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RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1852
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP#TC1-02-02) FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 8,884 SQUARE
FOOT RESTAURANT AND GAME CENTER (LA BELLA
CAFE AND CALIFORNIA GAME CENTER) AT 289 G
STREET WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA
A.
RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the site consists ofa vacant 10,372 square foot lot located at 289 G Street in
the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area under the jurisdiction and control of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista; and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2002 the City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency approved
an Owner Participation Agreement to develop the subject property with an approximately 8,700
square foot restaurant and game center with 15 parking spaces to be provided on-site in an
underground parking garage and payment for another 35 spaces to be provided off-site through
the City's Downtown Parking District In-Lieu Parking Program pursuant to CVMC 19.62.040;
and,
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2003 a duly verified application for an amended Special
Use Permit (TC1-02-02) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency by
Anthony Raso (Applicant) deleting the underground parking garage, increasing the restaurant
seating capacity, increasing the building's gross square footage and payment for 50 spaces to be
provided off-site through the City's Downtown Parking District In-Lieu Parking Program
pursuant to CVMC 19.62.040; and,
3. Project Description
WHEREAS, the Applicant has presented development plans for the construction of a
8,884 square foot restaurant and game center, with associated parking, landscaping and
driveways; and
4. Environmental Determination
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency's Environmental Review Manager determined
that the project proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303(c) of the California Code of Regulations for
construction of small structures; and
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5. Town Centre Project Area Committee Record on Application
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WHEREAS, the Town Centre Project Area Committee, which acts as both the Planning
Commission and Design Review Committee for development within the Town Centre I and II
Project Areas, heard this item at a duly noticed public hearing held on November 19, 2003 and
voted unanimously to support the development proposal with conditions as set forth in this
Special Use Permit; and
6. Redevelopment Agency Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista on December 16, 2003 to receive the
recommendation of the Town Centre Project Area Committee, and to hear public testimony with
regard to same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby find, order, determine and resolve as follows:
B. TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Town Centre
Project Area Committee at their public hearing on this Project held on November 19,2003 and
the minutes and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this --..
proceeding.
C. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The Redevelopment Agency does hereby find that, in accordance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Review Procedures of the
City Of Chula Vista, the project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA, Section l5303( c) of
California Code Of Regulations.
D. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Redevelopment Agency finds that the Categorical Exemption for this Project reflects
the independent judgment of the Redevelopment Agency of the City Of Chula Vista.
E. AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide
a service or facility, which contributes to the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community.
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The restaurant and game center land use would provide desirable services to the general
community and would be especially accessible to residents and workers in the Town Centre and
surrounding area. The proposed use provides family entertainment that if properly supervised
will be a benefit to the area and will conform with the Downtown Vision statement supporting
entertainment uses. The proposed use would be consistent with adopted policies in the General
Plan and the Redevelopment Plan for the area.
2. That such use 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 proposed use would not be detrimental to persons, but would make available desirable
services to the general public as a family establishment with recreation opportunities for local
residents. The services would be especially accessible to residents and workers in the vicinity of
the Town Centre Redevelopment Project Area. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act and would not result in any significant environmental
impacts. The establishment and operation of the use would be subject to the requirements of
responsible agencies with jurisdiction.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in
the Municipal Code for such use.
The proposed use as presented and conditioned by this amended Special Use Permit complies
with the regulations of the Municipal Code, and addresses shortage of parking by paying into the
In Lieu Parking Fee program in the Town Centre Parking District. The Redevelopment Agency
does hereby find that the conditions herein imposed on the grant of this permit or other
entitlement herein contained is approximately proportional both in nature and extent to the
impact created by the proposed project.
4. That the granting of this amended special land use permit will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any government
agency.
The project is consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The project is located within the
boundaries of the Central Chula Vista Area Plan (Chapter 10 of the General Plan). The proposed
use would be consistent with adopted policies in the General Plan and the Redevelopment Plan
for the area. The proposed use is consistent with the goal of the Town Centre Redevelopment
Plan, the Downtown Vision Statement, and Town Centre Project Area Committee Land Use
Policy, which call for the revitalization of the Town Centre and downtown as a commercial
district. Granting an amended special land use permit for the proposed use will reaffirm the
effectiveness of the land use provisions of those documents.
F. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The Redevelopment Agency hereby grants Special Use Permit TCI-02-02, subject to the
following conditions:
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1.
The subject property shall be developed as described in the application and plans dated
November 7, 2003 and submitted to Community Development Department, except as
modified herein.
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2. The conditionally permitted uses of the subject property shall be limited to a game center
and restaurant as described in the application and plans, except as modified herein.
3. The floor plans and the floor areas devoted to each of the conditionally permitted uses of
the subject property shall not be modified.
4. The conditionally permitted uses of the subject property shall not exceed the maximum
occupancy load pursuant to the Uniform Building Code.
5. The hours of operation of the use shall not exceed the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, except as
modified by any Police Department Security Plan that shall be approved prior to issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6.
The applicant shall pay the required In-Lieu parking fees into the Town Centre Parking
District for additional parking stalls pursuant to Section 19.62.040 of the Municipal Code
prior to issuance of a building permit. Such fees shall be expended to improve the two
parking lots immediately behind the subject property as determined by and in
consultations with the "Parking Place Commission".
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7. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Chula Vista Planning and
Building Department and Fire Department. The project shall comply with the
requirements of the edition of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code in
effect at the time of issuance of any permit.
8. This permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended within one year
from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code.
9. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified, or deleted conditions imposed
after approval of this amended permit to protect the public from a specific condition
dangerous to its health or safety or both due to the project, which condition(s) the City
shall impose after advance written notice to the permittee and after the City has given the
permittee the right to be heard with regard thereto. However, the City in exercising this
reserved right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive permittee of a
substantial revenue source which the permittee cannot, in the normal operation of the use
permitted, be expected to economically recover.
10.
All ground mounted utility appurtenances such as: transformers, AC condensers, etc shall
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination
of walls, berms, andlor landscaping to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
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11.
All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment
and/or projections shall be screened from view and the sound buffered from adjacent
properties to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Such screening
shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Details shall be included in
building plans.
12. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This
shall be noted on any building and wall plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Department. Additionally, the project shall conform to
Sections 9.20 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code regarding graffiti control.
13. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Landscape
Planner prior to issuance of a building permit. The landscape plan shall identify a fixed
storage rack designed to secure the frame and wheel of not less than ten bicycles in an
area approved by the City Landscape Planner.
14. Provide sufficient space for designated "recyclables" and ensure that provisions are made
to meet the minimum 50% recycling requirement to the satisfaction of the Recycling
Coordinator for the City of Chula Vista.
15.
Applicant shall obtain a construction permit from the Engineering Division for any work
in the City's right of way.
16.
Driveway approaches shall be constructed per Chula Vista Municipal Code requirements.
17. Applicant shall seek and obtain all permits necessary for the project, including but not
limited to a grading permit if determined to be required by the City Engineer.
18. Plans and construction shall comply with the most recently adopted Uniform Building
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Electrical Code, and Uniform Mechanical
Code. Plans shall also comply with Title 24 Energy and disabled access requirements.
19. All applicable fees, including school fees shall be paid to the appropriate school districts
as part of the building permit process.
20. Prior to occupancy permit Applicant shall schedule a security survey and training through
the Police Department Crime Prevention Unit regarding emergency and police reporting
procedures. A security plan shall be prepared and approved prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy and implemented to the satisfaction of the Police Chief.
21. Game play by minors is prohibited during normal school hours, except when
accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.
22.
Applicant shall seek and obtain approval of a sign plan. All signage shall be subject to
the provisions of Sign Ordinance, CVMC Chapter 19.60.
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23.
The applicant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold
harmless Agency, City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and
representatives, from and against all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and
costs, including court costs and attorney's fees (collectively, liabilities) incurred by the
Agency or City arising, directly or indirectly, from a) Agency's or City's approval and
issuance of this special land use permit, b) Agency's or City's approval or issuance of
any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non discretionary, in connection with
the use contemplated herein, and without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from
the operation of the facility. Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this
provision by executing a copy of this special land use permit where indicated below. The
applicant's compliance with this provision is an express condition of this permit and this
provision shall be binding on any and all of the applicant's successors and assigns.
24. The use of any amplifying system or device is prohibited on the exterior of the building,
and the use of any such system or device inside the premises shall not be audible outside
the premises.
25. Entertainment provided shall not be audible beyond the area under the control of the
licensee(s) as defined on the ABC-257, dated May 24, 2000 and ABC-253 dated
May 24, 2000.
26.
The rear and front door shall be kept closed at all times during the operation of the
premises except for the ingress and egress of patrons and to permit deliveries. Said
door(s) are not to consist solely of a screen or ventilated security door.
27. At all times when the premises are open for business the sale of alcoholic beverages shall
be made in conjunction with the sale of food.
28. Permittee shall regularly police the area under their control m an effort to prevent
loitering of persons about the premises.
29. Permittee shall not require the purchase of a minimum number of drinks.
30. Permittee shall pay either 1) one percent (1%) of total construction costs into the 1% for
the Arts Program or 2) provide an art work of equivalent value that is publicly accessible
and approved by the Town Centre Project Area Committee prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
31. Any violations of the terms and conditions of this permit shall be grounds for revocation
or modification of permit.
G. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines below,
said execution indicating that the property owner and applicant have each read, understood and
agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution, this document shall be recorded with
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the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the property owner and/or
applicant, and a signed, stamped copy returned to the City Clerk and Planning Department.
Failure to return a signed and stamped copy of this recorded document within ten days of
recordation to the City Clerk shall indicate the property owner/applicant's desire that the project,
and the corresponding application for building permits and/or a business license, be held in
abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on file in the Redevelopment Agency
Office.
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Anthony Raso, Owner/Applicant
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Date:
1. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
The Environmental Review Manager has reviewed for compliance the CEQA and has
determined the project qualifies for a Class C category exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of
State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
J. lNV ALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Redevelopment Agency that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in
the event that anyone or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by a Court of
competent jurisdiction to be valid.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
Agency Counsel
. Madigan
ity Development
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of ---.,
Chula Vista, California, this 16th day of December 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
Agency/Councilmembers:
NAYES:
Agency/Councilmembers:
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
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Stephen C. Padilla, Chairman
I, Laurie A. Madigan, Secretary of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-1852 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the
Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December 2003.
Executed this 16th day of December 2003.
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