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Home My WebLink About2019-11-13 PC Minutes City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Planning Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 13, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Burroughs, De La Rosa, Milburn, Nava, Torres, Zaker, and Chair Gutierrez EXCUSE: Gutierrez, Nava Commissioner De la Rosa moved to approve the excused absences, Commissioner Milburn seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Burroughs, De la Rosa, Milburn, Torres, Zaker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 23, 2019 Commissioner Torres moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner De la Rosa seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Burroughs, De la Rosa, Milburn, Torres, 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 hearing(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 ‎ ׀‎ Planning Commission Agenda November 13, 2019 2. PUBLIC HEARING DR18-0001 Consideration of a Design Review Permit to allow Palomar Gateway Shopping Center, a 58,000 square-foot commercial retail shopping center consisting of a grocery market and three commercial/restaurant building pads along Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard. The project site is located on a 4.76-acre parcel. The site is located within the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan (PGDSP), Mixed-Use Corridor (MU-2) zone and has a General Plan Designation of Mixed- Use Residential and Mixed-Use Transit Focus Area (TFA). Applicant: Bodega Latina Corporation, DBA, El Super Project Manager: Genevieve Hernandez, Associate Planner A. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving Design Review Permit DR18-0001 to construct a 58,000 square-foot commercial retail shopping center consisting of a market along the west side of the property and three commercial/restaurant building pads along Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard. Parking will be provided for 233 vehicles. Commercial plazas and pedestrian pathways are proposed throughout the center to encourage pedestrian activity and interconnection to the trolley to the east. The site is 4.76 acres and is located within the MU-2 district of the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan. Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR18-0001 approving the Project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution as follows:  Approve Resolution DR18-0001 approving the construction of a 58,000 square-foot commercial retail shopping center located within the MU-2 district of the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan. Genevieve Hernandez, Project Manager, gave a presentation of the project which included building elevations, parking, and landscaping. The design is consistent within the Palomar Gateway Design District and the City of Chula Vista Design guidelines for commercial developments. Ms. Hernandez explained that Condition #17 will be removed due to a technical error and the conditions in the resolution will be renumbered and covered under Condition #19. QUESTIONS TO STAFF  The Commission requested clarification on the facade of the buildings. Staff explained that the site plan shows that the face of the buildings will be stucco and will be screened by landscaping.  Frank Rivera, Principal Civil Engineer, explained the pedestrian Palomar Street Grade separation is planned for construction beginning in 2022.  The Commission asked if the project required a traffic study pertaining to the trolley? Page 3 ‎ ׀‎ Planning Commission Agenda November 13, 2019 Mr. Rivera explained that the Rail Grade Separation Project did require a traffic study and an environmental document. Ms. Hernandez clarified that the project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan Final EIR. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED John Ziebarth, architect for the project, clarified that Conditions 17 and 19 in the resolution will be consolidated due to the dedicated sewer line. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS Questions and comments to staff and applicant included:  The various development impact fees to be paid by the developer - Mr. Rivera mentioned that the fees have been paid by the Transportation sales tax, State, Federal and Regional funds will be used to pay for the project.  Is the applicant required to provide electrical vehicle charging stations within the project. The applicant confirmed that they are required to be in compliance with the State’s energy and building codes and will also review the city’s requirements and report back to staff.  Lack of landscaping behind the building, the applicant mentioned that he is working with city staff to provide landscaping and street trees to deter graffiti.  Concerns regarding loading dock hours - the applicant provided a noise study to city staff and confirmed that the hours of operation would be from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. No concerns from the residents were received. Commissioner Torres moved to approve the project, Commissioner Burroughs seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Burroughs, De la Rosa, Milburn, Torres, Zaker 3. PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Zaker recused himself (due to having property in the area) at 7:00 p.m. and returned at 7:05 p.m. DR17-0023 Design Review and Tentative Subdivision Map consideration of a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision with associated open space and shared private driveway on approximately 0.21 acres site. The site is located in the East Village (V-1) zone with a General Plan Land Use of Mixed-Use Residential. Applicant: Amelia LLC Project Manager: Caroline Young, Associate Planner Page 4 ‎ ׀‎ Planning Commission Agenda November 13, 2019 A. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR17-0023 to construct a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision with associated open space and shared private driveway on approximately 0.21-acres located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. PCS18-0004 Consideration of a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide a 0.21-acre site into a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision for individual ownership located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. Applicant: Amelia LLC Project Manager: Caroline Young, Associate Planner B. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Tentative Subdivision Map PCS18-0004 to subdivide a 0.21-acres site into a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision for individual ownership located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR17-0023 and Resolution PCS18-0004 approving the project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Motion made by Commissioner De La Rosa to continue the item to a date certain of December 11, 2019, Commissioner Milburn seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Burroughs, De la Rosa, Milburn, Torres OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Update - Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Sections 19.58.022 (Accessory Dwelling Units). Kelly Broughton, Development Services Director, gave an update on the amendment of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Sections 19.58.022 (Accessory Dwelling Units). 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT at 7:26 p.m. to the regular meeting on December 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chula Vista, California.