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Home My WebLink About2019-08-28 PC MInutesCHMiSTA Planning Commission August 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Executive Conference Room #103 Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista ROLL CALL: Commissioners Burroughs, De La Rosa, Milburn, Nava, Torres, Zaker, and Chair Gutierrez MOTION TO EXCUSE: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 24, 2019 MSC: Torres/Milburn VOTE: Yes - Burroughs, De La Rosa, Nava, Gutierrez, 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 on item on the agenda. State low 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 ore limited to three minutes. 2. UPDATE ON THE CITY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN -CORY DOWNS, CONSERVATION SPECIALIST II Mr. Downs gave a slide presentation on the City's Climate Action Plan and explained which actions have been completed. Mr. Downs further explained that the majority of actions are on- going. Other updates included: • The State will require solar pv on all new residential projects starting January 2020 • The SDG&E Energy Station (learning lab) was recently launched at the Civic Center Library to teach elementary school children about careers in sustainability • The South Bay Rapid Transit bus was launched to reduce employee commute Page 2 1 Planning Cumnission Minutes August 28, 2019 • The Bike and scooter sharing service was recently launched • Working on combining the bike and pedestrian Master Plan into one active transportation plan • Created the Chula Vista Climate Action Challenge for residences to learn about energy efficiency and renewable energy The commissioners thanked Mr. Downs and requested a copy of the presentation. 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. 3. PUBLIC HEARING DR39-0003 Design Review consideration of a single -story building totaling 43,500 square -feet, consisting of commercial/industrial lease space with associated parking on approximately 2.79 -acres located at 116 711 Street (north portion of parcel), Lot 6 of the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan (ORBPSP) Applicant: Otay River Business Park Development, U.C. Project Manager: Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR39-0003 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. Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR19-0003 approving the project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Mr. Steichen, Associate Planner, gave a slide presentation of the project which included design review, elevations, and parking requirements. The applicant proposed a modern design with neutral color but will provide a high contrast in the finishes selected for aesthetics. QUESTIONS TO STAFF: The Commission asked about the parking ratios/requirements for the tenants and if the applicant met those requirements. Mr. Steichen referred to the Project Data Table referencing the development regulations along with the applicant's proposal to meet said requirements. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS The Commission thanked the applicant for the project and moved forward to approve. Page 3 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 28,2019 MSC: Nava/De La Rosa VOTE: Burroughs, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker 4. DR39-0004; Design Review consideration of a single -story building totaling 52,000 square -feet, consisting of commercial/industrial lease space with associated parking on approximately 3.28 - acres located at 116 7`h Avenue (north portion of parcels, Lot 7 of the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan (ORBPSP) Applicant: Otay River Business Park Development, LLC. Project Manager: Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR19-0004 to construct a 52,000 square -foot one-story commercial/industrial building on a 3.28 -acre site identified as Lot 7 within the Otay River Business Park. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR19-0004 approving the project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS: The Commission asked when the completion date would be. The applicant explained that they are constructing one building at a time as they attain tenants. Construction on the first two buildings should begin within the month. The Commission moved forward to approve the project. MSC: De La Rosa/Zaker VOTE: Burroughs, Gutierrez, Milburn, Nava, Torres OTHER BUSINESS S. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GROWTH MANAGMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Commissioner Torres was nominated as the representative to the Growth Management Oversight Commission. MSC: Gutierrez/Milburn VOTE: Burroughs, De La Rosa, Nava, Zaker 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None Page 4 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 28, 2019 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS The Commission discussed the option of developing by-laws. The Commission expressed their interest in attending the League of California Cities Academy next year. ADJOURNMENT at 7:23 p.m.to the regular meeting on September 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chula Vista, California. Patricia Salva ion, ecretary Approved 9.11.19