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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 4450 RESOLUTION NO. 4460 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0030 AND DESIGN REVIEW 2021-0016 AUTHORIZING A NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NEW 11,323 SQUARE FOOT, TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 17631 SEVENTEENTH STREET. The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2021- 0030 and Design Review (DR) 2021-0016 was filed by Hamid R. Mir/Nalsh, LLC, requesting approval of a new development plan for the Planned Community — Commercial (PC-COM) District located at 17631 Seventeenth Street including the demolition of an existing restaurant building to construct an 11,323 square foot, two-story medical office building. B. That the subject property is located within the PC-COM (Planned Community - Commercial) District and has a PCCB (Planned Community Commercial/Business) General Plan land use designation. C. Pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9244e, a hearing before the Planning Commission is required for conditional use permits for new development plans for planned communities where the construction of professional offices is proposed. D. That the development of professional office uses at this location would be more compatible with surrounding uses than the development of retail commercial uses. E. Pursuant to TCC Section 9272, DR approval is required for the building design and site planning of new structures. The Community Development Director has deferred decision-making authority to the Planning Commission to be considered concurrently with the request for a CUP. F. That in determining whether to approve the CUP for the new development plan and the DR for building design and site planning, the Planning Commission must determine whether it can be found that the location, size, architectural features, and general appearance of the proposal will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or future development therein, Exhibit A Resolution No. 4450 CUP 2021-0012; DR 2021-0010; SUS 2021-0003 Page 2 the occupancy thereof, or the community as a whole, and that the establishment of the proposed development plan will not 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. In making such findings, the Planning Commission has considered at least the following items: 1. Height, bulk and area of buildings. The 34'-6" height and bulk of the proposed project is consistent with office developments in commercial areas and is compatible with the surrounding uses. A two-story office building is located across the street from the subject property. The proposed site plan, sets the two-story building away from property lines and has landscaped and parking areas as additional buffers to adjacent parcels. 2. Setbacks and site planning. The residences to the north are approximately fifty (50)feet away from the subject property and the adjacent garages serve as a buffer. Residences to the east and northeast are approximately thirty (30) feet away from the subject property and are buffered by a twenty-five (25) foot-wide Orange County Flood Control District easement that runs between them and the subject property. 3. Exterior materials and colors. The proposed building facades would consist of painted stucco walls with prominent amounts of glazing, accented with wooden and metallic design elements throughout all facades to provide a consistent four-sided architecture scheme. The wooden panels include three-quarter(3/) inch reveals which articulate the facade and provide visual interest. Windows will be enhanced with aluminum metal paneling, colored metallic silver. This same aluminum material will be used to create a covered entry at the building's main entrance on the north elevation. Walls will be painted a pale gray color and enhanced with dark brown wooden Resysta panels which form wooden columns on the south and north elevations and condensed "impact walls" on the east and west elevations. 4. Type and pitch of roofs. The proposed building has a flat roof design and incorporates a roof parapet. Rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened by virtue of its location in the center of the roof as well as a parapet wall. 5. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. The building incorporates prominent amounts of glazing, accented with wooden and metallic design elements throughout all facades to Exhibit A Resolution No, 4450 CUP 2021-0012; DR 2021-0010; SUB 2021-0003 Page 3 provide a consistent four-sided architecture scheme. The wooden panels include three-quarter (%) inch reveals which articulate the fagade and provide visual interest. Windows will be enhanced with aluminum metal paneling, colored metallic silver. 6. Landscaping and parking area design. New landscaping is proposed at the project frontages along Seventeenth Street and Treehaven Drive, surrounding the building, and along the perimeter of the site, providing over fifteen (15) percent site coverage with landscaping. The proposed landscaping palette includes colorful flowering and foliage plant material combing trees, shrubs and groundcover, to enhance and, along the perimeter of its interior property lines, screen the project site. Where applicable, parking stalls will have a two (2) foot overhang into landscape planters to provide the minimum nineteen (19) foot stall depth requirement. Per Condition 4.3, these overhang areas will be planted with hardy, low-growing landscaping. 7. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. The project includes the installation of new light fixtures throughout the site, including up-lighting for the main (western) building fagade facing the intersection, four (4) foot tall bollard-type lighting along the proposed walking paths, and twenty (20) foot tall light poles along the northern and eastern property lines for site lighting. Given the site's proximity to residential uses to the north and east, the twenty (20) foot tall light poles will be outfitted with glare shields to minimize light impacts to neighboring properties. The residences to the north are approximately fifty (50) feet away from light poles on the subject property and are further shielded by their private garages. Residences to the east and northeast are approximately thirty (30)feet away from light poles on the subject property and are buffered by a twenty-five (25) foot-wide Orange County Flood Control District easement that runs between them and the subject property. As proposed, illumination levels from the shielded light poles quickly fall to zero (0) within the limits of this easement area. 8. Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an enclosed structure. A new electrical transformer will be installed on the southeast corner of the site along Seventeenth Street, screened from public view by landscaping. 9. Location and method of refuse storage. A new trash enclosure will be constructed at the northeast corner of the site. 10.Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public thoroughfares. The proposed Exhibit A Resolution No. 4450 CUP 2021-0012; DR 2021-0010; SUB 2021-0003 Page 4 development plan takes into consideration the ultimate right of way line along Seventeenth Street and the contemporary building design with wooden and stucco accents is compatible with the nearby areas. 11. Proposed signing. In conformance with the TCC, a Master Sign Plan will be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval as indicated in Condition of Approval No. 3.4. 12.The proposed project is consistent with the development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. The project is consistent with the Design Review criteria outlined in TCC 9272. G. As proposed, the required number of parking spaces (61 spaces) for the operation of the medical office building is provided on-site. H. The proposed medical office building is located along the Seventeenth Street commercial corridor where a variety of retail and professional office businesses are located. The proposed hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM are consistent with characteristics of similar uses. I. 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. J. The City's Police Department has reviewed the application and has no concerns. K. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act). 11. The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP-2021-0030 and DR 2021- 0016 authorizing a new development plan for the PC-COM District located at 17631 Seventeenth Street which includes the demolition of an existing restaurant building to construct an 11,323 square foot, two-story medical office building, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A attached hereto. L Exhibit A Resolution No. 4450 CUP 2021-0012; DR 2021-0010; SUB 2021-0003 Page 5 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting on the 24th day of May, 2022. DAVID J, MOLLO, JR, Chairpe4n JINA L. VVILLKOM Planning Commission Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE CITY OF TUSTIN 1, Justin,a L. Willkom, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4450 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 24th day of May, 2022. PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: CHU, HIGUCHI, KOZAK, MELLO (4) PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED: PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT: MASON JU6tlNA L. WILLIKOM Planning Commission Secretary Exhibit A, Conditions of Approval EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 4450 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0030 DESIGN REVIEW 2021-0016 17631 SEVENTEENTH STREET GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped May 24, 2022, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit, The Community Development Director 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 The approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2021-0030 and Design Review (DR) 2021-0016 shall become null and void unless permits for the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be considered if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. (1) 1.3 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 CUP 2021-0030 and DR 2021-0016 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 Community Development Director and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community Development Department. (1) 1.5 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. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEIS (7) PCICC POLICY (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTIONS CUP 2021-0030& DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 2 n (1) 1.6 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the issuance of an Administrative Citation pursuant to TCC Section 1162 (a). (1) 1.7 As a condition of approval of DR 2021-0016 and CUP 2021-0030, 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 fled 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 the defense of any such action under this condition. (1) 1.8 All requirements of the City's Noise Ordinance shall be met at all times. ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (�` *} 2.1 The project shall consist of one (1) 11,323 square foot, two-story professional (medical) office building with sixty-one (61) on-site parking spaces. (4) 2.2 Project materials shall substantially comply with those identified in the approved plans. 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. (4) 2.3 All parking spaces shall be maintained as shown on the approved plans. Any changes to the number, location, or size of parking spaces shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to implementation. (4) 2.4 No outdoor storage shall be permitted during grading or building stages except as approved by the Community Development Director. (1) 2.5 All construction activities and operation of the businesses on-site shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance. (1) 2.6 All utility services serving the site shall be installed and maintained underground. L J CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 3 (***} 2.7 All on-site and off-site developer-required public infrastructure and utility systems shall be constructed prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. (4) 2.8 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. Electrical transformers shall be located so as to minimize visual impacts and be screened by adequate landscaping or other effective screening devices (4) 2.9 A minimum 6' 8" decorative masonry wall separating the subject site from adjacent residential uses is required. Final design including materials and calor is subject approval by the Community Development Director. (1) 2.10 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. (4) 2.11 Prior to the issuance of any sign permits, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department a Master Sign Plan for review and approval showing the proposed locations of signage for the building and site. (4) 2.12 Service doors and mechanical screens shall be painted the same color as the adjacent wall. (4) 2.13 All roof access shall be provided from the inside of the building. (4) 2.14 No exterior downspouts shall be permitted. All roof drainage shall utilize interior piping and may have exterior outlets into landscaped areas at the base of the building. Any roof scuppers shall be installed with a special lip device so that overflow drainage will not stain the walls. (4) 2.15 All exposed metal flashing or trim shall be painted to match the building. (4) 2.16 The parking lot lighting shall provide a minimum of one-foot candle of illumination within the parking lot area. (***} 2.17 The parking lot lights shall be installed in the locations shown on the approved plans and shall be equipped with glare shields to minimize light impacts to neighboring properties. CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 4 LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE (5) 3.1 Landscape plans shall comply with the City's Wafter Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the City's Water Management Plan. (4) 3.2 The Community Development Department may request substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or quantity of materials during plan check. (1) 3.3 All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy and vigorous condition typical to the species in accordance with the approved landscape plan. Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition, which includes, but is not limited to trimming, mowing, weeding, litter removal, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or dead plants. (4) 3.4 Root barriers shall be installed as needed in areas where trees are planted in close proximity to hardscape and/or structures. (4) 3.5 The two (2) foot vehicle overhang area within parking lot landscape planters shall be planted with hardy, low-growing landscaping to withstand and enable its use by vehicles. (1) 3.6 Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall install landscaping and irrigation in accordance with the approved landscape plans. The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plans. Dead plants shall be replaced by the property owner with the same species type and size identified in the approved landscape plans. PLAN SUBMITTAL (1) 4.1 Applicant and owner are responsible for ensuring that information contained in construction drawings is consistent among architectural, structural, grading, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, utility and public improvement plans as well as other construction drawings. (3) 4.2 All construction shall comply with 2019 California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Green Code, California Energy Codes and City Ordinances, State and Federal laws, and other regulations as adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin. CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2422 Page 5 WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS (5) 5.1 This development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State, and Regional Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations. (1) 5.2 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit for approval by the Community Development and Public Works Departments, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). If the WQMP has been determined to be a Priority WQMP, it 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) 5.3 Prior to submittal of a WQMP, the applicant shall submit a deposit of $2,700.00 to the Public Works Department for the estimated cost of reviewing the WQMP. (1) 5.4 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall record a "Covenant and A reement Re-garding 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. WATER IMPROVEMENT (1) 6.1 Water improvements shall 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) 6.2 In accordance with the plans, a backflow prevention device may be required to protect the public water system from cross connections. A. If a Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) is required, an easement for public utility access purposes must 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. If a building sprinkler system is required by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the applicant shall be required to provide a backflow prevention device at his or her expense to prevent cross contamination CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 6 with the public water system. C. If the applicant proposes to use an irrigation system, then a separate water meter shall 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) 6.3 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) 6.4 If applicant's project is within the East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) service area, then 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) 6.5 The adequacy of a proposed water system plan for a proposed development project, including the number, size and distribution of fire hydrants, must be reviewed by the OCFA. Plans meeting OCFA fire protection requirements must be stamped and approved by that agency. (1) 6.6 The proposed domestic water system plans must conform to all applicable regulations enforced by the Orange County Health Department. STREET IMPROVEMENT: (1) 7.1 Project shall be designed to accommodate future widening of Seventeenth Street to its ultimate width in conformance with the Circulation Element of the General Plan. (1) 7.2 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. (4) 7.3 To allow private property facilities (such as monument signage and signs) within the dedication area for future right-of-way, prior to issuance of a sign permit, the applicant shall prepare and enter into a "future monument sign removal agreement" with the City that would guarantee removal of the sign at the property owner's expense at a time requested by the City. The applicant shall be responsible for City Attorney review fees and the cost of recording the agreement. The City of Tustin may require removal of the monument sign (at the property owner's expense) for various reasons, including but not limited to: accommodation of road widening/ parkway improvements, traffic operational issues, and environmental/engineering impacts. CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 7 (***) 7.4 Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit or Grading 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. Including, but not limited to: a. Remove and reconstruct driveway apron on Treehaven Drive to the most current Federal Americans with Disability Act(ADA) requirements and current City of Tustin Standards. b. Remove the existing driveway aprons and design and construct new curb & gutter and sidewalk at the old driveway apron location and along the project frontage on Seventeenth Street. c. Remove and reconstruct curb ramp at the northeast corner of Seventeenth Street and Treehaven Drive at its current location to meet current ADA requirements and current City of Tustin Standards. d. Relocation of existing catch basin with automatic retractable screen and connector pipe screen. (1) 7.5 Current 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. (1) 7.6 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. CUP 2021-0030& DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 8 (1) 8.1 SOLID WASTE RECYCLING CONDITIONS; 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 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 will be determined by the Public Works Department in the following 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 Tustin City Code. 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". CUP 2021-0030 & DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 9 (1) 8.2 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 programs. 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. Space for a container for organics is also required as described in Section 19G below. 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. All developments are required to provide space for the collection of organic materials. Organics are collected in 35-gallon and 65- gallon wheeled carts, and 2-yard bins. The size of the organics container will be dependent upon the use and size of the building. Organics can be collected six (6) days per week to minimize the space required for a container. MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS: (1) 9.1 Upon review of the final improvement plan, 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. CUP 2021-0030& DR 2021-0016 17631 Seventeenth Street May 24, 2022 Page 10 (1) 9.2 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), payment of the most current 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 increase on July 18t of each year. (1) 9.3 Prior to issuance of a Building Permit(s), the applicant shall provide written approval of sanitary sewer service connections from EOCWD. (1) 9.4 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. FEES (1) 10.1 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 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 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. 1. J