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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING PFECISE PLAtT FOR THE MEX IPISUR
AGENCY FND CHULA VISTA TOURIST INFORSIATION CF,NTER
AT THE PdORTH""WEST QUADRANT OF I-805 ALdD BODTITA ROAD
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
?dHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore on July 18, 1972
by Ordinance No. 1395 approved a chance of zone frorn C-C-D-F to
C-V-P-F for approximately 3-1/2 acres located at the northwest
quadrant of I-805 and Bonita P.oad, and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires the approve of a Precise
Plans prior to the development of any portion of that property, and
TidHEREAS, Creaser-Price Insurance Agency, Inc. subriitted
a Precise Plan for the development of approximately one acre corn
prising the easterly end of the 3-1/2 acre parcel, and
LTHEREAS, the Planning Commission at their meeting of
April 9, 1975 considered the Precise Plan for development as sub-
mitted by Creaser-Price Insurance Agency, Inc., and
WHEREAS, tk-ie Planning Comrission finds the Precise Plan
for the L1ex Insur P.gency and Chula Vista Tourist Information Center
conforms to the General Plan and ordinances of the City of Chula
Vista and recommends the approval of the Precise Plan subject to
the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No.
PCM-75-2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista that the Precise Plan for the b4ex Insur Agency
and Chula Vista Tourist Information Center at the nortvaest quadrant
of I-805 and Bonita Road be, and the same is hereby approved in
accordance with Planning Commission Resolution I7o. PCD1-75-2, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by refer-
ence as if set forth in full, with the follovaing exception noted:
Condition No. 3 of Exhibit "A" regarding signs shall be
modified to provide:
The sign approved for the project shall be a joint
usage sign located at the northwest quadrant of the
area under C-V-P zoning owned by P1r. O'P7ea1. Said
sign shall provide for identification of Mex-Insur
facility of letters not less than 30 in height.
The height of the overall structure shall be deter-
rcined and approved by the Flanning staff. In the
event the adjacent owners of the property subject to
C-V-P zoning are unable to enter into an agreement
providing for the usage of the property on the north-
westerly portion of said area, the Mex-Insur facility
should be allowed (1) a free standing sign as indi-
cated in Planning Conu^ission Resolution No. PCM-75-2,
Section 3C.
Presented by Approved
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 22nd day of April ~
197 5, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Ccu.ncilme~ Egdahl, Scott, Hob el, Hamilton, Hyde
NAYES: Counei?men None
ABSENT: CcunciZmen None
Mayor cf the City cf Chula Vista
ATTEST
C y Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO D ssm
CITY OF CHULA VISTA 7
I, JE1PN;"E M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the Ci~y of Chula Vista,
CaZifarroia, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that *. he above and foregoing is a full,
true and correct copy cf
that the same has not been amended or repealed,
DATED
and
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RESOLl1fI0N N0. PCM-75-2_
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANiIING COMP1ISSION RECOM(1t:NDING EXHIBIT"
TO THE CITY COl1NCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE PRECISE PLAN
FOR DEVELOPP4f_NT OF APPROXIh1ATELY ONE ACRE AT THE
NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF I-805 AND BONITA ROAD
WHEREAS, the City Council of Chula Vista on July 18, 1972 by Ordinance
No. 1395, approved a change of zone from C-C-D-F to C-V-P-F for approximately
3Z acres located at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and Bonita Road, and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires tfie approval of Precise Plans prior to
the development of any portion of that property, and
WHEREAS, Creaser-Price Insurance Agency, Inc. submitted a Precise Plan
for the development of approximately one acre comprising the easterly end of
the 32 parcel, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning ConUnission at a regularly scheduled meeting
held at 7:00 p.m., L4ednesday, April 9, 1975, in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
276 fourth Avenue, considered the Precise Plan for development as submitted by
Creaser-Price Insurance Agency, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
The City Planning Commission finds the Precise Plan for the Mex Incur
Agency and Chula Vista ~rourist Information Center at the north~•rest quadrant
of I-805 and Bonita Road conforms to the Genes°al Plan and ordinances of the
City of Chula Vista, and recommend to the City Council the approval of the
Precise Plan subject to the following conditions:
1. The site plan for development, including architectural elevations,
location of signs, and landscaped and parking areas, shall conform to
Exhibits "A" and "B", attached.
2. Grading of the site shall conform to conditional use permit PC.C-75-2.
3. .Signs shall include the following:
a. Wall mounted signs as shown on Exhibit "B".
b. Ground monument sign as shown on Exhibit "C", including:
1) "Mex Incur" copy of 2'8" x 14'. (Logo shall not include "Mex Incur"
at the top.)
2) "Tourist Information" copy of 1' x 12'
3) Slump block monument base to match the building materials.
c. Freestanding sign as shown on Exhibit "D", including 40 ft. height,
192 sq. ft. area, and 48" high leiaers.
4. Complete landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted with the
site plan and shall be coordinated with the frontage to be landscaped b.y
Cal Trans. Cal Trans plans for plant; materials, by type and location, shall
be shown on the plans.
5. Building architecture shall be approved 'in conjunction with approval of
the detailed building plans.
6. The applicant shall prepare improvement plans, obtain necessary permits,
and construct public street improvements consisting of curb and gutter,
sidewalk, driveway approaches, pavement, drainage facilities and ornamental
street lights. All work is to conform to the City of Chula Vista standards.
All plans for public improvements shall be submitted for approval by the
City Engineer.
7. The applicant shall underground all onsite utilities, with the exception
of the 12 KV distribution line, for which a waiver may be requested by
separate action.
8. Parking on Bonita Road shall be prohibited in front of the subject
property.
9. The easterly driveway as shown on Exhibit "A" shall be designated for
"Inge°ess only." The westerly driveway of this property shall be designated
for "Egress only" until such time as the adjoining development to the west
completes the necessary access to allow traffic to exit opposite Bonita
Glen Drive; at such time of completion, this driveway will be designated
for "Ingress only."
10. As shown on Exhibit "A" the applicant shall grant an easement, 24 feet
wide, for access purposes, extending from Bonita Road to the north side of
the east-west access which abuts the westerly property line of this parcel.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
this 9th day of April, 1975 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners Floto, Smith, Rudolph and Pressutti
NOES: Commissioners Chandler and Starr
ABSENT: Commissioner Rice
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PCC-75- 2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, a duly verified application fora conditional use permit was
filed with the Planning Department on January 22, 1975 by Creaser-Price
Insurance Agency, Inc., and
WHEREAS, said application requested that the applicant be granted a
conditional use permit to construct an insurance office and tourist information
center on property located at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and Bonita Road,
more particularly described in the application, and which is zoned C-V-F-P, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place fora hearing on
said application and notice of said hearing was given by the mailing of a letter
to property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at
least ten days prior to the hearing, and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place, namely 7:00 p.m.,
February 26, March 72, March 26, and April 9, 1975, in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was
thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION finds
as follows:
a. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable
to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being
of the neighborhood or the community.
The location of a Mexican auto insurance agency and the Chula Vista Visitor
Information Center on the new freeway at this important interchange will
provide a valuable and convenient service to the general public. The usf>s
are suitable for this area and will be an additional asset to this commercial
area. The I-805 freeway is eventually expected to carry more traffic than
I-5.
b. Such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detri-
mental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working
in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
Subject to the required grading to protect against flood hazards, and an
approved Precise Plan compatible with the development approved to the west,
the insurance/visitor center will complement rather than have a detrimental
impact on adjoining prroperties.
c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the Code for such use.
Subject to the conditions of approval, the proposed development is
determined to be in compliance with the Code .requirements for the land
uses proposed.
d. That the granting of this conditional use will not advei°sely affect the
General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any govern-
mental agency.
The basic land uses conform to the Land Use Element of the General Plan,
which designates the property as "Visitor Commercial." Subject to the
special treatment of architecture, landscaping and signs under the Precise
Plan, the plan will also conform to the Scenic Highways Element of the
General Plan, which designates Bonita Road as a "Scenic Route" and "Gateway"
to both Chula Vista and the Sweetwater Valley. Special treatment of the
existing alluvial soils present on the site may be required for the plan
to conform to the Seismic Safety Element
The other elements of the General
Plan are not affected.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission grants a
conditional use permit to Creaser-Price Insurance Agency, Inc. to construct an
insurance office and tourist information center in the flood plain on property
located at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and Bonita Road. Approval of this
conditional use permit is granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Developement of the property shall be in accordance with an approved
Precise Plan.
2. The building pad shall be placed at or 1' above the 100 year flood
plain, or at elevation 42.2 feet minimum.
3. The applicant shall prepare improvement plans, obtain necessary permits,
and construct public street improvements consisting mf curb and gutter,
sidewalk, driveway approaches, pavement, drainage facilities and ornamental
street lights; all work to conform to the City of Chula Vista standards;
and all plans shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer.
4. The applicant shall provide the City with evidence that the proposed
site is a legal lot; if not, the applicant shall comply with City regula-
tions and applicable provisions of the State P§ap Act..
1`his conditional use permit shall become inefi'ective and void if the same is not
utilized within one year from the date of this resolution in accordance with
Section 33.1310 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COPiMTSSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
this 9th day of April, 1975, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners Pressutti, Floto, Starr, Rudolph, Chandler and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Rice
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ATTEST:
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NOTICE"',S I!E!t[J3Y GIrIC~I thrt
of Environc~ental Iu:;;~c! uas
the City of Chula Uista. T
ucar,l;nrroll or Eilunlrllil~llln~ rl~li~ncT EXHIB~T
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or.r ~JagirsATy~9_._1975 .___a negative L'eclaration
issued lr~,~ the Lrr: ironi.ient~l~l Reviet~r Cr~:r~;nittee of
re project, eie~.e.r~iled as a 1000 sq. ft. facility
located at__ northe;~est quadrant of I.~bii aiid_Loriito ka ~-~"~-~"~-
IL is the finding of the Environmental Review Ce;nmittee th-~t the project trill
not have a significant effect on the environnrent for the follo•,ving reasons:
a. Any adverse effects of soil types and ground vrater can be easily mitigated
by sound soil and structural design fora structure this size. Tyre site is
now protected from and vrill have no adverse effect on the flood plain, it is
a backwater area. There are no environmentally sensitive features on the
site and the facility will emit no substances that. will produce an environ-
mental hazard.
b. The project conforms to all long range goals of the City of Chula Vista
including open space goes conservation. Wo short term goals will be attained
to the disadvantage of these Tony terns goals.
c. There is no possibility of any insignificant impacts interacting together
and creating an impact of significant effect. There vrill be no growth
inducing impacts resulting from the project.
d. The lack or any emissions from the project and any hazards in the project
area preclude any adverse impacts on human beings. Ido residents or jobs
will be displaced by the project. ~ _ ,~__
The person (firms, etc.) who prepared the information for the Initial Study was
(r;ere) Charles D: Smith
406 Third Ave. u a nsta;~Cla ~3'ZOl"0'
This Initial Study Application and Evaluation is on file witV; the Environmental
Review Coordinator of the City of Chula Vista and ruay be revievred at the Planning
Department of the City of Chula Vista during regular business. hours. Any appeal
of this ~degative Declaration to the Planning Commission must be submitted to the
Environmental Review Coordinator, Chula Vista Civic Center, Planning Department,
276 Fo w-th F,venue, Chula Vista, California, 9?.010, within fifteen (15) days of
the date of this notice.
rviroi~nalheviear Coordinator
CAST P!U(9GER IS-75-10
Date Jan. 30, 1975
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Agenda Items for h•1eeting of P,pril 9, 1975 page 5~ IBtr
3. Consideration of Precise Plan for development of property in C-V-P-F l
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zone at northwest quadrant of Bonita Road and 1-II05,
Creaser-Price Insurance agency, Inc.
A. BACY.GROUND
1. The preceding agenda item considered a request from Creaser-Price
Insurance Agency, Inc. for a conditional use permit to construct a 1000 sq. ft.
building in the flood plain. This item addresses their request for approval of
the Precise Plan unde~• the provisions of the C-V-P-F zoning.
2 Initial Study IS-74-10 which was prepared for the conditional use permit,
and the Negative Declaration which was certified by the Planning Commission cover
this request.
B. ANALYSIS
1. The Precise Plan, enclosed as Exhibit "A" in the Commission packets,
conforms to the several guidelines established at-the time of the rezoning of
the property, on July 18, 1972 (Ord. #1395). Specifically,-the plan shows
coordinated access betr-Teen the subject site and the land uses to the west; in
addition, architectural concepts and a sign plan have been submitted as required.
2. Features of the Plan..
The building ~~ill house both the insurance agency (east end) and the
Visitors Information Center (west end). Three drive-through lanes are being
provided for insurance customers. The west end of the building will feature
a courtyard and bulletin boards. The elevations of these features are shown
on Exhibit "B"
A total of 26 parking stalls are shown on the plan: 19 standard-sized
stalls and 6 oversized stalls for motorhoines, cars with trailers, etc.
A substantial portion of the landscaped area fronting on Bonita Road is in
the State right of way and will be landscaped by Cal Trans. The Cal Trans plan
and the landscaping of the applicant's property will be coordinated.
3. Sign Program.
The Precise Plan shows two signs reading "Mex Insur": one is a monument
sign on Bonita Road, and the other a 40' high pole sign oriented to the freeway.
The monument sign confor°ms to the signs on the other properties and is acceptable
to staff, as shown on Exhibit "C". The pole sign ,'however, is not suitable, in
staff's opinion. This freestanding sign would be the only one for this develop-
ment since the three adjoining businesses have proposed placement of their signs
on the north end of the motel building rather than using freestanding poles.
Freestanding signs are generally not suitable for this area, since they would
tend to add visual clutter to this otherwise scenic area, which serves as the
gateway to the Sm~eetwater Valley as well as Chula Vista.
Bath the applicant and the owner of the adjoining property have expressed
their willingness to eventually place the "P1ex Insur" sigrG on the end of the
motel building; however, there is some uncertainty at this time to ~•;hether
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Agenda Items for (~1eeting~of April 9, 1975 page 6
the structure r-rill be four stories, or less, thereby reducing the height of
the signs in proportion to the building heiyht. Even with a reduced building
height: it may be feasible to accommodate all of the signs on the end of the
motel building. l'he staff is withholding judgment on this idea until a design
proposal is submitted.
in addition, the applicant desires to start construction immediately, whereas
the construction start-time of the adjoining development is presently unknown.
The applicant consequently is requesting a 40' high freestanding pole sign,
containing 192 sq. ft., located at the southeast corner of his property (Exhibit "D").
The Zoning Ordinance allows for a maximum height of 35' and a maximum area of
150 sy. ft, should a second freestanding sign be allowed.
An alternative to the applicant's proposal would be to locate the sign at
the northwest corner of the adjoining property to the west--a proposal which
is apparently acceptable to the applicant and the adjoining property owner.
This solution vrould place the sign about G00 feet closer to the southbound lanes
of I-605, tPiereby increasing its visibility, reducing the need for the 40'
height, and allowing fora smaller sign. It is staff's opinion that this location
offers the best temporary solution in supplying the applicant with freeway
identification. The freestanding pole sign would exist only until the motel is
built. At that time the "Mex Insur" sign pole would be removed and the sign
itself mounted, along with the other signs, on the north end of the motel
building.
4. improvements.
Concurrent with development of the site, a number of improvements,
including those on 6onita Road, 2 driveway entrances, and undergrounding of
utilities will be required. These are addressed under conditions of approval.
5. Architectural Theme.
The architecture of the building, as shown on Exhibit "B", is of a Spanish
desiyn using slumpstone block walls and concrete the roofing. This conforms
with the Spanish style architecture previously approved by the Planning
Commission for the motel, restaurant and service station to the west.
6. Undergroundir.g Utilities.
City ordinance requires onsite utilities to be underground ed. This
includes a 12 KV distribution line running along the rear of the property. In
this instance, the undergrounding of this line is not considered practical
because while there is one pole onsite now, two mould be needed to bring the
wires down--one on each end of the segment placed underground. Secondly,
the short distance so undergrounded would achieve insignificant results since
the line runs overhead to the north and across the freeway. SUGRE has advised
that to underground this line under the freeway would be cost prohibitive.
Lastly, this line was recently placed overhead (1973) on easements obtained from
the present owners.
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Agenda Items for Meeting of Flpril 9, 1975 page 7
C. RECOMME(tl0ATI0P1
Adopt a motion recommending that the City Council approve the Precise Plan
PCM-75-2 for the ~~tex Incur Agency/Visitor's Information Center located
at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and Bonita Road, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The site plan for development, including grading, architectural
elevations, location of signs, and landscaped and parking areas, shall
conform to conditional use permit PCC-75-2 and to Exhibits "A", "B"
and "C".
2. Signs.
a. The ground monument sign is approved as follows:
1) The "Mex Incur" copy of 2'8" x 14' is appr
be reduced by eliminating the word "Mex Incur"
2) The "Tourist Information" copy of 1' x 12'
3) The base of the sign shall be changed to a
base to match the building materials.
4) Exhibit "C" shows the ground monument sign
approval.
b. Freestanding Sign.
~ved. The logo shall
at the top.
is approved.
slump block monument
recommended for
A temporary freestanding pole sign (maximum letter height 30", maximum
height 2£3' and maximum area 100 sq. ft.) shall be allowed to be located
at the northwest corner of the adjoining property until such time as
the motel is constructed. This approval is predicated on the applicant
procuring the necessary agreement with that property owner. Upon
construction of the motel the pole shall be removed and the sign relocated
on the end of the motel building. The pole sign may remain in position
for a maximum period of five years after which time it shall be removed
regardless of whether the motel has been constructed or not. The
applicant shall enter into an agreement and post a suitable surety to
guarantee performance pursuant to this condition of approval.
c. All wall mounted signs are approved as shown on Exhibit "B".
3. Landscaping.
Complete landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted with the site
plan. These plans shall be coordinated with the frontage to be landscaped
by Cal Trans, Cal Trans plans for plant materials, by type and location
sha11 be shown on the applicant's plans.
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Agenda Items fur Meeting of April 9, 1975 page II
4. Site Plan and Architectural Approval.
Building architecture shall be approved in conjunction with approval of the
detailed building plans.
5. Public Improvements.
The applicant shall prepare improvement plans, obtain necessary permits,
and construct public street improvements consisting of curb and gutter,
sidewalk, driveway approaches, pavement, drainage facilities, center island
median and ornamental street lights. All work is to conform to the City
of Chula Vista standards. A11 plans for public improvements shall be
submitted for approval by the City Engineer.
6. Undergrounding Utilieis.
The applicant shall underground all onsite utilities, with the exception
of the 12 KV distribution line for which a deferral may be requested by
separate action.
7. Parking on Bonita Road shall be prohibited in front of the subject
property.
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