HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR16-0029RESOLUTION NO. DR16-0029
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT,
DR16-0029 TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY 104,424 SQUARE -
FOOT BUILDING FOR A SENIOR CARE FACILITY WITH
ASSISTED LIVING AND SENIOR HOUSING, AND ASSOCIATED
USES AND OPEN SPACE ON APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES IN
OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA ONE, VILLAGE
FIVE, .CPF-5 SITE
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2016, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Douglas Wilson
Companies (Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to construct a
two-story 104,424 square -foot building for a senior care facility with assisted living and senior
housing, and associated uses and open space on approximately 4.5 acres (Project); and
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is an existing parcel
located in the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area One, Village Five, CPF-5 site (Project Site);
and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed
project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Final FIR (EIR-90-01), for the Otay
Ranch Villages One and Five Sectional Planning Area Plan. Therefore, no further environmental
review or documentation 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 in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter
closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby find and determine as follows:
That the proposed Project is consistent with the development regulations of the Otay Ranch
Sectional Planning Area One, Village Five Plan and Planned Community (PC) District
Regulations.
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The CPF-5 site is designated for Community Purpose Facilities in the PC District regulations
of the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area One, Village Five Plan. The proposed senior care
facility use is permitted and meets all of the development regulations as stipulated in the
Otay Ranch Village Five PC District Regulations as conditioned.
2. The proposed Project is consistent with the design and development standards of the Otay
Ranch Village Five Core Master Plan.
The Project is in compliance with the Otay Ranch Village Five Core Master Plan of the Otay
Ranch Village Sectional Planning Area One. The senior care facility consists of a total of 111.
units for assisted living and memory care, with a total of 137 beds for seniors. Enhanced
architectural details are proposed along the street elevations and the layout of the site
provides for a pedestrian oriented design and a landmark feature in accordance with the Otay
Ranch Village Five Core Master Plan. A total of 46 parking spaces are required. The Project
proposes 53 spaces. The total building height is at 36 -feet (two stories), with a front and
exterior side yard setback of 26 -feet, which are approved through this Design Review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Project subject to the general and special conditions set forth below.
The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Director or designee, prior to issuance of building permits, unless otherwise specified:
Development Services Division
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 -3240.
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.
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 Sections 9.20.055 and 9.20.035 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code ("Municipal Code") 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.
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6. All ground mounted utility appurtenances, including but no limited to transformers and
AC condensers, 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 first building permit.
8. The Applicant shall obtain approval by the Development Services Director of a sign
permit for each sign. Signs shall comply with all applicable requirements of the
Municipal Code.
9. The Applicant shall construct a decorative block retaining wall along E. Palomar Street
subject to the approval of the Development Services Director.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
10. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of approval for OR Tentative
Map No 96-04.
11. 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 in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule
12. Additional deposits or fees in accordance with the City Subdivision Manual, and Master
Fee Schedule will be required for the submittal of the following items:
• Grading Plans
• Construction Permit
13. The Applicant shall show/label in the "Conceptual Grading Plan:" all the BMP's, LID's,
including Bio Retention Planters. Provide sizing calculations and specifications for all
BMP's, & LID's.
14. Prior to the approval of any Building Permit, 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.
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15. All driveways shall conform to the City of Chula Vista's sight distance requirements in
accordance with Section 12.12.120 of the Municipal Code. Also, landscaping, street
furniture, or signs shall not obstruct the visibility of drivers at the street intersections or
driveways.
16. Proposed fire access road shall meet H-20 loading requirements or shall be designed for a
Traffic Index (T.I.) of 5.
17. Driveway curb openings shall be a minimum of eight feet from any PCR, and three feet
from any obstruction.
18. For roadways within 10' of a 10' or higher down slope, the Applicant shall provide a
guard rail analysis to determine if guard rail is necessary pursuant to section 7 of the
Caltrans Traffic Manual and Roadside Design Guide, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, or designee.
19. Temporary improvements (including but not limited to fence, asphalt ramps and signs)
located in the street right of way, or City easements will require an encroachment permit.
20. Streets or driveways within the Project shall be designated as private.
21. The Applicant shall clearly show the existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines and how
the site will connect to the City's public sewage system to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, or designee. No sewer lines will be allowed to be located under existing or
proposed buildings. Indicate whether sewer lines are private or public.
22. The Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, minimum
sewer grade (2%) from the farthest unit on the site to the sewer main.
23. The Applicant shall clearly show the existing storm drain across the site to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee. No storm drain will be allowed to be
located under the existing or proposed buildings. Indicate whether the existing storm
drain is public or private. If public, the Applicant shall show public easement locations
and widths on the grading plans.
24. The Applicant shall depict and detail existing and proposed drainage to ensure adjacent
properties are not impacted to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee.
25. A Land Development Permit will be required, if the Applicant proposes to move over
250 cubic yard of earthwork.
26. 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 Chapter 15.05. 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:
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a. Grading Plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by
the City Engineer.
b. Drainage Study and GeotechnicallSoils 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 affected property
owncr(s).
27. The Applicant shall provide two copies of the following technical reports with the 15`
submittal of grading plans:
a. Drainage study
b. Water Quality Technical Report
c. Geotechnical Report
2$, Retaining Walls:
a. All retaining walls shall be noted on the grading plans and include a detailed wall
profile.
b. Structural wall calculations are required if walls are not built per San Diego
Regional Standard Drawings, or City of Chula Vista Construction Standards
CVCS-30 thru 40, and if fences are to be placed on top of retaining walls.
c. Retaining walls that will be part of a building wall must be approved as part of the
building permit for the project.
d. Retaining walls around trash bin (if any) shall be noted on the grading plans and
called out per standard.
e. Detail how retaining wall drains tie into the drainage system.
29. The Project shall comply with all requirements of the Chula Vista Development Storm
Water Manual for both construction and post -construction phases of the project. Prior to
any building permit approval, documentation shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer, to demonstrate such compliance.
30. A Final Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR) and final Drainage study shall be
submitted prior to building permit approval along with a Site Plan showing that project
can meet the City's Low Impact Development (LID), Source Control, Treatment Control,
and Hydromodification Control Best Management Practice (BMP) Requirements. The
WQTR shall include design features, such as bio -retention facilities, and other high -
efficiency BMPs in accordance with LID requirements under current City Standard
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) standards, the City's Development Storm
Water Manual, and as imposed by the current NPDES Municipal Permit adopted by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. LID principles must be incorporated into the
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project's design. For additional information, refer to the Chula Vista Development Storm
Water Manual website. The County of San Diego LID Manual provides assistance with
the selection of various design features.
31. Pursuant to NPDES Municipal Permit, Order (NOT) must be filed with the SQRCB. A
copy of the acknowledgement from the SWRCB that a NOT has been received for this
Project shall be filed with the City of Chula Vista when received. Further, a copy of the
completed NOI from the SWRCB showing the Permit Number for this project shall be
filed with the City of Chula Vista when received.
32. 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 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee.
33. Where feasible, storm water runoff from parking areas and roofs shall be directed to
landscaped areas before discharge to storm drainage systems to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer, or designee.
34. The site runoff shall be directed to the bioretention BMP area located on the site.
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.
35. The trash enclosure area shall be covered with a solid roof or awning to avoid
contamination of runoff. The site shall be graded in such a way as to prevent run-on into,
and run-off from, the trash enclosure area.
36. All on-site storm drain inlets and catch basins shall be provided with permanent
stenciling and signage according to City of Chula Vista Standards to prohibit illegal
discharge to the storm drain system.
37. The Applicant shall 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.
38. 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:
a. Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk in
accordance with 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.
b. Removal and replacement of existing pedestrian ramp on the corner of East
Palomar Street and Santa Rosa Drive per Chula Vista Construction Standard
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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.
C. 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.
d. Installation of driveway meeting design standards as shown in Chula Vista
standard detail CVCS-IS. Dedication of R/W as needed in order for driveway to
comply with American Disability Act (ADA) requirements.
e. Installation of pedestrian ramp on the corner of East Palomar Street per Chula
Vista Construction Standard CVCS-25.
f. Installation of sewer laterals per SDRSD S-13.
39. Any improvements in the public right-of-way beyond the Project limits shall be designed
and constructed as to not interfere with adjacent businesses, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, or designee.
40. For the proposed private sewer facilities, manholes shall be used where 6" mains or
larger are connected to the public sewer.
41. 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.
42. 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. Driveway A shall include pedestrian ramps on all legs.
43. The Applicant shall submit full landscape construction plans prior to the approval of the
first building permit.
Fire Department
44. The Applicant shall provide a water flow letter from the applicable water agency having
jurisdiction indicating that the above mentioned fire flow is available to serve this
Project. Fire flow letter will be based on construction type V-A at 104,424 square feet.
Requiring 5500 gpm for 4 hour.
45. The Applicant shall provide a fire exhibit showing access and water supply. Provide all
of the appropriate CVFD details on the exhibit sheet.
46. The Applicant shall provide a fire service study performed for the new fire water
distribution system, which includes a hydraulic water flow analysis. This analysis shall
show the actual flow and pressure for all hydrants and riser stubs. The Hazen Williams
formula shall be used in the determination of these flows and pressures. The analysis
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shall show that the required fire flow is available at the hydrants and that, independently,
the sprinkler demand is available at the most demanding sprinkler riser.
47. The Building Permit plans shall indicate all necessary engineering features, including all
hydraulic reference nodes, thrust block sizes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required
by the above named codes and standards. Complete, accurate legends or all symbols and
abbreviations shall be provided on plans.
48. Water supply data is required to accompany an underground submittal. An official water
flow letter can be obtained from the respective water authority. The water flow
requirements shall be based upon the currently adopted California Fire Code. The date of
the water flow test shall be no older than six months from the time of the plan submittal.
No reductions in fire flow will be granted for buildings protected throughout by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project 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 and grading 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 this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the CVMC,
Otay Ranch Village Five Core Master Plan nor any other applicable City Ordinances
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 Planning Commission 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 of this
tentative map 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 Resolution 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. All of the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of the
Developer as to any or all of the Property.
6. If any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur or if
they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such
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conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, .the City
shall have the right to revolve or modify all approvals herein granted including
issuance of building permits, deny, or further condition the subsequent approvals that
are derived from the approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute litigation to
compel their compliance with said conditions; and/or seek damages for their
violation. The applicant shall be notified 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.
III. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020 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, set aside,
void or annual 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 the 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.
VI. 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 lc 'signed and returned to the City's Development Services Department.
pplicant Date
Printed Namb of Applicant
Signature of Property Owner
Printed Name of Property Owner
Date
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
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implemented and maintained according to their teens, 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
detennined 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
Resolution approving a Design Review Permit to construct a two-story 104,424 square -feet
building for a senior care facility with assisted living and senior housing, and associated uses and
open space on approximately 4.5 acres located in the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area One,
Village Five, CPF-5 site.
Presentrl by: Approved as to form by:
Kell r ughton, FSALA
Development Services Directory
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 11th day of January, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Anaya, Calvo, Gutierrez, Nava, Zaker
NOES: N/A
ABSENT: Fuentes; Livag
ABSTAIN: N/A
e utierrez, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Patricia Laughlin, Secretary..