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Planning Commission
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-002, ZONE CHANGE 06-001,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-028
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OWNER: ATTN: BRIAN ALEX
NEW VILLA VALENCIA MOBILE ESTATES
C/O DUNEX, INC.
1940 W. ORANGEWOOD, #209
ORANGE, CA 92868
APPLICANT: ANDRADE ARCHITECTS
ATTN: STAN ANDRADE
2880 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
LOCATION: 14092 BROWNING AVENUE
ZONING: CURRENT: UNCLASSIFIED
PROPOSED: MOBILE HOME PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN
PREPARED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE ARTICLE 6.
REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN
AND ZONING CODE TO CLASSIFY THE PROPOSED SITE AS
MOBILE HOME PARK AND DEVELOP THE SITE WITH TEN (10)
MOBILE HOME PADS AS AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING
MOBILE HOME PARK (VILLA VALENCIA MOBILE HOME
ESTATES)
That the Planning Commission:
Adopt Resolution No. 4039 recommending that the City Council adopt Final
Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-
001; and approve General Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001;
Adopt Resolution No. 4040 adopting the Final Negative Declaration for
Conditional Use Permit 05-028; and,
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• Adopt Resolution No. 4041 approving Conditional Use Permit 05-028 to develop
the site with ten additional mobile home pads.
BACKGROUND
The project site is a 1.12 -acre site, which is a portion of the abandoned railroad
easement south of the Interstate 5 freeway. This railway was owned and operated by
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) Railway Company until 1984, and the
property owner purchased the land from the Irvine Company in June 1998 after the
railroad use was abandoned. The site is bounded by Villa Valencia Mobile Home
Estates to the north and east and Laurelwood Planned Community neighborhood to the
south and west. The property north of the project site adjacent to the 1-5 freeway is
currently owned by the Laurelwood Homeowners and is utilized as a Recreational
Vehicle (RV) parking area (Attachment A — Location Map).
Prior to transfer of ownership, in 1993, the Irvine Company submitted a lot line
adjustment to merge this site with the adjacent mobile home park, which was approved
on March 15, 1993. However, no official zoning or general plan designation was
assigned to the site (Attachment B — Resolution No. 93-24).
To assign the site a zoning and land use designation, a general plan and zone change
need to be considered by the Planning Commission. The City Council is the final
decision making authority for this portion of the request. In addition, mobile home park
development is subject to approval of a conditional use permit in the Mobile Home Park
(MHP) zoning district. The Planning Commission can take action on the conditional use
permit pending approval of the general plan and zone change requests by the City
Council.
DISCUSSION
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change
Since the site is an abandoned railroad right-of-way, no general plan orzoning
designation has been assigned to the site; therefore, a general plan and a zoning code
amendment would provide the site with the required Mobile Home Park land use and
zoning designation.
Assuming that the project components are approved, the proposed use would be
consistent with the adjacent land use and zoning regulations, which are residential uses
(Attachment C — Partial Zoning Map). In addition, the proposed project would provide
additional housing opportunities consistent with Goal 1 and Policy 1.3 and of the
Housing Element, which encourage providing an adequate supply of housing to meet
the needs of a variety of housing types.
The proposed general plan amendment is not considered substantial in nature. The
application was processed in accordance with Government Code Section 65352.3. An
invitation for consultation for a period of ninety days was mailed to a list of seven Native
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American tribes provided by the Native American Heritage Commission. No written
request for consultation was received.
There are no known archeological and paleontological resources within the proposed
area; however, to ensure protection of any possible discoveries, Conditions 3.3 and 3.4
(Resolution No. 4040) are included requiring the applicant to hire an archeologist and to
prepare a Paleontological Resources Management Plan (PRMP) prior to any grading on
the site.
Site /Development Plan
The site is situated along the easterly property line of the existing Villa Valencia Mobile
Home Estates. The existing park is developed with 148 mobile homes, a 0.22 -acre park,
and a community center where the office for the property manager is located. The
applicant is proposing to develop the vacant parcel with ten new mobile home pads that
are typically 4,170 square feet in area (Attachment D - Submitted Plans). The pads will
be located along a private street called Seville Street and would be owned and operated
by New Villa Valencia Mobile Homes.
There is no direct vehicular or pedestrian access to a public street; however, since the
site will be developed as an extension of the mobile home park, the existing access
from Browning Avenue is adequate to accommodate the additional ten homes.
The proposed development would meet the development standards of the City's Mobile
Home Park (MHP) zoning district as follows:
Minimum Standard Proaosed
Building Site = 5 acres 1.12 new and 16.84 existing = total 17.96 acres
Individual Lot size = 2,800 sq. ft. 4,170 sq.ft. (average)
Density = 10 du /acre 9 du/acre
Site Coverage = 75 percent 58 percent
Parking = 2 per unit double car garage
Guest Parking= 1 per 10 units 3 spaces
Front Setback = 5 feet 5 feet
Individual Lot = 3 feet 4'-9"
A six (6) foot tall. block wall separates the site from the Laurelwood neighborhood and
the RV storage. Most of the wall area is currently covered by vegetation, and it is
difficult to determine the structural integrity and aesthetic of the wall. Condition 1.9 is
included to require that the existing wall be repaired and repainted or replaced with
development of the site as may be necessary after site grading and removal of the
existing weeds and vegetation.
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Park Site
The proposal to add ten mobile home pads will be part of an existing mobile home park
which includes a 9,795 square foot park with a community pool, barbeque, and
clubhouse. Tustin City Code Section 9227 requires that a minimum of 100 square feet
of additional recreation open space be provided for each of the ten mobile home sites if
more than 25 percent of the units are occupied with families with children under the age
of fifteen, With the proposed development a new 6,379 square foot park site is also
proposed, which exceeds the City requirements and provides for adequate on-site
recreational opportunities.
No detailed landscape plans were submitted for the new park. Condition 3.6 (Resolution
No. 4040) requires that the applicant submit landscape and irrigation plans for the
proposed park for review and approval of the Community Development Department.
Conditional Use Permit
The Office of State Architect is the authorized State agency to approve installation of
additional mobile homes; however, the City of Tustin will be reviewing and approving
utility connections, street improvements, and grading of the site. Conditions 3.11 and
3.12 are included to ensure that a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is
submitted and approved prior to issuance of any site grading.
The site is currently developed with 148 mobile home units with one access from
Browning Avenue. With the additional units the total number of mobile home units would
technically exceed the Orange County Fire Authority's threshold of 150 units that
requires a secondary access. To mitigate any increased response time that may be
experienced in an emergency response situation, the Orange County Fire Authority has
requested the eight excess units to be equipped with a fire sprinkler system. However,
since building permits for the additional mobile homes will be issued by the State, the
City of Tustin is not the authorized agency to ensure implementation of any building
related requirement. Mitigation Measure 6.1 (Resolution No. 4040) is included
recommending that the applicant install sprinkler systems for the additional eight (8)
units.
Development of the site would also require installation of street lights and landscaping
that would need to be submitted upon approval of the project. Condition 3.5 (Resolution
No. 4040) is included to ensure that adequate landscaping is provided along the
perimeter of the site adjacent to existing residences and that proposed lighting is
designed to eliminate any glare or spillage to the adjacent properties.
Noise
The project site is located more than 300 feet from the freeway wall along the Interstate
5 freeway within an area with exterior Community Noise Equivalent (CNEL) contours
within the 65 dB range (Figure N-1 of Tustin Noise Element). The provisions of the
State of California Noise Insulation Standards and the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance
require that the maximum level of indoor noise levels for residential living not to exceed
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45 dB and exterior noise level not to exceed 55 dB. Table N-2 of the Tustin Noise
Element identifies potential conflicts between the land uses and the noise environment.
Per Table N-2, the proposed project falls within Zone B. Zone B implies minor
soundproofing may be needed in the form of conventional construction, closed
windows, and providing fresh air supply systems or air conditioning. There is an existing
sound wall along the freeway; therefore, no additional barrier would be required along
the northwesterly portion of the site.
Building permits for installation of the mobile home units will be issued by the State, and
the City of Tustin would not be reviewing and issuing building permits for the units.
However, to maintain the required interior noise standard, staff is recommending
upgrades for exterior walls, roof insulation, window glazing, and restrictive use of
window and door openings along the northwesterly portion of the site to reduce interior
noise levels. Mitigation Measures 6.2 and 6.3 (Resolution No. 4041) are
recommendations included in the resolution of approval with the caveat that the building
permits will be issued by the State; the City of Tustin is not the authorized agency to
ensure implementation of these recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL
A draft Initial Study and a Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the
proposed building and site improvements and were available for public review from
September 1, 2006, to September 20, 2006 (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 4039). All
potential impacts can be reduced to a level of insignificance through mitigation measures,
which are included as conditions of approval for the project. Staff has received no written
public comments.
ANALYSIS
A decision to recommend approval of the proposed general plan and zone change
application to the City Council can be supported by the following findings:
• The proposed project would provide additional housing opportunities consistent
with Goal 1 and Policy 1.3 and of the Housing Element, which encourage
providing an adequate supply of housing to meet the need of a variety of housing
types.
• The property is surrounded by residential uses and is appropriate for the
proposed mobile home park use.
• The proposed density of 8.9 units per acre meets the maximum density
requirements of ten (10) units per acre of the Mobile Home Park General Plan
Designation and zoning code requirements.
• The proposed zone change would extend the existing mobile home park zoning
onto the adjacent vacant site which can be accessed from the main entrance to
the mobile home park and utilize the existing street system and utilities.
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A decision to approve the proposed mobile home park development can be supported
by the following findings:
• If General Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001 are approved, the
proposed mobile home park expansion would be consistent with the required
development standards for the Mobile Home Park zoning district. That the
General Plan land use designation and zoning designation of Mobile Home Park
(MHP) allow development of mobile home parks and trailer home parks with
approval of a conditional use permit. In addition, the project has been reviewed
and determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub -element of the City of
Tustin General Plan.
• The proposed mobile home park expansion will be accessed through existing
public streets and existing utilities are available to serve the site.
• The proposed development meets the density requirements and development
standards for Mobile Home Parks as noted in Tustin City Code Section 9227.
• The proposed ten (10) mobile home pads will be operated in conjunction with the
Villa Valencia Mobile Home Estates and adequate parkland and guest parking will
be provided in accordance with Tustin City code Section 9227.
• As conditioned, an adequate landscape buffer will be provided along the
Laurelwood neighborhood.
• The proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties in that the
proposed site is surrounded by other residential uses.
• As conditioned, adequate fire protection will be provided as required by the Orange
County Fire Authority.
• An adequate park site will be provided in accordance with the requirements of
Section 9227bh of Tustin City Code.
Minoo Ashabi
Associate Planner
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
Attachment: A —Location Map
B — Resolution No. 93-24
C — Partial Zoning Map
D — Submitted Plans
E — Resolutions 4039, 4040, and 4041
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ATTACHMENT A
Location Map
ATTACHMENT B
Resolution No. 93-24
2
RESOLUTION NO. 93-24
3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
4 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 93-1
5 WHEREAS, Section 66412 (d) of the Subdivision Map Act makes
provisions for the local agency to approve lot line adjustments
G where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent
parcel and where a greater number of •parcels than originally
711existed is not thereby created; and
8 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tustin has reviewed
Lot Line Adjustment No. 93-1 and has made a finding that the real
9
property described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B complies
with the provisions of the California Subdivision Map Act and
10
applicable City of Tustin ordinances and regulations including the
11 requirements for building sites; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tustin has made the
12 following findings:
13 1. That the proposal is eligible for processing as a lot
line adjustment pursuant to Section 66412 of the
14 Subdivision Act;
15 2. That the requirements of the California Environmental
15 Quality Act have been net;
3. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
17 and
1811 4. That the resultant parcels will meet the requirements of
the Zoning Code;
201 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Lot Line
Adjustment No. 93-1, as shown on Exhibits A and B is hereby
approved and that the parcels be considered building sites upon
21
recordation of this document.
22PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
23 of the City of Tustin held on the 15th day of March, 1993.
1
24
25
Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor
26 ATTEST;
27
28
City Cl,e'rk
Re-cr_ing Requested by and mail to
City of Tustin
Engineering Division
15222 Del Ano Avenue
Tustin, CA 92680
APPLICATION FOR
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 93—/
RECORD OWNERS: PARCEL 1
NAME:
The Irvine Company
VIEWED ND APPROVED BY:
ZOR761 OEsicNc.:I01
550 Newport Center
Drive
ADDRESS:
Newoort Beach, CA
92660
DAYTIME
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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PHONE:
(7'4) 720-2000
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PARCEL
3
NAME:
N/A
ADDRESS:
DAYTIY.E
PHONE:
PARCEL 2
The Irvine Company
550 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 720-2000
PARCEL 4
(I/We) hereby certify that 1) (i am/we are) the record owners(s) of all
parcels proposed for adjustment by this application, 2) (I/we) have knowledge
of and consent to the filing of this application, and 3) the information
submitted in connection th this application is true and Cor t.
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signature(a) of owner(a) of Parcel 1 signature(s) of owner(a),of Parcel 2
C4ICK C. WILLE-TTG, VICE PRFaiDeur CNKK C. WIILSTR9, VICE PRt-a,DCWT
N/A N/A
signature(s) of owner(s) of Parcel 3 signature(s) of owner(s) of Parcel 4
CONTACT PERSON: Hunsaker 6 Associates Irvine, Inc. Howard Foss
ADDRESS: 3 Hushes, Irvine, CA 92718
DAYTIME
PHONE: (714) 583-1010
OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE P_i:EiVED
IA. P. NUMBERS 43Z -.3loI-�3
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ACTION:
EXHIBIT A
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 93-1
(Legal Descriptions)
OWNERS
EXISTING PARCELS
AP NUMBER
PROPOSED PARCELS
REFERENCE NUMBER
The Irvine Company
A.P. No. 432-361-03
Parcel I
The Irvine Company
A.P. No. 432-361-08
Parcel 1
PARCEL 1
That portion of Lot 37 in Block 45 of Irvine's Subdivision in the City of Tustin, County of
Orange, State of California, as shown on a map filed in Book 1, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Record
Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County, and the remainder parcel lying
southwesterly of Parcel 1 both being shown on Parcel Map No. 88-350 filed in Book 250 Pages 7
and 8 of Parcel Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows:
Beginning at the southerly corner of said remainder parcel; thence N''.49° 19'21 "W. 721.18
feet along the southwesterly line of said remainder parcel and the southwesterly line of said Lot 37
to the westerly comer of said lot; thence N.40'43' 10"E. 1209.83 feet along the northwesterly line
of said lot to the southwesterly boundary of the land described in the deed to the Sate of California
recorded June 20, 1989 as Instrument No. 89-322438 of Official Records; thence leaving said
northwesterly line. S.49°20'48'E. 40.00 feet along said boundary; thence S.49°43' 10'W. 25.00
feet along said boundary; thence SA9020' 18'x. 365.00 feet along said boundary, thence
S.44028'29"E. 256.04 feet along said boundary to the northerly comer of Parcel I of said parcel
map; thence S.40°40'06"W. 350.00 feet along the northwesterly line of said Parcel 1; thence
S.49019'54"E. 60.00 feet along the southwesterly line of said Parcel 1; thence 5.40°40'06' W.
813.32 feet along the southeasterly line of said remainder parcel to the point of beginning.
Containing 19.05 acres more or less.
Tom R. McGannon, R.C.E. 23956
Registration Expires: 12/31/93
R.C.E 23956 T.
Exoses 12-31-93
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-.- RESOLUTION NO. 93-24
City of Tustin
RESOLUTION CERTIFIC
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Mary E. Wynn, 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 is five; that the above and foregoing
resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City council
held on the 15th day of March, 1993, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Pontious, Potts, Puckett, Saltarelli, Thomas
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: None
COUNCIL14EMBER ABSENT: None
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Mary E. !Synn, Clerk
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General Plan Amendment 06-002
Zone Change 06-001
Current Zoning: Unclassified
Proposed Zoning: Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Current General Plan Designation: Unclassified
Proposed General Plan Designation: Mobile Home Park (1-10 du/acre)
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ATTACHMENT E
Resolutions 4039, 4040 and 4041
RESOLUTION NO. 4039
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA) 06-002 AND ZONE CHANGE (ZC) 06-001 AND
APPROVE GPA 06-002 AND ZC 06-001 TO CLASSIFY AN
ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AS MOBILE
HOME PARK (MHP) LAND USE AND ZONING
DESIGNATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TEN (10) MOBILE
HOME PADS AT 14092 BROWNING AVENUE
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That General Plan Amendment 06-002, Zone Change 06-001, and
Conditional Use Permit 05-028 were filed by New Villa Valencia Mobile
Home Park to designate an abandoned railroad right-of-way as Mobile
Home Park (MHP) general plan and zoning designation in order to develop
ten (10) mobile home pads on the property located at 14092 Browning
Avenue as an expansion of an existing mobile home park;
B. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 06-002, Zone Change 06-001, and
Conditional Use Permit 05-028 are considered a 'project' subject to the
terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Pub.
Resources Code §21000 et. seq.);
C. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on General Plan
Amendment 06-002, Zone Change 06-001, and Conditional Use Permit 05-
028 on September 25, 2006, by the Planning Commission;
D. That General Plan Amendment 06-002 is consistent with the Tustin General
Plan and implements the following Land Use Element goals and policies of
the General Plan:
1) Land Use Goal 1: Provide for a well balanced land use pattern that
accommodates existing and future needs for housing.
Policy 1.5: Encourage compatible and complementary infill of previously
by-passed parcels in areas already predominately developed.
2) Land Use Goal 3: Ensure that development is compatible with
surrounding land uses in the community.
3) Housing Element Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of housing to
meet the need for a variety of housing types and the diverse socio-
economic needs of all community residents.
Policy 1.3: Preserve affordable housing units, where feasible, through
actions such as the maintenance of a mobile home park zone.
Resolution No. 4039
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E. That the proposed amendments to the land use designation would ensure
logical development of vacant parcels and provide new housing
opportunities; and,
F. That the proposed zone change would ensure consistency between the
general plan land use and the zoning designation.
II. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Final
Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment (GPA) 06-002, and
Zone Change (ZC) 06-001 and approve GPA 06-002 and ZC 06-001 amending the
General Plan and Zoning Map to classify the site located at 14092 Browning
Avenue as Mobile Home Park Land Use and zoning designation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a regular
meeting on the 25th day of September, 2006.
BRETT FLOYD
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4039 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
on the 25th day of September, 2006.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 4040
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTING THE
FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 05-028 TO DEVELOP TEN (10) MOBILE HOME PADS
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14092 BROWNING AVENUE
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. The New Valencia Mobile Home Estates have requested an
amendment to the Tustin General Plan and Zoning Map to
designate an abandoned railroad right-of-way as Mobile Home Park
(MHP) and a Conditional Use Permit for development of ten (10)
additional mobile home pads on a property located at 14092
Browning Avenue currently developed with 148 mobile home pads;
B. That the requested General Plan Amendment (GPA) 06-002, Zone
Change 06-001, and Conditional Use Permit 05-028 are considered
a "project' subject to the terms of the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") (Pub. Resources Code §21000 et. seq.);
C. That City staff prepared an initial study to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts associated with GPA 06-002, Zone Change
06-001, and Conditional Use Permit 05-028 and concluded that
with mitigation measures potential significant impacts can be
reduced to a level of insignificance and a draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) was prepared;
D. That a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
published and the Negative Declaration and Initial Study were made
available for a 20 -day public review and comment period from
September 1, 2006, to September 20, 2006, in compliance with
Sections 15072 and 15105 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
E. No comments were received on the Negative Declaration and a Final
Negative Declaration was prepared but was not recirculated
pursuant to Section 15073.5 of CEQA, because no new information
was provided in the Final Negative Declaration;
F. That the City Council is the final authority for the project and will
consider the MND for the proposed GPA 06-002, ZC 06-001 prior to
approval of the proposed general plan amendment and zone change
applications; and,
Resolution No. 4040
Page 2
G. The Planning Commission considered the Initial Study and the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds it sufficient for the proposed
development.
II. The Planning Commission hereby adopts Final Mitigated Negative
Declaration to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-028 for development of
ten (10) mobile home pads, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission held on the 25th day of September, 2006.
BRETT FLOYD
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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. 4040 was duly passed and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 25th day
September, 2006.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4040
INITIAL STUDY
A. BACKGROUND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3100
Project Title: Mobile Home Park Expansion
Zone Change 06-001, General Plan Amendment 06-002, and
Conditional Use Permit 05-028
Lead Agency: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Minoo Ashabi Phone: (714) 573-3126
Project Location: 14092 Browning Avenue, Tustin, County of Orange
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Villa Valencia Mobile Homes Estates
c/o Dunex, Inc.
Attn: Lillian Chen
1940 W. Orangewood Ave., #209
Orange, CA 92868
General Plan Designation: Existing: Unclassified
Proposed: Mobile Home Park
Zoning Designation: Existing: Unclassified
Proposed: Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Project Description: Authorization to develop an abandoned railroad right-of-way adjacent to an
existing mobile home park developed with 148 pads with ten (10) additional
residential pads for mobile homes
Surrounding Uses:
North: RV storage and Interstate 5 Freeway
South: Planned Community Residential
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
❑ Orange County Fire Authority
❑ Orange County Health Care Agency
❑ South Coast Air Quality Management
District
❑ Other Caltrans
East: Planned Community Residential
West: Mobile Home Park
❑ City of Irvine
❑ City of Santa Ana
❑ Orange County
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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 in Section D
below.
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Air Quality
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials
❑ Land Use/Planning
❑ Noise
❑ Public Services
❑ Transportation/Traffic
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
C. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ Agriculture Resources
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Geology/Soils
❑ Hydrology/Water Quality
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Population/Housing
❑ 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 although 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 in the 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, and no further documentation is required.
Preparer: Minoo Ashabi Title Associate Planner
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A. Binsack, Community Development Director
D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Directions
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 and 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 into account the whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative project level,
indirect, direct, construction, and 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, and 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 Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," 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
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.
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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, 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?
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. 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) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
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 which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
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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?
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?
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 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
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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?
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. 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 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?
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adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation
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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?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER OUALITY: — 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 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) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
fj Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
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
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
k) Potentially impact stormwater runoff from construction
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m) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater
pollutants from areas of material storage, vehicle or equipment
fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including
washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or
storage, delivery areas, loading docks or other outdoor work
areas?
n) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater to affect
the beneficial uses of the receiving waters?
o) Create the potential for significant changes in the flow
velocity or volume of stormwater runoff to cause
environmental harm?
p) Create significant increases in erosion of the project site
or surrounding areas?
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?
X. MINERAL RESOURCES —Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of 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?
XL 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
groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels?
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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 excess noise levels?
XILPOPULATION AND HOUSING — Would the project
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
X111. 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:
Fire protection?
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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?
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC — Would the project
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
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?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS—
Would
YSTEMS—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?
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the operation of which could result in significant
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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
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FINAL
ATTACHMENT A OF RESOLUTION NO. 4040
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
MOBILE HOME PARK EXPANSION
ZONE CHANGE 06-001, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-002,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-028
14092 BROWNING AVENUE
BACKGROUND
The project site is a 1.12 -acre parcel which is a vacant abandoned railroad right-of-way adjacent
to an existing mobile home park known as Villa Valencia Mobile Home Park and is surrounded
by residential development on the south, east and west, and a recreation vehicle (RV) storage and
the Interstate 5 freeway on the north. Since the site was developed and used as a railroad
easement, there is no zoning or general plan designation. Therefore, the proposed project
requires approval of a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change request to change the land use
and zoning classification from "Unclassified" to "Mobile Home Park."
The existing mobile home park site is 16.84 acres in area and includes 148 home pads. With
development of the proposed site, the park would include 158 home pads. Access to the site is
provided from Browning Avenue, and the proposed expansion site is currently separated from
the residential uses on the east by an approximately six (6) foot tall block wall.
1. AESTHETICS
Items a & b — No Imnact
The property is a 1.12 -acre undeveloped parcel which is an abandoned railroad right-of-way
adjacent to an existing mobile home park. The property is not located on a scenic vista or
within a State scenic highway, thus would not damage scenic resources such as trees, rock
outcroppings, or historical buildings within a State scenic highway.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Field Inspection
Tustin City Code and Guidelines
Items c & d - Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated:
The property is currently vacant. Development of the site with ten (10) mobile homes would
modify the visual character of the site and its surroundings. The site is surrounded by two-
story residential buildings to the south and east, mobile homes to the west, and a RV storage
facility to the north along the Interstate 5 freeway. The proposed mobile homes will be
located five (5) feet from the easterly and southerly property lines. In addition, trees and
heavy landscaping will be planted within the setback areas. Since the proposed structures are
only single story in height and with installation of upright trees and significant landscaping,
no visual impacts to adjacent properties is anticipated.
The proposed new mobile homes would generate new light sources with installation of new
exterior lighting. However, the new sources of light would not adversely affect day- or
night-time views in the area since the amount of lights would be commensurate with a typical
residential project and would be required to comply with the City's security standards and all
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lights would be arranged so that no direct rays would shine onto adjacent properties. The
proposal will not substantially degrade the existing visual character nor create a new source
of substantial light or glare.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
• Provide significant landscaping buffer in the form of upright trees in 20-30 feet on center
along the easterly property line. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, landscaping and
irrigation plans in accordance with the City's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines shall
be submitted for review and approval of the Community Development Department.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a photometric study for
buildings and common area lighting and shall ensure that lighting be of a typical
residential level and shall be arranged so that direct rays do not shine on adjacent
properties, subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Field Inspection
Tustin City Code and Guidelines
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a, b & c — No Impact:
The proposed project will be located on a site that is currently undeveloped and surrounded
by developed residential properties. The proposed project is not located on a property
designated as Prime farmland, Unique farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, nor is it
located within a property zoned for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract; therefore, the
project will have no impacts on any farmland, nor will it conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. The proposed project will not result in
conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Field Inspection
Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
California Division of Land Resource Protection — Farmland Map
3. AIR QUALITY
Items a, b, c, d & e — Less Than Significant Impact:
The project will temporarily increase the amount of short-term emissions to the area due to
grading of the property and construction activities. Since the site is relatively flat, only minor
grading will be required. The proposed development of ten (10) mobile home pads on a 1.12 -
acre parcel is well below the thresholds of significance established by Tables 6-2 (operation
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thresholds) and 6-3 (construction thresholds) of the Air Quality Management District's
CEQA Air Quality Handbook and is not anticipated to have a significant impact. Less than
significant short-term emissions associated with grading, construction, and operation of the
proposed project will comply with the regulations of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and the City of Tustin Grading Manual, which include requirements for
dust control. As such, the proposed project will not create a significant impacts related to air
quality.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules & Regulations
City of Tustin Grading Manual
Project Application
Field Inspection
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Items a, b, c, d, e & f — No Impact:
The site is an undeveloped parcel currently owned and maintained by the mobile home park
on a regular basis for weed abatement. The site is also surrounded by properties that are
developed with pavement and structures. The site is not inhabited by any sensitive species of
animals and the project would have no impacts on animal populations, diversity of species, or
migratory patterns. No wetlands exist within the project site. The project would include new
trees and landscape materials will be provided in accordance with the Tustin Landscape and
Irrigation guidelines. No impacts to any unique, rare, or endangered species of plant or animal
life identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would occur as a result of this project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Field Inspection
Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Items a, b, c, d — Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated:
The property is not located within the City's Cultural Resources Overlay District, nor is there
any identified cultural historic resources identified on the site. The site is not located in an
area of high paleontological sensitivity as illustrated in the City's General Plan.
The site is an abandoned railroad right-of-way, previously improved and graded as a railroad
easement, so it is not located in an untouched and undisturbed land. However, since
excavation and grading is proposed for development of the mobile home park, additional
protective measures for any potential paleontological resources will be required in
accordance with Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. In addition, since rezoning and
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reclassification of the site would require a general plan amendment, an invitation for
consultation for a period of ninety (90) days was sent to a list of seven (7) Native American
tribes provided by the Native American Heritage Commission as required by Government
Code Section 65352.3. No written request for consultation was received.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
• Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall provide written evidence that
a County -certified archaeologist has been retained. If buried resources are found during
grading within the project 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.
• Prior to issuance of a any grading permit, the applicant shall provide a Paleontological
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.
• Prior to the issuance of any grading 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.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Field Inspection
6. GEOLOGY & SOILS
Items a -ii, a -iii, & d Less Than Significant Imnact
The proposed buildings will be located on expansive soil and will be located within an area
that may subject people or structures to strong seismic ground shaking and seismic -related
ground failure including liquefaction. A soils report is required with submittal of the grading
plans; however, no building permits or foundation permit will be issued by the City since
mobile home parks are under State jurisdiction. No significant impact is anticipated since the
project would be required by the State to comply with the 2001 Uniform Building Code
related to Chapter 18.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Tustin City Code
Uniform Building Code
Field Evaluation
ZC 06-001, GPA 06-22, CUP 05-028
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Items a -i, a -iv, b, c, & e — No Impact:
The project site is not located within an area on the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map. The project will not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable and will not
result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, or collapse. Since all new
buildings in the City are required to operate on the existing sewer system, the use of septic
tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems will not be necessary.
Sources: Tustin General Plan
Tustin City Code
2001 Uniform Building Code
Field Evaluation
California Seismic Hazard Zone Map, Tustin Quadrangle, January 17, 2001
7. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Items a through f and h — No Impact:
The proposed project involves grading, utility installation and pad development for mobile
home parks. No storage or transport of hazardous materials are anticipated to or from the
proposed residential development. The project would not result in exposure to hazardous
substances other than the possibility of household hazardous waste generation which
residents could properly dispose of most unwanted items at approved County drop-off
locations. Because the use is for residential purposes, the project is not anticipated to need or
emit hazardous materials which could create a hazard to the adjacent school or the general
public if released into the environment. The site is not listed as a hazardous materials site, is
not located on any potential impact zones identified for John Wayne Airport, and there are no
private airstrips nearby. The project has been reviewed by the Tustin Police Department which
determined that the project will not interfere with any evacuation plans. The project has received
preliminary review by the Orange County Fire Authority and since the total number of units is
over 150, the additional units are required to be equipped with fire suppressant systems
approved by the Orange County Fire Authority. All grading and construction is subject to
compliance with all applicable Uniform Building and Fire Codes. As such, the project is not
anticipated to result in any significant hazards.
Sources: Uniform Building and Fire Codes
Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
Item e — Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated:
The site is currently developed with 148 mobile home units with one access from Browning
Avenue. Since with the additional units the total number of mobile home units would exceed
the Orange County Fire Authority's threshold of 150 units (requires a secondary access), the
excess units are required to be equipped with a fire sprinkler system to mitigate any increased
response time that may be experienced in an emergency response situation due to limited
access. The Orange County Fire Authority's requirement for the fire master plan and
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adequate fire flow would need to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Installation of fire sprinkler systems are only recommendations. Since the building permits
will be issued by the State, the City of Tustin is not the authorized agency to ensure
implementation of these recommendations.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required:
• Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit a Fire Master Plan
to obtain approval of the Fire Chief for all fire protection access roads to within 150 feet
of all portions of the exterior of every structure on-site. This plan shall indicate the
locations of all existing and proposed fire hydrants on the project and shall indicate the
locations of all fire lane signs and/or red curbs in the existing park as well as the
proposed new addition. The applicant may contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100 or visit
the OCFA website to obtain a copy of the "Guidelines for Emergency Access."
• Along with the Fire Master Plan, the applicant shall provide evidence of adequate fire
flow. The "Orange County Fire Authority Water Availability for Fire Protection" form
shall be signed by the applicable water district and submitted to the Fire Chief for
approval.
Mitigation Measure Recommended:
• The applicant is recommended to submit plans for the required automatic fire sprinkler
system in all of the proposed structures to the Fire Chief for review and approval. Please
contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100 to request a copy of the "Orange County Fire
Authority Notes for New NFPA 13 Commercial Sprinkler Systems." The system should
be operational prior to occupancy.
8. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
Items c, d, e, f, k,1, in, n, o, p — Less Than Significant Impact:
The project site is relatively flat, and the proposed project will continue to maintain a
relatively flat site with improved site drainage, including roads, curbs and gutters, and
additional landscaping. With new construction, there is the potential to impact stormwater
runoff from construction and post -construction activities with stormwater pollutants from the
maintenance of landscape areas and the trash enclosures. There is also the potential for
discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters and changes in
the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff. However, the project is required to
comply with the City's Water Quality Ordinance and most recently adopted NPDES permit
(Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Order R8-2002-0010), thus
reducing any potential impacts to a level of insignificance. Together, these regulations
minimize water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into local
waters. As such, the project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements or degrade water quality in the area.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Sources: Field Verification
ZC 06-001, GPA 06-22, CUP 05-028
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Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Items a, b, g, h, i, and i — No Impact:
The project site is relatively flat, and the proposed project will continue to maintain a
relatively flat site with improved site drainage and additional landscaping. A significant
amount of stormwater received on-site will percolate into the soil where landscaping is
provided, and remaining stormwater will be required to be conveyed through an approved
filter prior to entering a City stormdrain. The City's stromwater infrastructure is able to
accommodate additional water from the project. The applicant must provide a drainage and
hydrology report to the City and demonstrate that the private stormwater drainage system
will be able to able to handle the capacity of any wastewater directed into the system. Best
Management Practices are required to be implemented for construction activity and would
deter water from flowing off-site. As such, the project will not violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality in the area.
The project is located within Zone X (areas of 0.2 percent annual chance flood), as mapped
on a Flood Insurance Rate Map. Accordingly, the project will be designed and graded with
an appropriate drainage system to avoid any potential flood hazards. The project is not
located within a 100 -year flood hazard area structure which will impede or redirect flood
flows. The project site will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury, or death as a result of the failure of a levee or dam, or by inundation by seiche,
tsunami, or mudflow.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Sources: Field Verification
Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map
9. LAND USE PLANNING
Items a and b — Less Than Significant Impact:
The proposed development would require approval of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and
a Zone Change to designate the unclassified site to Mobile Home Park (MHP). Mobile Home
Parks are conditionally permitted in the MHP zoning; therefore, this proposal requires
approval of a conditional use permit that will be considered by the Planning Commission and
the City Council concurrently with the GPA and Zone Change applications.
Assuming that the project components are approved, the proposed use would be consistent
with the adjacent land use and zoning regulations, which are residential uses. The proposed
development would meet the development standards of the City's Mobile Home Park (MHP)
zoning district as follows:
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Minimum Standard
Proposed
Building Site = 5 acres
1.12 new and 16.84 existing = total 17.96 acres
Individual Lot size = 2,800 sq. ft.
4,170 sq.ft. (average)
Density = 10 du /acre
9 du/acre
Site Coverage = 75 percent
58 percent
Parking = 2 per unit
double car garage
Guest Parking = 1 per 10 units (15)
34 spaces
Front Setback = 5 feet
5 feet
Individual Lot = 3 feet
4'-9"
In addition, the proposed project would provide additional housing opportunities consistent
with Goal 1 and Policy 1.3 and of the Housing Element, which encourage providing an
adequate supply of housing to meet the need of a variety of housing types and the diverse
socio-economic needs of all community residents and preserving affordable housing by
maintaining mobile home parks. The project is accessible through the City's current street
system through the existing mobile home park, and the project could be supported with
existing transportation and public facilities.
The proposed project would not divide an established community since the vacant site is
surrounded by residential uses on the east, south, and west side. The proposed project is not
located in the conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. The proposed
project would not conflict with any applicable conservation plan.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Map
Item c — No Impact:
The project site is located within an urbanized area and does not conflict with any habitat
conservation plan or natural community conservation plan.
Mitigation Measures: None Required.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin General Plan
10. MINERAL RESOURCES
Items a & b — No Impact:
The proposed project is not located on a mineral resource recovery site. The construction of
ten (10) mobile home pads will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
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Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
11. NOISE
Item a - Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated:
The project site is located more than 300 feet from the freeway wall along the Interstate 5
freeway within an area with exterior Community Noise Equivalent (CNEL) contours within
the 65 dB range (Figure N-1 of Tustin Noise Element). The provisions of the State of
California Noise Insulation Standards and the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance limits the
indoor noise levels for multifamily residential living spaces not to exceed 45 dB and exterior
noise level not to exceed 55 dB. Table N-2 of the Tustin Noise Element identifies potential
conflicts between the land uses and the noise environment. Per Table N-2, the proposed
project falls within Zone B. Zone B implies minor soundproofing may be needed in the form
of conventional construction, closed windows, and providing fresh air supply systems or air
conditioning. There is an existing sound wall along the freeway; therefore, no additional
barrier would be required along the northwesterly portion of the site. Building permits for
installation of the mobile home units will be issued by the State, and the City of Tustin would
not be reviewing and issuing building permits for the units. However, to maintain the
required interior noise standard, the City recommends upgrades for exterior walls, roof
insulation, and window glazing and restrictive use of window and door openings along the
north westerly portion of the site to reduce interior noise levels. These mitigation measures
are only a recommendation. Since the building permits will be issued by the State, the City of
Tustin is not the authorized agency to ensure implementation of these recommendations.
Mitigation Measures Recommended:
• Installation of air conditioners or fresh air supply system is recommended for all units
to allow for closed windows and mitigating the freeway noise.
• Installation of dual glazed windows is recommended. Use of limited window and
door openings on the northwesterly property line along the freeway side to minimize
noise exposure is also recommended.
Sources: Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Item b, c, & d — No Impact
Although the grading and construction of the site may result in typical temporary
construction noise impacts, the Tustin Noise Ordinance only allows construction activities to
occur during the daytime on Monday through Saturday to eliminate construction noise during
the nighttime hours. The proposed project will not create excessive ground vibrations, nor
will it create a permanent increase in the existing ambient noise levels beyond the established
standards.
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Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Tustin Zoning Code
Item e & f—No Impact:
The site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two (2) miles of a public or
private airport. Although the project is not located within the John Wayne Airport flight
path, it is in close proximity to the incoming flights over the State Route 55 freeway to John
Wayne Airport. The City, County, and State criteria for Community Noise Equivalent
(CNEL) for exterior residential uses is 65 dB consistent with the Tustin Noise standards. In
accordance with the California Airport Noise Standards, John Wayne Airport performs
quarterly noise monitoring at several locations. Based on the quarterly noise abatement
reports, the project is not located within the 65 CNEL area/noise impact area. As a result, no
specific method of construction would be required to mitigate the unanticipated aircraft noise
impacts. The project, however, would be conditioned to meet City's noise standards.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
Sources: Orange County Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP)
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
12. POPULATION & HOUSING
Items a, b, and c — No Impact:
The proposed project would increase the number of housing units in the area by 10 units,
which is within the allowable housing units and population as identified in the City's General
Plan. The increase in housing units and population would not be substantial in that new
public streets or new public services would not need to be created. The proposed project
would not displace any existing housing, but rather would provide for additional housing
units.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
13. PUBLIC SERVICES
Item a — Less than Significant Impact:
The proposed project would provide for ten (10) mobile home units. The proposed project is
in an existing urbanized area where fire and police protection are currently provided.
Although the project would increase the number of housing units within the area, no new
streets, public services, or infrastructure would need to be created.
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Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
Adopted California Building and Safety and Fire Codes
14. RECREATION
Item a — Less than Significant Impact
Tustin City Code Section 9227 requires that a minimum of 100 square feet of recreation for
each mobile home lot if more than 25 percent of the units are occupied with families with
children under the age of fifteen (15). The project will be in compliance with the City
requirements and provide for adequate on-site recreational opportunities.
The proposed additional mobile home pads will be part of an existing mobile home park
which includes an approximately 9,800 square foot park with a community pool, barbeque,
and clubhouse. In addition, a new 6,379 square foot park will be provided with development
of the new homes. The new park would be located on the vacant parcel, and development of
a small neighborhood park will not have an adverse physical effect on the environment. The
applicant will be required to submit landscape and irrigation plans for review and approval of
the Community Development Department for development of the proposed 6,379 square foot
park. By providing an on-site neighborhood park, there will be no substantial increase in use
of existing neighborhood parks, and development of ten (10) units will not have the potential
to substantially deteriorate existing park facilities.
Items b — No Impact:
While the residents of the project may use existing City parks, the increased use of existing
parks would not be such that substantial deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated, nor would the project include recreational facilities that would have an adverse
physical effect on the environment.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Item a, b, c, d, e, f, g — No Impact:
The most representative trip rates for the project are provided in Trip Generation published
by the Institute of Transportation Engineer (ITE). The proposed ten (10) added mobile home
dwelling units (and added park area) was compared to the abandoned railroad right-of-way
(which generates no traffic), and it was concluded that the project has the potential to
generate a total of 50 net daily trip ends, based upon the ITE rates. The net change in AM
and PM peak hour generation is anticipated to be five and six trip ends. These findings were
based on reference of trip generation rates found to be most representative of the proposed
project. Based upon the projected traffic and the adjacent street system, it has been
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determined there is sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed project. No significant
AM or PM peak hour impacts are anticipated.
The proposed project will not induce substantial population or growth wherein the project
will not result in changes to air traffic patterns or conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternative transportation such as bus turnouts or bicycle racks. The
project includes sufficient on-site parking including guest parking to comply with current
parking requirements for the proposed use. As such, no impacts to parking are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
16. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
Items a, b, c, d, e, f & e — No Imnact
The proposed project will not exceed the requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality
Control Board or require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment
facilities. The proposed project will utilize the existing sewer and storm drain systems and thus
will not require construction of a new storm water drainage facility or solid waste facility. The
project would be required to submit a hydrology report to ensure proper grading, drainage, and
sewer systems. The project will utilize the City's existing trash hauler contract, thus not
requiring a new trash hauler. Adequate water supply from existing resources will be available to
serve the proposed project.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Sources: Submitted Plans
Tustin City Code
Tustin General Plan
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Items a, b & c —No Impact:
The project design, construction, and operation will comply with applicable regulations. The
project, by nature of its location and as designed, does not have the potential to: degrade the
quality of the environment; reduce the habitat of 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. The project does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals
to the disadvantage of the long-term. It does not have impacts that are individually limited
but cumulatively considerable or that would cause substantial adverse impacts on human
beings.
RESOLUTION NO. 4041
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 05-028 TO DEVELOP A 1.12 -ACRE SITE
(ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY) WITH TEN
(10) MOBILE HOME PADS LOCATED AT 14092
BROWNING AVENUE AS AN EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That New Villa Valencia Mobile Home Estates submitted General Plan
Amendment 06-002, Zone Change 06-001, and Conditional Use Permit 05-
028 applications to develop an abandoned railroad right-of-way with ten (10)
mobile home pads on a property located at 14092 Browning Avenue (APN
432-361-03).
B. That on September 25, 2006, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 4039 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan
Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001;
C. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 05-028 is contingent upon City
Council's approval of applicant submitted General Plan Amendment 06-002
and Zone Change 06-001, which would designate the property as Mobile
Home Park within the City's General Plan and Zoning Map. In addition, the
project has been determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub -
element of Tustin General Plan.
D. That pursuant to Section 9227 of the Tustin City Code, establishment or
expansion of a mobile home park is conditionally permitted in the Mobile
Home Park (MHP) zoning district;
E. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for Conditional Use
Permit 05-028 on September 25, 2006, by the Planning Commission;
F. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use
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 of such proposed use, nor be injurious or
detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the
subject property, or to the general welfare of the City of Tustin in that:
1) The proposed use is authorized pursuant to Section 9227 of the
Tustin City Code with the approval of a General Plan Amendment
06-002 and Zone Change 06-001;
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2) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding
properties in that the residential use would be compatible with other
adjacent residential uses and within the surrounding vicinity; and,
3) Adequate parkland will be provided in accordance with requirements
of Tustin City Code Section 9227.
The Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 05-028
authorizing development of a 1.12 -acre site with ten (10) mobile home pads on the
property located at 14092 Browning Avenue, subject to the conditions contained
within exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a
regular meeting on the 25th day of September, 2006.
BRETT FLOYD
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4041
was duly passed and ado�ted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission, held on the 25t day of September, 2005.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4041
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-028
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped, September 25, 2006, on file with the
Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified
based on recommendations of the project architect and the
Redevelopment Agency as required to meet project budget, 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.
(1) 1.2 The approval of Conditional Use Permit 05-028 is null and void if General
Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001 are not approved by
the City Council.
(1) 1.3 The project shall comply with applicable State and local codes, rules, and
regulations.
(1) 1.4 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) 1.5 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 05-028 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) 1.6 As a condition of approval of Conditional Use Permit 05-028, 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,
SOURCE CODES
(1)
STANDARD CONDITION
(2)
CEQA MITIGATION
(3)
UNIFORM BUILDING CODES
(4)
DESIGN REVIEW
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EXCEPTIONS
(5)
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
(6)
LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(7)
PC/CC POLICY
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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.
(') 1.7 All improvements shall comply with the City's Private Street Improvement
requirements.
(') 1.8 The proposed mobile home pads and private park shall be incorporated
with the existing mobile home park as one community and maintained and
operated by New Villa Valencia Mobile Homes Estates.
(') 1.9 Upon clearing the site for grading and construction, the applicant shall
repair or reconstruct the CMU wall along the southerly property line as
may be required by the Community Development Department to achieve a
coherent color and material for the wall separating the mobile home park
from Laurelwood neighborhood.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 2.1 The applicant shall provide fire protection access easements and dedicate
them to the City. The easements shall be located within unobstructed areas
and clear access shall be provided at all times.
(1) 2.2 The applicant shall obtain new addresses from the Engineering Division for
each developable parcel created.
(1) 2.3 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.
BUILDING
(3) 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), 2004 California Electrical
Code (CEC), California Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, Title 24 Energy
Regulations, City Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and regulations.
(') 3.2 Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall provide
written evidence that a County -certified archaeologist has been retained. If
buried resources are found during grading within the project 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
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recovery. Native American consultation shall also be initiated during this
process.
(') 3.3 Prior to issuance of a any grading permit, the applicant shall provide a
Paleontological 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.
(`) 3.4 Prior to the issuance of any grading 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.
(') 3.5 The applicant shall provide a significant landscaping buffer in the form of
upright trees 20-30 feet on center along the easterly property line. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, landscaping and irrigation plans in
accordance with the City's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines shall be
submitted for review and approval of the Community Development
Department.
(') 3.6 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit for approval
of the Community Development Department landscape/irrigation plans and
electrical plans for the street improvements and the private park. In addition,
details of all proposed lighting fixtures and a photometric study showing the
location and anticipated pattern of light distribution of all proposed fixtures
shall be submitted for review and approval. 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.
(1) 3.7 Prior to issuance of a demolition, precise/rough grading, and/or building
permit with valuation of $50,000 or greater, the applicant shall submit for
approval by the City of Tustin, Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris
collection, disposal, and diversion information on the City -prescribed
forms.
At least 50 percent of the construction debris shall be diverted from landfill
to the recycling plants. A security deposit in the amount of $50 per ton
(not to exceed $5,000 per project) for a C&D security deposit will be
collected prior to issuance the permit. Prior to final inspection, the
applicant shall submit to the City of Tustin documents (i.e. receipt from
vendor) showing actual weight or volume of each material of C&D diverted
to the recycling center.
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(1) 3.8 Seven (7) sets of final grading plans consistent with the site and
landscaping plans as prepared by a registered civil engineer shall be
submitted and shall include the following:
• Technical details and plans for all utility installations including
telephone, gas, water, and electricity.
• Three (3) copies of a precise soil 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.
• All site drainage shall be handled on-site and shall not be permitted to
drain onto adjacent properties.
• Drainage, vegetation, circulation, street sections, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, and storm drains shall comply with the on-site Private
Improvement Standards.
• Two (2) copies of Hydrology Report.
(1) 3.9 The engineer of record shall submit a final compaction report to the
Building Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
(1) 3.10 The engineer of record shall submit a pad certification to the Building
Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(1) 3.11 A surety/cash bond will be required to assure work is completed in
accordance with approved plans prior to permit issuance. The engineer's
estimated cost of the grading, drainage, and erosion control shall be
submitted to the Building Official for determination of the bond amount.
(1) 3.12 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
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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.
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.
(1) 3.13 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.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
(5) 4.1 Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a
Fire Master Plan obtain approval of the Fire Chief for all fire protection
access roads to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior of every
structure on site. This plan shall indicate the locations of all existing and
proposed fire hydrants on the project and shall indicate the locations of all
fire lane signs and or red curbs in the existing park as well as the new
proposed addition. The applicant may contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100
or visit the OCFA website to obtain a copy of the "Guidelines for Emergency
Access."
(5) 4.2 Along with the Fire Master Plan, the applicant shall provide evidence of
adequate fire flow. The Orange County Fire Authority Water Availability for
Fire Protection' form shall be signed by the applicable water district and
submitted to the Fire Chief for approval.
FEES
(1) 5.1 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
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required based upon those rates in effect at the time of payment and are
subject to change.
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. Payment of the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fees to the Tustin
Pubic Works Department shall be required at the time a building
permit is issued.
e. Payment of the Orange County Sanitation District No. 7 Sewer
Connection Fees shall be required at the time a building permit is
issued.
f. New development tax in the amount of $100.00 per unit.
g. School facilities fee in the amount as required by Tustin Unified
School District.
h. Other applicable fees such as parkland in -lieu fees.
(1) 5.2 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.
RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES
The following mitigation measures are only recommendations since the City of Tustin is
not issuing the building permits for installation of the mobile home units:
(*) 6.1 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant is recommended to
submit plans for automatic fire sprinkler system in eight of the additional
proposed structures to the Fire Chief for review and approval. Please
contact the OCFA at (714) 573-6100 to request a copy of the "Orange
County Fire Authority Notes for New NFPA 13 Commercial Sprinkler
Systems." The system should be operational prior to occupancy.
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(*) 6.2 Installation of air conditioners or fresh air supply system is recommended
for all units to allow for closed windows and mitigating the freeway noise.
(*) 6.3 Installation of dual glazed windows is recommended. Use of limited window
and door openings on the northwesterly property line along the freeway
side to minimize noise exposure is also recommended.