HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCSD 98-18RESOLUTION NO.98-18
APPROVING FOUNTAIN VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SITE
USE AND DEVELOPMENT AT RECLAMATION PLANT NO.I
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE~
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT,APPROVING FOUNTAIN
VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SITE USE AND DEVELOPMENT
AT RECLAMATION PLANT NO.I
WHEREAS,the Orange County Board of Supervisors,by approval on April 14,
1998 of County Resolution No.98-140,has ordered the Consolidation of County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County,California (the
“Predecessor Districts”)into a single new District,to be known as the Orange County
Sanitation District (“District”);and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to California Government Code Section 57500,the District
succeeds to all of the powers,rights,duties,obligations,functions and properties of the
Predecessor Districts;and,
WHEREAS,the Predecessor Districts have owned and operated,since 1923,for
the benefit of the residents and businesses in 23 cities and unincorporated areas which
comprise the metropolitan portion of Orange County,a regional wastewater treatment
plant to provide treatment and reuse or disposal of wastewater at its Reclamati9n Plant
No.I in the City of Fountain Valley;and,
WHEREAS,District’s operation of Reclamation Plant No.I is regulated by
federal and state agencies pursuant to the provisions of both federal and California
law;and,
WHEREAS,Predecessor Districts have developed and adopted their collection,
treatment and disposal facilities Master Plan dated February,1989,which said Master
Plan specifically includes all facilities at Reclamation Plant No.1,and which Master
Plan has been readopted by District as the Master Plan of District;and,
WHEREAS,the City of Fountain Valley and the Predecessor Districts,oi~August
12,1992,entered into an Agreement providing for utilization of a Specific Plan bf Site
Use and Development regarding Sanitation Districts’Reclamation Plant No.1;and,
WHEREAS,the City and the Predecessor Districts agreed to the terms ~nd
provisions of a Specific Plan in the document dated July 12,1993.
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NOW,THEREFORE,the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitatiofl
District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE,DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1 That the Fountain Valley Specific Plan for Site Use and
Development at Reclamation Plant No.1,dated July 12,1993,between the Cit~’of
Fountain Valley and County Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and~14 of
Orange County,California,a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”,is hereby
reaffirmed and approved.
Section 2 That the District’s Board of Directors reserves the right to approve
any proposed changes by the City to said Specific Plan prior to adoption by the~City,or
to withdraw the application for said Specific Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting held July 1,1998.
Chair
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Board Secréjary
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EXHIBIT “
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
1.0 SPECIFIC PLAN SUMMARY
1.1 Purpose and Intent 2
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Project Location 3
2.2 Existing Site Characteristics 3
2.3 California Environmental Quality Act 3
2.4 Authority and Scope 3
2.5 Project Objectives 4
3.0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
3.1 Permitted Uses 5
3.2 Prohibited Uses 6
3.3 Design Review 6
3.4 Building and Fire Department Construction Permits 7
3.5 Wastewater Treatment Facilities 8
4.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Introduction 9
4.2 General Notes 9
4.3 Plan Consistency 9
5.0 SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 Amendment Procedures 11
6.0 Appendix
6.1 Definitions 12
6.2 Exhibits 13
1.0 SPECIFIC PLAN SUMMARY
PURPOSE AND INTENT
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Specific Plan establishes com~rehensive
guidance for the continued use and the proposed planned future development of the approximate
108 acre-site,owned by the Districts in the City of Fountain Valley,California.Tl~e Specific
Plan will carry out the agreed upon land use site plan by combining the master plan of land use
for the site,establishing policies and administrative procedures and development regulations for
implementation of the specific land uses of the site and will replace the current property zoning
standards,including any applicable requirements for obtaining a Conditional Use Per~mit.This
Specific Plan,adopted by resolution after completion of studies by the City and Di~stricts,is
consistent with the City of Fountain Valley General Plan,and resolves the disagreements
between the City and Districts relating to their respective rights for the use of the si~e.
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1 PROJECT LOCATION I
The project area is located in the central portion of Orange County,within the City of Fountain
Valley.More specifically,the project is located on the south side of Ellis Avenue,west of the
Santa Ana River.
2.2 EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The 108-acre project area,for more than 60 years,has been partially deve~oped and
continuously used as a wastewater treatment facility by the County Sanitation Districts of
Orange County and its predecessor agency.
All existing improvements and land are owned and operated by the County Sanitatio~Districts
of Orange County.
2.3 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALiTY ACT COMPLJANC,E
This Specific Plan has been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).The County Sanitation Districts of Oran~e County
prepared an Environmental Impact Report in conjunction with the preparation of the 1989
Collection,Treatment and Disposal Facilities Master Plan (hereafter the “2020 Plan”)’.The EIR
for the 2020 Plan was prepared in accord with Federal,State and local environmental laws and
regulations responding to the existing and proposed development.The applicability of the EIR
will include future development,developed in conformance with the County SanitatiOn Districts
of Orange County Specific Plan.Future development which is consistent with the Sç~ecific Plan
will require no further environmental documentation.
2.4 AUTHORITY AND SCOPE
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Specific Plan has been prepared pursuant to
the provisions of the California Government Code,Title 7,Division 1,Chapter 3j Article 8,
Sections 65450 through 65457.The California Government Code authorizes cities to adopt
specific plans by resolution or by ordinance.Hearings are required by both the Planning
Commission and the City Council after which the Specific Plan must be adopted by the City
Council to be in effect.
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This Specific Plan will serve as the zoning provisions for the subject property in lie~i of other
general zoning ordinance provisions for the subject property.Proposed development plans,
agreements and any other developmental plans must be consistent with the Specific Plan.
Projects which are found consistent with the Specific Plan will be deemed consistent with the
City’s General Plan.
2.5 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
In preparing this Specific Plan,consideration has been given to existing facilities,~potential
expansion and/or replacement of existing facilities,construction of additional facilities~proposed
in both the immediate and long-term future
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This Specific Plan will serve as a planning tool
to implement the physical development of the project area by providing mechanisms~to ensure
consistency with the City’s General Plan and this Specific Plan.Recognizing these goals,the
following project objectives have been established.
To continue to meet the needs of the community and region by providing for appropri~te facility
expansion,new wastewater treatment and reclamation programs and services.
To plan and locate new land uses related to wastewater treatment,to assure compati$ility with
other existing wastewater treatment facilities on site and surrounding uses and neighborhoods.
To provide for future permitted uses which respond to anticipated needs of the Distr~cts.
To assure that adequate supporting infrastructure exists to service future needs of the City and
the Districts.
To implement the goals,objectives and policies of the City of Fountain Valley Gen~ral Plan.
To implement the goals,objectives and policies of the Districts’“2020 Plan”.
To assure that the proposed use will be consistent with the General Plan of the Ci~ty and the
“2020 Plan of the Districts and that the proposed uses will have minimal adverse effect on
nearby premises or the City as a whole.
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3.1 PERMITTED USES
A.Office
1.Office Buildings
2.Operational Control Buildings
3.Laboratories
B.Warehouse
1.Warehousing and storage of equipment and supplies
C.Maintenance Areas
1.Vehicle Maintenance
2.Equipment Maintenance
D.Parking
1.Motor Vehicle Garages
2.Parking Structures
3.Parking Lots
E.Wastewater Treatment Facilities
1.Wastewater treatment facilities as defined in Section 6.1 below and as delineated in the
“2020 Plan”,including cogeneration facilities which generate electrical power tt~irough the
burning of the gas by-products of the treatment of wastewater or natural gas
F.Structures
‘1.Any new structure less than 50 feet in height which is setback a minimum of 30 feet from
Ellis Avenue,Garfield Avenue and Ward Street which is part of the “2020 Plan”.
G.Walls
1.All existing perimeter walls along the property boundaries of the site on Ellis Avenue and
Ward Street
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3.2 PROHIBITED USES
Incineration of wastewater by-products with municipal solid waste not originating~with the
wastewater treatment process,Co-combustion,Solid Waste handling,to wit:garbage’,trash or
other similar solid waste not originating with the wastewater treatment process or an~’use that
is not specifically authorized by provisions of the “2020 Plan”.
3.3 DESIGN REVIEW
In accordance with the adopted purposes of the City’s zoning ordinance relating to de~’elopment
review--namely,that the design and general appearance of structures and buildings are in
keeping with the intent of achieving high quality,the following provisions shall apply to the
buildings and structures in the Specific Plan.
1.All,structures that can be viewed from the adjacent streets or properties shall be
submitted to the Planning/Building Director for Design Review.This review shall include the
review of the design features of all exterior elevations of structures,lighting and any signing
which is designed to be viewed or read from the adjacent streets or properties.
2.All Parking Plans (including lighting)and traffic circulation plans (both on-site and off
site)shall be subject to Design Review by the City’s Planning/Building and Public Works
Directors.City’s review of parking plan shall be limited to ensuring that there is adequate on
site parking.
3.All Landscaping Plans (including irrigation)for areas that can be viewed~from the
adjacent streets or properties shall be subject to Design Review by the City’s Planning/Building
and Public Works Directors.
A.Arterial Street Landscaping
To create a unifying element surrounding the project area,the existing landscaping shall
be maintained adjacent to Ellis Avenue and Ward Street.The existing lands~aping may
be changed by District with the prior approval of City’s Planning/Building and Public
Works Directors.
B.Landscaping Materials
Landscaping plantings shall be of turf or other appropriate ground cover .
C.Irrigation
Irrigation system shall use reclaimed water to irrigate all landscaping wherever feasible.
4.Block Walls
The existing decorative block/masonry walls shall be maintained adjacent to the
landscaPing on Ellis Avenue and Garfield Street.A decorative block/masonry
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extension of the existing wall shall be constructed adjacent to the Garfield Aveflue right-
of-way line to screen the project.Construction shall be required at the time of
construction of the Garfield Avenue street improvements,including the extension across
the Santa Ana River.Block wall plans shall be subject to design review and~approval
by the Planning/Building and Public Works Directors.Wall plans shall include location,
height,materials and color.
5.Parking
The Districts shall provide on site parking to meet the needs of the Districts’employees,
as well as visitors.The on site parking plan shall be subject to review by the City’s
Planning/Building and Public Works Directors.
6.Hazardous Materials Plan
The Districts shall prepare and submit a hazardous materials plan to the City of Fountain
Valley Fire Department for its review and approval.The Districts’hazardous~materials
plan shall be incorporated into the City’s Hazardous Materials Plan for the tc~tal City.
7.Exterior Storage Plan
All exterior storage areas of materials and equipment associated with the tr~atment of
wastewater,visible from the arterial streets shall be enclosed by a screen wall screening
the storage area from the arterial streets.Districts shall submit an exterior storage plan
indicating the locations,type of storage,and method of screening of matbrials and
equipment from the arterial streets for review and approval by the Planning/Building
Director.
3.4 S BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMITS
The Districts shall submit for review and approval all construction plans for all non-wastewater
treatment facilities on the site.The Districts shall pay processing fees,plan check fees,
building permit fees and inspection fees for the facilities at the time of submittal~and shall
secure required inspections for the non-wastewater treatment facilities.Districts may use state
licensed engineers or inspectors in lieu of City inspectors,subject to City approval.Non
wastewater treatment facilities shall include,but not be limited to:
A.Office
1.Office Buildings
2.Operational Control Buildings
3.Laboratories
B.Warehouse
1.Warehousing and storage of equipment and supplies
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C.Maintenance Areas
1.Vehicle maintenance
2.Equipment maintenance
D.Parking
1.Motor Vehicle Garages
2.Parking Structures
3.Parking Lots
E.Other
1.Other structures which are not involved in the direct treatment of wastewater
3.5 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Wastewater treatment facilities shall not be subject to City’s building and zoning ordinances,
except as expressly provided herein.Such facilities shall include,but not be limited to~digesters,
clarifiers,scrubber and settling ponds.
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4.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Specific Plan has,been form~ilated in
accordance with the Fountain Valley General Plan.This Specific Plan will serve as the
primary guidance document for the implementation of the Specific Plan.Wherever provisions
contained in this document conflict with the regulations of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code,
the provisions contained herein shall take precedence.The Municipal Code shall apply to this
development when standards are not provided within this document.All newly-constructed non
wastewater treatment facilities within the boundaries of the County Sanitation Di~tricts of
Orange County Specific Plan shall comply with all the provisions of the most recently adopted
editions of the Uniform Building Code,Uniform Plumbing Code,Uniform Mechanical Code,
NatIonal Electrical Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
4.2 GENERAL NOTES
1.Domestic (potable)water service to and within the Specific Plan area shall be ‘furnished
by the City of Fountain Valley.
2.Subdivision of property within the Specific Plan area shall be in accordance~with the
State Subdivision Map Act.
3.All facilities or operations potentially generating noxious fumes,toxic substances,
flammable materials,radioactive materials,and infectious waste will comply with all
federal,state,and local regulations and standards including the Hazardous Materials
Plan adopted by the City of Fountain Valley,provided it is not in conflict with Federal
or State law.I
4.All fire hydrants and access shall be approved by the Fountain Valley Fire De~partment.
5.All new buildings shall comply with all applicable State and Federal laws.
4.3 PLAN CONSISTENCY
Finding:That the City of Fountain Valley hereby finds that the proposed Sanitation1 Districts’
Specific Plan is consistent with the Fountain Valley General Plan,and Redevelopment Plan for
Industrial Area of the Redevelopment Project.
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Facts:The proposed Sanitation Districts’Specific Plan is located adjacent to the boundaries of
the Industrial Area of the City of Fountain Valley’s Redevelopment Plan.The Redeyelopment
Plan conforms to the City of Fountain Valley General Plan which designates the subject property
as “industrial”subject to a Specific Plan.
The Sanitation Districts’Specific Plan provides for the implementation of the Distr~cts’1989
Collection,Treatment and Disposal Facilities Master Plan through the year 2020.The Districts
—and City acknowledge that technological and regulatory changes,as well as service needs and
demands,are likely to occur prior to complete implementation of the Master Plan in the year
2020.In such event,the Master Plan will require changes which shall then cause an amendment
to the Specific Plan to be revised,as provided in Section 5.0 below.
The Sanitation Districts’Specific Plan is specifically consistent with the Redevelopmen~t Plan and
the General Plan,and it provides a precise mechanism for the implementation of the “2020
Master Plan”on Collection,Treatment and Disposal Facilities,as adopted by the County
Sanitation Districts of Orange County in February of 1989.
The Specific Plan provides for and approves existing landscaping and walls along t~ie arterial
streets on the perimeter of the Districts’property,so as to provide a buffer ‘~vith other
surrounding land uses.
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County’s 2020 Plan on “Collection,Treatment and
Disposal Facilities Master Plan”was subject to a noticed public hearing as required by State and
Federal laws.The Plan and its environmental documents were processed in the ~~ianner as
required by State and Federal regulations and the Board for the County Sanitation Districts of
Orange County.After noticed public hearings,and consultation with affected organizations
governmental agencies and individuals,the Board of Directors for the County Sanitation Districts
of Orange County approved the “2020 Plan and its related documents.These docum~nts consist
of County Sanitation Districts of Orange County MASTER PLAN 1989 REPORTS VOLUMES
1 THROUGH 9 and the ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS.
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Master Plan and environmental documents
are made a part of this Specific Plan by reference.In the event the “2020 Plan”,is amended
by the Districts with the concurrence of the City of Fountain Valley,the amended p1~n shall be
incorporated and made a part of this Specific Plan by reference.
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5.0 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
The Specific Plan may be amended from time to time upon request from the County Sanitation
Districts of Orange County or if initiated by the City of Fountain Valley.In the latter event,
the amendment will be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Memorandum of Understanding by and between City and Districts,dated August 12,1992.The
City of Fountain Valley understands that the wastewater treatment methods and stax~dards,as
well as environmental and public health regulations,that are required by Federal and State
agencies may change from time to time and that the City of Fountain Valley~will not
unreasonably withhold approvals for said amendments.
5.1 AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
In accordance with the California Government Code Sections 65453 to 65454,Specific Plans
shall be prepared,adopted and amended in the same manner as General Plans,except that
Specific Plans may be adopted by resolution or ordinance.
Amendments to the Specific Plan may require preparation of a supplemental,or subsequent
development or addendum to the existing environmental impact report as may be required by
the Federal and State environmental laws.
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6.0 APPENDIX
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6.1 DEFINITIONS
A.“2020 Plan”
The Master Plan for treatment facilities for the County Sanitation Districts~of Orange
County described as the “1989 Collection,Treatment and Disposal Facilities Master
Plan”,consisting of Volumes 1 through 9,which are on file with the City of Fountain
Valley Planning Department.
B.2020 Environmental Impact Report.
The environmental documents prepared in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act pertaining to the environmental impacts of the County Sanitatiàn Districts
of Orange County’s “1989 Collection,Treatment and Disposal Facilities Master Plan”.
C.Co-Combustion
The rapid chemical combination of oxygen with the combustible elements of t~vo or more
fuels.The combination of the combustible elements and compounds of a fuel with all
the oxygen require a temperature high enough to ignite the constituents,~mixing or
turbulence and sufficient time for complete combustion.There are no co-Fombustion
facilities at Districts’Reclamation Plant No.1.
D.Co-Generation
The sequential utilization of energy from the same source to produce electric power and
a lower level of thermal energy,such as process heat.Co-Generation Facilities presently
exist at Districts’Reclamation Plant No.1 in the form of engine generator sets
generating electric power from the wastewater treatment process by-products,such as
biologically produced methane gas.
E.Districts
Any individual or combination of individual County Sanitation Districts NosL 1,2,3,5,
6,7,11,13 or 14 of Orange County.
F.Incineration
The process of reducing a volume of solid refuse or waste materials through compacting,
pulverizing and/or shredding the materials and then feeding the material,combined with
another highly combustible fuel,through a closed combustion chamber.There are no
incinerator facilities at District’s Reclamation Plant No.1.
G.Infrastructure
Basic framework of streets,on-site traffic circulation system,water system and drainage
system allowing for the operation of a facility for the treatment of wastewater.
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H.Wastewater
Both domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater,as defined in tI~e Districts’
Wastewater Discharge Regulations Ordinances,Section 102(25),(36)and (93).
I.Treatment Facility
An arrangement of equipment,devices and structures for treating wastewatér,industrial
wastes and their residuals.This term is sometimes used synonymously~with waste
treatment plant,sewage treatment plant or wastewater treatment works.
6.2 EXHIBITS
A.Plant No.1 Master Plan
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