HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC 2014-11RESOLUTION NO. DRC -14 -11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT, DRC -14 -11
TO CONSTRUCT A 41 -UNIT MULTI - FAMILY ATTACHED ALLEY
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH TWO (2) CAR GARAGES, AND
ASSOCIATED OPEN SPACE ON 1.5 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE TWO, NEIGHBORHOOD R -10A. APPLICANT:
PACIFIC COAST COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2014, a duly verified application for a Design Review
Permit was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Pacific Coast
Communities ( "Applicant "); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of a 41 unit multi - family attached alley condominium project with two (2) car
garages, and associated open space on approximately 1.5 acres ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is an existing
parcel located in the Otay Ranch Village Two, Neighborhood R -10A ( "Project Site "); 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 Final Second Tier EIR (EIR- 02 -02), for
the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three and a Portion of Four Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan.
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 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 January
28, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista that it makes the following findings:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the development regulations of the Village
Two Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and Planned Community (PC) District
Regulations.
Neighborhood R -10A is designated Residential Multi - Family in the PC District regulations
of the Otay Ranch Village Two SPA Plan. The proposed multi - family use is permitted and
meets all of the development regulations as stipulated in the Otay Ranch Village Two PC
District Regulations as conditioned.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the design and development standards of the
Otay Ranch Village Two SPA Design Plan.
The project is in compliance with the Multi- Family Design Guidelines of the Otay Ranch
Village Two SPA Design Plan, and is consistent with the SPA density requirements. The
allowable density on the site is a total of 44 units. The Applicant is proposing to build a total
of 41 units.
Each home includes a two -car garage in addition to guest parking. Enhanced architectural
details are proposed along the street elevations and the layout of the site provides for a
pedestrian oriented design per the Otay Ranch Village 2 SPA Plan. A total of 93 parking
spaces are required. The project proposed 110 spaces. The total building height is 37 -ft,
whereas the maximum building height per the Residential Guidelines is 60 -ft. The lot area,
floor area ratio, and setback requirements are subject to Design Review (DR).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS ABOVE, approves the Design Review Permit subject to the following conditions:
I. 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 plan on file in the Planning Division, the
conditions contained herein, and Title 19.
2. Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance of the first building permit, pay all
applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for deposit
account DQ -1714.
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3. Prior to the approval of 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 January 28, 2015.
4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This
shall be noted for any building and wall plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Development Services Director prior to the issuance of building permits. 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.
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 the building permit.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
8. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Map
No. 12 -02.
9. The Applicant shall be required to pay Engineering Fees based on the final approved
building plans for the project.
• Sewer Connection and Capacity Fee
• Traffic Signal Fee
• Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
• Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fees
• Other Engineering Fees as applicable per Master Fee Schedule
10. 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. Street Improvement Plans
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11. Payment of the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fee per dwelling unit is
required prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit in accordance with CVMC
17.10. 100. The PAD fee is adjusted on an annual basis on October 1 based on the
Engineer Construction Cost Index. The payment of PAD fee amount in place at the time
of Building Permit approval.
12. Prior to the approval of the building permit, the owner /applicant shall submit duplicate
copies of all commercial, industrial or multifamily Projects in digital format, such as
(DXF) graphic file, on a CD or through e -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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
f. Any offsite work will require Letters of Permission from the property owner(s).
15. The Applicant shall provide 2 copies of the following technical reports with the 1st
submittal of grading plans:
• Drainage study
• Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)
• Geotechnical Report
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16. 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.
17. The project shall comply with all requirements of the Chula Vista Development Storm
Water Manual (Storm Water Manual) for both construction and post - construction phases
of the project. Prior to Building Permit approval, documentation shall be provided, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, to demonstrate such compliance.
18. 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.
19. The site runoff shall be directed to a bioretention BMP. The bioretention BMP shall be
designed in accordance with criteria established in the Countywide Model SUSMP and
the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Storm Water Best Management
Practices Handbook, BMP # TC -32. Details of the bioretention facility shall be shown on
the plan.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
23. The construction and completion of all improvements and release requirements shall be
secured in accordance with Section 18.16.180 of the Municipal Code including offsite
improvements including surrounding the Project.
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24. For the proposed private sewer facilities, manholes shall be used where 6" mains or
larger are connected to public sewer.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Any private facilities within Public right -of -way or City easement will require an
Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
Fire Department
29. 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 Title 19.
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,
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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, 4"I document shall be signed and returned to the City's Development Services
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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
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resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further
force and effect.
Presented
y:
Kelly Bro n
Director of Development Services
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 28th day of January 2015, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Fuentes, Gutierrez, Livag, Nava
NOES: n/a
ABSENT: Anaya, Fragomeno, Calvo
ABSTAIN: n/a
AT EST: ,
Patricia Laughlin, Secr
Yolanda Calvo,0ayr