RES-10066 Negative Declaration Approval 1545 N. Glassell St.RESOLUTION NO. 10066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 1759-05, MINOR SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 395-05 AND
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 4035-
05, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SALES
OFFICE FOR A NURSERY UPON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1545
NORTH GLASSELL STREET.
APPLICANT: TODD FLAMMER WHEREAS, Minor Site Plan Review No. 395-05
and Design Review Committee No. 4035-05 were filed by Todd Flammer in accordance with the
provisions of the City
of Orange Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, Minor Site Plan Review No.
395-05 and Design Review Committee No. 4035-05 were processed in the time and manner
prescribed by state and local law; and WHEREAS, the City Council
has considered the information contained in Negative Declaration No. 1759-05, including
any comments received during the public review period,and finds that with the adoption of
conditions of approval to address potential impacts that were identified, the project will
not cause significant
adverse impacts upon the environment or wildlife; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005,
and on December 21, 2005 the Staff Review Committee reviewed Minor Site
Plan Review No. 395-05 and Negative Declaration 1759-05,and concurred with staffs findings
that the project would not result in significant and/or cumulative
adverse effects;
and recommended that the application proceed subject to conditions; and WHEREAS,
on November 2, 2005, the Design Review Committee reviewed the design of the new sales
office and site improvements associated with Zone Change No. 1231-05, Minor Site Plan
Review No. 395-05, and Design Review Committee No. 4035-05
and recommended that the project proceed as submitted subject to
conditions; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted one duly advertised public hearing on January 16, 2006,
at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition
to the proposal and for the purpose of considering Zone Change No.1231-
05, Minor Site Plan Review No. 395-05, Design Review
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
REFERENCE IS MADE TO TITLE REPORT NO. 43803589-
M07 PREPARED BY CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, DATED SEPTEMBER
9,
2004.THOSE PORTIONS OF LOTS C, D, I AND K OF THE VAN DE
GRAAF TRACT, IN THE CITY OF ORANGE, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 440
OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES,STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INCLUDED WITHIN A STRIP Of LAND 50.
00 FEET WIDE, THE CENTERLINE OF SAID STRIPS OF LAND
BEING ALSO THE CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BEING
FURTHER
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT K,THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE
OF SAID LOTS K AND I TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID LOT I.WHEREAS, the City Council conducted one duly advertised
public hearing on February 28, 2006, for the purpose of considering Minor Site Plan
Review No. 395-05,Design Review Committee No. 4035-05, Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. 1759-05, and the accompanying Ordinance No.
5-06 for Zone Change No. 1231-05.NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve Negative Declaration No. 1759-05,
Minor Site Plan Review No. 395-05, and
Design Review Committee No.
4035-05 based on the following findings:SECTION 1 - FINDINGS 1. The proposed project
fulfills one of the Land Use Goals established in the City's General
Plan
by reducing potential land use conflicts on the subject parcel.2.
The proposed zone change will provide (RO) Recreational Open Space Zoning
on a property which is currently un-zoned thus reducing existing zoning
conflicts between residential and other land uses and
foster new in-fill development that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.3.
The existing site conditions are developed in a manner consistent with the
City's General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance for development in the (RO)Recreational Open Space Zoning District.4. The
action has been considered in relationship to its effect on the community and neighborhood plans for
the
cause deterioration of bordering land use or create special problems to the area
in which it is located.
5. The City's Public Works, Fire, and Police Departments have reviewed the
project and indicated that existing infrastructure and City services are
available and adequate to serve the project. These City departments have
indicated that with adoption of the proposed conditions of approval, and
application of code requirements, potential impacts to City services are
adequately addressed.
6. The proposed project has been designed to substantially minimize adverse
environmental effects in that Negative Declaration No. 1759-05 was
prepared and includes measures that reduce potential impacts to
less-
than-significant levels.7. That the City of Orange has made required findings pursuant to
CEQA as set forth in
Section 2 below.8. That the data and analysis upon which these findings of
fact are based,including those in Section 2 of this Resolution, are set forth in
the staff report for Negative Declaration No. 1759-05, Minor Site
Plan Review No. 395-05,Design Review Committee No.
4035-05, accompanying Ordinance No. 5-06 for Zone Change No.
1231-05, staffs oral presentation, public testimony, and Commissioner comments which
constitute
the City Council's review
of this application.SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Declaration No. 1759-
05 (attached) was prepared to evaluate the potential environmental effects for Minor
Site Plan Review No. 395-05 and Design Review Committee No. 4035-05, and
the associated Ordinance No. 5-06 for Zone Change No. 1231-05, in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council finds that
Negative Declaration No. 1759-05 contains an adequate assessment of the potential environmental
impacts of Zone Change No. 1231-
05, Minor Site Plan Review No. 395-05,and Design Review Committee
No. 4035-05.After examining the attached Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 1759-05,
the City Council finds the project could not
have
SECTION 3 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions for Minor Site Plan Review
No. 395-05, and Design Review Committee No. 4035-05 are imposed with
approval:
General 1. Within two (2) days of final approval of this project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Planning Division a cashiers check payable to the
Orange County Clerk in an amount required to fulfill the fee requirements of Fish
and Game Code Section 711.4(d)(2) and the County administrative fee, to
enable the City to file the Notice of Determination required under Public
Resources Code 21152, 14 Cal. Code Regulations 15075. If it is determined that
there will be no impact upon wildlife resources, the fee shall be $43.
00.2. All construction shall conform in substance and be maintained in
general conformance with plans labeled Exhibit No.1 (dated November 2, 2005)
and as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and
ultimately approved by the City
Council.3. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City,
its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability or claims that may
be brought against the City arising out of its approval of this permit, save
and except that caused by the City's active
negligence.4. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including
all City regulations. Violation of any of those laws will be cause for
revocation of this
permit.5. These conditions shall be reprinted on the cover sheet or first page
of construction documents prior to the issuance of building
permits.Plannill!!
Division 6. Final landscape plans shall include City required inspection
notes.7. All required parking spaces shall be double striped to City standards.
The required parking spaces shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the lot
with paint or easily distinguishable material. Stripes shall be a minimum of
four inches wide and in a double stripe formation with a 14-inch
space between stripes. Parking stall widths shall be measured from the centerline
of each double stripe. Prior to applying for building permits, the applicant
shall clearly depict on the site plan a detail of the required stripping. The
Planning Division shall verify this condition at the time of applying for
building
8. Provide on-site trash receptacles spaced every 150 yards along the
site,including trash containers at office and shed locations to manage litter
control on the
property.9. Provide several 5 mile-an-hour speed limit signs on the
property to control vehicle speed
and resulting dust.10. During un-loading operations semi-truck operators
shall shut off their engines to limit
vehicle emissions at the site.11. No fertilizer, herbicides, or chemicals shall
be stored on the property.12. Hours of operation shall be Monday-Friday from 8:
00 am to 4:00 pm,Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00
pm; closed on Sundays and holidays.Deliveries shall occur on
Tuesdays
and Saturdays,
during normal operating hours.Buildin2 Division 13. Building permits shall be obtained for
all construction work, as required by the City of
Orange, Community Development Department's Building Division. Failure to obtain the required
building permits will be
cause for revocation of this permit.14. If grading is proposed the applicant shall
submit a grading plan to the Building Department for review and approval
during plan check and
prior to start of any construction.15. Provide engineering plans and permits for
footing on new
free standing sign.Public Works Department 16. Prior to the issuance of any grading and/
or building permits the applicant shall submit a Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) to Public Works Department in order to comply with
all current requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The WQMP shall include
Best Management Practices for those applicable activities regulated during construction,
and post construction to ensure that water quality standards and appropriate
measures for discharge of waste
and storm waters is carried out.17. The applicant shall prepare a
construction traffic management plan for City review and approval by the Public Works
Director prior to issuance of street encroachment permit for removal of the
raised median on the Glassell Street entrance. At a minimum, this
plan shall include a construction schedule identifying expected dates and
times
18. Prior to installation of a new sewer hookup for the new office on Glassell
Street the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public
Works Department.
19. Applicant shall prepare a Soil Erosion Control Plan for City review and
approval by the Public Works Director prior to issuance of building permits.
Water Division
20. The applicant shall satisfy all water main connection, plan check, and
inspection charges as determined by the Water Division prior to approval of
the water plan.
Fire Department Conditions
21. All mechanical gates shall be provided with a key-operated override
switches per City of Orange Ordinance 9-84. In the case of power failure the
gate shall fail in the open position and shall be operable with out any
special tools.22. Fire Department approved key boxes for fire department access
shall be located at the Glassell and Cambridge entrances at a height of 5
feet above finished grade. The Knox boxes shall contain keys to gain access to
the site,and any other areas or containers. C.F.C. Section
902.4.23. No buildings (as defined in the California Building Code) or
facilities (as defined in the California Fire Code) shall be constructed or installed
on the property without separate plan submittal to the Fire Department.
Plans shall include, but not be limited to, details of access and water
supply in conformance with
the CFC.24. The installation of underground tanks, above ground tanks,
sumps, containers,etc., used for the storage of hazardous material is regulated by
the Fire Department. A fire department permit application must be
completed and plans submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior
to installation.O.M.C. 15.32.150: California Health & Safety Code Section
25280: 1994 C.F.C. Articles 79 and 80. Contact the Hazardous Materials Division
at (
714)288-2541.25. Liquefied petroleum gas container shall be installed as per
Uniform Fire Code Section 82. This code section relates to tank size,
distances from buildings and property lines, crash post requirements, labeling,
pump type, required zoning approval and Fire
Department
26. Businesses storing, handling, or using more than 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or
200 cubic feet of a hazardous material during anyone year, must comply with
the disclosure requirements of Ordinance 40-85 O.M.C. 15.32.136.
Contact the Hazardous Materials Division at (714)
288-2541.27. All roof coverings installed on any new or existing building or
structure, shall be fire retardant U.L. listed Class A. (O.M.C. 15.
36.030)Police
Department Conditions 28. All construction shall conform in substance and be maintained
in general conformance with the Orange Municipal Code Section 15.
52 Building Security Standards including: an illuminated 6" addressing
on building,illuminated exterior doors on office, and all doors and windows
shall meet required
security standards.
Cultural Resources 29. In the event archaeological resources, paleontological resources,
and/or human remains are encountered during grading, work shall
be stopped immediately or redirected until the appropriate
Community Development qualified archaeologist, paleontologist, and/or the Orange County
Coroner can be retained on-site to monitor all earth moving activities and
to evaluate the discovered resources and/or human remains and develop
a recovery program,if warranted. This condition shall be printed on all building
and grading plans and the Community Development Department shall check
plans prior to issuance of
Land Use Permit Hazards
and Hazardous Materials 30. The applicant shall not store any Hazardous Materials on site.
All third party contractors doing weed abatement once a month
shall have hazardous compliance certification and training in the use of
weed abatement products none of which are
stored on
site).Code Provisions The following Code provisions are applicable to this project and
are included for information only. This is not a- complete list and other Code provisions may
apply
to the project:Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
pay all applicable development fees, including but not limited to: Orange
County Sanitation District Fee, City Sewer Connection Fee, Transportation
System Improvement Program Fee, Police Facility Fee, Fire Facility Fee, Park Dedication and
In Lieu (Quimby)Fee, Park and Recreational Facilities Development Impact
Fee, Library Facilities Development Impact Fee, and School Development Fee (Collected
by the Orange Unified School
District),
If not utilized, Minor Site Plan Review No. 395-05 and Design
Review Committee No. 4035-05 will expire two (2) years from the approval
date. An extension of time may be permitted upon a written request, if received
before the
expiration deadline.ADOPTED this 28th day of
February,
2006.
ATTEST:Orange I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of February, 2006,
by the
following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS: Smith, Ambriz, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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