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RESOLUTION NO. DR15-0037
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT, DR15-0037
TO CONSTRUCT A 2,380 SQUARE-FOOT AUTOMATED CARWASH
BUILDING WITH VACUUM STATIONS ON A 0.55-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 495 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2015, a duly verified application for a Design Review
Permit was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Gene
Cipparone Architect, Inc. (Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of a 2,380 square-foot automated carwash building with vacuum stations on a 0.55-
acre site (Project); and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is an existing
parcel located at 495 Telegraph Canyon Road (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA
Guidelines. Thus, 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 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 makes the following findings:
I. FINDINGS
1. That the proposed Project is consistent with the development regulations of the Chula
Vista Design Manual.
The Project Site is designated Central Commercial. The Project is conditionally permitted
within the Central Commercial zone and meets all of the development regulations as
stipulated in the Chula Vista Design Manual as conditioned.
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2. The proposed Project is consistent with the design and development standards of the
Chula Vista Design Guidelines
The Project is in compliance with the Chula Vista Design Guidelines and is consistent with
the Chula Vista Municipal Code (Municipal Code). The Project meets the setbacks, building
height, parking, and design standards. A total of 15 parking spaces are required. The project
proposes 14 regular spaces and 1 handicapped parking space for a total of 15 spaces. The
total building height is 28-ft., whereas the maximum building height in accordance with the
Commercial Guidelines is 45-ft. The Project proposed a modern style stucco building with
several architectural features that complements the surrounding development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the Findings
above, hereby approves the Design Review Permit subject to the following conditions:
II. 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. 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-3107.
2. 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.
3. 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 prior
to the issuance of building permits. Additionally, the project shall conform to Section
9.20.055 of the Municipal Code regarding graffiti control.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 prior to the issuance of the first building permit.
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7. The Applicant shall obtain approval of a sign permit for each sign. Signs shall comply
with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
8. The following fees may be adjusted based on the final Building Plans submitted:
a. Sewer Connection and Capacity Fees
b. Traffic Signal Fees
c. Public Facilities Development Impact Fees (PFDIF)
d. Western Transportation Development Impact Fees (WTDIF)
e. Other Engineering Fees as applicable per the Master Fee Schedule
9. 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:
a. Grading Plans
b. Construction Permit
10. Carwashes are considered one of the industries regulated by the Metropolitan Industrial
Waste Program since they are required to pre-treat their wastes before discharging to the
Sewerage System. The Applicant shall apply for an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit
which is regulated by the City of San Diego, Metropolitan Industrial Wastewater Control
Program. Applications for a permit should be obtained from Metropolitan Industrial
Wastewater Control Program.
11. 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
rm 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, or designee.
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.
f. Any offsite work will require Letters of Permission from the affected property
owner(s).
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12. The Applicant shall provide 2 copies of the following technical reports with the 1
submittal of Grading Plans:
a. Drainage Study
b. Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)
c. Geotechnical Report
13. On May 2013, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the San Diego
Region reissued (SDRWQCB) a municipal storm water, National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Order No. R9-
2013-0001 and as amended by Order Nos R9-2015-0001 & R9-2015-0100 \[MS4 Permit\])
that covered its region. Project shall comply with all requirements of the MS4 Permit and
City of Chula Vista Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual, December 2015
and as amended (BMP Design Manual) for both construction and post-construction
phases of the Project. Prior to Planning approval, documentation shall be provided, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, to demonstrate such compliance. A copy of the BMP
Design Manual is available on the City of Chula Vista website at:
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/services/storm-water-pollution-
prevention/documents-and-reports.
14. The MS4 Permit and BMP Design Manual requires all development and redevelopment
standard projects to implement source control and site design Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that will minimize the generation of pollutants (refer to Chapter 4 of the BMP
Design Manual). A Standard Project Storm Water Quality Management Plan (Standard
Project SWQMP) must be submitted for review & approval. All selected BMPs in the
approved SWQMP shall be incorporated into the project design, and shall be shown on
the plans.
15. The MS4 Permit BMP Design Manual requires all development and redevelopment
Priority Development Project (PDP) to implement source control, site design and
structural pollutant control BMPs to reduce the discharge of pollutants (refer to Chapter 4
& 5 of the BMP Design Manual, and address potential hydromodification impacts from
changes in flow and sediment supply (refer to Chapter 6 of the BMP Design Manual).
16. All construction sites are required to implement Construction BMPs in accordance with
the performance standards outlined in Appendix K of the BMP Design Manual. In
general:
For projects disturbing one (1) acre or more requires coverage under and compliance
with the Construction General Permit (CGP), the construction BMPs must be
identified in a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
For projects disturbing less than one (1) acre, a Construction Storm Water Pollution
Control Plan (CSWPCP) is required that identifies the pollution prevention measures
that will be taken to comply with City standards.
For projects that qualify for an Erosivity Waiver under the CGP, a CSWPCP may be
submitted in lieu of a SWPPP. However, if the Erosivity Waiver expires prior to
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project completion, the project applicant shall obtain a new Waste Discharge
Identification number and submit a SWPPP.
17. Permanent storm water requirements, including site design, source control, treatment
control, and hydromodification control BMPs, all as shown in the approved PDP
SWQMP, shall be incorporated into the project design, and shall be shown on the plans.
The Applicant shall provide sizing calculations and specifications for each BMP. Any
structural and non-structural BMP requirements that cannot be shown graphically must
be either noted or stapled on the plans.
18. Owner must enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement to
perpetually maintain all permanent BMPs located within the Project prior to issuance of
any Grading, Construction or Building Permits, whichever occurs first.
19. The Applicant shall submit a detailed Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan for all
permanent BMPs as required by the City Engineer, or designee, to preserve the intended
pollution control and/or flow control performance of the BMP. Upon completion of
construction of BMPs/Project, The Applicant shall update/finalize the O&M Plan to
reflect constructed structural BMPs with as-built plans and baseline photos.
20. The Project shall comply with the requirements of the NPDES General Permit for Storm
Water Dischargers Associate with Industrial Activities (IGP) Order 2014-0057-DWQ.
21. Prior to obtaining any Building Permit for the Project, or approval of the Final Map
(whichever occurs first), if the P-site improvements exceed Engineering
Threshold of (currently: $57,653.00), per Municipal Code, Section 12.24.030, then the
Applicant shall be required to obtain a Construction Permit from the Land Development
Section of the Department of Development Services. (The On-Site Improvements
Trigger for Installation of Public Improvements is adjusted on an annual basis on July 1
based on the Engineer Construction Cost Index, See Attachment). A Construction
Permit -of-way, which may
include, but is not limited to: (For Commercial, Industrial and Multifamily Residential,
the following applies: 1. Limits the cost of reconstructing existing street improvements
to meet current standards to 25% of the building permit valuation. 2. Requires
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian improvements in the right of way, if
any are lacking or substandard. The required ADA improvements would be limited to
20%of the building permit valuation.)
Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk
per SDRSD G-2, and G-7 isfaction of the
City Engineer. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper
transitions to existing conditions.
Removal and replacement of existing driveway(s) meeting design standards as
shown in Chula Vista Construction Standard CVCS-1A. Current Driveway(s)
shall be replaced, if it does not meet the City of Chula Vista Design
Standards/ADA Standards, or if existing driveway is cracked or broken.
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Dedication of R/W as needed in order for driveway to comply with (American
Disability Act) ADA requirements.
Removal and replacement of existing pedestrian ramp on the corner of Halecrest
Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road per Chula Vista Construction Standard 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. Dedication of R/W as needed in order for Pedestrian ramp to
comply with American Disability Act (ADA) requirements.
Installation of one (1) driveway(s) meeting design standards as shown in Chula
Vista standard detail CVCS-1A. Dedication of R/W as needed in order for
driveway to comply with American Disability Act (ADA) requirements.
The proposed closure of existing driveway shall be replaced with a curb, gutter,
and sidewalk per SDRSD G-2, and G-7.
Utilities Trenching and Restoration per CVCS-3 & 4.
22. The construction and completion of all improvements and release requirements shall be
secured in accordance with Section 18.16.180 of the Municipal Code.
23. Sewer lateral and storm drain connections to existing public utilities. The Public Works
Operations Section will need to inspect any existing sewer laterals and connections that
are to be used by the Project. Laterals and connections may need replacement as a result
of this inspection.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. The Applicant/Owner shall be required to dedicate two feet along the Project frontage on
Telegraph Canyon Road per City of Chula Vista Standard Drawing CVD-ST02 for Six
Lane Major prior to obtaining a Construction Permit for the Street Improvements or a
Building Permit for the site. The Applicant/Owner shall submit street dedication
documents prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer or licensed Land Surveyor.
27. Any private facilities (if applicable) within the public right-of-way or City easement will
require an Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
28. All utilities serving the Project Site and existing utilities located within or adjacent to the
Project Site shall be undergrounded in accordance with Municipal Code requirements.
Further, all new utilities serving the Project Site shall be undergrounded prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
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29. Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit full landscape and
irrigation plans
Fire Department
30. 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.
Environmental Conservation Division
31. The Applicant
process. The plan shall demonstrate those steps the Applicant will take to comply with
the Municipal Code, including but not limited to Section 8.24, 8.25, and 19.58.340 and
meet the State mandate to reduce or divert at least 50% of the waste generated by the
Project. The Ahroughout the
construction and occupancy phase of the Project. The Recycling and Solid Waste
32. Prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit the required
performance deposit fee.
III. 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 plans, 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.
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, Planning Commissioners, officers,
employees and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses,
(collectively, liabilities) incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a)
Design Review Permit
issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in
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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
Applicant
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.
IV. 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(a) 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.
V. 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 Development
Services Department.
________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Property Owner Date
________________________________ _______________________
Printed Name of Property Owner Date
________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Applicant Date
________________________________ _______________________
Printed Name of Applicant Date
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VI. 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.
VII. 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.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
_________________________ _____________________
Kelly Broughton Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 10th day of January 2018, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
Gabe Gutierrez, Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________
Patricia Laughlin, Secretary
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