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HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-23 - Adopting GP-87-1ARESOLUTION NO. 87-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -87-1A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF ODSTA MESA. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Costa Mesa General Plan was adopted by the City Council by Resolution No. 81-67 on July 20, 1981; and WHEREAS, the General Plan is a long-range, comprehensive document which serves as a guide for the orderly development of Costa Mesa; and WHEREAS, by its very nature, the General Plan needs to be updated and refined to account for current and future community needs; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A, an application to change the Land Use Designation of properties located at 655 Baker Street from General Commercial to High Density Residential on the southernmost 5.85 -acre por- tion, has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, public hearings were duly held by the Planning Commission on March 9, 1987, and by the City Council on April 20, 1987, in accordance with Section 65355 of the Government Code of the State of California, all persons having been given the opportunity to be heard, both for and against said Amendment GP -87-1A to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State EIR Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the certified Final EIR in making its decision on the proposed Amendment to the Costa Mesa General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council, by this Resolution, adopts the Statement of Facts as required by Sections 15091 and 15093 of the State EIR Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A as shown in that document entitled "General Plan Amendment GP-87-1A/Rezone Petition R-87-01"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that: 1. The City Council makes the findings contained in the Statement of Facts with respect to significant impacts identified in the Final EIR together with the finding that each fact in support of the findings is true and is based upon substantial evidence in the record, including the Final EIR. The Statement of Facts is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorpor- ated herein by this reference as if fully set forth. 2. The City Council finds that the Final EIR has identified all significant environmental effects of the project and that there are no known potential environmental impacts not addressed in the Final EIR. 3. The City Council finds that all significant effects of the project are set forth in the Statement of Facts. 4. The City Council finds that although the Final EIR identifies certain significant environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects that can feasibly be avoided or mitigated will be avoided or mitigated by the imposition of conditions on r.� development proposals submitted pursuant to the approved General Plan Amendment and by the imposition of mitigation measures as set forth in the Statement of Facts and the Final EIR. 5. The City Council finds that the Final EIR has described all reasonable alternatives to the project that could feasibly obtain the basic objectives of the project, even when those alternatives might impede the attairment of project objectives and might be more costly. Further, the City Council finds that a good faith effort was made to incorporate alternatives in the preparation of the Draft EIR, and all reasonable alternatives were considered in the review process of the Final EIR and ultimate decisions on the project. 6. The City Council finds that the project should be approved, and that any alternative to this action should not be approved for the project based on the information contained in the Final EIR, the data contained in the Statement of Facts, and for reasons stated in the public record. 7. The City Council finds that a good faith effort has been made to seek out and incorporate all points of view in the preparation of the Draft and Final EIR as indicated in the public record on the project, including the Final EIR. 8. The City Council finds that during the public hearing process for General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A, the Planning Commission and the environ- mental document evaluated alternative land uses and intensities; and the project as approved by this Resolution is included within that range of alternatives. Therefore, the City Council finds that it is not necessary to refer the General Plan Amendment back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The City Council considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission in its decision on the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that the Land Use Designations of the property as described in the text and maps of the document entitled "General Plan Amendment GP-87-1A/Rezone Petition R-87-01" is hereby amended from General Commercial to High Density Residential. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of Apr' , 1987. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: C ty Clerk of the City of Cost esa STATE GF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY CF (DSTA MESA ) I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore- going Resolution No. 81-23 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of April, 1987. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 21st day of April, 1987. City Clerk arra ex -officio Clerk the City Council of the City of Cos Mesa Exhibit "A" Resolution 87-,2- 3 CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF FACTS April 20, 1987 Significant environmental effects which cannot be avoided if the proposed General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and 440 -unit apartment project are adopted, findings with respect to said effects and Statement of Facts in support thereof, all with respect to the proposed General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A, Rezone Petition R-87-01, and associated Planning Action PA -87-43. BACKGROUND The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guide- lines (Guidelines) promulgated pursuant thereto provide: "No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an environmental impact report has been completed and which identifies one or more significant effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more of the following written findings for each of the significant effects, accompanied by a statement of facts support- ing each finding." The possible findings are: 1. Changes or alternatives have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which nfitigate or avoid the significant environ- mental effects as identified in the Final EIR; 2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jur- isdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency; 3. Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR. The City of Costa Mesa proposes to amend the land Use Element of the Gen- eral Plan by adopting General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A and Rezone Petition R-87-01 for the 440 -unit project. Because GP -87-1A, R-87-01 and PA -87-43 constitute a project under CEQA and the Guidelines, the City of Costa Mesa has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR identified certain significant effects which may occur as a result of this proposed General Plan Amendment, Rezone and project. Further, the City Council wishes to adopt the General Plan Amendment GP -87-1A and Rezone R-87-01 as shown in that document entitled "General Plan Amendment GP-81-1A/Rezone Petition R-87-01", and has determined that the EIR for GP -87-1A, R-87-01 and PA -87-43 is complete and has been prepared in accordance with CEQA and the Guidelines. The findings set forth herein are made: Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 1 of 10 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE INSIGNIFICANT The EIR for General Plan 3 Amendment ncl concluded that the ne Petition General Plan Amendment Planning Action PA -87-43 Rezone and the attendant project would not have any significant adverse impacts on: Onsite Land Use (Page 8, Final EIR); Socioeconomics (Pages 10-11, Final EIR); Biology (Page 39-40, Final EIR); Public Services/Schools/Parks/Telephone/Hospital/Libraries (Pages 43-54, Final EIR). FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS�FUR AMENuIGNI- crccrTc nFTFRMINED TO BE MITIGABLE TO A LEVEL OF INSIGNIF Land Use Impact The project will result in development of cent to commercial, arterial, and freeway dents to adverse visual impacts associated tural lighting and auto lights. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, incorporated into the which will mitigate that: The project shall include adequate design treatments e.a landscaping, walls, building orientation, etc.) to provide buffer between onsibuildings and adjacent commercial, arterial. and freeway land uses. a. and other project, or this impact a residential complex adja- uses, which may expose resi- with the spillover of struc- measures have are otherwise to a level of been made in or being implemented, insignificance in Transportation/Circulation Impact The project is estimated to generate 2,900 daily trips, with Leak °hour. ring during the morning Pta�elated traffic andhour and 270 in the existingn traffic will The combination of prode warrant the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection adjacent to Bristol St reeisRaoPAvfore�circulationalimprovementsayat the Baker the projectrequired Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 2 of 10 Street -Bristol Street intersection to accommodate projected cumulative conditions. Access to the site should be designed to facilitate traffic flow on local arterials and maintain public safety. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The project shall contribute its fair share toward funding the traffic signal at Bristol Street/Randolph Avenue and other regional traffic improvements under mitigation programs established by the City Council, currently $78 per trip or $475 per rental unit. b. The project opening on Baker Street at the project entrance has been designed to align directly opposite the existing commercial driveway to the north. c. The city should complete its studies of freeway access and surrounding traffic circulation improvements to serve all approved land uses in north Costa Mesa adequately. d. The Baker Street entrance must be operational prior to the release of the first unit and the Randolph Avenue entrance operational prior to the occupancy of the last unit. The Baker Street entrance may be subject to turn restrictions if left turns become difficult in the future at peak hour. e. Baker Street bordering the project shall be widened to its ultimate halfsection width concurrently with project con- struction or as agreed on by the City's Public Service Depart- ment. The project shall provide the right-of-way adjacent to the site to provide dual left -turn lanes for eastbound and westbound Baker Street at Bristol Street. f. Landscaping and signs shall not limit visibility for either the Baker Street or Randolph Avenue entrance. g. All internal streets shall be constructed to full ultimate cross-sections concurrently with adjacent development. h. Stop signs for site egress to Baker Street and Randolph Avenue shall be installed concurrently with construction. i. The city shall amend the Master Plan of Highways and Circula- tion Element to upgrade Baker Street, approximately 600' east and west of Bristol Streetoto a major arterial. Impact The internal circulation proposed for the project may pose some haz- ards to vehicles and pedestrians. Alternate modes of transportation should be encouraged to minimize traffic impacts. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 3 of 10 Findings r 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The internal circulation speed bumps, speed limits, vehicle speed and minimize circulation design shall be roadway stretches. system shall include crosswalks, signage or other measures to lower pedestrian hazards; or the internal revised to minimize long, straight b. Bike storage facilities (ie., bike racks) shall be provided at appropriate destination points within the project. c. To ensure proper access to nearby bus stops on Baker Street, the project shall provide well lighted, paved, handicap accessible pedestrian access from the project buildings to the sidewalks adjacent to the bus stops. Air Quality Impact The project will result in short-term construction -related exhaust and fugitive dust emissions, and long-term air contaminant emissions from both mobile and stationary emissions. However, the proposed project would produce 25 percent less total emissions than buildout under the existing General Plan and zoning designations. The proposed project is considered consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan. The project's contribution to total SRA 18 emissions is very small in and of itself (less than two-tenths of one percent). Carbon monoxide con- centrations projected for 1990 (under the existing plus project condi- tions) at the modeled intersections are actually lower than existing concentrations. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. Water shall be applied to the site twice daily in compliance •with SCAQMO Rule 403 (Fugitive Oust Emissions) to mitigate the impact of construction -generated dust particulates. b. Traffic signalization systems proposed for the project shall be synchronized with other traffic signals in the vicinity to provide for a more efficient, uniform flow of traffic and avoid the air pollutant emission increases associated with excessive "stop -and -go" driving. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 4 of 10 c. All construction vehicles shall be equipped with proper emis- sion control equipment. Acoustic Environment Impact Exposure of future residents to future cumulative traffic noise vol- umes beyond the city's exterior noise standard of 65 dBA for residential use will occur at the project site. Short-term construction -related noise increases will also occur and may impact surrounding projects and project residents. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The applicant shall submit an acoustical analysis of the pro- posed development and an analysis of the effectiveness of pro- posed noise attenuation measures, as specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. The analysis shall also determine measures to reduce noise levels in exterior areas, other than driveways and parking areas,to 65 dB CNEL. b. Construction shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and restricted to 1U a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. All construction vehicles shall be equipped with noise reduction devices. c. The project sponsor shall provide a 10 -foot noise barrier in the form of a solid wall along the southeast portion of the site, which will mitigate noise levels in exterior areas other than driveways, and' parking areas to 65 dB CNEL. If the acoustical analysis described in mitigation measure #Ea finds a more efficient way of mitigating the noise levels from the Route 55 freeway, then the project sponsor shall comply. d. Second -story balconies and units near Baker Street and near SR -55 shall be sound attenuated by insulation, plexi -glass barriers or other appropriate measures if deemed necessary by the acoustical analysis. e. If necessary, the project sponsor shall install a two -foot wall or a continuous landscape buffer, with berming if neces- sary, along Baker Street frontage sufficient to result in acceptable exterior noise limits of 65 CNEL. Hydrology Impact Development of the vacant project site will introduce impervious surfaces. The volume of runoff will increase to approximately Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 5 of 10 8? 40 cfs during a 100 -year storm. The project site is subject to 100 -year flooding with average depth less than one foot. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been wade in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. Precise hydrologic studies and drainage design shall be pre- pared in conjunction with detailed site planning and design. All devices, drains, etc. proposed shall be designed in accord- ance with city of Costa Mesa and County of Orange standards. b. All residential structures shall be protected from 100 -year flood levels by ensuring that the lowest habitable floors are constructed at or above the base flood elevation. Any non- residential structures proposed for development below the base flood elevation shall be floodproofed. Such floodproofing involves the design of structures that are substantially imper- meable to the passage of floodwaters, and are capable of with- standing hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. c. The Santa Ana -Delhi Channel shall be improved with rip -rap, concrete, or other materials as determined by the Orange County Flood Control District at the inlet from the project site to prevent channel erosion due to the increase in runoff velocity resulting from project development. d. Short-term erosion and sedimentation impacts shall be mini- mized by implementing erosion control measures such as the fol- lowing: Diversion of offsite site; Prompt revegetation of Perimeter sandbagging ment; and . Regular sprinkling of phases. runoff away from the construction proposed landscaped areas; or temporary basins to trap sedi- exposed soils during construction e. Long-term impacts upon water quality shall be minimized through regular maintenance and sweeping of driveways and park- ing facilities to collect pollutants before they enter the drainage system. f. An erosion/siltation control plan for all phases of construc- tion shall be submitted by the applicant to the Regional Water Control Board prior to the initiation of construction activi- ties. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 6 of 10 Natural Resources/Energy Impact The project will contribute to cumulative demands upon regional energy supplies. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. Solar heating for pools within the project shall be required. b. The project shall meet the requirements of Title 24 to mini- mize the total consumption of energy. Police Protection Impact The project will contribute to a cumulative need for additional person- nel and equipment. Increased traffic generated by the project may increase the demand for police/emergency response services. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. To ensure an adequate degree of police protection to the project site, the Costa Mesa Police Department shall review all security and circulation aspects of the proposed site plan prior to the issuance of building permits. b. Security and design measures which incorporate "defensible space" concepts shall be used to the maximum extent feasible. Such measures typically involve burglary -resistant doors and windows, and adequate lighting in parking areas and walkways. Fire Protection Impact The proposed projet will place increased demands upon the Costa Mesa Fire Department, although specific manpower or equipment needs have not been defined. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 7 of 10 89 Findin s 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The project applicant shall participate in upgrading fire pro- tection services according to a formula developed by the Costa Mesa Fire Department. b. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Costa Mesa Fire Department shall review the detailed site plans and building plans to ensure that adequate access is available to emergency vehicles and that adequate fire protection features are included. Water Impact The project will create a demand for approximately 120,000 gallons per day. In the event of a severe drought, regional water supplies may become scarce. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are a otherwise of being ei ggn plea n edn which will mitigate this impact t that: a. Landscaping shall include maximum use of drought -tolerant species. b. Irrigation systems which minimize water waste shall be used to the greatest extent possible. Such measures should involve features such as the following: Raised planters and berming in conjunction with closely spaced, low volume, low angle (22=1/2 degree) sprinkler heads. Drip irrigation. Irrigation systems controlled automatically to ensure watering during early morning or evening hours to reduce evaporation losses. " water" s stems for The use of reclaimed water and/or gray Y irrigation. The project developers shall connect to the Orange een Acres" reclaimedowater should unty Water t thiists supply of r water e availstem °f able. reclaimed c. Interior water conservation measures shall be utilized. Low -flow plumbing fixtures and water pressure regulators to limit downstream pressure to a maximum of 60 psi shall be installed. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 8 of 10 d. Existing MCWU and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California facilities with easements adjacent to the project site shall be protected or relocated pursuant to the approval of both agencies. Sewer Impact The proposed project will generate approximately 93,000 gallons per day. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The applicant shall annex the project site into the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. b. A sewage flow study shall be submitted to the city, the CMSD and the OCSD to identify potential capacity deficiencies resulting from increased density of development. Furthermore, the CMSD should consider establishing an assessment district or other mechanisms through which project developers in the district would be required to contribute their proportionate share of the cost of areawide improvements. c. Any capacity deficiencies shall be alleviated by the project developer through construction of "upsized" facilities onsite and offsite pursuant to city and CMSD requirements. Parkiny During Construction Impact Parking for construction workers is currently inadequate offsite and may create area parking problems. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. Facilities shall be provided on the site or on adjacent vacant parcels to ensure that existing parking problems are not aggravated. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 9 of 10 Solid Waste . 91 Impact The project will generate approximately 8,834 pounds of solid waste per day. Findings 1. Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: a. The project's design shall consider means of reducing the amount of solid waste produced during construction and when the project is in use. Household trash compactors and imple- mentation of recycling programs (eg., newspaper drop-offs) represent potential ways of reducing project waste loads. Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 87-23 Page 10 of 10