GFA for buildings
other than medical of dental
Warehouse, storage 1 space per 1,000 square feet of GFA for first
20,000. 1 space per 2,000 square feet of GFA
for second 20,000 square feet of GFA
Taking into account the proposed expansion of the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and
the parking requirements identified in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan, the project
requires a total of 1,407 parking spaces. As previously noted, the project is proposing
to provide a total of 1,660 parking spaces. As a result, the campus has a total of 253
parking spaces in surplus when taking into account the parking requirements.
Table 2 includes the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union with the Proposed Campus
Expansion Parking Calculation. Even though, Parcel 1 and Parcel 3 identify a deficiency
in the number of required parking spaces, the remaining parking spaces located in the
4 level parking structure and surface parking lots located on Parcel 2 and Parcel 6
provide for a surplus of parking spaces for the entire campus. All of the parking spaces
provided on site will be shared globally by all employees and visitors and are located
within a reasonable walking distance to the buildings on campus.
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Joint Use Parking Area City of Tustin, Code of Ordinances Section 9264a
Due to the combining of parcels with the proposed campus expansion, the project is
considered a Joint Use Parking Area by the City of Tustin. As a result, the project is subject
to approval of a Conditional Use Permit for parking facilities for nonresidential uses.
Section 9264a of the City of Tustin Code of Ordinances indicates five (5) requirements that
must be met for approval. Section 9264a is included in Appendix B.
1 A parking study prepared by a California licensed traffic engineer or civil engineer experienced in the
preparation of such study shall be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that no substantial
conflict will exist in the peak hours of parking demand for the uses for which joint use is proposed.
The methodology to be used in preparing the study shall be that promulgated by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE);
Response: Based on the parking calculations provided in Table 2 of this report, the project
exceeds the number of parking spaces required by 204 parking spaces. As a
result, the project will have no conflicts with regards to parking demand.
2. The number of parking spaces which may be credited against the requirements for the structures or
uses involved shall not exceed the number of spaces reasonably anticipated to be available during
different hours of operation;
Response: The project exceeds the number of parking spaces required and is sufficient to
meet the parking demands for typical general office and bank uses during all
hours of operation. The parking structure and surface parking lots are
conveniently located on campus for employees and visitors to utilize.
3. Parking spaces designated for joint use shall be located so that they will adequately serve the uses for
which they are intended;
Response: All of the joint -use parking spaces within the campus are conveniently located
near the general office and bank buildings for which they are intended for.
4. A written and recorded agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and
Community Development Director and executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued
availability of the number of parking spaces designated for joint use and availability of reciprocal
access easements.
Response: Representatives of the project will provide a written document identifying the
joint -use parking area and will be reviewed by the City of Tustin.
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5. Zoning Administrator approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit is required for parking areas serving
structures totaling less than thirty thousand (30, 000) square feet. Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit is required for all other parking areas with joint -use parking.
Response: The project with expansion will consist of approximately 383,274 square feet of
building area. As a result, the project is subject to approval by the Planning
Commission for the Conditional Use Permit for joint -use parking.
RK has completed the review of the parking requirements and Joint Use Area parking
review based on the City of Tustin Pacific East Center Specific Plan and Section 9264a of
the City of Tustin Code of Ordinances. The project has a surplus of 253 parking spaces per
the parking requirements found in the Pacific East Center Specific Plan. In addition, the
proposed project meets all of the requirements in Section 9264a as indicated in this
parking review.
Respectfully submitted,
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Table 1
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Existing Conditions
Required Parking City of Tustin, California
Building /Parcel
Use
S.F. 2
Pacific Center East Specific Plan Parking
Requirements'
Number of Parking
Spaces
15442 Newport Avenue (RH-1)
Existing Building (Parcel 2)
General Office
97,828
1 space for each 250 sq.ft
392
Number of Parking Spaces Provided Parcel 1 (Surface Lot)
392
Number of Parking Spaces Deficient per Code for Parcel 1
0
Parcel 3
Garage Parking Lot
Number of Parking Spaces Provided Parcel 2
145
15222 Del Amo Avenue (RH-3)
Existing Building (Parcel 4)
General Office
60,212
1 space for each 250 sq.ft. of gross floor area
241 .
Number of Parking Spaces Provided Parcel 3
223
Number of Parking Spaces deficient per Code for Parcel 3
-18
1200 Edinger Avenue (RH-4
Existing Building) (Parcel 7)
Warehouse, Storage
39,478
1 space per 1,000 sq.ft for first 20,000. 1 space
per 2,000 for second 20,000 sq,ft.
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Total Building Square Feet (RH-1,RH-3 & RH-4)
197,518
Total Number of Parking Spaces Required
663
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided for Existing Buildings Parcels 1,2 & 3 (RH-1, RH-3 & RH-4)
760
Total Number of Parking Spaces in Surplus of Code for Existing Buildings Parcels 1,2 & 3 (RH-1& RH-3)
+97
Percent of Surplus Parking Spaces per Parking Requirements
15%
1 Parking Standards obtained from City of Tustin, Pacific Center East Specific Plan (Table S Parking Standards)
2 S.F. Square Feet Gross Floor Area
Table 2
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Campus Proposed Expansion
Required Parking City of Tustin, California
Building !Parcel
Use
S.F. =
Pacific Center East Specific Plan Parking
Requirements'
Number of Parking Spaces
15442 Newport Avenue (RH-1)
Existing Building (Parcel 2)
General Office
97,828
1 space for each 250 sq.ft
392
Number of Parking Spaces Provided On -Site Parcel 1
(Surface Lot)
220
Number of Parking Spaces Deficient per Code
-172
15222 Del Amo Avenue (RH-3)
Existing Building (Parcel 4)
General Office
60,212
1 space for each 250 scift of gross floor area
241
Number of Parking Spaces Provided On -Site Parcel 3
(Surface Lot)
231
Number of Parking Spaces Surplus per Code
10
1200 Edinger Avenue (RHS
Existing Building) (Parcel 7)
Warehouse, Storage
39,478
1 space per 1,000 sq.ft for first 20,000. 1 space
per 2,000 for second 20,000 sq,ft.
30
Total Number of Parking Spaces Required for Existing Buildings Parcels 1 & 3 (RHA, RH-3 & RH-4)
663
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided for Existing Buildings Parcels 1 & 3 (RH-1, RH-3 & RH-4)
760
Total Number of Parking Spaces Deficient Per Code for Existing Buildings Parcels 1 & 3 (RH-1,RH-3 & RH-4)
+97
15332 Newport Avenue (RH-2)
Proposed Building (Parcel 1)
General Office
180,753
1 space for each 250 sq.ft
724
Bank
5,003
1 space for each 250 sq.ft
20
Total Building Square Feet
185,756
Subtotal Required Parking
744
Number of Parking Spaces Provided On -Site Parcel 6 (RH-2 Surface Lot)
46
Number of Parking Spaces Provided On -Site Parcel 2 (3 Level Parking Structure)
921
Number of Parking Spaces Provided On Site Parcel 2 & 6 (RH-2 & RH-4)
693
Total Campus Square Feet
363,274
Total Campus Parking Spaces Required
1,407
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided On -Site
1,660
Total Number of Parking Spaces in Surplus of Parc Center East Specific Plan Parking Requirements
+253
Percent of Surplus Parking Spaces per Parking Requirements
18%
r Parking Standards obtained from City of Tustin, Pacific Center East Specific Plan (Table 5 Parking Standards)
2 S.F. Square Feet Gross Floor
Appendices
Appendix A
Table 5 of the City of Tustin Pacific Center East Specific Plan
City of Tustin
as environmental mitigation or by the Air Quality Management
District. Where required, the plan and monitoring data shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department for review and
approval.
4. Maintenance - All required off-street parking spaces (Table 5) shall be
available permanently and marked and maintained permanently for parking
purposes. Off-street parking areas shall not be used for the sale, display or
repair of motor vehicles or the storage of materials or other goods and
services. Any repair or restriping of parking areas shall not change the
configuration, size or location of parking spaces and landscaping unless
approved by the Community Development Department.
Table 5
PARKING STANDARDS
Requiree
Use Parking SO=
Appliance, hardware store 1 space per 500 square feet of GFA
Service stations
Banks, savings and lbens, etc.
Barber, beauty salons
Business supply and support services
Cafeterias
Cocktail lounges and bars
Coffee houses and cafes
Commercial, ancillary
Dance floor
Daycare center, preschools
Delicatessens
Dry cleaners
6 GFA - gross floor area
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2 spaces plus four for each service bay
1 space per 250 scfscare feet of GFA with a
6 -spate minimum
I space per 200 square feet of GFA
1 space per 250 square feet of GFA
1 space per 75 square feet of GFA
1 space for each 3 seats
1 space for each 3 seats
1 space per 250 square feet of GFA
1 space per 7 square feet of dance floor
area
1 space per employee and 1 space per five
students
1 space per 200 square feet of GFA
1 space per 250 square feet of GFA
Pacific Center East Specific Plan
Table 5 (cont'd)
PARKING STANDARDS
Required
Use Parking Spaces
Health clubs and spas 1 space per 100 square feet of GFA (swim-
ming pools shall be included in square
footage)
Racquetball/handball 13 spaces for each court plus spaces for
additional uses onsite and for employees on
maximum shift
Home improvement/furnishings 1 space per 250 square feet of GFA
Hotels 1 space per unit plus accommodations for
resident manager and space for other uses
onsite
Laundromats 1 space per 3 machines or 1 space per 250
square feet of GFA, whichever is greater
Manufacturing, assembly 1 space per 500 square feet of GFA but
not less than 2 spaces per 3 employees. If
there is more than 1 shift, the number of
employees on the largest shift shall be
used.
Medical clinics or offices, dental clinics or offices 1 space per 150 square feet of GFA
Offices, professional and corporate other than medical or dental 1 space per 250 square feet of GFA for
buildings
Research and development 1 space per 250 square feet of GFA for all
office use and 1 space per 500 square feet
of GFA for manufacture or assembly (but
not less than 2 spaces per 3 employees on
maximum shift)
Restaurants, fast food 1 space per 100 square feet of GFA plus
minimum stacking area of seven (7) cards
where a service window is located
Restaurants with drive-through 1 space per 100 square feet of GFA plus
minimum stacking area of seven (7) urs
where a service window is located
7 GFA = gross floor area
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Table 5 (cont'd)
PARKING STANDARDS
Required$
Use Parking Spaces
Retail businesses except as specified otherwise
Service businesses, general unless otherwise specified
Supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores
Theaters, movies
Tire sales and service
Training, technical schools
Warehouse, storage
Wholesale establishments and warehouses
not used exclusively for storage
Other light industrial use
a GFA = gross floor area
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1 space per 200 square feet of GFA
1 space per 250 square feet of GFA
1 space per 200 square feet of GFA
1 space per 3 seats plus 5 spaces for em-
ployees
1 space per 250 square feet of GFA of
sales area and 4 spaces per service bay
10 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA
1 space per 1,000 square feet of GEA up to
20;000 square feet. 1 space per 2,000
square feet of GFA for second 20,1100
square feet. 1 space per 4,000 square feet
in excess of 40,000 square feet plus space
for other uses onsite.
1 space per 1,000 square feet of GFA; less
that area devoted to office or sales which
shall be calculated at 1 space per 250
square feet of GFA
1 space per 500 square feet of GFA
Appendix B
Joint Use Parking Area City of Tustin,
Code of Ordinances Section 9264a
9264 - REDUCTION OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
a joint Use of Parking Areas. With the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, parking facilities
may be used jointly for nonresidential uses with different peak hours of operation.
Requests for a minor Conditional Use Permit for shared parking shall meet all of the
following requirements:
1. A parking study prepared by a California licensed traffic engineer or civil engineer
experienced in the preparation of such study shall be submitted by the applicant
demonstrating that no substantial conflict will exist in the peak hours of parking
demand for the uses for which joint use is proposed. The methodology to be used in
preparing the study shall be that promulgated by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE);
2. The number of parking spaces which maybe credited against the requirements for
the structures or uses involved shall not exceed the number of spaces reasonably
anticipated to be available during different hours of operation;
3. Parking spaces designated for joint use shall be located so that they will adequately
serve the uses for which they are intended;
4. A written and recorded agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City
Attorney and Community Development Director and executed by all parties
concerned assuring the continued availability of the number of parking spaces
designated for joint use and availability of reciprocal access easements.
5. Zoning Administrator approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit is required for
parking areas serving structures totaling less than thirty thousand (30,000) square
feet. Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required for all
other parking areas with joint -use parking.
b Historic Resource Residential Parking. When associated with a recognized historic
resource, as identified in this Section, the number of required off-street parking spaces
may be decreased by one (1) garage or parking space upon Zoning Administrator approval
of a minor adjustment per Section 9299 (Zoning Administrator). Approval of a minor
adjustment can be made when all the following circumstances are found to apply:
1. The adjusted decrease is for parking that serves a residence that is currently listed or
is qualified to be listed in the City's Historical Resources Survey.
2. A minimum one -car garage is provided on-site.
3. Providing anew garage space or access to anew garage could result in the
significant alteration or demolition of any historic structure or resource listed or
eligible to be listed in the City's Historical Resources Survey including historic garages
that contribute to the listing of the structure or resource.
4. New increases in square footage would not exceed one hundred fifty (150) percent
of the square footage of the structure that legally existed as of the date of adoption
of this Ordinance; and, the total gross floor area of the residence does not exceed
two thousand (2,000) square feet, including any detached habitable space (e.g. guest
house, etc.).
5. The required number of parking spaces can be accommodated off-street outside of a
fully enclosed garage within an existing legal driveway, tandem space, carport, etc.
6. The adjusted decrease is granted as a means to preserve the integrity of the historic
structure.
7. That the design of the modification to the historic resource will be a positive
contribution to the community.
8. The adjusted decrease is not associated with the addition of an accessory dwelling
unit as authorized in this Code. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 11, 4-4-17)
c Reduction in parking due to American Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrade. When required solely
as a need to upgrade existing parking facilities to comply with Title 24, Title III and
California Code of Regulations (CCR), or other California Access Codes or requirements,
the total number of required parking spaces may be reduced at the discretion of the
Community Development Director. The property owner shall demonstrate that by
bringing the site into conformity with State and Federal ADA, required nonaccessible
parking spaces will be unavoidably lost and shall submit a parking lot site plan that clearly
identifies the entire onsite parking area showing that the loss of required nonaccessible
parking spaces is unavoidable by parking space redesign. The Community Development
Director may require appropriate parking lot redesign options that maintains any portion
of the number of required nonaccessible parking spaces.
(Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
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City of Tustin, California
Prepared for:
SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
VP FACILITIES SERVICES
1200 Edinger Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
Prepared by:
RK ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
4000 Westerly Place, Suite 280
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction........................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Purpose of Report & Study Objectives 1-1
1.2 Site Location & Project Description 1-1
1.3 Traffic Study Area & Analysis Scenarios 1-3
2.0 Analysis Methodologies, Performance Criteria, &
Thresholdsof Significance..................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Intersection Peak Hour Level of Service Analysis Methodology 2-1
2.2 Study Intersection ICU Methodology — City of Tustin Signalized Intersections
& County of Orange Congestion Management Program (CMP) Signalized
Intersections 2-3
2.3 Study Intersection HCM Methodology — Caltrans Study Intersections & City of
Tustin Unsignalized Intersections 2-4
2.4 Study Intersection Level of Service Performance Criteria & Thresholds of
Significance 2-5
3.0 Existing Traffic Volumes & Circulation System ..................................... 3-1
3.1 Existing Traffic Controls & Intersection Geometrics 3-1
3.2 Existing Conditions Traffic Volumes 3-1
3.3 City of Tustin General Plan Circulation Element 3-1
4.0 Projected & Future Traffic Volumes ...................................................... 4-1
4.1
Project Traffic Conditions
4-1
4.1.1 Project ITE Trip Generation
4-1
4.1.2 Project ITE Trip Generation Compared to Currently Approved Uses
4-1
4.1.3 Project Trip Distribution
4-3
4.1.3 Modal Split
4-4
4.1.4 Project Peak Hour Traffic Volumes/Assignment
4-4
4.2
Existing Plus Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
4-4
4.3
Background Traffic
4-4
4.3.1 Method of Projection
4-4
4.3.2 Cumulative Projects Traffic
4-5
4.4
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
4-6
4.5
Opening Year With Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
4-6
Table of Contents (continued)
Section Page
5.0 MUTCD Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis ................................................ 5-1
6.0
Traffic Analysis.......................................................................................
6-1
6.1
Existing Conditions Level of Service
6-1
6.2
Existing Plus Project Conditions Level of Service
6-1
6.3
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Level of Service
6-2
6.4
Opening Year With Project Conditions Level of Service
6-3
7.0
HCM 95th Percentile Vehicular Queue Analysis ......................................
7-1
8.0
Valencia
Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking Analysis .......................
8-1
9.0
Findings, Recommendations & Conclusions .........................................
9-1
9.1
Proposed Project
9-1
9.2
Project Trip Generation
9-3
9.3
Study Area & Conditions
9-3
9.4
Peak Hour Signal Warrant Analysis Summary
9-5
9.5
LOS Analysis & Significant Impact Summary
9-5
9.6
HCM 95th Percentile Vehicular Queue Analysis Summary
9-8
9.7
Valencia Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking Analysis Summary
9-9
9.8
Site Access Recommendations
9-10
9.9
Area -Wide Recommendations
9-10
List of Attachments
Exhibits
LocationMap........................................................................................................... 1-1
SitePlan................................................................................................................... 1-2
Existing Lane Geometry and Traffic Controls.............................................................. 3-1
Existing Traffic Volumes........................................................................................... 3-2
City of Tustin Circulation Element.............................................................................. 3-3
City of Tustin Roadway Cross -Sections .................................
Inbound Project Trip Distribution.............................................................................. 4-1
Outbound Project Trip Distribution............................................................................ 4-2
Project Traffic Volumes............................................................................................. 4-3
Existing Plus Project Traffic Volumes..........................................................................
4-4
Cumulative Projects Location Map.............................................................................
4-5
Cumulative Projects Traffic Volumes..........................................................................
4-6
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Traffic Volumes .........................................
4-7
Opening Year With Project Conditions Traffic Volumes ..............................................
4-8
Opening Year With Project Conditions Valencia Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking
Analysis....................................................................................................................
8-1
Recommendations....................................................................................................
9-1
List of Attachments (continued)
Tables
Project ITE Trip Generation Rates............................................................................... 4-1
Proposed Project Trip Generation.............................................................................. 4-2
Planning Area Maximum Square Footage Allowed per Specific Plan & Unconstructed
Balance.................................................................................................................... 4-3
ITE Trip Generation Rates for Currently Approved Land Uses ...................................... 4-4
Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14 Trip Generation of Undeveloped Land Use Balance .. 4-5
Proposed Project Net Trip Generation........................................................................ 4-6
Related Projects Trip Generation................................................................................ 4-7
Newport Avenue/ Project Driveway 2 Study Intersection
MUTCD Peak Hour Signal Warrant Analysis Summary ................................................ 5-1
Existing Conditions Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary .................................... 6-1
Existing Plus Project Conditions Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary .................. 6-2
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary.. 6-3
Opening Year With Project Conditions Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary....... 6-4
HCM 95th Percentile Peak Hour Vehicular Queue Analysis Summary
Project Opening Year Conditions............................................................................... 7-1
List of Attachments (continued)
Appendices
ApprovedScope of Work.......................................................................................... A
Existing Traffic Count Worksheets............................................................................ B
MUTCD Signal Warrant Analysis Worksheets............................................................. C
Existing Conditions Intersection Analysis Worksheets ................................................ D
Existing Plus Project Conditions Intersection Analysis Worksheets .............................. E
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Intersection Analysis Worksheets .............. F
Opening Year With Project Conditions Intersection Analysis Worksheets ................... G
Crommelin Gate Stacking Analysis Methodology...................................................... H
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of Report & Study Objectives
The purpose of this traffic study is to assess the traffic impacts of the proposed SchoolsFirst
Federal Credit Union development.
1.2 Site Location & Project Description
The proposed Schools First Federal Credit Union project site is currently vacant and is
bounded by Del Amo Avenue to the north, existing property to the east, existing property
to the south, and Newport Avenue to the west.
The project site currently consists of two (2) general office buildings that are part of the
SchoolsFirst headquarters and additional vacant land.
The proposed project is planned to consist of the following land uses:
• 180,000 square feet of General Office and 5,000 square feet of Bank.
A second potential 117,957 square feet general office building is planned as a future phase
to be located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue at Del Amo Avenue. The second
site currently consists of a wholesale commercial building currently owned by the client.
The building will be removed and replaced with a general office building for the Client's
use. The buildout timeline for this building has not yet been determined and the traffic
impact study will not analyze the second general office building of the proposed project.
Access for the proposed project is planned via the following:
• One (1) existing unsignalized full access driveway on Valencia Avenue. This access is
planned to be gated with card reader system to allow for entry.
• One (1) existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport Avenue.
This access is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the
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• One (1) unsignalized full access driveway on Del Amo Avenue. An existing driveway
to the west of this driveway is currently restricted to right-in/right-out movements
based on the pavement striping. However, based on existing traffic counts collected
at this location, a significant number of vehicles are performing left -turn maneuvers
in and out of this driveway. The proposed project is reconfiguring the driveway as a
fire emergency access.
City of Tustin Planning Area 11 & Currently Approved Land Uses:
The project site is designated as Planning Area 11 and is part of the larger block bound by
the Railway, Edinger Avenue, Del Amo Avenue, Newport Avenue, and Valencia Avenue.
This block contains the following Planning Areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently approved for 113,300 square feet of office use;
• Planning Area 9: Currently approved for 64,500 square feet of R&D/light industrial
use;
• Planning Area 11: Currently approved for 132,000 square feet of office and 8,000
square feet of restaurant use; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently approved for 119,929 square feet of office use.
Based on information provided by City staff, the following land uses are currently
constructed in these planning areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently 32,400 square feet of office use constructed;
• Planning Area 9: Currently 60,212 square feet of R&D/light industrial use
constructed;
• Planning Area 11: Currently vacant; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently 97,828 square feet of office use constructed.
The location of the project site is presented on Exhibit 1-1. The site plan is shown on
Exhibit 1-2.
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The project will be evaluated in a single phase and is planned to open in 2021.
This traffic study has been prepared in accordance with the traffic study guidelines,
requirements, and thresholds of significance for the City of Tustin, the Orange County
Congestion Management Program (CMP), and Caltrans.
This study is prepared in accordance with the scope of work approved by the City of Tustin
staff. A copy of the approved scope of work is contained in Appendix A.
1.3 Traffic Study Area & Analysis Scenarios
Exhibit 1-1 illustrates the site location map and traffic analysis study area. The study area
consists of the following intersections:
The analysis evaluates traffic conditions of the study intersections for the following
scenarios in accordance with the City of Tustin and Orange County and the approved scope
of work contained in Appendix A:
• Existing Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Opening Year Without Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Project (EAC) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour); and
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North-South Street
East-West Street
1.
SR -55 SB Ramps
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2.
Newport Avenue
Edinger Avenue
3.
Del Amo Avenue
Edinger Avenue
4.
Newport Avenue
SR -55 NB Ramps — Del Amo Avenue
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Newport Avenue
Valencia Avenue
6.
Red Hill Avenue
Valencia Avenue
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Red Hill Avenue
Edinger Avenue
8.
Project Driveway 1
Valencia Avenue
9.
Newport Avenue
Project Driveway 2
10. Del Amo Avenue
Project Driveway 3
11. Del Amo Avenue
Project Driveway 4
The analysis evaluates traffic conditions of the study intersections for the following
scenarios in accordance with the City of Tustin and Orange County and the approved scope
of work contained in Appendix A:
• Existing Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Opening Year Without Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Project (EAC) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour); and
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• Opening Year With Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Projects With Project (EACP) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour).
As requested by the City of Tustin, the traffic analysis also includes evaluation of the
vehicular queuing analysis of the full access project driveways on Newport Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue, and Valencia Avenue for on-site and off-site based on opening year
conditions.
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2.0 Analysis Methodologies, Performance Criteria, &
Thresholds of Significance
This section of the report presents the methodologies used to perform the traffic analyses
summarized in this report in accordance with the City of Tustin, Orange County, and
Caltrans requirements.
This section also discusses the agency -established applicable performance criteria and
thresholds of significance for the study facilities.
2.1 Intersection Peak Hour Level of Service Analysis Methodology
Level of service (LOS) is commonly used as a qualitative description of intersection
operation and is based on the capacity of the intersection and the volume of traffic using
the intersection.
The definitions of level of service for uninterrupted flow (flow unrestrained by the existence
of traffic control devices) are:
• LOS A represents free flow. Individual users are virtually unaffected by the
presence of others in the traffic stream.
• LOS B is in the range of stable flow, but the presence of other users in the traffic
stream begins to be noticeable. Freedom to select desired speeds is relatively
unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom to maneuver
• LOS C is in the range of stable flow, but marks the beginning of the range of
flow in which the operation of individual users becomes significantly affected by
interactions with others in the traffic stream.
• LOS D represents high-density but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver
are severely restricted, and the driver experiences a generally poor level of
comfort and convenience.
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• LOS E represents operating conditions at or near the capacity level. All speeds
are reduced to a low, but relatively uniform value. Small increases in flow will
cause breakdowns in traffic movement.
• LOS F is used to define forced or breakdown flow. This condition exists
wherever the amount of traffic approaching a point exceeds the amount which
can traverse the point. Queues form behind such locations.
The following shows the jurisdiction of each study intersection and the level of service
methodology that will be utilized to evaluate the intersection:
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Red Hill Ave / Valencia Ave
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Red Hill Ave / Edinger Ave
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2.2 Study Intersection ICU Methodology — City of Tustin Signalized
Intersections & County of Orange Congestion Management Program
(CMP) Signalized Intersections
The Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) analysis method is utilized by the City of Tustin
and County of Orange CMP to determine the operating LOS of signalized intersections.
To calculate the ICU, the volume of traffic using the intersection is compared with the
capacity of the intersection. ICU is usually expressed as a ratio. This ratio represents that
portion of the hour required to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate all intersection
traffic if all approaches operate at capacity. The ICU analysis methodology utilizes the
following parameters consistent with the governing agencies' requirements and guidelines:
The ICU analysis methodology describes the operation of an intersection using a range of
LOS from LOS A (free-flow conditions) to LOS F (severely congested conditions), based on
the corresponding ranges of volume -to -capacity at intersections. The following thresholds
are used in assigning a letter value to the resulting Levels of Service.
ICU Intersection LOS & V/C Ranges
LOS
CRITICAL VOLUME TO CAPACITY RATIO
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Level of service based on peak hour ICU values will be calculated using the following
assumptions:
• Saturation Flow Rate: 1,700 vehicles per hour per lane
• Clearance Interval: 0.05
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• Right -Turn -On -Red Utilization Factor*: 0.75
* "De -facto" right -turn lane is assumed in the ICU calculation if 19 feet from edge to
outside of through -lane exists and parking is prohibited during peak periods.
For this study, the ICU level of service grades will be determined utilizing the Traffix analysis
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2.3 Study Intersection HCM Methodology — Caltrans Study Intersections & City
of Tustin Unsignalized Intersections
The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology is the adopted methodology for
evaluation of State Highway facilities by The State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans).
This methodology is also utilized for evaluation of unsignalized study intersections and
driveways in the City of Tustin.
The HCM methodology defines level of service as a qualitative measure which describes
operational conditions within a traffic stream, generally in terms of such factors as speed
and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and
safety. The criteria used to evaluate LOS (Level of Service) conditions vary based on the type
of roadway and whether the traffic flow is considered interrupted or uninterrupted.
For signalized intersections and all -way stop -controlled intersections, average control delay
per vehicle is used to determine the level of service. For intersections and driveways with
stop control on the minor approach only, the calculation of level of service is dependent on
the occurrence of gaps occurring in the free-flow traffic movement of the main street, and
the level of service is determined based on the worst individual movements on the stop -
controlled minor approach or movements sharing a single lane on the stop -controlled
minor approach.
The HCM analysis methodology describes the operation of an intersection using a range of
LOS from LOS A (free-flow conditions) to LOS F (severely congested conditions), based on
the corresponding ranges of stopped delay experienced per vehicle for signalized and
unsignalized intersections. The following thresholds are used in assigning a letter value to
the resulting Levels of Service.
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HCM Intersection LOS & Delay Ranges
For this study, the HCM level of service grades will be determined utilizing the HCM 2010
Methodology and the Synchro analysis software.
All analysis parameters utilized in this analysis are in accordance with the City of Tustin and
Caltrans Traffic Study Guidelines.
Default saturation flow rates of 1,900 vehicles per hour of green (vphg) for all lanes have
been assumed for Existing and Opening Year (2021) scenarios.
Existing conditions peak hour factors have been calculated based upon the traffic counts
collected at the study area intersections. Existing peak hour factors have been used for
Project Opening Year (2021).
2.4 Study Intersection Level of Service Performance Criteria & Thresholds of
Significance
City of Tustin & Orange Count CMP Performance Standard
• CMP intersections in the City of Tustin: Level of Service E (peak hour ICU less than or
equal to 1.00).
• All other intersections: Level of Service D (peak hour ICU less than or equal to 0.90).
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0.00-10.00
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10.01 - 15.00
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20.01 - 35.00
15.01 - 25.00
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35.01 - 55.00
25.01 - 35.00
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55.01 - 80.00
35.01 - 50.00
F
>80.00
>50.00
For this study, the HCM level of service grades will be determined utilizing the HCM 2010
Methodology and the Synchro analysis software.
All analysis parameters utilized in this analysis are in accordance with the City of Tustin and
Caltrans Traffic Study Guidelines.
Default saturation flow rates of 1,900 vehicles per hour of green (vphg) for all lanes have
been assumed for Existing and Opening Year (2021) scenarios.
Existing conditions peak hour factors have been calculated based upon the traffic counts
collected at the study area intersections. Existing peak hour factors have been used for
Project Opening Year (2021).
2.4 Study Intersection Level of Service Performance Criteria & Thresholds of
Significance
City of Tustin & Orange Count CMP Performance Standard
• CMP intersections in the City of Tustin: Level of Service E (peak hour ICU less than or
equal to 1.00).
• All other intersections: Level of Service D (peak hour ICU less than or equal to 0.90).
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City of Tustin & Orange County CMP Mitigation Requirement
For ICU greater than the acceptable level of service, mitigation of the project contribution is
required to bring intersection back to no -project conditions or better if project contribution
is greater than 0.03 at CMP locations in the City of Tustin (the impact threshold specified in
the CMP), or 0.02 or greater for all other intersections in the study area.
State HighwaV (Caltrans) Performance Standard
Level of Service D (average delay less than or equal to 55 seconds for signalized
intersections, 35 seconds for unsignalized intersections).
State Highway (Caltrans) Mitigation Requirement
For average delays greater than the acceptable level of service, mitigation of the project
contribution is required to bring intersection back to no -project conditions or better If
project contribution is 2 seconds or greater.
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3.0 Existinq Traffic Volumes & Circulation System
This section provides a discussion of existing study area conditions and traffic volumes.
3.1 Existing Traffic Controls & Intersection Geometrics
Exhibit 3-1 identifies the existing roadway conditions for the study area roadways. The
number of through traffic lanes for existing roadways and the existing intersection controls
are identified.
3.2 Existing Conditions Traffic Volumes
Existing conditions intersection level of service calculations are based upon manual AM and
PM peak hour turning movement counts taken in May 2018. The AM peak hour traffic
volumes were determined by counting the two-hour period between 7:00 AM and 9:00
AM. Similarly, the PM peak hour traffic volumes were identified by counting the two-hour
period between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The traffic count worksheets are included in
Appendix B.
Existing traffic volumes for the study area intersections are shown on Exhibit 3-2.
3.3 City of Tustin General Plan Circulation Element
Exhibit 3-3 shows the City of Tustin General Plan Roadway Network and Circulation System.
As shown in Exhibit 3-3, Newport Avenue is classified as a six -lane major arterial roadway
and Del Amo Avenue is classified as a four -lane secondary arterial roadway.
Exhibit 3-4 shows the City of Tustin General Plan Roadway Cross Sections.
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This section provides a discussion on methodologies utilized to derive future traffic volumes
for the study area.
4.1. Prooect Traffic Conditions
4.1.1 Project ITE Trip Generation
Trip generation represents the amount of traffic that is attracted and produced by a
development.
Trip generation for the proposed project is determined based on ITE 10`h Edition trip
generation rates for the proposed land uses as shown in Table 4-1.
As previously noted, the proposed project consists of constructing a general office
building (180,000 square feet) and bank (5,000 square feet).
Utilizing the ITE trip generation rates shown in Table 4-1, Table 4-2 summarizes the
daily and peak hour trip generation for the proposed project.
As shown in Table 4-2, the proposed project is forecast to generate approximately
2,363 daily trips which include approximately 322 AM peak hour trips and
approximately 268 PM peak hour trips.
4.1.2 Project ITE Trip Generation Compared to Currently Approved Uses
As previously noted, the project site is designated as Planning Area 11 and is part of
the larger block bound by the Railway, Edinger Avenue, Del Amo Avenue, Newport
Avenue, and Valencia Avenue. This block contains the following Planning Areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently approved for 113,300 square feet of office use;
• Planning Area 9: Currently approved for 64,500 square feet of R&D/light
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• Planning Area 11: Currently approved for 132,000 square feet of office and
8,000 square feet of restaurant use; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently approved for 119,929 square feet of office use.
Based on information provided by City staff, the following land uses are currently
constructed in these planning areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently 32,400 square feet of office use constructed;
• Planning Area 9: Currently 60,212 square feet of R&D/light industrial use
constructed;
• Planning Area 11: Currently vacant; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently 97,828 square feet of office use constructed.
Table 4-3 summarizes the balance of land uses between what has been constructed
and what is approved for each planning area.
As shown in Table 4-3, the balance between the constructed uses versus the
approved uses for the block containing Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14 is as
follows:
• Planning Area 7: Balance of 80,900 square feet of office use allowed for
construction;
• Planning Area 9: Balance of 4,288 square feet of R&D/light industrial use
allowed for construction;
• Planning Area 11: Balance of 132,000 square feet of office and 8,000
square feet of restaurant use allowed for construction; and
• Planning Area 14: Balance of 22,101 square feet of office use allowed for
construction.
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To determine the trip generation potential for the undeveloped balance of land uses
for Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14, the ITE 10" Edition trip generation rates are
utilized as shown in Table 4-4.
Utilizing the trip generation rates from Table 4-4, Table 4-5 summarizes the trip
generation potential of the undeveloped balance of land uses for the block
containing Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14.
As shown in Table 4-5, the undeveloped balance of land uses for Planning Area 7,
9, 11, and 14 have the potential to generate approximate 3,207 daily trips which
include approximately 355 AM peak hour trips and approximately 350 PM peak
hour trips.
Table 4-6 shows the net difference between the trip generation of the undeveloped
land uses within the block containing Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14 and the
proposed project.
As shown in Table 4-6, when compared to the undeveloped balance of land uses
allowed in this block, the proposed project is forecast to generate approximately
844 fewer daily trips which include approximately 33 fewer AM peak hour trips and
approximately 82 fewer PM peak hour trips.
It should be noted, the project impact analysis evaluated in this traffic study is based
on the project's trip generation of 2,363 daily trips, 322 AM peak hour trips, and
268 PM peak hour trips.
4.1.3 Project Trip Distribution
Trip distribution represents the directional orientation of traffic to and from the
project. Trip distribution is heavily influenced by the geographical location of the
site, the location of retail, employment, recreational opportunities, and the
proximity to the regional freeway system. The directional orientation of traffic was
determined by evaluating existing and proposed land uses and highways within the
community.
Forecast trip distribution for the proposed project has been developed through
discussions with the City during the scoping process.
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Exhibit 4-1 shows the inbound trip distribution for the proposed project. Exhibit 4-
2 shows the outbound trip distribution for the proposed project.
4.1.4 Modal Split
Modal split denotes the proportion of traffic generated by a project that would use
any of the transportation modes, namely buses, cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trains,
carpools, etc. The traffic reducing potential of public transit and other modes is
significant. However, the traffic projections in this study are conservative in that
public transit and alternative transportation may be able to reduce the traffic
volumes, but, no modal split reduction is applied to the projections. With the
implementation of transit service and provision of alternative transportation ideas
and incentives, the automobile traffic demand can be reduced significantly.
4.1.5 Project Peak Hour Traffic Volumes/Assignment
The assignment of traffic from the project site to the adjoining roadway system has
been based upon the project's trip generation, trip distribution, and proposed
arterial highway and local street systems that this traffic study assumes would be in
place by the time of occupancy of the site.
Project traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 4-3.
4.2 Existing Plus Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
Existing Plus Project Conditions traffic volumes are derived by adding the project
traffic volumes shown in Exhibit 4-3 to the existing traffic volumes shown in Exhibit
3-2.
Existing Plus Project Conditions traffic volumes are shown in Exhibit 4-4.
4.3 Backciround Traffic
4.3.1 Method of Projection
To assess future conditions, project traffic is combined with existing traffic, area -
wide growth, and cumulative projects' traffic.
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For opening year (2021) conditions, to account for area wide/ambient growth in the
study area, an annual growth rate of one percent (1 %) has been applied to existing
traffic volumes over a three-year period, as directed by City Staff.
4.3.2 Cumulative Projects Traffic
Information on future projects in the vicinity of study area has been obtained from
the City of Tustin and includes project sin the City of Tustin as well as the City of
Santa Ana for inclusion in this analysis and shown in Table 4-3.
"Probable future projects" include projects that have been filed with the City but are
not yet approved or projects that the City reasonably anticipates will be submitted in
the foreseeable future.
Table 4-3 shows the proposed land uses for the nearby cumulative projects provided
by City staff.
Exhibit 4-5 shows the location of the cumulative projects.
Table 4-3 also shows the peak hour and daily trip generation for the cumulative
projects.
Cumulative Projects traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 4-6.
In reality, some of the cumulative projects may be downsized or may not be
developed by project opening year (2021). In addition, many of the related projects
have been or will be subject to a variety of mitigation measures that will reduce the
potential environmental impacts associated with those projects. However, those
mitigation measures have not been taken into account in projecting the
environmental impact of the related projects.
Therefore, the cumulative analyses set forth below are conservative and could result
in greater impacts than actually anticipated. Additionally, the analysis utilizes a
growth rate of one (1) percent per year for project opening year (2021) conditions,
which would already capture and account for most projects in the area. The growth
rate methodology is considered conservative since it is applied to all movements of
the study intersections.
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4.4 Opening Year Without Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
Opening Year Without Project Conditions traffic volumes consist of existing traffic volumes
and a 3% growth rate (to account for three years of annual growth at 1%) and also the
traffic associated with cumulative projects in year 2021 as discussed in Section 4.3.2.
Opening Year Without Project Conditions traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 4-7.
4.5 Opening Year With Project Conditions Traffic Volumes
Opening Year With Project Conditions traffic volumes consist of existing traffic volumes and
a 3% growth rate (to account for three years of annual growth at 1%), the traffic
associated with cumulative projects in year 2021 as discussed in Section 4.3.2, and also the
traffic generated by the proposed project.
Opening Year With Project Conditions traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 4-8.
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Project ITE Trip Generation Rates'
Land Use
Unitsz
ITE Code
AM
PM
Daily
In
Out
Total
In
Out
Total
General Office
TSF
710
1.00
0.16
1.16
0.18
0.97
1.15
9.74
Walk -In Bank
TSF
911
11.72
10.82
22.54
1 5.34
6.79
12.13
1 121.30
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Land Use (ITE Code)
Quantity
Units2
AM PM
Daily
In Out Total In Out Total
General Office (710)
180.000
TSF
180 29 209 33 174 207
1,753
Walk -In Bank (911)
5.000
TSF
59 54 113 27 34 61
610
Total
1 239 83 322 60 208 268
2,363
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' TSF = Thousand Square Feet
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Planning Area Maximum Square Footage Allowed per Specific Plan & Unconstructed Balance
PACIFIC CENTER EAST - SCHOOLSFIRST PROPERTY
Actual Acreage
FAR
Sq. Footage/FAR
Sq. Footage Proposed/Actual
Planning Area Allowed Built Balance
P/anningArea 7 a "'
119 3U0
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Planning Area 9
64,500
60,212
4,288
3.28
0.40
57,081
60,212
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10,000
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14U;000
6:53
0.65
184,862;
185,000
Planning Area 14
119,929
97,828
22,101
5.082
0.40
88,549
97,828
437,729190440
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448,476 `"
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for Planning Area 7. The Development Capacity outlined in the blue section of the table is determined by Actual Acreage, which is based on information provided by SchoolsFirst
**Per the footnotes in table 4 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan, there is an assumption that PA 11 would have 8,000 square feet of restaurant. The trip count for this square footage needs to be converted to "walk in bank" in order to
accurately account for the trips being generated.
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ITE Trip Generation Rates for Currently Approved Land Uses'
Land Use
UnitS2
ITE Code
AM
PM
Daily
In 7
Out
Total
In
Out
Total
General Light Industrial
TSF
110
0.62
0.08
0.70
0.08
0.55
0.63
4.96
General Office
TSF
710
1.00
0.16
1.16
0.18
0.97
1.15
9.74
High Turnover Sit -Down Restaurant
TSF
932
5.47
4.47
9.94
6.06
1 3.71
9.77
112.18
1 Source: 2017 ITE Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition)
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Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14 Trip Generation of Undeveloped Land Use Balance'
Land Use (ITE Code)
Quantity
Units2
AM
?M
Daily
In Out Total In Out Total
General Light Industrial (110)
4.288
TSF
3
0
3
0
2
2
21
General Office (710)
235.001
TSF
234
38
272
43
227
270
2,289
High Turnover Sit -Down Restaurant (932)
8.000
TSF
44
36
80
48
30
78
897
Total
1 281 1
74
355
91
259
350
1 3,207
1 Source: 2017 ITE Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition)
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Proposed Project Net Trip Generation'
Land Use
AM
PM
Daily
In
Out
Total
In
Out
Total
Proposed Project
239
83
322
60
208
268
2,363
Planning Areas 7, 9, 11, and 14 Trip Generation of Undeveloped
Land Use Balance
-281
-74
-355
-91
-259
-350
-3,207
Net Trip Generation
-42
1 9
-33
1 -31
-51
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TABLE 4-7
Related Projects Trip Generation'
Jurisdiction
Project
Land Use
ITE Trip
Code
Quantity
Units'
Peak Hour
Daily
AM PM
In Out Total In Out Total
TAZ 1
Tustin
Pacific Center East
Service Station with Convenience Market
945
8 VFP
51
49
100
57
55
112
1,643
TAZ 1 Total
51
49
100
57
SS
112
1,643
TAZ 2
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary School
520
26 SU
9
8
17
2
2
4
49
Tustin
Legacy Magnet School
Middle/Jr. High School
522
700 [STTU
219
187
406
58
61
119
1,491
TAZ 2 Total
228
195
423
60
63
123
1,540
TAZ 3
Tustin
The Village at Tustin Legacy
Hospital
610
69.569 1 TSF
42
20
62
22
46
68
746
TAZ 3 Total
42
20
62
22
46
68
746
TAZ 4
Tustin
Tustin Army Reserve Center
General Office
710
35.369 1 TSF
35
6
41
7
34
41
344
TAZ 4 Total
35
6
41
7
34
41
344
TAZ S
Santa Ana
The Heritage
Multifamily Housing (Low -Rise)
220
1,221 DU
129
432
561
431
253
684
8,938
Shopping Center 820 12.900 TSF 8 5 13 24 26 50F32,843
Fast Food w/ Drive Thru 934 5.500 TSF 113 108 221 93 86 179
General Office 710 56.000 TSF 56 9 65 10 54 64
Tustin
Flight at Tustin Legacy
Shopping Center
820 870.000 TSF
507
311
818
1,591
1,724 3,315
Aker 105/6 Trip Reduction-' 456 280 736 1,432 1,552 2,984
29,559
TAZ 5 Total
762
1 834
1,596 1,990 1,971 3,961 42,119
TAZ 6
Tustin
Levity at Tustin Legacy
Multifamily Housing (Low -Rise)
220
161 DU
17
57
1 74
57
33
90
1,179
Single Family Homes 210 57 DU 1 t 3Z 43 36 21 57
538
TAZ 6 Total
28
89
117
93
54
147
1,717
Cumulative Developments Total Trip Generation 1,146 1,193 2,339 2,229 2,223 4,452 48,109
I Cumulative Developments provided by the City of Tustin and the City of Santa Ana.
' TSF = Thousand Square Feet
DU = Dwelling Units
VFP = Vehicle Fueling Positions
Per the Draft Tustin Legacy Specific Plan Update Tratk Impact Study (March 2016) , a 10% trip reduction rate was applied to all projects within Tustin Legacy to account for internal capture.
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5.0 MUTCD Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis
As noted earlier, the existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
The existing unsignalized study intersection has been evaluated for signalization based on
the peak hour warrants and procedures contained in the California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
Table 5-1 summarizes the results of the MUTCD peak hour signal warrant analysis at the
Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 unsignalized study intersection for the analysis
scenarios evaluated as part of this report; detailed MUTCD signal warrant analysis sheets
are contained in Appendix C.
As shown in Table 5-1, the Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 unsignalized study
intersection does not satisfy the MUTCD peak hour traffic signal warrants for any of the
analysis scenarios evaluated as part of this report.
It should be noted. for Onenina Year With Proiect Conditions, the intersection is forecast to
have 236 vehicles in the hour on the minor street approach and is very close to meeting
the warrants durina the PM peak hour. With the addition of 21 peak hour trips (increase
from 236 to 257 vehicles) the intersection would be warranted for a traffic signal during
the PM peak hour.
Although a traffic signal is not currently warranted, the intersection should continue to be
monitored for additional area -wide growth as traffic may warrant a traffic signal in the
future.
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Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 Study Intersection
MUTCD Peak Hour Signal Warrant Analysis Summary
Analysis Scenario
Peak Hour
Signal Warrant
Satisfied?
AM Peak Hour
No
Existing Conditions
PM Peak Hour
No
AM Peak Hour
No
Existing Plus Project Conditions
PM Peak Hour
No
AM Peak Hour
No
Opening Year Without Project Conditions
PM Peak Hour
No
AM Peak Hour
No
Opening Year With Project Conditions
PM Peak Hour
No
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6.0 Traffic Analysis
This section provides a discussion on the study intersection peak hour level of service
analysis and findings.
6.1 Existing Conditions Level of Service
Existing Conditions Level of Service (LOS) calculations for the study intersections are shown
in Table 6-1 and are based upon manual peak hour turning movement counts compiled for
RK in May 2018 and shown in Exhibit 3-2 and the existing geometry shown in Exhibit 3-1.
As shown in Table 6-1, all study area intersections are currently operating at an acceptable
level of service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all other
intersections) during the peak hours for Existing Conditions.
Detailed LOS analysis sheets for Existing Conditions are contained in Appendix D.
6.2 Existing Plus Project Conditions Level of Service
Existing Plus Project Conditions Level of Service (LOS) calculations for the study intersections
are shown in Table 6-2 and are based upon the Existing Plus Project Conditions traffic
volumes shown in Exhibit 4-4 and the existing geometry shown in Exhibit 3-1.
As shown in Table 6-2, all study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an
acceptable level of service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all
other intersections) during the peak hours for Existing Plus Project Conditions with the
exception of the following study intersection which is forecast to operate at a deficient LOS
(LOS E or F):
• Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 (PM peak hour only).
Based on agency -established thresholds of significance, the proposed project is forecast to
result in a significant traffic impact at the above listed intersection for Existing Plus Project
Conditions.
Detailed LOS analysis sheets for Existing Plus Project Conditions are contained in Appendix
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As noted earlier, this existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
It should be noted, the Newport Avenue approach of this intersection is free flow and the
vehicles traveling on Newport Avenue are not impeded or delayed by any stop signs. The
intersection's overall delay is 7.6 seconds (equivalent to HCM LOS A for unsignalized
conditions).
The delay reported in the analysis and deficient operation is only related to vehicles
approaching the intersection from the project site driveway and waiting at the stop sign to
make a left turn or right turn onto Newport Avenue.
Even though there is excessive delay and deficient operation reported for vehicles waiting
at the stop sign, as previously shown in Section 5.0 of this report, the traffic volumes
approaching from the project site driveway are still not substantial enough to satisfy
installation of a traffic signal and the traffic flow on Newport Avenue.
Installation of a traffic signal will be required to achieve acceptable operation for the
project site driveway approach in this case and mitigate the deficient operation.
Table 6-2 summarizes Existing Plus Project Conditions peak hour LOS of the study
intersection assuming implementation of the traffic signal.
As shown in Table 6-2, assuming implementation of the traffic signal at this intersection,
the impacts are reduced to a level considered less than significant for Existing Plus Project
Conditions.
6.3 Opening Year Without Project Conditions Level of Service
Opening Year Without Project Conditions Level of Service (LOS) calculations for the study
intersections are shown in Table 6-3 and are based upon the Opening Year Without Project
Conditions traffic volumes shown in Exhibit 4-7 and the existing geometry shown in Exhibit
3-1.
Opening Year Without Project Conditions does not assume implementation of the
improvements identified in the previous sections of this report.
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As shown in Table 6-3, all study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an
acceptable level of service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all
other intersections) during the peak hours for Opening Year Without Project Conditions.
Detailed LOS analysis sheets for Opening Year Without Project Conditions are contained in
Appendix F.
6.4 Opening Year With Project Conditions Level of Service
Opening Year With Project Conditions Level of Service (LOS) calculations for the study
intersections are shown in Table 6-4 and are based upon the Opening Year With Project
Conditions traffic volumes shown in Exhibit 4-8 and the existing geometry shown in Exhibit
3-1.
Opening Year With Project Conditions does not assume implementation of the
improvements identified in the previous sections of this report.
As shown in Table 6-4, all study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an
acceptable level of service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all
other intersections) during the peak hours for Opening Year With Project Conditions with
the exception of the following study intersection which is forecast to operate at a deficient
LOS (LOS E or F):
• Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 (PM peak hour only).
Based on agency -established thresholds of significance, the proposed project is forecast to
result in a significant traffic impact at the above listed intersection for Existing Plus Project
Conditions.
Detailed LOS analysis sheets for Opening Year With Projects Conditions are contained in
Appendix G.
As noted earlier, this existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
It should be noted, the Newport Avenue approach of this intersection is free flow and the
vehicles traveling on Newport Avenue are not impeded or delayed by any stop signs. The
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intersection's overall delay is 8.7 seconds (equivalent to HCM LOS A for unsignalized
conditions).
The delay reported in the analysis and deficient operation is only related to vehicles
approaching the intersection from the project site driveway and waiting at the stop sign to
make a left turn or right turn onto Newport Avenue.
Even though there is excessive delay and deficient operation reported for vehicles waiting
at the stop sign, as previously shown in Section 5.0 of this report, the traffic volumes
approaching from the project site driveway are still not substantial enough to satisfy
installation of a traffic signal and the traffic flow on Newport Avenue.
Installation of a traffic signal will be required to achieve acceptable operation for the
project site driveway approach in this case and mitigate the deficient operation.
Table 6-4 summarizes Opening Year With Project Conditions peak hour LOS of the study
intersection assuming implementation of the traffic signal.
As shown in Table 6-2, assuming implementation of the traffic signal at this intersection,
the impacts are reduced to a level considered less than significant for Opening Year With
Project Conditions.
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Existing Conditions
Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary
Intersection
Traffic
Control`
Intersection Approach Lane(s)'
6dsting Conditions
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
Delay=
(Sea)
HCM
LOS
V/C3
Ratio
ICU
LOS
Delayz
(Secs)
HCM
LOS
WO
Ratio
ICU
LOS
1
SR -55 SB Ramps (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1>>
2.0
2.5
0.5
37.7
D
0.535
A
35.6
D
0.548
A
2
Newport Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.0!
0.0
1.0
3.0
1 >
1.0
3.0
1.0
- -
- -
0.438
A
- -
- -
0.413
A
3
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
1 >
0.0
1.01
0.0
1.0
2.5
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
- -
-
0.348
A
- -
-
0.432
A
4
Newport Avenue (NS) / SR -55 NB Ramps - Del Amo Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
1 1 >
2.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
23.4
C
0.435
A
34.8
C
0.607
B
5
Newport Avenue (NS) / Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
2>
-
0.189
A
- -
- -
0.272
A
6
Red Hill Avenue (NS) / Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
4.0
1>
1.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.465
A
--
--
0.441
A
7
Red Hill Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
3.0
1>
2.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
1>
2.0
3.0
1.0
0.578
A
--
--
0.756
C
8
Project Driveway 1 (NS) / Valencia Avenue (EW)
CSS
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1!
0.0
1.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
11.8
B
--
- -
19.9
C
--
-9
9
Newport Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 2 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
1 0.0
0.0
1 0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
9.9
A
- -
- -
16.1
C
-
10
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 3 (EW)
CSS
0.0
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
12.0
B
- -
-
9.5
A
- -
- -
11
I Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 4 (EW)
CSS
1.0
1 1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.0
1.01
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
10.4
B
- -
- -
10.6
B
- -
- -
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movement and 10's are indicated for R/L movements, the R and/or L turns are shared with the through movement.
L = Left; T = Thru; R = Right; 1.01 = Shared LefVThrLAght; > = Right Tum Overlap; >> = Free Right Tum; Bold = Deficiency; Italics = Improvement
2 Analysis Software: Delay based on HCM 2010 Methodology and Synchro analysis software (Version 10). V/C based on Traffnr, Version 8.0.
3 V/C = Volume to Capacity Ratio. It should be noted that the V/C is not calculated for unsignalized intersections.
° TS = Traffic Signal
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TABLE 6-2
Existing Plus Project Conditions
Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary
Intersection
Traffic
Controls
Intersection Approach Lane(s)'
Existing Plus Project Conditions
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
Dela
(Sea)
HCM
LOS
V/C3
Ratio
ICU
LOS
Dela
(Secs)
HCM
LOS
V/Cs
Ratio
ICU
LOS
1
SR -55 SB Ramps (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1>>
2.0
2.5
0.5
40.6
D
0.556
A
36.5
D
0.565
A
2
Newport Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
1.0
3.0
1 >
1.0
3.0
1.0
- -
-
0.448
A
- -
- -
0.430
A
3
Del Amo Avenue (NS)/Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
1>
0.0
1.0!
0.0
1.0
2.5
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
--
--
0.380
A
--
--
0.446
A
4
Newport Avenue (NS) / SR -55 NB Ramps - Del Amo Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
23.9
C
0.441
A
36.4
D
0.622
B
5
Newport Avenue (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
2>
--
--
0.196
A
--
--
0.272
A
6
Red Hill Avenue (NS) / Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
4.0
1 >
1.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
-
0.485
A
- -
- -
0.443
A
7
Red Hill Avenue (NS)/Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
3.0
1>
2.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
1>
2.0
3.0
1.0
--
-
0.592
A
--
--
0.768
C
8
Project Driveway 1 (NS) f Valencia Avenue (EW)
CSS
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
9.7
A
- -
- -
12.5
B
--
-9
9
Newport Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 2 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
13.1
B
--
-
38.8
E
-
- -
With Traffic Signal
TS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0/
0.0
--
--
0.210
A
--
--
0-377
A
10
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 3 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
- -
-
0.0
A
- -
- -
11
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 4 (EW)
CSS
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.0
1.01
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
12.3
B
s- -
-
12.5
B
-
-
When a right turn lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right turn lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel outside the thru lanes. Where 'l' is indicated for the thru
movement and 'Us are indicated for R/L movements, the R and/or L turns are shared with the through movement
L= Left; T = Thru; R = Right; 1.0! =Shared Left/ThruAight; > =Right Turn Overlap; >>= Free Right Turn; Bold= Deficiency; Italia -Improvement
2 Analysis Software: Delay based on HCM 2010 Methodology and Synchro analysis software (Version 10). V/C based on Traffix Version 8.0.
3 V/C = Volume to Capacity Ratio. It should be noted that the V/C is not calculated for unsignalized intersections.
` TS = Traffic Signal
CSS = Cross -Street Stop
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TABLE 6-3
Opening Year Without Project Conditions
Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary
Intersection
Traffic
Control`
Intersection Approach Lane(s)'
Opening Year Without Project Conditions
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound i
Westbound
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
L
T
R
Delays
(Sea)
HCM
LOS
V/Cs
Ratio
ICU
LOS
Delays
(Sea)
HCM
LOS
V/C'
Ratio
ICU
LOS
1
SR -55 SB Ramps (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1>>
2.0
2.5
0.5
47.9
• D
0.595
A
39.4
D
0.594
A
2
Newport Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
1.0
3.0
1>
1.0
3.0
1.0
- -
-
0.467
A
-
- -
0.455
A
3
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
1>
0.0
1.0!
0.0
1.0
2.5
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
--
- -
0.384
A
-
- -
0.491
A
4
Newport Avenue (NS) / SR -55 NB Ramps - Del Amo Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
26.7
C
0.471
A
42.5
D
0.656
B
5
Newport Avenue (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
2>
- -
0.209
A
- -
- -
0.283
A
6
Red Hill Avenue (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
4.0
1>
1.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
- -
0.538
A
- -
- -
0.573
A
7
Red Hill Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
3.0
1 1.0
- -
0.661
B
- -
0.849
j D
8
Project Driveway 1 (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
CSS
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11
0.0
1.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
12.3
B
- -
-
21.3
C
- -
9
Newport Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 2 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
10.1
B
- -
16.8
C
-
10
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 3 (EW)
CSS
0.0
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
12.3
B
- -
-
9.6
A
11
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 4 (EW)
CSS
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.0
1.0!
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
10.6
B
- -
-
11.0
B
- -
When a right tum lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right tum lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel outside the thru lanes. Where '11' is indicated for the thru
movement and '0's are indicated for R/L movements, the R and/or L turns are shared with the through movement
L = Left•, T = Thru; R = Right; 1.0! = Shared LeftMni/Right; > = Right Tum Overlap; >> = Free Right Tum; Bold = Deficiency-, lta% = Improvement
z Analysis Software: Delay based on HCM 2010 Methodology and Synchro analysis software (Version 10). V/C based on Traffa, Version 8.0.
3 V/C = Volume to Capacity Ratio. It should be noted that the V/C is not calculated for unsignalized intersections.
TS = Traffic Signal
CSS = Cross -Street Stop
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TABLE 6-4
Opening Year With Project Conditions
Study Intersection LOS Analysis Summary
Intersection
Traffic
Control`
Intersection Approach Lane(s)'
Opening Year With Project Conditions
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
L
T
R
L
T
R
I L
T
R
L
T
R
Delays
(Sea)
HCM
LOS
V/C3
Ratio
ICU
LOOS
Delays
(Secs)
HCM
LOS
V/C3
Ratio
ICU
LOS
1
SR -55 SB Ramps (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1>>
2.0
2.5
0.5
54.9
D
0.617
B
42.3
D
0.610
B
2
Newport Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
1.0
3.0
1 >
1.0
3.0
1.0
- -
- -
0.478
A
- -
-
0.473
A
3
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
1.5
0.5
1 >
0.0
1.01
0.0
1.0
2.5
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
- -
-
0.417
A
- -
-
0.505
A
4
Newport Avenue (NS) / SR -55 NB Ramps - Del Amo Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
27.1
C
0.477
A
44.6
D
0.671
B
5
Newport Avenue (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
2>
--
--
0.216
A
--
--
0.283
A
6
Red Hill Avenue (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
TS
1.0
4.0
1>
1.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
--
--
0.557
A
--
--
0.580
A
7
Red Hill Avenue (NS) / Edinger Avenue (EW)
TS
2.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
1 >
2.0
3.0
1.0
- -
- -
0.675
B
- -
- -
0.861
D
8
Project Driveway 1 (NS) /Valencia Avenue (EW)
CSS
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
9.9
A
- -
- -
12.8
B
--
-9
9
Newport Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 2 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
13.8
B
- -
46.8
E
- -
- -
With Traffic Signal
TS
0.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.01
0.0
- -
- -
0.173
8
- -
0.353
B
10
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 3 (EW)
CSS
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
- -
--
0.0
A
- -
- -
11
Del Amo Avenue (NS) / Project Driveway 4 (EW)
CSS
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.0
1.01
0.0
0.0
1.0!
0.0
12.6
B
- -
13.2
B
- -
When a right turn lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right tum lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel outside the thru lanes. Where"" is indicated for the thru
movement and "0"s are indicated for R/L movements, the R and/or L turns are shared with the through movement.
L =Left, T = Thru; R = Right; 1.0! =Shared Left/lhru/Right; > = Right Turn Overlap; >>= Free Right Tum; Bold= Deficiency, Italia = Improvement
z Analysis Software: Delay based on HCM 2010 Methodology and Synchro analysis software (version 10). V/C based on Traffic, Version 8.0.
3 V/C = Volume to Capacity Ratio. It should be noted that the V/C is not calculated for unsignalized intersections.
a TS = Traffic Signal
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7.0 HCM 95" Percentile Vehicular Queue Analysis
As requested by the City of Tustin, the traffic analysis also includes evaluation of the
vehicular queuing analysis of the full access project driveways on Newport Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue, and Valencia Avenue for on-site and off-site based on opening year
conditions
The vehicular queue analysis has been prepared for the AM and PM peak hours of the
Opening Year Without and With Project scenarios which are the most trip -intensive analysis
scenarios evaluated in this report. The Synchro LOS analysis worksheets include the 95`h
percentile queue lengths in number of vehicles per lane for exclusive turning movements.
For lanes with shared movements, the shared queue length has been reported. These
values have been rounded up to the nearest whole vehicle.
Table 7-1 summarizes the results of the HCM 95" percentile vehicular queueing analysis.
As noted earlier, the existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
Hence, the vehicular queues at the southbound approach of the Newport Avenue /
Valencia Avenue intersection are of significant importance. The analysis evaluates if the
queues reach beyond the project driveway on Newport Avenue which is proposed to be
converted to full access.
Currently, the distance between the Newport Avenue / Valencia Avenue intersection and
the project access on Newport Avenue which is planned to be converted to full access is
approximately 350 feet.
As shown in Table 7-1, the vehicular queue for the southbound Newport Avenue approach
is forecast to be approximately 250 feet (occurring on the southbound left -turn
movement).
Hence, based on the 95th percentile vehicular queue analysis, the southbound vehicular
queues of the Newport Avenue approach are forecast to not reach and block the project
site access driveway on Newport Avenue.
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7-1
As also shown in Table 7-1, for Opening Year With Project Conditions, all of the evaluated
locations are forecast to continue to have adequate storage capacity to accommodate the
forecast traffic volumes with the exception of the vehicles exiting the Project Driveway 2 on
Newport Avenue which is forecast to experience a vehicular queue of approximately 165
feet during the PM peak hour.
However, the identified queue storage deficiency at this location is not expected to
adversely impact the public roadway and right-of-way since the vehicles will be queuing on
the project site and waiting to exit.
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TABLE 7-1
HCM 95th Percentile Peak Hour Vehicular Queue Analysis Summary
Project Openinq Year Conditions
Study Intersection
Movement
Storage
Length
(Feet)
Vehicular Queue
(Feet)
Opening Year Without Project Conditions
Opening Year With Project Conditions
Change in Queue
Length
AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour
Traffic Volume
AM Peak PM Peak
our Hour
Vehicular Queue
AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour
Adequate Storage
Available?
AM Peak PM Peak
o Hour
Traffic Volume
AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour
Vehicular Queue
AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour
equate Storage
Available?
AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour
4. Newport Ave (NS) / SR -55 NB Ramps - Del Amo Ave (EW)
N8 Left -Tum
330
240
740
#117
#313
Yes
Yes
249
761
#121
0320
Yes
Yes
4
7
5. Newport Ave (NS) / Valencia Ave (EW)
NB Left -Tum
50
0
0
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
NB Shared Thru-Right
8
18
15
24
Yes
Yes
8
18
15
24
Yes
Yes
0
0
SB Left -Tum
250
469
106
#235
56
Yes
Yes
488
177
#250
84
Yes
Yes
15
28
SBThru
930
16
2
#230
56
Yes
Yes
16
2
#244
86
Yes
Yes
10
30
SB Right -Tum
250
23
1
0
0
Yes
Yes
23
1
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
EB Left -Tum
100
3
26
8
32
Yes
Yes
6
26
12
32
Yes
Yes
4
0
EB Shared Thru-Right
315
3
19
4
13
Yes
Yes
0
19
4
13
Yes
Yes
0
0
WB Left -Tum
65
9
4
16
10
Yes
Yes
9
4
16
10
Yes
Yes
0
0
WBThru
260
15
3
22
7
Yes
Yes
15
3
22
7
Yes
Yes
0
0
WB Right -Turn
260
311
937
19
24
Yes
Yes
311
937
19
24
Yes
Yes
0
0
9. Newport Ave (NS) / Project Driveway 2 (EW)
NB Shared Thru-Right
335
319
935
0
0
Yes
Yes
322
935
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
SB Left -Tum
50
72
12
8
3
Yes
Yes
132
27
18
8
Yes
Yes
10
5
WB Shared Left Thru-Right
40
6
103
0
28
Yes
Yes
49
124
10
165
Yes
No `
10
138
11. Del Amo Ave (NS) / Project Driveway 4 (EV)
NB Left Tum
50
0
6
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
8
10
40
Yes
Yes
10
40
NB Shared Thru Right
480
196
86
0
0
Yes
Yes
231
75
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
SS Left -Tum
50
46
2
3
0
Yes
Yes
193
193
15
28
Yes
Yes
13
28
S8 Shared Thru-Right
690
387
612
0
0
Yes
Yes
359
612
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
EB Shared Left-Thru-Right
25
0
4
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
4
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
WB Shared Left-Thru-Right
25
4
55
0
8
1 Yes
I Yes
52
1 199
1 0
1 0
Yes
Yes
0
8
1 NB = Northbound; SB = Southbound; EB = Eastbound; WB = Westbound.
2 Queue reported is the 95th percentile queue per lane.
3 Queue analysis based on Synchro, Version 10.
`The identified queue deficiency is for vehicles exiting the project driveway and queueing on the project site. The identified queue storage deficiency is not on the public roadway and right-of-way.
Deficient queue shown in bold underline
"95th Percentile volume exceeds capacity, queue may be longer.
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8.0 Valencia Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking Analysis
As previously noted, the Valencia Avenue project access is planned to be gated with card
reader system to allow for entry.
A request has been made to evaluate gate queuing at this project access to determine
amount of vehicle storage required behind the gate to avoid vehicles from backing onto
the public right of way.
As requested by the City, RK has utilized the Robert W. Crommelin methodology for
determining the potential queuing at this access location.
The methodology is based on the volume of vehicles expected to enter the gated access
and the hourly service rate which is based on the type of the gated control implemented.
A copy of the W. Crommelin methodology is contained in Appendix H.
The analysis is based on the following:
• Forecast AM peak hour traffic volume of 116 vehicles per hour entering the access
for Opening Year With Project Conditions as shown previously in Exhibit 4-8.
• Forecast PM peak hour traffic volume of 18 vehicles per hour entering the access for
Opening Year With Project Conditions as shown previously in Exhibit 4-8.
• Crommelin methodology Design Service Rate of 305 vehicles per hour for a gated
access conservatively assuming a ticket dispenser and sharp turn at entry.
• 95" Percentile confidence rate and occurrence probability.
Exhibit 8-1 shows the results of the gate stacking analysis. As shown in exhibit 8-1, based
on the 95`h percentile confidence rate, a storage length of two vehicles is required for
vehicles entering the project access on Valencia Avenue.
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Exhibit 8-1
Opening Year With Project Conditions
Valencia Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking Analysis
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AM 305 = 0.380
PM 305 = 0.059
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AM 305 = 0.380
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9.0 Findings, Recommendations & Conclusions
The purpose of this traffic study is to assess the traffic impacts of the proposed SchoolsFirst
Federal Credit Union development.
9.1 Proposed Project
The proposed Schools First Federal Credit Union project site is currently vacant and is
bounded by Del Amo Avenue to the north, existing property to the east, existing property
to the south, and Newport Avenue to the west.
The project site currently consists of two (2) general office buildings that are part of the
SchoolsFirst headquarters and additional vacant land.
The proposed project is planned to consist of the following land uses:
• 180,000 square feet of General Office and 5,000 square feet of Bank.
A second potential 117,957 square feet general office building is planned as a future phase
to be located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue at Del Amo Avenue. The second
site currently consists of a wholesale commercial building currently owned by the client.
The building will be removed and replaced with a general office building for the Client's
use. The buildout timeline for this building has not yet been determined and the traffic
impact study will not analyze the second general office building of the proposed project.
Access for the proposed project is planned via the following:
• One (1) existing unsignalized full access driveway on Valencia Avenue. This access is
planned to be gated with card reader system to allow for entry.
• One (1) existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport Avenue.
This access is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the
proposed project.
• One (1) unsignalized full access driveway on Del Amo Avenue. An existing driveway
to the west of this driveway is currently restricted to right-in/right-out movements
based on the pavement striping. However, based on existing traffic counts collected
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at this location, a significant number of vehicles are performing left -turn maneuvers
in and out of this driveway. The proposed project is reconfiguring the driveway as a
fire emergency access.
City of Tustin Planning Area 11 & CurrentlyApproved Land Uses:
The project site is designated as Planning Area 11 and is part of the larger block bound by
the Railway, Edinger Avenue, Del Amo Avenue, Newport Avenue, and Valencia Avenue.
This block contains the following Planning Areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently approved for 113,300 square feet of office use;
• Planning Area 9: Currently approved for 64,500 square feet of R&D/light industrial
use;
• Planning Area 11: Currently approved for 132,000 square feet of office and 8,000
square feet of restaurant use; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently approved for 119,929 square feet of office use.
Based on information provided by City staff, the following land uses are currently
constructed in these planning areas:
• Planning Area 7: Currently 32,400 square feet of office use constructed;
• Planning Area 9: Currently 60,212 square feet of R&D/light industrial use
constructed;
• Planning Area 11: Currently vacant; and
• Planning Area 14: Currently 97,828 square feet of office use constructed.
The location of the project site is presented on Exhibit 1-1. The site plan is shown on
Exhibit 1-2.
The project will be evaluated in a single phase and is planned to open in 2021.
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This traffic study has been prepared in accordance with the traffic study guidelines,
requirements, and thresholds of significance for the City of Tustin, the Orange County
Congestion Management Program (CMP), and Caltrans.
9.2 Project Trip Generation
The proposed project is forecast to generate approximately 2,363 daily trips which include
approximately 322 AM peak hour trips and approximately 268 PM peak hour trips.
When compared to the undeveloped balance of land uses allowed in this block, the
proposed project is forecast to generate approximately 844 fewer daily trips which include
approximately 33 fewer AM peak hour trips and approximately 82 fewer PM peak hour
trips.
It should be noted, the project impact analysis evaluated in this traffic study is based on the
project's trip generation of 2,363 daily trips, 322 AM peak hour trips, and 268 PM peak
hour trips.
9.3 Study Area & Conditions
This traffic study has been prepared in accordance with the traffic study guidelines,
requirements, and thresholds of significance for the City of Tustin, the Orange County
Congestion Management Program (CMP), and Caltrans.
This study is prepared in accordance with the scope of work approved by the City of Tustin
staff. A copy of the approved scope of work is contained in Appendix A.
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The study area consists of the following intersections:
The analysis evaluates traffic conditions of the study intersections for the following
_ scenarios in accordance with the City of Tustin and Orange County and the approved scope
of work contained in Appendix A:
• Existing Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Opening Year Without Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Project (EAC) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour); and
• Opening Year With Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Projects With Project (EACP) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour).
As requested by the City of Tustin, the traffic analysis also includes evaluation of the
vehicular queuing analysis of the full access project driveways on Newport Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue, and Valencia Avenue for on-site and off-site based on opening year
conditions
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Newport Avenue
Valencia Avenue
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Red Hill Avenue
Valencia Avenue
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Red Hill Avenue
Edinger Avenue
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Project Driveway 1
Valencia Avenue
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Newport Avenue
Project Driveway 2
10. Del Amo Avenue
Project Driveway 3
11. Del Amo Avenue
Project Driveway 4
The analysis evaluates traffic conditions of the study intersections for the following
_ scenarios in accordance with the City of Tustin and Orange County and the approved scope
of work contained in Appendix A:
• Existing Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions (AM & PM peak hour);
• Opening Year Without Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Project (EAC) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour); and
• Opening Year With Project Conditions: Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus
Cumulative Projects With Project (EACP) Conditions (AM & PM peak hour).
As requested by the City of Tustin, the traffic analysis also includes evaluation of the
vehicular queuing analysis of the full access project driveways on Newport Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue, and Valencia Avenue for on-site and off-site based on opening year
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9.4 Peak Hour Sinal Warrant Analysis Summary
As noted earlier, the existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
The existing unsignalized study intersection has been evaluated for signalization based on
the peak hour warrants and procedures contained in the California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
The Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 unsignalized study intersection does not satisfy
the MUTCD peak hour traffic signal warrants for any of the analysis scenarios evaluated as
part of this report.
It should be noted, for Opening Year With Project Conditions, the intersection is forecast to
have 236 vehicles in the hour on the minor street approach and is very close to meeting
the warrants during the PM peak hour. With the addition of 21 peak hour trips (increase
from 236 to 257 vehicles) the intersection would be warranted for a traffic signal during
the PM peak hour.
Although a traffic signal is not currently warranted, the intersection should continue to be
monitored for additional area -wide growth as traffic may warrant a traffic signal in the
future.
9.5 LOS Analysis & Significant Impact Summa►y
Existing Conditions:
All study area intersections are currently operating at an acceptable level of service (LOS E
or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all other intersections) during the
peak hours for Existing Conditions.
Existing Plus Project Conditions:
All study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable level of
service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all other
intersections) during the peak hours for Existing Plus Project Conditions with the exception
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of the following study intersection which is forecast to operate at a deficient LOS (LOS E or
F);
• Newport Avenue/ Project Driveway 2 (PM peak hour only).
Based on agency -established thresholds of significance, the proposed project is forecast to
result in a significant traffic impact at the above listed intersection for Existing Plus Project
Conditions.
As noted earlier, this existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
It should be noted, the Newport Avenue approach of this intersection is free flow and the
vehicles traveling on Newport Avenue are not impeded or delayed by any stop signs. The
intersection's overall delay is 7.6 seconds (equivalent to HCM LOS A for unsignalized
conditions).
The delay reported in the analysis and deficient operation is only related to vehicles
approaching the intersection from the project site driveway and waiting at the stop sign to
make a left turn or right turn onto Newport Avenue.
Even though there is excessive delay and deficient operation reported for vehicles waiting
at the stop sign, as previously shown in Section 5.0 of this report, the traffic volumes
approaching from the project site driveway are still not substantial enough to satisfy
installation of a traffic signal and the traffic flow on Newport Avenue.
Installation of a traffic signal will be required to achieve acceptable operation for the
project site driveway approach in this case and mitigate the deficient operation.
Assuming implementation of the traffic signal at this intersection, the impacts are reduced
to a level considered less than significant for Existing Plus Project Conditions.
Opening Year Without Project Conditions:
All study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable level of
service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all other
intersections) during the peak hours for Opening Year Without Project Conditions.
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Opening Year With Project Conditions:
All study area intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable level of
service (LOS E or better for CMP intersections and LOS D or better for all other
intersections) during the peak hours for Opening Year With Project Conditions with the
exception of the following study intersection which is forecast to operate at a deficient LOS
(LOS E or F):
• Newport Avenue / Project Driveway 2 (PM peak hour only).
Based on agency -established thresholds of significance, the proposed project is forecast to
result in a significant traffic impact at the above listed intersection for Existing Plus Project
Conditions.
As noted earlier, this existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
It should be noted, the Newport Avenue approach of this intersection is free flow and the
vehicles traveling on Newport Avenue are not impeded or delayed by any stop signs. The
intersection's overall delay is 8.7 seconds (equivalent to HCM LOS A for unsignalized
conditions).
The delay reported in the analysis and deficient operation is only related to vehicles
approaching the intersection from the project site driveway and waiting at the stop sign to
make a left turn or right turn onto Newport Avenue.
Even though there is excessive delay and deficient operation reported for vehicles waiting
at the stop sign, as previously shown in Section 5.0 of this report, the traffic volumes
approaching from the project site driveway are still not substantial enough to satisfy
installation of a traffic signal and the traffic flow on Newport Avenue.
Installation of a traffic signal will be required to achieve acceptable operation for the
project site driveway approach in this case and mitigate the deficient operation.
Assuming implementation of the traffic signal at this intersection, the impacts are reduced
to a level considered less than significant for Opening Year With Project Conditions.
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9.6 BCM 95th Percentile Vehicular Queue Analysis Summary
As requested by the City of Tustin, the traffic analysis also includes evaluation of the
vehicular queuing analysis of the full access project driveways on Newport Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue, and Valencia Avenue for on-site and off-site based on opening year
conditions
The vehicular queue analysis has been prepared for the AM and PM peak hours of the
Opening Year Without and With Project scenarios which are the most trip -intensive analysis
scenarios evaluated in this report. The Synchro LOS analysis worksheets include the 9511
percentile queue lengths in number of vehicles per lane for exclusive turning movements.
For lanes with shared movements, the shared queue length has been reported. These
values have been rounded up to the nearest whole vehicle.
As noted earlier, the existing unsignalized right-in/right-out/left-in driveway on Newport
Avenue is planned to be converted to a full -access driveway as part of the proposed
project.
Hence, the vehicular queues at the southbound approach of the Newport Avenue /
_ Valencia Avenue intersection are of significant importance. The analysis evaluates if the
queues reach beyond the project driveway on Newport Avenue which is proposed to be
converted to full access.
Currently, the distance between the Newport Avenue / Valencia Avenue intersection and
the project access on Newport Avenue which is planned to be converted to full access is
approximately 350 feet.
For Opening Year With Project Conditions, the vehicular queue for the southbound
Newport Avenue approach is forecast to be approximately 250 feet (occurring on the
southbound left -turn movement).
Hence, based on the 95' percentile vehicular queue analysis, the southbound vehicular
queues of the Newport Avenue approach are forecast to not reach and block the project
site access driveway on Newport Avenue.
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9.7 Valencia Avenue Project Access Gate Stacking Analysis Summary
As previously noted, the Valencia Avenue project access is planned to be gated with card
reader system to allow for entry.
A request has been made to evaluate gate queuing at this project access to determine
amount of vehicle storage required behind the gate to avoid vehicles from backing onto
the public right of way.
As requested by the City, RK has utilized the Robert W. Crommelin methodology for
determining the potential queuing at this access location.
The methodology is based on the volume of vehicles expected to enter the gated access
and the hourly service rate which is based on the type of the gated control implemented.
A copy of the W. Crommelin methodology is contained in Appendix H.
The analysis is based on the following:
• Forecast AM peak hour traffic volume of 116 vehicles per hour entering the access
for Opening Year With Project Conditions as shown previously in Exhibit 4-8.
• Forecast PM peak hour traffic volume of 18 vehicles per hour entering the access for
Opening Year With Project Conditions as shown previously in Exhibit 4-8.
• Crommelin methodology Design Service Rate of 305 vehicles per hour for a gated
access conservatively assuming a ticket dispenser and sharp turn at entry.
• 95th Percentile confidence rate and occurrence probability.
Exhibit 8-1 shows the results of the gate stacking analysis. As shown in exhibit 8-1, based
on the 95' percentile confidence rate, a storage length of two vehicles is required for
vehicles entering the project access on Valencia Avenue.
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9.8 Site Access Recommendations
I. Ensure adequate sight distance is provided at each project access location per
the City of Tustin. Sight distance at all project access points should be reviewed
with respect to City of Tustin sight distance standards at the time of preparation
of final grading, landscape, and street improvement plans.
II. Provide appropriate signage and pavement markings at the project site
driveways, including stop bars and stop signs and restrict project access through
clear signage and other means as follows:
• One right-in/right-out unsignalized driveway on Valencia Avenue serving
inbound and outbound vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 1);
• One full access unsignalized driveway on Newport Avenue serving inbound
and outbound vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 2);
• One right-in/right-out unsignalized driveway on Del Amo Avenue serving as a
fire access (Project Driveway 3); and
• One full access unsignalized driveway along Del Amo Avenue serving
inbound and outbound vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 4).
9.9 Area -Wide Recommendations
As part of the proposed project, the existing right-in/right-out/left-in
driveway at the intersection of Newport Avenue at Project Driveway 2 is
planned to be converted into a full access driveway. Although a traffic signal
is not currently warranted, the intersection should continue to be monitored
for additional area -wide growth as traffic may warrant a traffic signal in the
future.
A summary of identified mitigation measures and recommendations is included in Exhibit
9-1.
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Recommendations
Site Access Recommendations
I. Ensure adequate sight distance is provided at each
project access location per the City of Tustin. Sight
distance at all project access points should be
reviewed with respect to City of Tustin sight distance
standards at the time of preparation of final grading,
landscape, and street improvement plans.
II. Provide appropriate signage and pavement markings
at the project site driveways, including stop bars and
stop signs and restrict project access through clear
signage and other means as follows:
• One right-in/right-out unsignalized driveway on
Valencia Avenue serving inbound and outbound
vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 1);
• One full access unsignalized driveway on
Newport Avenue serving inbound and outbound
vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 2);
• One right-in/right-out unsignalized driveway on
Del Amo Avenue serving as a fire access (Project
Driveway 3); and
• One full access unsignalized driveway along Del
Amo Avenue serving inbound and outbound
vehicular traffic (Project Driveway 4).
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I. As part of the proposed project, the existing
right-in/right-out/left-in driveway at the
intersection of Newport Avenue at Project
Driveway 2 is planned to be converted into a full
access driveway. Although a traffic signal is not
currently warranted, the intersection should
continue to be monitored for additional
area -wide growth as traffic may warrant a traffic
signal in the future.
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. 19-32
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONCEPT PLAN (CP) 2018-00001, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (LLA) 2018-00003,
DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 2018-00023, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2018-00015
PRIMARY ADDRESS: 15332 NEWPORT AVENUE
SECONDARY ADDRESSES: 15442 NEWPORT AVENUE,
15222 DEL AMO AVENUE, 1200 EDINGER AVENUE AND
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(1) 1.1 The proposed use shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for
the project date stamped July 2, 2019, on file with the Community
Development Department, except as herein modified, or as modified by
the Director of Community Development in accordance with this Exhibit.
The Director of Community Development may also approve minor
modifications during plan check if such modifications are to be consistent
with the provisions of the Tustin City Code (TCC) and other applicable
codes.
(1) 1.2 This approval shall become null and void unless substantial construction is
underway within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit unless a
longer period is authorized by Development Agreement (DA) 2018-00001.
All time extensions may be considered by the Community Development
Director if a written request is received by the Community Development
Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.3 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with as specified, subject to review and approval by the
Community Development Department.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Concept Plan (CP) 2018-00001, Lot Line Adjustment (LLA)
2018-00003, Design Review (DR) 2018-00023 and Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) 2018-00015 is contingent upon the applicant and property owner
signing and returning to the Community Development Department a
notarized "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form and the property owner
signing and recording with the County Clerk -Recorder a notarized "Notice
of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval' form. The
forms shall be established by the Director of Community Development, and
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community Development
Department.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to issuance of an
administrative citation pursuant to TCC 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any necessary
code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the applicable
notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by
ordinance.
(1) 1.7 If in the future the City's Community Development Director, Police Chief,
and/or Public Works Department determine that a parking and/or traffic
problem exists on the site or in the vicinity as a result of the facility, the
Community Development Director, Police Chief, and/or Public Works
Department may require that the applicant prepare a parking demand
analysis and/or traffic study and the applicant shall bear all associated
costs. If said study indicates that there is inadequate parking or a traffic
problem, the applicant shall be required to provide measures to be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department,
Police Chief, and/or Public Works Department. Said measures may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Implement staggered work hours.
b. Provide additional parking.
c. Implement traffic control measures.
(1) 1.8 As a condition of approval of DA -2018-00001, LLA -2018-00003, CP -2018-
00001, DR -2018-00023 and CUP -2018-00015, the applicant shall agree,
at its sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City, its officers, employees, agents, and consultants, from any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the City, its officers,
agents, and employees, which seeks to attack, set aside, challenge, void,
or annul an approval of the City Council, the Planning Commission, or any
other decision-making body, including staff, concerning this project. The
City agrees to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim or action filed
against the City and to fully cooperate in the defense of any such action.
The City may, at its sole cost and expense, elect to participate in defense
of any such action under this condition. .
*** 1.9 This approval shall become null and void if the associated Disposition
and Development Agreement is not approved and executed.
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*** 1.10 The applicant shall comply with executed DA -2018-00001 and
associated Disposition and Development Agreement.
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE DESIGN
(2), 2.1 The project site is allowed a maximum development capacity of 451,715
(4) square feet of building floor area in accordance with the development
capacity for Planning Areas 7, 9, 11 and 14 as determined in the Pacific
Center East Specific Plan. The project site shall not exceed the
development capacity unless required revisions, amendments, analyses
are conducted and City approvals are obtained.
(1) 2.2 Project materials shall substantially comply with those identified in the
approved plans (as such, plans may be modified pursuant to the
Conditions of Approval). Additional color and material samples may be
requested by City staff at the time of plan check. Substitutions to the
approved materials may occur subject to the approval of the Community
Development Director. Enhancements to the architectural detailing may
be required at the time of plan check based on the proposed materials.
(1) 2.3 All roof access shall be provided from inside the building.
(1), 2.4 No exterior downspouts shall be permitted. All roof drainage shall utilize
(4) interior piping and may have exterior outlets into landscape areas at the
base of the building and/or vehicular areas at the curb face. Alternative
design and locations shall be subject to review and approval of the
Community Development Department. Any roof scuppers shall be
installed with a special lip devise so that overflow drainage will not stain
the walls.
(4) 2.5 All exposed metal flashing or trim shall be painted to match the building.
(4) 2.6 All rooftop mounted equipment shall be installed so as not to be visible
from the public right-of-way and parking lot areas and in accordance with
approved plans. No rooftop mounted equipment shall be visible from
public view. Compliance with this condition shall be verified at plan
check and at field inspection.
(4) 2.7 Backflow devices and double detector checks shall be painted to match
surrounding landscaping when in planters or painted to match the
building when located adjacent to buildings. Landscaping shall be
utilized to screen the devices where possible.
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(1), 2.8 Utility meters located outside of the building shall be screened with
(4) landscaping to the greatest extent possible. Electrical transformers shall
be in areas with room for landscape screening to be planted outside the
required access space.
(1) 2.9 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the
Community Development Director.
(1) 2.10 Dual use loading area/parking spaces shall have signage indicating the
time periods in which the area is reserved for loading and unloading, and
parking is prohibited.
*** 2.11 Freestanding walls and fencing shall be treated with graffiti -resistant
coating.
MASTER SIGN PLAN
(4) 3.1 The applicant shall submit a master sign plan that addresses center
identification, business identification and wayfinding for the project that
is in accordance with the PCESP and/or the TCC. Said plan shall be
designed in accordance with both documents and shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Community Development and/or
Planning Commission. The Director of Community Development may
approve modifications to the master sign plan that are consistent with
the intent of the Tustin City Sign Code. Such modifications shall be
accompanied with findings to support said decision.
(1) 3.2 A sign permit shall be applied for and obtained from the Community
Development Department prior to constructing, erecting, altering,
replacing, moving, or painting any sign, except for signs exempt from a
permit according to the Tustin Sign Code. Permit applications shall be
accompanied by information as required for a standard sign plan or
master sign plan, pursuant to the Tustin Sign Code.
(1) 3.3 All signs shall conform to the approved Master Sign Plan and revert to
the City of Tustin Sign Code for any issues that remain silent in said Plan.
(1) 3.4 All signs shall be structurally safe and maintained in good condition at all
times. The Community Development Director shall have the authority
to order repair, replacement, or removal of any signs which constitute a
hazard or nuisance to the safety, health, or public welfare by reason of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or obsolescence.
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(1), 3.5 All signs shall be constructed of a non -corrosive, rust -resistant finish so
(4) as not to degrade in adverse weather conditions.
(1) 3.6 The locations for any signs shall comply with the City of Tustin Guidelines
for Determining Sign Location Visual Clearance and Public Safety Areas.
Signs shall not be placed in a manner that will obstruct or inhibit sight
distance or visibility for the motorist. At plan check submittal, all signs
shall be clearly identified on plans as to the exact locations. Any signs
in proximity to the public right-of-way that could impact driver sight shall
be shown at a larger scale that will be adequate for plan check purposes.
LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE
(1), 4.1 Landscaping design shall comply with the Tustin City Code, Water
(6) Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
(1), 4.2 At plan check, the applicant shall provide complete detailed landscaping
(6) and irrigation plans for all landscaping areas consistent with adopted City
of Tustin Landscaping requirements. The plans shall include the
following:
a. Include a summary table identifying plant and hardscape materials.
The plant table shall list botanical and common names, plant
symbol legend, sizes, spacing, location, and quantity of the plant
materials proposed.
b. Show planting and berming details, soil preparation, staking, etc.
The irrigation plan shall show location and control of backflow
prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing, and
coverage. Details for all equipment must be provided.
c. Show all property lines on the landscaping and irrigation plans,
public right-of-way areas, sidewalk widths, parkway areas, and wall
locations.
d. Trees shall be minimum 24 -inch box sized trees. Trees in the
landscape setbacks adjacent to public rights-of-way shall be
provided in a variety of sizes to ensure initial maturity along project
perimeter.
e. Shrubs shall be a minimum of five (5) gallon size and be placed a
maximum of five (5) feet on center. Other sizes and spacing may
be permitted subject to approval of the Community Development
Department.
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f. Ground cover shall be planted eight (8) to twelve (12) inches on
center, or as approved by the Community Development
Department.
g. Equipment areas shall be screened with walls, vines, and/or trees,
subject to review and approval of the Community Development
Department.
h. Tree planter details including material, color and design, are subject
to review and approval by Community Development Department.
(6) 4.3 The Community Development Department may request minor
substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or quantity of
materials during plan check.
(1), 4.4 The landscape plans shall note that coverage of landscaping and
(6) irrigation materials is subject to inspection at project completion by the
Community Development Department.
(1), 4.5 All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy vigorous condition typical
(6) to the species and shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition.
Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, trimming, weeding, removal
of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or dead --
plants.
(6) 4.6 Root barriers shall be installed as needed in areas where trees are
planted in close proximity to hardscape and/or structures.
JOINT -USE PARKING
(1) 5.1 A minimum of 1,407 parking spaces within the project area (bounded by
Valencia Avenue, Newport Avenue, Del Amo Avenue, Edinger Avenue
and BNSF Railroad right-of-way) shall be maintained at all times. Any
reduction of on-site parking, change of tenant spaces/uses, modification
of parking lot and/or circulation shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Department.
*** 5.2 Surface parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of nine (9) feet
wide by nineteen (19) feet long, including maximum two (2) feet
overhang. Parking spaces within the parking structure shall have
minimum dimensions of nine (9) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet long.
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(1) 5.3 Prior to issuance of permits, a recorded reciprocal access and parking
agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and
Community Development Director and executed by all property owners
prior to final inspection. The agreement shall be recorded on all parcels
subject to the agreement.
*** 5.4 Vehicles queuing to enter the gated parking lot areas shall not result in
vehicle queuing in the public right-of-way. If peak times result in queuing
impacts to the public rights-of-way, the applicant shall keep gates open
to mitigate the impact during peak times.
(5) 5.5 Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall submit a parking
management plan that addresses parking lot access, security, visitor
parking, and credit union branch parking.
(1) 5.6 CUP -2018-00015 may be reviewed on an annual basis, or more often if
necessary, by the Community Development Director. The Community
Development Director shall review the use to ascertain compliance with
conditions of approval. If the use is not operated in accordance with CUP -
2018 -00015, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting
the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community Development
Director shall impose additional conditions to eliminate the nuisance or
negative impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the CUP.
(2), 5.7 Prior to building final, the applicant shall submit a Transportation Demand
(5) Management (TDM) plan for review and approval by Public Works
Department.
IMPROVEMENTS AND USE RESTRICTIONS FOR 1200 EDINGER AVENUE
*** 6.1 The building located at 1200 Edinger Avenue is currently used as a storage
facility with ancillary offices and is a legal nonconforming use. Any
vacancies of the building shall trigger the requirement for a conforming use
pursuant to the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
(5) 6.2 The applicant, tenant and/or property owner shall be prohibited from
subleasing the property to a Specific Plan nonconforming use. Any
subleases shall be a Specific Plan conforming use.
*** 6.3 Proposals to redevelop the property shall be designed to comply with
applicable City, State and federal requirements at the time of entitlement
application submittal, permit application submittal and/or permit issuance.
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(5) 6.4 Landscaping on 1200 Edinger Avenue shall be installed within three (3)
years of the Effective Date of DA -2018-00001. Landscaping shall
consist of above ground planters on Del Amo Avenue and in -ground
landscaping along Edinger Avenue.
(5) 6.5 The building shall be painted and improved in accordance with DA -2018-
00001 within three (3) years of the Effective Date of the DA. The paint
scheme and colors shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department prior to implementing improvements.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1), 7.1 At the time of building or encroachment permit application, the plans shall
(3) comply with the latest edition of the codes, City Ordinances, State, Federal
laws, and regulations as adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin.
(1), 7.2 All architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural plans
(3) shall be submitted as one package at time of permit application
submittal. Six (6) sets of plans, two (2) copies of structural calculations,
two (2) copies of Title 24 and two (2) copies of soils reports are required.
Four (4) copies of grading plans are required. Additionally, provide a
copy of grading plans with the building plans for reference.
(1) 7.3 Pursuant to the Tustin Security Code, walkway areas shall have
minimum 0.25 -foot candle illumination and parking surfaces and private
drives shall have minimum 1 -foot candle illumination.
(3) 7.4 Electric Vehicle Charging: [CGBC 5.106.5.3]
a. Provide charging space requirements per 5.106.5.3.1 or
5.106.5.3.2.
b. Provide amount of spaces per Table 5.106.5.3.3.
c. Provide identification per CGBC 5.106.5.3.4.
d. Where electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) are provided,
they shall comply with CBC 11 B- 812 and Table 11 B-228.3.2.1.
(3) 7.5 At plan check submittal, the applicant shall show that the project
complies with TCC Section 8104(r) regarding "Emergency responder
radio coverage". Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the
applicant/developer shall provide evidence that the project complies with
TCC Section 8104(r).
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(3) 7.6 All new structures shall provide adequate radio coverage for City
emergency service workers operating on the 800 MHz Countywide
Coordinated Communication System. Further, the applicant/owners or
tenants shall maintain a reasonable standard of reliable radio
communication within their buildings and structures once a certificate of
occupancy is issued or a final inspection is conducted. For the purposes
of this section, adequate radio coverage shall include those
specifications in the City of Tustin Public Safety Radio System Coverage
Specifications set forth in Chapter 10, Section 8958 of the TCC, even if
the project is exempt from Section 8958 (City of Tustin Public Safety
Radio System Coverage Specifications).
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
(1) 8.1 All private on-site design and construction of improvement work shall be
designed and performed in accordance with the applicable portions of
the City of Tustin's "Grading Manual" and "Construction Standards for
Private Streets, Storm Drain and On -Site Private Improvements," except
as otherwise approved by the Building Official. Said plans shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
a. Curbs and gutters on all streets;
b. Sidewalks on all streets, including curb ramps for the physically
disabled; all sidewalks, pathways, paseos, and trails shall comply
with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act;
c. Drive aprons;
d. Signing/striping plan;
e. Street lighting;
Street and drive aisle paving; all drive aisles, and curb return
radius shall be consistent with the City's design standards for
private street improvements, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Official, and all roadway and driveway widths and parking
area widths (and lengths where appropriate) shall be dimensioned
on the plans;
g. Catch basin/storm drain laterals/connections to the public storm
drain system with approval of the City of Tustin;
h. Domestic water facilities: The domestic water system shall be
designed and installed to the standards of the City of Tustin.
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Improvement plans shall also be reviewed and approved by the
Orange County Fire Authority for fire protection purposes. The
adequacy and reliability of the water system design and the
distribution of fire hydrants will be evaluated. The water
distribution system and appurtenances shall also conform to the
applicable laws and adopted regulations enforced by the Orange
County Health Department;
i. Sanitary sewer facilities: All sanitary sewer facilities must be
submitted as required by the Building Official and East Orange
County Water District (EOCWD). These facilities shall be
consistent with the standards of the EOCWD;
j. Underground utility connections: All utility lines shall be placed
underground by the developer;
k. Fire hydrants;
Telecommunications facilities including, but not limited to,
telephone and cable television facilities. Developer is required to
coordinate design and construction of cable television facilities
with a City -franchised system operator and shall not place an
undue burden upon said operator for the provision of these
facilities.
m. The applicant shall be responsible for connection of the project to
public utility systems. The applicant shall provide applicable
easements for any new utilities on private property
*** 8.2 At the time of grading and building permit application, the plans shall
incorporate recommendations identified in the Geotechnical Investigation
report dated May 15, 2017, produced by Sladden Engineering.
(1) 8.3 Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, a final grading plan, prepared by
a California Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted and approved.
The grading plan shall be consistent with the approved site and
landscaping plans.
(1) 8.4 Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall submit a copy
of the Notice of Intent (NOI) indicating that coverage has been obtained
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with
Construction Activity from the State Water Resources Quality Control
Board.
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(1), 8.5 Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, a grading bond (on a form
(5) acceptable to the City) will be required. The engineer's estimate, which
covers the cost of all work shown on the grading plan, including grading,
drainage, water, sewer and erosion control, shall be submitted to the City
for approval.
(5) 8.6 Preparation of a sedimentation and erosion control plan for all work
related to this development shall be required.
(1) 8.7 The applicant shall comply with all City policies regarding short-term
construction emissions, including periodic watering of the site and
prohibiting grading during second stage smog alerts and when wind
velocities exceed fifteen (15) miles per hour.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
(1), 9.1 This development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City
(5) of Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State, and Regional
Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
(1) 9.2 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit for approval
by the Community Development and Public Works Departments, a Final
Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). The Final WQMP shall
identify Low Impact Development (LID) principles and Best Management
Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to retain storm water and treat
predictable pollutant run-off. The Priority WQMP shall identify: the
implementation of BMPs, the assignment of long-term maintenance
responsibilities (specifying the developer, parcel owner, maintenance
association, lessees, etc.), and reference to the location(s) of structural
BMPs.
(1) 9.3 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall record a "Covenant
and Agreement Regarding O & M Plan to Fund and Maintain Water
Quality BMPs, Consent to Inspect, and Indemnification" with the County
Clerk -Recorder. This document shall bind current and future owner(s)
of the property regarding implementation and maintenance of the
structural and non-structural BMPs as specified in the approved WQMP.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
(1) 10.1 Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit
shall be obtained from and applicable fees paid to the Public Works
Department.
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(1) 10.2 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, the applicant shall submit
to the Public Works Department 24" x 36" reproducible street
improvement plans, as prepared by a California Registered Civil
Engineer, for approval. The plans shall clearly show existing and
proposed surface and underground improvements, including
construction and/or replacement of any missing or damaged public
improvements adjacent to this development.
(1) 10.3 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit for construction within the
public right-of-way, a 24" x 36" construction area traffic control plan, as
prepared by a California Registered Traffic Engineer, or Civil Engineer
experienced in this type of plan preparation, shall be prepared and
submitted to the Public Works Department for approval.
(1) 10.4 Current Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
shall be met at all driveways and sidewalks adjacent to the site. City of
Tustin standards shall apply, unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer.
*** 10.5 The applicant shall be responsible for designing and constructing the
following public improvements:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Facility #
Description
1
Traffic signal at intersection of Property driveway and
Newport Ave. with associated apparatus
2
Left turn pocket on Newport Ave. into Property
3
Double left turn pocket on Newport Ave. into APN 430-
251-23
4
Driveway improvements on APN 430-251-23
5
Relocation of catch basin on Newport Avenue,
installation of new 24" RCP storm drain line
6
Re -design of existing medians on Newport Ave. due to
signal and turning enhancements
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Facility #
Description
7
Landscaping (incl. irrigation and laterals) of Newport
Ave. medians adjacent to Property 2 total
8
Landscaping (incl. irrigation and laterals) of Newport
Ave. medians adjacent to APN 430-251-25 2 total
9
Landscaping (incl. irrigation and laterals) of Del Amo
Ave. median 1 total
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SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Facility #
Description
10
New sidewalk and landscaping on Newport Avenue
from Valencia to Del Amo
11
New sidewalk on Del Amo from Newport Ave to
SchoolsFirst driveway
WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Facility #
Description
12
Water laterals (domestic and fire) from point of
connection in Newport Ave. and Del Amo Ave. to
private property.
WATER IMPROVEMENT
(1) 11.1 Proposed water improvements must follow the latest City of Tustin Water
Standards and the American Water Works Association (AWWA)
guidelines. In case of a conflict, the City of Tustin Water Standards shall
prevail.
(1) 11.2 In accordance with the plans, a backflow prevention device is required
to protect the public water system from cross connections.
a. A double check detector assembly (DCDA) is required and an
easement for public utility access purposes shall be dedicated to
the City of Tustin. The easement shall start from the public right-
of-way up to the DCDA with a minimum distance of five (5) feet all
around the DCDA to allow for unobstructed access, inspection,
testing, and maintenance.
b. The applicant shall provide a backflow prevention device at his or
her expense to prevent cross contamination between the
buildings' and parking structure's fire sprinkler system and the
public water system.
c. If the applicant proposes to use a landscape irrigation system,
then a separate water meter may be required. If this is the case,
a reduced pressure principle assembly (RPPA) shall be required
to prevent cross -connection with the public water system.
(1) 11.3 Any easements for construction and maintenance of public water
facilities within private property shall be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department prior to recordation with the Orange County
Clerk -Recorder. The applicant shall submit a legal description and
sketch of the area to the Public Works Department for review and
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approval, as prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer or
California Licensed Land Surveyor.
(1) 11.4 The applicant is responsible for all costs related to the installation,
upgrade, alteration, relocation or abandonment of all existing City of
Tustin public water facilities affected by the proposed project.
(1) 11.5 The applicant's project is within the East Orange County Water District
(EOCWD) service area. A release/approval from the EOCWD shall be
obtained prior to receiving water service from the City of Tustin. The
applicant shall submit a water permit application to EOCWD and is
responsible for all application, connection and other EOCWD fees.
(1), 11.6 The adequacy of a proposed water system plan for a proposed
(5) development project, including the number, size and distribution of fire
hydrants, must be reviewed by the Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA). Plans meeting OCFA fire protection requirements must be
stamped and approved by that agency.
(1) 11.7 The proposed domestic water system plans must conform to all
applicable regulations enforced by the Orange County Health
Department.
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
(1) 12.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP).
a. The applicant/contractor is required to submit a WRRP to the
Public Works Department. The WRRP must indicate how the
applicant will comply with the City's requirement (City Code
Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least 65 percent of the project
waste material or the amount required by the California Green
Building Standards Code.
b. The applicant will be required to submit a $50.00 application fee
and a cash security deposit. Based on the review of the submitted
Waste Management Plan, the cash security deposit in the amount
of 5 percent of the project's valuation as determined by the
Building Official, rounded to the nearest thousand. The deposit
amount will be collected in accordance with the Tustin City Code.
c. Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall submit the
required security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check,
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personal check, or money order made payable to the "City of
Tustin".
(1) 12.2 Facility Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Plan
a. The applicant, property owner, and/or tenant(s) are required to
participate in the City's recycling program.
b. Waste and Recycling collection facilities shall be equally and
readily accessible by the property owner(s) or tenant(s).
c. Waste and Recycling collection facilities must be placed in a
location that can be easily and safely accessed by the solid waste
hauler while utilizing either front loader or side loading equipment.
d. Adequate collection capacity shall be provided to ensure that
collection frequency shall not exceed four (4) times per week for
commercial customers.
e. All trash enclosures shall be designed with roof and be able to
accommodate at least two (2) 4 -yard bins, with at least one (1) bin
reserved for recyclable materials.
f. Prior to the approval of a site plan or the issuance of a building
permit, the Public Works Department shall review and approve the
number of trash enclosures required to service the project site.
g. Businesses that will be large generators of organic waste such as
food scraps, must also have room for a 35 -gallon, 60 -gallon or 2 -
cubic yard collection receptacle as part of the State required
organics diversion program.
NOISE
(1) 13.1 All activities, including construction -related noise activities, shall comply
with the City's Noise Ordinance.
(1) 13.2 All rooftop mounted HVAC equipment should be fully shielded or
enclosed from the line of site of adjacent residential uses.
Shielding/parapet wall should be at least as high as the equipment.
(2) 13.3 The project shall comply with Calgreen Building Standards Code
requirements of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, Section
5.507.4.1.1: "Buildings exposed to a noise level of 65 dB Leq-1-hr during
any hour of operation shall have building, addition or alteration exterior
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wall and roof -ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source meeting a
composite STC rating of at least 45 (or OITC 35), with exterior windows
of a minimum STC of 40 (OITC 30)."
*** 13.4 Construction vehicles/equipment engine idling time for all trucks to five
(5) minutes or less.
(1) 13.5 Noise sources associated with construction, repair, remodeling, or
grading of any real property must take place between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, excluding City observed federal holidays.
(1) 13.6 Trucks, vehicles and equipment that are making or are involved with
material deliveries, loading or transfer of materials, equipment service,
maintenance of any devices or appurtenances to any construction
project in the City shall not be operated on or adjacent to said sites
outside of the approved hours for construction activity.
*** 13.7 No impact pile driving activities shall be allowed on the project site.
*** 13.8 During construction, the contractor shall ensure all construction
equipment is equipped with appropriate noise attenuating devises and
equipment shall be maintained so that vehicles and their loads are
secured from rattling and banging. Idling equipment should be turned
off when not in use.
*** 13.9 The contractor shall locate staging area, generators and stationary
construction equipment as far from the adjacent office buildings as
reasonably feasible.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 14.1 The applicant shall satisfy dedication and/or reservation requirements as
applicable, including, but not limited to, dedication in Fee Title of all
required street rights-of-way; dedication of all required flood control right-
of-way easements; and dedication of vehicular access rights, sewer
easements, and water easements defined and approved as to specific
locations by the City Engineer (at no cost to the City) and/or other
agencies.
(5) 14.2 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), the applicant shall provide
written approval from the EOCWD for sanitary sewer service
connections.
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(1) 14.3 Any damage done to existing public street improvements and/or utilities
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer before issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy for the development on any parcel within
the project site.
(5) 14.4 Construction vehicular/equipment operations shall be scheduled to
minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes on Valencia Avenue, Del
Amo Avenue and Newport Avenue.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
*** 15.1 Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall provide a security plan to the
Police Department for review.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
(5) 16.1 Prior to issuance of a precise grading permit or a building permit, if a
grading permit is not required, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval for the following:
a. Fire master plan (service code PR145).
b. Temporary fire access (PR150) - if phasing fire access during
construction.
(5) 16.2 Prior to issuance of a precise grading permit or a building permit, if a
grading permit is not required, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval for the following:
a. Gates (service code PR180) — if not included in the fire master
plan.
b. Underground piping for private hydrants and fire sprinkler systems
(service code PR470-PR475).
c. Architectural (service code PR200-PR208).
d. Battery systems (service code PR375) — for UPS or electric
carts/cart charging if over 50 gallons aggregate of electrolyte or
1,000 pounds of lithium -ion.
e. Storage of flammable/combustible fuel (service code PR300) —
Generator fuel tank, if over sixty (60) gallons.
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(5) 16.3 Prior to concealing interior construction, the applicant shall submit and
obtain approval for the following:
a. Fire alarm system (service code PR500-PR520)
b. Fire sprinkler system (service code PR420-PR440)
c. Standpipe systems (service code PR460)
d. Hood and Duct fire extinguishing systems.
(5) 16.4 Specific submittal requirements may vary from those listed above
depending on actual project conditions identified or present during
design development, review, construction, inspection, or occupancy.
Standard notes, guidelines, submittal instructions, and other information
related to plans reviewed by the OCFA may be found by visiting
www.ocfa.org and clicking on "Business 4 Planning & Development
Services" in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
(5) 16.5 Temporary/Final Occupancy Inspections: Prior to issuance of
temporary or final certificate of occupancy, all OCFA inspections shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the OCFA inspector and be in substantial
compliance with codes and standards applicable to the project and
commensurate with the type of occupancy (temporary or final)
requested. Inspections shall be scheduled at least five (5) days in
advance by calling OCFA Inspection Scheduling at (714) 573-6150.
(5) 16.6 Preconstruction Meeting: Before commencement of construction, the
applicant or responsible party shall attend a pre -construction meeting
with an OCFA inspector. Call OCFA Inspection Scheduling at (714) 573-
6150 at least five (5) days in advance to schedule and pay for the pre -
construction meeting.
(5) 16.7 Lumber -drop Inspection: After installation of required fire access
roadways and hydrants, the applicant shall receive clearance from the
OCFA prior to bringing combustible building materials on-site. Call
OCFA Inspection Scheduling at (714) 573-6150 with the Service
Request number of the approved fire master plan at least five days in
advance to schedule the lumber drop inspection.
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS)
(5) 17.1 All organizational documents for the project including any deed
restrictions, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be
submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department,
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City Attorney's Office, and Special Counsel. Costs for such review shall
be borne by the applicant. The approved CC&Rs shall be recorded with
County Recorder's Office prior to issuance of building permits. A copy
of the final documents shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department within five (5) days of recordation.
(5) 17.2 Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, all organizational
documents for the project including any deed restrictions, covenants,
conditions, and restrictions shall be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Department and City Attorney's Office. Costs
for such review shall be borne by the applicant. CC&Rs shall include but
not be limited to the following provisions:
a. The City shall be included as a party to the CC&Rs for enforcement
purposes of those CC&R provisions in which the City has interest,
as reflected in the following provisions. However, the City shall not
be obligated to enforce the CC&Rs.
b. The requirement that a property owners committee be established.
c. Provisions for effective establishment, operation, management, use,
repair and maintenance of all common areas and facilities including
landscaped areas, walls and fences, and hardscape areas.
d. Membership in any Property Owners Committee shall be
inseparable from ownership in individual parcels.
e. Maintenance standards shall be provided in the CC&Rs. Examples
of maintenance standards are shown below:
1. All common area and private landscaping areas visible from any
public way shall be properly maintained such that they are evenly
cut, evenly edged, free of bare or brown spots, debris and weeds.
All trees and shrubs shall be trimmed so they do not impede
pedestrian traffic along the walkways. Trees shall be pruned so
they do not intrude into neighboring properties and shall be
maintained so they do not have droppings or create other
nuisances to neighboring properties. All trees shall also be root
pruned to eliminate exposed surface roots and damage to
sidewalks, driveways and structures.
2. All private roadways, sidewalks and open space areas shall be
maintained so that they are safe for users. Significant pavement
cracks, pavement distress, excessive slab settlement, abrupt
vertical variations and debris on travel ways should be removed
or repaired promptly.
3. Common areas and landscape areas shall be maintained in such
a manner as to avoid the reasonable determination of a duly
authorized official of the City that a public nuisance has been
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created by the absence of adequate maintenance such as to be
detrimental to public health, safety, or general welfare.
f. Architectural controls shall be provided and may include, but not be
limited to, provisions regulating exterior finishes, roof materials,
fences and walls, accessory structures such as mechanical
equipment, television and radio antenna, and signs, consistent with
the TCC and PCESP zoning district.
g. Property Owners Committee approval of exterior improvements
requiring a building permit shall be obtained prior to requesting a
building permit from the City of Tustin Community Development
Department. All plans for exterior improvements shall conform to
requirements set forth by the City and the CC&Rs.
h. In order to achieve the appropriate balance of harmonious and
diverse design within the project, all plans for exterior
improvements shall conform to requirements set forth by the City
and the CC&Rs. The CC&Rs shall provide for an adequate means
of ensuring compliance with this requirement, such as, by way of
example only, property owner association approval of exterior
improvements prior to requesting a building permit from the
Community Development Department.
i. All utility services serving the site shall be installed and maintained
underground.
j. The Association shall be responsible for establishing procedures for
providing entry gate access to the public utilities for maintenance of
their facilities within the project area, subject to those agencies'
approval.
k. No amendment to alter, modify, terminate or change the
Committee's obligation to maintain the common areas and the
project perimeter wall (include if the wall is located on private
property) or other CC&R provisions in which the City has an interest,
as noted above, or to alter, modify, terminate or change the City's
right to enforce maintenance of the common areas and maintenance
of the project perimeter wall, shall be permitted without the prior
written approval of the City of Tustin Community Development
Department.
I. Provisions for effective establishment, operation, management,
use, repair, and maintenance of all common areas and facilities
including buildings and amenities, trash enclosures, landscaped
areas, walls and fences, private drives and walkways, etc.
Maintenance standards shall also be provided.
m. Provision for a Parking Management Plan to include a "Parking
and Circulation Exhibit" shall be made part of the CC&Rs and shall
be enforced by the property owners association. In addition to the
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exhibit, provisions regarding parking shall be included in the
CC&Rs, including the following:
1. The continued availability of the minimum 1,407 parking
spaces designated for common use and the availability of
reciprocal access easements ensuring access to the public
rights-of-way.
2. Permanent reciprocal parking, reciprocal access and parking
enforcement.
3. Parking controls shall be provided and may include, but not be
limited to, provisions regulating vehicle and truck deliveries,
vehicle and truck parking, shared parking, loading areas, etc.
4. Assigned and unassigned parking spaces shall be permanently
maintained in locations shown on the "Parking and Circulation
Exhibit."
n. The property association shall be required to file the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of at least one member of the
property association Board and, where applicable, a manager of
the project before January 1 st of each year with the Community
Development Department for the purpose of contacting the
association in the case of emergency or in those cases where the
City has an interest in CC&R violations.
(1) 17.3 All common area landscaping and private areas visible from any public
way shall be properly maintained such that they are evenly cut, evenly
edged, free of bare or brown spots, debris, and weeds. All trees and
shrubs shall be trimmed so they do not impede vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. All trees shall also be root pruned to eliminate exposed surface
roots and damage to sidewalks, driveways, and structures.
*** 17.4 The CC&Rs shall include provisions that reference the property owner
obligations to establish and maintain a Water Quality Management Plan
(see Conditions 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3) and Transportation Demand
Management Plan (see Condition 18.1d).
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
(2) 18.1 The applicant and project shall be subject to the following Pacific Center
East Draft Environmental Impact Report (August 1990) and Final
Environmental Impact Report (November 1990) Mitigation Measures.
Mitigation measures from the Final Environmental Impact Report are
distinguished in italics:
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a. Section 3.1 — Land Use Mitigation
i. Measure 2: Community Development shall review each
site to ensure that it conforms to ensure that it conforms to
the approved development standards and land use
concepts included in the specific plan.
b. Section 3.2 — Geology/Soils Mitigation
i. Measure 1: A comprehensive geotechnical and soils
investigation shall be performed by any developer on each
individual building site to develop preliminary soils
engineering design data to be reviewed and approved by
the Community Development Department.
ii. Measure 2: The Community Development Department
shall review grading plans to assure a minimum of 2.0 feet
of compact fill soil beneath the bottom of proposed
foundations is provided for one- and two-story structures.
iii. Measure 3: The Community Development Department
shall review building plans to assure that foundation depths
of one- to three-story structures are 24 inches below grade
due to the expansive soil conditions within the majority of
the parcels. The depths of foundations for structures shall
be commensurate on the maximum loads generated.
iv. Measure 4: The Community Development Department
shall require that all foundations include reinforcement, as
shall slabs on -grade and concrete flatwork. A bearing
value on the order of 2,000 pounds/square foot (with
increases as applicable) will be anticipated for
proportioning conventional foundation design.
V. Measure 6: The Community Development Department
shall review the proposed pavement 'R' values, if possible,
toward the end of grading operations when the upper 2.0
feet of the soil are identified. The reason is due to the
variety of soils encountered within the parcels and the
possibilities of soils being blended or imported during
grading operations.
vi. Measure 7: All structures will be developed in accordance
with the seismic design provisions of the Uniform Building
Code and monitored during plan check and consideration
by the Community Development Department.
vii. Measure 8: Prior to issuance of grading permits, any
developer shall submit a pesticides/toxicity report
acceptable to the Community Development Department
which identifies any pesticide "hot spots" and recommends
procedures for necessary soil mixing or removal.
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viii. Measure 9: If any archeological remains are uncovered
during excavation or construction, work in the affected area
shall be suspended. In such an event, a recognized
specialist from an established institution (e.g. the UCLA
Department of Archeology) shall be hired by the applicant
to conduct a survey of the affected area. All actions taken
under this measure will be in accordance with Appendix K
of the State CEQA Guidelines.
c. Section 3.3 — Hydrology Mitigation
i. Measure 2: Final grading shall conform to the drainage
concept of the specific plan to ensure that project storm
runoff does not exceed the capacity of local storm drain
systems.
ii. Measure 4: Onsite flooding shall be prevented by
redirecting the flow to locations with adequate drainage
facilities and by pumping during peak events.
iii. Measure 6: Soil on graded slopes shall be strengthened
by planting in accordance with landscape concept plan
presented in the specific plan. Straw, wood chips, or
plastic should be used as stabilizing agents in the interim
period before the groundcover takes hold.
d. Section 3.5 — Transportation/Circulation Mitigation;
i. Measures 3: Each development subject to regulation shall
submit a Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
program conforming with the California State Air Quality
Management District's (AQMD) Regulation 15 to the
AQMD and to the City, prepared by a qualified ride -share
coordinator. This sets forth the actions employers must
take to promote employee participation in a trip reduction
and ridesharing program. These programs are intended to
reduce emissions from vehicles and to increase the
average vehicle ridership (AVR) for commuting between
home and the work site.
The TDM program shall be carried out by an onsite
transportation coordinator who shall have a permanent
mailing address, daytime telephone and office within the
employment center.
Increased AVR may be achieved by various strategies, of
which the following are examples:
• Direct financial incentives for ridesharing;
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• Establishment of carpool, buspool, or vanpool
programs;
• Full or partial subsidization of parking for
ridesharing employees;
• Full or partial subsidization of carpools, vanpools,
buspools, shuttle or use of public transit;
• Provisions of an allowance for employees to utilize
company-owned fleet vehicles for ridesharing
purposes;
• Preferential parking for vehicles using ridesharing;
• Facility improvements which provide preferential
access and/or egress for ridesharing employees;
• Facility improvements to encourage use of bicycles
(showers, bike racks, etc.);
• Active use of a computerized rideshare matching
service such as the Orange County Transportation
Authority Rideshare program, or an effective in-
house rideshare matching service;
• Compressed work weeks such as a 4/10 or 9/80
work schedule where employees work 40 hours in
fewer than five days in one week or 80 hours in
fewer than ten days in two weeks;
• Work hours that facilitate employee ridesharing.
• Telecommuting or work at home;
• Provisions for the construction and/or placement of
a transit waiting shelter, bus shelter, transit stop or
bus stop at the public right-of-way on established
transit routes adjacent to the project, including
granting of any easement necessary to
accommodate the shelter;
• Provisions for bus or transit turnouts along a bus,
tram or transit route;
• Before or after work programs such as a meal,
exercise, educational, entertainment, and rest
facilities.
In addition to any AQMD, Regulation XV requirements and
prior to issuance of building permits for any phase of a
development within the specific plan and generating more
than 100 employees, the applicant shall develop a TDM
program for the entire development site proposed including
any anticipated phasing and submit such plan to the City
of Tustin. The TDM must be designed to reduce trips to
achieve 1.5 average vehicle ridership (AVR) and may
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include but is not limited to those measures cited in
mitigation measure #3 above.
a. Single-phase development projects shall achieve TDM
objectives within five years of issuance of any
certificate of occupancy. Multi -phased projects shall
achieve the objectives for each phase within three
years of the issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
b. An applicant may perform the TDM programs through
tenants or lessees in the project. However,
agreements that tenants or lessees will so perform
shall not relieve applicant or its successors of that duty
to perform or require performance.
d. An applicant shall submit an annual status report on
the TDM program to the City of Tustin beginning a year
after the issuance of any certificate of occupancy. The
report shall be prepared in the form and format
designated by the City of Tustin which must either
approve or disapprove the program within 60 days.
The TDM Performance Reports shall focus on
ridesharing and trip reduction incentives offered by the
project and shall consist of a report that:
1) estimates AVR levels attained;
2) verifies that the plan incentives have been
offered;
3) describes use of those incentives offered by
employers;
4) evaluates why the plan did or did not work, and
an explanation of why the revised plan is likely
to achieve the AVR target levels; and,
5) lists additional incentives which can be
reasonably expected to correct deficiencies.
In the event that TDM objectives contained in this
mitigation measure are not met, the City of Tustin shall
notify the property owner (in writing) of failure to
comply. If the TDM performance objectives are not
satisfied, the property owner shall either:
1) Submit to the city within 30 days of notification
by the city a list of TDM measures that will be
implemented to meet the TDM objectives within
180 days of written notification by the City of
Tustin. At the end of the 180 -day period, the
property owner shall submit a revised
performance report to determine compliance
with TDM objectives. No further measures will
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be necessary if the TDM objectives are met.
2) Should the TDM objectives not be satisfied by
the end of the 180 -day period, the property
owner(s) shall pay a TDM penalty fee to the City
of Tustin in an amount determined by the city.
Said penalty fee shall be used to improve street
capacity through construction of physical
improvements to be selected by the City of
Tustin from the list of areawide improvements
identified in the Pacific Center East Specific
Plan EIR.
3) Penalty fee per item number 1) above.
e. Appeal of any discussion regarding TDM — Mitigation
measures contained herein may be brought forward to
the City Council for resolution.
e. Section 3.6 — Air Quality Mitigation
i. Measure 1: Upon grading plan review, the Community
Development Department shall indicate to the developer
when construction periods are prohibited. The impact of
short-term construction -generated emissions shall be
reduced to the extent feasible by the following measures:
• Construction -related dust shall be reduced,
particularly during the driest summer months, by
periodically watering and by paving the area
proposed for parking as soon as practical.
• No grading shall take place when wind velocity in
the vicinity exceeds 15 miles per hour.
• Grading shall be prohibited during second -stage
smog alerts.
ii. Measure 2: Development of the project shall comply with
all existing SCAQMD rules and regulations. SCAG and
AQMD shall monitor compliance.
iii. Measure 3: In order to reduce motor vehicle emissions,
project employers with over 100 employees shall prepare
a TDM program as required by SCAQMD Regulation XV.
In addition, all employers with 50-100 employees shall
participate in a mandatory TDM after 1995 and may
participate in a voluntary TDM program required of the
applicant prior to 1995. However, changes in Rule XV may
supersede these requirements. Additional TDM
mitigations are required in Section 3.5. SCAG and Public
Works are responsible for monitoring compliance.
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iv. Measure 4: As well as preparation of a TDM program, the
following measures shall be implemented in accordance
with SCAQMD Regulation XV to reduce motor vehicles
emissions.
• Preferential parking for vanpools in parking
structures.
V. Measure 7: The applicant shall operate street sweepers on
paved roads adjacent to the site, based on guidelines
provided by Public Works.
vi. Measure 8: Construction parking shall be contiguous to
minimize traffic interference.
f. Section 3.7 — Acoustic Environment Mitigation
i. Measure 1: Construction and demolition activities will take
place only during the hours and at the levels specified in
the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance. Construction
equipment servicing and maintenance will be permitted
onsite during these hours provided that such servicing and
maintenance is not in close proximity to residential areas.
ii. Measure 2: Construction equipment, fixed or mobile,
operated within 1,000 feet of a dwelling unit shall be
equipped with properly operating and maintained muffler
exhaust systems.
iii. Measure 4: When building permits are submitted, all
applications shall be reviewed by Community
Development for compliance with the most recent John
Wayne Airport noise regulation.
g. Section 3.8 — Public Services Mitigation Measures (as applicable
to the current utility provider)
i. Police 1: If determined to be necessary by the Tustin Police
Department, onsite security personnel will be required.
ii. Police 2: The Community Development Department shall
assure project design includes requirements of the Uniform
Security Code as amended by the City, including provision
of proper lighting to reduce darkened areas, adequate
building addressing, sensitive review of landscaping to
ensure it does not provide dense cover, and buildings
which have passive and/or over surveillance opportunities.
iii. Fire 1: If uses are proposed onsite which include storage
or use of toxic materials, all handling and storage of toxic
materials shall comply with Orange County Fire Authority
and City regulations for hazardous and toxic materials.
Community Development Department and the Orange
County Fire Authority shall assure compliance.
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iv. Fire 2: All development shall be required to comply with all
OCFA requirements related to fire flow, installation where
required of fire hydrants and compliance with all
requirements related to construction.
V. Water Services
i. Measure 1: Landscaping irrigation systems should
be controlled automatically to ensure watering
during early morning or evening hours to reduce
evaporation losses.
ii. Measure 2: Plumbing fixtures to reduce water
usage and loss should be utilized (i.e., low volume
toilet tanks, flow control devices for faucets, etc.) in
accordance with Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.
iii. Measure 3: Drought -tolerant plants should be
incorporated into project design from the plant
palette in the specific plan whenever possible.
iv. Measure 4: The onsite water system improvements
including 12 -inch mains in Edinger Avenue and
Newport Avenue and fire hydrants, meters and
back-flow prevention devices, if required, shall be
installed by each development at developer's
expense and in conformance with plans and
specifications approved by the City of Tustin Water
Services Division.
vi. Wastewater
i. Measure 1: Efforts should be made in cooperation
with the City of Tustin and other agencies to reduce
flows to the [East Orange County Water District]
facilities in order to ensure set discharge limits for
biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids
are not exceeded.
ii. Measure 2: The City will require any developer to
pay for any wastewater system improvements
necessitated by any proposed development project.
Such payment could be subject to reimbursement
by other developers benefitting from such
improvements.
vii. Solid Waste Disposal
i. Measure 1: Access for garbage trucks, locating
stationary trash compactors in individual buildings in
order to minimize waste hauling demand, and
providing and maintaining solid waste storage areas
in accordance with City of Tustin requirements.
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ii. Measure 2: Project design should provide for
recycling containers in close proximity to other
refuse containers.
iii. Measure 3: Concurrent with review of certificate of
occupancy application, tenants occupying more
than 50,000 square feet shall file a waste reduction
plan with the Public Works Department.
iv. Measure 4: Proposed design should include means
to reduce waste materials generated during
construction (e.g., recycling cardboard/paper,
recycle or reuse scrap lumber).
v. Measure 5: Provisions for trash enclosures for all
purposes is required by the specific plan.
viii. Natural Gas
i. Measure 1: Individual developments should consult
with Southern California Gas Company to
incorporate energy conserving systems and design
features into their projects.
ii. Measure 2: Community Development shall review
plans to assure all buildings shall comply with
standards contained in Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.
ix. Electrical Service
i. Measure 1: The project developer will be
responsible for the construction of any street
lighting, underground facilities, or other structures
required by the Public Works Department for the
project.
ii. Measure 2: Community Development shall review
all plans to assure all structures are designed in
accordance with Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.
iii. Measure 3: Individual developments should consult
with Southern California Edison to incorporate
energy conservation measures into the project.
X. Telephone Service
i. Measure 1: Pacific Bell [or applicable utility
provider] shall review plans to assure appropriate
easements will be provided for any new telephone
facilities required.
ii. Measure 2: Service provided will be in accordance
with the rules and regulations on file with the Public
Utilities Commission.
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A. Schools:
i. Measure 1: Any development is required to
participate in funding of school facilities through the
existing school facility fee program, or execution of
some other voluntary agreement with the school
district as a condition of issuance of building
permits. The agreement shall be filed with
Community Development prior to issuance of
building permits.
xii. Cable Television
i. Measure 1: Cable television franchises shall review
plans to assure appropriate easements will be
provided for any new cable television facilities
required and submitted concurrent with street
improvement plans.
h. Section 3.9 — Aesthetics
i. Measure 1: Community Development shall review plans for
compliance with the Signage Concept in the specific plan
to ensure project lighting is not directed into adjacent
residential areas.
ii. Measure 4: All mechanical equipment shall be screened.
FEES
(1) 19.1 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check
payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) to
enable the City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for the
project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant has not
delivered to the Community Development Department the above -noted
check, the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the
environmental determination under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.
(1), 19.2 Prior to issuance of building and/or encroachment permits, payment shall
(5) be made of all applicable fees, including but not limited to, the following:
a. Building and Planning Plan Check and Permit Fees
b. Public Works Fees
c. Orange County Fire Authority Fees
d. East Orange County Water District
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e. New Development Fees
f. School District Fees
(1), 19.3 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), payment of the most current
(5) Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fees (for the Foothill/Eastern
Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA)) to the City of Tustin (through the
Public Works Department) shall be required. The fee rate schedule
automatically increases on July 1St of each year.
(1) 19.4 The applicant shall make the required deposits for plan check and permit
issuance in accordance with the City's most recent fee schedule, or as
otherwise required by DA -2018-00001.
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