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Home My WebLink About2016-04-13 PC Minutes�441� CITY of CHURVISTA Planning Commission April 13 2016 6:00 P Chula Vista, CA Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY of CHULA VISTA Council Chambers 276 Fourth Avenue, CALL TO ORDER at 6;00 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT. Commissioners Anaya, Fuentes, Livag, Nava and Chair Calvo MEMBERS ABSENT: Fragomeno, Gutierrez MOTION TO EXCUSE Commissioner Calvo made a motion to excuse Commissioner Fragomeno and Gutierrez; Second by Anaya. Motion passed 5 -0 -2 -0 1. Approval of Minutes February 10, 2016 Motion by Calvo; Second by Nava Motion Passed 5-0 -0 -2 Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board /Commission on any subject matter within the Board /Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board /Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the BoardlCommission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer, the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish 'to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2016 Paige 12 Consideration of a Tentative Map (PCS -16 -0001) to subdivide a 9.80 acre site into two hundred and one (201) condominium units for individual ownership located in Otay Ranch Village 2 Neighborhood R -11. Applicant: Baldwin & Sons Project Manager: Chester Bautista, Associate Civil Engineer Staff . Recommendations That the Planning Commission approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the attached draft Planning Commission Resolution. Chair Calvo stated she would recuse herself and abstain from voting due to potential work related conflict of interest. She left the room at 6:05 pm during discussion. 'The applicant has submitted a Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) to allocate 57 additional units to a previously approved 144 -unit condominium development project for a total of 201 condominium units on 9.8 acres of land within Otay Ranch Village 2. The project is located on the east side of Santa Alexia Avenue between Sana Diana Road and Santa. Victoria Road. The proposed development will consist of 30 six -plex buildings and 7 three -plex buildings. The townhomes will be two to three stories high with attached garages and private patios and yards. The proposed TSM complies with the existing RM2 zoning. CONCLUSION A tentative Subdivision.. Map is required for a division of land resulting in four or more lots or condominium units, pursuant to Section 2 of the City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual. The site ,was designed to comply with the Subdivision Manual lot design criteria. The proposed project is consistent with surrounding. village development and complements the area. Both common and private open space areas exceed those required for each unit. The number of parking spaces exceeds the requirement. The Overall subdivision design is in the .conformance with the.. City's Subdivision Manual, Zoning Ordinance and other associated regulatory documents, Therefore, Staff recommends that .the Planning Commission approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, ! based .on the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions contained in the attached Planning Commission Resolution. E Chester Bautista; - Project Manager, game a brief overview 'of -the project that included a power point presentation of Tentative Map PCS- 16 - =01. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2016 Page 13 PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Based on staff's presentation, and conditions contained in the Resolution,'the Planning Commission approved the Tentative Subdivision Map. Motion to approve: Anaya Second motion: Livag Motion passed: 4 -0 -2 -1 Chair Calvo returned to council chambers and dais at 6:12 pm. Design Review (DR15- 0022) to construct a four story, 1.35 room Ayres Motel with 141 parking spaces on a 2.5 -acre site within the Millenia Master Planned Community. Applicant: Bruce D'Eliscu (Ayres Hotel Group) Project Manager. Patricia Ferman, Landscape Architect Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR15 -0020 for the development of 309 multi- family units, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. INTRODUCTION In accordance with the Millenia /Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan,.Ayres Hotels has submitted a Design Review application for approval to construct a four. - story, 135 room hotel. The project also proposes approximately 2,100 square feet of conference/multi-purpose space, 141 parking spaces,. and outdoor pool and gathering area, within the Gateway Mixed Use Commercial (District 1) of the Millenia Master Planned Community. CONCLUSION The proposed hotel is a permitted .land use in District 1 of the Millenia SPA Plan.. The proposal complies with the policies, guidelines and design standards for the Millenia SPA Plana Therefore, staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Design Review Permit', DR15 -0022, subject to the conditions fisted in the. attached Resolution. Patricia Ferman, Landscape Architect, gave a presentation. of slides that. includied the site plans, locator maps, architectural elements, and`views of the site from all directions. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2 016 Page 14 She gave a project description that provided information on the hotel buildings; parking, landscape design and outdoor lighting and amenities. " The dominant architectural style is "contemporary ". The architectural detailing features strong use of glass on the primary frontage along Millenia Avenue at the joint driveway corner. Neutral, earth - tone colors have been chosen which helps to focus attention on the proportions and rhythms incorporated throughout project design. The proposed hotel's planting palette is a blend of Mediterranean and southwestern low water -use plants combined with simple and clean hardscape elements to compliment the contemporary architectural design of the hotel. Todd Galarneau, representing the Millenia owners, said he had no presentation; however, was available for questions if the Planning Commission had any. Bruce D'Eliscu, Ayres Hotel Group, provided some background information regarding the company. Mr. D- Eliscu expressed excitement to be in Chula Vista and expand their portfolio in the Millenia Community. He was pleased with the architecture, urban contemporary; it was different from their other hotel designs and was excited to add this new look to the Ayres Hotel collection. The proposed hotel will create new jobs in Chula Vista and employ approximately 30 full -time and part -time team members. Ayres Hotels has a reputation of .service excellence and they are committed to providing this to Chula Vista. They believed there was a great demand for this 135 room hotel and hope many of the residents and business community become loyal customers. Mr. D'Eliscu thanked staff for all the help in getting this project coordinated. DELIBERATIONS The commissioners approved of the project were gratified to see this kind of project in the community. They liked the balance of the Millenia project and thought the architecture and landscape complemented. the surrounding developments. Motion to approve. Livag Second motion: Nava Motion passed: 5 -0 -2 -0 Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2016 Page 15 o . = 'IP1 + 4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Ed Batchelder, Planning Manager went over various projects in the pipeline. a Two design reviews for Alley products will be considered at April 27th meeting for Otay Ranch V -2. a May 11th meeting has two design reviews in neighborhoods R -17 and R- 11. a Sudberry Properties has submitted a project. which may be presented at the end of May. COMMISSIONERS713OARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS ,Wo,te ADJOURNMENT at 6:251 prn to the regular meeting on April 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in Chula Vista, California. Rosemarie Rice, Secretary Minutes approved June 22, 2016 MSC: Nava /Livag 6 -0 -1 -0 (Fragomeno absent)