HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR18-0018 RESOLUTION NO. DR18-0018
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DRIS-0018 FOR THE ESCAYA SELF-
STORAGE FACILITY,ON 3.1 ACRES WITHIN THE ESCAYA BUSINESS PARK
IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3. APPLICANT: HOMEFED VILLAGE III
MASTER,LLC.
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2018, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by HOMEFED
VILLAGE III MASTER,LLC ("Applicant"or"Developer"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests approval of a Design Review Permit for the Escaya
Self-Storage facility within the Escaya Business Park in Otay Ranch Village 3 North and a Portion
of Village 4 (Village 3) Plan Area("Escaya Self-Storage Project"or"Project"); and
WHEREAS,the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is made up of 1 parcel
within the Escaya Business Park, located west of the intersection of Heritage Road and Avenida
Escaya in Village 3 (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, the Village 3 Business Park Design Guidelines (Section A.6) state that all
projects over 20,000 square feet in size are subject to Major Design Review; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Business Park Design Guidelines, the Business Park
Master Site Plan was approved (Resolution DRI 8-0008)prior to submittal of the Project; 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 was adequately covered in previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report, EIR-
13-01, and no further environmental review or documentation is required. and j
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 of the Village 3
Sectional Planning Area (Village 3 SPA) Plan and the Planned Community(PC)District
Regulations.
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In accordance with the Village 3 SPA,the Project is located within the Business Park and will
contribute to the employment base. It is compatible with adjacent land uses and serves a need
in Village 3 and in the surrounding community, The proposed Escaya Self-Storage Project is
a permitted use within the Business Park District and meets the PC District Regulations'
requirements in terms of site layout, setbacks, building height, circulation, access, and
landscape, as conditioned. Parking is provided in accordance with the approved Escaya Self-
Storage Parking Analysis prepared by Chen Ryan Associates, dated December 3, 2018.
2. The proposed Project is consistent with the design and development standards of the
Village 3 Business Park Design Guidelines.
The Project adheres to the Village 3 SPA's Business Park Design Guideline requirements, The
Escaya Self-Storage Project has been reviewed by the Master Developer(as Applicant)as well
as by City Staff. The Project is consistent with the Business Park Master Plan and the Project
design meets the standards and criteria for the entire planned community. The Project
submittal includes architecture,lighting,walls and building signage and materials. The Project
is being presented to Planning Commission for approval, in accordance with the requirement
for Major Design Review, i
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the Findings
above, does hereby approve 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:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT--Planning Division
1. Performance Standards: Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption.
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2. The Applicant shall pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit
processing fees for deposit account DDA-0316.
3. The Project shall conform to Section 9.20,055 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code(CVMC)
regarding graffiti control or as approved by the Director of Development Services,
4. 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.
5. All exterior lighting shall include shielding to remove any glare from adjacent residents
and adjoining properties, Illuminators shall be integrated within the architecture of the
building. The intensity of light at the boundary of the Business Park District shall not
exceed seventy-five (75) foot lamberts from a source of reflected light. Details for said
lighting shall be included in the Architectural Plans.
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6. Parking for the Escaya Self-Storage Project shall be provided in accordance with the
Escaya Self-Storage Parking Analysis prepared by Chen Ryan Associates,dated December
3, 2018.
7. Signage material and design shall be consistent and compatible with the Village 3 Planned
Sign Program (PSP 17-0001).
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT--Land Development Division
1. Applicable fees will be required based on the Final Building Plans submitted. Please see
reference to fee schedule at: '
htt p://www.chulavistaca.zov/.home/showdocument?id=1841.8
2. The Project will comply with Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP)
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requirements per the"Village 3 Self Storage: Master SWQMP Compliance" letter, signed by
Alisa Vialpando, at Hunsaker and Associates,dated September 19, 2018.
3. Project construction shall comply with Otay Ranch Village 3 Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan(SWPPP) Waste Discharger Identification (WDID)# 9 373C375006.
4. When submitting subsequent final plans for the Project, the Applicant shall provide an
update letter demonstrating that all stormwater runoff generated from the Project will be
treated in accordance with the assumptions provided in the SWQMP for the Village 3 mass
grading.
5, Prior to Project approval, the Owner/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.
6. The Project shall implement Construction Best Management Practices(BMPs) in accordance
with the performance standards outlined in Appendix K of the BMP Design Manual.
7. All proposed sidewalks,walkways,pedestrian ramps,and disabled parking shall meet the City
of Chula Vista Design Standards,Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)Standards,and Title
24 standards, as applicable.
8. Any private facilities (if applicable) within,public right-of-way or City easement will require
an Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
9. All utilities serving the subject property and existing utilities located within or adjacent to the
subject property shall be under grounded in accordance with applicable Chula Vista Municipal
Code Sections. Furthermore, all new utilities serving the subject property shall be under
grounded prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
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10. Prior to the issuance of any Grading or Site Development Permits within the project area,
Applicants shall demonstrate compliance with Voluntary Assistance Program (VAP) Case
—DEH2O17-LSAM-000443.
11. Temporary Encroachment Removal Agreements are required for proposed driveways,
utilities or other temporary encroachments in Open Space lots.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT—Landscape Division
12. Applicant shall submit Landscape and Irrigation (L & 1) plans for the Project for review
and approval in accordance with Chula Vista Landscape Manual and Chula Vista
Municipal Code section 20.12.
1.3. Construction changes to the approved L&I Plans are required for any changes and impacts
to landscape areas affected by proposed driveways, utilities, or other temporary or
permanent encroachments on any Open Space lot.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT—Building Division
The Applicant shall address the following Building Division Conditions of Approval at the time
of Building Permit submittal to the satisfaction of the Building Official or designee:
14. This Project shall comply with California Building Code, California Mechanical Code,
California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code and California
Energy Code, as adopted and amended by the State of California and the City of Chula Vista
currently in effect at the time of building permit application, as well as the Green Building
ordinance (CVMC 15.12) and all other locally adopted city and state requirements.
15. Building Permit applications shall include methane and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
mitigation measures designed and implemented by VOC and methane mitigation
experts/specialists.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT—Environmental Division
16, The Applicant shall comply with the construction debris recycling requirements,including
a performance deposit and Waste Management Report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following Fire Department Conditions of Approval are general requirements that the
Applicant shall address at the time of Building Permit submittal to the satisfaction of the Fire
Marshall or designee.
IT 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.
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18. A fire service study shall be performed that 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 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.
19. 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.
20. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for the Project 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,
21. The Project shall be protected throughout by an approved fire sprinkler system and an
approved fire alarm system. i
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
22, Project can be served by the existing 16 inch potable water main and 8-inch recycled
water main at Heritage Road. The Developer is required to provide a calculation of water
demands prior to the commencement of the Project. i
23. The Developer will be required to comply with the approved Sub-Area Master Plan
(SAMP) for Village 3. !
24. Use of recycled water shall be in cooperation with the approved SAMP. Prior to the
purchase of any meter(s), irrigation plans must be: (1) designed to District Water Agency
Standards for reclaimed standards/specifications and (2) submitted to the District and the j
County Department of Environmental Health(DEH) for plan check and approval. I
25. When a customer requests water service on a parcel of land with potable irrigated landscape
equal to 5,000 square feet or more, a separate meter will be required for irrigation purposes
on the site.
26. Fire service plans must be designed to Water Agencies' Standards. Each service must have
an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device (RIP) purchased and
installed by the Developer after District review and approval. The Developer shall contact
the Project's fire agency for any protection requirements and determine early on how the
fire protection requirements can be met from the existing pressure zone.
27. The fire service line will not be allowed to be connected to any buildings; the line will be
intended for fire services purposes only. Failure to comply with this request will result in
violation of the District's Cade of Ordinances and will be subject to penalties determined
by the District. Water furnished for fire hydrant or fire sprinkler service shall be used only
for fire protection purposes and shall be connected to a District water main. Where service
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is provided for a fire hydrant or fire sprinkler service on privately owned land, the service
shall be provided by the District at the property line of land to be served.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
28. The Applicant shall install all landscaping and hardscape improvements in accordance
with the approved L & I Plans.
29. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable mitigation measures in accordance with
Final Environmental Impact Report(FEIR) 13-01.
30. Approval of the Design Review Permit shall not waive compliance with any sections of
Title 19 of the CVMC, nor any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time
of building permit issuance.
31. 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 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 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
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32. This Design Review Permit she become void and ineffective if not utilized within three
years from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the CVMC. l
III. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020(d)(1)NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(4) (1),NOTICE IS HERESY 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 this,
nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the statute of limitations has previously
expired.
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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 the same. Upon execution,
this document shall be signed and returned to the City's Development Services Department.
Si nature of Prop rty Owner Date
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Printed Name of rope Owner
Signature of Applicant Date
Printed Name of Applicant
V. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS i
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.
Present by: Approved as to fo by:
Kelly Brou�FFAASTLA, en s
Director of Development Services ity Attorney
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 13th day of February 2019, by the following vote, to-wit;
AYES: Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez,Milburn,Nava Zaker
NOES: 0
ASSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Gabe G ierrez, Chair
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Patricia Salva ' n, Secretary
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