RES-9540 Major Site Plan Review Approval No. 193-01 St. John's Lutheran Church Specific PlanRESOLUTION NO. 9540
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1673-01
AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 193-01
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
CLASSROOM AND ADDITION TO THE
PRESCHOOL LOCATED WITHIN THE ST. JOHN'S
LUTHERAN CHURCH
SPECIFIC PLAN.Applicant: St. John's
Lutheran
Church RECITALS:WHEREAS, Zone Change No. 1209-01 and Major Site Plan
Review No, 193-01 were fikd by St John's Lutheran Church in accordancl~ with the provisions
of the City of
Orange Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, Zone Change No, 1209-01 and Major
Site Plan Review No, 193-01 were processed in the time and manner prescribed
by state and local law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission
has considered the information contained in Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1673-
01, including the initial study and comments received during the public review process, lmd
has found that with adoption of mitigation measures to address potential impacts to traffic,
noise, air quality, geology and SOIls water quality, and public services, the project
will not
significantly impact the environment or wildlife; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 2001 the Staff
Review Committee reviewed the St John's Lutheran Church Specific Plan and associated Master
Pi<m and recommended that
the project proceed subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, on April 18,2001, May 2 and 15,2001,
July 11, 17 and 25, 2001, the Design Review Committee reviewed the design
of the buildings and signage associated with the Specific Plan and Master Plan and on
July 25, 2001 recommended that
the project proceed subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, the Planning
Commission conducted one duly advertised public hearing on August 6, 2001 for the purpose
of considering Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1673-01, Zone: Change 1209-01, and Major
Site Plan
Shaffers Addition, Block B, Lots 1-13 and 16-18;
and, Kogler and Geiger Addition, Block A, Lots 2, 3, and 5 in the
City of
Orange, California.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Orange that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1673-01, and Major Site
Plan Review No.193-01 for St. John's Lutheran Church campus to accommodate
implementation of a Master Plan involving construction of a new 55,500 square foot classroom building
and a 3,766 square foot preschool addition based
on the following findings:I, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1673-01 was
prepared in conjunction with Major Site Plan Review No. 193-01. After
examining the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and considering all information related
thereto the City Council for the City of Orange finds that any potential significant
adverse impacts can be mitigated to a level of insignificance. Therefore, the
City Council approves and
adopts Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1673-01.2, The project design is
compatible with surrounding development and neighborhoods in that the proposed
Chapman classroom building and nursery school addition incorporate design elements that respond to
the character of the Old Towne Historic District including building
materials, fenestration patterns, scale, and massing, The design of the Chapman classroom building consists
of a brick and plaster veneer to reflect the predominant building materials utilized on the
St. John's campus. It is also stepped at the second story adj acent
to the historic Ainsworth House, incorporating a trellis-covered balcony to
provide a harmonious transition with that property. The nursery school addition is designed
in the Bungalow style to reflect the historically significant building that it is connected to,
as well as one of the
major residential architectural styles of the surrounding neighborhood.3, The project conforms
to City development standards and any applicable special design guidelines or specific plan
requirements in that Major Site Plan Review No,193 is one component of
the larger development application for Zone Change No,1209, which
establishes building development, signage, and parking standards that are unique and tailored to the St.
John's Lutheran Church and School campus. The new classroom and preschool buildings
have been reviewed by the City's Design Review Committee
for conformance with the Old Towne Design Standards.4. The project provides for
safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both on- and off-site in that the project increases
the amount of parking on the site trom 47 to 83 spaces, creating the ability
for
more of the site-related
The proposed project also includes a Transportation Demand Management Program
intended to reduce the amount of traffic and parking demand generated by the St.
John's campus. Additionally, mitigation measures and conditions of approval
adopted in conjunction with project approval will address traffic congestion and
safety-related issues through the establishment of a pick-up/drop-off
progranl for the school, and crosswalk safety standards, and the provision
of bicycle parking.5. City services are available and adequate to serve the project in that the
City's Public Works, Water, Fire, and Police Departments have reviewed the
project. The Police Department has indicated that with adoption of the proposed
mitigation measures and conditions of approval, impacts to their Traffic Division can
be adequately addressed,All other departments indicated that they are ablt: to serve the project
subject to their
standard development conditions,6, The zone change from Office Professional (OP) and Duplex
Residential (R2-6) to Public Institution-Specific Plan (PI-SP) is intended
to provide for a master planned expansion of the St. John's Lutheran Church
and School campus through an overall floor area ratio of ,55. Therefore, Major Site Plan
Review No. 193-01 is bound to,and cannot proceed without,
approval of Zone Ch:mge No. 1209-01.HE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed subject to
approval
of Major Site Plan Review No. 193-01:General I, Within two (2) days of final
approval of this project, the applicant shall deliver to the Planning Division a cashier's
check payable to the 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 A (dated August 6, 2001 for identification
purposes) and as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission
and ultimately approved by the City Council. Further, exterior building color and
materials shall conform with the color and materials board submitted to and approved by
the Design Rt,view Committee on July 17, 2001.Any change in color of the exterior of
the building initially, or at any time in the future, shall be
subject
to review and approval by
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 permits, 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 in connection with the use will be
cause for revocation of this permit.
5. These conditions will be reprinted on the cover sheet or first page of construction
plans, including grading plans.
Environmental
6. The applicant/contractor shall comply with all applicable AQMD standards and
requirements during demolition activity. Evidence of AQMD compliance shall be
provided to the Building Division prior to the issuance of building permits,
Mitigation AQ-
I)7. The applicant/contractor shall water the site as necessary during demolition
and construction to prevent a visible dust cloud from exceeding 100 feet from
the disturbance area. (Mitigation
AQ-2)8. The applicant shall suspend all demolition activity under
wind conditions exceeding 25 miles per hour. (
Mitigation AQ-3)9. The contractor shall utilize low-emission
mobile construction equipment
when feasible. (Mitigation AQ-4)10. High occupancy facilities, critical structures, and
utilities shall be designed to sustain minimum damage and to
continue to function during emergency situations. This shall be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Building Division prior to the issuance of building permits (General
Plan Implementation
7.2.4).Mitigation G-I)11. The contractor shall employ
Best Management Practices (BMPs) in conformance with Regional Water Quality Control
Board standards for the containment of debris, chemicals, and solvents for the
duration of any demolition or construction activities. The contractor shall provide
the City with written documentation of proposed BMPs to control stormwater pollution
for review and approval by
the Public Works Department. (Mitigation
12. The interior noise exposure standard for the Chapman classroom building of 55
dB shall be met using standard building shell construction, This shall be verified
by the Building Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. Written
verification of compliance with the noise standard, in the form of noise
measurement results following building completion, shall be provided to the
Planning Department prior to the final building permit inspection. (Mitigation N-
1)
13, All exterior windows and doors shall have a positive seal. Leaks and cracks shall
be kept to a minimum. These conditions shall be verified by the Building
Department prior to the final building permit inspection, (Mitigation N-
2)14. The applicant in coordination with the contractor shall ensure that demolition
and construction activities comply with the following
requirements:a, All construction vehicles or equipment, fixed or mobile, shall
be equipped with properly operating and maintained
mufflers.b. All operations shall comply with City ordinances with respect
to hours of construction activity to minimize noise
impacts,c. During construction, best efforts shall be made to
locate stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas as far as
practicable from surrounding residences. (Mitigation
N-3)15. The applicant shall prepare a congestion management plan for City
review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits, including
specific provisions for drop-off and pick-up activities, and crosswalk
monitoring, The Public Works Director or his designee, in coordination with
the Police Department and Community Development Department, shall confirm the
adequacy of
the plan.Mitigation T-I)16, The applicant shall prepare drop-off
and pick-up information for distribution to parents of all students prior to the beginning of
each school year, A draft of this notice shall be reviewed
and approved by th(: Community Development Director and Public Works Director or
their designees, in coordination with the Police Department,
prior to parent distribution, (Mitigation T -2)17. The applicant shall install two bicycle
racks with a combined capacity for ten bicycles on the school campus, The location
of these racks shall be indicated on the site plan for Planning Division
verification prior to
the issuance of building permits. (
18. The applicant shall prepare a construction traffic management plan for City
review and approval prior to the issuance of demolition and/or building permits.
At a minimum, this plan shall include a demolition/construction schedule identify
expected dates and times of lane closures, and document the shuttle system and
schedule for the transport of employees and construction workers from off-
site parking lots to the St. John's campus, The adequacy of this plan shall
be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director in
consultation with the Public Works Director, or their designees. (Mitigation
T-4)
Public Works 19, The applicant shall consolidate existing lots so that all existing
and proposed buildings have the property setbacks from lot lines. The lot
line adjustment process can be used and must be completed prior to the issuance
of
building permits.20, The applicant shall submit a grading plan to the Public
Works Department Engineering Division for review and approval, and a grading permit
issued prior to the issuance of
building permits.21. The applicant shall dedicate to the City corner cutoffs at the
following locations:Northwest corner of Shaffer Street and
Almond Avenue;Northeast corner of Shaffer Street and Almond
Avenue; and Northeast corner of Almond Avenue and
Center Street.22. The applicant shall close unused drive aprons and repair
eXlstmg street improvements on Chapman Avenue, Almond Avenue, and Shaffer Street
as may be needed and determined by the Public Works Department.
This includes constructing a 25- foot radius curb return at the northwest corner of
Shaffer Street and Almond Avenue (Ord. 12.
52.030),23. All screening for the mechanical equipment, exhaust systems, and
garage door must be architecturally compatible with the building design and
surrounding area.
Wat,er 24. The applicant shall satisfy all water main connection, plan check,
and inspection charges as determined by the
Water Division,Reso No, 9540
Landscalili!g
2:5. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for review and approval by the
Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of building permits,
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: City sewer connection, Orange
County Sanitation District Connection Fee, Transportation System Improvement
Program, Fire Facility, Police Facility, Park Acquisition, Sanitation District,
School District, and Eastern Foothill Transportation Corridor, as required.
Expiration-If not utilized, this proj ect approval expires two years fi'om
the approval date. An extension of time may be permitted upon a written request,
if received before the expiration
deadline.ADOPTED the 13th day of November,
2001.
m Mark A. Murphy, M City of
Orange
ATTEST:r!et;(~-
Cassandra 1. Cathc ,City Clerk, CIty of Orange
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the
City COlmcil of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13tll day of
November, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAJN:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Slater, Alvarez, Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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