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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 1999/05/17 - - . negative declaration PROÆCT NAME: A-I Self Storage PROÆCT LOCATION: 840 Lazo Ct., City of Chula Vista PROÆCT APPLICANT: Caster Group, Limited Partnership PROÆCT AGENT: Rick Marrs, Inc, Architect CASE NO.: IS-99-22 DATE: March 26, 1999 A. PROJECT SETTING The environmental setting for the project consists of a graded vacant parcel presently designated for commercial development by the Rancho del Rey (RDR)Sectional Planning Area (SPA) I planned community document and located at the southwest comer of Paseo de Rey and Lazo Ct. The rectangular shaped site consists of approximately 1.8 gross acres. Surrounding land uses include Rice Canyon across Paseo del Rey to the north, a "K" Mart store to the east across Lazo Court and a steep ascending man-made slope, a bowling recreational center to the south and a Petsmart store to the west beyond a steep descending man-made slope. The site is relatively flat and contains non-native grasses and weedy plants throughout. There are no sensitive plant or animal species found on this highly disturbed site and no cultural resources would be impacted by the proposed project. B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project seeks to amend the RDR SPA I plan to allow mini self-storage facilities in the C-1 commercial district with the issuance of a conditional use pennit and concurrently process the conditional use pennit and Design Review Committee applications for the proposed development ofa 950+- unit self-storage facility. The Initial Study has addressed the impacts from the proposed self-storage facility at the proposed site but further environmental assessment will be required for similar development associated with other parcels should the proposed amendment to the RDR SPA I plan be approved. The self-storage facility would consist of two buildings, each three stories high with building "I" containing 43,020 gross sq. ft. with a 14,340 sq. ft. footprint and building "2" containing 51,900 gross sq. ft. with a 17,300 sq. ft. footprint. No caretakers unit is proposed, however, a 937 sq. ft. office area will be provided. A total of fifteen parking stalls are proposed which will require the approval of a zoning variance to the RDR SPA I regulations. Access to the project site is via Lazo Court off of Paseo del Rey both being two- lane roads built to industrial road standards. Paseo del Rey connects with East "H" Street, a six-lane prime arterial. ~~rt- -.- r___.;;_- ~~ ~- - - city of chula vista planning department 01Y OF I - - C. Compatibility with Zonine and Plans The Rancho Del Rey SPA I plan designates the site as C-l (Commercial District). The proposed project is presently not listed as a pennitted use in this district. The applicant is seeking to amend the commercial district regulations to allow a mini self-storage facility to be permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission will be requested to deliberate and determine whether the proposed project is deemed compatible with surrounding commercial uses. D. Identification of Environmental Effects 1. Public Services Im¡>acts Fire The nearest Fire Station is located about 2.5 miles from the project site. The estimated response time to the project site is less than 7 minutes. The Fire Department can adequately deliver service to the site without an increase in equipment or personnel. The fire department however, states that the UFC requirement can be reduced by 50% if the applicant provides an automatic sprinklered system for the facility. The Fire Department states that additional comments will be provided when detailed development plans become available. Police Department Crime Prevention staff indicate that the Police Department can maintain current levels of police service to the area and no mitigation is required. Upon the availability of specific site plan development, the Police Department recommends a security eval-uation by crime prevention personnel. 2. Utility and Service Systems Noise No significant noise impacts are expected to result from the proposed construction or operation of the project site. The surrounding comm.ercial uses are not considered by the City's noise ordinance to be sensitive noise receptors. h:\home\planning\lindab\eir8302.adm Page2 - - Schools This project is in the Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District. The entire RDR project is within the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No.3. All properties, including non-residential, are assessed a special tax to fully mitigate impacts on school facilities. The fee is split between the two districts. Traffic The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that all intersections must operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that Level of Service (LOS) "D" may occur during the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections. No intersection may reach an LOS "F" during the average weekday peak hour. Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are exempted from this policy. The proposed project would comply with this Threshold Policy. The City Engineering Division has reviewed the proposed project and has determined that it would not adversely affect the existing level of service on roads or intersections in the area. The project would be associated with a Level of Service "C" for Pas eo Del Rey and East "H" Street. No traffic mitigation would be required. Drainage There are existing storm drain inlets in both Lazo Ct. and Paseo del Rey. The Engineering Division indicates that additional information will need to be provided by the applicant in the form of a drainage study. This information will be evaluated by the engineering division at the design stage. A National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit will not be required. No mitigation is required at this time. Soils There are no anticipated adverse geotechnical conditions on the project site. The applicant will be required to prepare a soils report and comply with the recommendations found in the soils investigation as a standard requirement. 3. Open Space No impacts to open space are noted. 4. Aesthetics/Lighting The proposed project will be subject to the review and approval of the Design Review Committee. The proposed site plan, architectural design, landscaping and lighting plans will be reviewed by planning staff and the DRC to ensure the finished product will complement surrounding development and conform to any existing adopted design/landscaping plans. h:\home\planning\lindab\eir8302.adm Page 3 - - E. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Effects No mitigation will be required for the proposed self-storage facility development on parcel one. F. Consultation 1. Individuals and Organizations City of Chula Vista: Doug Reid, Planning Benjamin Guerrero, Planning Majed AI-Ghafry, Engineering Duane Bazzel, Planning Garry Williams, Planning Brad Kemp, Building Division Rod Hastie, Fire Marshall Stephen Preuss, Crime Prevention Joe Gamble, Landscape Planner Peggy McCarberg, Acting Deputy City Attorney Chula Vista City School District: Dr. Lowell Billlings Sweetwater Union High School District: Katy Wright Applicant's Agent: Rick Marrs, Inc. Architect 3. Initial Studv This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA. 91910. :/ D . REID, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR Review Coordinator REFERENCES Chula Vista General Plan (1989) Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code City of Chula Vista Environmental Review Procedures Rancho Del Rey FEIR 83-02 h:\home\planning\lindab\eir8302.adm Page 4