GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 0004-22
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENE RAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 0004-22, A REQUEST TO CHANGE
THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ON A 2.71-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 901 E KATELLA
AVENUE
APPLICANT: INTRACORP HOMES, EMILIE SIMARD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has authority per Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Sections 17.10.010 and 17.10.020 to make a recommendation to the City Council to take action on General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22; and
WHEREAS, an application for General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22 was filed by Intracorp Homes, Emile Simard in accordance with the provisions of the OMC; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by state and local law; and
WHEREAS, Zone Change No. 1307-22 to change the property ’s zoning designation from Commercial Professional (C-P) to Residential Multiple Family (R-3), Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 18 82-22 were filed concurrently; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City C ouncil adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22, which was prepa red to analyze potential environmental impacts of the proposed project located at 901 E. Katella Avenue , includin g General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commiss ion conducted a duly advertised public hearing on March 18, 2024, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or in opposition to the project, including General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22 based on the following findings:
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SECTION 1 - FINDINGS
1. The requested General Plan Amendment to change the current land use designation for the project site from General Commercial, Max. 1.0 FAR (GC) to Medium Density Residential, 15 -24 dwelling units per acre (MDR) is consistent with the land use designation to the west, as presented in Attachment “A” to this Resolution.
2. The land uses allowed under th e MDR land use designation are compatible with the abutting Low Density Residen tial (LDR) land uses that would remain to the north, and General Commercial, Max 1.0 FAR (GC) land uses to the east, south, and west of the project site, which accommodates residential uses, a mix of retail and service commercial uses, and professional offices.
3. The proposed MDR land use designation enables the implementation of the Small Lot Subdivision Devel opment Standards , which allows for t he construction of small lot homes that provide a space -efficient and economical alternative to traditional single dwelling unit and multiple dwelling unit development. The project is consistent with the intent of the MDR land use designation, in that the project provides private and common open space with amenities, a pedestrian-friendly integration along both street frontages, is adjacent to public transportation, and is in close proximity to commercial, retail, medical and professional office s, and recreational uses. If the proposed project and associated discretionary acti ons are approved, the project would be consistent with the site’s new General Plan land use designation and would comply with the Genera l Plan polici es for MDR designated areas.
4. With adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 0004 -22, in conjunction with the subject development proposal establishing the Medium Density Residential land use designation for the site , the project is consistent with the goals a nd policies stated within the City ’s General Plan in that the project will enhance and promote quality of life in the community b y supporting and enhancing d iverse living environments. The project transforms and revita lizes a vacant AT&T facility with a sm all lot residential development that provides a space -efficient and economical alternative to traditional options for home ownership in the City. The project provides architecture and landscape design that emphasizes pedestrian orientation and safe and con venient access between uses. The project brings a residential population into an area where goods and services are offered by local business es, national retailers, and restaurants. The project supports the goals of the City’s Housing Element by bringing fo rward housing that increases the inventory of housing and diversifying the housing types available in the community. The creation of infill housing is consistent with Housing Element Policy Action 7.
The streetscape and sidewalk improvements included in the project address the goals of the Circulation and Mobility Element by facilitating pedestrian activity and connections between commercial, office, and entertainment destinations. The project also provides housing in proximity to bus service and a Class II (on-street) bikeway located on Cambridge Street. These factors contribute to the Cit y’s development of a multi -modal transportation network. Finally, providing housing in proximity to employment, services, and transit also supports the Natural Resourc es Element by establishing more efficient Draft
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relationships between land uses that encourage multi-modal travel and reduced dependence on traditional auto travel and associated vehicle trips in pursuit of reduced air pollution emissions.
SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 1882-22 was prepared to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the General Plan Amendment and associated development project, in conformance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per state CEQA guidelines Section 15070 and the local CEQA Guidelines. No land use impacts have been identified in the MND. The MND finds that the project will have less than significant impacts to the environment, with the implem entation standard c onditions, Project Design Features relating to Air Quality and Noise, and Mitigation Measures related to Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the City ’s General Plan Map be amended to incorporate the new MDR land use designation as depicted on maps provided in Attachment “A”.
ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2024.
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David Vazquez, Planning Commission Chair
I hereby certify t hat the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18 th day of March 2024 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
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Anna Pehoushek
Assistant Community Development Director
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 1307-22
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 1307-22
AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL
PROFESSIONAL TO RESI DENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY
TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE
MEDIUM DENSITY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION AND ZONING CLASS IFICATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW ON A 2.71-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 901 E. KATELLA AVENUE
APPLICANT: INTRACORP HOMES, EMILIE SIMARD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has authority per Orange Municipal Code Section 17.10.020 to make recommendations to the City Council to take action on Zone Change No. 1307-22; and
WHEREAS, an application for Zone Change No. 1307-22 was filed by Intracorp Homes, Emilie Simard in accordance with the provisions of the City of Orange Municipal Code (OMC); and
WHEREAS, Zone C hange No. 1307-22 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by state and local law; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 0004 -22 to change the property ’s General Plan designation from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (MD R), and Tentative Tract Map No. 0051 -22, Major Site Plan R eview No. 1111 -22, Des ign Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 were filed concurrently; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires consistency between a city’s general plan and zoning designations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22, which was prepared to analyze the potentially significant environmental impacts of the proposed project located at 9 01 E. Kate lla Avenue , including Zone Change No. 1307-22; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly advertised public hearing on March 18, 2024, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to t estify either in support of or opposition to the project, including Zone Change No. 1307-22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve Zone Change No. 1307-22 based on the following findings:
SECTION 1 - FINDINGS
1. The proposed zone change for the project site from C ommercial Professional (C -P) to Residential Multiple Family (R-3) makes the Project’s zoning consistent with the Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use designation established by t he Project’s General Plan Amendment No. 0004-22, as required by law (Government Code Section 65860).
2. The R-3 zoning and implementation of the Small Lot Subdivision D evelopment Standards allows a small lot residential development use and physical development conditions that are generally compatible with the Single Family Residential, 7 ,000 square foot lot (R-1-7) zoning to the north, Residential Multiple Family (R -3) zoning to the east, and Commercial Professional (C -P) zoning to the east , south, and west which accommodate s residential uses, a mix of retail and service commercial uses , and professional offi ces. The zoning supports the pattern of residential development east and west of the site on Katella Avenue.
SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 1882-22 was prepared to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the zone change and associated development project, in conformance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per state CEQA guidelines Section 15070 and the local CEQA Guidelines. No land use impacts have been identified in the MND. The MND finds that the project will have less than significant impacts to the environment, with the implem entation standard conditions, Project Design Features relating to Air Quality and Noise, and Mitigation Measures related to Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the City ’s Zoning Map be amended to incorporate the new Residential Multiple Family zoning district as depicted on maps provided in Attachment “A”.
ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2024.
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David Vazquez, Planning Commission Chair
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18 th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
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Anna Pehoushek
Assistant Community Development Director
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0051-22
MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 1111-22
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 5092-22
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0293-23
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1882-22
RESOLUTION NO. PC 08-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0051 -22, MAJOR
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 1111-22, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 5092-22, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0293 -23, MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DEC LARATION NO. 1882-22 AND ASSOCIAT ED
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
FOR THE REDEVELOPME NT OF A VACANT AT&T FACILITY
WITH 49, TWO -AND THREE -STORY SINGLE -FAMLY SMALL
LOT HOMES, OPEN SPACE RECREATION AREAS, GUEST
PARKING, AND RELATED SIT E IMPROVEMENTS ON A 2.71 -
ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 901 E KATELLA AVENUE
APPLICANT: INTRACORP HOMES, EMILIE SIMARD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has authority per Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Section 17.08.020 to review and make a recommendation to the City Council on Tentative Tract M ap No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Dec laration No. 1882-22 for the redevelopment of an existing 2.71-acre vacant AT&T facility with 49, two -and three-story single-family small lot homes, open space recreation areas, guest parking, and related site improvements, located at 901 E. Katella Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the applications for Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293-23, and Mitigated Negative Dec laration No. 1882 -22 were filed by Intracorp Homes, Emilie Simard (“applicant”) in accordance with the provisions of the OMC; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 00 04-22 to change the General Plan Land Use Element desi gnation from General Commercial, Max. 1.0 FAR (GC) to Medium Density Residential 15-24 dwelling units per acre (MDR), and Zone Change No. 1307-22 to change the Zoning from Commercial Professional (C -P) to Residential Multiple Family (R -3) were filed concurrently; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 were processed in the time and manner prescribed by state and local law; and
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WHEREAS, on November 1, 2023 , the City’s interdepartmental Staff Review Committee completed its review of the project and recommended the applications proceed to the Design Review Committee subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2024, the City’s Design Revie w Committee reviewed the Project and recommended denial to the Planning Commission by a 5-2 vote.
WHEREAS, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and concluded that the project will have less than significant impacts to the environment with the implemen tation of standard conditions, Project Design Features re lating to Air Quality and Noise, and Mitigation Measures related to Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources; and
WHEREAS, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 was circulated for public review and commen ts for 30 days as required by CEQA, with the comment pe riod beginning November 9, 2023 and ending December 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information presented in Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22, including any written comments received during the public review period; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted one duly advertised public hearing o n March 18, 2024, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or in opposition to Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 upon property described in Attachment “A” to this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111-22, Design Review No. 5092-22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the redevelopment of an existing 2.71 -acre vacant AT&T facility with 49, two -and three- story single-family small lot homes, open space recreation areas, guest parking, and related site improvements, located at 901 E. Katella Avenue, based on the following findings:
SECTION 1 – GENERAL PLAN FINDINGS
1. The project must be consistent with the goals and poli cies stated within the City’s General Plan.
With adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 0004 -22, in conjunction with the subject development proposal establishing the Medium Density Residential land use designation for the site , the project is consistent with the goa ls and p olicies stated within the City ’s General Plan in that the project will enhance and promote quality of life in the Draft
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community b y supporting and enhancing d iverse living environments. The project transforms and revita lizes a vacant AT&T fa cility with a small lot residential development that provides a space -efficient and economical alternative to traditional options for home ownership in the City. The project provides architecture and landscape design that emphasizes pedestrian orientation and safe and convenient access between uses. The project brings a residential population into an area where goods and services are offered by local business es, national retailers, and restaurants. The project supports the goals of the City’s Housing Elemen t by bringin g forward housing that increases the inventory of housing and diversifying the housing types available in the community. The creation of infill housing is consistent with Housing Element Policy Action 7.
The streetscape and sidewalk improveme nts included in the project address the goals of the Circulation and Mobility Element by facilitating pedestrian activity and connections between commercial, office, and entertainment destinations. The project also provides housing in proximity to bus ser vice and a C lass II (on-street) bikeway located on Cambridge Street. These factors contribute to the Cit y’s development of a multi -modal transportation network. Finally, providing housing in proximity to employment, services, and transit also supports the Natural Res ources Element by establishing more efficient relationships between land uses that encourage multi-modal travel and reduced dependence on traditional auto travel and associated vehicle trips in pursuit of reduced air pollution emissions.
SECTION 2 – TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FINDINGS
1. The proposed division of land complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and Title 16, Subdivisions, of the Orange Municipal Code, and all other resolutions and ordinances of this City, including, but not limited to, requirements concerning area, improvements and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposa l facilities, water supply availability, public safety facilities and environmental protection.
The p roposed tent ative tract map for the small lot subdivision complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act , OMC Title 16, Subdivisions, and all other resolutions and ordinances of this City , including the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance (OMC Section 17.14.270). Further, the tract m ap for the small lot subdivision establishes private and common use areas for the proposed residential development on a vacant paved site that was used as a commercial facility . Site plannin g requirements related to area, improvements and design, floodwate r drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, public safety facilities and environmental protection have been addressed either via project design components shown on the proposed plans or through conditions of approval. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
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SECTION 3 – MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FINDINGS
1. The project design is compatible with surrounding development and neighborhoods (OMC 17.10.060.H.1).
The project si te is in an area of the city th at contains a mix of single and multi-family residential uses, as well as commercial development. The proposed project introduces a contemporary residential design that is intended to respond to the eclectic contemporary visual character of the area . The proposed density and small lot single-family product type provide a transition between the traditional single-family neighborhoods to the north and the denser multifamily condominium and apartment developments to west. The three-story building height integrates with the large scale two-story commercial buildings to the east and south t hat direct massing tow ards the Katella Avenue frontage. The project considers the single-story residents to the north by providing a two-story building height, second-story step backs between 12 and 15 feet and clerestory windows on north building elevations, and a green screen along the entire north property line to minimize privacy concerns . The streetscape and landscape design, project lighting, and signage enhance the architectural aesthetics and contribute to the integration of the project with the surrounding development. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
2. The project conforms to City development standards and any applicable special design guidelines or specific plan requirements (OMC 17.10.060.H.2).
The proposed development conforms with th e OMC and the City’s Small Lot Subdivision Development Standards and Guidelines, except for entry drive widths off of Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue (arterial highways). The reduction in width will be addressed through the approval of Administrative Adjustment No. 0293-23, which would allow a 10% reduction to the required 30-foot-wide entry drive width off arterial highways for both the Cambri dge Street an d K atella Avenue entries. The Planning Division, together with the Public Works Department, Subdivision and Tra ffic Divisions reviewed the request and found the reduced driveway widths adequate for the proposed development.
The project also c omplies with the Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines in that the three- story building height integrates with the large scale two-story commercial buildings to the east and south that direct massing tow ards the Katella Avenue frontage. Two-story units with stepped back second stories, strategic window placement, and green screening along the north property line , take into consideration the adjacent one -story single family residential development to the north. The architectural design incorporates varied roof forms, arched openings, unique window arrangements, trim and siding, and façade plane changes that help break up the massing a nd provide visual interest along the street frontages. The building orientations along Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue consider the site’s ch aracteristics in that the main entrances are oriented towards the streets and sidewalks to create a relationshi p between the buildings and pedestrian s and establish a strong tie to the street frontages . The streetscape improvements are intende d to provide a friendly pedestrian -oriented interface with the sidewalk for existing and anticipated Draft
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patterns of pedestria n activity in the area and encourage pedestrian linkage between the project and surrounding uses . There are no specific plan requireme nts applicable to th e project. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
3. The project provides for safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both on- and off-site (OMC 17.10.060.H.3).
This project was reviewed by the City’s interdepartmental Staff Review Committee and vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both on and off -site, were found to b e safe and adequate. The Planning Division , together with the Public Works Department, Subdivision and Traffic Divisions reviewed the Administrativ e Adjustment request and found the reduced driveway widths adequate for the proposed development. Vehicle access is provided by two -way entrance driveways along Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue. These entry drives connect to a looped priva te interior roadwa y that provid es vehicle and pedestrian access to the main entrances and g arages of t he dwelling units.
Pedestrian access from the street frontages is provided via paved walkways at the Cambridge Street driveway, at the southwest corner of the site, and thr ough gated courtyards for each unit along Cambridge Street and Katella Av enue. The p roject also provides convenient pedestrian access to nearby shopping, restaurants, office, and residential uses, as well as to the bus stop located on Kat ella Avenue, adjac ent to the southwest corner of the site , and the Cl ass II ( On-Street) bikeway on Cam bridge Street.
Interior walkways are provided on the east and west sides of the interior residential island that connects to a landscaped paseo that leads to unit entries and at the ent rance to the pocket park along the northern bo undary providing access to the park. In addition, the Site Distance Analysis include d in Appendix L of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 analyzed inbound left turns to the project from Cambridge Street and determined that sight lines could be obstructed by v ehicles queued in the southbound left -turn lane and/or southbound through lane at the interse ction of Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue, which could potentially create a dangerous turn ing movement. As a result, a traffic mitigation measure (MM Trans -1) i s included in the M itigated Negative Declaration that requires the applicant to install striping modifications or signag e to prohibit southbound left turn movement from Cambridge Street into the project.
The design of the vehicular and pedestrian network for the site supports the goals and policies of the Circulation & Mobility Element of the General Plan which focus on achieving safe and comprehensive circulation that sustains quality of life in Or ange neighborhoods. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
4. City services are available and adequate to serve the project (OMC 17.10.060.H.4).
The project was reviewed by the City’s interdepartmental Staff Review Committee and City servi ces were foun d to be sufficient to serve the project. The project is an infill development located on a site that is already developed as a commercial use in an area of the City that i s essentially built out. As such, City services are already available in the area to serve the site. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
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5. The project has b een designed to fully mitigate or substantially minimize adverse environmental effects (OMC 17.10.060.H.5).
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 analyzes the environmental impacts of the project and requires implementation of standard conditions, Project Design Features relating to Air Quality and Noise, and Mitigation Measures related to B iological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources. These mitigation measures reduce th e environmental effects of the project to a less than significant level. The project, therefore, meet s this finding.
SECTION 4 – DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
1. The project design upholds communit y aesthetics through the use of an internally consistent, integrated design th eme and is consistent with all adopted specific plans, applicable design standards, and their required findings (OMC 17.10.07.G.3).
The project is neither located in a specific p lan area nor an area of the City subject to design standards. The surrounding community is characterized by a mix of land use types and design styles with no specific architectural theme. Adjacent commercial and residential buildings are generally contempo rary in style, one and two stories in height, have varied roof forms, and rect angular and arched openings. The area along Katella Avenue is also in transition with the new three -story Katella Terrace senior apa rtments (1249 E. Katel la Avenue) under constru ction to the east, Kiddie Academy daycare facility (232 E. Katella Avenue) and Rapids Express Car Wash (1325 W. Katella Avenue) to the west, and five-story multi -family apartm ents (Garrison Mo dern Apartments, 1725 W. Katella Avenue) further to the west.
The proposed project will revitalize the neighborhood by r eplacing an existing, obsolete two-story AT&T facility and surface parking lot with a distinctive, contemporary residential devel opment that integrates with the surrounding de velopment along Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue. In addition, the project includes the removal of an existing non-stealth wireless communication facility which will improve the area aesthetics. The three -story building height integrates with the large scale two -story commercial buildings to the east and south that direct massing toward s the Katella Avenue frontage. Two -story units located along the northern boundary take into consideration the adjacent one -story single-family residential development to the north.
The architect ural design incorporates a combination of hip, flat, and shed roof forms, unique window arrangements and details, arched openings, use of trim and siding, and façade plane changes to add visual inter est. The proposed landscape desig n, project lighting, and signage will enhance the architectural aesthetics and will c ontribute to the integration of the project with the surrounding development. Streetscape enhancements along Cambridge Street and Katella Avenue provide an appealing pedes trian friendly environment to encourage pedestrian activity and linkage to surrounding commercial a nd residential uses, and public transportation. This project presents a unifying theme and results in an internally consistent design that is compatible with the eclectic mix of styles Draft
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in the surrounding area. Further, in order to accommodate this residential development project, a Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, and implementation of the Small Lot Subdivision Development Standards will allow a space effi cient alternative housing type which would create an additional opportunity for homeowner ship in the City of Orange.
The project, therefore, meets this finding.
SECTION 5 – ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
1. The reduction in standards will not be detrime ntal to the public health, safety, and general welfare of persons resid ing or working on the su bject property or in the v icinity (OMC 17.10.050.E.1).
The applicant is requesting an Administrative Adjustment to allow for a 2-foot, 5-inch to 3-foot (10%) reduction to the required 30-foot-wide entry drive width off of arterial highways for both the Cambrid ge Street and Katella Avenue entries. The Planning Division, together with the Public Works Department, Subdivision and Tra ffic Divisions reviewed the reque st and found that the reduced drive way widths are adequate and will not be detrimental to public safety or the general welfa re of persons on or in the vicinity of the property. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
2. Issuance of the permit does not compromise the intent of this code (OMC 17.10.050.E.2).
Granting the administrative adjustment does not compromise the intent of the OMC because the requested reduction continues to accommodate a functional and efficient site plan and on-site circulation. The project, therefore, meets this finding.
SECTION 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882 -22 was prepared to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the pro ject, in conformance with the provi sions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Stat e CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 and in conformance with local CEQA guidelines. The Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and ass ociated Mitigation Monitoring and R eporting Program contain an adequate assessment of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. The Planning Commission finds that the pro ject will have less than significant impacts to the environment with the implementation of st andard conditions, Project Design Features relating to Air Quality and Noi se, and Mitigation Measures related to Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
On November 9, 2023, a Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 was filed with the Orange Count y Clerk Recorder, posted at the site in two locations, mailed to 122 property owners and tenants within a 400-foot radius of the project site, potentially affected cities, public agencies, utility service providers, and published in the Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on November 9, 2023. The public review period began on Nove mber 9, 2023, and Draft
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ended on December 11, 2023. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was made publicly availab le at the Community Development Department, City Clerk’s office, and the City’s website.
Public comments on Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22 were received from the California Department of Transportation (Caltr ans) and 37 neighboring community m embers.
Responses to comments addressing feedback relevant to environmental impacts received during the public review period were incorporated into th e final Mitigated Negative Declarat ion.
Comments did not change the conclusions of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22.
SECTION 7 – CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed:
General:
1. All Project Design Features and Mitigation Measures identified in Mitigated Negativ e Declaration No. 1882-22 and in the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, included as Attachment s 9 and 10 to the Planning Commission staff report for this project, shall be incorporated as conditions of approval for the project by the f inal decision-making body and shall be implemented as described in Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1882-22.
2. If not utilized, project approvals expire two years from the approval date. Extensions of time may be granted in accordance with Orange Munici pal Code ( OMC) Section
17.08.060.
3. Within two (2) business days of approval by the final decision -making body for this project, the appli cant shall deliver to the Planning Divisio n a cashier ’s check payable t o 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 t he Notice of Determination required und er Public Resourc es Code 21152 1 4 Cal.
Code Regulations 15075 . If it is determined that there will be no impact on wildlife resources, the fee shall be as required based on the current fee schedule.
4. Within two (2) business days o f approval by the final decision -making body for this project, the applicant shall submit a deposit to the P lanning Division for the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Time spent by City staff to complete the project will be charged to the applicant on an hourly basis, in accordance with the city’s fee schedule.
5. These conditions shal l be reprinted o n the second and third pages of the construction documents when submitted to the Building Division for the plan check process.
6. This project shall conform in substance and be maint ained in gen eral conformance with plans and as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, unless modified by the City Council.
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7. This project is approved as a precise plan and shall conf orm to, and be maintained in accordance with, plans and exhibits labeled as Attachment 7 in the Planning Commission staff report for this project (date stamped received February 23, 2024 ), includ ing modifications required by the conditions of approval. After any application has been approved, if changes are proposed , a changed plan m ay be submitted to the Community Development Director for approval. If the Community Development Director determines that the proposed change complies wit h the pr ovisions and the spirit and intent of the approval action, and that the action would have been the same for the changed plan as for the approved plan, the Community Development Director may approve the changed plan administratively. If the Community Development Director determines that the proposed change does not comply with the provisions and the spirit and intent of the approval action, and that the ac tion would not have been the same for th e changed plan as for the approved plan, the Community Development Director shall require the change to be approved by the Design Review Committee, Planning Commission, and/or City Council, as appropriate and as determined by the Community Development Director.
8. Subsequent modifications to the approved architecture, color scheme, and lan dscape plan specifically shall be submitted for review and approval to the Community Development Director. Should the modifications be considered substantial, the modifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.
9. The applicant agrees, as a condition of the City’s approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 0051-22, Major Site Plan Review No. 1111 -22, Design Review No. 5092 -22, Administrative Adjustment No. 0293 -23, and Mitigated Nega tive Declaration No. 1882 - 22, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, at applicant’s expense, the City, its officers, agents, and employees (“City”) from and against any claim, action or proceeding brought against the City, including, but not limited to, any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the ti me period provided in Governm ent Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void or annul the City’s approval, to challenge the determination made by the City under the California Environmenta l Quality Act (“CEQA”) or to challenge the reasonablene ss, legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify applicant of any such claim, action or procee ding to which the City receives notice and to cooperate fully with the applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any and al l costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, court costs and attorney’s fees that the City may be required to pay, including any expenses ordered by a court or expe nses incurred through the Office of the City Attorney in connection with said claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any claim, acti on or proceeding but such participation shall not relieve applicant of the obligations of this condition. In the event the ap plicant is required to defend City in connection with such claim, action or proceeding, City shal l have the right to approve counse l to so defend the City, approve all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted and approv e any all settlements, which approval(s) shall not be unreasonably withheld. The obligations set forth herein remain in full force and effect throughout all stages of litigation including any and all a ppeals of any lower court judgment rendered in the proc eeding. Further, Draft
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applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City for all costs an d expenses incurred in enforcing this provision.
10. The applicant shall c omply with all federal, state, and local laws, including all City regulations. Violation of any of thos e laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this permit.
11. The project approval includes certai n fees and/or other exactions. Pursuan t to Government Code Section 66020, these conditions or requiremen ts constitute written notice of the fees and/or exactions. The appli cant is hereby notified that the ninety (90) day protest period commencing from the date of approval of the project has begun. If the applicant fails to file a protest regarding these conditions or requirements, the applicant is legally barred from later challenging such exactions per Governmen t Code Section 66020.
12. Prior to building p ermits, the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees, including but not limited to: Ci ty sewer connection, Orange County S anitation District Connection Fee , Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP), Fire Facility, Police Facility, Park A cquisition, Library, Sanitation District, and School District, as required.
13. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall pay any out standing monies due to t he City for Planning Division entitlement activities related to this project.
14. Building permits sha ll be obtained for all future co nstruction work, as re quired by the City of Orange, Community Development Department’s Building Divisi on. Failure to obtain th e required building permits may cause for revocation of the entitlements provided.
15. All signage sha ll comply with Sign Regulations of the OMC, Chapter 17.36 . Project signage shall be subject to Community Development Director approval.
16. Grading operations shall be restricted to Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with limi ted grading as necessary permitted on Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mechanics may service the equipment up to two hours after each shift.
17. All other construction activities (i.e. not grading operations) shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance, OMC Chapter 8.24, and shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No construction activity will b e permitted on Sundays and Federal holidays.
18. Any new lighting on the premise shall be installed in such a way to direct, control, and screen the lighting to prevent off site light spillage onto adjoining properties and shall not be maintained in a manner constituting a nuisance to adjacent and surrounding properties.
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19. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall schedule a light reading inspection with the Crime Prevention Bureau. The lighting shall be tested and confi rmed to determine if the lighting meets or exceeds the exterior boundary standards. The applicant shall use shielding so as to e nsure that the light standards meet the requirements of O MC Section 17.12.030 for areas beyond the property’s exterior boundaries . Light spillage or pollution to surrounding residential areas shall not exceed a maintained minimum of 0.5 foot-candle.
20. Prior to building permit s, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that all mechanical and air conditioning equ ipment shall be s hielded and screened fro m view from adjacent streets and properties. The screening shall be integrated architecturally with the building and painted to match the walls of the building.
21. Prior to building permit s, all requ ired parki ng spaces shall b e shown on construction documents as doubled striped to City standards at the time of approval.
22. Any graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours from ap plicant/property owner’s receipt of the City’s notification. Notification shall be deemed received if sent by certified mail to the address last provided by the applicant/property owner.
23. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall identify the precise location of existing walls proposed for d emolition, if applicable. If the location of the existing wall slated for demolition is wholly or partially upon an adjacent prope rty, the applicant shall secure the property own er(s) approval to demolish and replace the wall prior to building permit issuance. The applicant will be responsible for any site repairs to walls damaged through demolition activity.
24. Prior to building permit s, the applicant shall prepare a final landsca ping and irrigation plan consistent with the grading plans, site plans, and th e conceptual landscaping plan as proposed for the project for the review and approval of the Community Development Director in coordination with the Public Works Director.
25. Prior to City approval of the landscape plans, the ap plicant shall r eview the approv ed Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and ensure the propose d landscape pl ans are consistent with the projec t grading plans and show the proposed structural storm wate r treatment BMPs incorporated into the project.
26. Prior to buil ding permits, all landscaping located within public areas shall be shown on the landscape plans and shall include the installation of root barrier s acceptable to the Public Works Department on the sid ewalk side of the tree or where conditions warra nt the installation of a Deep Root box as directed by the Public Works Director.
27. Prior to building permit s, final landscaping plans for the project shall be designed to comply with the City’s Water Effici ent Landscape Guidelines as described in Section IX et al of the Ci ty of Or ange Landscape Standards and Specifications. The project landscape architect shall submit documentation certifying complia nce with this Draft
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requirement (Appendix B of the City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications) for review and approval by the Community Development Director in coordination with the Public Works Director.
28. Prior to certificate of occupancy, all landscaping improvements shall be com pleted according to the approve d plans, the City of Or ange Water Effici ent Landscape Guidelines, and Ci ty of Orange L andscape Standards and Specifications. The project landscape architect shall submit documentation certifying compliance with this requirement (Appendix E of the City of O range Landscape Standards and Specifications) for review a nd approval by the Community Development Director, in coordination with the Public Works Director.
29. Prior to building permit s, City required irrigation and landscape ins pection notes, in accordance with the City of Orange Landscap e Standards and Specific ations, shall be placed on the final landscape plan, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director in coordination with the Public Works Director.
30. Prior to building permit s, the final landscape plan shall be re viewed and approved by the Public Works Director when landscaping is proposed within the public right-of-way and/or the project is constructing Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) in landscaped areas.
31. Prior to buil ding permit s, the final landscape plan shall include a note that a fully automated irrigation system will be provided.
32. Prior to building permit s, landscape plans shall include landscape area calculations needed for State landscape water use reporting.
33. Prior to building permits, a Tree Removal Permit shall be approved by the Community Services Director in accordance with the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance. A plan is required for submittal to the City depic ting all of the exist ing on-site trees, the s pecifics of each tree, and the number of trees proposed for removal and replacement.
34. Landscape maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to allow all trees to retain their full canopy height for screening and full canopy breadth for shade at poi nt of maturity, except as required for public safety purposes.
35. Landscaping shall be maintained so a s to not interfere with lighting or addressing. All landscape areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy conditi on. Should th e plant material die, it shall be replaced at the earliest time with similar plant material.
36. Prior to building permit s, the applicant shall install three new Camphor street trees to fill in the gaps along the Katella Avenue frontage. Tree well s shall measure 6 feet by 6 feet, and tree spacing shall be 35 feet on center. Tree variety and placement shall be approved by the Public Works Department, Tree Services Coordinator.
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37. The Homeowner’s Association shall maintain the dense row of shrubs and trees planted along the norther n property line and northeast corner of the site in a neat and healthy condition. The trees and shrubs shall be irri gated, routinely trimmed, a nd adequately maintained so as to not interfere with the overhead utility lines or caus e overgrowth into adjacent neighboring properties. Dead or removed trees and landscape material shall be replaced by the Homeowner’s Association with a similar plant material at the earlies t feasible time.
38. The Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) of the Homeowner’s Association for the project shall stipulate that the Homeowner’s Association will maintain the trees and shrubs along the north property line for Lots 1 through 12 to retain visual screeni ng of neighboring properties and require the trees and shrubs to be irrigated, routinely trimmed, and adequately maintained so as to not interfere with the overhead utility lines or cause overgrowth into adjacent neighboring properties and that dead or removed trees and landscape material shall be replaced by the Homeowner ’s Associatio n with a simil ar plant material at the earlies feasible time.
39. Patio covers, pergolas, canopies, umbre llas larger than five feet in diameter, or similar shade structures, unsecured furniture, and overhead patio string lighting , on roof top decks are prohibited. Heat lamps and other outdoor accessory fixtures shall be secured in place and shall not extend above the height of the roof parapet/balcony railing.
40. The CC&Rs of the Homeowner’s Assoc iation for the project shall include enforceable restrictions prohibiting patio covers, pergolas, canopies, umbrellas larger than five feet in diameter, or similar shade structures, unsecured furniture, and overhead patio string lighting on roof top decks , and require that heat lamps and other outdoor accessory fixtures be secure d in place and to not extend above the height of the roof parapet/balcony railing.
41. Storage of trash bins on the private street and within parking spaces is prohibited. A 20 feet by 20 fe et inside clear area in each garage is to be maintained at all times for its intended use as vehicle parking. Guest parking shall remain available for and is used by guests. Parking in fire access areas is prohibited. The Fire Chief can, at his/her discretion, require further street markings for fire lanes (inclu ding red curbing) if signage fails to keep fire lanes clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
42. The CC&Rs of the Homeowner ’s Association for the project shall contain enforceable restrictions prohibiting s torage of trash bins on the private street and with in parking spaces. CC&Rs shall also require a 20 feet by 20 feet inside clear area in each garage to be maintained at all times for its intended use as vehicle parking. CC&Rs shall contain enforceable restricti ons to en sure guest parking remains available for and is used by guests. The CC&Rs shall contain enforceable restrictions that prohibit parking in fire access area s. The CC&Rs shall co ntain a provision that the Fire Chief can, at his /her discretion, require further street markings for fire lanes (incl uding red curbing) if signage fails to keep fire lanes clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
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43. Any changes to the CC&Rs at any time after building permit issuance shall require review and written approval by the Community Development Director.
44. Each unit is to maintain a minimum of 120 cubic feet of storage within the garage and outside of the 20 feet by 20 feet inside clear area, as shown on the submittal floor plans.
45. The CC&Rs shall indicate that each unit is to maintain a minimum of 120 cubic feet o f storage within the garage and outside of the 20 feet by 20 feet inside clear area, as shown on the submittal floor plans.
46. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the Final Tract Map shall dedicate to the City and its assigns, and the City shall approve th e method and language of the dedication, the right to enter the private streets and driveways for the maintenance of public utilities (if an y), emergency access, trash collection, and for any other reasons stated in the dedication mechanism.
47. The project shall maintain all structural, treatment and low impact development BMPs at the frequency specified in the approved WQMP. Upon t ransfer of ownership or management responsibilities for the project site, the applicant shall no tify the Public Works Department o f the new person(s) or entity responsible for maintenance of the BMPs.
Fire Department:
48. Plans submitted for Building Plan Review shall comply with the California Fire Code as amended by the City and as frequently amended and in effect at the time of appl ication for Building Permit. Onsite fire department access will req uire easement recording prior to issuance of a rough grading permit and shall be reviewed by the Fire Department prior to approval.
49. Because new p roperty lines extend into the shared roadw ays, the easement from Condition #4 9 shall include reciprocal access amongst all properties. Recording shall include a Declaration of Restrictions in perpetuity, to include impact and liability being created by the shared obligation of all property owners and future individuals with interest to e ach property. All maintenance of, i ncluding but not limited to , roadways, utility mains, fire lane signage, markings, fire lines, fire hydrants testing and servic e, and all equipment thereto with the reciprocal easement.
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50. Prior to c ertificate of occupancy, residential dwellings shall display a street number in a prominent location on the street side of the residence in such a position that the number is easily visible to approaching emergency vehicles. The numerals shall be no less than four inches in height and shall be of a contrasting color to the background to which they are attached. Single family dwellings shall have these numerals illuminated during the hours of darkness. In addition, any use which affords vehicular access to t he rear through any Draft
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driveway, alleyway or parking lot shall als o display the same numbers on the rear of the building.
51. Prior to building permit s, construction plans shall show that all structures comply with the requirements of OMC Chapter 15.52 Building Security Stand ards, which relates to the use of specific hardware, doors, windows, lighting, etc . (Ord. No. 7 -79).
Architectural drawings shall include sections of the Ordinance that apply under “Sec urity Notes”. An “Approved Products List 1/08” of hardware, windows, etc. is available upon request.
52. Prior to building permit s, the applicant shall include defensible landscaping in the greenbelt areas on the southeast and southwest perimeters of the s ite. Thorny vegetation will a llow for better access control into the site, deter criminal intrusion, and transient activity.
Public Works Department, Traffic Division:
53. Prior to grading permits, the east side on Cambridge Street shall be posted and painted for “No Stopping Anytime” to ensure that there are no obstructions within the sight triangles.
Public Works Department, Subdivision Section:
54. The applicant shall obtain a grading permit from the Public Works Depart ment prior to start of any site demolition, clearing and grubbing, and grading.
55. Prior to building permits, the final map and CC&R s or Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded (model homes excluded).
56. Prior to certificate of occupancy, monuments shall be set based on a field survey.
57. Prior to certificate of occupa ncy, t he Surveyor -of-Record shall file a Certific ate of Monumentation to ensure completion of field survey.
58. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall dedicate on the tract map a three-foot right- of-way along Cambridge Street and corner cut -off on th e northeast corner of Katella Avenue and Cambridge Street to accommodate a sidewalk access ramp per City Standard Plans.
59. Prior to building permit s and final map recordation , t he CC&R s or Maintenance Agreement shall be subject to a joint review by the Co mmunity Development Director, Public Works Director, and City Attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay for the review of the CC& Rs by the City Attorney, Public Works Director and the Community Development Director at the City’s hourly billing rate.
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60. Prior to grading permit s, all works within the public right -of-way and public utility easements will require encroachment permits, includi ng sidewalk and driveway constructions and utility main and lateral constructions.
61. Prior to grading permit s, all p ublic infrastructur es, including street sections, sidewalk , driveway apron, and utilities shall comply with City of Orange Standard Plans and Specifications.
62. Prior to certificate of occupancy, u tilities serving the development, such as electric, cable television, street li ghting and communication shall be insta lled underground, completed, and approved by the appropriate utility provider.
63. Prior to certificate of occupancy, t he applicant shall remove unused driveway approaches and restore them to full he ight curb and gutte r, including any sidewalk restoration a t the driveway apron.
64. Prior to grading pe rmits, driveway aprons shall conform to Public Works Standard Pla n 115 for commercial driveways with ADA accessibility.
65. Prior to grading permit s, all d riveway approaches shall conform to ADA st andards for wheelchair access conforming to Public Works Standard Plans 115 and 116.
66. Prior to certificate of occupancy, an unobstructed pedestrian access way of 5 feet width shall be maintained at all time s for the sidewalk. The unobstructed access shal l increase to 6 feet when there is no planting strip between the sidewalk and the street curb.
67. Prior to certif icate of occupancy, the applicant shall provide adequate wheelchair accessibility around driveway aprons that do not conform to current ADA standards.
68. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall repair any cracked, uneven, or damaged public sidewalk, curb and gutter along property frontage.
69. The applicant shall be required to install new streetlights or upgrade existing streetlights along Cambridge Street as required by the City of Orange Traffic Division. Contact Medel Llanes at (714) 744-5535 for further details.
70. Immediately following entitlement approvals , the applicant shall coordinate with Southern California Edison the point of connection for the street lighting.
71. Prior to grading permits, the applicant shall protect in place all existing street trees within the limits of the development per the Public Works Department Street Tree Coordinator.
72. Prior to certificate of occupancy, sanitary sewer system connections from the buildings to the public mainline shall be private and maintained by the property owner.
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73. Prior to grading permit s, the applicant shall submit a gra ding plan in comp liance wit h City standards for review and approval by the Public Works Director. All grading and improvements on the subject property shall be made in accordance with the Manual of Grading and Standard Plans an d Specifications to the satis faction of the Pu blic Works Director. The applicant may be required to include Phased Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Site Demolition Plan, and Utility Plan as parts of the Grading Plan.
74. Prior to grading permits, plan preparation and submitt als shall be per the Development Services Plan Preparation Guidelines and C hecklist, and Checklist for Submittal Packages.
75. Prior to grading permit s, the applicant shall pro vide a geotechnical report to accompany the Grading Plan review.
76. Prior to grading permit s, a Hydrology Study/Report or Drainage Assessment Letter shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. The Hydrology Study/Report shall comply wi th the Orange County Hydrology Manual and Addenda (OCHM). Design Storm Frequency at a minimum, sh all be 10 -year storm (25-year in a sump condition), and a 1 00-year storm event. Proposed improvements shall comply with freeboard requirements per OCHM and County Local Drainage Manuals.
77. Prior to grading permits, site grading shall conform to the latest California Building Code Section 1804. The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of 5% for pervious surfaces, and 2% for impervious surfaces, at a minimum distance of 10 feet.
78. Prior to grading per mits, any soil imported or exported shall require a Transportation Permit from the Public Works Department, Traffic Division.
79. Prior to grading permits, approval by the City Council will be required prior to import or export of soil exceeding 30,0 00 cubic yards. A dirt haul route shall be approved by the City Council and the travel path is subject to pavement deterioration evaluation (O.M.C.
10.67.030(B).
80. Prior to submittal of the grading plan for plan check, th e applicant shall submit a deposit to cover plan check and inspection services fees related to the grading activities.
81. The Grading Plan shall detail all of the locations where retaining walls will be constructed. Geometric de tail of retaining walls shall be shown on the Grading Plan, including mat erial type, dimensions, backfill, and subdrains. A building permit i s also required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall prior to construction. Structural details and design calculations shall be submitted as a separate docum ent and will be reviewed and pe rmitted by the City’s Building Division.
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82. Any grading outside of the owner’s propert y boundary shall require the applicant to either obtain temporary construction easements or permission by adjacent property owners in a form suitable to the Public Works Director.
83. The applicant shall show all sewer and storm drain lines on t he Grading Plan. Other utility lines, such as water lines, may also be shown on Grading Plan for reference.
84. The applicant shall show all structural BMPs for water quality purpose s on the Grading Plan. Water quality features shown on the Grading Plan must match the WQMP.
85. The applicant shall maintain in good condition all on-site driveways where heavy -duty trucks would travel.
86. Prior to grading permit s, and prior to building f oundation construction, a Certificate Letter of Line and Grade shall be submitted to the Public Works Department Construction Inspector demonstrating that the site grading and pad elevation ar e completed according to the Grading Plan.
87. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall submit an address number request, including an a ddressing plan, to the Public Works Department for review and approval in accordance with the following: An address shall be required for equipment structures.
Address numbers shall be illuminated, in a contrasting color, and between 6 and 12 inches in height. For any buildings in the back, not clear in sight from the street, and illuminated address sign shall be placed in the front. The building closes t to the street frontage shall have the closest address number.
Public Works Department, Water Division:
88. Prior to grading permit s, the applicant shall provide grading and utility plans that show the upgrade of the 6” cast iron pipe water main line to 8” diameter water main line. The limits of the upgrade will be along the Katella Avenue and Cambridge Street frontages of the property, approximately 730 feet total. Completion of the water main upgrade shall be prior to above grade vertical construction.
89. Prior to building per mits, the applicant shall submit improvement plans to the Water Division for review and approval for any new fire hydrants, domestic wate r services, fire services, landsc ape services, and any other prop osed improvements or relocations affecting the public water system facilities.
90. Prior to grading permit s, the applicant shall construct all public improvements to the satisfaction of the Water Division. The applicant may be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Orange, and post security in a form and amount acceptable to the City Engineer and/or Water Division to ensure construction of said improvements.
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91. Prior to buildi ng permit s, the applicant shall be responsible for the installation and/o r relocation of the proposed or existing public water system facilities to a location and of a design per the improvement plans approved by the Water Division.
92. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall be responsible for the install ation of necessary fire hydrants and fire services as approved by the Fire Department and Water Division.
93. Prior to building permit s, the Water Division shall ap prove the type and location of landscaping and fire service (backflow prevention) device for proposed City services.
94. Prior to building permits, construction documents shall show that the installation of sewer mains in the vicinity of water mains i s complete per the Depa rtment of Public Works Water Division Standard No. 113 and will be approved by the Water Division.
95. Prior to building permit s, construction documents shall show that a six -foot minimum horizontal clearance and a one -foot mini mum vertical clearance would be maintained between City water mains, laterals, services, meters, fire hydrants and all ot her utilities except sewer. The Water Division shall review and approve the construction documents.
96. Prior to building permits, construction documents shall show that an eight -foot minimum clearance is provided be tween City water mains, laterals, services, meters, fire hydrants, signs, or trees or other substantial shrubs and plants as required by the Water Division.
The Water Division shall review and approve the construction documents.
97. Prior to building permit s, construction do cuments shall show that pe rmanent signs, awning, surface water quality management features , or other structures are not built over water mains, laterals, services, meters, or fire hydrants as required by the Water Division.
98. Prior to building permit s, the applicant shall be respons ible for obtaining approval of all of the necessary encroachment permits from affected agencies for all public water construction work.
99. Prior to approval of a water improvement plan, the applica nt shall satisfy all water main connection, plan check, and inspection charges as determined by the Water Division.
100. Prior to approval of the wat er improvemen t plan, the applicant shall satisfy all water construction bond requiremen ts for the installation of the public water system improvements as determined by the Water Division.
101. Plans submitted during plan check shall show that the water improve ment plans ar e consistent with the fire suppression plans and or fire master plan. The applicant’s consultant preparing the water improvement plans shall coordinate their plans with the consultant preparing the fire suppression plans and/or fire master pla n so that th eir designs concur.
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102. Plans submitted during plan check shall show that the minimum separation requirements are met and that each of the various designer’s pla n sets match. The applicant’s consultant preparing the improvement and utility plans s hall coordinate their plans with the consultants preparing the landscape, architectural, surface water quality management, fire master and/or fire suppression plans so that their designs are consistent.
103. At least 14 calendar days prior to commencing construction, the applicant’s civil engineer shall prepare and provide product material submittals consistent with th e water improvement plans for all proposed public water sys tem facilities to the Water Division per the City of Orange General Water Construction Notes for review and approval.
104. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall furnish and install ind ividual pressure regulators on new services where the incom ing pressure exceeds 80-pounds per square inch.
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105. Prior to grading permits, the applicant shall submit a Priority Project WQMP for review and approval to the Public Works Department that:
a. Prioritizes the use of Low Impact Development principles as follows: preserves natural features; m inimizes runoff and reduces impervious surfaces; and utilizes infiltration of runoff as the method of pollu tant treatment. Infiltration BMPs to be considered include the use of permeable materials such as concrete and concrete pavers, infiltr ation trenches , infiltration planters, and other infiltration BMPs as applicable;
b. Incorporates the applicable Site Design , Routine Source, Structural Control and Low Impact BMPs as defined in the Model Water Quality Management Plan and Technical Guidance Document;
c. Maintains the hydrologic characteristics of the site by matching time of concentration, runoff, velocity, volume, and hydrograph for a 2-year storm event; d. Minimizes the potential increase in downstream erosion and avoids downstream impacts to physical structures, aquatic and riparian habitat; e. Generally, describes the long -term opera tion and maintenance requirements for structural and Treatment Control BMPs;
f. Identifies the entity or employees that will be responsible for long -term operation, maintenance, repair a nd or replacement of the structural and Treatment Control BMPs and the training that qualifies them to operate and maintain the BMPs; g. Describes the mechanism for funding the long-term operation and maintenance of all structural and Treatment Control BMPs;
h. Includes a copy of the forms to be used in conducting maintenance and ins pection activities;
i. Meets recordkeeping requirements (forms to be kept for five years); and j. Includes a copy of the form to be submitted annually by the project owner to the Public Works Depa rtment that certifies that the project’s structural and treatment BMPs are being inspected and maintained in accordance with the project’s WQMP.
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106. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate the following to the Public Works Department:
a. That all structural and treatment control BMPs described in the Project WQMP have been construct ed and installed in conformance with the approved p lans and specifications;
b. That the applicant is prepared to impl ement all non -structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP; and
c. That an adequate number of copies of the project’s approved final Project WQM P are available for the future occupiers.
107. Prior to certificate of occupancy or final signoff by the Public Works Depa rtment, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of Public Works, that the p reparer of the WQMP has reviewed the BMP maintenanc e requirements in Section V of the WQMP with the re sponsible person and that a copy of the WQMP has been provided to t hat person. A certification letter from the WQMP preparer may be used to satisfy this condition.
108. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall review the approved WQMP and Grading Plan to ensure the structure’s downspouts or drainage outlet locations are consistent with those documents. Copies of the building or architectural plans specifically showing the downspouts and drainage o utlets shall be submitted to the Public W orks Department for review.
109. The project applicant shall maintain all structural, treatment and low impact development BMPs at the frequency specified in the approved WQMP. Upon transfer of ownership or management r esponsibilities for the project site, the applicant shall n otify the City of Orange Pu blic Works Department of the new person(s) or entity responsible for maintenance of the BMPs.
110. Prior to grading permits, (including, as appropriate: clearing, grubbing, surface mining, or paving permits), the applicant shall demo nstrate that coverag e has been obtained under the State’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit) by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number or other proof of filing. A copy of the SWPPP required by the Gener al Permit shall be kept at the project site and be available for review by City representatives upon request.
111. Prior to building permits, the applicant shall identify the location of the grease interceptor and provide evidence to the Building Official that the design meets and is consistent with the City’s latest adopted building codes.
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ADOPTED this 18th day of March 2024.
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David Vazquez, Planning Commission Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoi ng Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18 th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
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Anna Pehoushek
Assistant Community Development Director
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Attachment A
Legal Description
THE LAND RE FERENCED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
ORANGE IN TH E COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORN IA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT H OF THE VAN DE GRAFF TRACT, IN THE CITY O F
ORANGE, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 440 OF MISCELLANEOUS REC ORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TRACT NO. 4407, AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 158, PAGES 28 AND 29 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DISTANT EASTERLY 575. 32
FEET THEREON, FROM THE NORTHEASTER LY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO THE CITY OF ORANGE, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1963 IN BOOK 6733, PAGE 723 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE ALONG A LINE ESTABLISHED BY THAT CERTAIN BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROBE RT E. HOLMES AND ROBERT L. TITTLE AND OTHER RECORDED NOVEMBER 7 , 1969 IN BO OK 9132, PAGE 960 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, SOUTH 0 ° 55’ 48” EAST 303.77 FEET TO
SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT H, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE
TO THE CENTERLINE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 3 , PA GE 28 OF PARC EL MAPS, RECORDS OF S AID COUNTY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERL INE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TRACT NO. 4407; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE INTEREST IN THAT PORTION OF SAID CAM BRIDGE
STREET AS CONVEYED BY A DEED TO THE CITY OF ORANGE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1963 IN BOOK 6733, PAGE 723 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE INTEREST IN THE SOUTHERLY 60.00 FEET AS CONVEYED BY PARCEL 3 OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO THE CITY OF ORANGE COUNTY RECORDED AU GUST 23, 1963 IN BOOK 6689, PAGE 430 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
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