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Home My WebLink About2006-06-12 RCC MEMO\llll ~~~~°~ Memorandum CHUTA VI574 llepartment of Planning and Building DATE: June 12, ?006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Planning Commission Resource Conservation Commission Design Review Conmrittee Board of Appeals and Advisors Growth Management Oversight Commission FROM: Jim Sandoval, A1CP Director of Planning and Building SUE3JECT: June ?006 "Planning and Building News" IL is our pleasure to provide you the latest copy of the "Planning and Building News". This publication is intended to assist our customers by providing uselul information. If you have any questions please contact Nancy Lytle, Development Process Manager at (691-5114) or nryself (691-500? ). Cc: City Manager Assistant City Managers Department Heads J: ~plauning~jimVPIngS~,Bldg Neese memo doe \~~~ un or CHUTA VISfA LONE. 2006 planning- eT' ` building ...... ........... ...... news Customer Service Improvements We want to thank all of our cusmmers for Vnur patience during our remodeling and while we are housed in temporary quarters. The City is remodeling our permanent otlices and public arun[cr. Thcv will be much more comfor[able for you when we reopen in early 200. Some of you mi7;}n he wonderinx hat we did during those few days we were closed. Primarily, eve packed up all your plans, our records, 61es, utlin~ supplies and furniture and relocated them from our pennancn[ huilding to our temporary offices. However, the office closure also offered us an opporRtniry to mete mgether and discuss some customer service improvements. We came up uvi[h several ideas that should reduce vour counter wait times and make that experience a li[tle hi[ easier and quicker fur yuu: • We have insealled a second printer so [hat we can prim muhiple receipts and permia at the same time. 1'hia should reduce your wait time. • We have issued two-way radios to our Planning Division mounter staff so they can call for back-up help and managers when the lines become too long. Phis should also reduu your wait time, • We arc working on an auurma[ed calendar [hat tells the technicians where all the meetings are happening in C~.iry Hall. When yuu show up at our wun[cr for a meeting, we will soon be able to direct you immediately m the right meeting place. We have other Brea[ ideas [hat you will begin to scr being implemented soon.'f it help us ensure we are on the right [rack, we'd really like your opinions and ideas. Please mke time to wmple[c [he survev enclosed in this newslct[er and return it a, any ul our staff members or via mail. You can also submit [hc. survey online a[ www.chulavista~a. guv/Surveys/Police/Planning2006_6naLh[m. ~ Planning and Building on the Web We are constantly working to improve our service via she Internet. When was the last rime you visited us online? www.chulavista. ca.govt sc/pb ~) U R M 1 ~ 5 ~ L~ N it to gxiidz rbe phvriral rlewelo[~rnent aftbe Cary through the bnplrtrtrnrnkon ofrFie General P/roe rend Bruldireg Codce: lY ~•,are rorrerniued to enhancing flee yurtliry ofGft in our rwrrrnanairy 7rV p~rnairrq far roaord irzfrur[na five andpuhlic reroirer, prorertion of the enoirnnmevG andgrornatron of high r/ttrf[iry mcirtl artrf erornunac grmnrh. www.chulavistaca.gov/sc/pb ~~V~ planning ~' building nn of CHULAVISTA news Architecture's Link to Global Warming Parr of the Planners Rruwn community to design all new buildings Rag tittles, Planning & Building and developments to use half the hosted a Ieaure on March 20th by fossil Fuel energy they would tYpi~ally in[entationally recognized architect consume. Addi[ionally the proposal Edward Macria, AIA. :+~^ ^~ asks that csis[ing huildim~s r Mazria, the founder ~. transition m renewable of Architeenuc ~ ` merge unueea.l~hasc ?030, explained measures will help i5 how advances } ~ ~ - reduce and srahilir,e of modern & - - emissions, and technology - ~ "" ~'*' reverse them since the 19'Os, ~,~ ~ to aucptabe 3 such as unsive ~ 1 __ _ ~ - '1` levels, which is velar systsm s+5-~f~ key in keepinK designs, natural `t, :1 ' ~ >;lobal worming io heating, cooling and . ,~~~"~ aPProximarcly a dcgrcc vcn Lila[ion, and day ~enrigrude ("CI ahovc iod'v y's lighting strategics siv keys to reducing level. Mozria explains chat, "Wc kunw the consumption oFlhssil fuel energy. [hest to rgea arc readily adtievublr and "l Inkunwingly, the ar<hicecmre and that most buildings atn be dcaigncd io building mmmuni[v is responsihle lur use only a sm:dl amount nt energy ai almost halFof all U.S. greenhouse gas lisle or no additional co.r.. " cmissium anntcdlti' ~~ scared Marria. "hhe Fur more infoi motion nn "'030 °t'.hallengc" sets targces Ibr the Anhiicaurc ZU411, eisit m~ww. nrchiicaure and building architcaum21131Lorg. • Save money and cool global warming An average horeaefiold can save three or u:ore tour of greerrhoure gayer ared hundreds ofdol~rtra each year by doing rirnfile tbiug,, sza-h as: • Turn off unnecessary lighting and your computer when not in use • Insulate your water heater and home • Use ceiling fans, natural ventilation and window shades instead of air conditioning • Compost your yard clippings and plant trees • Walk and bicycle whenever safe and possible • Recycle bottles, cans, cardboard, and paper workshop on Solar Energy Regulations The City of Chula Vista will he hosting a workshop un May 37 m discuss wavs in which [he City can help promu[e the use of photovoltaic sysrenu in ouruct. We'll be ctllang about what is working and what needs m be imposed m order for this mdustrv to flourish in Chula Vista. 1'hc City has :dreadv taken some steps, like reducing pcrma h-cs to cnuxirage insnllatinns, but we know then arc n[hei things tha[ will mtprovc dtc process. WL arc also aware that, with the potential rapid glow th uf[hi+ industp~ in the Funuc, the till. ofimprol u~ instillations rises sigmliumtly. Presen~ing chc integrity of this relatively new indusu~y will he important to all of us. 'Phis workshop is aimed at s[aning an open dialog hctvrccn nc~ designcu and installers nt these systans, city oFficials, and represenia[ives From SDG&F. and the S:m Diego Regional I~.nergy OFhce I'he workshop will start at 5:311 p. m. end will he held in [hc City Council Chambers at .°6 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista. • www.chulavis[aca.gov/sc/ph JUNL 2()()C which Zone Are You In? Any new building, remodel nr add-on to any existing building must he considered energy efhcicnt by Califimtia's Energy S[andards.'I'he specific requirements fur your projec.[ depend upon which Climate Zone your property falls within. His[arically, the Calitbmia Energy ('.ummiseiun has identihed Chula Visa as being wi[hin Clima[c lone'. However, beginning April 2006, a change has ucuuicd. Fhc availability of more detailed Climate Zone maps and the eastern expansion oFChula Vista's city boundariev have idcntibed some areas of the City that arc wi[hin Climam Zcmc 10.'lu vcnfy pour zone, you can visit the Ci[ys website at www.chulavistnca.gov and search keyword ' %one 10.' Lnfo nnation regarding Climate Zunc 10 requirements can be uhr.iined a[ C;alitornia P.ncrgy Commission wcbsite Iwww.enerlry~.ut.gov) or tut additional information about the requirements consult your energy wnsultant. Zone 10 Requirements C.lima[c Znmc 1 U is more res[ric[ive than Climate'/,one''. Following are some of the possihlc additional requirements fire Zunc 70: • Higher K-value for insulation • Kadiunt Barrier (u ieAeaive surface drat helps to reduce solar heal gain into the auic) • Higher ethcicncy windows (lower L~-factor and lower Solar Heai Cain C;oefricient (SHGC) • Dnet insulation with higher K-value ~ Abandoned vehicles Do you have an inoperable vehicle on your property that you've been trying to get rid of but cant because you lost the paperwork, or it's too expensive to fix? Is there an inoperable vehicle in your neighborhood creating an eyesore? We can help! As a public service, Chula Vistas Code Enforcemem can arrange to have abandoned vehicles removed from properties ulitolutely %ree ofehurge. "Phis service is made possible through funds received from the State of California's Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. Call us and we will take care of all dre derails. In return, you'll be helping your community by creating cleaner, safer and more heautifid neighborhoods to live in. For more information, call Code Enforcement a[ 619-691-5280. ~ Improve Your t~~' Public Speaking Skills Ifyoure nervous speaking in Iron[ of people, or simply want m improve your oral communication shills, nc~ City of (:hula Vista has a great pmgram for you! We arc tbrming a local l'oannnasters Group. At loasnnastcn, members learn o. listen effectively, m think nn vow feet and to speak conhdemly in a fiicodh and supportive envi~onmcnt. "Chula Vista (-.iq~ Speakcii~ im~itcs you m attend an upcoming meeting and learn more about the program, with nu obligation ro join. The group will meet at Nunn each Ist and 3rd'hucsday of [he month in (.hula Vista City Hall, Conference Koom 0101 at 2'6 Nounh Avenue Feel free m bring your lunch and a h~icnd. Pxcn~nnc is wdcomc. for nave intorma[inn, please call Icff Steicheu at I61 `1)585-5''''8 ur R:thhia Phillip !6191 409-5490. • SUBSCRIBE TO AN E VERSION OF THIS NEWSLETTER: www.chulnvis[aca.guv/City_Services/Development_Services/Plannin~Building/ WhatsNew/default. asp www. chulavistaca.gov/sc/pb Juror zoo6 ~~~ planning eT' building an of CHULAVISTA news The Best in Customer S~ztisfdetion Let + face i[-, no one likes t wait in line. And, when you finally get co the front, no matter wha[ the situation, a smilr and a "drank you for wai[in~' can make all nc~ difference in whether Vou walk away satis5cd with the service you ntieived. It's that simple. Maybe its the years of experience in the banking industry, or the many hunts of formal customer service gaining she's mceived, but somehow, as [hc cusmmcrs a[ chc Planning aaun[cr can at[est, Hilda Almejo ranks right up there with the hest when i[ comes co cusmmer satisfuttion. Prior to her now eight-year career with the City OI (:hula Vista, Almejo worked in banking in a variety of positions from teller m manager. All were positions that placed her working directly with cusmmers and in some cases jutting communin~ oun-cach asses in banking. W'hcn she vegan with the City in 1998, ;he worked in the Finance Department and transfcu cd m Planning and Building seeking an oppormniry to Icarn about development .ervices and continue her interface with the public. "Though the subject matter is very different from het background, Hilda has become very good at answering our customerw questions. She is very resourcehd and will track down the infornation;' slates Merlin Miller, [he supervisor for Planning counter opet-ations. When asked hn philosophy about her job as Devclopmen[ Sci vice Technician (PST), it is simply "1 want the public ro get my best scivice,° she says sincerely. °I always try nr put myself in the ursromers shocx and year [hero the way I would wan[ hr he u~eated.° Phis attitude has won Almejo much praise Irom customers and co-workcu alike. "When we tall}' our cus[omer comment cards, kiilda is mnsis[cntly the DST in Planning chat receives the most positive feedback from ottr nrsnnners. She is also a pleasure m work with,° umdudes Miller. So, if you have to wait in line m check zoning information or submi[ au application to Planning, we hope the smile waiting at the counter makrs the overall experience worth your time. ~ Did You Know? Major Vehicle Repair (other than changing rims, oil or spark plugs) of motorcycles, trucks, tars, boats, campers and trailers is generally prohibited in any residential zone unless repair work is coredurted in a garage, carport or behind a rnlid fence or wall not less than siz feet in height. i,'. ~' F N I S For tirrzc artil Lnrretion of these rrreetirags, ple~ue rrdL 619-69/ SI01 ............................................................. May 37 Solar Energy Workshop fr~u• S Design Review Committee and Resource Conservation Commission Hearings /one ' GMOC Public Workshop /rare 14 Planning Commission Hearing lane 1 S joint City Council /Planning Commission / GMOC Annual Repnr[ Mccting lzerze 19 llesign Review Committee and Resource Conservation Commission Hearings lunr~lH PLanningCommission Hearing July 3 Resource Conservation Commission Hearing julP 111 Design Review Committc~c Hearing Jrrly 11 Planning Commission Hearing July P Resource Gmsrrvarion Commission I (caring /uly 74 Design Review Committee Hearing /rely 26 Planning Commission Hearing CONTACT Administration (619)691-51(11 Building Main Office (6191 691-SZ" 2 Gaolers Office 1619) 409-5868 Permit Infonnatiun (619) 691-500' Code Enforcemen[ (619) 69L-5280 Business Licenses (619) 6`11-5272 Inspections (619) 409-5434 Planning Zoning Information (619) 585-5621 www.chulavistaca.gov/sdpb