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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 20-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2020-0005
14501 RED HILL AVENUE
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2020-0005 was
filed by Cory Davis of Arcadis U.S. Inc. for Chevron Environmental
Management Company (CEMC), on behalf of the property owners, Mr. John
Yeginian (Valero Auto Service Center) requesting authorization to install and
operate a soil vapor extraction (SVE) remediation system at an existing
compound for three (3) years located at 14501 Red Hill Avenue.
B. That the property is zoned Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan 13 (SP 13) and
designated by the General Plan as Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan (RHASP)
Pursuant to TCC Section 9291, installation of a soil remediation system
requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
C. In accordance with Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9299(b)(4)(a), the
Zoning Administrator is authorized to consider specified development
applications for soil remediation activities subject to a CUP.
D. The project has been determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub-
element of the City of Tustin General Plan in that Policy 1.6 of the Sub-
element encourages cooperation and participation in regional air quality
management plans, programs, and enforcement measures; and
E. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will
not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood nor be injurious or detrimental to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the general
welfare of the City of Tustin as evidenced by the following findings:
1) The proposed placement and operation of the SVE system is
necessary to facilitate soil remediation as required by the Orange
County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)and Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board (SARWQCB).
2) The installation and operation of extraction and treatment equipment
would be temporary for a period up to three (3) years and will be
removed and the site restored at that time or earlier upon completion
of the process.
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3) Removing contaminates from the soil and groundwater would benefit
the environment and protect the health, safety, morals, comfort, and
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood and
improve the condition of the property.
4) The entire updated remediation system, including soil vapor well and
equipment, shall be minimally visible from the public right-of-way. Said
equipment shall be located within an existing enclosure which consists
of an existing six (6) foot high block wall on three (3) sides and an
existing (6)foot high chain-link fence with plastic slates and gate. The
applicant shall maintain the existing chain link fence and screening at
all times.
5) The equipment is required to comply with the Tustin Noise Ordinance.
Sound attenuation blankets will also be utilized for sound attenuation.
As conditioned, the noise levels may be verified prior to final inspection
and the applicant is required to install additional sound insulation
materials as deemed necessary by the Community Development
Director.
6) As conditioned, the use would be approved by the City of Tustin and
monitored by the OCHCA, SARWQCB, and the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and any other required
agencies.
F. That this project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15330, Article 19,
Class 30 of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations
(Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act).
G. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application on
May 5, 2020, by the Zoning Administrator.
II. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves CUP 2020-0005 authorizing the
installation and operation of a SVE remediation system at 14501 Red Hill Avenue,
subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A attached hereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 5t" day of May, 2020.
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ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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VERA TISCARENO
RECORDING SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, VERA TISCARENO, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of
the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator Action
No. 20-006 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning Administrator,
held on the 5t" day of May, 2020.
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VERA TISCARENO
RECORDING SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
POTENTIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2020-0005
14501 RED HILL AVENUE
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped May 5, 2020, on file with the Community
Development Department, 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 subsequent minor
modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent
with provisions of the Tustin City Code (TCC).
(1) 1.2 This approval shall become null and void unless the use is established within
twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be
granted 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 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)2020-0005 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 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's fees, subject to the applicable
notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by
ordinance.
(1) 1.7 As a condition of approval of CUP 2020-0005, 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
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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.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The approval for an updated remediation system is valid for three (3) years.
At time of expiration, the site shall be restored to the original condition.
(1) 2.2 The entire updated remediation system, including soil vapor well and
equipment, shall be minimally visible from the public right-of-way. Said
equipment shall be located within an existing enclosure which consists of an
existing six (6) foot high block wall on three (3) sides and an existing (6) foot
high chain-link fence with plastic slates and gate. The applicant shall
maintain the existing chain link fence and screening at all times.
(1) 2.3 The applicant shall obtain approval from affected easement holders of
temporary construction activities in any easement area at least ten (10) days
prior to commencement of construction in the easement area.
(1) 2.4 Prior to final inspection of the equipment, the applicant shall obtain a decibel
reading of the soil remediation equipment to evaluate that the equipment
produces no more than sixty (60) decibels of noise in compliance with TCC
Section 4614. If the reading determines that noise thresholds are exceeded,
the Community Development Director may require the applicant provide
mitigation measures and install additional sound insulation materials. The
applicant shall bear all associated costs.
(1) 2.5 Contaminated material may not leave the site except as described in
Condition No. 4.4. All necessary precautions and preventative measures
shall be in place to prevent material from being washed away by surface
waters or blown by wind. These controls shall be in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 1166.
(1) 2.6 All necessary precautions and preventive measures such as Best
Management Practices shall be implemented to prevent the flow of
contaminated water off-site. Contaminated water includes any water from
leaking wells or soil laden water from on-site construction activity.
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PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 3.1 All construction shall comply with 2019 California Building Code, California
(5) Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code,
California Green Code and California Energy Code.
(1) 3.2 The applicant shall obtain any necessary permits including, but not limited to,
electrical and mechanical permits.
(3) 3.3 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.
This includes, but not limited to the soil boring proposed on Westfall Road.
(1) 3.5 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan (WRRP).
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 (TCC Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least sixty-five
(65) percent of the project waste material or the amount required by the
California Green Building Standards Code.
a. The applicant will be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($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 five (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 TCC.
b. Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall submit the required
security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, personal check,
or money order made payable to the "City of Tustin".
(1) 3.7 Any damage done to existing public street improvements and/or utilities shall
be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
(1) 4.1 The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the SCAQMD, related to
the operation, installation, and monitoring of the subject site and equipment.
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(1) 4.2 The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the Orange
County Fire Authority, the OCHCA or the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board related to operation, installation, and monitoring of the subject
site and equipment, if applicable.
(1) 4.3 The applicant shall obtain all necessary clearances from the State Department
of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Department of Toxic
Substances Control, if applicable.
(1) 4.4 All contaminated material being transported must be manifested and may only
be carried by a waste hauler licensed to transport the material being hauled. A
copy of the appropriate waste hauler permit shall be provided to the City prior
to transportation of hazardous material off-site. Transportation of contaminated
material and hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the regulations of
the following agencies:
• United States Department of Transportation;
• United States Environmental Protection Agency;
• California Environmental Protection Agency; and,
• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration
FEES
(1) 5.1 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) 5.2 Prior to issuance of any permits, payment shall be made of all applicable fees,
including but not limited to, the following:
a. Building, Planning and Public Works plan check and permit fees.
b. Orange County Health Care agency (Environmental Health).