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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Rpts./1995/11/29 (3) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT Item 2 Meeting Date 11/29/95 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: DRC-95-44; Appeal of a Design Review Committee decision denying a request for a modification to a Precise Plan to allow increased height for an existing pole sign located at 4450 Otay Valley Road - Holiday Inn Express This is an appeal from a portion of a decision of the Design Review Committee. The applicant is proposing to amend the existing precise plan standards governing this property (see PCM-78- 19, attached) to allow an increase in height for the existing pole sign, from 50 ft. to 75 ft. The original request also included a proposal to increase the height of an existing monument sign from 7'6" to 14'6". On October 23, 1995, the Design Review Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the requested height increase for the monument sign, but to deny the requested height increase for the pole sign. The Environmental Review Coordinator has conducted an Initial Study, IS-96-02, of possible environmental impacts associated with the project. Based on the attached Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that there would be no significant environmental effects and, therefore, recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on IS-96-02. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt attached Resolution DRC-95- 44 affirming the decision of the Design Review Committee, thereby denying the appeal. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Review Committee voted 5-0 to deny the request. On October 23, 1995, the Design DISCUSSION: Site Characteristics The Holiday Inn Express motel is located at the southwest quadrant of 1-805 and Otay Valley Road. The existing business identification consists of wall mounted signs on the north and east sides of the building, a 7'6" high monument sign along Otay Valley Road, and a 50 ft. high freeway oriented sign located along the east property I ine. The motel is bounded on the south by a condominium complex, to the west by a service station, 1-805 to the east, and condominium units across Otay Valley Road to the north. Page 2, Item 2 Meeting Date 11/29/95 Zoning and Land Use North - South - East - West - R-3-P-12 R-3-G N/A C-N-P Condominiums Apartment Complex 1-805 Freeway Commercial Center Back2:round In 1990, the Design Review Committee considered and approved an amendment to the motel's sign program which included a request to increase the freeway oriented sign from 35 ft. to 50 ft. and allow the relocation of the existing monument sign to within the public right-of-way. The approval for additional height was based on visibility constraints created by the freeway landscaping (trees) and the applicant's inability to obtain permission from CalTrans to top the trees. Staff had not favored the increase in height primarily because the landscaping would eventually catch up with the requested height (see attached November 12, 1990 DRC report and minutes) . ANALYSIS: The Chula Vista Municipal Code and the original Precise Plan for this property limit the height of the pole sign to 35 ft.; as noted above, however, in 1990 the Design Review Committee (DRC) approved a 15 ft. increase in height to 50 ft. The DRC concurred with the applicant's assessment of the present constraints. Eucalyptus trees within the CaITrans right-of-way have grown over and around the existing pole sign, obscuring the view of the sign from motorists travelling on the 1-805 Freeway. The DRC did not agree, however, that the increase in height will provide an effective long-term solution to the problem of visibility. The previous height increase was granted, but, as evidenced by the current request, is not a permanent solution. Since the surrounding eucalyptus trees are easily capable of growing to 100' ft. it is not unreasonable to assume that in five or so years from now the property owners will once again be in need of relief. The sign code also does not recognize that any site is inherently entitled to freeway visibility. When it can be accommodated, as before, some deviation from the Code has been viewed by the DRC as reasonable. However, at 75 ft. or more, which is more than double the normal height limit, the freeway-oriented sign becomes increasingly more disproportionate and obtrusive. Additionally, identification of available lodging in the area is provided by CalTrans signs along the freeway both northbound and southbound. This property location is also designated in the City's General Plan as a Gateway to the City. Although this designation does not carry any specific design criteria for signage, it suggests to staff that exceptions to the major development standards at Gateways should be reserved for Page 3, Item 2 Meeting Date 11/29/95 elements which improve the image of or promote the City as a whole, rather than one property. While Committee members were sympathetic to the applicant's desire for freeway exposure, members felt that the 75' height was excessive from a design standpoint and, as evidenced by the previous increase, did not provide a permanent solution to the need for exposure. Public Input In response to the Initial Study, staff received petitions bearing 10 signatures of neighboring residents opposing the request (see attached). Concerns expressed on the petition include ambient light levels and visual impacts posed by the sign. These residents were sent notices of the Design Review Committee hearing along with copies of the sign plans. There was not, however, any negative public input at the hearing. Conclusion For the reasons discussed, staff recommends denial of the appeal based on the findings in the attached Resolution DRC-95-44. Attachments 1. Planning Commission Resolution 2. Locator 3. Precise Plan PCM-78-19 4. Design Review Committee Minutes, October 23, 1995 5. Design Review Committee Consideration, 1990 6. Petitions 7. Initial Study 8. Disclosure Statement m: Ihome Iplanninglpattyldrc9544a.rep ATTACHMENT 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. DRC-95-44 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING AN APPEAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE DECISION , AND THEREBY DENYING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING POLE SIGN LOCATED AT 4450 OTAY VALLEY ROAD, WITHIN THE C-V-P VISITOR COMMERCIAL/PRECISE PLAN ZONE WHEREAS, a duly verified Design Review application was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning Department on May 22, 1995 by Holiday Inn Express; and, WHEREAS, said application requested approval for the amendment of Precise Plan PCM-78-19 in order to allow increased height for an existing monument sign from 7.5 ft. to 14.5 ft and an existing pole sign from 50 ft. to 75 ft. at 4450 Otay Valley Road within the CVP Visitor Commercial/Precise Plan zone; and, WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has conducted an Initial Study, IS- 96-02, of possible environmental impacts associated with the project and has concluded that there would be no significant environmental effects; and, WHEREAS, the Design Review Coordinator set the time and place for a hearing on said application and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its mailing to property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least 21 days prior to the hearing; and, WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely October 23, 1995 at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Design Review Committee; and, WHEREAS after hearing public testimony and considering the project, the Design Review Committee voted 5-0 to approve the height increase for the monument sign but deny the height increase for the pole sign; and, WHEREAS, on October 30, 1995 the applicant filed an appeal from the Design Review Committee decision with the Planning Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said appeal 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 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and, WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely November 29, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission, and said hearing was thereafter closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES hereby find, determine, resolve, and order as follows: I. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed pole sign height increase is not consistent with other signage allowed in the vicinity or the zone and is disproportionate with respect to size and scale. It does not meet the principles of the Precise Plan modifying district in that it far exceeds established standards and represents only a short term solution. Precise Plan Findings A. That such plan will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The height increase for the pole sign is not consistent with other signage allowed in the vicinity or the zone and is considered disproportionate with respect to size and scale. Objections to the request have been received from surrounding residents. B. That such plan satisfies the principles for the application of the P modifying district as set forth in Section 19.56.041. The proposed pole sign height increase is not considered to meet the principles of the Precise Plan modifying district in that it far exceeds the established standard and is considered only a short term solution. C. That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P precise plan modifying district. The approval of the pole sign height increase is not considered necessary or consistent to meet the purpose of the precise plan modifying district. D. That approval ofthis plan will confonn to the general plan and the adopted policies of the city. The General Plan designates the project area as a City Gateway which should be limited to elements which improve the image or promote the City as a whole rather than one property. II. That a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the applicant. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 29th day of November by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: William C. Tuchscher II, Chair Nancy Ripley, Secretary m: \home \p Ianni ng \patty\drc9544a.res ATTACHMENT 2 LOCATOR i.LLl.-Ll-.l 'I PROJECT LOCATION ~ ?> ~ ~ I 1 I ,---- I - ..- -.....-O-~ I r.'" ...J I I , . , , ; -- - -- OF > SAN '. . -1 1 .' ./ . T CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT J LOCATOR PROJecr Holiday Inn C) Arl'UCANT: PROJecr 4450 Otay Valley Rd. Request: To increase height of existing free ADDRESS: ; standing sign from 50 ft. to 75 ft. and ~, flU NUMBER: monument sign from 7.5 ft. to '4.6 ft. ! NORTH 400' ATTACHMENT 3 PRECISE PLAN PCM-78-19 ---.-"'" ---. -117 RESOLUTI Oi~ NO. PCf1-78- 19 RESOLUTIorl OF THE CITY PLANNIrlG COf1MISSIOil RECO:.;t'1E11DHlG TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLMI FOR A '.;OTEL AND RESTAURANT AT SOUTH\-IEST QUADRANT OF 1-805 A::D OTAY VALLEY ROAD IN C-V-P ZONE - 5 FLAGS LlIUTED \iHERFAS, a precise plan was submitted by Carl Salatino for the construction of a 105 unit motel and one manager's apartment unit, a restaurant with a seating capacity for 155 persons and 191 parking spaces on a 2.8 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of I-80S and Otay Valley Road in the C-V-P zone, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, at a duly advertised public hearing held at 7:00 p.m., l'lay 10,1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Ave-ue, considered the precise plan as submitted, and WHEREAS, t!1c Environmental Impact Report, EIR-78-7, covering the project was certified by the Planning Commission on May 10, 1977. NOW, THEREFORE 8E IT RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission finds as follows: a. That such plan will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity; The architectural treatment and materials used on the proposed structures are similar to those used on the adjacent residential structures and are therefore compatible with those buildings. The closest residential structures to the motel are approximately 140 feet away. The grading of the two commercial properties on Otay Valley Road will be similar. The proposed circulation plan will not affect the development of the adjacent property. b. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the P ~~difying District as set forth in Section 19.56.041; The architectural theme established in the area has been carried onto the proposed develop~ent. I ..! ? rJ PU:-78- , 0 Cont'd Page 2 c. That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P Precise Plan Modifying District; Under the ordinance only 1 freestanding sign would be allowed and the applicant is proposing two. The monument sign on Otay Valley Road will provide adequate identification from the street and since the proposed uses are tourist oriented, the freeway oriented sign will enable trave-lers using the freeway to locate the proposed uses sufficiently in advance to permit safe exiting from the freeway. d. That approval of this plan will conform to the general plan and the adopted policies of the city. The proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan designation of visitor co~ercial for this area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the precise plan for the construction of a 105 unit motel and one manager's apartment unit, a restauI.nt with a seating capacity for 155 persons and 191 parking spaces on a 2.8 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of 1-805 and Otay Valley Road in the C-V-P zone, subject to the following conditions: 1. The freestanding pole sign shall be limited to 35 feet in height. 2. The periphery parking shall be interspersed with planters at intervals of approximately 10 parking spaces. 3. Compact parking spaces shall be limited to lO~ of the total number of required spaces. 4. The total number of motel units and/or the seating capacity of the conference room and restaurant shall be predicated on the number of parking spaces provided unless adjacent parking is leased. 5. Grading and drainage plans. and improvement plans for Otay Valley Road, shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall bo subject to approval by the Director of Public Works. CI/30 - - ----.. , pc:-:-i&-d Cant a Page 3 6. The developer shall be responsible for the installation of full ultimate street improvements in the southerly half of Otay Valley Road adjacent to the subject property. Improvements shall include but not be limited to pavew~nt, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage facilities, and street lights. These improvements shall be coordinated with the facilities now being constructed by the County of San Diego and those to be constructed by the Plaza Valle Verde developers. The developer may be required to participate or guarantee participation in the construction of a traffic control signal at Dtay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue. 7. The method of sewering the project shall be subject to approval of the Director of Public Works. 8. All areas not used for building construction, parking, or walk areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the City Landscape r~nual. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted and approved concurrent or prior to the issuance of a building permit. 9. The developer shall obtain any required permits or approvals from CAl TRAilS pri or to commencement of any work proposed wi thin the 1-805 freeway right-of-way. 10. The developer shall underground overhead utilities along Otay Valley Road and within the proposed project. 11. The right of way area extending from the westerly property line for a distance of approximately 410 ft parallel to Otay Valley Road in front of the motel and restaurant shall be included in the landscaping plan. 12. At the time of development of the adjacent parcel of land, the parking stalls and plan located south of the entrance drive extending in from Otay Valley Road shall be removed to provide joint access between this development and future developMent plans to the south and west. S.id access shall remain open at all times allowing for free flow of traffic between both area. Owners of both properties are to draw up a joint access, liability and maintenance agreement to 2ccc-~lis~ this ccr:iti~n. q :; I) PC,'-7 8- 1 ' ;ont'd Page 4 13. All signs except for the requested freestanding free>lay sign shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. All free- standing signs oriented to Otay Valley Road shall be of a ~onument type. PASSED A:1O APPROVED by the City Planning COlMlission of Chula Vista, Calif. this 10th day of May, 1978 by the following vote, to-wit: AVES: Commissioners Renneisen, O'Neill, Chandler, Pressutti, R. Johnson, G. Johnson and Smith ~OES: None ABSEnT: None iZ/ ~ /tQ,L/--.-" J r . J2i-",Vh .~~~ Cha1rman ATTEST: . ..." A" Secretary - q/3D ....._..:.-.- -~.. $,-.::0- ....~~,~.....-. "~~'-"""; ~..._"-.,~....,.",,.- ~ --- ATTACHMENT 4 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES EXCERPT FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday. October 23. 1995 4:30 p.m. Conference Rooms 2 and 3 A. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Spethman, Vice Chair Rodriguez, Members Way, Duncanson, and Kelly STAFF PRESENT: Principal Planner Steve Griffin Special Planning Projects Manager Jerry Jamriska Senior Planner Rick Rosaler Assistant Planner Ann Pedder-Pease Assistant Planner Patty Nevins B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chair Spethman made an opening statement explaining the design review process and the committee's responsibilities. He asked that all speakers sign in and identify themselves verbally for the tape when speaking. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Spethman/Kelly) (5-0) to approve minutes for June 26, 1995 and July 24, 1995. MSUC (Spethman/Rodriguez) (4-0) to approve minutes for August 28,1995 and September 11, 1995. D. PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS 2. DRC-95-44 Holiday Inn Express 4450 Otay Vallev Road Modification to Freestanding Signs Applicant Presentation Ms. Cheryl Cox representing Holiday Inn Express presented the project, which consists of a request for an increase in height for the existing pole sign, from 50 ft. to 75 ft., and an increase in the height of the existing monument sign from 7'6" to 14' 6". She presented the Committee with several photos depicting the pole sign as viewed from the freeway and indicated that when traveling south down 1-805 the sign is not visible until you have already passed the exit ramp. She stated that the hotel was unfortunately built in a gully and therefore made the sign, even at 50 ft., not visible traveling in either direction on the freeway due to the eucalyptus trees. Holiday Inn Express has contacted Cal Trans to see if they would be willing to trim the trees or if they would allow the applicant to trim the trees, and they said absolutely not. Cheryl Cox also presented to the Committee photos showing that a flag test was conducted to see if the sign height of 75 ft. would be visible, and stated it was very visible. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -2- OCTOBER 23. 1995 Ms. Cox asked the Committee for their favorable consideration of the monument sign. She pointed out the gas station sign immediately to the west of the Holiday Inn Express monument sign and stated that their sign was much higher, noting that the request to increase the monument sign height was consistent with the height of the service station monument sign and would provide better visibility. Ms. Cox went back to express her concerns about the height of the pole sign and felt that freeway visibility makes a difference in the hotel economy as well as the City's. She indicated they are hoping to capture the traffic of the people who are interested in going down to Mexico, and handed out a chart which showed the revenues generated by the hotel for the City. In summation, Ms. Cox asked for approval on the monument sign which doesn't seem to be too controversial, and asked the Committee to consider the position that this particular property owner is in. The existing 50 ft. pole sign is being asked to be increased to 75 ft. in order to increase visibility of his hotel since his hotel happens to be located next to a freeway off-ramp where it can't be visible until you have already passed the exit ramp. Staff Presentation Assistant Planner Patty Nevins stated that the application involves two requests requlflng the Committees approval. Both are sign height increases. She indicated that normally monument signs are limited to 8 ft. high, and the applicants are asking 14' 6". The pole sign is normally limited to 35 ft in height, but the applicant received previously approval to increase the height to 50 ft. and are now asking for an additional increase to 75 ft. Ms. Nevins stated that staff has recommended approval of the monument sign realizing that the existing sign is largely obscured by the westerly adjacent service station monument sign, and that the proposed increase in height would allow the sign to be more visible to east bound motorists on Otay Valley road and would be consistent with the scale of the service station monument sign. Ms. Nevins indicated that the pole sign was previously approved by the Design Review Committee on November 12, 1990, to increase the sign height from 35 ft. to 50 ft. She stated at that time staff did not favor the increase in height primarily because the landscaping would eventually catch up with the requested height and obscure the sign. Ms. Nevins noted that staff concurs with the applicant's assessment of the present constraints; eucalyptus trees within the CalTrans right-of-way have grown over and around the existing pole sign, obscuring the view of the sign from motorist travelling north on the I-80S freeway. However, Ms. Nevins indicated that staff does not agree that the increase in height will provide an effective long-term solution to the problem of visibility. Public Comments Steve Palma, President of the Otay Committee and a resident of the Otay area, asked to address the Committee on this issue. His comments related back to Cheryl Cox's statements on the visibility of the pole sign from the freeway. He stated that the issue of what might happen in 5-10 years is not the issue, his concern is the present. Mr. Palma indicated that he is very concerned about the business the hotel is now losing and will lose because of the sign not being visible to the freeway travellers. He felt that what miQ.ht happen with the trees in 5-10 years should not prevent the sign gomg up. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -3- OCTOBER 23. 1995 Mr. Davis, affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, concurred with the applicant's statements about the sign not being visible from the freeway until you have already passed exit ramp. He said he also spoke to CalTrans and confirms they will not trim the trees until they become a liability. Mr. Davis brought up tourist issues. His thoughts were if the proposed MCA Amphitheater was approved, a higher sign would attract the attention of the motorist headed in that direction. He indicated he was in favor of the height increase. Committee Ouestions Member Rodriguez questioned the height limits for signage or pole signs for the Auto Park. Ms. Nevins stated they only have monument signs and no pole signs. It was noted by the applicant that the signage for the Auto Park does not fall within the apparent sign regulations that this industry would fall into. Mr Griffin added that on-site signage for the Auto Park is limited to a monument sign up to 12 ft. high. Member Spethman raised the issues made by neighboring residents which include ambient light levels and visual impacts posed by the sign. Staff indicated the Environmental Review Coordinator has conducted an Initial Study, IS-96-02, of possible environmental impacts and concluded that there would be no significant effects. Member Way asked if staff traveled the freeway to verify that you can't see the sign. Assistant Planner Nevins stated she did do a sight check and the sign is visible right about at the off-ramp. Member Way then asked if there were any sign opportunities along the freeway back a mile or so from the site. Mr. Griffin stated that the City of Chula Vista does not allow off-site signage. Member Duncanson made note that 5 years ago the height increase seemed to be the solution, but feels with the current situation coming back that another increase is not a permanent solution. All Committee members seem to agree with this. MSUC (Spethman/Rodriguez) (5-0) to adopt Negative Declaration IS-96-02. MSUC (Spethman/Rodriguez) (5-0) to adopt DRC-95-44; recommendation #2 to deny the pole sign height increase; recommendation #3 to approve the new monument sign height and design subject to conditions a & b of the staff report. ATTACHMENT 5 PETITIONS ,~.., ; P---.-. '-' . ,..-, - 0"- ." , . r_ _ . ' , .:...._ August 28, 1995 AU" ~ ' IJ ',J _ " Mayor of Chula Vista Chula Vista City Council F __:.. Our communi ty objects to the Holiday Inn .ralslng the lighted free standi ng sl gn from 50 ft. to 75 feet. The mote I Is located at the bottom of the rIver bed and the raised sign would not alert clients from further away than what It does now since both the north bound and south bound lanes of Freeway 805 give notice that lodging Is available. The raised signs would, however, be a nuIsance for surrounding resIdences. The raised sign would add to an already objectionable ambient light level for nearby residences. Also, the Shell station on the East side would no doubt want to return the hIgher sIgn It had years ago before the city of Chula Vista enforced Its sign height lImit. Please recognize the needs of the tax-paying residents to maintain a quality neIghborhood. Regarding the enlargement of the monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet, residents In the surrounding area want to see an artists renderIng of the two signs so that we can respond appropriately. ChNmlJe:jqlp , /96 0 ~-If>f CV' CJ/9IJ tIf~1~. --. tJ /1- n Clt\ \.D <:'J t.p \ "'\ :. j \ \ L'. '" S ' L "3 ~e>\.o.& t,.', nO I{. ~ \- ,-\f\r\.Q L.... t'\e\r\Ol.ez. '" /: / / I, '/_ ,J,..,/ -.1..... ""'2/ + jLf/et (J/h.--~-&"'.;" Ck.d~ t/~?~ ~/~ r., .r-- 'l'~~K /:C,- C{i/';N~P( Ilv'l7 G[~ 1/f/1 r~,l.tf ." Fillt"(lY/5t!rT' ' 1011 A~;f4A(l/c" ISJP'-)'.;-Y' Jo/(O'o. Or:c,tZ- c., {/. q /C( 1/ t1:J~ I RtJ5A r e5~AI~ / SC; ~-$v ~~ Or. e vt. w."''''6. -r" . _..._. I . {'~- t CZ.L.A..o'~ J? 3 ~ OJ.6A-M~ ~-e.- ey. 9/9.11 ~[J!~ IT----;S; M~fJO(A1.R) t>tl.;Wo (1,(/, 91f{tl ttrJ.. 9445"' evens. 'J'f'v(Bf1Y2. I5fO -9f/?IFAIaZI ,{/otZ. (!jJ lIP/! Mzf ATTACHMENT 6 INITIAL STUDY negative _eclaration PROJECT NAME: Increase in height of free standing and monument signs PROJECT LOCATION: Holiday Inn 4450 Otay Valley Road Chula Vista, CA 91911 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 624-060-6400 PROJECT APPLICANT: Rick Kothari CASE NO: IS-96-02 DATE: September I, 1995 A. Pr01ect SeninQ The project is located on the southwest corner of the' intersection of 1-805 and Otay Valley Road. Surroumjing land uses include a multi-family residential development,to the north. Interstate 805 to the east, a multi-family residential development to the southwest and a service station and strip commercial development to the west. There are three shifts per day. The hotel is open 24 hours and maintains an estimated 40 customers per day. A total of 124 parking spaces are provided on site. B. Proiect Description The proposed project consists of obtaining a Precise Plan Amendment to increase the heights of both the free standing sign and the monument sign on the Holiday Inn property at 4450 Otay Valley Road. The free standing sign will be increased in height from 50 feet to 75 feet and in size from 100 ,square feet to 144 squ'are feet. The monument sign will be increased from 7.5 feet 10 14.6 feet. The applicant believes that the current height of these signs limits visibility of them from 1-805 northbound. southbound and eastbound on Main Street/Otay Valley Road due to freeway landscaping. The applicant believes they have lost business due to this. c. Comp.atihiJi\y with ZoninQ and Plans The project is zoned CV.p (Visitor Commercial. Precise Plan) and has a .General Plan designation of CV (Visitor Commercial). The Zoning Ordinance states that the maximum allowable height for a sign is 35 feet. The project proposes to construct a 75 foot pole sign. The project is consistent with the land use designation of the Visitor Commercial and will conform to zoning with the approval of a Precise Plan Amendment. If a Precise Plan Amendment is gramed. it will be site specific and only apply to an increased height for the two signs under consideration. NN ~~lt- -,,- r~_...,;;;~ -- RED"'0200)(R.f '02'0). '02")' clt)' of -chula villa planning clepartment POa",m Of environmental review .ection. CHULA VISTA . , The proposed project IS designated a "gatewayft and discussed in ;)ection 7.4 of the Land Use Element. The text of the uGatewaysft section generally defines gateways as the area where a major approach route enters the city and extends along that route for some distance into the city. Special treatment is considered to be appropriate to signify the arrival at the city or arrival at and progression into an important element of the city. This should include a theme of signage and landscape material which varies to match the specific topographic and roadway configuration. Within the category of "overall city gateway elements" which this' project falls, ilie plan states, "a consistent designation should make a statement which graphically and symbolically creates a gateway or announces the arrival to the city." More specific criteria are expected to be developed sometime in the future. If this project is approved, the placement of one freestanding pole sign will not significantly effect the ultimate design of this gateway to the city. D. Identification of EnvironmentaJ Effect!i: No impacts were identified in the Initial Study which will require mitigation. An initial study conducled by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached Environmental Checklist Fonn) detennined that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. E. Miti~ation necessary to avoid siinificant effect~ The proposed project will not result in any significant or potentially significant environmental impacts, therefore, no project specific mitigation is required. F. Con~u)tation 1. Individual~ and OrQ'anization~ City ofChula Vista: Keith Barr, Planning Barbara Reid, Planning Roger Daoust, Engineering Cliff Swanson, Engineering Hal Rosenberg, Engineering Bob Sennen, Planning Ken Larsen, Director of Building &. Housing Carol Gove, Fire Marshal Crime Prevention, MaryJane Diosdada Marty Schmidt, Parks &. Recreation Dept. Ann Moore, Assistant City Anorney wpc f;\HOME\Pl.ANNINCi\STORED\J02O.9J tRef. 10'21.~. 1022.9)) Pago 2 ., . . 3. Initia1 Sntcfv This envirorunental derennination 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 judgement of the City of Chula Vista. Further infonnation regarding the envirorunental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning Departtnent, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. ~ ENVIRON TAL REVIEW COORDINATOR EN 6 (Rev. 5/93) WPC F:\HOME\P1.ANNING\STORED\l0'20.93 IRer. 10'21.93.1022.'3) Pa~. 3 APPLICATION CANNOT Bf _CEPTED UNLESS SITE PLAN IS FOLDED TO FIT II'< lOAN 8-1/2 X II FOLDER A. BACKGROUND 1. Project Title Fyt nf f='rpp ~t;:ann;na cnng ~ 2, Project Location (Street address or description) 4450 Otay Valley Road Chula Vista, CA 91911 Assessors Book, Page & Parcel No. 624-060-6400 . 3. Brief Project Description AmpT'ui prp,..;cu::a p1::11n (P"'M_"'R_'Q~ +-1"\ :111,1"\1.Y pn1e sign from 50 to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 to 14.6 INITIAL STUDY For Office Use Only Case No. IS. Dpsl. AnUlI. Receipt No. Date Rc.c'd. Acccpted by Project No. FA. Dpsl. No. DO- CIP No. Relased Case No. City of Chula Vista Application Form mnnmt sign on property. feet. 4. Name of Applicant RicKY Kothari (General Manaaer) Address 4450 Otay Valley Read Fax# 425-4605 Phone 422-2600 City Chula Vi sta State CA Zip 91911 5. N:une of Preparer/Agent Nicole Hohenstein Address 4450 Otay Valley Road Fax# 425-4605 Phone 422-2600 City Chula Vista State CA Zip 91911 Relation to Applicant T)irpl""tnr nf ~;:('p~ ;:(nn Mi=lrkpting 6. Indicate all pennits or approvals and enclosures ~r documents required by the Environmental Review Coordinator. a. Permits or approvals required. General Plan Amendment Rezone/Prezone _ Grading Pennit _ Tentative Parcel Map Site Plan & Arch. Rcview _ Special Use Permit _ Design Review Application _ Tcntative Subd. Map _ Redevelopment Agency OPA _ Redevelopment Agency DDA _ Public Project Annexation Precise Plan Amdmt. ..2L.. Specific Plan Conditional Use Pennit Variance _ Coastal Development Oilier Pemut If project is a General Plan Amendment and/or rezone, please indicate the change in designation from to b. Enclosures or documents (as required by the Environmental Review Coordinator). _ Grading Plan _ Parcel Map -X.. Precise Plan _ Specific Plan _ Traffic Impact Report Hazardous Waste Assessment Arch. Elevations = Landscape Plans _ Tentative Subd. Map _ Inlprovement Plans _ Soils Report _ Geotecluueal Report _ Hydrological Study _ Biological Study _ Archaeological Study Noise Assessment = Oilier Agency Permit Oilier \\'T":~'J!O'~!'L"""'<"'''''''',~ ,~,~~~ ':;.I,C~'Kr' :~., .,' 7. Indicate other applications for permits or approvals that are being .ubmitted at this time. a. Permits or approvals required. Gcncral Plan Amendmcnl _ Rczonc/Prczone _ Grading Permit _ Tentative Parcel Map Site Plan & Arch. Rcvicw _ Special Use Permit _ Design Rcvicw Application _ Tentativc Subd. Map _ Redcvelopmcnt Agcncy OPA _ Redevelopmcnl Agency DDA _ Public Projcct Almcxation Precise Plan Amdmt. .!.- Specinc Plan _ Conditional Usc Permit Varianee . _ Coastal Development Other Permit B. PROPOSED PROJECT 1. a. Land Area: square footage or acreage , 7i If land area to be dedicated. state acreage and purpose. N A b. Does the project involve the constnlction of new buildings. or will existing structure be utilized'! ~a Complete this section if project is residential or mixed use. a. Type of development:_ Single Family _ Two Family _ Multi Family Townhouse Condominium otal number of structures c. M' um height of structures d. Number Units: I bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom droom Total 'ts e. Gross density (DU/total acres) f. Net density (DUltotal acres minus any de g. Estimated project population h. Estimated sale or rental price range i. Square footage of structure j. Percent of lot coverage by buildings or structures k. Number of on-site parking spaces to be provided I. Percent of site in road and paved surface 3. Complete this section if project is commercial or industrial or mixed use. a. Type(s) of land use Hot p 1 b. Floor area Height of structures(s) c. Type of construction used in the structure WPC,F,~IOMNLANNINClSTOIWNO~I.A.9J (R.r. 1020.9JI (R.r. 1022.9J) Page 2 d. Describe majc and streets Th e to 1-805 on ;cess points to the structures and the 0 ,tation to adjoining properties property fronts Main St. / Otay Valley Rd., adjacent the east, adjoining entrance with gas station on the west. e. Number of on-site parking spaces provided 124 Estimated number of employees per shift 1 front desk, 7 Hskg. Number of shifts 3 Total 27 empl. Estimated number of customers (per day) an,j basis of estimate 40 2 Main. f. g. h. Estimated number of deliveries per day 1 i. Estimated range of service area and basis of estimate A hiqh percentage of our guests come from Mexico or Northern California. j. Type/extent of operations not in enclosed buildings NA k. 1. Hours of operation Type of exterior lighting 74 hours 4 If project is other than residential, commercial or industrial complete this section. Type of project b. c. Square feet of enclos d. Height of structure(s) - maxI e. Ultimate occupancy load of project f. Number of on-site parking spaces to be pro g. Square feet of road and paved surfaces h. Additional project characteristics C. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS I. Wiu the project be required to obtain a permit through the Air Pollution Control District (APCD)? Page 3 .'PC,F,\HOMIN'I~GlSTOIWN021.A.93 ,Rd. 1020.931 (R". 1022.931 2. Is any type of grad in. ; excavation of the propeny anticipate If yes. complete the following: Excluding trenches to be backfilled. how many cubic yards (If eanh will be excavated? No b. How many cu . ds of fill will be placed? c. How much area (sq. ft. or will be graded? d. What will be the: Maximum depth of c Average depth of cut Maximum depth of fill Average depth of fill 3. Describe all energy consuming devices which are part of the proposed project and the type of energy used (air conditioning. electrical appliance. heating equipment. etc.) Tl1uminatinn nf free standina sian and monument sian which are on timers. 4. Indicate the amount of natural open space that is pan of the project (sq. ft. or acres) NA 5. If the project will result in any employment opportunities describe the nature and type of these jobs. "," 6. Will highly flammable or potentially explosive materials or substances be used or stored within the project site? NA 7. How many estimated automobile trips. per day. will be generated by the project? 80 To 90 8. Describe (if any) off-site improvements necessary to implement the project. and their points of access or cOlUlection to the project site. Improvements include but not limited to the following: new streets; street widening; extension of gas. electric. and sewer lines; cut and fill slopes; and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. N!'. ...IOC,f,\IIOME\P1J.NNINGlSTOREDII021....! CR.f. 10209!) CR.f. 1022.9!) Page 4 D. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRO, ,ENTAL SETrING I. Geology Has a i!eotogy study been conducted on the propeny? (If yes. please allach) Has a soils repon on the project site been made? (If yes. please allach) 2. Hydrology Are any of the following features present on or adjacent to the site? (IT yes. explain in detaiL) a. Is there any surface eyidence of a shallow ground water table? b. Are there any watercourses or drainage improvements on or adjacent to the site? c. Does runoff from the project site drain directly in to or toward a domestic water supply, lake, reservoir or bay? d. Could drainage from the site cause erosion or siltation to adjacent areas? e. Describe all drainage facilities to be provided and their location. 3. Noise a. Are there any noise sources in the project vicinity which may impact the project site? b. Will noise from the project impact any sensitive receptors (hospitals, schools. single- family residences)? 4. Biology a. Does the site involve any Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation? b. Is the project site in a natural or panially natural state? c. IT yes. has a biological survey been conducted on the propeny? Yes No (Please attach a copy.) d. Describe all trees and vegetation on the site. Indicate location. height. diameter. and species of trees. and which (if any) will be removed by the project. WPC:F:\lIOME\P1..ANNlNCi'STORElN021.A,9J (Rd. 1020,93) (Rd. 1022.931 Pa,. 5 _~. Past Use of the Land a. Are there any known historical or an.:heological resources located on or near the project site'! b. Are there any known paleontological resources? c. Have there been any hazardous materials disposed of or stored on or near the project site'! d. What was the land previously used for? 6. Current Land Use a. Describe all structures and land uses currently existing on the project site. b. Describe all structures and land uses currently existing on adjacent property. North South East West 7. ~ a. Are there any residents on site? y'"'' If so. how many? ? Inn cd~" m"'1ager) b. Are there any current employment opponunities on site? no 0 If so. how many and what type? 8. Please provide any other infonnation which may assist in the evaluation of the proposed project. We are increasing the height of the free standing sign from 50 to 75 f~p~ end thp mnn11mpn+ ~ian ~rnm 7 ~,+ tn 1~ ~ ~AAt T~e hpiQht ~~i~h hnt~ ~rA 'n~~+Grl .c nn+ "i~i~'A ~rnm T_Rn~ "nr+~ ~nd :=Inn en,,+-"" """'1"11"1 :tot'\A _'!!Io~'" ~...A .........~ 1o..~RA ~R N'iiR i't .' 0\:::1:1" "Allor Rd. As a rp-su1t nf tni~ WI) h::tvp 'n~t hn':::;nl:loC::~ WPC:F:\HOt.1E'J'LANNING\ST0R.E.D\102t.A.93 tRee. I020.Q}) (Ref. 1022.93) Page 6 E. CERTlFICA nON I. as owner/owner in escrow. Print name or I. consultant or agent. Ricky Kothari Print name HEREBY AFFIRM, that to the best of my belief, the statements and information herein contained are in all respects true and correCI and that all known information concerning the project and its setting has been included in this application for an Initial Study of possible environmental impact and any enclosures for attachments thereto. Owner/Owner in Escrow Signature or ~ (l f;(AVl! Consultant or Agent Signature Date .If acting for a corporation, include capacity and company name. ~PC';F:~CNTORUN021.A.93 {Rd. 1020.931 (Rd. 1021.93) Page 7 INITIAL STUDY PROCESSING AGREEMENT Name of Applicant: Holidav Inn EXDress Chula Vista Address: 4450 Otav Val1ev Road City: Chula Vista Stale CA Name of Authorized Represenlative (if signatory): 11; r-"y Knth"r; Address: 44c;n nt~y Vr:\'1py ~n~n City ChI]' a Vi ~ta Slate ("A Agreement Date: Deposit Amount: Phone 422-2600 Zip 9 1 911 Phone 4??-?f>nn Zip ql qll This Agreement ("Agreement") between the Cily of Chula Vista, D char1ercd municipal corporation ("City") and the forenamed applicant for an Initial Study ("Applicant"), effective as of the Agreement Date set forth above. is made with reference to the following facts: Whereas, the Applicant has applied to the City for an Initial Study of the type aforerefcrcnced ("Initial Study") which the City has required to be obtained as a condition to penniuing the Applicant to develop a parcel of property; and. Whereas, the City will incur expenses in order to process said Inilial Study through the various departments and before the various boards and commissions of the Cily ("Processing Services"); and, Whereas, the purpose of this agreement is 10 reimburse the City for all expenses it will incur in conneclion with providing Ihe Processing Services: Now, therefore. the parties do hereby agree, in exchange for the mUlual promises herein contained. as follows: I. Applicant's Duty to Pay. The Applicant shall pay all of the City's expenses incurred in providing Processing Service related to applicanl's Initial Study, including all of the City's direct and overhead costs related thereto. This duty of Ihe Applicant shall be referred to herein as the "Applicant's Duty to Pay." A. Applicant's Deposit Duty As partial perfonnance of the Applicant's DUly to Pay. the Applicant shall deposit Ihe amount aforerefen:nced ("Deposit"). I. The City shall charge its lawful expenses incurred in providing Processing Services against the Applicant's Deposit Jr, afler the conclusion of processing the Applicant's Initial Study, any portion of Ihe Deposit remains, the City shall relurn said balance 10 the Applicant wilhout interest thereon, Jr, during the processing of the Applicant's Inilial Study, the amount of the Deposit becomes exhausted. or is imminenlly likely to become exhausled in the opinion of the City, upon noliee of same by the City. the Applicant shall forthwith provide such additional deposil as the City shall calculate as reasonably necessary to continue to provide Processing Services. The duty of the Applicant 10 inilially deposit and to supplement said deposit as herein required shall be known as the "Applicant's Deposit Duty". II. City's Duty The City shall. upon the condition that the Applicant is not in breach of the Applicant's Duty to Payor the Ap!,t;cant's Deposit Duly. use good faith to provide processing services i~ ,clalion to the Applicant's Initial Study application. WPC;F;\lIOME'~'LANN1NG\STOREIN021.A.43 lRer. ID20.9JJ (Rd. I022.9J) Page 8 A. The Cily shaJl have no liahility hereunder to Ihe Applical1l for the failure to process Ihe Applicanrs Initial Study application, or for failure 10 process Ihe Applicanrs Initial Sludy wilhin the lime frame requested by !he Applicanl or estimated by lhe City. B. By execution of Ihis agreement. Ihe Applicant shall have no right to direcl or otherwise innuence the conduct of Ihe Inilial Study for which Ihe applicanl has applied. The City shall use ils discretion in evaluating !he Applicanl's Inilial Study application wi!hout regard 10 Ihe Applicanl" promise to pay for the Processing Services, or Ihe execulion of the Agreement. 1lI. Remedies A. Suspension of Processing In addition 10 all o!her rights and remedies which the Cily shall otherwise have allaw or equity. Ihe Cily has Ihe right 10 suspend and/or withhold the processing of the Initial Sludy which is Ihe subjecl matler of this Agreement, as well as Ihe Initial Study which may be the subjecl matter of any other Pennil which Applicanl has before Ihe City. B. Civil ColleClion In addilion to all o!her rights and remedies wllich Ihe City shall olherwise have all law or equily, Ihe Cily has the righlto collecl all sums which are or may become due hereunder by civil aClion, and upon instituting litigation 10 collecl same, the prevailing party shall be entitled 10 rcasonable atlorney's fees had costs. IV. Mjscellaneous A. Notices All notices. demands or requests provided for or pennitled 10 be given pursuant 10 Ihis Agreemenl musl he in wriling. AU nolices. demands and requests 10 be senl 10 any party shall be deemed 10 have been properly given or served if perwnaJly served or deposiled in the United Stales mail, addressed 10 such party, poslage prepaid, regislered or certified, with relurn receipt requesled, al the addresses identified adjacent 10 !he signatures of Ihe parties represented. B. Governing Law/Venue This Agrccmenl shall be governed by and cons\IUed in accordance wilh the Laws of the Stale of California. Any aClion arising under or relating 10 Ihis Agreemenl shall be brought only in Ihe federal or state courts localed in San Diego Counly, Stale of California, and if applicable, thc City of Chula Vista. or as close !hereto as possible. Venue for this agreemenl, and pcrfonnance hereunder, shall be Ihe Cily of Chula Vista. C. Multiple Signatories If there are muhiple signalories to this agreemenl on behalf of Applicanl, each of such signalories shall be jointly and severally liahle for the perfonnance of Applicant's duties herein sel forth. D. Signatory AUlhorily The signatory 10 this agreemenl hereby warrolnts and represents lhal il is Ihe duly designated agent for the Applicant and has been duly authorized by the Applicanl 10 execute Ihis Agreement on behalf of Ihe Applicanl. Signatory shall be personally liable for Applicant's Duly 10 Pay and Applicant's Duty 10 Deposil in Ihe event it has nOl been authorized 10 execule this Agreement by Ihe Applic~"'. \\'PC;F:~ME'ft.ANNtNCi\STOkED\I021.A.Q3 (Ref. 1020.93) (Rcr. 1012.93) Page 9 E. liold liarrnlcss Applicant shall defend. indemnify and hold h:umless the Cily. ils elccled and appninled olfi..ers and employees. from and against all claims for d"mages. li"hilil)'. ensl and cXllen'" (induding willioullimilalion anomey. fees) arising nul of processing Applicant's Inilial Study. exn'pl nnly for those claims arising from Ihc sole negligence or sole willful conducl of the Cily. inculTed hy the City, its officers, agen15, or employees in defending against such claims, whether liIe same proceed to judgement or not. Further, liIe Applicant, at i15 own expense, shall, upon wriuen requesl by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against liIe City. i15 officers, agents, or employees. Applicant's indemnifcation of the City shall be limiled by any prior or subsequenl declaration by the Applicant. F. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement, againstlile City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City of Chuta Vista and acted upon by the City of Chula Vista in accordance with liIe procedures sel forth in Chapter 1.34 or liIe Chula Vista Municipal Code. as same may from time 10 time be amended, liIe provisions of which arc incorporated by the reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in liIe implementation of same. Upon request by the City, the Applicant shall meel and confer in good faith with the City for liIe purpose of resolving any dispute over liIe terms of Ihis Agreement. Now. liIerefore, Ihe parties herelo. having read and understood Ihe lerms and conditions of liIis agreement. do hereby express their consenllo Ihe lenns hereof by sening liIeir hand herelo on liIe dale sel forth adjacenlthereto. City City of Chula Vistol 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 By: Dated: Applicanl (or authorized representalive) Kothari By: L-I.'I . By: I) lfr/rT Pated: Page 10 \I,'PC;F;~fOME\P1.ANNlNG\5TOkfJ7.J021.A.93 tkrr. 1(l209JI (lhf. 1022.931 . ~..' :....r-........ t!~"&I"~_~~~O~. ~J .~ I .. t . ~ . .... . ,.... . ~. -+ . 1 II -ill "1: -11 I I L- ~ "J ~(~ -ii , ( ,- I I i ""1' ~ . I~ t-:. --@ I i - ..,.~-- " i , __ .,J. .. \ "'- . - .-"-.. ._- -.. .-.. , t "" .' ~ '.---4 _0.. '._.._.._. " ~ - APPENDIX m CITY DATA SHEET PLANNING DEPARTMENT I. Current Zonin2 on site: CVP North R-3 P-12 South R-3.P-13 East R-I West CNP R-3-6 Does the project conform to the current zoning? YES n. General Plan land use designation on site: 0/5 MED North O/S. MED-HIGH South MED-HlGH East O/S. FREEWAY RESEARCH & LIMITED MANU. West RET AIL MED-HIGH Is the project compatible with the General Plan Land Use Diagram? YES Is the project area designated for conservation or open space or adjacent to an area so designated? NO Is the project located adjacent to any scenic routes? NO (If yes, descn"be the design techniques being used to protect or enhance the scenic quality of the route). NIA m. Schools If the proposed project is residential, please complete the following: NIA ~ Caoacitv Enrollment Units PrQDosed Generating Factors Students Generated From PrQiect Elementary Junior High Senior High .30 .29 .10 IV. Remarks: N/A - ~-""~.IL '-::",.,,"" .--'. .'~ "'~,~-~-,._""'~'~.P'-~'"",,'-'=-"'_._.~-~'. _~~'~'~~'.'_ ~- _",-~'.~_'~i.=."'.~~ .. Case No. 15 --9(,. -&>~ ~ o/~/'5 Date Director of Planning or Representative . WPC;F;\HOME\Pl.ANNING\STORED\l022.93 (Ref. 1021.93) (Ref. 1020.93) Page 2 ~....~-------_..~ .- --.,----- YS- c"Ll ROUTING FORM . J , f., f!J ," DATE: August~, 1995 Fflef.{! ~: Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Anne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula Vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) Other -rr>: ~: Doua Reid Environmental section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP) Review of Environmental Review Record (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dee (15- ~~- /DQ- ) ." . .." \ The Project consists of: 'I' .1 , Holiday Inn is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from' 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. Location: Sign on Property at 4450 Otay Valley Rd. Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: NIO ~""~ ~j 8/0~- ROUTING FORM DATE: August 8, 1995 TO: Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Anne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula Vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) Other FROM: DOUCl Reid Environmental Section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ ) Review of a Draft. EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP) Review of Environmental Review Recor~ (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dec (IS- iFA- /DQ- ) "".. , The Project consists of: '.: .) Holiday Inn is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. Location: Sign on Property at 4450 Otay Valley Rd. Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: \~"?J~~ ~re. C--$I'J....r~ '* tvfProvd...G:>.. b~ Sl~~ VI~V...Q 11' . . I,{-! o..{' ~V"O\,DhJi. 1I.1.',f'V~~. t--Jo ~~""- -I- ~ I::'f>~ ~c.-- _ ~ Pl." :t:?....,~ r;: SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP) Review of Environmental Review Recor4 (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dec (1S- ~A- /DQ- ) .'1.("" I The Pro~ect consists of: } } .6 ~ I . _I..... '~'. 1f,JiJ"J 11'1.. is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. ROUTING FORM RECE!VED August 8, 1995 AUG - H19% Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Anne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & E1R) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula Vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft E1R - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) Other GI,., (;f C'.,oc!; Ilo,A BUILDING & HOUSING DEPi. DOUG Reid Environmental Section Location: Sign on Property at 4450 Otay Valley Rd. Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: 7JoUj - f}~~ . ;~fy- ~ ~A4. ~/~J ROUTING FORM DATE: August 8, 1995 TO: Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (ISI3, EIRI2) Anne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, R~dev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning l-&;'[~ Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula Vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) other FROM: Douq Reid Environmental Section The Project consists of: ~1~ :,;. ~ii;- is proposing to increase the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02IFA-____IDQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____IFB-____IDQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____IFB-_IDP) Review of Environmental Review Recore (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dec (IS- -tFA- IDQ- ) ....... I ) : } !,. , . height of the 75 feet and the SUBJECT: Location: Sign on Property at 4450 Otay Valley Rd. "- Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: - f?op1 do.I.o /?pt ~iII& ~ ~ ;:144 t7///m/hU#r ~ Jk'/wllV\. ftu- f'6,.:J~t-h "f" a.. 4/luv~ ~1I/~4 /L {'1f at... Jluck {Up\., 7k "f'?GJP ;'(/f/I .bt ~s>/dad- ~ 1lu.. ~ h:rit<<) UhH~f /Ti?6. ~ -kfHt-. ROUTING FORM , " 1,0',; ~ DATE: August ~ ~\ B, 1995 Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) oger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) ne Moore, Asst city Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) arol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning ~ , Garry Williams, Landscape Planner o ., . . Chula Vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) Other -C Doua Reid ~ Environmental Section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP) Review of Environmental Review RecorQ (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dec (15- iFfi- /DQ- ) .~. , ., . The Project consists of: '. I . '. Holiday Inn is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 feet to l4.6 feet. Location: Sign on Property at 4450 otay Valley Rd. Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 . Comments: 00 Cot\.\.VveV\.l:~ 4 ~ iiol\{-e., f)v\'1kc.. ir>itia.e~. - &r ~ tl,l't'tS- -.-.....-..-- ~-.....=="-~...-'-=- I LANDSCAPE PLANNING Case No. 9t, -<='~ A. Does the project affect native plant communities? 'OOV\.-€.. If so, please idenlify which communities. -B- Will the project ~uire native planlina? (Please describe) -"'10 . B. Please identify any imponant or hiahly visible hiDsides 01\ OJ' adjacent 10 Ibe project. . (' ~ , C. Of the total area to be developed. how much, and which &IUS are expected 10 be replanted and require supplemental watering? (Please describe). j)0V\e E. Are there any other landscape ~uirements or miti.ation for the project? ~. ~~~ ~m~ Dale ~:F:~o:zz.n (aoO'.I02I.n)(aoO'.IOID.n) 'aael Case No. /S-9t?-o,;{ APPENDIX IV Comments Received During the Public Review Period _ No Comments Were Received Durina the Public Review Puiod . ~m"~.ICI:II.J:I)(Iol.IWI.") ROUTING FORM DATE: August 8, 1995 TO: Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Anne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning l-&;'(~ Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) Other FROM: Doua Reid Environmental section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP) Review of Environmental Review Record (FC-____ERR-____) Review of Draft Neg Dec (IS- -tFA- /DQ- ) .". f " ~, .} The Project consists of: 1 _ It. _J., , _ , . ~ ".1,( Jar .Tn". is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. Location: Sign on Property at 4450 otay Valley Rd. ~ Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: - ~()j<<1 ~,dpt ~i/ld ~ ~ ;?1&4 t7~/H.I.wM'f- t24- JiUWVI II'\. +to- f'~<(j-\-1 'f" a.. 4//UVaR4 ~/lItp(~4- /L ('l(IUK Jlurk~, 7k/~~? tt/(// d ~~/~ ~ 1Iu. ~ ~-:riu() UhHd1/ ~ . ~ .JtfHt-. ROUTING FORM , " I, u\; DATE: August 8, 1995 ~ ~\ Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff Swanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) oger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) ne Moore, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) arol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning ~ , Garry Williams, Landscape Planner o ., . . Chula vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Martin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Doug Reid (Community Development Projects) other ~DOUg Reid ~ Environmental Section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS-96-02/FA-____/DQ J Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-____/FB-____/DQ J Review of a Draft EIR (EIR-____/FB-____/DP J Review of Environmental Review RecorQ (FC-____ERR-____J Review of Draft Neg Dec (IS- ~Ffi- /DQ- J ''-0;' I The Project consists of: '.: J Holiday Inn is proposing to increase the height of the existing free standing sign from 50 feet to 75 feet and the monument sign from 7.5 feet to 14.6 feet. Location: Sign on Property at 4450 otay Valley Rd. Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 8/18/95 Comments: ()o co~we/A.'"t~ 4 ~ 'tiMe I 611\.11-c.. inl-naQ ~. - &r- ~ 'tl,l'i.15"" ---....,.,',.,<',,,:>...~>~""-- / LANDSCAPE PLANNING Case No. 9t. -~~ A. Does the project affect native plant communities? ~OV\.oe. If so, please identify which communities. -8- Will the project require native plantin,? (Please desaibe) jlo B. Please identify any imponant or hiahJ)' visible hi11sides on or adjacent to Ihe project. . ~ e.... / C. Of the total area to be developed. how much, and which areas are expected to be replanted and require supplemental waterin,? (Please ducribe). j)0V\e E. Are there any other landscape requirements or miu,ation for the project? ~ . ~~ ~m~ DIIe WI'C:F'~o:a.f)~. ItI2l.f))~.I_.n) Pac.' Case No. /S-9~-o.:l... APPENDIX IV Comments Received During the Public Review Period _ No Comments Were Received Durin. the Public Review Period . WI'C~mn~.ICI:II.tJ)(Io(.I_n) Case No. 15-96-02 E. iRONMENT AL CHECKLIST F<" .d: 1. Name or Proponent: Holiday Inn, Ricky Kothari (General Manager) 2. Lead Agency Naml and Address: City of ChuJa Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Address and Pbone Number or Proponent: 4450 Otay Valley Road Chuta Vista, CA 91911 (619) 422-2600 4. Name of Proposal: Extension of free standing sign and monument sign 5. Date orCbeckIist: September I, 1995 (a:'dIIctlItrp) Pille' ......., ........, IApUicul .....u ....llIcut v.... -..... N. "pod MI...... ..- ....d I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? 0 0 IBI 0 b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 IBI 0 policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., 0 0 0 IBI impacts to soils or fannlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an 0 0 0 IBI established community (including a low-income or minority community)? Comments: The project is zoned CV-P (Visitor Commercial-Precise Plan) and has a General Plan designation of CV (Visitor Commercial). The allowed height of a sign is not to exceed 3S feet. The project proposes to construct a 7S foot pole sign. The project is consistent with the land use designation of the Visitor Commercial and will confonn to zoning with the approval of a Precise Plan amendment. II. POPULA nON AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 IBI population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly 0 0 0 IBI or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major inftastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable 0 0 0 IBI housing? Comments: The project consists of the extension of existing sign heights, therefore it will not induce growth in the area or displace existing housing. ilL GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic 0 0 0 IBI substtuctures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or 0 0 0 IBI overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 0 IBI features? d) The desttuction, covering or modification of any 0 0 0 IBI unique geologic or physical features? (.'chIddaIp) PISe 2 -..., -- .......... '-"u 1ip11cu1 U.... .......... N. I..... ......... ...." I.pea e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, [J [J [J ~ either on or off the site? 1) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, [J [J [J ~ or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay inlet or lake? g) Exposure of people or property to geologic [J [J [J ~ hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: As the project is the extension of existing sign heights, it will not serve to impose adverse geophysical impacts. IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or [J [J [J ~ the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related [J [J [J ~ hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of [J [J [J ~ surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any [J [J [J ~ water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction of [J [J [J ~ water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? 1) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either [J [J [J ~ through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? [J [J [J ~ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? [J [J [J ~ i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? [J [J [J ~ j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water [J [J [J ~ otherwise available for public water supplies? Commeuts: The project will not alter the rates of absorption or flow and will not alter the course or direction of flow of flood waters. There will not be any impacts to groundwater. The project will not have any impacts on water related issues and concerns. Pag' 3 {a\tMdlbup) .........,. ....- ....,.... '-"0 Iipll5cut U.... _.. N. ...... Mldpled ..- ..,.tt V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an 0 0 0 I!!I existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive recepl,Jrs to pollutants? 0 0 0 I!!I c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or 0 0 0 I!!I cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 I!!I e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or non- 0 0 0 I!!I stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: The signs use electrical energy which do not produce pollutants. VI. TRANSPORT A TION/CIRCULA TION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 0 I!!I b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp 0 0 0 I!!I curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., fann equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby 0 0 0 I!!I uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 I!!I e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicYClists? 0 0 0 I!!I 1) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 I!!I alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 I!!I h) A "large project" under the Congestion 0 0 0 I!!I Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) Comm.nts: The signs are designed to provide advertisement for the Holiday Inn, and therefore may increase the vehicular traffic but only in insignificant amounts. vn. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impocts to: a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of concern 0 0 0 I!!I or species that are candidates for listing? ta'd.cklJa.ap) Page 4 -..." ......., ....1&c..1 La. ... .....&cul U.... _IAtaIIl No ...... Midpl.d ...... ....d b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? 0 0 0 Ii!! c) LocaJly designated natural communities (e.g, oak 0 0 0 Ii!! forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, ripariar. and vernal 0 0 0 Ii!! pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 Ii!! 1) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 Ii!! efforts? Comments: The project site has previously been disturbed, therefore it will not result in any adverse biological impacts. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 0 0 0 Ii!! b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful 'and 0 0 0 Ii!! inefficient manner? c) I f the site is designated for mineral resource 0 DOli!! protection, will this project impact this protection? Comments: The proposed project will not use excessive amounts of energy and does not propose to use any non-renewable resources. The project will not adversely affect mineral resources. IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 DOli!! brush, grass, or trees? Commlnts: The proposed signs do not use any material that is considered hazardous, therefore they wiJl not expose people to any health hazards. o o o Ii!! o o o Ii!! o o o Ii!! o o o Ii!! (aIcMdrJup) Page 5 _...~ .....dall, -...., a-... IiplfklB' U.... 16p'1k.u1 N. ....d MJdpted ....d ....d X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 IBI b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 0 IBI Comments: The signs do not produce noise, thus there will not be an increase in existing noise levels induced by the project. The increase in vehicular trips produced from the increase in advertising will be insignificant, therefore an increase in generated noise will be minimal. XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a needfor new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 IBI b) Police protection? 0 0 0 IBI c) Schools? 0 0 0 IBI d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 0 0 0 IBI e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 IBI Comments: No new governmental services will be required to serve the project. XlI. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards? o o o IBI As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen Threshold Standards. a) FirelEMS o o o IBI The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% of the cases and within 5 minutes or Jess in 75% of the cases. The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, since the nearest fire station is 2- 1/4 miles away and would be associated with a 6 minute response time. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The fire department will be able to provide an adequate level of fire protection. The fire department is capable of reaching heights up to 100 feet with its aerial ladder. b) Police o o o IBI The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84% of Priority I calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority I calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes or less. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. (.~i&") P.~. 6 _...~ Splne-.. ..- .....tiafly .........1 ""... "'dp'" ........ lipilka.t ..,.d N. ...." Comments: The proposal is the construction of signs, therefore, it will not have an impact on the police thresholds. c) Traffic o o o IBI The Threshold Standards require that all intersections must operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that Level of Service (LOS) "0" may occur during the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections. Intersections west ofI-80S are not to operate at a LOS below their 1987 LOS. No intersection may reach LOS "E" or "F" during the average weekday peak hour. Intersections of arterials with fteeway ramps are exempted from this Standard. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The proposal is the construction of signs and therefore would not affect current threshold standards for traffic. d) ParkslRecreation o o o IBI The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres/I ,000 population. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: As the project is a sign, the threshold standard for parks and recreation does not apply. e) Drainage o o o IBI The Threshold Standards require that stonn water flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The project will not alter stonn water flows o. volumes, therefore it will not have an impact on the drainage threshold standards. 1) Sewer o o o IBI The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. Comments: As the project is the construction of signs which will not produce extra amounts of sewer, the sewer threshold does not apply. g) Water o o o IBI The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and that water quality standar:ls are not jeopardized during growth and construction. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off-set progra..1 the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building pennit issuance. (e'cftlckISlIgll) PaEc 7 r--dlolly ....- -...., ........ ....Ileut v.... -..... N. ....d -... "pod 1....11 Comments: The proposed project will not use water or produce any waste water, thus it will not impact this threshold standard. XIIL UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? 0 0 0 181 b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 181 c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution 0 0 0 181 facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 181 e) Stonn water drainage? 0 0 0 181 1) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 181 Comments: Extension of facilities to serve the project will not be required. The existing services are adequate. XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the 0 181 181 0 public or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? b) Cause the destruction or modification of a scenic 0 0 0 181 route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 181 0 d) Create added light or glare sources that could 0 0 181 0 increase the level of sky glow in an area or cause this project to fail to comply with Section 19.66.100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 197 e) Result in an additional amount ofspilllight7 0 0 181 0 (a-\dl<<.klllsan) P'g< 8 ....liaIly IIpllka.1 I.pllct ...dally 1ip1nc..1 Va... Mi...,tIII ......u 1Ip11ia.. l.plleI N. ....d Commeots: Through the design review process, the applicant will be required to meet City standards. The proposed signs are to be placed along a designated gateway (Otay Valley Road) and are subject to the height, size and material requirements set forth by the Municipal Code. The proposed project will not result in new light as the signs are cUrTently in existence. They are internally illuminated and, as such, there is no glare. The City's perfonnance standards regarding light (specifically Section 19.66.100 of the Zoning Ordinance) provide the following protection to residents: "No direct or sky.related glare shall be pennitted, whether nom floodlights or from high-temperature processes such as combustion or welding or otherwise, so as to be visible at the points of measurement specified in Section 19.66.060." Further, although the project could produce a potentially significant aesthetic impact, since the project is only one 18' x 8')" sign and due to the distance nom the tTeeway and the existing eucalyptus trees along 1- 805, the impacts are below a level of significance. XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the 0 0 0 181 destruction or a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or 0 D 0 181 aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a 0 0 0 181 physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or 0 0 0 181 sacred uses within the potential impact area? e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan 0 0 0 181 EIR as an area of high potential for archeological resources? Commeots: The site is not in an area of high potential for archeological resources. This site has been disturbed as a result of the existing building. The proposal will not have any negative impacts on archeological resources. XVL PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 181 proposal result in the alteralion of or the deslru&tion of paleontological resoUTces? Commeots: Due to the fact that the site has previously been disturbed and is not located in an area of high potential paleontological resources as identified by the City's General Plan EIR, no negative impacts will occur as a result of this project. XVIL RECREATION. Wouldthepropasal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional 0 0 0 181 parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational OppOrtUl. :ties? 0 0 0 181 (.. "ned.is..IiF. I P.:!~e 9 -..., ......., lipllkul a-dl.. ....Ilkul U.... .......... Ia_ au....ted la- D 0 0 N. ..,.a c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation plans or programs? Comments: As the project is an extension of the heights of two signs it will not create any new demand for parks or recreation facilities. xvm. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of significance. If an EIR is needed, this section should be completed. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate imponant examples of the major periods or California history or prehistory? Comments: The site is already developed as a Holiday Inn. The project which is the proposed expansion of the existing sign heights would not degrade the environment or substantially affect any biological habitats or cultural resources. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-tenn, to the disadvantage of long-tenn, environmental goals? Comments: No areas will be graded as a result of the project. There are no significant impacts. With the requirement that all of the City Standards be met, the project does not have the potential to achieve short- tenn goals to the disadvantage of long-tenn environmental goals. c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Comments: The project impacts are limited and not cumulatively considerable since this sign is the only sign of this type in the area. IBI o o IBI o o o o IBI o o o IBI d) Does the project have environmental effect which 0 0 0 IBI will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: The project will have no environmental effects that will cause adverse effects on humans. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one ,.'dIedo:.I"'IfII) Pas, 10 impact that is a "Potentially Signu.cant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unle.o Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. 0 Land Use and Planning 0 TransponationlCirculation 0 Public Services 0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities and Service Systems 0 Geophysical 0 Energy and Mineral Resources 0 Aesthetics 0 Water 0 Hazards 0 Cultural Resources o Air Quality 0 Noise 0 Recreation o Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ~ I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGA TED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I fmd that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. o o I fmd that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain \0 be addressed. o JJ~ c$;/ Signa , ~~r /, 1"1" b Date / Environmental Review Coordinator City of Chula Vista Page I] ycMdlJol,.stn) ATTACHMENT 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TIlE en. OF anJLA VISfA DISCLOSURE SfAuoMENT You are required to file a Statement of Disclosure of cenain ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions, on all malters which will require discretionary action on the pan of the City Council, Planning Commission, and all other official bodies. The following information must be disclosed: 1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property which is the subject of the application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier. Ashuk SWE'.?h PctkJ I%MOJ LRII Iso n' \ ) 2. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or pannership, list the names of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any pannership interest In the pannership. Asho k l-sron i SVlre.sh po.+el 3. If any person * identified pursuant to (I) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. ~/p., ., Have you had more than S250 worth of business transacted with any member of the City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Council within the past twelve months? Yes_ No v If yes, please indicate person(s): 5. Please identify each and every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent contractors who you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter. ~\Gkv Ko+har; I t01c..ok \-to~er)skl() C1ex~ [ Coy. ,. Have you and/or your officers or agents, in the aggreg'lle, contributed more than SI,OOO to a Councilmember in the current or preceding election period? Yes_ No..:i::::. If yes, state which Councilmember(s): Date: }O J~O 10:: , · . * (Nom Attach additional pages as D Qf1€~//.- S. CbX Print or 'type name of contractor/applicant · Person is tkfU~d aJ: "AllY uulividw:d, /inn, co-pa1TlJeT'Ship, jow vauure, as.wcituion,sociiJ/ club, fraJt:miJ1 organizotion, corporation, utaU, trust, rrcd~, syndicate, thi.s olld mry other cowuy, city and cowury, dry mwucipaliry, district, or other Political subdivision, or any olhl:r group or combination acting as Q unit" -