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Item: 3
Meeting Date:02 /25/15
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: DRC -14 -06 /PCC -14 -055 Consideration of a Design
Review Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction
of an 114,760 square foot self - storage facility on a 1.55 -acre site located at
2380 Fenton Street. Applicant: Pacifica Companies.
Resolutions DRC -14 -06 and PCC -14 -055 of the City of Chula Vista
Planning Commission approving Design Review Permit DRC -14 -06 and
Conditional Use Permit PCC -14 -055 for construction and operation of a
self - storage facility at 2380 Fenton Street within the Eastlake Business
Park.
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Kelly Broughton, Director of Development Services I L V 1J
INTRODUCTION l
The Applicant submitted a Design Review Permit and a Conditional Use Permit application to
allow for a 114,760 square -foot self - storage facility on a 1.55 -acre parcel zoned Business Center
Manufacturing Park (BC -1) within the Eastlake Business Park ( "Business Park "). The Applicant
is also requesting a reduction to the number of parking spaces required for this use as well as an
increase in the maximum height limit for certain architectural features. The 1.55 -acre parcel is
located at the southwest corner of Fenton Street and Hale Place. The project site is comprised of
one parcel within the Eastlake Business Park ( "Business Park "). (See Locator Map, Attachment
1).
BACKGROUND
The Eastlake I Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan was approved by the City Council on June
30, 1992. One of the areas covered in this SPA is the Eastlake Business Center planning area.
Design Guidelines were also established for this area. The name of this planning area was later
changed to Business Center I at the time the business center area was expanded eastward. The
area of expansion is known as Business Center II. Together, they are commonly referred to as
the Business Park. The subject parcel is the last vacant parcel to be developed within Eastlake
Business Center I. Development of all land within the Eastlake I SPA is governed by the
Eastlake II Planned Community (PC) District Regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the project was adequately
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covered in previously adopted Eastlake I Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR 84 -01). Thus, no additional environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolutions DRC -14 -06 and PCC -14 -055 approving the
project based on the findings and subject to the requirements contained in those Resolutions.
DISCUSSION
Project Site Characteristics
The project site is comprised of a 1.55 -acre parcel located within the Eastlake Business Center 1
planning area of the Business Park at the southwest corner of Fenton Street and Hale Place
(Attachment 1- Locator Map). The rectangularly shaped project site was previously graded with
the rest of the business park, and is currently vacant. The site is surrounded by both industrial
uses and offices.
General Plan, Zoning and Land Use
The project site has an Office commercial (CO) General Plan Land Use Designation and is zoned
as Business Center I (BC -1). The following table specifies the General Plan Land Use
Designations, zoning and current land uses that surround the site:
ANALYSIS
Land Use Compatibility
Zoning
Business Center 1 (BC -1)
Business Center 2 (BC -2)
Business Center I (BC -1)
Business Center 1 (BC -1)
Business Center I (BC -1)
Current Land Use
Vacant
Business Services / Industrial
Business Services / Industrial
Offices
Offices
The establishment of a self - storage facility in the BC -1 zone requires the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to ensure the use is compatible with surrounding uses. The self - storage
facility is appropriate at the proposed location and is compatible with surrounding existing
development in that it is located in close proximity to residential uses and will provide a service
which meets the needs of the community by providing additional capacity for self - storage. The
proposed use would be similar to other uses in the vicinity in that it will be designed with
features which complement the architecture of the existing surrounding development.
General Plan
Site
Office Commercial (CO)
North
Limited Industrial (IL)
South
Office Commercial (CO)
East
Office Commercial (CO)
West
Office Commercial (CO)
ANALYSIS
Land Use Compatibility
Zoning
Business Center 1 (BC -1)
Business Center 2 (BC -2)
Business Center I (BC -1)
Business Center 1 (BC -1)
Business Center I (BC -1)
Current Land Use
Vacant
Business Services / Industrial
Business Services / Industrial
Offices
Offices
The establishment of a self - storage facility in the BC -1 zone requires the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to ensure the use is compatible with surrounding uses. The self - storage
facility is appropriate at the proposed location and is compatible with surrounding existing
development in that it is located in close proximity to residential uses and will provide a service
which meets the needs of the community by providing additional capacity for self - storage. The
proposed use would be similar to other uses in the vicinity in that it will be designed with
features which complement the architecture of the existing surrounding development.
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Compliance with Development Standards:
BC -1 Development Standards
Required for project
Proposed for project
Building Height: 35 feet or 2 stories
35 feet and 3 stories * (with exception of
arch features up to 44 ft.)
Setbacks
Front Yard 20 feet
Front Yard 20 feet
Side Yard (Interior) 10 feet
Side Yard (Int.) 10 feet
Diagonal Corner 50 feet
Diagonal Corner 50 feet
Public Streets 20 feet
Public Streets 20 feet
Rear Yard 10 feet
Rear Yard 10 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage: 60%
55%
Parking:
Storage **
1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. for ls` 20 K sq. ft. =
20
1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. for 2nd 20K sq. ft. =
10
1 space per 4,000 sq.ft. over 40 K=
18
Office Component:
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
5
Total parking spaces required **
53
Total parking spaces provided = 26
* Due to the low traffic generation and parking requirements for such facilities, staff has recommended that an additional story be
allowed subject to the same 35 ft. height restriction. The project complies with 35 ft. height limit with certain exceptions for
architectural features described more fully in body of this report.
* *The parking requirements noted apply to storage facilities in general and present the closest nominal standards in policy
regulations to what is being proposed. However, as has been used with other mini - warehouse facilities in the past, a provision
contained within the General Provisions of the Off - Street Parking Requirements (Section VIL1 (G) of PC District Regulations)
indicates that for those uses which do not contain specific parking standards, such standards can be development by the
approving body, subject to supporting information provided. This will be described in further detail in the "parking" section
below.
Building Height
The maximum building height allowed per the Planned Community (PC) District Regulations is
35 feet. However, a provision contained within the property development standards allows the
applicant to exceed the height limit up to a maximum of 60 feet, with Design Review approval.
To qualify for consideration, the project must also be consistent with the SPA'S Design
Guidelines.
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Additional building height is being requested to add vertical articulation to the building, allow
for visual relief and provide additional screening of rooftop equipment. The highest point of the
structure would be 44 feet and is limited to only two points. The first is the section of the
building directly above the office and the second is the section of the building at the corner of
Fenton Street and Hale Place. The proposed building also includes other vertical accent features
that are up to 40 feet in height. The remainder of the facility complies with the standard height
restriction of 35 feet.
Parking
As noted in preceding Development Standards table footnote, the parking standards described in
Section VIII of the Eastlake II PC District Regulations do not include a category for "self- storage
facilities ". The only category that is similar is in name is the general category "storage ". Staff is
of the opinion that the general category is more appropriately applied to uses such as storage
warehouses or moving and storage firms. For reasons discussed, staff believes it is appropriate to
apply the provisions of Subsection (G) of the Off - Street Parking General Provisions outlines in
Section VIII.1 of the P.C. District Regulations which states:
The parking requirement for uses not specifically listed in the matrix shall be determined by the
approval body for the proposed use on the basis of requirements for similar uses, and on any
traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a minimum
requirement.
At staff s request, the applicant provided an extensive parking survey which incorporates data
from a number of jurisdictions. The survey shows that the amount of parking required for self -
storage uses is far less in other jurisdictions than for other types of storage uses mentioned
above. Many of the jurisdictions surveyed either had separate provisions for "self- storage"
(versus general storage) or had similar provisions as contained in the PC District Regulations,
whereby a separate set of parking provisions can be established for a distinct use arguably not
listed. For those jurisdictions which do in fact have a separate category for "self- storage"
facilities, the parking ratio required would result in a similar amount of parking spaces as the
applicant is proposing for this project.
In addition, according to the 2014 Self Storage Almanac, about 30% of renters only visit their
units once a month, about 23% 3 -6 times a year, and about 15% fewer than 3 times a year. Only
5% of renters visit their unit more than once a week. This lower trip generation results in less
parking demand on -site, as confirmed by the City's Traffic Engineer.
Lastly, in 2009, the Design Review Committee (DRC) approved a large building expansion for
an existing self - storage facility located in within the Business Park. The DRC found that
additional parking spaces were not necessary, based on the same Off - Street parking provision
described above.
The applicant is proposing to include eight parking spaces in front of the office, with an
additional eighteen spaces within the fenced off storage use area itself (for a total of twenty -six
spaces provided). Based upon the above, staff recommends the DRC consider this to be an
adequate amount of parking being provided for the project.
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Architecture
The following sections contain a staff analysis of various components of the proposed project.
The design of the project was reviewed for conformity with both the Business Center I Design
Guidelines, as well as the City -wide Design Manual (for which individuals citations are provided
below in italics).
Building, Fagade and Roof Articulation
Heights and setbacks within the same building should be varied, and wall planes should be
staggered both horizontally and vertically in order to create pockets of light and shadow and
provide visual relief from monotonous, uninterrupted expanses of wall (CVDMp. IV -52)
The design of this building has been carefully orchestrated to provide aesthetically pleasing
finishes that prevent monotonous, uninterrupted expanses of walls. The building provides several
vertical and horizontal articulations and design elements that create breaks in the building mass.
Across the facade the building has several setbacks and awnings that cast shadows to create
pockets of light and dark that complements the material and color selections. The change in
materials across the facade help to further accent the jogs in the floor plan and create additional
visual relief for the project.
Additionally, the proposal utilizes varying heights at different locations on the project. The
height changes are used to break up the massing of the building as well as emphasize the corners
and main access points of the project.
Materials /Colors
Colors and materials should be consistent with the chosen architectural style and compatible
with the character of surrounding development. Sensitive alteration of colors and materials can
produce diversity and enhance architectural form (CVDMp. IV -52).
Building materials and colors have been chosen that complement the existing buildings in the
vicinity as well as create an aesthetically pleasing facade. Because the neighboring properties do
not exhibit a single architectural theme, materials and colors were selected by utilizing those
found in several properties throughout the business park and nearby retail center. The resultant
materials and colors selected for this facility both complement the existing buildings in the area
as well as create a visually appealing facade with setbacks and material changes that provide
visual interest and variation.
For materials, the project primarily utilizes stucco, metal awnings, metal panels, glass storefront,
and split face block. Metal awnings have been utilized for visual interest at the buildings entry
ways to assist in guiding visitors to the office and main access points. The metal awnings also
appear at additional locations on the exterior of the structure at varying heights to provide
horizontal and vertical articulation to the structure and to prevent a monotony of long
uninterrupted walls.
Metal panels are also featured on the building at varying locations to help break -up the
building's size while also introducing a durable, aesthetically appealing material to the project.
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In an effort to further break -up the facade as well as compliment the neighboring office
buildings, glass storefronts are proposed at several locations on the building. The use of glass
not only offers relief from the solid building components, it also serves as a viewport to the
business at hand by displaying the storage rental units.
To further articulate the structure and provide variation in materials, a split faced block was
chosen for its durability and resistance to the elements (including graffiti). The block will be
comprised of two different colors that will create "banding" around the base of the building and
assist in unifying the different elements of the building. These horizontal "bands" will also
compliment the horizontal runs of the metal panel and display units located behind the glass.
Landscaping/Screening
For industrial uses, landscaping should be used to define areas by helping to focus on entrances
to buildings, parking lots, loading areas, defining the edges of various land uses, providing
transition between neighboring properties (buffering) and providing screening for parking,
outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas(CVDMp. IV -55).
Screening has been provided along Fenton Street and Hale Place through the use of a proposed
rhythm and spacing of both columnar and standard spreading trees. This pattern of trees both
compliments the architectural style and massing while providing screening and softening of the
building elevation. By balancing the openness needed for the display units and signage in front,
with the framing and massing of trees and shrubs to blend the front facades into the rest of the
landscape, a curb appeal has been created without the starkness of an urban plantless landscape.
This approach to screening was utilized in order to provide a more human scale for pedestrians
along the sidewalks, as well as visual relief from the multi -story elevation when viewed from
afar.
With the simple repetition of a loose pattern of foundation shrub plantings mixed with repeated
similar groupings of trees, the architectural style has been enhanced while also screening and
softening the expanse of the building elevation.
DECISION -MAKER CONFLICTS:
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Planning Commissioners and has found no
property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is subject to this action.
Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any Planning Commissioner, of
any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The project is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and Eastlake II PC
District Regulations with exceptions noted. Staff recommends the requested increase in height
limit in order to provide for additional vertical articulation and roof equipment screening, and
that the twenty -six parking spaces provided be considered adequate per the analysis provided in
this staff report. Based on the preceding information in this report, staff recommends the
Planning Commission adopt the Resolutions approving the proposed self - storage facility.
Planning Commission
February 25, 2015
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The application fees and processing costs are paid for by the Applicant.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Locator Map
2 -A Planning Commission Resolution DRC -14 -06
2 -13 Planning Commission Resolution PCC -14 -055.
3. Disclosure Statement
4. Project Plans
Prepared by: Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner, Planning Division
LOCATOR MAP ATTACHMENT 1
Attachment 2A
RESOLUTION NO. DRC -14 -06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DRC -14 -06 TO
CONSTRUCT A 114,760 SQUARE FOOT SELF - STORAGE FACILITY
ON A 1.55 -ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2380 FENTON STREET.
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2014, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Pacifica Companies
LLC.( "Applicant "); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of a 114,760 square -foot self - storage warehouse facility, and associated office on
approximately 1.55 acres ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is an existing
vacant parcel located in the Eastlake Business Center ( "Project Site "); and
WHEREAS, the design of the proposed project conforms to the applicable provisions of
the Eastlake II PC District Regulations and with the City of Chula Vista Design Manual, with the
exception of relatively minor height variations on portion of the building and a proposal to adopt
parking standards specific to a "self- storage" use; and
WHEREAS, Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
project was adequately covered in previously adopted Eastlake I Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR 84 -01). No further environmental review or
documentation is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a hearing
on the Design Review Permit application, and notice of the 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 and residents 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 February
25, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista hereby makes the following findings:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the development regulations contained in
the Eastlake II Planned Community (PC) District Regulations.
The site is zoned Business Center Manufacturing District (BC -1). The proposed self - storage
facility requires a Conditional Use Permit and is consistent with the both the applicable
development standards contained in the Eastlake I Design Manual as well as those described
in sections IV and VIII of the Eastlake II PC District Regulations. A provision contained
within these regulations allows for the applicant to request a height increase from the
standard allowance of 35 feet to up to 60 feet, with Design Review approval. The Planning
Commission has considered and accepts the proposed limited increase in building height (up
to a maximum of forty -four feet) for architectural building features Another provision
contained within these regulations allows for the establishment of parking standards for
specific uses which are not listed. The Planning Commission has considered and accepts the
twenty -six parking spaces proposed as adequate to serve the parking demand generated by
the Project.
2. The design features of the proposed development are consistent with, and are a cost
effective method of satisfying the Eastlake I Design Manual and the City of Chula Vista
Design Manual and Landscape Manual.
The Project will comply with the site plan and design objectives of the Eastlake I Design Manual and
the City of Chula Vista Design Manual. Design elements and landscape details have been provided
that will enhance site as well as the appearance of the proposed facility. These features have been
reviewed for compliance with applicable codes and are consistent with, and are a cost - effective
method of satisfying the Eastlake I and City of Chula Vista Design Manual and Landscape Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS ABOVE, approves the Design Review Permit subject to the following conditions:
The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City, prior to issuance of
building permits, unless otherwise specified:
Planning Division
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which
include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plans on file in the Development Services
Department, the conditions contained herein, and CVMC Title 19.
2. Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance of the first building permit, the applicant
shall pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for
deposit account DQ -1786.
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3. Prior to the approval of any building permits, the colors and materials specified on the
building plans must be consistent with the colors and materials shown on the site plan
and materials board approved by the Planning Commission on February 25, 2015.
4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This
shall be noted on any building and /or wall plans and shall be reviewed and approved by
the Development Services Director prior to the issuance of any building permit.
Additionally, the project shall conform to Section 9.20.055 of the CVMC regarding
graffiti control.
5. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment
and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Development Services Director. Such screening
shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Director.
6. All ground mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc.,
shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a
combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and /or landscaping to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Director.
7. All exterior lighting shall include shielding to remove any glare from adjacent residents
or properties. Details for said lighting shall be included in the architectural plans and
shall be reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director,
prior to the issuance of any building permit.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
8. The Applicant shall be required to pay the follow Engineering Fees based on the final
approved building plans for the project:
a. Sewer Connection and Capacity Fee
b. Traffic Signal Fee
c. Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
d. Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fees
e. Other Engineering Fees as applicable per Master Fee Schedule
9. The Applicant shall be required to pay additional deposits or fees in accordance with the
City Subdivision Manual, and Master Fee Schedule with the submittal of the following
items:
a. Grading Plans
b. Construction Permit
10. All streets or driveways within the complex shall be designated as private.
11. Prior to the approval of any building permit, the owner /applicant shall submit duplicate
copies of all plans in digital format, such as (DXF) graphic file, on a CD or through e-
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mail based on California State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 83, Zone 6) in accordance
with the City's Guidelines for Digital Submittal. DXF file shall include a utility plan
showing any and all proposed sewer or storm drain on site.
12. All driveways shall conform to the City of Chula Vista's sight distance requirements in
accordance with Section 12.12.130 of the Municipal Code. Also, landscaping, street
furniture, or signs shall not obstruct the visibility of driver at the street intersections or
driveways.
13. The Applicant shall obtain a Land Development Permit prior to beginning any earthwork
activities at the site and before issuance of Building Permits in accordance with
Municipal Code Title 15.04.. Developer shall submit Grading Plans in conformance with
the City's Subdivision Manual and the City's Development Storm Water Manual
requirements, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Grading Plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by
the City Engineer.
b. Drainage Study and Geotechnical /Soils Investigations are required with the first
submittal of Grading Plans. The Drainage Study shall calculate the Pre -
Development and Post - Development flows and show how downstream properties
and storm drain facilities are impacted. Design shall incorporate detention of
storm water runoff if Post - Development flows exceed Pre - Development flows;
analysis shall include flows from 2 yr, 10 yr, and 50 yr return frequency storms.
c. Drainage study shall also demonstrate that no property damage will occur during
the 100 -year storm event.
d. Drainage study shall show any offsite flows.
e. All onsite drainage facilities shall be private.
£ Any offsite work will require Letters of Permission from the property owner(s).
14. The Applicant shall provide 2 copies of the following technical reports with the 1St
submittal of grading plans:
a. Drainage study
b. Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)
c. Geotechnical Report
15. Temporary improvements (such as fence, asphalt ramps, signs, etc.) located in street right
of way, city easements or City owned Open Space Lots will require an encroachment
permit.
16. The applicant shall demonstrate how proposed fire access road meets H -20 loading
requirements or is designed for Traffic Index (T >I) of 5.
17. Site design shall include features to meet NPDES Municipal Permit Standards. These
features shall maximize infiltration and minimize impervious land coverage while
conveying storm water runoff.
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18. A Water Quality Technical Report ( "WQTR ") and Drainage study shall be submitted
along with a Site Plan showing that project can meet the City's Low Impact Development
(LID), Source Control, treatment Control, and Hydromodification Control BMP
Requirements. The WQTR shall include design features, such as bio- retention facilities,
and other high - efficiency BMPs per Low Impact Development (LID) requirements under
current City Standard Urban Stomwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) standards, the City's
development Storm Water Manual, and as imposed by the current NPDES Municipal
Permit adopted by the Regional Quality Control Board. LID principles must be
incorporated into the project's design. The WQTR shall include Hydromodification
calculations. For additional information, refer to the Chula Vista Development Storm
Water Manual website. The County of San Diego Low Impact Development Manual
provides assistance with the selection of various design features. The Manual is on the
internet at the following web address: http: / /www.sdcplu,org/dplu /resource /docs /3-
pdf /LID- Handbook.pdf.
19. Owner must enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement to
perpetually maintain private BMP's located within the project prior to issuance of any
Grading or Building Permits, whichever occurs first.
20. Improvement Plans in conformance with the City's Subdivision Manual and a
Construction Permit will be required prior to issuance of any Building Permits. The
Improvement Plan shall include but not be limited to:
i. Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk
per SDRSD G -2, and G -7 along the project's frontage to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper transitions
to existing conditions.
ii. Additional asphalt paving for the replacement of the existing curb, gutter and
sidewalk.
iii. Installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk per SDRSD G -3 along the project's
frontage. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper transitions to
existing conditions.
iv. Install a Concrete bus pad and a bus shelter on Santa Diana Road.
v. Relocation of existing utilities, as determined by the City Engineer.
21. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
22. Removal and replacement of existing pedestrian ramp on the corner of Fenton and Hale
per City of Chula Vista Construction Standards CVCS -25. Current pedestrian ramp shall
be replaced, if it does not meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards /ADA Standards,
or if existing pedestrian ramp is cracked or broken.
23. For the proposed private sewer facilities, manholes shall be used where 6" mains or
larger are connected to public sewer.
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24. The onsite sewer and storm drain system shall be private. All sewer laterals and storm
drains shall be privately maintained from each building unit to the City- maintained public
facilities.
25. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be
designed to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, ADA Standards, and Title 24
standards, as applicable.
26. Prior to Grading or Street Improvement Plan approval, the owner /applicant shall upload
copies of the Street Improvement Plan, Grading Plan, and Site Improvement Plan in
digital format such as AutoCAD DWG or DXF (AutoCAD version 2000 or above), ESRI
GIS shapefile, file, or personal geodatabase (ArcGIS version 9.0 or above). The files
should be transmitted directly to the GIS section using the city's digital submittal file
upload website at http: / /www.chulavistaca.gov /goto /GIS. The data upload site only
accepts zip formatted files.
27. Any private facilities within Public right -of -way or City easement will require an
Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
28. Sewer lateral and storm drain connections to existing public utilities. The Public works
Operations Section will need to inspect any exiting sewer laterals and connections that
are to be used by the new development. Laterals and connections may need replacement
as a result of this inspection.
29. For the proposed private sewer facilities, manholes shall be used where 6" mains or
larger are connected to public sewer.
30. All utilities serving the subject property and existing utilities located within or adjacent to
the subject property shall be under grounded in accordance with the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section. Further, all new utilities serving the subject property shall be
under grounded prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Fire Department
31. The Applicant shall apply for required building permits. Permits shall comply with
applicable codes and requirements, including but not limited to: the current California
edition of Building Code (CBC), Fire Code (CFC), Mechanical Code, and Residential
Code as adopted and amended by the State of California and the City of Chula Vista.
II. The following on -going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which
include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plan on file in the Planning Division, the
conditions contained herein, and CVMC Title 19.
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2. The Applicant shall install all landscaping and hardscape improvements in accordance
with the approved landscape plan.
3. Approval of the Design Review Permit shall not waive compliance with all sections of
Title 19 of the Municipal Code, and all other applicable laws and regulations in effect at
the time of building permit issuance.
4. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless City, its City Council members, officers, employees and representatives,
from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs,
including court costs and attorney's fees (collectively, liabilities) incurred by the City
arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of this Design
Review Permit and (b) City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether
discretionary or non - discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated on the
Project Site. The Property Owner and Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to
this provision by executing a copy of this Design Review Permit where indicated below.
The Property Owner's and Applicant's compliance with this provision shall be binding
on any and all of the Property Owner's and Applicant's successors and assigns.
5. This Design Review Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within three
years from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.600 of the
Municipal Code.
III. EXECUTION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The Property Owner and Applicant shall execute this document signing on the lines
provided below, indicating that the Property Owner and Applicant have each read,
understood and agreed to the conditions contained herein, and will implement same. Upon
execution, this document shall be signed and returned to the City's Development Services
Department.
Signature of Property Owner
Signature of Applicant
Date
Date
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February 25, 2015
Page -8-
IV. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented
and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify
all approvals herein granted, deny, or further condition issuance of all future building
permits, deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the
authority of approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. Failure to satisfy the
conditions of this permit may also result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
V. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is
dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein
stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are
determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this
resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further
force and effect.
Presented by:
Kelly Broughton
Director of Development Services
Approved as to form by:
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 25th day of February 2015, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Yolanda Calvo, Chair
ATTEST:
Pat Laughlin, Secretary
Attachment 2B
RESOLUTION NO. PCC -14 -055
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT PCC -14 -055 FOR THE OPERATION OF A
SELF - STORAGE FACILITY AT 2380 FENTON STREET,
WITHIN THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS PARK.
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2014, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Pacifica Companies
LLC ( "Applicant "); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
operation of a self - storage facility ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the area of land, which is the subject of this Resolution, is an existing 1.55 -
acre pad located within existing the Eastlake Business Park ( "Business Park ") at 2380 Fenton
Street ( "Project Site ") owned by Pacifica Companies LLC. ( "Property Owner "); and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") and has determined
that the proposed project was covered in previously adopted Eastlake I Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR 84 -01). Thus no further environmental
review or documentation is needed ; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a hearing
on the Conditional Use Permit application, and notice of the hearing, together with it purpose,
was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and its mailing to
property owners and residents 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 February
25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence and testimony
presented at the public hearing with respect to the Project in this action..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula
Vista that it finds that, in the exercise of its independent judgment, as set forth in the record
of this proceeding, has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the CEQA and
finds that the proposed project was adequately covered in previously adopted Eastlake I
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR 84 -01).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista that
it makes the following findings:
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February 25, 2015
Page 2
That the proposed use at this 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 project site is a desirable location in that it is located in the Business Park and, at the
same time, is within close proximity to residential uses. As a result, the proposed use will
provide a service which meets the needs of the community by providing additional capacity
for self - storage. While there are other similar types of facilities located within and near the
Business Park, the Eastlake market as a whole is largely underserved. As a result, the
proposed use will contribute to the general well -being of the neighborhood.
That such use 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 proposed self - storage facility is similar in operation to other business in the area and
considered a low volume traffic generator, resulting in a negligible impact to the surrounding
area in terms of traffic and circulation. The facility will be designed with features which
complement the architecture of exiting surrounding development, with adequate on -site
parking provided.
That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the code for
such use.
The zoning of the project site is Business Center Manufacturing District (BC -1) and is
regulated by the Eastlake II PC Development Regulations. Development standards contained
therein have either been met outright or, in the case of building height and parking, necessary
findings were made to allow limited exceptions in terms of building height and parking.
That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City, or the adopted plan of any government agency.
This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is in compliance with the General Plan and the Eastlake
II PC District Regulations. The proposed CUP permits the operation of a self - storage facility
which is included in the "storage and wholesale trade" category of land uses envisioned by
the Business Center Manufacturing Park District (BC -1) zone and Office Commercial (CO)
designation of the General Plan, and therefore will not affect the implementation of the
General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS ABOVE, approves the Conditional Use Permit, PCC -14 -055 subject to the following
conditions:
I. The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department, prior to issuance of building permits, unless otherwise specified:
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Page 3
Applicant shall develop and maintain the Project Site in accordance with the
approved plans, which include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plans on file in the
Development Services Department, the conditions contained herein, and Title CVMC
19.
2. Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant
shall pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees
for deposit account DQ -1786.
3. The hours of operation for the self - storage facility's office shall be Monday through
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday /Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Security
gate access to the self - storage units shall be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
4. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to approve modifications to the
hours of operations in accordance with the Chula Vista Municipal Code regulations.
5. The Applicant shall be required to pay Engineering Fees based on the final approved
building plans for the project:
a. Sewer Connection and Capacity Fee
b. Traffic Signal Fee
c. Public Facilities Development Impact Fee
d. Eastern Chula Vista Development Impact Fees
e. Other Engineering Fees as applicable per Master Fee Schedule
6. The Applicant shall be required to pay additional deposits or fees in accordance with
the City Subdivision Manual, and Master Fee Schedule with the submittal of the
following items:
a. Grading Plans
b. Construction Permit
II. The following on -going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies
on this approval:
7. The conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit shall be the subject
property at all times that the Conditional Use Permit is active for the subject project,
and the existence of this approval with conditions shall be recorded with the title of
the property.
8. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit shall not act as a waiver for compliance with
all sections of Title 19 of the Municipal Code, and all other applicable laws and
regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance or as thereafter amended,
provided such amendments may be legally applied.
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February 25, 2015
Page 4
9. Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City, its Planning
Commission members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and and
against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including
court costs and attorneys' fees (collectively, "liabilities ") incurred by the City arising,
directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of the conditional use
permit approval, (b) City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action,
whether discretionary or non - discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated
by the permit and (c) Applicant's installation and operation of the facility permitted.
Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing a copy of
the conditional use permit, upon approval by the Planning Commission. Applicant's
compliance with this provision is an express condition of the conditional use permit
approval, and this provision shall be binding on any and all of Applicant's successors
and assigns.
10. The conditions of approval for the Conditional Use Permit shall be applied to the
subject property until such time approval is modified or revoked, and the existence of
the approval with conditions shall be recorded with the title of the property. Prior to
the issuance of the building permits for the proposed Project, the Applicant /property
owner shall provide the Planning Division with a recorded copy of said document.
11. The Planning Commission's approval of the Conditional Use Permit shall become
void and ineffective if not utilized in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the
Municipal Code. Failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall cause the
permit to be reviewed by the City for additional conditions or revocation.
III EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the Applicant shall execute this document by signing the
lines provided below, said execution indicating that the property owner and Applicant
have each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon
execution, this document shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the County of
San Diego, at the sole expense of the property owner and /or Applicant, and a signed,
stamped copy of this recorded document within ten days of recordation to the City
Clerk shall indicate the property owners /Applicant's desire that the Project, and the
corresponding application for building permits and /or a business license, be held in
abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on file in the City Clerk's
Office and known as document No.
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February 25, 2015
Page 5
Signature of Property Owner Date
Signature of Representative
Date
IV. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020(d)(1), NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the 90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication,
reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date
of this resolution and any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Section
66020(a) and failure to follow timely this procedure will bar any subsequent legal
action to attack, review, set aside, void or annul imposition. The right to protest the
fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning,
grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection
with this Project; and it does not apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or other
exactions which have been given notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges
to any fees for which the statute of limitations has previously expired.
V. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, or further condition issuance of
all future building permits, deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of
occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted, institute and
prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages
for their violation. The Applicant shall be notified ten (10) days in advance prior to
any of the above actions being taken by the City and shall be given the opportunity to
remedy any deficiencies identified by the City within a reasonable and diligent time
frame.
VI. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is
dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition
herein stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provision, or
conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or
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February 25, 2015
Page 6
unenforceable, this resolution shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no
further force and effect ab initio.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION
adopts the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit, PCC -14 -055, in accordance with the
findings and subject to the conditions contained in this resolution.
Presented by:
Kelly Broughton
Director of Development Services
Approved as to form by:
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 25th day of February, 2015, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Yolanda Calvo, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Laughlin, Secretary
D e v e l o p m e n t S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t
k` Planning Division ( Development Processing
CITY OF
EHUTAUISra APPLICATION APPENDIX B
Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to City Council Policy 101 -01, prior to any action on a matter that requires discretionary action by the City
Council, Planning Commission or other official legislative body of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain
ownerships, financial interest, payments, and campaign contributions must be filed. The following information must
be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the project that is the subject of the
application, project or contract (e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier).
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2. If any person* Identified in section 1. above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals with an investment of $2000 or more in the business (corporation /partnership) entity.
3. If any person* identified in section 1. above is a non- profit organization or trust, list the names of
any person who is the director of the non - profit organization or the names of the trustee, beneficiary
and trustor of the trust.
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4. Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent
contractors, whom you have authorized to represent you before the City in this matter.
S. Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, had any financial dealings with an official ** of the City of Chula Vista as it relates to this
contract, project or application within the past 12 months? Yes No _ X_
If yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official ** may have in this contract. s
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G.. Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, made a campaignl.contrfbai<ion of'inorB than $�-50; - ittiirs tote past_ i t2) rriariths tv'.a
current member of the City of C{iula Vistaount%1? yps X
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7. Has any person *identified in 1„ 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, provided more than $420 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official ** of the City of
Chula Vista in the past (12) months? (This includes any payment that confers a personal benefit on the
recipient, a rebate or discount in the price of anything of value, money to retire a legal debt, gift, loan,
etc.) ::Yes -_ No X
If yes, which official ** and what was the nature of the item provided?
8. Has any person *identified In 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, been a source of income of $500 or more to an official ** of the City of Chula Vista in the
past (12) months? Yes No =
If yes, which official" and the nature of the item provided ?,
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* Person is identified as: any individual, firm, co- partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city, municipality,
district, or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
* official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of a
board, commission or committee of the City, and City employee or staff members.
to City staff for processing, and updated within one week prior to consideration by "legislative body.
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