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Smith, Secret,1ry Council Chambers Table AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC), AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, January 25, 2007, 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 276 FOURTH AVENUE CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 CALL TO ORDER CVRC ROLL CALL Directors Castaneda, Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Ramirez, Rindone, Rooney and Chair Cox REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Agency Members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL Council Members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES " @ I I ~ i ;i ;Y ~ Staff Recommendation: a. That the Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of November 16, 2006. b. That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of January 11, 2007. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Memorandum from Christopher Rooney requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of january 11, 2007. Staff recommendation: That the CYRC excuse the absence. b. Memorandum from Steve Castaneda requesting an excused absence form the CVRC/Redevelopment Agency meeting of january 25,2007 Staff recommendation: That the CYRC and Redevelopment Agency excuse the absence. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the Clerk prior to the meeting. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-07-022) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 626 L STREETr WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUBAREA) Conditional Use Permit application for the relocation of the Social Security Administration offices from Third Avenue to property located at 626 L Street. Staff Recommendation: 3a. That the CYRC adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07-022 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) 3b. That the City Council adopt the following resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07-22 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) Page 2 of 3 CVRORDA - Agenda - 01/25/07 PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council, CVRC and/or RDA on any subject matter within the Council, CVRC and/or RDA's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council, CVRC and/or RDA from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council, CVRC and/or RDA may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS 5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The City Council will adjourn to its regularly scheduled meeting on February 6, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency will adjourn their regularly scheduled meetings on February 8, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. I n compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The (hula Vista Redevelopment Corporation requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a eVRe meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the Community Development Department for specific information at (619) 691-5047, or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOO) at (619) 585- 5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 3 of 3 CYRC - Agenda - 01/25/07 DRAFT MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC), REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 16,2006 6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Redevelopment Agency and City Council of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CYRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Castaneda, Desrochers, Lewis, Paul, Rindone (arrived at 6:12 p.m.), Rooney, and Vice Chairman McCann ABSENT: Directors: Chavez (excused), Paul (excused), Chairman Padilla (excused) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, Rindone (arrived at 6:12 p.m.), and Vice Chairman McCann ABSENT: Agency Members: Chavez (excused), Chairman Padilla (excused) CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council Members: Castaneda, Rindone (arrived at 6:12 p.m.), and Deputy Mayor McCann ABSENT: Council Members: Chavez (excused), Mayor Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/City Manager Thomson, Deputy General Counsell Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Chief Financial OfficerlFinance Director Kachadoorian, Acting Connunity Development Director Hix, Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett, Planning Manager Ladiana, Senior Connunity Development Specialist Tapia, Connunity Development Specialist Alvarez, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, Connunity Development Administrative Assistant Donnelly PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE Due to the lack of a quorum for the Redevelopment Agency and City Council, Vice Chairman McCann requested Items 1 and 2 be trailed, and Item 3 be heard at this time. 1a -1 DRAFT Items 1 and 2 were heard after Item 3. 1. AFPROV AL OF MINUTES StaffReco=endation: l.a. That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of October 26, 2006. ACTION: Vice Chairman McCann moved approval of the CVRCIRedevelopment Agency minutes of October 26, 2006. Director/Agency member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 6-0, with Director Paul, Director/Agency member Chavez and Chairman Padilla absent. l.b. That the Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of October 24, 2006, and Nov=ber 7, 2006. ACTION: Vice Chairman McCann moved approval of the Redevelopment Agency minutes of October 26, 2006, and November 7, 2006. Agency member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0, with Agency m=ber Chavez and Chairman Padilla absent. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 2.a. Memorandum from Stephen C. Padilla requesting an excused absence from the Joint CVRCIRedevelopment Agency/City Council meeting of Nov=ber 16, 2006. 2.b. Memorandum from Patricia E. Chavez requesting an excused absence from the Joint CVRCIRedevelopment Agency/City Council meeting of November 16, 2006. Staff reco=endation: That the CVRCIRedevelopment Agency/City Council excuse the absences. ACTION: Director/ Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved approval of the requests for excused absences. 'Director/Agency/Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 6-0, with Director Paul, Director/Agency/Councilmember Chavez and ChairmanlMayor Padilla absent. Page 2 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov la - 2 November 16, 2006 DRAFT Item 3 was heard prior to Items 1 and 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF A MIXED USE PROJECT WITH 167 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 3,793 SQUARE FEET OF COM:MERCIAL SPACE ON THE SITE AT 914-944 THIRD A VENUE WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ADDED AREA) Development of this site will provide high-density mixed-use housing located close to existing transit, and within a block of neighborhood-serving retail and office uses. The proposal requires the re-zoning ofa 3.6-acre portion of the site and the establishment ofa Precise Plan Modifying Standard for a front setback reduction from 25 feet to 20 feet. In addition, the proposal requires the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the mixed use, Design Review and Tentative Map Conditions for the consolidation of four lots into one lot. Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Project Manager Crockett provided an introduction of the proposed Creekside Vistas project, including the effort behind the proposed proj ect development and the public benefits of a great housing project, including new revenues to schools and the City, and increased affordable housing units in western Chula Vista. Planning Manager Ladiana provided an overview of the project details, noting that it would be the first suburban infill redevelopment proj ect since adoption of the General Plan in December of 2005. Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia provided an overview of the project site and surrounding uses, topography, land use designations, other discretionary actions and conditions of the project, and highlights of the residential units, commercial space, parking and open space. Terry Plowden, representative ofproject applicant, Douglas Wilson Companies, spoke in support of the project and outlined some of the highlights, including the project being an opportunity for infill redevelopment; its location adjacent to a transit stop and proximity to neighborhood serving retail and office uses. He then detailed the process his firm had taken to this point to gain support from the community which included extensive community meetings held with the hospital, country club, church and auto parts store as well as with the Northwestern Civic Group, Crossroads II, HEAC and the Chamber of Commerce Economic pevelopment and Building Committees. Mr. Plowden stated he felt the project was well received as they were proposing to improve a property that was underutilized and in some ways blighted; developing it in a manner consistent with the General Plan; providing 10% affordable housing consisting of 2 and 3 bedroom units, and would also be preserving the Telegraph Canyon Creek. Page 3 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistacagov 1a - 3 November 16, 2006 DRAFT Bryan Sevy, Project Architect, provided an overview of the design solutions for the project goals which were to create building architecture for the site layout, preservation of the riparian and sensitive habitat, and the creation of a more vibrant mixed-use street scene with an urban feel along 3rd Avenue to allow for walkability. To accomplish these goals, they designed the buildings with a strong fac;:ade with homes facing onto 3rd A venue to provide a safety feature, the retail spaces are located along 3rd Avenue at the northeast comer adjacent to the other co=ercial uses where it can be used by the residents and others of the co=unity. The parking is provided almost entirely in a subterrarean garage under the main building which allows more space for homes and open-space. The garage has controlled access with separate areas for residential and co=ercial. The project is made up of a blended density of 30 units per acre with a variety of housing types, including lower density townhomes in the southwest edge, and a larger building with underground parking to efficiently utilize the site. The larger building has single-level and multi-level homes with 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom townhomes with 14 different floor plans. All homes have a private balcony or patio. There are two main courtyard spaces above the parking and a co=on amenity area with a tot lot and pool and the open space, riparian area with a trail system along the bank. The architecture is a mix of modem and Spanish architecture, with arches in classic Irving Gill style. Director/Councilmember Castaneda inquired about the width of the sidewalks with the street trees, expressing concerns of impeding the free flow of pedestrians. Mr. Plowden responded that the sidewalks were 10 feet wide with a wall between the sidewalk and building entryways to separate the pedestrians from the residential traffic, adding that the developer will be maintaining the street trees. Director Rooney stated that he was encouraged by the quality of the project, would like to see more retail if possible, and encouraged the use of vines to cover the front walls to break up the fac;:ade. He further noted that the choice of plant materials for this project was very important, as was the relief in the fac;:ade provided by the arches, balconies, and planters. Director/Councilmember Rindone inquired and Mr. Plowden responded that the allocated co=ercial space was approximately 4,000 square feet which could equate to four tenants at 1,000 feet each, with uses authorized by the zoning code of perhaps a coffee shop and deli. Further, that the trees being considered for use in the project are from the City approved list and will include Oaks, Alders and Sycamores back by the creek, and ornamentals such as Jacarandas or a Brisbane Box in the courtyards. Director Rindone then inquired of staff, as to whether anything was being done regarding the landscaping across the street, and how staff was going to address it, although it is not a condition of this proj ect. Ms. Ladiana responded that staff could be directed to continue pursuing action with the applicant. Director Lewis expressed concerns with the need for protection of the site between the parking and hospital site. Mr. Plowden responded that,-in addition to the trees, there would be a wall or fence along the boundary. Director Lewis then inquired about the traffic control from 3rd Avenue into the co=ercial entry in terms of a left turn lane, and requested staff review the left turn into the proj ect. Page 4 - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov 1a -4 November 16,2006 DRAFT Director Desrochers inquired regarding the width of the sidewalk in front of the commercial space and Mr. Sevy responded that there was 20 feet from the storefront to the sidewalk. In addition, he responded to questions pertaining to the access to the recreation area for residents living on the north end of the project in the Podium building, stating it would be via elevator and a short walk from the building. Mr. Plowden responded to questions regarding landscaping noting that native plant material would be planted up to the creek and the natural habitat area would be protected possibly fencing, but that children could play along the area between the building and the property lines, in the children's play area, and in the courtyards. Director Rooney inquired as to whether the proposed pathway could go through to "L" Street. Mr. Plowden responded that due to the steepness of the area and the culvert, for safety reasons, the area would probably be secured and the pathway would not go through. Director Rooney stated he hoped on future projects that pathways would be designed to go somewhere, and then confirmed that the affordable housing units would be 2- and 3-bedroom units, identical to the market rate units, and would be located throughout the Podium building. Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of the project, stating that the applicant had met with them and had either met or exceeded their requests. She then spoke regarding a Planning Commission request on the project, that something be done about the condition of the property across the street from the project, provided and displayed photographs of the area, and encouraged the Council to direct staff to work with the applicant to give something back to the community by improving this area. Vice ChairmanlDeputy Mayor McCann explained for the record, that although the property Ms. Aguilar had spoken about was hot directly connected with this project, the applicant, Douglas. Wilson Companies, had looked at the best interests for the community and contacted the Country . Club and proposed that the Douglas Wilson companies would come up with a landscaping plan and along with the Country Club and the City, each pay 1/3 of the costs involved in cleaning up and landscaping of the property. Mr. Plowden verbally confirmed their commitment and stated that a confirmation letter had previously been submitted to City staff. Vice ChairmanlDeputy Mayor McCann asked staff to take this as a direction, and inquired and Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett responded, that although this project was not in the redevelopment proj ect area, findings could be made that would allow for tax increment funds to be used. Planning Manager Ladiana noted that the area being discussed was predominantly in private ownership with a very small sliver in City right-of-way. Director/Councilmember Rindone stated he did not feel welded to the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3, but would like to get it done and would prefer to see the Country Club pay at least 50% of the costs. Vice ChairmanlDeputy Mayor McCann requested staff continue to work with the Douglas Wilson Companies and set up a meeting with the Country Club to discuss this issue. Page 5 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes htto:l/www.chulavistaca.gov 1a - 5 November 16,2006 + DRAFT Kevin O'Neill stated he was pleased to see this project come forward and spoke in favor of it. He then inquired and staff responded that no redevelopment fund participation had been used, and the project was 100% developer financed. Mr. O'Neill then spoke regarding a project he had proposed two years ago and his perception that he did not get the cooperation, help or interest he had needed to proceed with his proposed proj ect. Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Co=erce, stated that their Economic Development Committee, as well as Board of Directors, had expressed full support of the proj ect. Ned Ardagna, inquired and staff confirmed, that the proposed walkway on the property along the creek had public access. Mr. Ardagna then stated that he objected to the noticing procedure as only those within 500 feet of the proposed project were notified, yet those most affected, the current property owners and neighborhood residents, live outside of the 500 square feet area and were not notified. Additionally, this project is being called a walkable neighborhood, but there are no sidewalks, and cited Moss and Naples Streets as examples having piecemeal sidewalks. Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann responded to Mr. Ardagna's co=ents regarding the need for sidewalks, advising him that the City has started the Castle Park sidewalk program, and has received approval of a HUD 108 loan, which will provide additional funding for additional sidewalks. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann closed the public hearing. . Director/Councilmember Rindone expressed his pleasure with the quality of the proposal and the participation of the independent directors. ACTION: Director Rindone moved approval of staffs reco=endation on Item 3.a., read the heading, waive the text. Director Castaneda seconded the motion for discussion: Director Castaneda then expressed agreement with those speaking in support of the project. He then expressed concerns with the ushering in of a new project in southwest Chula Vista with no Specific Plan in place. Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann stated he really liked the project and the fact that it had no public subsidy and an affordable housing component. Further, in speaking about sidewalks and amenities, the tax increment over the life of this project will be $21 million that can be used for those purposes. He then thanked the Douglas Wilson Companies. for taking the initiative on the property across the street, and that he was not sold on the idea that a specific plan would bring things forward to enhance the co=unity and create revitalization and investment. Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann then publicly thanked and expressed accolades for staff and the efforts they put into this project. Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor McCann then requested that Item 3.a. be voted on first: Page 6 - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes htrn:!/www.chulavistaca.gov la- 6 November 16,2006 DRAFT 3.a. That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: CYRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-039, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL (1) ADOPT :MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-06-008); (2) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REZONE PCZ- 06-04 FOR A 3.6-ACRE PORTION OF THE SITE FROM S90 COUNTYZONE TO CCP (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL PRECISE PLAN) ZONE ALONG WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT AND STANDARD; (3) APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PER:MIT (pCC-06-026); (4) APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC-06-35); AND (5) APPROVE TENTATIVE MAP (pCS-06-06) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 167 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS AND 3,793 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE SITE LOCATED AT 914-944 THIRD AVENUE The motion carried 6-0, with Directors Chavez, Paul, and Chairman Padilla absent. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved approval of staff's recommendations on Items 3.b. and 3.c., read the headings, waive the texts, and place the ordinance on first reading: 3. b. That the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-337, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-06-008); (2) APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (pCC-06-26); (3) APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC-06-35); AND (4) APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP (pCS-06-06) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 167 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS AND 3,793 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE SITE AT 914-944 THIRD AVENUE 3.c. That the City Council place on first reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REZONE (pCZ-06-04) FROM S90 ZONE TO CENTRAL COMMERCIAL PRECISE PLAN (CC-P) ZONE AND ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING STANDARD FOR A 3.6-ACRE PORTION OF A 5.5-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 912-944 THIRD AVENUE Page 7 - CYRCIRDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov la - 7 November 16, 2006 DRAFT Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0, with Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Padilla absent. Items 1 and 2 were heard at this time. Vice ChairmanlDeputy Mayor McCann requested Item 4, Chief Executive Officer's Reports be heard at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kevin O'Neill, spoke regarding two projects he has that cannot move forward because they are in the Urban Core area and detailed the steps he had taken with staff to advance them, and his request for the establishment of a pipeline policy. Mr. O'Neill then spoke regarding areas of the Urban Core Specific Plan that he felt were flawed and requested that he be given what he has by right under the existing zoning, and protect him with a pipeline policy, otherwise, the City has created a temporary taking. Acting Co=unity Development Director Hix, stated that a pipeline policy was being worked on to be brought forward as part of the Urban Core Specific Plan, and that the City Attorney's Office had also advised staff of their preference to ABCO, but that they were also aware that they could make other policy reco=endations and were working on potential language. Ms. Hix then noted' that a pipeline policy needed to be consistent citywide, not just within the Urban Core plan. She then asked Mr. O'Neill if he had submitted his project or was in process as typically a pipeline will address people who are somewhere along in the process. Mr. O'Neill stated he had not as it would not be prudent to move ahead at this point. Vice ChairmanlDeputy Mayor McCann requested Attorney Shirey and Ms. Hix get together collectively with Mr. O'Neill and then update the CVRC on the pipeline policy and this particular issue, as the goal is to provide certainty to those who want to invest in Chula Vista. Director Rindone made a referral to staff to have a report on pipeline options for the CYRC and City on the next agenda. Item 4 was heard prior to Public Co=ents 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Interim Chief Executive Director Thomson stated that although the CYRC usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, this one falls on Thanksgiving Day and therefore, rather than requesting a meeting, he wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. 5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS Vice Chairman McCann again thanked staff for their work on the previous project. He then requested staff continue to keep the meetings as scheduled on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. Page 8 - CYRC/RDNCC Minutes httn://www.chulavistaca.gov 1a - 8 November 16, 2006 DRAFT 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Rindone stated that there will be times when business needs to be accelerated and a . , meeting will need to be moved, and staff needs flexibility. Vice Chairman McCann stated he agreed with the need to have flexibility, but wants to stay on task. Director Rindone clarified it was not his intention to hurt any civic meeting, but that the business of the CVRC needs to be moving at a most judicial rate. He then stated he would be requestiog a re-opening of the applicant-filing period for the position of City Manager and that it be extended to December 5, 2006. Director Desrochers noted for the record that Director Paul was not present, as he could not vote on the Creekside Vistas item, as his firm was involved in the project planning. He then expressed frustration and requested consistency with the meeting scheduling. Director Lewis stated that one of the reasons for the creation of the CVRC was due to the lack of a focused plan and concurred with Director Castaneda's on the need to get a specific plan and take control to become a fully active body. Director Castaneda stated that a specific plan looks at all kinds of things and tells people what the long-term, long-reaching vision of the City is. He then expressed concerns with why some people seem to get proj ects through and others cannot. ADJOURNMENT At 7:54 p.m., Deputy MayorNice Chairman McCann adjourned the City Council to its regularly scheduled meetiog on November 21, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency to their regularly scheduled meetings on December 14, 2006, at 6;00 p.m. Dana M. Smith, Secretary Page 9 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov . la - 9 November 16,2006 DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 11,2007 6:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Castaneda, Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Directors: Ramirez, Rooney, and Vice Chair Rindone REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agency Members: Ramirez, and Vice Chair Rindone . ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/City Manager Thomson, General Counsel/ City Attorney Moore, Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian, Acting Community Development Director Hix, Secretary Smith, Housing Manager Mills, Principal Community Development Specialist Lee, Senior Community Development Specialist Do, Community Development Specialist Johnson, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, Community Development Administrative Assistant Donnelly PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff Recommendation: a. That the Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of November 16,2006. ACTION: Chair Cox stated that due to the absence of Vice Chair Rindone, this item would be continued to the next meeting. 1b -1 DRAFT APPROVAL OF MINUTES (continued) b. That the CYRC and Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of December 14, 2006. ACTION: Director/Agency Member Castaneda, moved approval of the minutes of December 14, 2006. Director Desrochers seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 with Director/Agency Member Ramirez, Vice Chair Rindone and Director Rooney absent, and Director Paul abstaining. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Rudy Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency meeting of January 11,2007. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency excuse the absence. ACTION: Director/Agency Member McCann moved approval of requested excused absence. Director/Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 6-0 with Director/Agency Member Ramirez, Vice Chair Rindone and Director Rooney absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item( s) have been advertised as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the Clerk prior to the meeting. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 2 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK The Redevelopment Agency assisted residents with the purchase of the Orange Tree Mobilehome Park in 1987. Currently, six spaces remain in Agency ownership. It was the Agency's intent to sell the spaces to current or incoming tenants when in a position to purchase. The Agency has received an offer for $47,000 to purchase Space 2. (Continued from the meeting of December 14.2006) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report, which included the background on the purchase of the park. Chair Cox opened the public hearing. Director/Agency Member McCann inquired as to how many spaces were remaining, whether they could be used for relocation of Jade Bay Mobilehome Park residents, and whether Space 2 was being sold at market value. Housing Manager Mills responded that the 5 remaining spaces were currently occupied, and that Space 2 was being sold for $3,500 below the appraised value. Page 2 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov lb - 2 January 11, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Cox closed the public hearing. a. That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-001, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 2 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK ACTION: Director McCann offered the CVRC Resolution No. 2007-001, heading read, text waived. Director Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 6-0 with Directors Ramirez, Rooney and Vice Chair Rindone absent. b. That the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution: RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1966, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 2 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK ACTION: Agency Member McCann offered the RDA Resolution, heading read, text waived. Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0 with Agency Member Ramirez, and Vice Chair Rindone absent. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEMS 4. CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT YEAR-END REPORTS FOR FY 2005- 2006 The ChuIa Vista Redevelopment Agency is required to prepare an Annual Report for consideration by its board. California State Health and Safety Code Section 33080.1 requires the report to include the following elements: (1) an independent financial audit report and opinion regarding the Agency's compliance with applicable regulations; (2) the Report of Financial Transactions of Community Redevelopment Agencies (State Controller's Report); and (3) the State Department of Housing and Community Development Schedules A-E. These reports provide detailed information regarding the activities of the Redevelopment Agency. Page 3 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov lb - 3 January 11,2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian introduced Kathryn Beseau, Partner in the firm of Moreland and Associates, the independent accounting firm who performed the audit. Ms. Beseau explained what was involved in performing an audit including the review of processes in place, and the test of internal controls, policy and procedures. Ms. Beseau then covered the requirements of the Agency under state law, noting that the Redevelopment Agency had received a clean opinion on all aspects. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian stated that although Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Vice Chair Rindone were absent this evening, they had been fully briefed on the financial statements. Assistant Finance Director Davis provided a brief Powerpoint presentation on assessed valuations for the combined project areas over the last 10 years (base value vs. increment value for 1995 through 2007); the tax increment values over the last 10 years (1997 to 2006) - noting that the 2002 decrease was due to the devaluation of the Power Plant being reassessed by the State Board of Equalization; a tax increment comparison by project area for Fiscal Year 2005 to Fiscal Year 2006, and the Redevelopment Agency projection of where staff anticipates the Agency's available balance to end in Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian then provided an overview of the financial impacts over the last few years. Director/Agency Member McCann confirmed that the only numbers included in the forecast were those that were anticipated to be spent through the end of the current year, which would include some expenses related to the Urban Core Specific Plan, but that there weren't any major appropriations for projects within the redevelopment area at this time. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian stated that the Finance Department and Redevelopment staff were creating a long term fmancial forecast for the Redevelopment Agency to look at where it is anticipated tax increment is going, what the impacts might be from the Power Plant, and projects Council may have approved to date that the benefits of tax increment are not showing at this point. The forecast will only include what Council has approved thus far. Director/Agency Member McCann requested and Ms. Kachadoorian responded to the potential pros and cons of merging the redevelopment areas, stating that there were currently two major merged project areas for fmancial reasons. One being the Bayfront/Town Centre I Project Area, and the other, referred to as the Merged Project Area, which is comprised of the Southwest, Otay Valley, and Town Centre II Project Areas. In 2000, when consideration was given to combining the project areas for bonding capacity, but due to the Bayfront struggling fmancially for so long, it was felt that it might hurt the bonding capacity of the merged project area if it were included, so it was not At some point in the future, when projects start occurring on the bayfront and tax increment looks healthy, it would then make sense to merge them to provide more flexibility in terms of allocating resources within all the project areas. Director/Agency Member McCann inquired, and Auditor Beseau responded, that the current debt service would be paid off by 2031 per the debt service schedules for the tax allocation bonds Page 4 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes htto:/ /www.cnll hv; ~taca.gov lb - 4 January 11, 2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) included as pages 29, 30, and 31 of the report. Ms. .Jileseau then reiterated that the Redevelopment Agency had received a clean bill of health. Director! Agency Member McCann commented that the audit shows the importance of the CVRC and the importance of getting projects done to bring in revenue to ensure a healthy Redevelopment Agency. Director/Agency Member Castaneda inquired as to why the tax increment in the Southwest area shows such a large increment increase. Principal Community Development Specialist Lee explained that there have not been any major construction projects in that area, other than WalMart, however, there has been a lot of property turnover, particularly along Main Street, which has resulted in the property being reassessed. Director/Agency Member Castaneda then inquired as to how much bond indebtedness had been incurred in the Southwest and which proj ects had been funded. Assistant Finance Director Davis responded that page 31 of the [mancial statement showed $27.8 million for that combined project area. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian confirmed that money is being taken from one redevelopment sub-area, paying debt back and then using it to pay Gateway. Director/Agency Member Castaneda requested staff provide him with a list of where the bond proceeds have gone, and how much investment has been put back in the Southwest area. Director Desrochers requested a list of what projects are actually being accomplished with a breakdown of how much money goes to staff and how much goes to the projects. He also inquired as to the last date the tax allocation bonds could be sold for the Town Centre I, and confirmed that on page 3-1, July of2018, was the final date. Chair Cox inquired, and Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian responded, that although there are II years remaining in the redevelopment area, and several years are necessary to get the projects up and running, there is a time crunch in that money is being left on the table until action is taken, thus restricting the capacity of money to be brought in. Director Desrochers concluded that to raise money for the Bayfront and Town Centre, it was critical to consider a bond issue within the next year. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency accept the Redevelopment Year-End Reports for FY 2005-2006. ACTION: Director/Agency Member McCann moved to accept the reports. Director Desrochers seconded the motion and it carried 6-0 with Director/Agency Member Ramirez, Vice Chair Rindone and Director Rooney absent. Chair Cox confirmed that due to the reassessment of the Power Plant, the tax increment would disappear over the next five years. Director/Agency Member Castanaeda confirmed that the possessory interest tax that Ellis Power is paying to the Port District is what is shrinking. If another power plant is built, it starts allover agam. Page 5 - CVRC/RDNCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov 1b - 5 January 11,2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian stated that the financial statements would be provided on the City Website for public review. 5. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS a. CVRC Web Site Update - Interactive Map Community Development Specialist Johnson provided an update on the CVRC web site, covering the interactive mapping capability that had been added, along with the ability for users to request to be added to and removed from an e-mail subscription list. Chair Cox inquired, and staff responded in the affirmative, that it would be possible to mark completed projects in the future. Director/Agency Member Castaneda inquired as to whether there would be a way in the future to click on a parcel and have a pop up with the building standards in the area. Principal Community Development Specialist Lee responded that Planning and Building had already created an "E Zoning" site that is up and running which accomplishes this and a link could be provided on the CVRC page to that one. He then provided the URL address to the Directors. b. Downtown Parking Management Study Update Director/Agency Member Castaneda recused himself from participation on this item as he owns property within 500 feet of the Civic Parking Garage. He then left the Council Chambers. Senior Community Development Specialist Do provided the staff report stating that the first presentation had been provided in October of 2006. Ms. Do further stated that Rich and Associates had been hired to perform a parking demand analysis; provide community participation and education; and develop a parking improvement program. She then provided an overview of the timeline and fmancing mechanisms for the study, showing a month-to-month progression, with March of 2007, identified for the completion of the analysis and preparation of the fmal report. Ms. Do additionally noted that while this is occurring, the consultant is holding community meetings. April 2007 is estimated for completion of the fmal report, followed by more community meetings, and then May/June of 2007, the final report will be presented to the CVRC and RAC. Rick Rich of Rich and Associates stated he had received good responses from the community and stakeholders, and looked forward to providing a study that will become an active tool to help with the planning of the area with the parking being a part of the economic scheme of the area as well. Director/Agency Member Castaneda returned to the Council Chambers. Page 6 - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov 1b - 6 January 11, 2007 DRAFT c. California Redevelopment Association 2007 Annual Conference & EXPO Acting Community Development Director Hix stated that this was an informational item provided to inform the Directors of the upcoming conference. 6. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS There were none. 7. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 7:08 Chair Cox adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to their next regularly scheduled meeting on January 25, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. Dana M. Smith, Secretary Page 7 - CYRC/RDNCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov lb - 7 January 11,2007 MelTIOrandum January 19,2007 To: Cv'RC Chairmen eVRC Directors Re: Absence ai eVRC meeting of January 11,2007 This memo is to inform you of my absence of our January Ii, 2007 CVRC meeting. 1 travel to Las Vegas on Thursdays for project meetings. Due to a convention being held in Las Vegas that 1Neek, I was unable to get my regular scheduled flight home. I am requesting to be excused from tbis meeting. Sincerely, ..,/ / 17 (/;t.(" ! '?;;~7'cr1-- Chris Rooney ,,/, / ! // V 2a-l ~\~ =~-~ ~~~~ Councilmember Steve Castaneda City Of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 619.691.5044 - 619.476.5379 Fax MEMO C1lY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, January 18,2007 TO: CVRC Chair, Directors RE: Ii CEO, CFO, General Counsel, Secreta cc: FROM: Director Steve Castaneda Absence from Office As Chula Vista's representative to Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC), I will be attending the CA Dept of Health Childhood Obesity Conference in Anaheim, CA, from January 24, 2007 through January 26, 2007. I request to be excused from the CVRC Meeting of January 25, 2007. Thank you. 2b -1 .. .. REDEVELOP,'v1Ei'JT CORPORATION CHULA VISTA CVRC Board Staff Report - Page 1 Item No.3 DATE: january 25, 2007 TO: CYRC Board Directors Mayor and Council Members i FROM: Jim Thomson, Interim C,:!ief executive Officer Dana Smith, Secretary fJ:I'.A Ann Hix, Acting Director of Community Developmen#' Mary Ladiana, Planning Manager VIA: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07- 022) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 626 L STREET Project Area: Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area Agreement: None Developer/Applicant Chula Vista Social Security Building, LLC Project Site: 626 L Street Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Project Description: The applicant, Chula Vista Social Security Building, LLC, has submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the relocation of the Social Security Administration (SSA) offices from Third Avenue in Downtown Chula Vista to the property located at 626 L Street, west of Broadway (see Locator Map attached to the resolutions). The proposed modifications to the building are limited to interior tenant improvements necessary to convert the existing building interior from a roller-skating rink to an office setting. Exterior building improvements are limited to the installation of windows on the west and north elevations and enhancement of existing landscapi ng. 3-1 Staff Report - Item No.3 January 25, 2007 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposed project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 1S332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. RECOMMEN DATION: Staff recommends that: a. The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 for the establishment of the Social Security Administration's office at the existing building at 626 L Street, subject to the list of conditions in the CVRC and Council Resolutions. b. The City Council adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 for the establishment of the Social Security Administration's office at the existing building at 626 L Street, subject to the list of conditions in the CVRC and City Council resolutions. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS At its meeting of December 7, 2006, the Redevelopment Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed the application for the proposed SSA office. The RAC considered that the site and the existing building were well suited for the SSA office. They commented that this office would be an improvement from the exiting SSA premises in Downtown Chula Vista. As part of their comments, the RAC members recommended that the project include the following revisions: 1) installation of tables and chairs at the lawn area immediately in front of the building's entrance for SSA patrons to use while they await their case; 2) planting additional trees (perhaps cypress trees) at the west building elevation to break up the boxy form of the building. The Applicant has agreed to implement those conditions. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the CVRC Board and City Council members and has found no property holdings within SOO-feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. 3-2 Staff Report - Item No.3 January 25,2007 Page 3 DISCUSSION: Project Location: The subject building is on a 1.27-acre parcel located on L Street, approximately 300 feet west of Broadway. The site contains 50 parking spaces and approximately 15% of the site is landscaped with a variety of trees, shrubs and groundcovers. The table below shows the existing uses adjacent to the subject site, as well as the land use and zoning designations: General Plan Designation Zoning Designation Existin~ Uses Site Limited Industrial (lL) Limited Industrial Rollerskateland Rink (lL) North Mixed Use - Residential Limited Industrial Industrial (MUR) (lLP) warehouse/single family residences East Mixed Use - Residential (MUR) Commercial Gas Station w/mini Thoroughfare (Cn mart and car wash South Limited Industrial (IL) Limited Industrial Single family (lLP) residences West Limited Industrial (ILl Limited Industrial Office Depot (IL) Existin~ Buildin~ Design: The existing building has a contemporary industrial design and is comprised of split-face and smooth concrete block painted in light brown and red colors. Building exterior articulation includes narrow columns, glass block and four service doors on the west elevation. The north elevation facing L Street has a similar wall treatment, plus two showcase windows and two wide columns that frame the main entrance door. The existing building height is 27 feet (including a parapet 2.5 feet in height) and covers approximately 40 % of the lot area. The only proposed change to the building exterior is the introduction of windows to allow additional natural light. CUP Requirement: The proposed SSA office is considered a publidquasi-public use under section 19.54.20 (M) of the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance, and as such it requires the processing of a CUP to be reviewed and approved by the City Council after a recommendation by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC). CUP's are subject to the requirements of Section 19.14.060 et. seq., which states: "The granting of a conditional use permit is an 3-3 Staff Report - Item No.3 January 25, 2007 Page 4 administrative act to authorize permitted uses subject to specific conditions because of the unusual characteristic or need to give special consideration to the proper location of said uses in relation to adjacent uses, the development of the community and to the various elements of the general plan. H Section 19.14.080 requires that the approving body (the City Council) make certain findings. These draft findings and supporting evidence are included in the CVRC and City Council resolutions that accompany this report. ANALYSIS: City staff has reviewed the plans for the proposed establishment of the SSA office at 626 L Street. The existing building has a total gross floor area of 22,437 square feet of space. The proposed CUP for the SSA would be for 16,210 square feet (72% of entire building), with the remaining building area for other potential future leases. The proposed SSA office, a publidquasi-public use, is an Hunclassified" use and a CUP must be processed pursuant to Section 19.14.060 et. seq. of the Zoning Ordinance for the use to be permitted at this location. The building already exists and only minor modifications will be made to the building exteriors to install several windows at the north and west facades to allow additional natural light into the building's interiors. Interior tenant improvements will be done in order to convert the existing building's interior from a roller-skating rink to an office setting. Other site improvements include the repair and enhancement of the landscaped areas and irrigation systems. Due to the limited building design changes, the focus of the analysis was on the appropriateness of the proposed "unclassified" use at this location. The two areas that merit discussion are: 1) accessibility to the site and on-site parking; and 2) landscaping improvements. Site Accessibil ity/Parking: The proposed site for the SSA office is located on L Street approximately 300 feet from Broadway and near Interstate 5 access ramp on L Street and Industrial Boulevard. The site is easily accessible by private automobile and public transit. Bus route 932 (a regional route) runs along Broadway every 15 minutes from National City to San Ysidro. This route connects to other local and regional bus routes that provide service throughout Chula Vista. As indicated previously, the proposed SSA office is an unclassified publidquasi-public use, which does not have a specific parking requirement in the City's Zoning Ordinance. It is a governmental service office with unique functional characteristics and as such has been 3-4 Staff Report - Item No.3 January 25, 2007 Page 5 evaluated in comparison to other SSA offices in the region to determine use specific parking demand requirements. The Applicant has provided a survey of offices throughout the County of San Diego and Los Angeles. Below is a table with information on the number of parking spaces available at other similarly sized SSA office locations. SSA Location # of Parking Spaces Existing Chula Vista o (Only metered) + 4 employee National City 20 + 4 emoloyee San Diego o (Only Metered) EI Caion 27 + 5 employee La Mesa 23 + 6 employee Pacific Beach 22 + 2 employee Oceanside 16 + 4 employee Escondido 27 + 10 employee San Marcos 30 + 11 employee Los Angeles (Breed Street) 15 + Street Parking Los Angeles (Adams Blvd) 21 + 4 emplovee Information provided by the Applicant indicates that the new office would employ a total of about 30 persons (the same number as the current office on Third Avenue) who would report for two work shifts throughout the day. A number of their employees (approximately 30%) currently use public transportation. In addition, SSA recipient's visits fluctuate throughout the day, with a percentage of visitors using public transportation. The SSA also provides a shuttle service to and from various points throughout Chula Vista to the SSA facility three times during the day. Based on the regional and the Chula Vista site specific information, the 50 on-site parking spaces would more than meet parking demand. This would be a major improvement over the current location on Third Avenue, which has no public parking spaces, and only four employee spaces. Landscaping: The subject site currently has landscaping around the building and throughout the parking lot and circulation areas. This landscaping is based on landscape plans approved by the City and implemented as part of the construction of the building in 1994. The landscaping in some areas of the site, however, is in poor condition and in need of improvement, including replacement of the landscape material and potential repair or upgrade of the irrigation systems. A conceptual landscape plan was submitted with the CUP application. City staff is requiring that complete and detailed landscape plans be prepared at the time of 3-5 Staff Report - Item No.3 January 25, 2007 Page 6 building permit application. These plans must be based on and comply with the requirements of the City's Landscape Manual. CONCLUSION: Due to the fairly recent development of the site, staff has identified limited design issues. The site-specific use issue (site accessibility/parking) has been adequately addressed by information provided by the applicant. Therefore, staff recommends that the CVRC and the City Council adopt the resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022. REDEVELOPMENT FISCAL IMPACT: Issuance of Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 will have a neutral fiscal impact. The subject property is, and will continue, under private ownership. The Applicant, Chula Vista Social Security Building, LLC represented by Mr. Jon Isaac, will be purchasing the property from the current owner (August and Karen Carniglia). This transaction is currently in escrow. At the close of escrow, the Applicant will enter into a 10-year lease contract, with optional extensions, with the Social Security Administration for the use of the building. The private property will thus continue to generate redevelopment tax increment for the Redevelopment Agency and other taxing entities. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Site and Building Plans (CVRe Board Members only - hard copy on file) Development Application with the following appendices: Appendix A - Project Description and Justification Appendix B - Disclosure Statement Appendix C - Development Permit Processing Agreement PREPARED BY: Miguel Tapia, Senior Community Development Specialist J:\COMMDE'v\CVRClcvRC Meetings\5taff Repom\2007\Ol-25-Q6\5ocial Security CUP\Staff Report.doc 3-6 P I ann n g & B u I d ng Department Planning Division ellY Of CHULA VISTA APPLICATION . DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING . TVPE A Part 1 T e of Review Re u.e.s.tad-.-..., ^,' ' )f ,"\ I",'" . .\ Conditional Use Permitl ' ._~, I; 'I' ! .11 1 D Design Review OCT, 'l 7un6 :'c!J D Variance i. . . . J D Special Use Permit (redtl velD pmI'm aj7~!~niy!,.:;~- D Misc. .-- A Iication Information Applicant Name (JAil;" JI~ ~;t ,<;'eev~/'Pf &.-IINAI~. LtL- Applicant Address !:oj W. &.1~ I .!PIP" .430",' ~ ~ t:A 9H"1 Contact Name ...);AJ ~. Phom(6,o1) ~~ -"61'~ Applicant's Interest in Property (If applicant is not the owner, th~ner's authorization signature at the end of this form is required to process this request.) DOwn D Rent ~ Other: ~4fJZ. /AI ~bW Architect/Agent: ..." - .,e. aiUfpt~ Address: ~ ~ .S:. ~AI. CA tf~z.' Contact Name: 'IlI$ ~~ ~AIlP'# fi~ Phone 0 - J!8DO Pri';'ary contact is: D Applicant ~ Architect/Agent Email ofPrimarycontact:~~~i1tIitt1.....kr . t1!JiI'1 ~~tJ..,offtI"'1.frJ1I,", /.II#! General Project Description (all types) Project Name: (!/Ill;' fJA:4 .5octAt ...a:vP./1f tJtF1C1!S Prooosed Use: ~~ IPFFP' General Description of Proposed Project: /JI1tfeIfJll... ""p/~ /"i/fII~ -rr c,~ '1f'Idfjptf ~t/t!rte~NlI- IfN. ' "7f> J '''IL Mt.- tTf"/cgS. Has this project received pre~application review comments? 0 Yes (Date:) , ~No 11- .., /JtI1" ,4"';''''''''' ; ~ /'tfIr _PI /II1t;1ItI''-' "(1) Aft,AJ~ W"~",';IIpn., ~. "",OF-ens Subject Property Information loll types) I' " tMIrft_ Location/Street Address: 6U /,.0i7'~' Assessor's Parcel #: MI"Oz,/- z.$' * General Plan Designation: .:1:: i.- 'f Planned Community (if applicable): j..t A -If Current Land Use: Cnm l'Y11"rr'L dJ ,11",' I r4..'~y Total Acreage: 1.7-1 Redevelopment Area (if applicable): Zone Designation: .:rJ- 11/4 . Within Montgomery Specific Plan? 0 VI'S i)" No Proposed Project loll typesl Type of use proposed: D Residential Landscape Coverage (% of lot): . I~. ~Commercial D Industrial D Other: Building Coverage (% of lot): ~ ~ 276 Fourth Avenue Chu 91910 (619) 691-5101 3-7 APPLICATION · DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING . TYPE A Part 2 CI1YOf CHUIA VISTA esidential Pro'eet Summar Type of d Dwelling units: Number of lots; EXISTING 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 + Bedroom Minimum lot size: Average lot size: TOTAL Density (DU/acre): Parking Spaces: Required by code: Provided: Type of parking (Le Open space cription (acres each of private, common, and landscaping): Non-Residential Project Summary f'.o>nu..;. .$SA Gross floor area: .:z,t/,1/i/7 Proposed: I~U" Hours of operation (days & hours): f:~o- ~~ Anticipated number of employees: I~ - ~ Number and ages of students/children (if applicable): Parking Spaces: Required by code: t.z.- Provided: Type of parking (Le. size; whether covered, etc.): Existing: ./ B H 7.-. ~ M" uilding eight: _,_ Maximum number of employees at anyone time: /~. ~ .r.4 Seating capacity: .../At- !:"O /Sit.,' ,p~ld4~rJ Authorization Print applicant name: tJ!JllfA. ~=;~ ~,~ t ~~~ ~t.W.#/~4, t~ "'* Applicant Signature: ~/' Date: /P j~ h1t /. / , Print owner name$: ~ An7It::H#b /..ns- Owner Signature': Date: "'Note: Proof of ownership may be required. letter of consent may be provided in lieu of signature. 3-8 276 Fourth Avenue Ch 91910 (619) 691-5101 Form3ZO Rev 5.03 f'g2l2 Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Re: 626 L Street. Chula Vista. CA To Whom It May Concern: I hereby authorize Isaac Organization LLC and/or its architects/engineers to submit a Conditional Use Permit application for building located at the above- noted address. Thank you, It-d. 124M-;&- August arnigilia Owner RollerSkateLand 3-9 P I ann ng & Building Planning Division Department Development Processing 01Y Of CHULA VISfA APPLICATION APPENDIX A Project Description & Justification Project Name: tJApM /l1f;1A ~t. ~,e,~ Dv,~~/A4 Applicant Name: 1!At/;f /I.41fiI ~ c~~.W""'? buv,*,,& at:.- Please fully describe the proposed project, any and all construction that may be accomplished as a result of approval of this project, and the project's benefits to yourself, the property, the neighborhood, and the City of Chula vista. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may include any background information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary. For all Conditional Use Permits or Variances, please address the required "findings" as listed in the Application Procedurai Guide. ~~~c.U~. 3 -10 276 Fourth Avenue Chu 91910 (619) 691.5101 II ANTHONY-TAYLOR CONSULTANTS Architects . Engineers . Planners 304 Enterprise Street . Escondido, CalJfornia . (760) 738-8800 . (760) 738-8232 fax PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION CHULA VISTA SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING This application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) seeks approval for a governmental general office use in a IL zone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has identified this locationlbuilding as a suitable site for the relocation of the SSA operations located elsewhere in the city of Chula Vista. Physically, the project will consist of interior tenant improvements necessary to convert the existing roller rink to a general office use and landscape enhancements. The required finding offacts exist as follows: I) It is desirable, to both the SSA and the City of Chula Vista, to relocate the existing SSA operations to this location to eliminate certain negative impacts present at the existing location. Additionally, approving this application for a CUP will eliminate the concentrated gathering of teenage minors in the evening hours at this location and all of the problems that are associated with the current use. 2) The approval of this CUP will enhance the overall welfare of the surrounding residents due to the elimination of evening noise associated with the concentrated gathering of teenage minors. 3) The use contemplated in this application complies with all city regulations and conditions. 4) Approving this application will not adversely affect the general plan of the city. 3 - 11 ~lfc- -.- .. - - - - P I ann n g & Building Planning Division Department DE'velopmf'nt Processing CITY OF CHUIA VISTA Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any adion upon matters that will require discretionary action by the Council, Planning Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista election must be filed. The following iniormation must be disclosed: 1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor,.subcontractor, material supplier. .,b,..) Is....~..cj~~.. t'M6~~~~, UL- ________ -- , -------- ~ -.......... " If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals with a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/partnership) entity. - ------ 2. -btJ ::;c::"....1'rC- ~ ............... ~ - -~ If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-proiit organization or trust-list the names of any person serving as director oi the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. 3. , ~ ----- ~ Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, orlndependent contractors you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter. ~ -------- 4. ,t;~AJr- -:t!f.e aA/5~tJAA$ 4tm1vr: eN. IS ~,r ~: ~At!;t# ~ . Has any person' associated with this contract had any financial dealings with an official" of the City of Chula Vista as it relates to this contract within the past 12 months. Yes_ No-L .. -.......... ~ , 5. \ ...... ""-- '" ..... " ~ If Yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official" may have in this contract. ~ ~ "'---.. 6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the past twelve (12) months to a current member of the Chula Vista City Council? No)(. Yes _If yes, which Council member? 3 -12 City Of Chula Vista Disclosure Statement - Page 2 7. Have YDU prDvided mDre than 5340 (Dr an ttem Df equivalent value) tD an Dfficial" Df the City of Chula Vista in the past twelve (12) months? (This includes being a source of income, money tD retire a legal debt, gift. loan, etc.) Yes_ Noi . If Yes. wfl official" and what was the nature of item provided? Date: /tJ#o lot:. / , .hN' T'S~ Print or type name Df ContractDr/Applicant Person is defined as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, .assDciatiDn, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city, municipality, district, or other political subdivisiDn, -or any other group Dr combination acting as a unit. ., Official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning CommissiDner, Member of a board, commission, or committee Df the City, employee, or staff members. 3 -13 276 Fourth Avenu~ (hula Vista California 91910 (619) 691-5101 ~\~ -l!- - - P I ann n g & Building Planning Division I Department Development Proc~ssing env OF CHULA VISTA APPLICATION APPENDIX C Development Permit Processing Agreement Permit Applicant: Applicant's Address: Type of Permit: Agreement Date: Deposit Amount: 7i~ [Mv........,,~A-Ti b...J LLt ':]of (,J,8Sr (311niQC)W t'T'f ~r;., t{' k tJ:ln c..UP. /() /,rd M. . , This Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation ("Ctty") and the forenamed applicant for a development permit ("Applicant"), effective as of the Agreement Date set forth above, is made with reference to the following facts: Whereas, Applicant has applied to the City for a permit of the type afore referenced ("Permit") which the City has required to be obtained as a condition to permitting Applicant to develop a parcel of property; and, Whereas, the City will incur expenses in order to process said permit through the various departments and before the various boards and commissions of the City ("Processing Services"); and, , Whereas the purpose of this agreement is to reimburse the ~for all expenses it will incur in connection with providing the Processing Services; Now, therefore, the parties do hereby agree, in exchange for the mutual promises herein contained, as follows: 1. Applicant's Duty to Pay. Applicant shall pay all of City's expenses incurred in providing Processing Services related to Applicant's Permit, including all of City's direct and overhead costs related thereto. This duty of Applicant shall be referred to herein as "Applicant's Duty to Pay." 1.1. Applicant's Deposit Duty. As partial performance of Applicant's Duty to Pay, Applicant shall deposit the amount aforereferenced ("Deposit"). 1.1.1. City shall charge its lawful expenses incurred in providing Processing Services against Applicant's Deposit. If, afjer the conclusion of processing Applicant's Permit, any portion of the Deposit remains, City shall return said balance to Applicant without interest thereon. If, during the processing of Applicant's Permit, the amount of the Deposit becomes exhausted, or is imminently likely to become exhausted in the opinion of the e City, upon notice of same by City, Applicant shall forthwtth provide such additional deposit as City shall calculate as reasonably necessary to continue Processing Services. The duty of Applicant to initially deposit and to supplement said deposit as herein required shall be known as "Applicant's Deposit Duty". 2. City's Duty. City shall, upon the condition that Applicant is no in breach of Applicant's Duty to Payor Applicant's Deposit Duty, use good faith to provide processing services in relation to Applicant's Permit application. 2.1. City shall have no liability hereunder to Applicant for the failure to process Applicant's Permit application, or for failure to process Applicant's Permit wtthin the time frame requested by Applicant or estimated by City. 3 -14 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista California 91910 (619) 691-5101 P I ann n g & Building Planning Division Department Development Processing ellY OF CHUlA VISTA Development Permit Processing Agreement - Page 2 2.2. By execution of this agreement Applicant shall have no right to the Permit for which Applicant has applied. City shall use its discretion in valuating Applicant's Permit Application without regard to Applicant's promise to pay for the Processing Services, or the execution of the Agreement. 3. Remedies. 3.1. Suspension of Processing In addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the right to suspend andlor withhold the processing of the Permit which is the subject matter of this Agreement, as well as the Permit which may be the subject matter of any other Perma which Applicant has before the City. 3.2. Civil Collection In addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the right to collect all sums which are or may become due hereunder by civil action, and upon instituting litigation to collect same, the prevailing pariy shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs. 4. Miscellaneous. 4.1 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any pariy shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such pariy, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested at the addresses identified adjacent to the signatures of the parties represented. 4.2 Governing LawNenue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chuia Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this Agreement, and performance hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista. 4.3. Multiple Signatories. If there are multiple signatories to this agreement on behalf of Applicant, each of such signatories shall be jointiy and severally liable for the performance of Applicant's duties herein set forth. 4.4. Signatory Authority. This signatory to this agreement hereby wanrants and represents that he is the duly designated agent for the Applicant and has been duly authorized by the Applicant to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Applicant. Signatory shall be personally liable for Applicant's Duty to Pay and Applicant's Duty to Deposit in the event he has not been authorized to execute this Agreement by Applicant. 4.5 Hold Harmless. Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and employees, from and against any claims, suits, actions or proceedings, judicial or administrative, for writs, orders, injunction or other relief, damages, liability, cost and expense (including wIThout limitation attorneys' fees) arising out of City's actions in processing or issuing Applicant's Permit, or in exercising any discretion related thereto including but not limited to the giving of proper environmental review, the hoiding of public hearings, the extension of due process rights, except only for those claims, suits, actions or proceedings arising from the soie negligence or sole willful conduct of the City, its officers, or employees known to, but not objected to, by the Applicant. Applicant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorney's fees and liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgement or not. Further, Applicant, at its own expense, shall, upon wrnten request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the City, its officers, agents, or employees. Applicant's indemnification of City shall not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the 3 -15 276 Fourth Avenue Chula' _ ,910 (619) 691-5101 P I ann n g & Building Planning Division Department Development Processing em OF CHULA VISTA Development Permit Processing Agreement - Page 3 Applicant. At its sole discretion, the City may participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shali not relieve the applicant of any obligation imposed by this condition. 4.6 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement against the City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City of Chula Vista and acted upon by the City of Chula Vista in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are inconporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the implementation of same. Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the punpose of resolving any dispute over the tenms of this Agreement. Now therefore, the parties hereto, having read and understood the tenms and conditions of this agreement, do hereby express their consent to the tenms hereof by setting their hand hereto on the date set forth adjacent thereto. Dated: folD! oh . BY:/?;/'- City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA Dated: By: 3 -16 276 Fourth Avenue Chula "'~HQ I.-dllTornla "1910 (619) 691-5101 CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07-022 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) WHEREAS, the parcel, which is the subject matter of this resolution, is represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description is located at 626 L Street, Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 2006 a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on behalf of the Chula Vista Social Security Building, LLC ("Applicant") for the establishment of the Social Security Administration's office at the existing building located at 626 L Street, within the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project (Southwest Sub-Area) ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the application for Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and based on this review the project qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary; and WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation for consideration of the Project 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 and residents within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, at least ten (l0) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely on January 25,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation considered all reports, evidence, and testimony presented at the public hearing with respect to the application. 3 -17 CVRC Resolution No. 2007- Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022, subject to the conditions listed above, for the establishment of the Social Security Administration office at 626 L Street, within the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project (Southwest Sub-Area). Presented by: Approved as to form by ~bLL221~P4 /fut-r oore General Counsel Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development J :\COMMDEV\CVRC\CVRC Meetings\Staff Reports\2007\O 1 ~25-06\SociaJ Security CUP\CVRC Reso]ution~ 1.doc 3 -18 EXHIBIT A C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT LOCATOR ~~ Chula Vista Social Security PROJECT DESCRIP'T1ON: C) . Building MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT Request Proposing CUP to allow 16,021 Sq. Ft. Social ADDRESS: 626 L St "'--....... '''llinislration OlIices. SCALE: FILE HUM! 3 -19 NORTH No Scale PC s.w.o13 .. .- __.___I__,,___~___'___n""''''''' _..J._................. RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07-22 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) A. RECITALS 1. Project Site WHEREAS, the parcel, which is the subject matter of this resolution, is represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description is located at 626 L Street; and 2. Project; Applications for Discretionary Approval WHEREAS, on October 12, 2006 a duly verified application a Conditional Use Permit (PCC-07-022) was filed with the City of Chula Vista on behalf of the applicant requesting a conditional use permit enable the establishment of the Social Security Administration office at the building located at 626 L Street ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary; and 3. Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and City Council Record on Application WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation held an advertised public hearing on this Project on January 25, 2007, and voted to recommend that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022, in accordance with the findings listed below; and WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced on this Project before the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at their public hearing held on January 25, 2007, and the minutes and resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding; and WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PPC-07- 022 was held before the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to receive the recommendation of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, and to hear public testimony with regard to the same. 3 - 20 Resolution No. 2007- Page 2 WHEREAS, the City Council held an advertised public hearing on the project on January 25, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue and, after hearing staff presentation and public testimony, the Council voted to approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-07 -022 in accordance with the findings listed below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows: B. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and based on this review the project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. The City Council finds that, in the exercise of its independent judgment, as set forth in the record of its proceedings, the application for Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 is exempt from environmental review as a Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS The City Council does hereby make the findings required by CVMC 19.14.080 for the issuance of conditional use permits, as herein below set forth, and sets forth, there under, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated findings to be made. 1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The proposed use is necessary at the proposed location in order to continue to provide the community with the services provided by the Social Security Administration. As the SSA office located in Downtown Chula Vista closes, another facility must be made available to the SSA to provide its services to the community. The issuance of the Conditional Use Permit will implement the policies of the General Plan by allowing the establishment of a public/quasi- public use (SSA office) that provides beneficial services to the community and will provide a facility with all the appropriate amenities, which will facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of federal services to the community. The location of the use at this site meets the needs of the larger community. 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. 3 - 21 Resolution No. 2007- Page 3 The location of the SSA office at 626 L Street will not 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 use will provide a good service to the community in a way that will not cause any problems to the surrounding vicinity because the use complies with the rules and regulations of the City of Chula Vista. It is a use that does not pose any problems to the area because the site and the building have all the required amenities to accommodate visitors, employees and administrators. The facilities have ample parking spaces, appropriate site access and circulation and easy access to public and private transportation systems. The proposed use is a governmental office that provides beneficial services to the community. 3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in this code for such use. The use, as proposed, complies with the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance in terms of building requirements, parking, landscaping, access and circulation. The conditions imposed on the project, as shown in the list of conditions attached to this resolution, will insure that the use complies with all requirements of the City of Chula Vista and that the use will not be detrimental to those persons and improvements in the vicinity. 4. That the granting of this conditional use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency. The Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City because its issuance is consistent with the policies and guidelines of the General Plan. The issuance of the Conditional Use Permit will implement the policies of the General Plan by allowing the establishment of a public/quasi-public use (SSA office) that provides beneficial services to the community and will provide a facility with all the appropriate amenities, which will facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of federal services to the community. The location of the use at this site meets the needs of the larger community. The issuance of the Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022 is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and is supported by public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice. D. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Prior to the issuance of any permits required by the City of Chula Vista for the use of the subject property in reliance upon this approval, the applicant shall satisfy the following requirements: I. The subject property shall be maintained in substantial conformance with the approved application, plans, and color and material board, except as modified herein. 2. Applicant shall submit all final interior and exterior design plans, landscape and irrigation plans, solid waste and recycling plans for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 3 - 22 Resolution No. 2007- Page 4 3. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, Applicant shall install a set of benches and tables, as approved by the Landscape Planner, at the lawn area immediately in front of the building's entrance for SSA office patrons. 4. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, additional trees shall be planted, as approved by the Landscape Planner, along the western building elevation to break up the boxy form of the building. 5. The windows to be installed at the north and west building facades shall be subject to the review and satisfaction of the Police Department. 6. The applicant/owner shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and in any case where it does not comply, this permit is subject to modification or revocation. 7. This permit shall become void and ineffective if not used or extended within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.600 of the Municipal Code. 8. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified, or deleted conditions imposed after approval of this 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. 9. The applicant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the 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 City arising directly or indirectly from a) City's approval and issuance of this permit, b) 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 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. Applicant's Signature Date 3 - 23 Resolution No. 2007- Page 5 PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 10. The plans comply, prior to issuance of building permits, with applicable codes and requirements, including but not limited to 2001 CBC, CFC, CMC, CPC, ADA, and 2004 CEC requirements. II. Complete landscape plans shall be provided with the building permit submittal for review and approval of the Landscape Planner Landscape plans shall be complete and satisfy all requirements of the City Landscape Manual prior to issuance of building permits. 12. Landscape design shall provide adequate screening of the parking area from the public right of way per the requirements of the City Landscape Manual and the City Design Manual. A small turf area would be considered appropriate and correct, however a hedgerow or some other design solution for parking lot screening needs to be provided. The ultimate design should be provided on the detailed landscape plan submitted with the building permit application. 13. The current irrigation system needs to be analyzed and brought up to current industry and city standards. Provide this information on the detailed landscape plan submitted with the building permit application. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 14.Twenty-foot access at the site entrance and parking lot shall be provided for Fire Department vehicles at all times. 15.Any modifications to the existing Fire Alarm System shall require a separate submittal to the Chula Vista Fire Department Prevention Division. 16. Plans submitted to the Fire Department shall include the location of the nearest fire hydrants. 17.Plan check fees shall be required for verification of existing life safety systems (fire sprinklers, fire alarm and fire hydrants). IS.Minimum size Fire Extinguishers shall be 2AIOBC and shall be located every 75 feet of travel. 19.Knox Box shall be required for Fire Department access to the building front entrance and fire riser room. Order forms are available through the Fire Department. 20.Policy 2916 (construction site policy for compliance with fire safety provisions) shall be signed and included with submitted plans. 21.Plans shall include information on sprinkler density for this building and inlclude placard information from riser. 3 - 24 Resolution No. 2007- Page 6 GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 22.The applicant shall develop and submit a Recycling and Solid Waste Management Plan for construction and demolition debris through to occupancy to tbe Environmental Services Program Manager for review and approval as part of the permit process. 23.The plan shall demonstrate those steps the Applicant will take to comply with Municipal Code, including but not limited to Section 8.24, 8.25 and 19.58.340 and meet the State mandate to reduce or divert at least 50% of tbe waste generated by all residential, commercial and industrial developments (including demolition and construction phases). 24.The applicant shall contract with the City's franchise hauler throughout the construction and occupancy phases oftbe project. ENGINEERING CONDITIONS: 25.Prior to the issuance of building permits, Applicant shall obtain a construction permit from the Engineering Department to perform any work required witbin tbe public right-of-way. 26.Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, Applicant shall repair orreplace sections of the sidewalk in front of the property tbat may cause a trip hazard next to the SDG&E vault. 27. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, Applicant shall replace or repair the section of driveway apron and gutter that is cracked and broken at the west entrance to the property. 28.All driveways must comply with ADA requirements. Pedestrian ramps, where required, shall be constructed per ADA standards and approved by the City. 29.Applicant shall pay the applicable Engineering fees based on the final plans submitted. E. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020(d)(l) NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(l), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tbat tbe 90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or otber exaction described in tbis resolution begins on tbe effective date of this resolution and any such protest must be in a manner that complies witb Section 66020(a) and failure to follow timely tbis procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void or annul imposition. The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection witb this project; and it does not apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or otber exactions which have been given notice similar to tbis, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which tbe Statute of Limitations has previously expired. 3 - 25 Resolution No. 2007- Page 7 F. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council 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 invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chula Vista City Council does hereby: determined that the project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines and thereby approves Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-022, subject to conditions listed above, for the establishment of the Social Security Administration office at the building located at 626 L Street, within the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project (Southwest Sub-Area). Presented by: Approved as to form by Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development ~~)?je< ~ Ann oore . CifS: Attorney . J :\COMMDEV\CYRC\CYRC Meetings\Staff Reports\2007\O I ~2S-06\Social Security CUP\CC Resolution-l.doc 3 - 26 EXHIBIT A C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT LOCATOR ~ Chula Vista Social Security PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS .C) . Building PROJECT Request Proposing CUP to allow 16,021 Sq. Ft. Social ADDRESS: 626 L St ~ oritv A.!"1inislration OIIices. SCALE: FILE NUMB 3 - 27 NORTH No Scale PC( .07.013 . ___L ~ ~..._......... _--'_ "'..............