Cypress Grove Residential Project

The Cypress Grove Residential Project, managed by the City of Tustin, involves the redevelopment of an 8.5-acre site in northwestern Tustin, California, currently known as the Tustin Financial Plaza. The scope of work includes the demolition of five office buildings totaling approximately 193,000 square feet of office space to make way for the construction of a 145-unit for-sale residential condominium community. The project requires a zone change from Planned Community Business Park to Planned Community Residential, along with the approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Design Review. Construction is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026, with an expected operational year of 2027. The project is subject to rigorous environmental and regulatory compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Key requirements include the implementation of mitigation measures for air quality, biological resources, and noise, as well as the use of Tier 4 Final or superior construction equipment to reduce health risks from diesel particulate matter. The project must adhere to the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and South Coast Air Quality Management District standards. Additionally, the project involves the management of hazardous materials, specifically asbestos and lead-based paint, and requires adherence to stormwater pollution prevention plans. While no archaeological resources were identified during initial surveys, the project maintains protocols for inadvertent discoveries and the archival documentation of historical resources.