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Home My WebLink AboutPCM 2013-22RESOLUTION NO. PCM -13 -22 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW A HEIGHT OF 120 FEET (45 FEET MAXIMUM CURRENTLY ALLOWED) TO ACCOMODATE A PROPOSED PARKING STRUCTURE TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN EDGE OF THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS LOCATED AT 751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT. WHEREAS, on November 26, 2013 a duly verified application was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCVMC) ( "Applicant "), ( "Owner" and "Developer ") requesting approval of a precise plan to establish a height limit of 120 feet for the medical center located on the south side of Telegraph canyon Road, east of Medical Center Drive and north of Medical Center Court ( "Project "); and WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with the requirements of Section 19.56.042 of CVMC (Required maps and information) by providing an application submittal package which includes detailed site plans and elevations; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned C -O -P (Administrative and Professional Office with Precise Plan Overlay), which overlay is intended to provide for deviations from the prescribed development standards of the C -O zone through adoption of a Precise Plan; and WHEREAS, the Precise Plan would allow for the maximum building height to be increased from 45 feet to 120 feet; and WHERES, the Project consists of developing a six story parking structure (seven levels) consisting of 718 parking spaces; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In -Fill Development Project) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing on the Project, and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and, WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m. March 12, 2014 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed. Resolution PCM 13 -22 March 12, 2014 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CVMC SECTION 19.14.576: I. PRECISE PLAN FINDINGS The Planning Commission finds by clear and convincing evidence that: SUCH PLAN WILL NOT, UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE PARTICULAR CASE, BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE VICINITY, OR INJURIOUS TO PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY; The Precise Plan being requested is limited to allowing a deviation from existing development standards for building height within the existing hospital campus. The hospital campus has been in development for approximately 35 years and contains two existing towers of approximately 68 feet in height. The parking structure being proposed is an important component of the ongoing medical center expansion and will ensure adequate parking for patients and medical staff using the medical center facilities. Therefore, its construction, along with additional support facilities, will contribute to the general well -being of the community. The parking structure will be located adjacent to or near existing hospital facilities well within the campus boundaries. The parking structure is located approximately 167 feet from the nearest residential property located to the northeast of the project site. Building design is consistent with City Design Guidelines. The parking structure will not generate any new traffic. The proposed height increase is to allow development consistent with hospital uses. Existing towers on site are approximately 67 feet in height. The Project will contribute to the well -being and general welfare of the Chula Vista residents by allowing the existing hospital facility to operate more efficiently to meet the needs of the Chua Vista and South Bay residents. THAT SUCH PLAN SATISFIES THE PRINCIPLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE P MODIFYING DISTRICT AS SET FORTH IN CVM 19.56.041 The Precise Plan (P) Modifying District was attached to the C -O zoning at the time the subject property was rezoned from R -1 -H to C -O -P in January, 1990. The site has been developed as a hospital campus since approximately 1970. The hospital site had received prior approval for two hospital towers with a height of approximately 68 feet, prior to the effective date of this rezone. Given the existing hospital use, the P modifier was added to this new zoning designation in anticipation of the need to provide future flexibility in the implementation of the underlying development Resolution PCM 13 -22 March 12, 2014 Page 3 standards of the C -O zone, especially the ability to provide for structures which exceeded the underlying 45 -foot height limit. The Precise Plan will allow for flexibility in building height that will enable the site to be developed consistent with the needs of a state of the art medical facility. THAT ANY EXCEPTIONS GRANTED WHICH DEVIATE FROM THE UNDERLYING ZONING REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE WARRANTED ONLY WHEN NECESSARY TO MEET THE PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF THE P PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTICT. Exceptions to the underlying zoning requirements are warranted due to the fact that the site contains an existing hospital campus. Such use is unique within the C -O zone in that hospitals usually contain buildings /towers that are over 45 feet in height. The inability for future development to exceed the current height limit of 45 -foot would preclude the ability to provide necessary expansions that meet the needs of the surrounding community. THAT APPROVAL OF THIS PLAN WILL CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ADOPTED POLICES OF THE CITY. Approval of a Precise Plan is consistent with the Public /Quasi - Public designation of the General Plan for the property and the General Plan Objective PFS 19 to provide art and culture programs, childcare facilities and health and human services that enhance the quality of life in the City of Chula Vista. A height exceeding the current height restriction of 45 feet under the C -O (Administrative and Professional Office) zone, has been established by the two existing hospital towers on the campus and will allow the site to be developed consistent with the needs of the state of the art medical facility. IL ADOPTION OF PRECISE PLAN In light of the findings above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the existing building height limit of 45 feet be increased to 120 feet as for the parking structure diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "A" and described in Exhibit "B ", approved and adopted in the form presented to the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk. I C i Veterans Homes Proposed Parking Structure (Approximate Location) Sharp Chula Vista Medical Medical Center Offices �lLCQf c�T Me al Offices Mission pp A artments LOCATOR o� T r 0" � Vill s and NORTH E E3 Fil;�� - - - -- 1 751 Medical Center Ct. EXHIBIT "Avv �__ 641- 010 -28 Resolution PCM -13 -22 EXHIBIT B Resolution PCM -13 -222 PRECISE PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Building Height: 120 feet All other development standards: Subject to the development standards contained in the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Resolution PCM 13 -22 March 12, 2014 Page 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City Council. Presen d by: Kel roughton, FASLA Director of Development Services Approved as to form by: eR. lenoogiq. ey ,- PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 12th day of March, 2014, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Anaya, %-_1.vo, ti..v ^,., Vinson, �.octezuma NOES: Livag ABSENT: Fragomeno ABSTAIN: -0- a t Li Moctezuma, Chair C_ .. ATTEST: Patricia Laugh m � Board Secretary