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RESOLUTION NO. 3953
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 04-006 AUTHORIZING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 1,077 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON A 105.5 ACRE
(GROSS) SITE BOUNDED BY EDINGER AVENUE ON THE NORTH,
AN OFFICE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND SEVERYNS ROAD ON THE
WEST, VALENCIA NORTH LOOP ROAD ON THE SOUTH AND WEST
CONNECTOR ROAD ON THE EAST WITHIN PLANNING AREA 4 AND
PLANNING AREA 5 OF THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
(PARCEL 23 AND PARCEL 24)
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I.
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A.
That a proper application for Design Review 04-006 was submitted
by Marble Mountain Partners LLC for development of 1,077
residential units including 84 Single Family Detached (SFD), 181
Carriage Way (SFD), 72 condominium units (senior housing -- for
ownership tenure) for a total of 337 units at an average density of
8.62 du/acre in Planning Area 4 (Parcel 23) and 18 Carriage Way
units (SFD), 552 Condominium units (Multiple Family Residential),
and 170 condominium units (senior housing - for ownership tenure)
for a total of 740 units at an average density 17.53 du/acre for
Planning Area 5 (Parcel 24) of the MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan on a
105.5-acre site within Planning Area 4 and Planning Area 5 of the
MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan (Parcel 23 and 24);
B.
That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for said
application on January 24, 2005 and continued to February 14,
2005, by the Planning Commission;
C.
That the site is located in the "MCAS- Tustin Specific Plan" land use
designation of the General Plan, which provides for residential
development, and in Planning Areas 4 and 5 of the MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan, which is designated for Low Density Residential and
Medium Density Residential on MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan Disposal
Parcel 23 and Parcel 24;
D.
That, as conditioned, the proposed subdivision will be in
conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan, MCAS Tustin
Specific Plan, as amended by Zone Change 04-003, State
Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Code;
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F.
G.
Pursuant to the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and Section 9272 of the
Tustin Municipal Code, the Planning Commission 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:
Height, bulk, and area of buildings.
Setbacks and site planning.
Exterior materials and colors.
Type and pitch of roofs.
Size and spacing of windows, doors, and other openings.
Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and
television antennae.
Location, height, and standards of exterior illumination.
Landscaping, parking area design, and traffic circulation.
Location and appearance of equipment located outside an
enclosed structure.
10. Location and method of refuse storage.
11. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures in the neighborhood.
12. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to
existing structures and possible future structures in the
neighborhood and public thoroughfares.
13. Proposed signage.
14. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City
Council.
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9.
That the applicant has requested approval of Tentative Tract Map
16581 ("The Map") in conjunction with the applications for Design
Review 04-006, and findings and conditions of approval related to site
design, street design, open space and park site design, dedication of
necessary rights-of-way and provision of necessary infrastructure
improvements have been included in Resolution No. 3952
recommending approval of The Map.
That a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental
Impact Report for the Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin
(FEIS/EIR) was prepared and certified, which considered the
potential development of low density residential units and that the
proposed project includes 1,077 units. A checklist was prepared
that finds all potential impacts of the project were addressed by the
certified FEIS/EIR and no additional impacts have been identified;
all applicable mitigation measures in the FEIS/EIR have been
included as conditions of approval. The Planning Commission has
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II.
adopted Resolution No. 3949 finding that the FEIS/EIR adequately
addressed all potential impacts related to the project.
The Planning Commission hereby approves Design Review 04-006 for
development of 1 ,077 residential units on a 105.5-acre site (Parcel 23 and
Parcel 24) within Planning Area 4 and Planning Area 5 of the MCAS-
Tustin Specific Plan, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A
attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission held on the 14th day of February, 2005.
J NIELSEN
Chairperson
ELI BETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE)
CITY OF TUSTI N )
I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the
Planning Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3953 duly passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 14th day of February,
2005.
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GENERAL
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EXHIBIT A
DESIGN REVIEW 04-006
RESOLUTION NO. 3953
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The proposed project shall conform with the Tustin City Code and
Tustin guidelines and standards and be consistent with submitted
plans for the project date stamped February 14, 2005, 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 to plans during
plan check if such modifications are consistent with the provisions of
the Tustin City Code, and other applicable codes.
Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit
shall be complied with as specified or prior to the issuance of any
building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the
Community Development Department.
Resolution No. 3953 shall become null and void in the event that
Resolution Nos. 3950, 3951, and 3952 approving Specific Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 04-003, Concept Plan 03-003, Tentative
Tract Map 16581, and the Affordable Housing Plan and Density
Bonus Application, which includes 182 additional density bonus
units and transfer of 8 Very Low income and 17 Low income units
from Planning Area 21 to Planning Area 5 and transfer 8 Low
Income units and 14 Moderate Income units from Planning Area 4
to Planning Area 5, are not approved by the City Council.
The subject project approval shall become null and void unless
permits for the proposed project are issued and substantial
construction is underway within 24 months. All time extensions may
be considered if a written request is within thirty (30) days prior to
expiration date.
The development of the project described in Design Review 04-006
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Specific Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 04-003, Concept Plan 03-003, Tentative
Tract Map 16581, and density bonus application as approved by
Resolution Nos. 3950, 3951, 3952, and 3946 which are
incorporated herein by reference.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION
(2) CEQA MITIGATION
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S
(4) DESIGN REVIEW
(5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(6) LANDSCAPING GUJDELINES
(7) PC/CC POLICY
*** EXCEPTION
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1.7
Approval of Design Review 04-006 is contingent upon the applicant
returning to the Community Development Department a notarized
IIAgreement to Conditions Imposedll form and the property owner
signing and recording with the County Clerk-Recorder a notarized
IINotice of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval"
form. The forms shall be established by the Director of Community
Development, and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the
Community Development Department.
The development of the project described in Design Review 04-006
shall be in accordance with Concept Plan 03-003 and Tentative
Tract Map 16581 approved by Resolution Nos. 3951, and 3952
which are incorporated herein by reference.
1.8
As a condition of approval of Design Review 04-006, 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
The applicant shall implement an affordable housing program in
compliance with all applicable provisions of MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan and comply with related conditions contained in the housing
incentive agreement as required by Resolution No. 3952t.
1.10 Project phasing shall be in accordance with the phasing set forth in
Resolution No. 3952.
GRADING PLAN SUBMITTAL
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2.1
Prior to issuance of a grading permit all requirements related to
private infrastructure contained within Resolution No. 3946 shall be
met.
2.2
Four (4) sets of final grading plans, including a site plan, and
consistent with the landscaping plans, as prepared by a registered
civil engineer, shall be submitted and shall include the following:
A.
Technical details and plans for all utility installations
including telephone, gas, water, and electricity.
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B.
Three (3) copies of a precise soils report provided by a civil
engineer and less than one (1) year old. Expanded
information regarding the levels of hydrocarbons and ground
water contamination found on-site shall be provided in the
soil report. All pavement "R" values shall be in accordance
with applicable City of Tustin standards.
C.
Information demonstrating that all site drainage shall be
handled on-site and shall not be permitted to drain onto
adjacent properties.
D.
Information demonstrating that drainage, vegetation,
circulation, street sections, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and
storm drains shall comply with the City of Tustin's
"Construction Standards for Private Streets, Storm Drain and
On-Site Private Improvements," revised April 1989.
E.
Two (2) copies of a hydrology report.
F.
Information demonstrating that vehicle parking, primary
entrance to the building, primary paths of travel, sanitary
facilities, drinking fountain, and public telephones for the
recreation building shall be accessible to persons with
disabilities.
G.
Building and landscape setback dimensions and dimensions
for all drive aisles, back up areas, each covered parking
stall, and open parking stalls.
H.
Details indicating that a maximum streetlight spacing of 200
feet staggered from side to side along the street shall be
used for on-site street lighting (per City standards for local
private residential streets) and placement of streetlights in
relation to the intersection locations and other driver decision
points for safe pedestrian access through the site.
The engineer of record must submit a final compaction report to the
Building Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2.3
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The engineer of record must submit a pad certification to the
Building Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2.4
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Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall be required
to provide a performance bond to assure grading work is completed
in accordance with approved plans. The engineer's estimated cost
shall be submitted to the Building Official for determination of the
bond amount.
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2.6
A note shall be provided on the final plans indicating that a six (6)
foot high chain link fence shall be installed around the site prior to
grading. A nylon fabric or mesh shall be attached to the temporary
construction fencing. Gated entrances shall be permitted along the
perimeter of the site for construction vehicles.
BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL
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3.1
At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply
with the 2001 California Building Code (CBC), 2001 California
Mechanical Code (CMC), 2001 California Plumbing Codes (CPC),
2001 California Electrical Code (CEC), California Title 24
Accessibility Regulations, Title 24 Energy Regulations, City
Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and regulations.
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3.2
uilding plan check submittal shall include the following:
. Seven (7) sets of construction plans, including drawings for
mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
. Structural calculations, two (2) copies.
. Title 24 energy calculations, two (2) copies.
. Elevations that include all proposed dimensions, materials,
colors, finishes, and partial outlines of adjacent buildings on-site
and off-site where applicable
. Details for the proposed windows and doors.
. Roofing material shall be fire rated class "B" or better.
. The location of any utility vents or other equipment shall be
provided on the roof plan.
. Details of all proposed lighting fixtures and a photometric study
showing the location and anticipated pattern of light distribution
of all proposed fixtures. All new light fixtures shall be consistent
with the architecture of the building. All exterior lighting shall be
designed and arranged as not to direct light or glare onto
adjacent properties, including the adjacent streets. Wall-
mounted fixtures shall be directed at a 90-degree angle directly
toward the ground. All lighting shall be developed to provide a
minimum of one (1) foot-candle of light coverage, in accordance
with the City's Security Ordinance.
. A note shall be provided on the plans that "All parking areas
shall be illuminated with a minimum of one (1) foot-candle of
light, and lighting shall not produce light, glare, or have a
negative impact on adjacent properties."
. Cross-section details showing the installation of the proposed
rooftop equipment. Rooftop equipment shall be installed and
maintained so as not to be visible from the public right-of-way.
An elevation showing rooftop equipment installation related to
the height of the parapet and proposed equipment must be
identified at plan check submittal and all equipment must be six
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3.3
3.4
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(3) 3.6
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3.8
3.9
(6) inches below the top of the parapet, subject to the approval
of the Community Development Director.
. Noise attenuation features as required by Conditions 14.1
through 14.3 of this Resolution.
. Note on plans that no field changes shall be made without prior
approval from the Building Official and architect or engineer of
record.
Sufficiently sized concrete pad in front of mailbox structures shall
be provided to allow mail carrier to place mail and homeowner to
retrieve mail without standing in the street or landscape area.
Vehicle parking, primary entrance to the pool and recreational
building, the primary path of travel, sanitary facilities, drinking
fountains, and public telephones shall be accessible to persons
with disabilities as per State of California Accessibility Standards
(Title 24). Parking for disabled persons shall be provided with an
additional five (5) foot loading area with striping and ramp; disabled
persons shall be able to park and access the building without passing
behind another car. At least one (1) accessible space shall be van
accessible served by a minimum 96 inch wide loading area.
Prior to issuance of any permit, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)
intent to serve and approval of the water/ sewer plans are required.
Two (2) exits are required from the third floor of residential occupancy
when, the floor area of the third floor exceeds 500 square feet.
Provide area analysis for all buildings (residences and garages), and
show compliance with allowable floor areas based on 2001 California
Building Code Chapter 5, Table 5-B.
Escape or rescue windows shall be provided in all sleeping rooms,
in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code (Section
310.4).
Dwelling units shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a temperature of 70 degrees at a point three (3) feet
above the floor in all habitable rooms in accordance with the 2001
California Building Code (Section 310.11).
3.10 The clear and unobstructed interior garage dimensions for each
parking space shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and
twenty (20) feet in length and shall be shown on the plans.
3.11 Information to ensure compliance with requirements of the Orange
County Fire Authority shall be submitted including fire flow and
installation of fire hydrants subject to approval of the City of Tustin
Public Works and/or Irvine Ranch Water District.
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3.12 No structures shall be permitted to be developed over active
pipelines, abandoned lines, or utility easements, except where
approved by the City Engineer and/or Building Official.
3.13 Footings for all retaining walls shall be located within the tract
boundary.
3.14 If determined feasible by the Building Official, the applicant shall
implement one or more of the following control measures, if not
already required by the SCAQMD under Rule 403 during
construction as follows:
a) Apply water twice daily, or chemical soil stabilizers according to
manufacturers' specifications, to all unpaved parking or staging
areas or unpaved road surfaces at all actively disturbed sites.
b) Develop a construction traffic management plan that includes,
but is not limited to, rerouting construction trucks off congested
streets, consolidating truck deliveries, and providing dedicated
turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment
on-site and off-site.
c) Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel or
gasoline-powered generators.
d) Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved roads to 15 mph or less.
e) Pave construction roads that have a traffic volume of more than
50 daily trips by construction equipment or 150 total daily trips
for all vehicles.
f) Apply approved chemical soil stabilizers according to
manufacturers' specifications to all inactive construction areas
(previously graded areas inactive for four days or more).
g) Enclose, cover, water twice daily, or apply approved soil binders
according to manufacturers' specifications to exposed piles of
gravel, sand, or dirt.
h) Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials,
and maintain at least two (2) feet of freeboard (Le., minimum
vertical distance between top of the load and top of the trailer).
i) Sweep streets at the end of the day if visible soil material is
carried over to adjacent roads (use water sweepers with
reclaimed water when feasible).
j) Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved
roads onto paved roads or wash off trucks and any equipment
leaving the site each trip.
k) Use low VOC architectural coatings for all interior and exterior
painting operations.
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(***) 3.15
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According to the submitted report the water table is as low as eight
(8) feet in some areas. Units with basements or grade difference
that would be affected by the water table shall require special
construction techniques subject to review and approval of the
Community Development Department.
3.16 Add notes that all utilities placed under private streets are located a
minimum of 36 inches below grade and revise street cross sections
accordingly.
PUBLIC/PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
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4.1
WATER QUALITY
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5.1
All conditions of Resolution No. 3952 related to private on-site
infrastructure shall be implemented.
The applicant shall comply with the following conditions pertaining
to the requirement for a Water Quality Management Plan:
A.
Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall submit for
approval by the Community Development and Public Works
Departments, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that will be used on-site to control predictable pollutant
run-off. This WQMP shall identify the structural and
non-structural measures specified detailing implementation
of BMPs whenever they are applicable to the project; the
assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities
(specifying the developer, parcel owner, maintenance
association, lessee, etc.); and, reference to the location(s) of
structural BMPs.
B.
Prior to submittal of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), the applicant shall submit a deposit of $5,000.00
for the estimated cost of review of the WQMP to the Building
Division. The actual costs shall be deducted from the
deposit, and the applicant shall be responsible for any
additional review cost that exceeded the deposit prior to
issuance of grading permits. Any unused portion of the
deposit shall be refunded to the applicant.
c.
Prior to issuance of any permits, the property owner shall
record a Notice of Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
with the County Clerk Recorder on a form provided by the
Community Development Department to inform future
property owners of the requirement to implement the
approved WQMP.
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D.
The Community Development and Public Works
Departments shall determine whether any change in use
requires an amendment to an approved Water Quality
Management Plan.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, 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 Control Board. Evidence that the NOI has been
obtained shall be submitted to the Building Official. In addition, the
applicant shall include notes on the grading plans indicating that the
project will be implemented in compliance with the Statewide
Permit for General Construction Activities.
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5.2
The following requirements shall be defined on permit plan cover
sheets as either general or special notes and the project shall be
implemented in accordance with the notes:
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5.3
A.
Construction sites shall be maintained in such a condition
that an anticipated storm does not carry wastes or pollutants
off the site.
B.
Discharges of material other than stormwater are allowed
only when necessary for performance and completion of
construction practices and where they do not cause or
contribute to a violation of any water quality standard; cause
or threaten to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance;
or, contain a hazardous substance in a quantity reportable
under Federal Regulations 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302.
C.
Potential pollutants include, but are not limited to, solid or
liquid chemical spills; wastes from paints, stains, sealants,
glues, limes, pesticides, herbicides, wood preservatives, and
solvents; asbestos fibers, paint flake or stucco fragments;
fuels, oils, lubricants, and hydraulic, radiator or battery fluids;
fertilizers, vehicle/equipment wash water and concrete wash
water, concrete, detergent or floatable wastes; wastes from
any engine equipment steam cleaning or chemical
degreasing; and chlorinated potable water line flushing.
During construction, disposal of such materials shall occur in
a specified and controlled temporary area on-site, physically
separated from potential storm water run-off, with ultimate
disposal in accordance with local, State, and Federal
requirements.
D.
Dewatering of contaminated groundwater or discharging
contaminated soils via surface erosion is prohibited.
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Dewatering of non-contaminated groundwater requires a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit from
the California State Regional Water Quality Control Board.
MODEL HOME PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASING
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6.1
A site plan, street improvement plan, and striping plan for the model
home complex shall be submitted as one submittal for all product
models for review and approval of the Community Development
Department, in accordance with the phasing requirements for the
project contained within Resolution 3952. All required
improvements for streets, landscaping, ADA compliance,
emergency access, security lighting, etc. shall be installed prior to
final inspection for the model homes and the sales office.
6.2
Temporary construction fencing shall be permitted to encroach into
required travelways of private streets or drives once constructed
and shall be removed prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
for the model homes.
6.3
The developer shall close and convert the model homes to
occupancy within 90 days from the last home sale of the same style
home. Prior to issuance of building permits for the model homes, the
developer shall submit a bond to ensure the conversion.
ARCHITECTURE
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7.1
All carriage way product shall meet the development standards
adopted by Resolution No. 3950.
7.2
Architectural elevations of the Carriage way product shall be
revised to incorporate a cohesive architectural style and adequate
articulation on the side and rear elevations subject to review and
approval of the Community Development Department.
7.3
Building elevations visible from Edinger Avenue, West Connector
Road, and Valencia North Loop Road shall be designed in
accordance with the Urban Design Guidelines contained in the
MCAS Tustin Specific Plan with respect to mass, variety of color
and material, architectural articulation in form of off sets, pop-outs,
overhangs, window trim, fascia molding, planter boxes, etc. to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
7.4
The design of the recreational building shall incorporate the
character defining features of the residential products within the
subdivision subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Department.
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7.5
Window trims, surrounds, and mullions shall be provided on all
elevations consistent with the architectural treatment and of the
buildings subject to final approval of the Community Development
Department.
7.6
All roof materials shall be subject to final approval by the
Community Development Department.
7.7
All exterior doors and windows, glass, and frame color shall be
subject to final approval of the Community Development
Department.
7.8
All exterior colors and textures shall be submitted to review and
approval of the Community Development Department. Colors,
materials, and textures shall be coordinated with the architectural
styles and noted in construction plans.
7.9
All mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment shall be
adequately and decoratively screened. The screen shall be
included as an element of the overall design of the project and
blend with architectural design of the building. All telephone and
electrical boxes shall be identified on the construction plans.
Electrical transformers shall be located toward the interior of the
project to minimize visual impacts from Harvard Avenue and Moffett
Avenue screened by adequate landscaping or other effective
screening devices.
7.10 All portions of the first, second, and third floor living areas of the
multiple family products shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet
from the private drives.
LANDSCAPING/HARDSCAPE
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8.1
Submit at plan check complete detailed landscaping and irrigation
plans for all landscaping areas, including the model complex,
consistent with adopted City of Tustin Landscaping requirements.
The plans shall include the following:
. Include a summary table identifying plan materials. The plant
table shall list botanical and common names, sizes, spacing,
location, and quantity of the plant materials proposed.
. 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.
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. Show all property lines on the landscaping and irrigation
plans, public right-of-way areas, sidewalk widths, parkway
areas, and wall locations.
. The Community Development Department may request
minor substitutions of plant materials or request additional
sizing or quantity of materials during plan check.
. Add a note that coverage of landscaping and irrigation
materials is subject to inspection at project completion by the
Community Development Department.
. Turf is unacceptable for grades over 25 percent. A
combination of planting materials shall be used. On large
areas, ground cover alone is not acceptable.
. Shrubs shall be a minimum of five (5) gallon size and shall
be placed a maximum of five (5) feet on center.
. Ground cover shall be planted eight (8) to twelve (12) inches
on center.
. Fences, wall, and equipment areas shall be screened with
walls, vines, and/or trees.
. All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy vigorous
condition typical 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.
. Major points of entry to the project, private streets, and
private drives and internal circulation shall receive specimen
trees to create an identifying theme.
. Landscape adjacent to the right-of-way shall be in
compliance with the requirements of MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan. Perimeter walls should be treated with vines to relieve
large expanse walls with greenery and color. Vines shall be
informally grouped and installed with training devices.
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8.2
An opaque screen consisting of one or a combination of berms,
masonry walls, and landscaping integrated into an aesthetic pattern
shall be installed along site boundaries where residential uses abut
arterial or secondary highways, with the aggregate height of berms
and walls not to exceed six (6) feet, eight (8) inches, or higher as
may be required and approved to mitigate noise impacts. Screening
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8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
shall consist of one or any combination of the following
components:
. Walls, including retaining walls, shall consist of concrete, stone,
brick, tile, or similar masonry material.
. Berms shall be constructed of earthen materials and shall be
landscaped according to an approved plan.
. Evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs consistent with
landscape guidelines contained in the Specific Plan. Trees shall
vary in size (minimum 24-inch box) and species to provide
smaller broad dome trees and upright vertical trees along the
street right-of-ways consistent with the requirements of the
Urban Design Guidelines Section 2.17 of MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan and subject to final approval of the Community
Development Department.
. Landscaping/screening at intersections shall be designed and
maintained to not restrict vehicular sight distance in accordance
with the current City of Tustin and Irvine standards.
On-site walls and fences shall be noted on the plans with specific
materials, colors, and decorative treatments. Interior wall/fences
shall be made of durable materials subject to review and approval
of the Community Development Department.
Major points of entry to the project, private streets, and private
drives and internal circulation shall receive specimen trees to
create an identifying theme.
Perimeter tract walls shall be constructed of high quality materials
and matching architecture subject to final approval of the
Community Development Department.
The main entries to the project at West Connector Road and
Valencia North Loop Road shall include hardscape treatments that
are consistent with Section 2.17 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
and shall be subject to final approval of the Community
Development Department.
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.
A portal design for the intersection of Edinger Avenue and West
shall be provided for review and approval of the Community
Development Department and installed by the applicant.
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USE RESTRICTIONS
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9.1
The project shall include 1 ,077 units, including 84 Single Family
Detached (SFD), 181 Carriage Way SFD, 72 condominium units
(Senior Housing) for a total of 337 units at an average density of
8.62 du/acre in Planning Area 4 (Parcel 23) and 570 condominium
units (Multiple Family Residential), and 170 condominium units
(Senior Housing) for a total of 740 units at an Average density
17.53 du/acre for Planning Area 5 (Parcel 24) of the MCAS-Tustin
Specific Plan with 266 on-site units (241 required and 25
transferred from Planning Area 21) required to be offered as
affordable units, as identified in Condition 10.1.
A separate "Private Open Space Exhibit" shall be submitted at plan
check. Any changes to the allocation of private open space
identified on the site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development.
Parallel guest parking spaces, guest parking stalls, and driveway
parking spaces shall be maintained as shown on the approved
"Parking and Circulation Exhibit." Any changes to the number,
location, or size of parking spaces shall be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Community Development.
Individual trash can service may be provided on the site. Trashcans
shall be placed only in the locations identified on the approved
"Curbside Trash Pick-up Exhibit" up to twelve (12) hours prior to
regularly scheduled trash collection and shall be removed within
twelve (12) hours of trash collection.
No outdoor storage shall be permitted during grading or building
stages, except as approved by the Tustin Community Development
Director.
During construction, permission from adjacent property owners
shall be required for any work located on adjacent properties.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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10.1 The subdivider shall comply with the obligations contained in
Resolution No. 3952 regarding affordable housing units.
SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
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11 .1 The senior housing shown on the tentative tract map is provided for
general location and number of units purposes and does not
represent final City approval except that 153 affordable units shall
be provided at this site including 36 Very Low, 61 Low, and 56
Moderate Income units. A design review application for the senior
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housing including a site plan delineating adequate access non-
intrusive to low density residential units, adequate parking,
landscaping, fire access, architectural floor plans, elevations,
materials and colors for the housing units and the recreational
building, and a phasing plan for the construction of the affordable
units along with the market rate units shall be submitted and
approved prior to issuance of building permits for the first
production unit of the entire Columbus Square project. A production
unit is defined as a unit included in phase I and subsequent phases
of the Phasing Plan (not including initial phase or model homes).
Any deviation from the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan parking
standards for the senior housing would require approval of a
conditional use permit which would include submittal of a parking
analysis that would justify reduction in number of required parking
spaces, subject to review and approval of the City's traffic engineer.
If the developer is not able to justify the reduction in parking and/or
the conditional use permit is not approved, the developer agrees to
a proportionate reduction in the number of units. Except in no case,
shall the number of affordable units approved herein be reduced.
Prior to issuance of the 420th building permit for the production units
of the entire Columbus Square project, building permits for the
senior housing shall have been issued and the first footing
inspection for the senior housing shall have been completed. In
addition, construction of the recreation building and park facilities
shall be completed prior to the issuance of the 420th building permit
(50% of non-restricted).
11.2 The design, massing, and color/materials of the senior housing
project shall be of high quality construction and compatible with
other products within Columbus Square to minimize the institutional
appearance of this product.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
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12.1
Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, the
applicant shall submit a Fire Master Plan to the Fire Chief for
review and approval. This plan submittal shall include fire
department access, fire hydrants, fire lane markings, water
availability for fire flow reports, blue reflective pavement markers,
and laddering exhibits for rescue windows on multi-story dwelling
units.
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12.2
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit
plans for any required automatic fire sprinkler system in any
structure larger than 5,500 square feet, multi-family housing or
dwellings that do not meet fire department access to the Fire Chief
for review and approval.
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NOISE
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12.3 Prior to the issuance of a building permit for combustible
construction, the builder shall submit a letter on company letterhead
stating that water for fire-fighting purposes and all-weather fire
protection access roads shall be in place and operational before
any combustible material is placed on site. Building permits will not
be issued without OCFA approval obtained as a result of an on-site
inspection. Please contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100 to obtain a
copy of the standard combustible construction letter.
12.4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit
architectural plans for the review and approval of the Fire Chief if
required per the "Orange County Fire Authority Plan Submittal
Criteria Form." Please contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100 for a
copy of the Site/Architectural Notes to be placed on the plans prior
to submittal.
12.5 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, plans for the fire alarm
system shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review and approval.
The requirement for fire alarms applies to Group R Division 1
occupancies as defined by the 2001 California Fire Code; when a
building is at least three stories in height and contains 16 or more
dwelling units. The requirement for fire sprinkler monitoring applies
to a structure when it contains 100 or more fire sprinkler heads.
13.1
Plans for noise attenuation of residential units located near arterial
highways, which ensure that interior and exterior noise levels
(including balconies) do not exceed State and local requirements of
the City of Tustin shall be submitted for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permit or recordation of the final map,
whichever occurs first.
13.2 In accordance with the noise analysis, all units along Edinger
Avenue, West Connector Road, and Valencia North Loop Road that
are required to include air conditioning units to achieve the
minimum interior noise level standards shall have these units
installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Prior to
final inspection and issuance of certificates of use and occupancy,
the developer shall provide an independent noise analysis verifying
that interior noise levels comply with Title 25 and City noise
requirements.
13.3 The applicant shall submit additional information to the City
showing the construction details, materials and finish, and height of
the proposed sound walls along Edinger Avenue for review and
approval of Community Development Director.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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FEES
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Additional measures related to development of this project as noted
in the adopted EIS/EIR and are not previously identified in this
exhibit as a condition of approval are required as follows:
A.
The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City of
Tustin to establish a fair-share mechanism to provide
needed Tustin Legacy Backbone Infrastructure program.
B.
Prior to issuance of any permits, the developer shall retain a
County-certified archaeologist. If buried resources are found
during grading within the reuse plan area, a qualified
archaeologist would need to assess the site significance and
perform the appropriate mitigation. The Native American
viewpoint shall be considered during this process. This
could include testing or data recovery. Native American
consultation shall also be initiated during this process.
c.
The developer shall comply with the requirements
established in a Palentological Resource Management Plan
(PRMP) prepared for the site, which details the methods to
be used for surveillance of construction grading, assessing
finds, and actions to be taken in the event that unique
paleontological resources are found.
D.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the applicant shall
provide written evidence to the Community Development
Department that a County-certified paleontologist has been
retained to conduct salvage excavation of unique
paleontological resources if they are found.
E.
Prior to issuance of any permit, the developer shall provide
traffic operations and control plans that would minimize the
traffic impacts of proposed construction activity. The plans
shall address roadway and lane closures, truck hours and
routes, and notification procedures for planned short-term or
interim changes in traffic patterns. Such plans shall
minimize anticipated delays at major intersections. Prior to
approval, the City of Tustin or the City of Irvine, as
applicable, shall review the proposed traffic control and
operations plans with any affected jurisdiction.
Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of
all applicable fees, including but not limited to, the following.
Payment shall be required based upon those rates in effect at the
time of payment and are subject to change.
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a.
Building plan check and permit fees to the Community
Development Department based on the most current schedule
at the time of permit issuance.
b.
Engineering plan check and permit fees to the Public Works
Department based on the most current schedule at the time of
permit issuance.
c.
Orange County Fire Authority plan check and inspection fees
to the Community Development Department based upon the
most current schedule at the time of permit issuance.
d.
Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fees to the Tustin Public
Works Department based on the most current schedule at
the time of permit issuance. The current fee is $2,910 per
single-family unit and $1,694 per multiple family unit.
e.
Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP), Benefit
Area liB" fees in the amount of $3.31 per square foot of new or
added gross square floor area of construction or
improvements to the Community Development Department.
f.
Water and sewer connection fees to the Irvine Ranch Water
District.
g.
New development tax is $350.00 per unit.
h.
School facilities fee in the amount as required by Tustin
Unified School District.
i.
Other applicable parkland in-lieu fees and Tustin Legacy
Backbone Infrastructure Program fees as required by
Resolution No. 3952.
15.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of final approval of the project, the
applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department,
a CASHIER'S CHECK payable to the County Clerk in the amount
of forty-three dollars ($43.00) to enable the City to file the
appropriate environmental documentation for the project. If within
such forty-eight (48) hour period that 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.
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