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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Reports/1992/06/08 (2) DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Summary Staff Recort CASE NO. DRC-92-48 MEETING DATE: June 8. 1992 AGENDA NO. ..l...- BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of Medical Center Facility PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Kaiser Permanente. Chula Vista Medical Center 2301 Fenton Street PROJECT APPLICANT: EastLake Develocment Comcany 900 Lane Avenue. Suite 100 Chula Vista. CA A. Environmental An Environmental Impact Report (EIR-92-01) has been prepared for this project and will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council for certification. Section lS02S(c) of the EIR guidelines state that adYisory bodies, such as DRC, shall reyiew and consider an EIR or Negative Declaration in draft or final form. In this instance, review of the subject project has been accelerated in order to meet established public hearing deadlines and, therefore, the Environmental Review Coordinator recommends that DRC consider EIR-92-01 in a draft form. B. Recommendation 1. Review and consider Draft EIR-92-01. 2. Revi ew th is project and forward a pos it i ve recommend at ion for the approva 1 of th is project to the Planni ng Commi ss i on and City Council subject to the following conditions: a. Approval of this project shall be contingent upon approval of the General Development Pl an and Sect i ona 1 Planni ng Area (SPA) plan amendment for EastLake I, approval of CUP 92-10, approval of the amendment to the Master Gradi ng Pl an, and approval and adoption of Precise Plan Guidelines and Conceptual Master Plan for the EastLake Activity Center. b. Any mitigation measures required by EIR-92-01 are hereby incorporated herein and shall be implemented in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. c. The fi'nal site development plan shall indicate the precise number and locations of handicap, van, camper and emergency vehicle parking stalls, and shall be subject to staff review and approval. DRC-92-48 Page 2 d. The proposed parking structure design shall be modified as follows: The Phase II parking segment shall be reduced from 7 levels to 6 levels. The southern portion of Phase III shall be reduced from 9 levels to 6 levels. The northern portion of Phase III shall be reduced from 9 levels to 7 levels and horizontal staggering of the upper parking levels along Eastlake Parkway shall be incorporated along the northerly facing parking structure elevations. Additional articulation (recesses, projections, planter areas) shall be provided on the easterly facing parking structure eleYations. The modified parking structure design staff for final review and approval building permits for Phase I. f. A detailed landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City landscape Architect for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for any structure within Phase I. e. shall be submitted to prior to issuance of g. The proposed parking structure design shall incorporate a substant i a 1 amount of 1 andscape planter areas. Speci fi c information on the proposed number, design and locations of planters as well as planter landscaping materials shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. h. The final landscaping and irrigation plan shall provide specific tree size information, detailed roof garden treatment and hardscape materials specifications. i. The proposed plant palette shall incorporate a substantial number of drought tolerant materials. The ultimate plant material selection shall include "vernacular Californian" shrub and tree species. j. landscaping and a full-height decorative screen wall shall be provided along the southerly and westerly side of the cool ing tower enclosure. Screen wall design details shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. DRC-92-48 Page 3 k. Details and/or specifications for the entry canopy, covered walkway and pedestrian bridge design shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. . 1. Specific exterior wall color and building materials samples for all structures within the facil ity shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. m. A comprehensive sign program shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of any sign permits. n. Approval of this project shall be contingent upon compliance with all City of Chula Vista Planning, Engineering, Fire and Building and Housing Department requirements and any additional requirements imposed by the State Architect's Office. C. Proiect Settina The project site is located at the northwest corner of EastLake Parkway and Fenton Street, within the EastLake I SPA area. The site is bounded on the north and east by the EastLake Business Center on the south by the southern port i on of the EastLake Act i vi ty Center, and on the west by the proposed SR-125 right-of-way. The currently vacant 30.6 acre site has been rough-graded in accordance wi th the approved master gradi ng pl an for the EastLake I SPA. Howeyer, due to the proposed land use mix and site design changes within the EastLake Act i vity Center, some re-gradi ng wi thi n the subject project site has been deemed necessary and will be implemented as part of this proposal. (See existing topography map - sheet '8 and proposed grading plan - sheet '9.) D. Proiect DescriDtion The Kaiser Permanente Chula Vista Medical Center proposal includes a request for the phased construction of a 485,000 sq. ft. medical office building, a 450-bed hospital facility, parking structures and on-grade parking areas, outdoor activity areas, and a central plant and util ity yard area (see project data under project phasing for detailed information) . A number of discretionary actions, inclusive of a General Development Plan and Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan amendment for EastLake I, a conditional use permit, adoption of Master precise plan guidelines for the EastLake ActiYity Center and an amendment to the Master Grading Plan will be required in addition to project design review and approval; therefore, staff reconvnends that approval of this precise development plan be made contingent upon approval of all of the aforementioned discretionary actions, and any conditions herewith. DRC-92-48 Page 4 E. Proiect Phasina The subject development is proposed to be implemented through a three-phase construction program. Construction is anticipated to begin in 1993 while completion of the first phase is projected to occur in 1995. The first phase would be devoted to the construction of medical and administrative office space and will include construction of the Phase 1 MOB, the Phase IS-level parking structure increment, Phase I of the central plant, perimeter landscaping and road improvements. The second phase of the complex would be devoted to the construction of in-patient uses (i.e., Phase II hospital) and the Phase II 6-level parking structure segment. Phase II would begin approximately one-year after the start of Phase I and is ant i c i pated to be completed by 1997. The th i rd phase of the project, whi ch i ncl udes the fi na 1 wi ng of the hospi tal, Phase II I parki ng structure expans i on and the expans i on of the central pl ant area will be constructed when demand warrants the provision of additional hospital beds and medical office space. The anticipated cumulative building areas and parking spaces which will be available upon completion of each development phase are as follows: Phase I HOB Interim Build-out Central Plant {20,000 Parking Structure Parking Surface Parking Total Parking Phase II Hospital - 227 beds (515,000 sq. ft.) HOB (257,166 sq. ft.) Parking Structure Parking 2,070 Surface Parking 445 Total Parking 2,515 (165,257 sq. ft.) sq. ft.) 957 parking 148 Darkina 1,105 parking spaces soaces spaces Phase III Hospital - 450 beds (785,000 sq. ft.) MOB (485,000 sq. ft.) Central Plant (30,000 sq. ft.) Parking Structure Parking 4,123 Surface Parking ~ Total Parking 4,271 DRC-92-48 Page 5 F. Precise Plan Guidelines The proposed development is located within the EastLake I Activity Center and is subject to compl iance with the Precise Plan guidelines for the aforementioned area (see attached Exhibit A). G. Backaround On April 27, 1992, the Design Review Committee evaluated the proposed project's architecture and site design and expressed concerns on the following project design related items: Length and massing of the proposed parking structure, especially along the westerly building facade. Proposed setbacks for the hospital and medical office building structure, specifically Phase III nursing tower and Phase III medical office building expansion. Medical office building overall "monolithic" form. Spatial and architectural relationships between the medical office building and the southern portion of the Activity Center. Central Plant area screening. Design and screening of the courtyard area between the medical office building and hospital loading areas. Color palette and use of materi a 1 s on buil di ngs and common space areas. Processing and consideration of Phase III. On May 15, 1992, the project architect presented to staff a number of schematic design solutions and modifications which were planned to be incorporated within the previously presented design scheme in order to address the concerns raised by the DRC on April 27, 1992. Staff informally endorsed the proposed modifications which included: a. Reduction of Phase II parking segment from 7 levels to 6 levels. b. Reduction of the southern portion of Phase III parking structure from 9 levels to 6 levels. c. Reduct i on of the northern port ion of Phase II I parki ng structure increment from 9 1 evel s to 7 1 evel sand hori zonta 1 staggeri ng of upper parking levels along EastLake Parkway. DRC-92-48 Page 6 d. Horizontal staggering of Phase III MOB building mass. The aforementioned design modifications, due to time constrains, were not included within the final submittal package, and will be presented by the applicant for consideration and final approval during the June 8, 1992 DRC hearing. H. Staff Analysis I. Project Data Assessor's Parcel Number: 595-070-23, 24 (portion of) General Plan Designation: Commercial/Retail Current Zoning: PC (EastLake I SPA) Setbacks: EastLake Parkway building setback - 30 ft. parking setback - 20 ft. Fenton St. building setback - 25 ft. parking setback - 10 ft. SR-125 building setback - 50 ft. parking setback - 10 ft. Height (max): 9 stories Applicable parking ratios: Required No. of Parking: Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Hospital - 1-1/2 parking spaces/bed Medical offices - 1 parking space/200 s.f. Administrative office - 1 parking space/ 300 s. f. I - 750 parking spaces I & II - 1,361 parking spaces I, II & III - 2,776 parking spaces I - 1,105 parking spaces I & II - 2,515 parking spaces I, II & III - 4,271 parking spaces Provided No, of Parking: 2. Site Pl an a. Circulation The proposed plan features a well defined vehicular circulation system which distinguishes and separates service, patient and employee access points, thus minimizing on-site vehicular confl icts. Primary patient and visitor access into the site will be provided via Fenton Street by two driveways. A third driveway, will be constructed between the Medical Office structure and the parking structure and will provide fire and secondary services access. The dri veway off of EastLake Parkway' is intended to accommodate emergency vehicle and staff access into the site. The proposed driveway and on-site parking facilities will be interl inked by a loop road which will provide an uninterrupted vehicular circulation system throughout the site. DRC-92-48 Page 7 Overall, staff finds that the proposed circulation system considers functional needs and circulation patterns associated with the proposed use of the site and addresses the need for clearly defined access points; therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan layout as submitted by the applicant. b. Parking The proposed project includes construction of surface parking and parking structures which would accommodate the anticipated parking needs for each development phase. (See project phasing section). The parking facilities will be strategically located on-site and will be designed in a manner that advocates efficient use of the facilities and traffic safety. A total of 4,271 parking stalls will be provided on site upon completion of Phase III of the project. The proposed parking structure complex will be constructed along the westerly edge of the site, and will provide a physical buffer which will minimize the visual and noise impacts of the proposed SR-125 onto the proposed hea lthcare envi ronment. The southern portion of the parking complex will be dedicated to publ ic (visitor and patient-use) while the northern portion is intended to serve facil i ty employees (doctors and staff). The appl icant has indicated that emergency parking will be located at grade, immediately adjacent to the emergency room area; camper and van parking wi 11 be provided at the southeasterly portion of the site; handicap parking will be accommodated adjacent to the main courtyard entry and within the parking structures. The submitted site plan does not indicate the precise handicap, van, camper and emergency vehicle parking stall location and numbers, therefore, staff recommends that speci fi c i nformat i on as to their number and locations be provided on the final site plan and be subject to staff review and approval. The proposed parking for each development minimum standards for the proposed uses, endorses the proposed parking facility plan. c. Open Space (Plaza/Courtyards) phase exceeds the therefore, staff The proposed medical facility design incorporates open space areas in the form of Plazas, courtyards and roof gardens. DRC-92-48 Page 8 A multi-level public plaza/entry area will be provided between the Medical Offices and the Hospital structure. The uppermost plaza level will be entered at grade from the east and will be 1 inked via a bridge system with the third level of the parking structure. The plaza design will feature enhanced hardscape paving, landscaping materials, and a circular stairway design. In addition to the aforementioned main plaza/entry area, rooftop gardens will be incorporated within the diagnostic and treatment portion of the hospital building and will enhance the views from pat ient rooms as well as overall appearance of the structure. furthermore, a plaza, on the south side of the medical office building, will act as a reinforcing element in establishing an axial visual and physical linkage between the Medical office building and the southern portion of the EastLake activity center area. Staff fi nds the proposed plaza and courtyard area to be well integrated within the overall architectural concept of the facility and to contribute in the improvement of the healthcare environment by expanding and incorporating a variety of open space areas within the proposed campus design. d. Landscapi ng The City Landscape Architect has reviewed and has endorsed the submitted conceptual landscaping plan, however, he has suggested that the foll owi ng reconvnendat ions be i ncl uded as condit ions of project approval and has requested that a revised detailed landscaping and irrigation plan be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 1) The proposed parking structure design should incorporate a substant i a 1 amount of 1 andscape pl anter areas. Spec i fi c information on the proposed number, design and locations of planters as well as planter landscaping materials should be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 2) The final landscaping and irrigation plan should provide specific tree size information, detailed roof garden treatment and hardscape materials specifications. 3) The proposed plant palette should incorporate a substantial number of drought tolerant materials. The ultimate plant material selection should include "vernacular Californian" shrub and tree species. DRC-92-48 Page 9 3. Architecture a. Design Concept The proposed arch i tectura 1 des i gn concept promotes a "layered" building massing which reinforces the informal nature of the community and diminishes the visual impact of the proposed structures. The building design for each one of the structures utilizes a three-tiered hierarchy of articulation, materials and colors, which defines a ground, mid, and top building level and addre'sses sca 1 e, texture, pedestrian interact i on as well as rhythm proportion and overall building element harmony. b. Medical Office Building The proposed MOB structure will anchor the northern terminus of the visual axis which extends through the EastLake Activity Center and terminates within the EastLake Village Shopping Center, on the south side of Otay Lakes Road. The originally proposed contemporary building design was modified in order to address the Committee's concerns relating to the structures monol ithic appearance and the originally proposed 25 ft. building setback for the Phase III portion of the MOB. The appl icant is currently proposing horizontal staggering of the building mass at the lower (2nd) and upper floor levels (8th and 9th). The currently proposed building mass staggering will provide a 25 ft. building setback at the 1st and 2nd floor level, a 40 ft. building setback between 3rd and 7th floors, a 55 ft. setback at the eighth floor level and a 70 ft. setback at the ninth floor. The applicant has also modified the building design patterning of spandrel and glazing surfaces in order to emphasize the architectural element "uniformity" between the Phase 1 and the Phase III portion of the building. Staff finds that the proposed building design, as modified, provides a variety in building massing through a controlled building composition which is more responsive to the adjacent structures within the medical center and to the southern portion of the EastLake Activity Center, and therefore endorses the currently proposed MOB building design. c. Hospital The hospital structure design employs multiple building forms which were derived as a result of interior functional needs. The overall rectangular building mass is accented by three triangular towers, which constitute the nursing section of the facil ity and by an ell iptical vestibule/lobby area. The DRC-92-48 Page 10 building architecture incorporates a complex and intricate geometrical patterning which suggests an "assemblage of building masses" and creates an overall unique architectural composition. Staff endorses the proposed building architecture and recommends approval of its design as submitted by the applicant. d. Parking Structure The proposed parki ng structure design wi 11 incorporate, wi thi n an asymmetrical framework, a variety of openings, projections and recesses which suggest a series of occupied spaces instead of floors of parking. "Waffle" type concrete precast screens will be introduced randomly within the overall building framework to further enhance the appearance of the building. The applicant has provided an alternate parking structure elevation (see sheet 15S) and four parking structure screen studies, in addition to the originally proposed screen pattern design for consideration and approval by the Design Review Committee. Staff favors the west side alternate parking structure elevation design and finds that the proposed massing modifications and parking level reduction (see discussion under Section G. Background of thi s report) wi 11 adequately mi t igate and address the visual impacts of the structure from SR-125. However, staff suggests that additional articulation (projections/recesses and landscaping pl anters) should be provided on the east parking structure elevations, in order to enhance the side of the building which will be visible from the main courtyard as well as adjacent medical office and hospital buildings. Furthermore, staff has reviewed the four additional alternate screen designs and has concluded that any of the four alternatives could provide acceptable design solutions; therefore, it is recommended that the Committee evaluate the five available opt ions, provi de des ign input to the appl i cant as to the most favorable design solution, direct the applicant to modify the parking structure design accordingly and require that the final parking structure design be brought back to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. e. Central Plant/Utility Yard The central plant, cooling towers, and utility yard will be constructed along the north s ide of the s He adjacent to the EastLake Parkway frontage. The central plant and util ity yard DRC-92-48 Page 11 will be substantially right-of-way and will be combination of landscaping lower than the EastLake Parkway screened from the publ ic view by a berming and screen wall elements. The proposed central plant structure reflects a .utilitarian" building appearance which will maintain design consistency with the balance of the buildings within the facility. Staff recommends approval of the conceptual central plant design. The proposed cooling tower will be completely screened from view from the public right-of-way; however, a portion of the tower will be visible from the site's interior (i.e. hospital structure). The applicant proposes installation of a 6 ft. high screen wall along the southerly and westerly side of the cooling towers. Staff recommends that land scapi ng and a full hei ght decorative screen wall enclosure be incorporated within the proposed enclosures des ign. Screen wall des ign details shoul d be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for any building within Phase I. f. Entry Canopies/Covered Walkways/Bridges The proposed archi tectura 1 concept i ncl udes a system of covered walkways, bridges and entry canopies. Two canopies will be incorporated within the hospital design scheme - one at the emergency room ambulance entrance, and one at the emergency room public entrance, -and a third one will be installed within the courtyard entrance adjacent to the drop-off area. A dual-bridge system will link the Phase I and Phase III segment of the MOB with the Phase II hospital section. A covered walkway will connect the central courtyard area with the parking structure complex and will further 1 ink Phase II and Phase III (southern portion) of the parking structure with the hospital facility. The development plan and artists' renderings provide information on canopy, walkway and bridge element locations as well as anticipated design; however, since the aforementioned architectural elements design has not been fully deyeloped, staff recommends that detail and design specifications for those features should be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for any structure within Phase I. g. Building Materials The applicant proposes use of a masonry veneer treatment on the lower level of the hospital and medical office building exterior wa 11 s. DRC-92-48 Page 12 The middle and upper levels of the aforementioned structures will combine an off-white "cementious" spandrel finish and glazing areas. In addition to the aforementioned materials, metal panel sections will be incorporated within the hospital structure's exterior design. Although the applicant has provided a "general" palette of materials types and color combinations which are intended to be utilized throughout the complex, the specific veneer type, color shade, metal panel system and masonry spandrel wall system have not yet been selected. Therefore, staff recommends that a sample building materials and colors board should be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for any building within Phase I. 4. Signage The submitted site plan (sheet 114) provides some information relating to potential freestanding and wall signage locations. A detailed signage program has not yet been developed for the facility and sign area, sign design, illumination and sign materials information has not been submitted for review as part of this proposal. Staff recommends that a comprehensive sign program should be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of any permanent signage permits for the subject facility. 5. Engineering Department (See attached comments.) 6. Fire Department (See attached comments.) G. Precise Plan Findinqs 1. That such pl an wi 11 not, under the ci rcumstances of the part icular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general wel fare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity; The proposed development will provide the residents of Chula Vista with a hospital and medical facility which will be conveniently located to serve the Eastern Territories of the City and the South San Diego County sub-region. The proposed parking -is in excess of the minimum standards established by the City. Traffic circulation will be improved by the installation of specific on-site and off-site improvements established by the City Engineer. DRC-92-48 Page 13 2. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the precise plan modifying district as set forth in Section 19.56.041; The project is in substantial compliance with the principles and application of the P modifying district. 3. That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P precise plan modifying district; No deviations from the underlying zoning requirements and master precise plan requirements for the Eastlake Activity Center have been requested as part of this proposal. 4. That approval of this plan will conform to the general plan and the adopted policies of the City. The project site is currently designated for Commercial/Retail uses. A General Development Plan Amendment and a Sect i ona 1 Planni ng Area (SPA) plan amendment for Eastlake I will be processed concurrently with a conditional use permit and precise development plan for the proposed facility and will address any existing land use inconsistencies. WPC 0313p ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COMMENTS DRC 92-48 MEMORANDUM March 30, 1992 File # ZG-311 TO: Kenneth Lee, Assistant Director of Planning ,j/ Clifford L. Swanson, Deputy Public Works Director City Engineer William Ullrich, Senior Civil Enginee~ Harold Rosenberg, Traffic Engineer' ~ Design Review Application for Kaiser Hospital at the Northwest Corner of Fenton Street and Eastlake Parkway (2301 Fenton Street) VIA: FROM: SUBJECT: The Public Works Department has reviewed the subject proposal. We do not propose the inclusion of any conditions of approval for the Design Review Application. However, we request that you provide the applicant with the following list of items which will be required in conjunction with the building permit. These items are required under the authority of the Chula vista Municipal Code: 1. sewer, traffic signal and development impact fees 2. street right-of-way for Fenton Street shall be dedicated 3. public improvement plans 4. a separate construction permit for work performed in the public right-of-way 5. public improvements include, but are not limited to, the following: a. curb, gutter, and sidewalk b. pedestrian ramps and driveways c. asphalt concrete paving d. street lights and signs 6. utilities shall be underground 7. a grading permit if the exemptions in the Chul~ vista Grading Ordinance are not met 8. submi t proof of legal parcel or process, as necessary to obtain a legal parcel. Kenneth Lee -2- March 30, 1992 The width of Fenton Street will be determined by an on-site traffic study. An access road paralleling SR125 between Fenton and Otay Lakes Road may be required for overall circulation as determined by the Eastlake I SPA Plan amendment EIR. Widening of Eastlake Parkway required as mitigation for this development may impact the hospital site plan. This property, as proposed, is within Assessment District Nos. 85-2 and 88-1. Reapportionment is required. The address: "2301 Fenton Street" has been preassigned. HSB:kw (DWS.MEM) FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION PLAN CORRECTION SHEET AddressN.W. corner of Pkwy. and Fenton Type Constr. 1 FR EastlakePlan File No. Checker VanBibber Date 03/30/92 Occupancy I No. Stories 9 Bldg. Area1,OOO,OOO sq. ft. The following list does not necessarily include all errors and omissions. PROVIDE AND SHOW ON PLAN: rnmm,::o1'"t"'-(!:Il 'hyrl"'!:In~c: u.(11 1-.0 ....o.<},,"',..,::oA 'to,,,,,"" "''to,,, 'i p,.,.....c.o !:II.......:! ""'....0. I,ll P,.,,..... 2. All fire department access roads must be a minimum of 20 feet wide. 3. Unimpaired vertical clearance for fire apparatus shall be a minimum of 13'6" in height. 4. No portion of any building shall be more than ISO feet from Fire Department access. 5. A fire alarm system shall be required. 6. Fire standpipes shall be provided. 7 . Fire sprinklers shall be required. 8. All of the above fire protection systems shall be monitored. 9. All hydrants must be installed and operational prior to the delivery of any combustable construction materials. 10. The fire department will have final approval of the location of fire department conections. 11. The required fire flow is 8,000 gpm. This requirement maybe reduced to 4,000 gpm. if all structures are sprink1ered. Watermain pressure shall not exceed ISO psi. FPB-29 ...1__ _--....l.- .J _ _I _ 1 j . ~-- ~ / :"",,--" . ., ,. - .. 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Unknown , If any person identified pursuant to (I) above is a corporation or piHtnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than 10<;( of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. N/A 3. If .my person identified pursuant to (1) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the n~mes of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. N/A 4. Have you had more than 5250 worth of business trans:1cted with any member of the City staff, 13Dards. CDmmissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months'! Yes :\0 XX If yes. please indic;!!e person(s): .; Please identity each and every person. including any ,lgents, employees, consultants or independent contr"ctors who you have assigned to represent you bdore the City in this matter. IIMC Architects I-I~l\'e you and/or your officers or agents, in the aggregate. CDunciJll1ell1ber in the current or preceding election period? CiJlIDCilll1emher( s): cDntributed more tlwn S ) .()()() t<1 ;1 Yes No XX If \'I.:S, st:!!c which - - " r\_T"'~ In is ucfinL'lI ;I~: "Any iIlU11'id/lill, firm, (o-p(/rl1lcrs!tip, joilI' 1'('ll1l1re. tls.weilllioll, SOC/Ii! cluh. .li'menlo! mgani::llfiol1, cor!,omrio!l, ('_'/r,'{,', Im.ll, n'l't'H''''', s\'I/(iIc(//c, flus (ind (//lY OIhl'r (OilIlIY, cilY /llId fOllllflY, eifY, IJlII/liCljJcllr(\', dilll'ic( (II' mil('/' Ihllit"enl SiI/I'/II"I.001/" (1,1' ("'1.1 oIlier <.;rolll' or (()/J/hlllilllUlI (l(l1n~ (/\" (/ 1/1111." D, Ie: l.\'OTE: AIUl"!J ;HJditiOIUJ p:lgL'~ ;!" IlCl"L''''Jr-:-) KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPIT~S ~)".. =31,ttq2. By: \ Y"("[ 0\: Co \4.A- ~ \...€~ \c:....A tv) t \.J ~ \===-1 l'rint (\]" 1:,")',-' 11:!Il;l~ (\1 t"(JJ!i:":!Cltn';I));i!il':~I~: \ If ""~'I ", . 'II" DRAFT MrNUTES OF A SPECrAL MEETrNG OF THE DESrGN REVrEW COMMrTTEE June 8. 1992 4:30 p.m. council Conference Room A. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Gilman, Vice Chair Spethman, Members Flach and Galchenko STAFF PRESENT: Project Manager Bud Gray Assistant Planner Amy Wolfe Environmental Coordinator Doug Reid B. rNTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chairperson Gilman made an opening statement explaining the design review process and the committee's responsibilities. She asked that all speakers sign in and identify themselves verbally for the tape when speaking. C. APPROVAL OF MrNUTES MSUC (GilmanjSpethman) (4-0) to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1992 meeting, as presented. MSUC (Gilman/Flach) (3-0, Galchenko abstaining due to absence) to approve the minutes of the April 13, meeting, corrected on page 6 to note that item #3 at the bottom of the page was DRC-92-33. MSUC (GilmanjSpethman) (3-0, Flach abstaining due to absence) to approve the minutes of the April 27 meeting as presented. MSUC (Gilman/Flach) (3-0, Spethman abstaining due to absence) to approve the minutes of the May 4 meeting, amended to include suggestions regarding elimination of the loading doors facing the road. MSUC (GilmanjSpethman) (3-0, Gilman abstaining due to absence) to approve the minutes of the May 11 meeting, corrected on page 6, condition #3, to indicate a redwood or cedar tongue- in-groove type siding. - DRAFT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -2- JUNE 8. 1992 D. PROJECT PRESENTATION DRC-92-48 Kaiser Permanente 2301 Fenton Street Medical Center Facilitv Staff Presentation - Environmental ImDact ReDort Assistant Planner advised the committee that the Kaiser Permanente proposal being presented at this meeting included committee review of the draft Environmental Impact Report. She indicated that Doug Reid, Environmental Coordinator, was present to answer committee questions; as he would be unable to stay for the entire meeting, however, the committee was asked to direct any questions and/or discussion pertaining to the draft EIR to Mr. Reid, and vote on the draft EIR prior to the formal presentation of the Kaiser project architecture. Environmental Coordinator Doug Reid advised members that this EIR was being processed somewhat differently than was normally done through this committee. He presented members with state guidelines regarding this consideration, and reviewed the processing of the environmental review of this project to date. Mr. Reid stated that CADD simulations of building setbacks were not accurately depicted on the draft EIR document, and that modifications to the building design had altered the project description slightly. He then offered to answer any questions members might have regarding the EIR, and advised members that they were being asked to pass a motion indicating that they had reviewed and considered the draft EIR. Member Flach asked about traffic studies for the nearby streets? Mr. Reid responded that it was being recommended that additional lanes be added on Otay Lakes Road. MSUC (Gilman/Flach) (4-0) that the Design Review Committee has reviewed and considered the Kaiser Permanente EIR. Staff Presentation - Kaiser Permanente Assistant Planner Amy Wolfe reviewed the proposed Kaiser Medical project proposal, which includes the development of a medical off ice building, hospital facility, parking structure, and on-grade parking area. She reminded members that this project had been previously presented to the committee on April 27, 1992, at which time concerns had been raised; these concerns included: length and massing of the proposed parking structure, proposed setbacks for the hospital and medical office building, building massing, relationships between the MOB building and the southern portion of the Activity Center, DP,~FT," t \ ~ . ~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -3- JUNE 8. 1992 screening of the central plant facility and loading dock activities, materials and color palette, and processing of phase III of the development. Ms. Wolfe indicated that the applicant had incorporated a number of revisions into the plans received by members for this meeting, and that additional alternatives and detailed information were being presented at this meeting. She reviewed the proposed modifications, which included a reduction in the number of parking levels in the garage structure. Further, it was noted that a model incorporating the proposed revisions had been prepared and was presented at this meeting for members' review. staff recommended that the committee forward a positive recommendation for approval of this project to the Planning Commission and City Council, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Applicant Presentation Len Metcalf of HMC Group, Project Architects, reviewed the proposed phasing of the project development, indicating on the site plan the structures and their relationships during the various construction phases. He stated that the number of levels of the parking garage had been reduced, pointed out vertical elements that had been added to the structure, and indicated four screening solution alternatives that had been devised. Mr. Metcalf next discussed the medical office building, noting that the building had been modified to step back in tiers at the upper floors to provide relief and address committee concerns regarding the building's massive appearance from the street. sections at the cooling tower area were also provided and screening of this facility was reviewed, as well as screening of the loading dock area. Committee Ouestions Member Flach asked if the stair towers would be constructed on both the east and west elevations of the garage? Mr. Metcalf stated that they would. Members discussed the parking structure screening alternatives; Mr. Metcalf noted that the screening was a concrete or masonry material. In response to questioning by Vice Chair Spethman, he stated that planting was proposed primarily for the top two levels of the structure. Chair Gilman asked about screening of the courtyard and other areas from the loading dock, especially relating to noise? Mr. Metcalf reviewed the design and noted that the loading area had been tucked down under the edge of the MOB building, which helped with noise attenuation; he pointed out that this was also the least visible area of the entire site. . ""':if L.. .._ ,.~-, U DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -4- JUNE 8. 1992 Committee Discussion Members reviewed and discussed the plans and the model presented. Vice Chair Spethman stated that the modifications to the MOB building were a significant improvement. The loading area was discussed, and Mr. Metcalf further explained the functions adjacent to this area and the screening solution provided. Chair Gilman stated that she wanted to be sure that the loading was screened for both visual and noise impacts. Chuck Kaminski of Kaiser stated that additional screening could be explored. Screening and landscaping of the parking structure was clarified; members agreed that they preferred the solution depicted on the model, but that alternatives #1 and #2 presented would also be acceptable. Chair Gilman asked if staff found the building setbacks acceptable? Ms. Wolfe stated that staff had not found any further modifications to be necessary. The entry treatment was discussed; Chair Gilman noted that the reconfiguring of the main building had helped with the appearance at this area. In response to questioning by member Flach, Mr. Metcalf stated that there would be substantial fill on the south side of Fenton. MSUC (GilmanjSpethman) (4-0) to forward a positive recommendation for DRC-92-48 to the Planning Commission and City council, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report with modifications as follows: condition e - deleted amend g to read as follows: The proposed parking structure shall incorporate a substantial amount of landscape planter areas. Planters shall be provided, at a minimum, along the entire perimeter of the two upper levels of all phases of the parking structure complex. Specific information on the proposed number, design, and locations of planters as well as planter landscaping materials shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. amend j to read as follows: Landscaping and a decorative screen wall shall be provided along the southerly side of the utility yard. Screen wall design details shall be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I. add condition 0 - The loading dock shall be screened both visually and for noise from the courtyard area. r.,- ....~._- L " "- DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -5- JUNE 8. 1992 add condition p - The parking structure screen panel design shall utilize solid grid screening as indicated on the project model. However, screen alternatives #1 and #2 shall be acceptable as alternative design solutions subject to review and approval by staff. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.