HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Attachment 2 - Resolution DR18-0009
RESOLUTION NO. DR18-0009
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DR18-0009
TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY, 39,367 SQ. FT. BUILDING FOR THE
VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC ON APPROXIMATELY
1.05 ACRES LOCATED AT 341 & 353 H Street
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2018, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Gateway Chula
Vista 3, LLC (Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of a two-story, 39,367 sq. ft. building for the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic on
approximately 1.05 acres (Project); and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is an existing
parcel located at 341 & 353 H Street (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the Project for compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the Project was
adequately covered in previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-99-24), for the
Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Specific Plan. 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:
1. That the proposed Project is consistent with the development regulations and design
guidelines of the Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Specific Plan and other
applicable regulations contained in the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
The Project Site is designated within the Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment Project
Specific Plan and is permitted for commercial retail use. The Project is in compliance with
the Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Specific Plan Design Guidelines. The
Applicant is proposing to build a two-story, 39,367 sq. ft. building for the Veterans Affairs
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Outpatient Clinic. Enhanced architectural details are proposed along the street elevations and
the layout of the Project Site provides for a pedestrian or vehicle circulation between the
proposed site and adjacent Gateway sites. A total of 132 parking spaces are required for the
commercial building. The Project proposes 240 spaces. The total building height is 44-ft., the
maximum building height in accordance with the guidelines is 100-ft. The lot area, building
height, and setback requirements are subject to the Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment
Project Specific Plan and are met or exceeded.
2. That the proposed Project is consistent with the design requirements and
recommendations contained in Gateway Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Specific
Plan.
The proposed Project architecture features a modern architectural design that incorporates
textural and natural materials with five different stucco colors ranging from light to dark
colors, flat roof, aluminum awnings, and glass. The building mass is articulated by horizontal
and vertical plane offsets, which provide variety and interest and are highlighted by accent
colors and materials that break up the building massing. The overall design, form and scale
of the building fit within the guidelines of the Design Guidelines and the building colors are
complementary to adjacent Gateway buildings.
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 Project Site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved
plans, which include site and Landscape Plans, Floor Plan, and Elevation Plan on file in
the Development Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and Chula Vista
Municipal Code (“Municipal Code” or “CVMC”) 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 DDA-0205.
3. The colors and materials specified on the Building Plans must be consistent with the
colors and materials shown on the Project plans and material sheet 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. Additionally, the Project shall conform
to Section 9.20.055 of the 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
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properties and streets. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building
design.
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 the adjacent
properties and streets. 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.
8. The Applicant shall obtain approval of a sign permit for any signs. Signs shall comply
with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
9. The Applicant shall enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance
Agreement to perpetually maintain all permanent Best Management Practices (BMPs)
located within the project prior to issuance of any Grading, Construction or Building
Permits, whichever occurs first.
10. The signal at Garret Avenue and H Street shall be installed, functioning, and accepted by
the City Engineer prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
11. The Applicant shall provide public improvements to include removal and replacement of
any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the Project’s frontage to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper
transitions to existing conditions.
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:
a. Grading Plans
b. Street Improvement Plans
c. Construction Permit
13. The Project shall comply with all requirements of the MS4 Permit and City of Chula
Vista 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.
14. The Applicant shall complete and submit the Storm Water Requirements Applicability
Checklist for All Permit Applications.
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15. The Applicant shall submit a detailed Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan for all
permanent BMPs as required by the City 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.
16. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
17. Any improvements in the right-of-way beyond the Project limits shall be designed and
constructed as to not interfere with adjacent businesses, as approved by the City
Engineer.
18. The construction and completion of all improvements and release requirements shall be
secured in accordance with Section 18.16.180 and Chapter 18.17 of the Municipal Code.
19. The onsite storm drain system shall be private. All storm drains shall be privately
maintained from each building unit to the City-maintained public facilities.
20. 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.
21. All driveways shall conform to the City of Chula Vista’s sight distance requirements in
accordance with Section 18.32.080 of the Municipal Code. Also, landscaping, street
furniture, or signs shall not obstruct the visibility of driver at the street intersections or
driveways.
22. Any private facilities within the public right-of-way or City easement will require an
Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
23. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit which impacts off-site property, the Applicant shall
deliver to the City, a notarized letter of permission to grade and drain for all off-site
grading.
24. Prior to the approval of the Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit full Landscape
and Irrigation Plans for review and approval by the City’s Landscape Architect.
Fire Department
25. The Applicant shall apply for required Building Permits. Permits shall comply with
applicable codes and requirements, including but not limited to: the current edition of the
Building Code (CBC) & Fire Code (CFC), as adopted and amended by the State of
California and the City of Chula Vista.
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26. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility or building and shall
extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building. A building with this large of a footprint will require a fire
apparatus access road all the way around it.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
1. The Applicant shall install all landscaping and hardscape improvements in
accordance with the approved Landscape Plan.
2. 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.
3. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to indemnify, protect, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council Members, 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 and issuance of this Design Review Permit, (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 and (c) any environmental
determinations for the Project. 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.
4. 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.
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
Government Code 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
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this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the statute of limitations has
previously expired.
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 Date
________________________________ _______________________
Name of Property Owner Date
________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Applicant Date
________________________________ _______________________
Name of Applicant 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 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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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 23rd day of January 2019, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Gabe Gutierrez, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________
Patricia Salvacion, Secretary
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
_________________________ _____________________
Kelly Broughton Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney