HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR22-0001--LifeTimeFitness Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-006
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DR22-0001 FOR A PRIVATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CENTER, KNOWN AS LIFE TIME FITNESS, LOCATED ON 7.5 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT WEST TOWN CENTER
WHEREAS, in January 2022, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit was filed
with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by LTF Real Estate Company, Inc.
(Applicant). HomeFed Village 8, LLC is the property owner (Owner) and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is a 7.5-acre vacant parcel
zoned Town Center (TC), located along the eastern edge of the La Media Parkway and Main Street couplet
in the Village Eight West Sectional Planning Area (Village 8 West SPA), and identified as Assessor Parcel
Numbers 644-071-0400 to 0700 (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, the Village 8 West SPA Plan states that all projects with greater than 20,000 square
feet of non-residential building area are subject to Major Design Review, requiring approval by the Planning
Commission, and the proposed health club (the “Project”) is approximately 85,000 square feet; 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 the previous Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR-10-03/SCH# 2010062093), prepared for
the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area Plan – Village 8 West and certified by City Council on December
17, 2013; therefore, 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:
Design Review
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the development regulations of the Village 8 West
SPA Plan, the Landscape Master Plan, and the Master Precise Plan.
The Project is consistent with the Otay Ranch Village 8 West SPA Plan, the Landscape Master Plan,
and the Master Precise Plan (MPP) for the Town Center, in accordance with Section 9.3.2(A) of the
SPA Plan. This commercial project is located within the mixed-use Town Center and will contribute to
the City’s employment base, with approximately 250 full- and part-time employees. Health Clubs,
Massage Therapy, Restaurants, and Beauty Salons are permitted uses within the TC zone. Commercial
uses within Village 8 West are intended to provide for a high-quality commercial environment and to
achieve a harmonious mixture of land uses. The Project supports the SPA goals for promoting
community health and wellness and meets the SPA requirements in terms of site layout, setbacks,
building height, circulation, parking, access, and landscaping. The building is sited close to the western
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 2
property line, and the Project offers multiple pedestrian access points into the site from the surrounding
sidewalks. A café with outdoor dining along the western edge overlooks the Central Square Park across
the street. Life Time Fitness is designed in the Contemporary European style, in keeping with the
architectural theme for the village. The Project serves a need in the community and provides ample
parking and access.
Color and screening for the future residential development to the north and the future mixed-use
development to the south are provided with the landscape design. All plant material selected is of a
type know to be successful in the areas climatic and soil conditions.
Mandatory Elements required in the MPP are included, such as an art feature and pedestrian gathering
space at the northwest corner and a small seating area and landscape at the southwest corner, to support
the adjacent pedestrian corridor and the Town Square Edge. Parking and circulation, as well as trash
and loading areas, are sized appropriately for the proposed project.
2. The design features of the proposed development are consistent with and are a cost-effective
method of satisfying of the Village 8 West SPA Plan, Landscape Master Plan, and the MPP
requirements.
The Project’s design features are a cost-effective method of satisfying the Otay Ranch Village 8 West
SPA Plan, Landscape Master Plan, and MMP requirements. The Town Center arterials have been
designed as urban couplets and extend through the heart of the Town Center as Main Street and La
Media Parkway. The Project’s location, along the east side of the couplet, provides convenient health
and wellness services for residents and visitors, complimenting the high density residential to the north,
and the Central Square Park to the west.
Landscape coverage for the site is approximately 20%, and irrigation utilizes a recycled water
distribution system. Drought tolerant trees, shrubs and ground covers are selected in compliance with
the City’s Landscape Water Ordinance and Landscape Master Plan.
The MPP provides direction for the design of sites, buildings and landscapes within the Town Center
to ensure that the quality of the adopted design and architectural concepts established for the community
are maintained. Variation in color and texture provide interest in character and various shadows. The
Project is consistent with the Contemporary European theme for Village 8 West and provides the
required mandatory elements for the site, meeting the MPP standards and criteria for the Town Center.
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 Se rvices
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 for
DR22-0001, which include a Site Plan, Civil Plans, Architecture Plans, and Landscape Plans on
file in the Development Services Department, Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
and CVMC, Title 19.
2. Performance Standards: Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption.
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 3
3. The colors and materials specified on the Building Plans must be consistent with the colors and
materials shown on the Project plans approved by the Planning Commission.
4. The Project shall conform to Section 9.20.055 of the CVMC regarding graffiti control or as
approved by the Director of Development Services.
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, air conditioning 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 and
adjoining properties. Details for said lighting shall be included in the Aarchitectural 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 each sign. Signs shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the CVMC and the Planned Sign Program for the Town Center.
9. The Project shall comply with all mitigation measures specified in the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program for the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 10-03) (SCH #2010062093)
for the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area SPA Plan - Village 8 West.
10. Per the Village 8 West SPA Plan, Chapter 3.7 Sign Regulations (Pages 3-80 -86), the building wall
signs and the monument signs on Main Street West and Main Street East shall comply with the
Planned Sign Program for the Town Center and applicable portions of CVMC Sign Regulations
(Sections 19.60.005-300, 19.60.500, and 19.600-930). The Planned Sign Program for the Town
Center shall be approved prior to the submittal of any sign permits for the Project.
11. The “Love Your Life” art element proposed for the northwest corner plaza is a unique sculptural
form of signage. The Applicant shall coordinate with the Master Developer for approval of the
art/sign element and plaza. The Town Center Public Improvement Plans and Town Center
Landscape Improvement Plans shall be amended to reflect the plaza improvements prior to the first
Building Permit issuance, and the art element shall be installed prior to final inspection for the first
Project Building Permit.
12. The “Love Your Life” art/sign element does not conform to sign criteria found in the Village 8
West SPA Plan Sign Regulations or CVMC Sign Regulations. The art/sign criteria shall be
addressed with the Planned Sign Program for the Town Center. The Planned Sign Program for the
Town Center shall be approved prior to the submittal of the art/sign’s sign permit.
Land Development Division
13. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements and guidelines of the CVMC; the Chula Vista
Subdivision Manual; City of Chula Vista Design and Construction Standards; the Development
Storm Water Manual for Development & Redevelopment Projects, The Chula Vista Best
Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual; the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance No.
1797; and the State of California Subdivision Map Act.
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 4
14. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Map Chula
Vista Tract No. 19-03.
15. The Applicant shall agree to not protest formation or inclusion in a maintenance district or zone for
the maintenance of landscape medians, scenic corridors along streets and public parks, within or
adjacent to the subject subdivision and Project.
16. All driveways shall conform to the City of Chula Vista’s sight distance requirements in accordance
with Section 12.12.130 of the CVMC. Also, landscaping, street furniture, or signs shall not obstruct
the visibility of the driver at the street intersections or driveways.
17. The proposed Fire Access shall meet H-20 Loading requirements or shall be designed for a Traffic
Index (T.I.) of 5.
18. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be designed to
meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, and
Title 24 standards, as applicable.
19. The infrastructure that will serve the proj ect site shall be constructed and fully operational before
the Final Building Inspection.
20. Prior to issuance of any Building Permit, a Lot Consolidation will be required.
21. The Applicant shall apply for a Grading Permit consistent with the applicable provisions of the
CVMC, Title 15.04 and Subdivision Manual, reviewed and approved by the Land Development
Division. This permit shall reflect all grading required to create building pads and storm drainage
systems necessary to address drainage leaving the site in addition to, but not limited to, the
following:
a. Grading Plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
b. Drainage Study and Geotechnical/Soils Investigations are required with the first submittal
of Grading Plans. The Drainage Study shall calculate the Pre-Development and Post-
Development flows and show how downstream properties and storm drain facilities are
impacted. Design shall incorporate detention of storm water runoff if post-development
flows exceed pre-development flows; analysis shall include flows from two-year, 10-year,
and 50-year return frequency storms. Drainage study shall also demonstrate that no
property damage will occur during the 100-year storm event.
c. Drainage study shall show any offsite flows.
d. All onsite drainage facilities shall be private.
22. Any offsite work will require Letters of Permission from the offsite property owner(s) prior to
approval of the Grading Plan and issuance of Grading Permit.
23. The following applies to all site retaining walls:
a. All retaining walls shall be noted on the Grading Plans and include a detailed wall profile.
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 5
b. Structural wall calculations are required if walls are not built per San Diego Regional
Standard Drawings, or City of Chula Vista Construction Standards GRD-05.
c. Retaining walls that will be part of a building wall must be approved as part of the Building
Permit for the project.
d. Retaining walls around trash bins (if any) shall be noted on the Grading Plans and called
out per standard.
e. Retaining wall drains shall tie into the drainage system.
24. The Storm Water Quality Management Plan is considered conceptually complete and provides
adequate information on the project’s BMP’s objectives to move forward into Construction
Drawing documents. There may be additional requirements set at the time the development takes
place and/or a Grading Permit is applied for, depending upon final plans submitted for review and
approval. Prior to the approval of Grading Plans, the Applicant shall submit a final Storm Water
Quality Management Plan based on the latest BMP Design Manual to the City for review and
approval.
25. The Drainage Report is considered conceptually complete and provides adequate information on
the project’s Drainage objectives to move forward into Construction Drawing documents. There
may be additional requirements set at the time the development takes place and/or a Grading Permit
is applied for, depending upon final plans submitted for review and approval. Prior to the approval
of Grading Plans, the Applicant shall submit a final Drainage Report based on the latest
requirements set forth in City’s Subdivision Manual for review and approval.
26. The onsite sewer and storm drain system shall be private. All sewer laterals and storm drains shall
be privately maintained from each building unit to the City-maintained public facilities.
27. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be required,
as necessary.
28. A Construction Permit will be required for all work proposed in the City's right -of-way.
29. The Applicant shall obtain a Construction Permit to construct the private driveways and associated
signage and striping in the City’s right-of-way, prior to issuance of any Building Permit. This may
be accommodated by processing a construction change to the Master Developer’s Improvement
Plans or including the design on the Grading Plans and applying for a separate Construction Permit.
30. Before issuance of the first Building Permit, a “Will Serve” letter from Otay Water District shall
be required.
31. Proposed water and fire lines/structures are to be submitted on a separate Building Plan a nd
permitted by the Building and Fire departments.
32. Any private facilities (including the proposed plaza design) within public right-of-way, City
easement, or City open space will require an Encroachment Permit prior to Building Permit
approval.
33. Following the use of a temporary sales office and prior to final inspection, the Applicant shall
remove all temporary landscaping (if applicable) and above grade improvements such as fences,
ramps, and stairs and finish/restore to the final design condition.
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 6
34. The Applicant is advised that there may be additional requirements set at the time his/her
development takes place and/or when Building, Grading, Construction Permits are applied for,
depending upon final plans submitted for said Permits. Comments provided at Design Review are
based solely on the plans that were submitted for Design Review.
Landscape Architecture Division
35. Prior to the second submittal of the Building Permit plan set, the Applicant shall submit to the
Landscape Architecture Division, complete Landscape Improvement Plans for review and
approval. Said plans shall conform to the following City Documents:
a. Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance, Chapter 20.12 of the CVMC
b. City of Chula Vista Landscape Manual
c. Shade Tree Policy (576-19)
36. Prior to Final Building Inspection for the Project, the Applicant shall have installed Landscape
Improvements per the approved Landscape Improvement Plans.
37. Both pedestrian nodes/corner plazas, located along La Media Parkway North at the intersections of
& Main Street East and Main Street West, as represented in the approved Design Review package
(Sheets A103 & L2) shall be further developed through the Landscape Improvement plan process
to incorporate the following design elements, but not limited to; low seat walls, decorative paving,
specimen tree(s), and a public art element (signage) which promotes the Town Center goal of
supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. The public art element (signage) shall not be portrayed as
advertisement for the tenant.
38. Prior to substantial completion (pre-maintenance site observation) of the landscape improvements,
both pedestrian nodes/corner plazas shall be constructed and fully installed per the approved
Landscape Improvement Plans.
39. All Landscape Improvement plans shall be approved by the Otay Water District and County of San
Diego Department of Environmental Health as applicable, prior to City approval.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – Environmental Division
40. 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.
41. 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) as amended by City of Chula Vista.
42. Plans for the design and construction of private underground fire service utilities are required to be
included within a permit submitted to the Development Services Department in the form of Private
Utility Permit Plans or as part of the Architectural Building Permit Plans. Please contact the
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 7
Development Services Department to determine what type of permit(s) is/are required for your
project.
43. Where a portion of the building is more than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access
road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building, on site fire hydrants
and/or improvements to the existing public water main shall be made.
44. Fire hydrants shall be located and spaced in accordance with the CFC, Appendix C.
45. The location of the fire department connection shall be within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.
46. Regardless of hydraulic calculations, two points of connections to the public main are required
when the system serves three (3) or more fire hydrants. Distribution must be configured to provide
at least 50 percent of the required fire flow in case of a single break.
47. Fire Sprinkler System laterals shall terminate inside of the building.
48. 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.
49. Fire apparatus access road dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width and have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches. The Applicant shall perform an Auto-Turn
analysis using Chula Vista Fire Department auto turn data and transpose the analysis onto the Site
Plan.
50. Dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an
approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on this
approval:
51. The Applicant shall install all landscaping and hardscape improvements in accordance with the
approved Landscape and Improvement Plans.
52. The Applicant/Owner shall comply with all applicable mitigation measures in accordance with
FEIR 10-03.
53. 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.
54. 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) any environmental determinations; (b) City’s approval and issuance
of this Design Review Permit and (c) 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 8
Applicant’s compliance with this provision shall be binding on any and all of the property Owner’s
and Applicant’s successors and assigns.
55. The permits shall expire if not utilized within three years from the Planning Commission approval
date or the end of any appeal period, unless the Applicant initiates an extension prior to expiration
of the permit, in accordance with Section 19.14.600 of the CVMC.
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 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.
________________________________ _______________________
Erin Ruhe, Vice President Date
HomeFed Village 8, LLC, Owner
________________________________ _______________________
Kari Broyles, Vice President and Date
Deputy General Counsel
LTF Real Estate Company, Inc., Applicant
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343
10/25/2022
10/25/2022
PC Resolution 2022-006
September 14, 2022
Page 9
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.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
_________________________ _____________________
Laura C. Black, AICP Glen R. Googins
Interim Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 14th day of September 2022, by the following vote, to-wit;
AYES: De La Rosa, Milburn, Torres, Zaker
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Burroughs
ABSTAIN: 0
_________________________
Max Zaker, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________
Patricia Salvacion, Secretary
DocuSign Envelope ID: F0BC23F9-C4FA-46BC-A7F9-0BF050BB1343