HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution DR19-0001 - 1008 Industrial BlvdRESOLUTION NO. DR19-0001
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
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2019, a duly verified application for a Design Review Permit
was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by Wentworth Property
Company, LLC (Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Design Review Permit to allow
construction of a 143,609 square -foot self -storage warehouse facility, and associated office on
approximately 2.81 acres (Project); and
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is an existing parking
lot on a vacant site located at 1008 Industrial Boulevard (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, the design of the proposed project conforms to the applicable provisions of
the Chula Vista Municipal Code and with the City of Chula Vista Design Manual; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
Project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA
Guidelines. Thus, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista hereby makes the following findings:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the development regulations of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code and the design guidelines contained in the City's Design Manual.
The site is zoned General Industrial Precise Plan (IP). The proposed self -storage facility is a
permitted use and requires a Design Review. The Project is consistent with both the applicable
development standards contained in the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as well as design
guidelines for industrial development located within the City's Design Manual. A provision
contained within these regulations allows for the establishment of parking standards for
specific uses which are not listed. This provision indicates that the standard shall be determined
by the approval body for the proposed use on the basis of requirements for similar uses, and
on any traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a
minimum requirement. The Planning Commission has considered the parking survey, which
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shows a similar parking requirement for self -storage facilities in other jurisdictions and accepts
the twenty-five parking spaces proposed as adequate to serve the parking demand generated
by the Project.
2. The design features of the proposed development are consistent with and are a cost-
effective method of satisfying the design guidelines contained in the City of Chula Vista
Design Manual.
There is no particular architectural style required for industrial structures. However, high
quality, innovative and imaginative architecture is encouraged. The Chula Vista Self -Storage
Project has a streamlined, modern industrial design, incorporating a plaster fagade with metal
elements, such as ribbed metal panels, and metal cornices. Colors and materials are light grey
with blue and brown accents. Wall planes are staggered to create visual relief, and the roof
lines are heightened at various points throughout the building to create visual interest. Tower
elements are also utilized to break up the building massing. All wall surfaces visible to the
public are architecturally enhanced and the building has offsets and architectural details,
consistent with the Chula Vista Design Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the findings
above, approves the Design Review Permit subject to the following conditions:
I. The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Development Services
director, or designee, prior to issuance of Building Permits, unless otherwise specified:
Planning Division
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which
include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plans on file in the Development Services
Department, the conditions contained herein, and Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC)
Title 19.
2. Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance ofthe first Building Permit, the Applicant shall
pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for deposit
account DDA -0380.
3, The Applicant shall submit Building Plans which specify colors and materials consistent
with the colors and materials shown on the site plan and materials board approved by the
Planning Commission.
4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This shall
be noted on any building and/or wall plans. Additionally, the project shall conform to
Section 9.20.055 of the CVMC 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 as required by the Development Services Director. Such screening
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shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Director,
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 to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Director,
7. All exterior lighting shall include shielding to remove any glare from adjacent residents or
properties. Details for said lighting shall be included in the Architectural Plans,
Land Development Division
8. The Applicant shall be required to pay additional deposits or fees in accordance with the
City Subdivision Manual, and Master Fee Schedule with the submittal of the following
items:
a. Grading Plans
b. Construction Permit
9. The Owner must enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement
to perpetually maintain private BMP's located within the Project prior to issuance of any
Grading or Building Permits, whichever occurs first.
10. A Construction Permit is required to perform the following work in the City's right-of-
way, which may include, but is not limited to:
a. Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk per
SDRSD G-2, and G-& along the project's frontage to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper transitions to
existing conditions.
b. Additional asphalt paving for the replacement of the existing curb, gutter and
sidewalk.
c. Utilities Trenching and Restoration per CVCS GSI -03
d. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone)
shall be required as necessary.
e. The construction and completion of all improvements and release requirements
shall be secured in a accordance with Section 18.17 of the Municipal Code.
11. 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.
12. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be
designed to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, American's with Disability
Act (ADA) Standards, and Title 24 standards, as applicable.
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13. Any private facilities (if applicable) within Public right-of-way or City easement will
require an Encroachment Permit prior to Improvement Plan or Building Permit approval.
14. Prior to the approval of any Building Permit, the Owner/Applicant shall submit duplicate
copies of all plans 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.
15. All utilities serving the subject property and existing utilities located within or adjacent to
the subject property shall be under grounded in accordance with applicable Chula Vista
Municipal Code Sections. Furthermore, all new utilities serving the subject property shall
be under grounded prior to the issuance of any Building Permits.
Landscape Architecture Division
16. Prior to approval and issuance of any Building Permits, a completed landscape construction
document shall be submitted 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 CVMC. The Title Sheet of the drawings shall include a signed
statement from the landscape architect of work as follows:
a. "I am familiar wit and agree to comply with the requirements of the landscape
improvement plans as described in Chapter 20.121 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."
17. A vine trellis shall be added to the two -foot wide planter along the southern wall of
Building 2.
18. The Applicant shall submit Landscape and Irrigation (L & I) Plans for the Project for
review and approval in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual and Chula
Vista Municipal Code section 20.12
Fire and Building Departments
19. The Applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Fire and Building Departments that
comply with applicable codes and requirements, including but not limited to: the current
California edition of Building Code (CBC), Fire Code (CFC), as adopted and amended by
the State of California and the City of Chula Vista.
20. A fire service study shall be performed that includes a hydraulic water flow analysis. This
analysis shall show the actual flow and pressure for all hydrants and rise stubs, The Hazen
Williams formula shall be used in the determination of these flows and pressures. The
analysis shall show that the required fire flow is available at the hydrants.
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II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which
include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plan on file in the Planning Division, the
conditions contained herein, and CVMC Title 19,
2. The Applicant shall repair, replace, and maintain all landscaping and hardscape
improvements in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan,
1 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. -
4. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless City, its City Council members, Planning Commissioners, 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 of the City's
environmental or CEQA determinations, (b) the 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 Applicant's compliance with this provision shall be binding on any
and all of the Property Owner's and Applicant's successors and assigns.
5. 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 SETION 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 beings on the effective date of this resolution and any
such protest must be in a manner thatcomplies with Government Code Section 66020(a) and
failure to timely follow this procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attach, review,
set aside, void or annul imposition. That right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations,
or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application
procession fees or service fees in connection with this project; and it does not apply to any
feeds, dedication, reservations, or other exactions which have been given notice similar to
this, nor does it revive challenged to any fees for which the statute of limitations has
previously expired.
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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 same. Upon execution, this
document shall be signed and returned to the City's Development Services Department.
Signature of Property Owner
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Date
Printed Name of Property Owner
Signature of Applicant Date
Printed Name of Applicant
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.
Pre ered by: Approved as to form by
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Ke oughton // Glen . egins
Director of Development Services 14, City Attorney
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 25th day of September 2019, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Burroughs, De La Rosa, Milburn, Nava, Torres Zaker
NOES:
ABSENT: Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: s,%, t
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Gabe Gutiettez, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Salvamon, Secretary