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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
CHOLViSTA
PIannina Commission
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 22, 2017
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER At 6:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Anaya, Livag, taker and Chair Gutierrez
MEMBERS ABSENT: Calvo; Nava
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Calvo and Nava
MSC: Anaya/Raker 4-0-2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
OPENING STATEMENT:
1. Approval of Minutes
January 11, 2017
MSC: Zaker; Gutierrez Vote: 4-0-2
2. Appointment of GMOC representative
Nomination made by Anaya to appoint Commissioner Zaker
Second by Gutierrez
Vote: 4-0-2
PUBLIC COMMENTS
UnAes
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA
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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 Board/Commission
may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are
limited to three minutes.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: DR16-0032 Design Review to construct 273 multi -family units, a 10,000
square -foot Community Purpose Facility building, 20,000 square
feet of retail and 629 parking spaces on 10.4 acres within the Village 3
Master Planned Community.
Applicant: HomeFed Village III Master, LLC
Project Manager: Janice Kluth, Project Coordinator
Project Manager Janice Kluth gave a slide presentation which included the location map. The
components of this project are: multi -family homes, retail space, residential and commercial
parking, a community purpose facility (CPF) and open space.
The project includes 15 unique buildings and 2 private open space lots. A total of 629 parking
spaces are proposed for the project, including diagonal on -street parking spaces for commercial
uses. Vehicular access to the project is from private driveways connecting to Avenida Escaya,
Camino Aldea, and Paseo Cultura.
The 273 rental apartments are offered in one, two, and three-bedroom models with floor plans
ranging in size from 745 square feet to 1,464 square feet. Overall, the project proposes a total
of 141 one -bedroom units, 112 two-bedroom units, and 20 three-bedroom rowhome units.
The Project includes a two-story Community Purpose Facility building that is 10,000 square feet
in size, and will serve any one or a combination of the allowed Community Purpose Facility uses
designated in the Village 3 Planned Community District Regulations.
Residential parking for the project is provided in garages, in carports, and in open stalls within
the site. Commercial and Community Purpose Facility parking is provided in angled spaces in
front of the retail along Avenida Escaya and in front of the Community Purpose Facility building
on Camino Aldea, respectively, as well as in open stalls within the site. Loading and service
areas are oriented away from adjacent residential uses wherever possible.
The project is parked in compliance with Village 3 SPA Plan and Planned Community District
requirements. This project also meets the requirement to provide functional outdoor spaces
with a combination of amenities, such as:
The Village Green, Public Plazas, Private Balconies, Pool Complex, and an on-site Park for a total
of 66,420 SF of Open Space.
In accordance with the Village 3 Master Precise Plan, the buildings within the mixed-use project
are multiple stories. The retail is articulated along Avenida Escaya at street level, with a 20 -foot
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floor-to-celling heights and one level of residential units above. Buildings are set close to the
street to encourage interaction between building activities and passersby, enhancing the urban
character of the area.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR16-0032
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
Steve Levenson, representing HomeFed, commended staff and spoke in favor of the project.
He also gave the Commission an overview of what was to be included in the current project.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
QUESTIONS TO STAFF/DELIBERATIONS
Q. As these are rental units, do we know yet what the rental costs will be?
A. Approximately $1,700 to $2,500 per month with the 3 -bedrooms costing a little more.
As required, there will also be some affordable units in the complex
Q. What percentage of parking is designated as "guest parking"?
A. There are 45 on-site spaces and 44 off-site spaces.
Q. Please explain Item 24 in the resolution: Where private driveways exceed 150' — 0, a fire
department turn -around is required. All private driveways (including B, N and O) are
approved as shown on the site plan, except for private driveways E, F and M which exceed
the 150 -foot maximum length and are too narrow for a turn -around. In order to remedy
these conditions, it is agreed that Fire Sprinklers in Buildings 1, 2, 14 and 15 shall require a
NFPA 13 system.
A. Ms. Kluth gave a description of which areas were not wide enough for a fire truck turn-
around and stated that buildings 1, 2, 14 and 15 had a higher NFPA rated fire sprinkler
system.
MSC: Livag/Anaya
Vote: 4-0-2 with Calvo and Nava absent
OTHER BUSINESS
4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
There were no comments
5. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were no comments
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ADJOURNMENT at 6:38 to the regular meeting on March 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at 276 f=ourth Avenue in Chula Vista, CA