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Home My WebLink About2019-09-25 PC Minutes COMU City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Planning Commission Min utes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 25, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista CALL To ORDER I ROLL CALL:Commissioners Burroughs,Ile La Rosa, Milburn,Torres,Zaker,and Chair Gutierrez MOTION TO EXCUSE: Chair Gutierrez has requested an excuse absence Recommendation: to excuse the absence MSC: Milburn/Burroughs VOTE: De la Rosa, Nava,Torres, Zaker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 11,2019 MSC; Milburn/Torres VOTE: Burroughs, De La Rosa, Nava,Zaker PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public heoring(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any Item,please fill out a "Request to Speak"form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Page 2 1 Planning Commission Minutes September 25,201.9 2. PUBLIC HEARING DR18-0024 Consideration of a Design Review Permit [DR19-0024] for a mixed-use project comprised of 237 multi-family units, 15,000 sq.ft.of ground-floor commercial,a 5-level parking structure, recreation area, and associated open space on approximately 5 acres located in the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial North, Lot 6. Applicant: Baldwin&Sons Project Manager: Caroline Young,Associate Planner A. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving Design Review Permit DR19- 0024 to construct a mixed-use project consisting of a 237 unit apartment complex, 15,000 square feet of retail use, an integrated parking structure on one lot consisting of approximately 5.0 acres located in the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial North, Neighborhood PA-12. Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR19-0024 to allow .construction of a 237-unit mixed-use project in Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial North, Neighborhood PA-12, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. In Ms.Young's absence,Steve Power, Principal Planner,gave a slide show presentation on the project which included the site plans, elevations, color and materials.The 5-acre mixed use project is located in I the eastern portion of freeway Commercial North within the Mixed-Use District. , QUESTIONS TO STAFF The Commission asked for clarification on why the project was being presented a second time,after it was already approved in May 2019, Staff stated that Building A(237 units)is not part of the litigation and no other changes to the project are being proposed. The Commission also inquired about the parking requirements. The applicant clarified that the parking requirements were met to service the units and retail in Building A, no additional parking was added or subtracted. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS The Commission asked the applicant if the stand alone project has met the open space requirements. The applicant clarified that in the original submittal, it was required that each Building, A and B, meet the requirements as stand alone buildings. The applicant also clarified that the Development Impact Fees are on a per unit basis, with the PA-12 park being fully funded, The Commission asked for clarification of the building height. The applicant explained that the elevations will be articulated to reduce the box-like appearance and visual impact of repetitive Page 3 1 Planning Commission Minutes September 25,2010 rooflines.The area fronting Town Center Drive will be lined with retail function and a continuous storefront facade. That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolutions as follows: ■ Approve Resolution DR19-0024 approving construction of a 237 unit mixed-use project located in the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial North, Neighborhood PA-12. MSC: De La Rosa/Burroughs VOTE: Yes-Nava,Milburn,Torres,faker PUBLIC HEARING DR194*01 Consideration of Design Review(DR19-0001)approving a 143,609 square foot Self- Storage Facility on a 2.81 acre lot located at 1008 Industrial Boulevard. Applicant: Wentworth Property Company,LLC Project Manager: Genevieve Hernandez,Associate Planner A. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving Design Review Permit DR19-0001 to construct a 143,609 square foot self-storage facility on a 2.81 acre site located at 1008 Industrial Boulevard. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR19-0001, approving the Chula Vista Self-Storage Project, based on the finds and subject to the conditions contained therein. Genevieve Hernandez, Associate Planner, gave a slide presentation of the project which included the site plan,architectural plans, engineering pians, and landscape plans. Ms. Hernandez explained that the Chula Vista Self-Storage Project is a multi-building self-storage facility consisting of three self-storage buildings comprised of two one-story buildings and one three-story building. QUESTIONS TO STAFF The Commission asked about the available parking for the different parcels at the same address. Ms. Hernandez confirmed that there are three separate parcels at the same address and if another commercial business moves onto the site, the parking requirements will then be analyzed for that business. The Commission inquired about the traffic circulation going into the site,staff mentioned that traffic flow was evaluated by the traffic engineers and the Fire Department. COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS The Commission requested clarification of the proposed landscape for back of the property to deter graffiti. Ms. Hernandez explained that Building 2 will require additional screening along the building wall and the Conditions of Approval require graffiti resistant paint on all wall and building surfaces, Metal vine panels will also be incorporated. Page 41 Planning Commission Minutes September 25,2019 That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adept the proposed resolution as follows: + Approve Resolution DR19-0001 approving construction of a 143,509 square-foot Self Storage facility located at 1008 Industrial Boulevard. MSC: Nava/Milburn VOTE: Yes-Burroughs,De La Rosa,Torres,Zaker OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None 4. COMMISSION COMMENTS The Commission requested an update on setbacks for Accessory Dwellings Units. ADJOURNMENT at 7:09 p.m.to the regular meeting on September 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chula Vista, California. f tes Submitted by (�Palricja Saly cio , ecretary I Minutes approved October 23,2019 3 i I f`ifrF t