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Date:Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker, and Chair De
La Rosa.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5.1 Planned Sign Program for a Shopping Center on Approximately 4.76
Acres in the MU-2 (Mixed Use Corridor) Zone of the Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plan Located at 765 Palomar Street (APNs: 622-020-65,
622-020-51, 622-020-05, and 622-020-68).
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Environmental Notice: The proposed project qualifies for a Class 11
categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15311 (Accessory Structures)
of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Planned Sign Program based on the
findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
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6.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 44
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes dated: December 13, 2023.
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6.2 Written Communications 49
Communication from Commissioner Burroughs requesting an excused
absence from the February 14, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
Recommended Action:
Commission excuse the absence.
7.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on February 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the
Development Services Department at pc@chulavistaca.gov.
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ITEM TITLE
Planned Sign Program for a shopping center on approximately 4.76 acres in the MU -2 (Mixed Use Corridor)
zone of the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan
Location: 765 Palomar Street (APNs: 622-020-65, 622-020-51, 622-020-05, and 622-020-68)
Environmental Notice: The proposed project qualifies for a Class 11 categorical exemption pursuant to
Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution approving the Planned Sign Program based on the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein.
SUMMARY
The proposed Planned Sign Program No. PSP23-0001 (“Project”) consists of a total of ten (10) signs,
including seven (7) wall signs, two (2) freestanding (pylon) signs, and one (1) monument sign for a proposed
shopping center on a vacant site within the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan area. The subject property
is located at 765 Palomar Street and is generally bounded by Palomar Street on the north, Frontage Road on
the west, and Industrial Boulevard on the east (“Project Site”).
HOUSING IMPACT STATEMENT
While residential units are allowed within the MU-2 zone of the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan, no
housing is proposed as part of this Project; therefore, no additional housing units will result from the Project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the Project qualifies for a Class 11 categorical
exemption pursuant to Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines ; therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
DISCUSSION
On March 30, 2023, Chedraui USA, Inc. DBA El Super Stores (“Applicant”) submitted a n application for a
Planned Sign Program No. PSP23-0001 proposing ten (10) total signs as part of a previously approved
shopping center.
The Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan regulates wall signs (i.e., signs painted or directly mounted to the
building surface) within the Specific Plan area while delegating regulation of other signs to the sign
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provisions of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”). Additionally, the Planning Commission may allow
deviations from applicable sign regulations pursuant to CVMC 19.60.050(J). Signs other than wall signs
would normally be regulated by the provisions of CVMC 19.60.560 concerning the C-T (Commercial
Thoroughfare), which was the Project Site’s previous zoning designation prior to adoption of the Specific
Plan.
A comparison of the existing and proposed sign regulations as they pertain to the Project is outlined in the
table below. Shaded cells indicate proposed sign regulations that deviate from existing regulations:
Table 1 – Summary of Sign Regulations
Existing Sign Regulations Proposed Sign Regulations
Wall – Anchor/Supermarket (Building D)
Area: One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage (100-square foot maximum per business)
Area:
• One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage facing a street, or up to three
square feet per linear foot of frontage, to be
no larger than 50 percent of the sign
background area
• One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage facing parking, or up to two square
feet per linear foot of frontage, to be no
larger than 50 percent of the sign
background area
Copy Height:
• 12-inch maximum for buildings 30 feet or
shorter in height
• 18-inch maximum for buildings between 30
and 60 feet in height
Copy Height:
• Copy height not restricted but must fit
within the allowable sign area
• Logos no more than 55 percent of total sign
area
• Anchor may use secondary signage to
advertise products and/or services
Placement: No closer than half of the vertical height
of copy to a building corner (vertical edge) or
roofline
Placement: (Not mentioned in proposed PSP,
defaults to existing regulation.)
Wall – In-Line Tenants (Buildings A, B, & C)
Area: One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage (100-square foot maximum per business)
Area:
• One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage facing a street, or up to three
square feet per linear foot of frontage, to be
no larger than 50 percent of the sign
background area
• One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage facing parking, or up to two square
feet per linear foot of frontage, to be no
larger than 50 percent of the sign
background area (100-square foot
maximum)
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Wall – In-Line Tenants (Buildings A, B, & C)
Copy Height:
• 12-inch maximum for buildings 30 feet or
shorter in height
• 18-inch maximum for buildings between 30
and 60 feet in height
Copy Height and Length:
• Two-thirds of wall height for double row
• Half of wall height for single row
• Maximum 80 percent of wall length
• Separate logo/graphic limited to 20 percent
of total sign area
Placement: No closer than half of the vertical height
of copy to a building corner (vertical edge) or
roofline
Placement: (Not mentioned in proposed PSP,
defaults to existing regulation.)
Freestanding (Pylon) – (P1 & P2)
One freestanding sign per lot Two freestanding signs
One square foot per linear foot of street frontage
(150-square foot maximum)
150-square foot maximum per sign
35-foot maximum height 35-foot maximum height, 19-foot maximum width
Eight-foot minimum ground clearance Eight-foot minimum ground clearance
Five-foot maximum projection into public right-of-
way
Five-foot maximum projection into public right-of-
way
Minimum 10-foot setback from all interior
property lines
Minimum 10-foot setback from all interior
property lines
Ground (Monument) – (M1)
One ground sign in lieu of a freestanding sign One ground sign in addition to pylon signs
Eight-foot maximum height Eight-foot maximum height, 9.5-foot maximum
width
50-square foot maximum sign copy area 50-square foot maximum sign copy area
Minimum five-foot street and interior property line
setback
Minimum five-foot street and interior property line
setback
The proposed Project is similar in scope to other shopping centers in the area and is compatible with the
type of shopping center development approved for the site. The proposed changes will also ensure visibility
from the arterial thoroughfares as they exist today and after Palomar Street is relocated under Industrial
Boulevard and the nearby train tracks with the future San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Grade Separation Project.
Additionally, the proposed signs are compliant with the City’s Design Guidelines, which limit materials and
colors of the signs to those compatible with other materials and colors throughout the site. The development
of the Project Site includes a large supermarket, which requires larger signage to maintain proportionality.
Additional pylon and monument signs will assist with wayfinding to the property.
Wall Signs – Anchor/Supermarket
Two wall signs are proposed along the north side of Building D fronting Palomar Street. The existing sign
regulations allow a maximum sign area of 100 square feet per business. The proposal deviates from the
existing sign regulations in the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan by using the C-T zone provisions in
the CVMC for wall signs facing north towards Palomar Street (CVMC 19.60.560(A)). This would allow the two
proposed primary signs to be 160.75 and 107.52 square feet in area.
Five wall signs are proposed on the east side of Building D, facing the interior parking lot. The existing sign
regulations allow a maximum sign area of 100 square feet per business. The proposal deviates from the
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existing sign regulations by using the C-T zone provisions in the CVMC for wall signs facing east towards the
parking lot (CVMC Section 19.60.560(A)), except that individual signs may be larger than 100 square feet.
This would allow one primary sign 160.75 square feet in area and four secondary signs totaling 78.63 square
feet in area.
The regulations for sign lettering (copy) allow for a maximum height of 12 inches for buildings 30 feet in
height or shorter. The proposed Project would have no copy height restrictions and allow logos to be no more
than 55 percent of the total sign area. The anchor will be allowed to have secondary signage to advertise
products or services.
The existing sign placement regulations require that a wall sign is no closer than one-half (1/2) the vertical
height of the letters (sign copy) to a building corner (vertical edge) or to a roofline. The proposal includes no
changes to these requirements.
Wall Signs – In-Line Tenants
The existing sign regulations allow a maximum of 100 square feet of sign area per business. The proposal
deviates from existing sign regulations by using the C-T zone provisions in the CVMC. Wall signs would be
allowed one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage. If facing the street, sign area could
increase up to three square feet of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 50 percent of
the sign’s background area. If facing a parking lot or walkway, sign area could increase up to two square feet
per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 50 percent of the sign’s background area and/or a
maximum of 100 square feet.
The existing sign copy regulations allow for a maximum letter height of 12 inches for buildings 30 feet in
height or shorter. The proposed maximum letter height is two-thirds (2/3) of the height of the sign
background for a double row and one-half (1/2) of the sign background for a single row, with a maximum
sign length of 80 percent of a tenant business’s wall length. Separate logos are limited to 20 percent of the
total sign area.
The existing sign placement regulation requires that a wall sign is no closer than one-half (1/2) the vertical
height of the letters (sign copy) to a building corner (vertical edge) or to a roofline. The proposal includes no
changes to these requirements.
Freestanding (Pylon) Signs
The existing sign regulations allow one pylon sign or one monument sign, but the proposed Project would
allow two pylon signs instead of one, using the existing development standards for each. The request
increases site visibility relative to similar developments in the area and the aforementioned grade separation
project would result in improved site visibility once built. Both proposed pylon signs are consistent with the
design of the proposed monument sign and the previously approved shopping center.
The first pylon sign will be located at the future intersection at Palomar Street and Trenton Avenue , on the
north side of the site where a driveway will be located. The second pylon sign will be located at the northeast
corner of the site, at the location of the future underpass of Palomar Street, under Industrial Boulevard and
the train tracks.
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Ground (Monument) Signs
The existing sign regulations allow one monument sign in lieu of a pylon sign, but the proposed Project would
allow one monument sign in addition to the two proposed pylon signs using the existing development
standards in CVMC 19.60.560(C). The proposed monument sign is consistent with the design of the proposed
pylon signs and the shopping center. The proposed monument sign will be located along Industrial Boulevard
on the east side of the Project Site where another driveway will be located.
CONCLUSION
The proposed Project complies with the applicable policies, guidelines, and design standards for the Palomar
Gateway District Specific Plan, as well as the Chula Vista Municipal Code and the City’s Design Manual. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed Project, subject to the applicable
requirements of CVMC 19.60 and the Palomar Gateway Specific Plan, and the conditions listed in the attached
resolution.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Planning Commission and found that Commissioner Leal has
real property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the Project Site. Consequently, pursuant to
California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(a)(7), this item presents a disqualifying
real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et
seq.) for the above-identified member.
Staff is not independently aware nor has been informed by any Planning Commission member of any other
fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no current or ongoing fiscal impacts to the General Fund or Development Services Fund as a result
of this action. All processing costs are borne by the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Locator Map
2. Planned Sign Program PSP23-0001
3. Resolution
4. Disclosure Statement
Staff Contact: Mathew Sterling, AICP, Assistant Planner, Development Services
Laura C. Black, AICP, Director of Development Services
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Planned Sign Program
Prepared 02.08.23
Revised 06.01.23
Revised 11.18.23
An El Super Development Project
SIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.
2012 E. BROOKWOOD C T.
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
(310) 350-8729
Palomar Gateway Specific Plan
Subdivision Name: FAIRFIELD
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PORTION OF LOT 1, 2, 3, 29, 30, AND
31 OF FAIRFIELD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF
CHULA VISTA; MAP 1349 JULY 15, 1911
APN:* 622-020-05-00
622-020-51-00
622-020-65-00
622-020-68-00
Note*: ALL PARCELS SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED PRIOR TO
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
SITE AREA: +/- 4.76 ACRES OR +/- 207,345 SF
ZONING: PALOMAR GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN (PGSP)
EXISTING – PGSP MIXED USE CORRIDOR (MU-2)
PREVIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE– COMMERCIAL THOROUGHFARE (C-T)
PROPERTY OWNER: CIMA, N.V.
C/O ABBIE BEHAR
10145 VIA DE LA AMISTAD STE B1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
619-571-9223 (CELL)
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Description
4-10 General Sign Criteria
11 Site Plan
12-16 Major Anchor Tenant in Building “D” - Sign Criteria
17-19 In-Line tenant for Pad Buildings “B”, “C” and “D” - SIGN CRITERIA
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21
22
23-27
Center Main Pylon Sign
Center Monument Sign
Photo Sign Map
Pages
Numbered Site Photos
Table of Contents
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GENERAL SIGN CRITERIA
APPLIES TO ALL TENANTS
& PYLON/MONUMENT SIGNAGE
Palomar Gateway
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PREFACE
This document establishes guidelines and criteria for the design
implementation, and regulations of project and tenant signage for the
Palomar Gateway Center.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SIGN PLAN ARE:
1. To provide signage that is functional and that effectively services the
identification needs of the shopping center and its tenants.
2. To generate creative and tasteful signage that enhanses the center’s
image and that compliments architechtual and landscape elements.
3. To facilitate the review and approval process for signage by providing
guidelines and criteria that constitutes standards of acceptability for
signs at the center.
GENERAL SIGN CRITERIA
1. Signs shall be designed in a manner that is imaginative and of high
graphic quality. Signs shall be compatible with, and complementary to
adjacent facades. All signs shall be in compliance with the City of Chula
Vista signage guidelines and are subject to the City of Chula Vista review
and approval.
2. Only those sign types provided for in this sign plan will be allowed. No
temporary wall signs, window signs, pennant, banner, flag, inflatable
displays or sandwich boards will be allowed, except as permitted by the
City of Chula Vista Municipal Code.
3. Logo and letter heights, where specified, shall be determined by
measuring the normal capital letter of a type font exclusive of swatches,
ascenders, and descenders.
4. Notwithstanding the maximum square footages specified for copy area
allowances, signs and typography in all cases shall appear balanced and
in scale within the context of the sign space and the building as a whole.
Thickness, height, and color of sign lettering shall be visually balanced
and in proportion to other signs on the building.
5. Wall signs shall be affixed without visible means of attachment, unless
attachments make an intentional statement. There shall be no exposed
or visible raceways.
6. All sign fabrication work shall be of excellent quality. All logo images and
typestyles shall be accurately reproduced.
7. Maximum sign letter heights are as set forth below in the General
Provision section noted as Anchor Tenants and In-Line Tenants.
8. All tenant signage is subject to the City of Chula Vista review and
approval.
9. Signage should be vandal proof and weather resistant signs, except for
public service time and temperature signs, shall not be flashing,
animated or revolving in nature.
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APPROVAL PROCESS
It is a mandatory requirement that the design and construction of the tenant’s
exterior signs receive written approval by landlord prior to city submittals,
fabrication and installation.
LANDLORD’S APPROVAL SHALL BE BASED ON:
1. Conformity to this Sign Criteria established for the center, including the
fabrication and method of installation.
2. Harmony and compatibility of the proposed sign with the approved
design standards of the shopping center and co-tenants.
3. Conformity to City of Chula Vista requirements.
Landlord has the specific right to refuse approval of any sign design, which
does not conform to the specific criteria set forth herein. A request for an
exception to any of the provisions of the Sign Criteria shall be made in writing
by the tenant and shall be subject to review and approval by the Landlord
and the City of Chula Vista to secure Landlord’s approval, Tenant agrees to
conform to the following procedures:
1. Submit full-size PDF format package of the detailed sign design to
Landlord’s representative.
2. All sign design and specifications shall be prepared by a reputable
licensed sign contractor. The sign drawing shall indicate the following
information:
3. A scaled storefront elevation reflecting the proposed sign design and all
dimensions, as it relates to the Tenant’s premises
4. A site plan indicating the exact location of each sign as it relates to the
tenant’s premises. detailed through section of the sign and building
fascia to show its construction and method of attachment.
5.All Plexiglas colors, paint finish colors and material specifications.
6.LED lamp specifications in terms of color, temperature and quantity of
lamps.
7.A stamped set of the final sign drawings reflecting landlord’s approval are
received and retained on tenant’s premises at all times during the
installation of sign and signs for a period of thirty (30) days thereafter.
8.No sign shall be installed unless the landlord approved signage plans are
submitted to the City of Chula Vista for permits and approval. Each sign
approved in this Planned Sign Program shall obtain a sign permit under
Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) sections 19.60.700 through
19.60.810 and a building permit. Signs shall comply with the approved
Planned Sign Program and all applicable provisions of the California
Building Code and CVMC. The sign contractor shall ensure that all signs
and the installation thereof complies with all applicable zoning, building
and electrical codes, and a copy of the sign permit shall be provided to
Landlord.
9.Sign vendor must provide certificate of insurance per landlord’s
requirements prior to install.
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ANCHOR WALL AND/OR MARQUEE.OCCUPYING ENTIRE BUILDING “D”
1. Each establishment shall be allowed a combined sign area of one square
foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing a dedicated street or alley;
however, the sign area may be increased to a maximum of three square
feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does not
exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is applied,
mounted or displayed.
2. Each establishment shall also be allowed signs facing on-site parking
areas for five cars or more and walkways 10 feet or more in width. Such
signs may contain an area of one square foot per lineal foot of building
frontage facing said area; however, the area may be increased to two
square feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does
not exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is
applied, mounted or displayed.
3. Letter height is not restricted, but must fit within allowable sign area.
4. Illuminated metal reverse or face lite channel letters with translucent
acrylic lens. Final letter heights shall be determined on the basis of sign
proportion to the background surfaces of the architectural design.
5. Logo’s to be no more the 55% of the total sign area. In addition, only
Major Anchor Stores can use secondary signage to advertise products
and/or services.
IN-LINE TENANTS WALL/ MARQUE
1. Each establishment shall be allowed a combined sign area of one square
foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing a dedicated street or alley;
however, the sign area may be increased to a maximum of three square
feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does not
exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is applied,
mounted or displayed.
2. Each establishment shall also be allowed signs facing on-site parking
areas for five cars or more and walkways 10 feet or more in width. Such
signs may contain an area of one square foot per lineal foot of building
frontage facing said area; however, the area may be increased to two
square feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does
not exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is
applied, mounted or displayed. The maximum sign area shall not exceed
100 square feet per elevation and per tenant.
3. Letter height: maximum sign height is 2/3 of the wall area for double row
signs and ½ of the wall height for a single row of letters.
4. Maximum sign length is 80% of wall length.
5. Illuminated metal reverse or face lite channel letters with translucent
acrylic lens. Final letter heights shall be determined on the basis of sign
proportion to the background surfaces of the architectural design.
6. Separate logo/graphic elements consistent with the nature of the product
to be advertised, are limited to 20% of total sign area.
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
1. Signs must be made of durable rust-inhibited materials that are
appropriate and complementary to the building.
2. All ferous and non-ferrous metals shall be separated with non-conductive
gaskets to prevent electrolysis. In addition to gaskets, stainless steel
fasteners shall be used to secure ferrous to non-ferrous metals.
3. Color coatings shall exactly match the colors specified on the approved
plans.
4. Joining of materials (e.g., seams) shall be finished in such a way as to be
unnoticeable. Visible welds shall be continuous and ground smooth.
Rivets, screws, and other fasteners that extend to visible surfaces shall
be flush filled and finished soas to be unnoticeable.
5. Finished surfaces of metal shall be free from canning and warping. All
sign finishes shall be free of dust, orange peel, drips, runs and shall have
a uniform surface conforming to the highest standards of the industry.
6. Surface brightness of all illuminated materials shall be consistent in all
letters and components of the sign. Light leaks will not be permitted.
7. All conduit, raceways, crossovers, wiring, ballast boxes, transformers,
and other equipment necessary for sign connection shall be concealed.
All fasteners shall be stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, bronze;
or carbon-bearing steel with painted finish.
8. Penetrations into building walls, where required, shall be made
waterproof.
9. In no case shall any manufacturer’s label be visible from normal viewing
angles.
10. Underwriters Laboratory-approved labels shall be affixed to all electrical
fixtures.
11. Fabrication and installation of electrical signs shall comply with all
national and local building and electrical codes.
12. Local sign ordinances shall be consulted for requirements not covered in
this sign plan.
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RESTRICTIONS
1. Permanent advertising devices such as attraction boards, posters,
banners and flags.
2. Window signs except where specifically approved by the City of Chula
Vista.
3. Exposed junction boxes, power supplies, transformers, conduits,
raceways or neon crossovers of any type.
4. Sign manufacturer’s names, stamps or decals visible from normal
viewing angles.
5. Luminous-vacuum formed acrylic signs and letters including per-
manufactured and franchise signs that have not been modified to meet
the criteria.
6. Paper, cardboard or styrofoam signs, stickers, or decals hung around, on
or behind storefronts.
7. Exposed fastening, unless fastenings make an intentional statement.
8. Simulated materials (i.e., Wrisco, wood grained plastic laminates) or wall
covering.
9. Hand lettered signs.
10. Flashing or animated signs.
11. Roof mounted signs.
12. Neon in any form. (Absolutely no neon allowed)
SIGN TYPE P1 & P2 – MAIN CENTER PYLON
1.The developer may erect TWO (2) internally illuminated pylon sign on
Palomar Street between Frontage Road and Industrial Blvd. The purpose of
P1 and P2 will be for Palomar Gateway ID as well as Tenant branding.
2.The overall height of the sign shall not exceed 35’-0”
3.The overall width of sign shall not exceed 19’-0”
4.Actual signage square footage shall not exceed 150 square feet per pylon
5.Minimum ground clearance shall be 8'-0"
6.Tenant’s space on the pylon sign shall be subject to Landlord approval.
Designated tenants shall be permitted a maximum of one panel sign per
pylon elevation (see drawing P1/P2 on page 20). Tenant’s sign shall be
located only within the space and surface specifically provided on the pylon
sign in accordance with the requirements of the Sign Criteria.
7.Each Tenant shall be responsible to reimburse Landlord its Pro- Rata share
plus administrative costs to construct and permit such pylon sign.
Furthermore, Tenant shall be responsible for its individual panel cost
(creation and installation). The maintenance and lighting of such sign(s)
shall be included in Tenant’s Common Area costs.
8.NEITHER PYLON SIGNS P1 OR P2 SHALL PROJECT MORE THAN FIVE
FEET INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
9.PER CITY REQUEST, ALL LOTS ARE BEING CONSOLIDATED WHICH
ELIMINATES INTERIOR LOT LINES. THUS, ALL PYLON SIGNS WILL BE
MORE THAN 10 FEET FROM INTERIOR LOT LINES
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SIGN TYPE M1 – ANCHOR TENANT MONUMENT
1.The developer may erect one (1) internally illuminated monument sign on
Industrial Blvd. The purpose of M1 will be for the anchor tenant branding
leasing pad building D.
2.The overall height of the sign shall not exceed 8’-0”
3.The overall width of sign shall not exceed 9’-6”
4.Maximum of 50 Sq.Ft of sign area per face.
5.Tenant’s space on the the monument sign shall be subject to Landlord
approval. Anchor Tenant’s sign shall be located only within the space and
surface specifically provided on the monument sign in accordance with the
requirements of the Sign Criteria.
6.Anchor tenant shall be responsible to reimburse Landlord its Pro- Rata
share plus administrative costs to construct and permit such monument
sign. Furthermore, Tenant shall be responsible for its individual panel cost
(creation and installation). The maintenance and lighting of such sign(s)
shall be included in Anchor Tenant’s Common Area costs.
7.MONUMENT SIGN M-1 SHALL MAINTAIN 5-FOOT SETBACK FROM
STREETS.
CONDITIONS
Prior to issuance of sign permits the Applicant shall:
1. Submit a complete and separate correspondence letter with a detailed
line-item response
showing where each comment was addressed/corrected.
2. Provide an electrical disconnect at all eliminated signs such as tenants’
walls signs and the
monument signs. CEC Art. 600.
3. Complete and submit the Energy Sign Lighting NRCC-LTS forms for
illuminated signs.
4. Please specify the fasters number, type, size, and length on the tenants’
wall sings details.
5. Provide monument signs (such as the 35-foot main center monument sign
and the 8 feet
monument sign) structural calculations, drawings, and details by California-
licensed civil or
structural engineer.
6. Civil or structural engineer of record to stamp and sign all structural
drawings and the first sheet
of the structural calculation.
7. Prior to issuance of sign permit for monument and/or pylon sign, the
Applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with visibility compliance section of Municipal Code
to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
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SITE PLAN SITE PLAN
BUILDING “D”
45,507
S.F.
BUILDING “A”
4300
S.F.
BUILDING “B”
4100
S.F.
NOTES:
1.NEITHER PYLON SIGNS P1 OR P2 SHALL PROJECT MORE THAN FIVE FEET INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
2.PER CITY REQUEST, ALL LOTS ARE BEING CONSOLIDATED WHICH ELIMINATES INTERIOR LOT LINES. THUS, ALL PYLON SIGNS WILL BE MORE THAN 10 FEET FROM
INTERIOR LOT LINES
CONSOLIDATED.
3. SECOND SIGN AT CORNER WITH INDUSTRIAL NEEDED DUE TO VISIBILITY IMPACT OF SANDAG LOWERING PALOMAR AS PART OF UNDERPASS PROJECT WHICH CREATES A
HARDSHIP FOR THE CENTER.
4. MONUMENT SIGN M-1 SHALL MAINTAIN 5-FOOT SETBACK FROM STREETS.
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MAJOR ANCHOR TENANT
SIGN CRITERIA
1.Each establishment shall be allowed a combined sign area of one
square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing a dedicated
street or alley; however, the sign area may be increased to a
maximum of three square feet per lineal foot of building frontage;
provided, the sign does not exceed 50 percent of the background
area on which the sign is applied, mounted or displayed.
2.Each establishment shall also be allowed signs facing on-site
parking areas for five cars or more and walkways 10 feet or more in
width. Such signs may contain an area of one square foot per lineal
foot of building frontage facing said area; however, the area may be
increased to two square feet per lineal foot of building frontage;
provided, the sign does not exceed 50 percent of the background
area on which the sign is applied, mounted or displayed.
3.Letter height is not restricted, but must fit within allowable sign area.
4.Illuminated metal reverse or face lite channel letters with
translucent acrylic lens. Final letter heights shall be determined on
the basis of sign proportion to the background surfaces of the
architectural design.
5.Logo’s to be no more the 55% of the total sign area. In addition,
only Major Anchor Stores can use secondary signage to advertise
products and/or services. (Reference elevations on page 14).
Main ID Signage
Sign Dimensions
26 11’-4” x ’-0”
26’-4” x 11’-0”
Total SQFT
160.75
160.75
Sign Type LOGO SQFT
87.08
87.08Main ID Signage
21’-7” x 9’-0” 107.52 58.50Main ID Signage
13’-1/2” x 1-6”
13’-7” x 1’-6”
11’-11 1/2” x 1’-6”
13’-10” x 1’-6”
19.56
20.38
17.94
20.75
NA
NA
NA
NA
Secondary Signage
Secondary Signage
Secondary Signage
Secondary Signage
ANCHOR TENANT SIGNAGE
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
BUILDING “D” SITE PLAN SITE PLAN
BUILDING “D”
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A
A
ANCHOR TENANT SIGNAGE
= 19.57 SQFT
BUILDING MATERIAL - STUCCO
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ANCHOR TENANT SIGNAGE
MAIN ID SIGNAGE | D-A1 & D-A2 MAIN ID SIGNAGE | D-A3
73.67 SqFt
87.08 SqFt
TOTAL SQUARE
FOOTAGE 160.75 SqFt
49.02 SqFt
58.50 SqFtTOTAL SQUARE
FOOTAGE 107.52 SqFt
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ANCHOR TENANT SIGNAGE
SECONDARY SIGNAGE | D-B
SECONDARY SIGNAGE | D-D
SECONDARY SIGNAGE | D-C
SECONDARY SIGNAGE | D-E
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TYPICAL IN-LINE PAD BUILDINGS
A, B AND C
SIGN CRITERIA
1. Each establishment shall be allowed a combined sign area of one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing a dedicated street or
alley; however, the sign area may be increased to a maximum of three square feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does
not exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is applied, mounted or displayed.
2. Each establishment shall also be allowed signs facing on-site parking areas for five cars or more and walkways 10 feet or more in width.
Such signs may contain an area of one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing said area; however, the area may be increased to
two square feet per lineal foot of building frontage; provided, the sign does not exceed 50 percent of the background area on which the sign is
applied, mounted or displayed. The maximum sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet per elevation and per tenant.
3. Letter height: maximum sign height is 2/3 of the wall area for double row signs and ½ of the wall height for a single row of letters.
4. Maximum sign length is 80% of wall length.
5. Illuminated metal reverse or face lite channel letters with translucent acrylic lens. Final letter heights shall be determined on the basis of sign
proportion to the background surfaces of the architectural design.
6. Separate logo/graphic elements consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised, are limited to 20% of total sign area.
NUMBER OF TENANTS PER BUILDING AND OF FRONTAGE PER TENANT MAY VARY; BUT CRITERIA
APPLIES TO EACH TENANT SPACE BASED ON TENANT FRONTAGE AND MOUNTING WALL AREA. NO
SIGN OR LETTER HEIGHT LIMIT, BUT MUST WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA. MAX WALL SIGN
AREA PER TENANT: 100 SF
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IN-LINE TENANT ELEVATION FACING A STREET
TENANT SIGN
TENANT SIGN
TENANTSIGN
TENANTSIGN
IN-LINE TENANT ELEVATION FACING THE PARKING LOT IN-LINE TENANT ELEVATION - END CAP
IN-LINE TENANT ELEVATION - END CAP
BUILDING MATERIAL - STUCCO
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INLINE TENANT SINGLE LINE SIGNAGE
INLINE TENANT DOUBLE LINE SIGNAGE
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P2
MAXIMUM OF 150 SQ FT PYLON SIGN
18’-0"
16’-0"
4’-10"
2’-10"
4 57.86 ’-2 1/2" VO x 13’-9” VO = SQFT
2 4 11 25.66’- " VO x ’-0” VO = SQFT
P1
2’-4" VO x 11’-0” VO = 25.66 SQFT
2’-4" VO x 11’-0” VO = 25.66 SQFT
7’-6"
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M1
MAXIMUM OF 50 SQ FT MONUMENT SIGN
9’-6"
8’-6"
3 8’-6" VO x ’-0” VO = 28 SQFT
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
SITE PLAN SITE PLAN
1 23
4
5
6 87
1017
9
1213 1416 15
11
19 23 24
25
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
1 2 3
4
7
5
8
6
9
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
10 11 12
13
16
14
17
15
18
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
19 20 21
22
25
23
26
24
27
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TOTAL OF 149.84 SQ FT
28 29 30
31
34
32
35
33
36
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISION
APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. PSP23-0001 FOR A
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 765 PALOMAR STREET ON
APPROXIMATELY 4.76 ACRES WITHIN THE PALOMAR GATEWAY
DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2023, a duly verified application for a Planned Sign Program
No. PSP23-0001 was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by
Chedraui USA, Inc. dba El Super Stores (“Applicant”); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Planned Sign Program No. PSP23-001
for a total of ten (10) signs, including wall signs, freestanding (pylon) signs, and a monument sign
on a 4.76-acre parcel within the MU-2 (Mixed Use Corridor) zone of the Palomar Gateway District
Specific Plan (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is an existing site
consisting of four contiguous parcels (APNs 622-020-65, 622-020-51, 622-020-05, and 622-020-
68) located at the southwest corner of Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard (“Project Site”);
and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the
Project qualifies for a Class 11 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15311 (Accessory
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines; therefore, no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a hearing on
the Project, 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, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials, and
the Staff recommendation for approval of Planned Sign Program No. PSP23-0001, the hearing was
held before the Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in the Chula
Vista City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby make the following findings:
1. The proposed Project, as conditioned, is consistent with the sign guidelines adopted for
the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) 19.60.050(J) authorizes the Planning Commission
to approve a sign program that modifies standards related to the size, height, illumination,
spacing, orientation, or other non-communicative aspects of signs. Approval of this Project
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would establish site-specific sign regulations regarding regulatory aspects as to the size,
height, spacing, location, and total number of signs. All signs on the Project Site will be
required to conform to the approved Planned Sign Program. All signs are also generally
compliant with the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan and the CVMC in terms of sign
design, compatibility, and placement.
2. The Project, as conditioned, is consistent with the design guidelines approved for the
Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan.
The proposed sign colors and materials are compatible with the primary building’s colors
and materials in accordance with the Specific Plan. The proposed signs are complementary
to the overall design of the shopping center and consistent with the proportion and scale of
elements within the primary building’s facade. The additional size of the proposed signs is
proportionate to the scale of the primary building on the Project Site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the findings above,
does hereby approve Planned Sign Program No. PSP23-0001 subject to the following conditions:
I. Unless otherwise specified, the following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development Services or their designee prior to issuance of any building
permits:
1. Each sign approved in this Planned Sign Program shall obtain a sign permit and
building permit. Signs shall comply with the approved Planned Sign Program and all
applicable provisions of the California Building Code and CVMC.
2. All signs must be placed on private property on the Project Stie unless an encroachment
permit is obtained from the Engineering Department for any signs proposed within the
public right-of-way.
3. Required permit drawings for the proposed signage/monuments along public rights-of-
way shall include distances from property lines, specifically for signs designated as D-
A3, D-A2, P1, P2, and M1 as shown on the site plan approved with this Planned Sign
Program.
4. All proposed signage shall conform to the City of Chula Vista’s sight distance visibility
requirements in accordance with CVMC 12.12.120 and 12.12.130 and Chula Vista
Design Standard RWY-05. Signs shall not obstruct the visibility of drivers at street
intersections and/or driveways.
II. The following ongoing conditions shall apply to the Project for as long as it relies upon
this approval:
1. Signage shall be installed in accordance with this Planned Sign Program. Approval of
additional signage not authorized by this Resolution shall require amendment of this
Planned Sign Program by the Zoning Administrator.
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2. Approval of this Planned Sign Program shall not waive compliance with any applicable
provisions of the CVMC nor any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the
time of permit issuance.
3. The Property Owner (identified below) and Applicant shall and do agree to fully and
timely indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the 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 any costs, fees, and expenses to prepare the administrative record for any
challenge to the Project approvals and/or compile a response to a Public Records Act
request(s) to provide the record of proceedings materials for the Project, the City’s costs
to retain its own defense counsel to defend any challenge to any Project -related
approvals, court costs and attorney’s fees (collectively, “liabilities”) incurred by the
City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) the City’s approval of this Planned Sign
Program; (b) the 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; and (c) any environmental determinations under CEQA for the Project.
The Property Owner and Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision
by executing a copy of this Resolution 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.
4. This Planned Sign Program shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within
three years of the effective date thereof (February 28, 2027), in accordance with CVMC
19.14.260. Failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall cause this permit to
be reviewed by the City for additional conditions or revocation.
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; that any
such protest must be in a manner that complies with Government Code Section 66020(a);
and that failure to follow this procedure in a timely manner 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, nor
does it apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or other exactions that 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
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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.
________________________________ _______________________
Luis Delgado Date
for Cima, N.V.
Property Owner
________________________________ _______________________
Tom Apodaca Date
for Chedraui USA, Inc. dba El Super Stores
Applicant
V. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fails to be met, or in the case that 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 approval 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 for Jill D.S. Maland
Director of Development Services Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 14th day of February 2024, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Michael De La Rosa
Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________
Mariluz Zepeda
Secretary
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Development Services Department
Planning Division Development Processing
List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the project that is the subject of the
application, project or contract (e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier).
If any person* identified in section 1. above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals with an investment of $2000 or more in the business (corporation/partnership) entity.
If any person* identified in section 1. above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names of
any person who is the director of the non-profit organization or the names of the trustee, beneficiary
and trustor of the trust.
Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent
contractors, whom you have authorized to represent you before the City in this matter.
Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, had any financial dealings with an official** of the City of Chula Vista as it relates to this
contract, project or application within the past 12 months? Yes No
If yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official** may have in this contract.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to City Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action on a matter that requires discretionary action by the City
Council, Planning Commission or other official legislative body of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain
ownerships, financial interest, payments, and campaign contributions must be filed. The following information must
be disclosed:
276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista California 91910 (619) 691.5101
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Form
320
Rev 11.21
Chucky Irrevocable Trust/ Owner
Carolina Goldsten
Eva Goldstein
Alexander Goldstein, Aliza Goldstein
Aviva Goldstein
Sign Consultants Inc.
ZAAP, Inc
Chedraui USA Inc. DBA El Super Stores
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Disclosure Statement - Page 2
Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, made a campaign contribution of more than $250 within the past (12) months to a
current member of the City of Chula Vista Council ? Yes No
if yes which council member?
Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, provided more than $420 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official** of the City of
Chula Vista in the past (12) months? (This includes any payment that confers a personal benefit on the
recipient, a rebate or discount in the price of anything of value, money to retire a legal debt, gift, loan,
etc.) Yes No
If yes, which official** and what was the nature of the item provided?
Has any person *identified in 1., 2., 3., or 4., above, or otherwise associated with this contract, project
or application, been a source of income of $500 or more to an official** of the City of Chula Vista in the
past (12) months? Yes No
If yes, which official** and the nature of the item provided?
Date
Signature of Contractor/Applicant
Print or type name of Contractor/Applicant
Person is identified as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city, municipality,
district, or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of a
board, commission or committee of the City, and City employee or staff members.
This disclosure Statement must be completed at the time the project application, or contract, is submitted
to City staff for processing, and updated within one week prior to consideration by legislative body.
Last Updated: March 16, 2010
6.
7.
8.
*
**
***
276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista California 91910 (619) 691.5101
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4
4
4
11/29/2023
Luis Delgado Owner Agent
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioners Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker
and Chair De La Rosa (arrived at 6:37pm)
Others Present: Development Services Director Laura C. Black, Assistant
Director Marc Cass, Planning Manager Todd Philips, Outside
Counsel Kevin Sullivan, Outside Counsel Morgan Foley
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista w as called
to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Zepeda called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Commissioner Leal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None received.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice.
5.1 Tentative Map To Subdivide an Existing, Vacant 8.21-acre Parcel Into
Seven Individual Lots, and Design Review To Construct Six
Commercial Buildings and One Industrial Building Within the Auto
Park East Specific Plan Located at 750 Main Street.
One public comment submitted in favor of item:
-M. Lanier
Moved by Combs
Seconded by Leal
A resolution adopting Tentative Parcel Map No. TM22-0003 based upon
the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, and Zaker
Result: Carried 6-0-0
Moved by Zaker
Seconded by Burroughs
A resolution adopting Design Review Permit No. DR22-0009 based upon
the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, and Zaker
Result: Carried 6-0-0
(Chair De La Rosa joined).
5.2 Design Review for 175 Market-Rate, For-Sale Residential Dwelling
Units on Parcels R-6 and R-20 in the Otay Ranch Village Three
Sectional Planning Area.
One public comment submitted in favor of item:
-A. Plishner
Moved by Felber
Seconded by Burroughs
Adopt a resolution approving Design Review Permit No. DR22-0011 based
upon the required findings and subject to conditions contained therein.
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Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker and Chair De La
Rosa
Result: Carried 7-0-0
5.3 Design Review for a Mixed-Use Development on Parcels C-1, MU-2,
and MU-3 in the Mixed-Use Zone of the Otay Ranch Village 2
Sectional Planning Area Located at Otay Ranch Village 2 Parcels C-1,
MU-2, and MU-3 (APNs: 644-310-05, 06, 09)
Moved by Combs
Seconded by Leal
Adopt a resolution approving Design Review Permit No. DR22-0012 based
upon the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres and Chair De La Rosa
No: Zaker
Result: Carried 6-1-0
5.4 Design Review Permit To Construct a Four-Story, 70,100 Square-Foot
Hotel With 130 Rooms, on the Northwest Corner of Bob Pletcher Way
and Millenia Avenue Within the Millenia Sectional Planning Area
Two public comments submitted in favor of item:
-L. Palel
-T. Galarneau
Moved by Felber
Seconded by Chair De La Rosa
Adopt a resolution approving Design Review Permit No. DR23-0006 based
on findings and subject to conditions contained therein.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker and Chair De La
Rosa
Result: Carried 7-0-0
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5.5 Policy, General Plan and Chula Vista Municipal Code Updates:
Growth Management Policies, Public Facilities Financing Plans, and
Development Services Department Appeal Procedures.
Moved by Zaker
Seconded by Felber
Recommend to the City Council adoption of a resolution amending the
City’s Master Fee Schedule - General Planning Fees, and an ordinance
amending the following:
Chula Vista General Plan: Land Use Element, Housing Element,
Environmental Element, and Growth Management Element (removal);
Chula Vista General Plan Implementation Plan; Chula Vista Public Facilities
Financing Plan Guidelines; Chula Vista Municipal Code: Title 1 (General
Provisions), Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare), Title 10 (Vehicles
and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 15 (Buildings and
Construction), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), Title 18 (Subdivisions), Title
19 (Planning and Zoning) and Title 21 (Historic Preservation).
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker and Chair De La
Rosa
Result: Carried 7-0-0
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 A request for feedback on implementing Senate Bill 10 (SB10) Within
the City of Chula Vista.
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Felber
Authorize Chair De La Rosa to submit a letter to the City Council
conveying Planning Commission’s opposition for the City to opt into
Senate Bill 10.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker and Chair De La
Rosa
Result: Carried 7-0-0
6.2 Approval of Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Felber
Seconded by Zaker
Approve the minutes dated: December 13, 2023.
Yes: Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres and Chair De La Rosa
Abstain: Zaker
Result: Carried 6-0-1
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Planning Commission Secretary
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Mariluz Zepeda, Secretary
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) 1/29/24
02/14/24
Planning Commission
Mariluz Zepeda
Krista Burroughs
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