HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Attachment 2 - PC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. DR15 -0014
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT, DR15 -0014
TO CONSTRUCT A 162 -UNIT MULTI- FAMILY TRIPLEX
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH ONE (1) AND TWO (2) CAR
GARAGES, RECREATION AREA, AND ASSOCIATED OPEN SPACE
ON 8.7 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO,
NEIGHBORHOOD R -27 - APPLICANT: PACIFIC COAST
COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2015, 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 162 unit multi- family triplex condominium project with one (1) and two (2) car
garages, recreation area, and associated open space on approximately 8.7 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 -27 (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, The Director of Development Services has reviewed the Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the
Project was covered by previously adopted FSE1R 12 -01 for the Otay Ranch Villages Two,
Three and a Portion of Four Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required; 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 January 13,
2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista that it hereby snakes 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 -27 is designated Residential Multi - Family (RM2) in the PC District
regulations of the Otay Ranch Village Two SPA Plan. The proposed multi- family use is
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permitted and meets all of the development regulations as stipulated in the Otay Ranch
Village Two PC District Regulations as conditioned.
The allowable density on the site is a total of 175 units. The Applicant is proposing to build a
total of 162 units. Each triplex building includes a one and two -car garage in addition to
guest parking. A total of 351 parking spaces are required. The project proposed 360 spaces.
The total building height is 28 -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).
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.
Enhanced architectural details are proposed along the street elevations and the layout of the
site provides for a pedestrian oriented design in accordance with the Otay Ranch Village 2
SPA Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BASED ON
THE FINDINGS ABOVE, hereby approves the Design Review Permit subject to the following
conditions:
I. The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Director of Development
Services, or designee, 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, the Applicant shall
pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for deposit
account DQ -3020.
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, elevations and
materials board approved by the Planning Commission on January 13, 2016.
4. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for
all wall and building surfaces and shall be shown on all building and wall plans.
Additionally, the project shall conform to Section 9.20.055 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code (Municipal Code) regarding graffiti control.
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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. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and
constructed thereto.
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.
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, prior to the issuance of
Building Permits.
Building Division
8. The Applicant shall comply with the 2013 California Building Code (CBC), California
Mechanical Code (CMC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code
(CEC), California Fire Code (CFC), the 2008 California Energy Code (CEC), and the 2013
California Green Building Standards, as adopted and amended by the State of California and
the City of Chula Vista.
Land Development Division /Landscape Architecture Division
9. The Applicant shall meet the Park obligations relating to the proposed Project under the
provisions of the Village 2 Parks Agreement executed 10-31 -14.
10. The Applicant shall comply with 2015 update to chapter 20.12 of the Municipal Code, the
Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance.
11. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Map No. 12 -05.
12. 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 the Master Fee Schedule
13. 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
C. Final Map
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14. The Applicant shall pay the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fee per dwelling unit
prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit in accordance with Municipal Code section
17.10. 100. The Applicant hereby acknowledges that the PAD fee is adjusted on an annual
basis on October 1 based on the Engineer Construction Cost Index. The Applicant shall
comply with all conditions related to PAD fees as stipulated in the Village 2 Park Agreement.
15. Prior to the issuance of the Building Permits, the 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.
16. 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 drivers at the street intersections or
driveways.
17. 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. The Applicant 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. The Drainage Study shall also demonstrate that no property damage will occur during
the 100 -year storm event.
d. The Drainage Study shall show. any offsite flows.
e. All onsite drainage facilities shall be private.
£ Any offshe work will require Letters of Permission from the impacted property
owner(s).
18. 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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19. 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.
20, The Applicant 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 issuance of Building Permits, documentation shall be provided, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, to demonstrate such compliance.
21. Site design shall include features to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Municipal Permit Standards. These features shall maximize infiltration and
minimize impervious land coverage while conveying storm water runoff.
22. The site runoff shall be directed to a bioretention Best Management Practices facility
(BMP). The bioretention BMP shall be designed in accordance with criteria established in
the Countywide Model Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) and the
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Storm Water BMP Handbook, BMP #
TC -32. Details of the bioretention facility shall be shown on applicable plans.
23. The Applicant 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.
24. The Applicant will be required to file a Final Map in accordance with Sections 66426 and
66427 of the Subdivision Map Act for the condominium units for the Project. The Applicant
shall enter into an agreement prior to approval of the Final Map to secure all Public
Improvements required for the development of the Project.
25. The Applicant/Master Developer will be required to fund the Projects fair share and/or install
transit stop facilities within the Tentative Map boundary when directed by the Director of
Public Works. The improvement plans for said stops shall be prepared in accordance with
the transit stop details described in the Village Two, Three and a Portion of Four Design Plan
and Village Two, Three and a Portion of Four Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) and
shall be approved by the Directors of Development Services and Public Works.
26. 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 Plans
shall include but not be limited to:
i. Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, getter, and sidewalk
per San Diego Regional Standard Drawing (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.
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.
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27. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
28. 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 surrounding the Project.
29. For the proposed private sewer facilities, manholes shall be used where 6" mains or larger are
connected to public sewer.
30. 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.
31. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be designed
to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Standards, and Title 24 standards, as applicable.
32. Prior to Grading or Street Improvement Plan approval, the 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.
33. Any private facilities within the Public right -of -way or a City easement will require an
Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan approval of issuance of Building Permits.
Fire Department
34. 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.
11. The following on -going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
1. The Project 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 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.
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3. Approval of the Design Review Permit shall not waive compliance with any sections of Title
19 of the Municipal Code nor any 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; January 13, 2018.
III. 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(x) and failure
to timely follow 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.
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IV. 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
OR Village 2 R -27
Date
Printed Name of Property Owner
Signature of Applicant Date
Printed of Property Owner
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. Failure to satisfy the
conditions of this permit may also result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
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, 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.
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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 13th day of January 2016, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Yolanda Calvo, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Laughlin, Secretary