HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - Attachment 2 - Resolution DR19-0003 RESOLUTION NO. DR19-0003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DR19-0004
TO CONSTRUCT A 43,500 SQUARE-FOOT ONE STORY
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON A 2.79-ACRE SITE
IDENTIFIED AS LOT 6 WITHIN THE OTAY RIVER BUSINESS PARK
SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2019, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Otay River Business
Park Development, LLC (Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of one single-story building totaling 43,500 square-feet for commercial/industrial use,
on approximately 2.79-acres located within the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan Area
(Proj ect); and
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is an existing site
consisting of one parcel (APN 629-030-05) located on the south side of Main Street, between 4th
and 7th Avenues to the east and west, and Faivre Street to the south(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 previous Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program IS15-0005/MPA15-0022, adopted by the Chula
Vista City Council on March 6, 2018. 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; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission having received certain evidence at the subject
hearing, as set forth in the record of its proceedings therein, reviewed the Design Review (DR19-
0003);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chula Vista Planning
Commission does hereby find and determine as follows:
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I. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
That the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed Project
was adequately covered in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program IS15-0005/MPA15-0022, adopted by the Chula Vista City Council on
March 6, 2018, and therefore, no further environmental review is required.
11. DESIGN REVIEW
1. That the proposed Project is consistent with the development regulations contained in
the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Government Code, and Chula Vista Design Manual.
The Project Site is designated PA2 and is permitted for commercial/industrial use. The Project
is in compliance with the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan and Chula Vista Design
Guidelines, and is consistent with the California Government Code and Chula Vista Municipal
Code(CVMC). The Applicant is proposing to build a single story 43,500 square-foot concrete
industrial building with loading docks in the rear.
The Project provides open parking spaces and landscaped areas in conjunction with the
building design. Landscaping has been placed along the perimeter of the site and around the
parking lot area. Enhanced architectural details are proposed along the street elevations and
the layout of the site provides for a pedestrian oriented design in accordance with the Otay
River Business Park Specific Plan and Chula Vista Design Guidelines. The Project meets the
zone requirements.
2. That the proposed Project is consistent with the design requirements and
recommendations contained in the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan and
development standards of the Chula Vista Design Guidelines.
The project proposes a modern architectural design to bring a new sense of style to the area.
The building will be neutral in color but provide high contrast in the finishes selected for
aesthetics. The building will consist of tilt up concrete structures which shall be painted. All
materials used in these buildings will be high quality, durable and require low maintenance.
Both the building's design and landscape have been carefully coordinated to provide a cohesive
design and provide a sense of pedestrian scale at the ground level of the buildings. Variations
in roof heights and forms will provide interest in character and various shadows. Wall planes
have been staggered to help draw attention to entries and architectural features. Each building
entry was designed to be an inviting space with low overhangs and colorful features for visual
cues. Because of the modern design colorful `pop outs' with concrete reveals help emphasize
entry areas as well.
In order to screen much of the loading/truck dock areas from the south end, screen walls with
lush landscape have been added. The landscape architect has located numerous shrubs and
trees to soften the screen walls and continue the look of the nearby trails.
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The overall design, form and scale of the building fit within the guidelines of the Otay River
Business Park Specific Plan (ORBPSP) and Chula Vista Design Guidelines and is
complimentary to the commercial and industrial character adjacent to the Project Site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the findings
above, hereby approves the Project subject to the following conditions:
L 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 DDA0406.
3. The colors and materials specified on the Building Plans must be consistent with the colors
and materials shown on the Site Plan and colored materials sheet approved by the Planning
Commission.
4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all first-floor 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 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 adjacent residents.
Details for said lighting shall be included in the Architectural Plans.
8. The Applicant shall obtain approval of a Sign Permit for each sign. Signs shall comply with
all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code.
9. Prior to issuance of Grading and Building Permits,the Applicant shall demonstrate compliance
with all of the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring Reporting
Program (MMRP) mitigation measures in accordance with IS15-0005/MPA15-0022.
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10. Prior to the approval of the first Building Permit, and pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Otay River
Business Park Specific Plan, a comprehensive sign program for the Otay River Business Park
shall be submitted to and receive approval by the Zoning Administrator.
11. Prior to approval of any individual tenant improvement plans, an acoustical study for the
Project must be submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division
A. GENERAL COMMENTS AND FEES:
12. The following fees and other additional fees if applicable will be required based on the Final
Building Plans submitted.
Please see reference to fee schedule at:
https://www.chulavistaca. o� v/departments/finance/master-fee-schedule
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. Otay Valley Road Fee Recovery District Fees
f Other Engineering Fees as applicable per referenced Master Fee Schedule.
13. Additional deposits or fees in accordance with the City Subdivision Manual, and Master Fee
Schedule may be required for the submittal of the following items:
a. Construction Permit
b. Encroachment Permit
14. Prior to the approval of any Planning Entitlement, 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.
B. ACCESS & SITE PLAN COMMENTS:
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 any driver 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.
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17. Temporary improvements (such as fence, asphalt ramps, signs, etc.)located in the public right
of way, City easements or City owned Open Space Lots will require an Encroachment Permit.
C. SEWER:
18. The Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the current California Plumbing Code,
minimum sewer grade (2%) from the farthest unit on the site to the sewer main within the
Proj ect.
D. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT:
19. All construction sites are required to implement Construction Best Management Practices
(BMPs)in accordance with the performance standards outlined in Appendix K of the BMP
Design Manual. In general:
a. 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).
b. For project that qualifies 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 project
completion,the project applicant shall obtain a new Waste Discharge Identification number
and submit a SWPPP.
20. A complete and accurate Notice-of-Intent(NOI)must be filed with the San Diego Regional
Water Quality Control Board(SRWQCB)for any project covered under the CGP. A copy
of the acknowledgement from the SRWQCB that a NOI has been received for this Project
shall be filed with the City of Chula Vista when received.
21. Projects shall comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Dischargers Associate with
Industrial Activities (IGP) Order 2014-0057-DWQ.
E. PRIVATE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS:
22. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be
designed to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, Americans with Disability Act
(ADA) Standards, and Title 24 standards, as applicable.
F. CC&R'S multiple units):
23. The Applicant shall obtain approval of the Covenants, Conditions&Restrictions(CC&Rs)
prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map. Said CC&R's shall include the following:
a. Indemnification of City for private sewer spillage.
b. Listing of maintained private facilities.
c. The City's right but not the obligation to enforce CC&R's
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d. Provision that no private facilities shall be requested to become public unless all
homeowners and 100% of the first mortgage obligee have signed a written petition.
e. Maintenance of all walls, fences, lighting structures, paths, recreational amenities and
structures, sewage facilities, drainage structures and landscaping.
f Implement education and enforcement program to prevent the discharge of pollutants from
all on-site sources to the storm water conveyance system.
24. Said CC&R's shall be consistent with Chapter 18.44 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and
shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Parcel Map.
G. CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIREMENTS:
25. 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.
26. All utilities serving the subject property and existing utilities located within or adjacent to
the subject property shall be under grounded in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Further, all new utilities serving the subject property shall be under grounded prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
27. Upon approval of the Design Review and prior to approval and issuance of any Building
Permit, the Applicant shall submit three (3) sets of complete landscape construction
documents for approval demonstrating that the installed landscape will comply with the
City of Chula Vista Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance (LWCO), Chapter 20.12 of
the Municipal Code. The title sheet of the construction drawings shall also include the
signed statement from the landscape architect of work as noted above.
"I am familiar with and agree to comply with the requirements of the landscape
improvement plans as described in Chapter 20.12 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal
Code. I have prepared these plans in compliance with those regulations. I certify that the
plan implements the regulations to provide efficient water use."
Landscape construction documents shall be submitted as a separate package.
Building Division
28. This Project must be designed by an Architect or Engineer licensed by the State of California.
[California Business and Professional Code 5536.1, 6735].
29. The Applicant shall provide a Note on the cover sheet indicating this Project will comply with
2016 California Building Code,2016 California Energy Code,2016 California Fire Code,2016
California Electrical Code, 2016 California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Mechanical
Code, and 2016 California Green Standards Code as adopted and amended by the State of
California and the City of Chula Vista.
Fire Department
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30. Prior to final inspection, the Applicant shall obtain any all fire permits related to underground
fire services utilities, fire sprinklers and fire alarms.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on this
approval:
31. The Applicant shall install all landscaping and hardscape improvements in accordance with
the approved Landscape Plan. Landscaping shall be maintained by the owner and successor in
perpetuity, including any street trees in the right of way.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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 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
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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
Printed Name of Property Owner Date
Signature of Applicant Date
Printed 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 consider in a noticed public hearing
conducted under Section 19.14.270 of the Municipal Code whether 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. However, in such an
event, the Property Owner/Applicant shall have the right, by paying applicable processing fees, to
bring a request for a Conditional Use Permit without the "invalid" conditions(s) back to the
discretionary body which approved the Permit for a determination by that body as to whether all
of the findings necessary for the issuance of the proposed permit can still be made in the absence
of the "invalid" condition(s). Such hearing shall be a hearing de novo, and the discretionary body
shall have the absolute right to approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed Permit and the
condition(s) contained therein.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Kelly Broughton Glen R. Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this day of 2019,by the following vote,to-
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Gabe Gutierrez, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Salvacion, Board Secretary