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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Reports/1992/10/28 (3) City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 1 2. PUBLIC HEARING: GPA-93-02: PCZ-93-B and PCM-93-03 - Request to: 1) amend the General Plan from "Visitor Commercial" to "Retail Commercial: 2) adopt a specific plan to be known as "Bonita Gateway": and. 3) rezone from C-V-P and A-8 to C-C for 2.23 acres of property located at the northeast quadrant of Bonita Road and 1-805 - Robinson Pacific. Inc. A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant, Robinson Pacific, Inc., is requesting: I) an amendment to the General Plan from "Visitor Commercial" to "Retail Commercial"; 2) the adoption of a specific plan governing the development of 2.23 acres located at the northeast quadrant of Bonita Road and Interstate 805; and, 3) a change of zone for said property from C-V-P (Visitor Commercial with Precise Plan) and A-8 (Agricultural, 8 acre minimum) to C-C (Central Commercial). The applicant owns the westerly parcel of the two separate parcels which constitute the property in question. 2. The Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study, IS-92-35, of potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the project. Based on the attached Initial Study and comments thereon, the Coordinator has concluded that there would be no significant environmental impacts and recommends adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Amendment issued on IS-92-35. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. Based on the Initial Study and comments on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, find that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-92-35. 2. Adopt the attached Recommending Resolution by which you recommend that the City Council: a. Adopt the attached Draft City Council resolution amending the land use designation of the General Plan from "Visitor Commercial" to "Retail Commercial" in accordance with Exhibit A-I attached thereto; .J - / City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 2 b. Based on the Findings in Section II of the attached Draft City Council Ordinance, enact the Draft City Council ordinance to change the zone from C-V-P and A-8 to C-C in accordance with Exhibit B attached thereto; and, c. Based on the Findings in the attached Draft City Council resolution attached thereto, adopt the Draft City Council resolution adopting the "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan" in accordance with Exhibit C attached thereto. C. DISCUSSION 1. Existing Site Characteristics The project site consists of two irregularly shaped vacant parcels totaling 2.23 acres of land bounded by Bonita Road to the south, 1-805 to the west and Plaza Bonita Road to the north and east. Easements across the easterly parcel provide the westerly parcel with access from Plaza Bonita Road and facilitate access from Bonita Road. The unusual configuration and inconsistent zoning of the properties is a result of property acquisition for the Sweetwater Regional Park and the subsequent realignment of Plaza Bonita Road to accommodate the 1-805 interchange. The entire area is subject to inundation from 100-year storms according to the latest flood maps. Initial engineering studies indicate that fill up to 3' in height will be required. 2. Adiacent General Plan Designation. Zoning and Land Use The project site has been designated for "Visitor Commercial" since the adoption of the City's first comprehensive General Plan in 1964. The General Plan also designates this area as a " Gateway " to the Bonita Community. The westerly parcel is zoned C-V-P (Visitor Commercial subject to a precise plan) and the easterly parcel is zoned A-8 (Agricultural 8 acres minimum). The adjacent General Plan designations, zoning and land uses are as follows: General Plan Zone Land Use North: Open Space A70 Regional park (County) Open Space South: Low Res. RRl & C37 Vacant & Office (County) building c2 - J-- City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 3 East: Open Space A70 Regional park (County) (vacant) Interchange Unzoned I-80S Freeway (City) West: 3. Prior Development and Rezoning Proposals Two prior development proposals were approved but never constructed on the westerly parcel; one for a sit-down restaurant, and one for a drive-thru restaurant. A later proposal to develop a self-serve gas station on the westerly parcel was denied by the Planning Commission. Finally, a proposal by the County of San Diego to rezone the easterly parcel from A-8 to C-V-P was denied by the Commission, and the parcel was subsequently sold by the County. The development of these properties and the implementation of the approved projects has been hampered by the severe traffic and circulation problems in the area. A traffic study was undertaken by the City in conjunction with the County, National City and CalTrans in order to address these and other traffic concerns in the Sweetwater Valley. The study recommended a loop interchange as the preferred alternative to solve the problems in and around the I-80S/Bonita Road interchange. However, this solution was considered infeasible due to a lack of funding. 4. General Plan Another factor which has hampered development is the vISItor commercial designation/zoning, which provides for a very limited list of land uses which are further constrained based on the size, configuration, easements, and access to the two parcels. The two parcels may have to be consolidated or a joint partnership created in order to accommodate a hotel/motel or sit-down restaurant. Failing this, there may again be pressure to develop a drive-thru restaurant, service station or other uses not believed to be consistent with either the traffic constraints in the area or with the site's location at the gateway to the Bonita Community. It is staffs view that it is appropriate to redesignate the site to " Retail Commercial" to accommodate land uses which are more consistent with the site constraints, and which will foster appropriate development. This designation would also authorize land uses which are more in keeping with the "gateway" status of the site. ;2-3 City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 4 5. Zoning An appropriate zoning classification to implement the General Plan "Retail Commercial" designation is the C-C (Central Commercial) zone. While this zone is primarily structured for the development of shopping centers, it has also been applied in other circumstances, such as along sections of Third A venue and other areas where heavy commercial uses were considered inappropriate. However, there are certain land uses permitted in the C-C zone, as well as other standards such as height, setbacks, and signs, which are not particularly suited for this site. The attachment of the precise plan modifying district could address some of the concerns regarding development standards, but cannot be used to limit land uses. 6. Specific Plan An alternative to the precise plan which would address not only the land use issue and development standards, but also issues regarding the coordination of development between the two parcels, is the adoption of a specific plan. The specific plan would allow the City to establish land uses most appropriate for the property and to establish development guidelines and standards which are sensitive to the area and take into consideration lot configuration, access and its proximity to a "gateway" into the Bonita Community. The proposed specific plan (Exhibit "C") allows the two primary visitor commercial uses, hotels and restaurants, but prohibits certain land uses such as automotive repair, gas stations, drive thru restaurants, and other land uses which are allowed in the C-C zone but which are considered inappropriate for this site. The primary distinction between the development standards in the specific plan versus those in the C-C zone is a reduction in the setback from 25 ft. to 15 ft. for single-story structures adjacent to Bonita Road. This has been proposed in recognition of the irregular shape of the parcels, coupled with the desire to coordinate access and eventually parking between the two parcels. Also, the City has required an extraordinary 18 ft. dedication on Bonita Road in order to create an exclusive right turn lane onto the 1-805 on-ramp. The specific plan also establishes an overall height limit of 30 ft., whereas the C-C zone has no limit on height. With respect to signs, the C-C zone allows freestanding pole or monument signs up to a maximum of 150 sq. ft. and 50 sq. ft., respectively, primary walI signs up to three (3) sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage, and secondary wall signs up to two (2) sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage. The specific plan would alIow only monument signs up to a maximum of 40 sq. ft., primary wall signs up to one (I) sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. :J--<f City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 5 of building frontage, and secondary wall signs up to 0.5 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage. 7. Comments from Public Works The Public Works Department has reported that the following list of items will be required under the authority of the Chula Vista Municipal Code in conjunction with any building permits issued for the parcels: a. A separate construction permit for work performed in the public right-of- way b. Sewer, traffic signal and development impact fees c. Public improvements include, but are not limited to, the following: a. driveway approaches b. curb, gutter, and sidewalk (5.0') c. pavement widening to 58' half width on Bonita Road d. a street light, 50' west of driveway on Bonita Road e. a 4' raised median along the frontage on Bonita Road d. An improvement plan e. A grading permit f. Underground utilities on site g. Dedication to provide 68' half right-of-way on Bonita Road h. Perhaps additional dedication and improvements on Plaza Bonita Road, to be determined in conjunction with County at time of development. C. CONCLUSION The property is located adjacent to the freeway on a heavily travelled road, yet it has not been developed in the manner as designated by the General Plan even though this designation has been in effect since 1964. Therefore, it would be good planning practice to consider some alternative land uses for the site which would encourage appropriate development. The redesignation of the site for retail commercial use, rezoning to C-C and the adoption of a specific plan to supplement the underlying zoning and specify a custom list of allowable uses and development standards which would address the j.j City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of October 28, 1992 Page 6 constraints and coordination issues, should help foster appropriate development of the property. The applicant has prepared plans for the development of a retail structure on the westerly parcel (please see attached). The plans are in conformance with the development standards of the proposed specific plan, and were approved by the Design Review Committee subject to favorable action by the City on the General Plan amendment, rezoning and specific plan applications. The plans were also presented to and supported by the Sweetwater Community Planning group. A copy of the draft specific plan was forwarded to the owner of the easterly parcel, Mr. Jaime Bonilla, for comment. Mr. Bonilla and his representative, Mr. Mateo Camarillo, were also invited to meet with the city staff and the applicant to discuss the plan in detail. Mr. Camarillo reported that although they had some concerns with the land use limitations and other aspects of the plan, they would not object to anything agreed to between the City and the applicant. (bongate.pc) ;2 - {, Pt.'1.-' ~~.~ / Pa.1. '\?o? -:1PU1FIt.- PL.AN ~PA- 1'/-01, I ~~~ ~AM~D~~N"" :1 . ' ' ,,2-1 - - - - ( p.p~IN7V'f..J PAt.-1fl'- If,./,C-- ~I NORTH ~~v p~oJe~r L.OCrATION . ~wte-TWAT~ ~wl~ PAAK -- ..~ ] LOCATOR ;u.N ~ t-H.Af..J tP~ . ---_.~~.~~ ,---.r- . . . . . . PROJECT LOCA TION "" ." . . . ...... '0. ...~...... . 00 .... .' ..' ..' ..' .' ~ .' ." .. . .. .. .. .. . e. . e.. e. . ........ ....-:-... e.. e... .. . .. ..... .. e.. e.. ..... e.. .-.. ....... .... . . ... .. .. e. . e. . e. .. .. .. e. . e. .. .. . . ... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... ...... .... e. .. .:.::.:.:.:.:. ..:.. ..:.... :.:.:.. .:.:.. ..:.:.:.. ..:.::.:.. ..:.:. :.:.:.::.::.:.:.:.:.. 'f:~~{~~:~:Mf:r?:~ttt:~:~~:~t:~~~~t}~}~ ~:t~{::::... LEGEND 0-3 COMMBRCIAL ~ R.14iJ ~ Throullifan ~ VISitor "I.:: ~;:: 1 Pro/tssioll4l '" Administrariv. PUBUC" OPEN SPACE D Parts '" RtcrratiDn RESlDBNTlAL 107":'1 I.L!...!J lAw D Low-M.iWlm III Hilh tlaIat: 3.6 18-27 GI...AL PLAJf LOCATOR EXHIBIT "A" ~ .. ..,: z "~OJCCT77TLC GPA-92-02 CH~XGE "VISITOR COMMERCIAL" TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL" PLANNING DEPAaTMENT .. ~{ft.. -~- " ~ ..<_S OTY Of 0tU1A VISTA ~rAlv ",MMu.GIA~ ~W~TWAr~ j2..E-v--1 p~ P Af:. K ~ ( ~' ] NORTH [GPA-92-02 ] EXHIBIT -A 1" CHANGE LAND !'O "uTAIL OO~=~ATlON ~_. I i I ~j) -- - -po \S';-. 'f~ ~~ ~ .c9. O.t Ii. ~'!i , ~~,' 131.114' @ ,l ~., ~. 80NI1 A 2.0: -BOAD '30. so' -l -- . 6 fIoIITH EXHIBIT "B" Cue No. PCZ-e3-8 Z.23 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS ZONING MAP WAS APPROVED AS A PART OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON Acreege : Scale: [lete: Orewn By: Checked By: ,. 100' - CIty Clrk Get, c..u= . ZONING MAP - :2 _10 --..-.:.- ..~~_:_-_M - , DRAFT EXHIBIT "c" October 1, 1992 BOl'.'TA GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION A. Background The Bonita Gateway Specific Plan encompasses two vacant parcels totaling 2.23 acres located at the northeasterly quadrant of the intersection of Bonita Road and the Interstate 805 freeway as shown on the attached specific plan map marked Exhibit I. The territory was previously designated "Visitor Commercial" and is a "Gateway" under the City of Chula Vista General Plan. The westerly 0.83 acre parcel was zoned C-V-P (Visitor Commercial subject to a precise plan) and the easterly 1.40 acre parcel was zoned A-8 (Agricultural 8 acres minimum which was being used as a holding zone) until their rezoning to C-C (Central Commercial) concurrently with the adoption of this specific plan. B. PUI:pose of the Specific Plan The purpose of the specific plan is to allow the properties to be developed with retail commercial uses on a limited scale in recognition of the various constraints on the site and in keeping with its prominent location at the gateway to the Bonita Community. The adoption of this specific plan was preceded by an amendment to the Land Use Diagram of the General Plan designating the site "Retail Commercial" and the rezoning of both parcels to C-C (Central Commercial). While the General Plan redesignation of the site and rezoning would probably constitute sound urban planning practice, the relatively small size of the site, its irregular configuration, its limited access and its location on a "gateway" into the Bonita Community suggest that a specific plan for the site is appropriate. The specific plan process is designed to promote higher levels of land use innovation and design flexibility than the City's conventional zoning regulations by tailoring the proposed land uses to the site and establishing height and bulk standards sensitive to its location, size and configuration. 1 :2 - If C. Government Code Authority The specific plan implementation of a general plan is authorized under Title 7 of the California Government Code, Chapter 3, Article 8 and Chapter 19.07 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. n. SPECIFIC PLAN A. Goals and Objectives 1. Goals: The implementation of the Chula Vista General Plan and its several elements, and the promotion of the orderly growth, development and conservation of the Bonita Community are the goals of this specific plan. 2. Objectives: The fonowing embodies the general objectives of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan: a. The establishment of standards and regulations for the development of 2.23 acres of land generally bounded by Bonita Road, Plaza Bonita Road and Interstate 805; b. The encouragement of the development of a coordinated commercial project based upon special standards and regulations; c. The encouragement of higher levels of design freedom and land use planning innovation than those which could be achieved through conventional zoning provisions in recognition of its location as a gateway into the Bonita Community; d. The establishment of administrative procedures for processing development projects, sign programs and special use applications and modifications thereto; e. The establishment of procedures for the amendment of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan. B. General Description of the Specific Plan The Bonita Gateway Specific Plan, prepared in accordance with Section 65450 et. seq. of the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chapter 19.07 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, proposes to guide the development of the property at the northeast quadrant of 2 r:2-fJ Bonita Road and the 1-805 freeway. The plan is based upon special standards and is designed to promote innovative and imaginative project planning. C. Relationship to Municipal Code The following text of the specific plan provides land use, height, setbacks, architectural design, parking, landscaping and sign regulations. Those regulations prevail over express Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 provisions to the contrary. Any matter not addressed by this Specific Plan shall be governed by the provisions of the C-C zone and other applicable City standards and regulations. D. Land Uses 1. Principal Permitted Uses a. Antique and Curio Shops b. Apparel and Accessory Stores c. Architectural Supplies d. Art Galleries e. Art Supplies and Materials f. Book Stores h. Flower Sales (Not flower stands) J. Gift and Souvenir Stores k. Health Food Stores I. Jewelry Stores m. Music Stores n. Pharmacies o. Photography Stores p. Restaurants (except drive-thrus, drive-ins and take out) q. Sporting Goods Stores r. Small Electrical Appliance Sales and Service s. Hotels and Motels t. Travel Agencies u. Furniture Stores v. Any other retail business or service establishment which the Planning Commission finds to be consistent with the purpose of the specific plan and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties w. Interim Agricultural Uses x. Accessory uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. 3 J.-13 2. Prohibited Uses a. Automotive Repair Services b. Gas Stations, Self-serve and Full-serve c. Large Appliance Sales and Service d. Grocery Stores and Markets e. Martial Arts Schools f. Drive-thru, Drive-in and Take Out Restaurants g. Bakeries (except as accessory to a permitted use) h. Health Clubs 1. Car Washes E. Development Standards and Regulations 1. Enclosure Requirements - Exceptions All uses within the specific plan area shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building except for outdoor seating for restaurants which shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet in height. 2. Height Regulations a. Principal Buildings Maximum Height: 30 feet Maximum Number of Stories: Two (2) b. Accessory Buildings Maximum Height: 15 feet Maximum Number of Stories: One (1) c. Architectural Features Maximum 40 foot height for clock towers, spires cupolas and other architectural features 3. Setbacks All buildings and structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks: a. b. c. Interstate 805 Plaza Bonita Rd Bonita Rd 5 feet 25 feet 15 feet for single story structures 25 feet for two story structures 4 ;; - (y Architectural features of the building may project into the above setbacks upon approval by the Design Review Committee provided that said projections do not constitute in the aggregate more than 10% of the building frontage. 4. Parking and Circulation a. Offstreet Parking Requirements 1) Retail Businesses: One (1) parking space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area 2) Restaurants: One (I) parking space per 2.5 seats All parking areas shall be effectively screened in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual. Service areas shall be separated from public entrances and access wherever possible. b. Access and Circulation There shall be not more than one driveway on Bonita Road to serve both properties. The driveway shall be located on the easement located to the east of the common property line between the two parcels. Said driveway shall be used for ingress only and signs prominently posted indicating such. The property owners shall enter into an agreement to allow for reciprocal access and circulation and the maintenance of said areas. The property owners shall execute such agreement prior to construction of the second development within the Specific Plan Area. Said agreement, as well as any existing easements for ingress and egress shall continue in force as long as the two parcels remain under separate ownership. Any division of land shall require agreements and easements to guarantee reciprocal access and circulation between the newly formed parcels. 5. Sign Regulations a. The sign regulations are intended to provide identification of each business and complex rather than to advertise activities and products conducted or sold on the properties. b. A sign program shall be submitted for approval by the Design Review Committee which promotes the continuity between the two parcels. The signage shall be integrated into the building design wherever possible. The signage for each parcel need not be identical to the other, but should take 5 ,) -IJ~ into account the design of any existing or proposed sign program in an effort to be harmonious and compatible. c. Permitted Signs 1) Monument signs: One sign is allowed on each street and shall be used jointly by the two parcels. Not more than two (2) identification panels may be displayed on the sign. The monument sign shall not exceed 8 feet in height and 40 sq. ft. of sign area. Said signs shall maintain a 10 foot setback from all property lines. The sign shall be designed to accommodate identification for both parcels unless use of said sign is waived by one party 0, the other. Evidence of such waiver shall be submitted at the time of request for approval. 2) Wall and/or Marquee Signs: Each business shalJ be allowed one (1) sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage which faces a dedicated street and one (I) sq. ft. of sign area for each two feet of lineal building frontage for signs facing parking areas for 5 or more cars. Said signs shall not exceed 50 % of the background area on which they are applied. 3) Other Signs; Directional, window, canopy and real estate signs shall be as allowed in Chapter 19.60 of the Municipal Code. 4) Prohibited Signs: Rooftop and electronic message board signs. 6. Landscaping AlJ landscaping shall be in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual. 7. Site Plan and Architectural Guidelines The Land Use Element of the Chula Vista General Plan designates this portion of Bonita Road as a scenic route. The Element states, "Additional development along or near this route should reinforce the low density, open space and rural atmosphere. New building construction should reflect the scale and massing character of the area and include landscaping themes that reflect plant materials and forms that have been established in the area." 6 c1 -/6 a. Site Plan 1) The site plan design of the individual projects shall incorporate shared or combined parking and pedestrian entrances through the phasing of each development. Common access between parcels for pedestrians and vehicular circulation shall be established. 2) Streetscape furniture and utility items, such as hydrants and transformers, shall be located so as to avoid visual and traffic conflicts with vehicular and pedestrian movement. Where possible, such items shall be placed in vaults or screened from view. 3) On-site outdoor lighting standards shall be designed to minimize direct lighting and glare on adjacent residential and open space areas. b. Architectural Guidelines I) The first development within the specific plan area will influence the architectural character for the other parcel. However, the two developments need not be, nor are they encouraged to be identical in architecture or theme. The two developments shall be harmonious with each other, as well as existing development adjacent to the site, through the scale and massing of the buildings, use of compatible colors, materials, and landscape elements. 2) All buildings facades and rooflines of each individual building within the specific plan area, shall be equally addressed by employing an architectural treatment/design which will consistently utilize design features, colors and materials on all building elevations so as to achieve a unified appearance and high quality architectural image from the public right-of-way and on-site parking areas. 3) Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from all directions. Said screening shall be architecturally compatible with the building and shall be included with the project plans submitted for approval by the Design Review Committee. 8. Water Conservation Development shall comply with a city-approved water use offset policy in which one or more of the following offsite measures may be required: 7 .;2 - I/} Compliance with a regional water use offset program, to be administered by the San Diego County Water Authority; Compliance with a locally administered water use offset program (such program may be administered by the City, water district, or combination of both); Implementation of specific water use offset measures for this project, if neither a regional or locally-administered water use offset program is in place prior to issuance of building permits for any portion of this project. In the event that a City-approved water offset policy is not in effect at the time building permits are issued, the requirements of this plan shall be met through implementation of specific water offset measures for this project, with the level of offsets and specific measures to be approved by the City. III. PROCEDURES A. Proiect Approval and Modifications I. Project Approval and Modifications An applicant shall submit an application for project approval to the Design Review Committee in the manner as currently prescribed in the Municipal Code for Design Review Committee consideration. The Design Review Committee may approve, conditionally approve or deny the proposed project. The Committee shall base its decision on whether the project meets the goals, objectives and provisions of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan, the Chula Vista Design Manual and Landscape Manual as well as other applicable provisions of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. 2. Appeal The decision of the Design Review Committee shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner prescribed in Chapter 19.14 of the Municipal Code. 8 ;l.tS' 3. Minor Modifications Minor modifications to approved project plans are subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. A minor modification is defined as a change which does not affect the nature, character or design of the project. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Design Review Committee in the same manner as set forth above in paragraph 2. B. Specific Plan Amendments If modification of the Specific Plan is desired, application for amendment shall be filed and processed in accordance with Government Code Section 65453. (bonigkW) 9 ,;2-11 \S';. ~)-. ~~ ~;.. 0<9- Od' '1-"- ~. ESM "- 100.6' "- 1.11.901' l.:Jo.90' BONI1 ~JjOAD j - ( EXHIBIT "I" o o - SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AREA ~ {f.t.. -.- ...--;~...,;;: ~- - ~ PROJECT TITLE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 01Y Of CHUlA VISTA ,J2 ;) ci >~ =:~ <~ ~~ :Ez ~~ ~~ I" .111 Hi I i ii Ii! I I - .n! . i I i! ! I I ~ ".- ; Hi~~i:~ ,i /1 '; , ~ " ~ . ,I i . ~ , ! ',. I' .5' ",_ lid, 'i: .;~H ,I :' ... I!I I: IIIH; .. It: I': -,= :!: Pt.;; " f: :"; li- If! ;i::P ~ ;!I_ .1, ii' Ii' ,il!,; ,i I_I I', :11 '" ""I, , . i.' "I ,-,! "i .:I:!' 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C:.Ii ~1 ~ ~I , J I / i 1 ~ ! ! d<-.;lV { r I I i, ~ J . -, ~ ". ~ ~~ ~.l i -~~i) ~~}tj ~ ~V""\ I\. - -' ? { ,'" , ,",:; ) \ (' ~ ) l. ) i ~ .... , j , I . i ! ~ I ~ D ED D tn ~ ~ ~ ...J W . ~ .. ~ z . :; :J w a: c.. ~ !Ei ~I 8 ~I J.;)J'- RESOLUTION NO. GPA-93-02/PCZ-93-B/PCM-93-03 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN, ADOPT A SPECIFIC PLAN, AND REZONE 2.23 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF INTERSTATE 805 AND BONITA ROAD FROM C-V-P AND A-8 TO C-C. WHEREAS, duly verified applications for a General Plan amendment, Specific Plan adoption and rezoning were filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on July 15, 1992 by Robinson Pacific, Inc., and WHEREAS, said applications requested that 2.23 acres located at the northeast quadrant of Interstate 805 and Bonita Road ("the Property") be designated Retail Commercial on the General Plan, rezoned from C-V-P (Visitor Commercial with Precise Plan) and A-8 (Agricultural, minimum 8 acres) to C-C (Central Commercial) and, further, that the rezoning be accompanied by the adoption of a specific plan known as the "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan, " (collectively, the "Project"), and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said General Plan amendment, Specific Plan adoption and rezoning application and notice of said 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 within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Property at least ten days prior to the hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65358, 65090 and 65091 (a) 1 and 2 and Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.12.070; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00 p.m. October 28, 1992 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, the General Plan has not been amended more than three (3) times this calendar year; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commission finds that the project would have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-92-35. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission recommends that the City Council enact an ordinance and resolution as attached hereto to amend the General Plan, adopt a specific plan and rezone for pcz93br.pc :2 -:U 2.23 acres located at the northeast quadrant of Interstate 805 and Bonita Road, based on the findings contained therein and in accordance with the exhibits attached thereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the owners of the property and the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 28th day of October 1992 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: Susan Fuller, Chairperson ATTEST: Nancy Ripley, Secretary pcz93br.pc ;(-;l1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN KNOWN AS BONITA GATEWAY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF 2.23 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF BONITA ROAD AND I-80S WHEREAS, Robinson Pacific, Inc. filed duly verified applications for a General Plan Amendment and adoption of a Specific Plan (the "Project") were filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on July 15, 1992; and WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendment application requested that 2.23 acres located at the northeast quadrant of Bonita Road and I-80S (the "Property") be redesignated from "Visitor Commercial" to "Retail Commercial"; and WHEREAS, said Specific Plan application requested that a Specific Plan known as "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan" attached hereto marked Exhibit "C", be adopted governing the development of the Property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 28, 1992 and voted _ to _ recommend that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment and adopt the "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan" for the Property; and WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said application and notice of said 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 within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least ten days prior to the hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65358, 65090 and 65091 (a) (1) and (2) and Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.06.010, 19.07.010, and 19.12.070; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study (Case No. IS-92-35), was prepared for the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator recommends the adoption of a Negative Declaration for the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the General Plan has not been amended more than three (3) times this calendar year and the City Council intends the General Plan Amendment approved this action to be heard, considered, consolidated and treated as one General Plan Amendment along with the Rancho del Rey General Plan Amendment for the Business Center; and pcm9303.cc 2 -.J! WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m. November 10, 1992 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said hearing was thereafter closed. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT from the facts presented to the City Council, the Council finds that this project would have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-92-35. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council approves the amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan designating the Property "Retail Commercial". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT from the facts presented to the City Council, the Council determines that the "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan" is consistent with the General Plan of Chula Vista as currently amended by this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt the "Bonita Gateway Specific Plan". Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter Director of Planning Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney pcm9303.cc pcm9303.cc ~-~y . ~rAlv ~MM~IA~ ~W~TWAT~ ~cYIP~ PAf'K ( ~' ] NORTH ( GPA-92-02 ) EXHIBIT · A 1 " CHANGE LAND !O "uTAIL OO~~!,AnON "-~~~~_. -- ... ::--"--- I I I '. ./ :-3() DRAFT EXHIBIT "c" October 1, 1992 BONITA GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION A. Back!!round The Bonita Gateway Specific Plan encompasses two vacant parcels totaling 2.23 acres located at the northeasterly quadrant of the intersection of Bonita Road and the Interstate 805 freeway as shown on the attached specific plan map marked Exhibit I. The territory was previously designated "Visitor Commercial" and is a "Gateway" under the City of Chula Vista General Plan. The westerly 0.83 acre parcel was zoned C-V-P (Visitor Commercial subject to a precise plan) and the easterly lAD acre parcel was zoned A-8 (Agricultural 8 acres minimum which was being used as a holding zone) until their rezoning to C-C (Central Commercial) concurrently with the adoption of this specific plan. B. PUqJose of the SDeci fic Plan The purpose of the specific plan is to allow the properties to be developed with retail commercial uses on a limited scale in recognition of the various constraints on the site and in keeping with its prominent location at the gateway to the Bonita Community. The adoption of this specific plan was preceded by an amendment to the Land Use Diagram of the General Plan designating the site "Retail Commercial" and the rezoning of both parcels to C-C (Central Commercial). While the General Plan redesignation of the site and rezoning would probably constitute sound urban planning practice, the relatively small size of the site, its irregular configuration, its limited access and its location on a "gateway" into the Bonita Community suggest that a specific plan for the site is appropriate. The specific plan process is designed to promote higher levels of land use innovation and design flexibility than the City's conventional zoning regulations by tailoring the proposed land uses to the site and establishing height and bulk standards sensitive to its location, size and configuration. 1 .:? - 31 C. Government Code Authority The specific plan implementation of a general plan is authorized under Title 7 of the California Government Code, Chapter 3, Article 8 and Chapter 19.07 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. II. SPECIFIC PLAN A. Goals and Objectives 1. Goals: The implementation of the Chula Vista General Plan and its several elements, and the promotion of the orderly growth, development and conservation of the Bonita Community are the goals of this specific plan. 2. Objectives: The following embodies the general objectives of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan: a. The establishment of standards and regulations for the development of 2.23 acres of land generally bounded by Bonita Road, Plaza Bonita Road and Interstate 805; b. The encouragement of the development of a coordinated commercial project based upon special standards and regulations; c. The encouragement of higher levels of design freedom and land use planning innovation than those which could be achieved through conventional zoning provisions in recognition of its location as a gateway into the Bonita Community; d. The establishment of administrative procedures for processing development projects, sign programs and special use applications and modifications thereto; e. The establishment of procedures for the amendment of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan. B. General Description of the Specific Plan The Bonita Gateway Specific Plan, prepared in accordance with Section 65450 et. seq. of the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chapter 19.07 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, proposes to guide the development of the property at the northeast quadrant of 2 ,,{ - 3d- Bonita Road and the 1-805 freeway. The plan is based upon special standards and is designed to promote innovative and imaginative project planning. C. Relationship to Municipal Code The following text of the specific plan provides land use, height, setbacks, architectural design, parking, landscaping and sign regulations. Those regulations prevail over express Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 provisions to the contrary. Any matter not addressed by this Specific Plan shall be governed by the provisions of the C-C zone and other applicable City standards and regulations. D. Land Uses 1. Principal Permitted Uses a. Antique and Curio Shops b. Apparel and Accessory Stores c. Architectural Supplies d. Art Galleries e. Art Supplies and Materials f. Book Stores h. Flower Sales (Not flower stands) J. Gift and Souvenir Stores k. Health Food Stores I. Jewelry Stores m. Music Stores n. Pharmacies o. Photography Stores p. Restaurants (except drive-thrus, drive-ins and take out) q. Sporting Goods Stores r. Small Electrical Appliance Sales and Service s. Hotels and Motels t. Travel Agencies u. Furniture Stores v. Any other retail business or service establishment which the Planning Commission finds to be consistent with the purpose of the specific plan and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties w. Interim Agricultural Uses x. Accessory uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. 3 ~.:? - 33 2. Prohibited Uses a. Automotive Repair Services b. Gas Stations, Self-serve and Full-serve c. Large Appliance Sales and Service d. Grocery Stores and Markets e. Martial Arts Schools f. Drive-thru, Drive-in and Take Out Restaurants g. Bakeries (except as accessory to a permitted use) h. Health Clubs 1. Car Washes E. Development Standards and Regulations 1. Enclosure Requirements - Exceptions All uses within the specific plan area shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building except for outdoor seating for restaurants which shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet in height. 2. Height Regulations a. Principal Buildings Maximum Height: 30 feet Maximum Number of Stories: Two (2) b. Accessory Buildings Maximum Height: 15 feet Maximum Number of Stories: One (I) c. Architectural Features Maximum 40 foot height for clock towers, spires cupolas and other architectural features 3. Setbacks All buildings and structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks: a. b. c. Interstate 805 Plaza Bonita Rd Bonita Rd 5 feet 25 feet 15 feet for single story structures 25 feet for two story structures 4 .1-3<1 Architectural features of the building may project into the above setbacks upon approval by the Design Review Committee provided that said projections do not constitute in the aggregate more than 10% of the building frontage. 4. Parking and Circulation a. Offstreet Parking Requirements 1) Retail Businesses: One (1) parking space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area 2) Restaurants: One (1) parking space per 2.5 seats All parking areas shall be effectively screened in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual. Service areas shall be separated from public entrances and access wherever possible. b. Access and Circulation There shall be not more than one driveway on Bonita Road to serve both properties. The driveway shall be located on the easement located to the east of the common property line between the two parcels. Said driveway shall be used for ingress only and signs prominently posted indicating such. The property owners shall enter into an agreement to allow for reciprocal access and circulation and the maintenance of said areas. The property owners shall execute such agreement prior to construction of the second development within the Specific Plan Area. Said agreement, as well as any existing easements for ingress and egress shall continue in force as long as the two parcels remain under separate ownership. Any division of land shall require agreements and easements to guarantee reciprocal access and circulation between the newly formed parcels. 5. Sign Regulations a. The sign regulations are intended to provide identification of each business and complex rather than to advertise activities and products conducted or sold on the properties. b. A sign program shall be submitted for approval by the Design Review Committee which promotes the continuity between the two parcels. The signage shall be integrated into the building design wherever possible. The signage for each parcel need not be identical to the other, but should take 5 c:( - 3I into account the design of any existing or proposed sign program in an effort to be harmonious and compatible. c. Permitted Signs 1) Monument signs: One sign is allowed on each street and shall be used jointly' by the two parcels. Not more than two (2) identification panels may be displayed on the sign. The monument sign shall not exceed 8 feet in height and 40 sq. ft. of sign area. Said signs shall maintain a 10 foot setback from all property lines. The sign shall be designed to accommodate identification for both parcels unless use of said sign is waived by one party or the other. Evidence of such waiver shall be submitted at the time of request for approval. 2) Wall and/or Marquee Signs: Each business shall be allowed one (1) sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage which faces a dedicated street and one (1) sq. ft. of sign area for each two feet of lineal building frontage for signs facing parking areas for 5 or more cars. Said signs shall not exceed 50% of the background area on which they are applied. 3) Other Signs: Directional, window, canopy and real estate signs shall be as allowed in Chapter 19.60 of the Municipal Code. 4) Prohibited Signs: Rooftop and electronic message board signs. 6. Landscaping All landscaping shall be in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual. 7. Site Plan and Architectural Guidelines The Land Use Element of the Chula Vista General Plan designates this portion of Bonita Road as a scenic route. The Element states, "Additional development along or near this route should reinforce the low density, open space and rural atmosphere. New building construction should reflect the scale and massing character of the area and include landscaping themes that reflect plant materials and forms that have been established in the area. " 6 .;} -.3t a. Site Plan 1) The site plan design of the individual projects shall incorporate shared or combined parking and pedestrian entrances through the phasing of each development. Common access between parcels for pedestrians and vehicular circulation shall be established. 2) Streetscape furniture and utility items, such as hydrants and transformers, shall be located so as to avoid visual and traffic conflicts with vehicular and pedestrian movement. Where possible, such items shall be placed in vaults or screened from view. 3) On-site outdoor lighting standards shall be designed to minimize direct lighting and glare on adjacent residential and open space areas. b. Architectural Guidelines 1) The first development within the specific plan area will influence the architectural character for the other parcel. However, the two developments need not be, nor are they encouraged to be identical in architecture or theme. The two developments shall be harmonious with each other, as well as existing development adjacent to the site, through the scale and massing of the buildings, use of compatible colors, materials, and landscape elements. 2) All buildings facades and rooflines of each individual building within the specific plan area, shall be equally addressed by employing an architectural treatment/design which will consistently utilize design features, colors and materials on all building elevations so as to achieve a unified appearance and high quality architectural image from the public right-of-way and on-site parking areas. 3) Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from all directions. Said screening shall be architecturally compatible with the building and shall be included with the project plans submitted for approval by the Design Review Committee. 8. Water Conservation Development shall comply with a city-approved water use offset policy in which one or more of the following offsite measures may be required: 7 2-31 Compliance with a regional water use offset program, to be administered by the San Diego County Water Authority; Compliance with a locally administered water use offset program (such program may be administered by the City, water district, or combination of both); Implementation of specific water use offset measures for this project, if neither a regional or locally-administered water use offset program is in place prior to issuance of building permits for any portion of this project. In the event that a City-approved water offset policy is not in effect at the time building permits are issued, the requirements of this plan shall be met through implementation of specific water offset measures for this project, with the level of offsets and specific measures to be approved by the City. III. PROCEDURES A. Project Approval and Modifications 1. Project Approval and Modifications An applicant shall submit an application for project approval to the Design Review Committee in the manner as currently prescribed in the Municipal Code for Design Review Committee consideration. The Design Review Committee may approve, conditionally approve or deny the proposed project. The Committee shall base its decision on whether the project meets the goals, objectives and provisions of the Bonita Gateway Specific Plan, the Chula Vista Design Manual and Landscape Manual as well as other applicable provisions of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. 2. Appeal The decision of the Design Review Committee shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner prescribed in Chapter 19.14 of the Municipal Code. 8 .}-3f 3. Minor Modifications Minor modifications to approved project plans are subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. A minor modification is defined as a change which does not affect the nature, character or design of the project. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Design Review Committee in the same manner as set forth above in paragraph 2. B. SDecific Plan Amendments If modification of the Specific Plan is desired, application for amendment shall be filed and processed in accordance with Government Code Section 65453. (bonigtew) 9 ,}- 3 '1 ~ \SIr ~J'-. ~~ ~~ -(9, O\S' '30.90' eONI1ltBOAD -\ - ( EXHIBIT "I" PROJECT TITLE ~ ~ ft.. -.- ''t'~~ c'J -1ft! CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA 1:> o - SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AREA PLANNING DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.1S.01O OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING 2.23 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 1-805 AND BONITA ROAD TO C-C WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a rezoning was filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on July 15, 1992 by Robinson Pacific, Inc., and WHEREAS, said application requested that the 2.23 acres located at the northeast quadrant ofI-805 and Bonita Road (the Property) be rezoned from C-V-P (Visitor Commercial with Precise Plan) and A-S (Agricultural, minimum S acres) to C-C (Central Commercial), and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 2S, 1992 and voted _ to _ recommend that the City Council enact an ordinance to rezone said Property to C-C (Central Commercial); and WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said rezoning application and notice of said 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 within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least ten days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m. November 10, 1992 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that there would be no significant environmental impacts and recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on 1S-92-35. NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, determine, and ordain as follows: SECTION I: Environmental. The City Council finds that the project would have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-92-35. SECTION II: Findings. pcz93bor .cc c:1-tj/ The City Council finds that the rezoning is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan as amended concurrently with this action and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice support the rezoning to C-C. SECTION III: Rezoning. Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (being the zoning map) is hereby amended to rezone the Property to C-C "Central Commercial" as shown on the Exhibit attached hereto. Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter Director of Planning Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney pcz93bor .cc ,2 -if 1- @ \S')- ~J-. ~~ ~; .(9, 06' 130.90' I;. .." ~. 80Nlr A R 2.0: --OAD j -- . o ttoRTH . EXHIBIT ~'B" Caee NO.~7-e3-B Acreage: 2. 2. 3 Seel e: ,. 1.22:.... O8te: Drawn By: c..I.F. Checked By: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS ZONING HAP WAS APPROVED AS A PART OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON City Clrk DItta ZONING MAP - ~-tf3 -