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REVISED AGENDA
MEETING OF THE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
City Hall
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Planning Commission:
Felber Vinson Moctezuma Bensoussan
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PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 28, 2007
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on any subject
matter within the Commission's jurisdiction, but not an item on today's agenda. Each
speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes.
1. Public Hearing:
PCC-07 -11; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to
establish and operate a fast-food restaurant with drive-
thru at 919 - 945 Otay lakes Road. Applicant: Robit
Marwaha. (Quasi-Judicial)
Continued from September 12, 2007
Project Manager: Maria Muett, Associate Planner
2. Public Hearing:
PCM-07-05i Request to amend portions of the Otay
Ranch Village Eleven Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan
and Village Core Master Precise Plan to allow for
relocation and reconfiguration of the Town Square from
the easterly terminus of Birch Road to the northeast
corner of Discovery Falls Drive and Windingwalk Way.
Applicant: Brookfield, Shea Otay LP (Legislative)
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PCS-07-02; Request to revise Otay Ranch--Vtllage-E~even---.----
Tentative Subdivision Map: (1) relocating the Town
Square from the easterly terminus of Birch Road to the
northeast corner of Discovery Falls Drive and
Windingwalk Way, and; (2) relocating the pedestrian
easement to the village pas eo from across the center of
the CPF-1 site to the northern property line adjacent to
the Private Recreational Facility (PRF) site. Project is
located at the easterly terminus of Birch Road and
Discvery Falls Drive Applicant: 8rookfield, Shea Otay
L P (Legislative)
Project Manager: Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
3. Public Hearing:
PCC-06-095: Conditional Use Permit review for "A
Taste of Italy" Restaurant, to receive public comments
regarding compliance with the conditions of the
November 29, 2006 approval, and specifically regarding
the hours of operations and the serving of alcoholic
beverages in the restaurant and on the outdoor patio
dining area. Project is located at 1771 East Palomar
Street, Ste. 1, southeast corner of the East Palomar Street
and Santa Cora Drive. Applicant: Steve Abbo (Legisl.tive)
Project Manager: Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Discussion of consent calendar for the Planning
Commission.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
To a regular Planning Commission meeting on October
10, 2007.
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March 28, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER:
I, Bensoussan, Clayton,
If the Urban Core Specific
tions.
Cmr. Moctezuma recused herself from the dais due to a conflict of interest with owning
property in the Urban Core area and stated she would refrain from speaking as a private
citizen.
Cmr. Bensoussan as well, recused herself from the dais due to a Conflict of Interest
because she lives within 500 feet of the study area,
Ann Hix, reported that this item is before the Commission after having been heard on
October 11,2006. A Public Hearing was held and public testimony was heard, however,
there were concerns about Proposition 90, therefore, the hearing was continued until
after the election. Since then, Proposition 90 failed.
Staff has reviewed and analyzed the comments made at the October hearing and made
some minor changes to the UCSP, making it an even better and easier plan to
implement.
The hearing tonight will be followed in a month on April 26 by a public hearing before
the CVRC, RDA and the City Council for consideration on the final adoption of the
Urban Core Specific Plan.
The City's dynamics have changed dramatically with unprecedented growth in the east
and as the second largest city in the County with a population of approximately 225,000,
expected to reach 300,000 by the year 2030. Western Chula Vista has only
experienced sporadic growth with an over-abundance of underutilized commercial
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areas. Fortunately, development interest in the City's urban areas has been on the rise.
The General Plan Update acknowledged this interest and momentum and focused a lot
of attention on the west side of the City. At this time, however, the interest is not in
growing further out, but rather, up. The UCSP provides the new tools needed to
implement the 2005 General Plan vision of a re-invigorated urban core, which would be
accomplished through new Mixed-Use zones, comprehensive planning, encouraging
private market investment by providing certainty in the development process, and by
generating new tax increment to fund public facilities and infrastructure.
It's been a five-year planning process to get to where we are tonight that has included
extensive public participation and input, first with the General Plan Update and then with
the UCSP process. The public will continue to be involved once the plan is adopted
through the required review of individual projects through the CVRC and RAC process.
Mark Broeder, a Principal Planner with Downtown Solutions gave and overview of the
extensive public outreaches and input that went into the planning process since its
inception in 2004.
Mr. Broeder stated the proposed UCSP strikes a balance taking into consideration the
desires of the neighborhood, business community and developers. The Plan changes
the old approach to planning for cars. Instead, the UCSP focuses on balancing scarce
land resources between pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and cars. The focus was to
provide key linkages along major streets and neighborhoods through pedestrian
promenades, bikeways, with connections to the bayfront and the community to the east.
In the northwest, attention focused on the Urban Core's nearly 700 acres primarily along
Third Avenue, the business corridors along H Street and Broadway and adjacent older
residential neighborhoods.
The 2005 General Plan designates a large portion of this area for Mix Use. This
designation replaces the more tradition single land use designations with a combined
designation that allows commercial, office and residential to co-exist, as a way to
invigorate urban life, creating a more vibrant, walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment.
Along with Mixed-Use is a desire to link High Density housing around Transit, known as
Smart Growth. Additionally, stepping away from the traditional planning approach
where the function or internal use was the focus, and instead emphasizes building form
over function.
The UCSP encompasses three major zoning districts; the Village, the Urban Core, and
Corridors, The urban form of Third Avenue was established through the General Plan
and would be implement through the UCSP. The General Plan calls for predominantly
low-rise structures with mid-rise allowed. Mid-rise means buildings up to 84 feet with a
caveat that they include step-backs in order maintain the pedestrian realm that is so
important.
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The UCSP envisions a gradual change along Third Avenue, from a predominantly first-
floor offices, to more retail uses in order to create a livelier 24-hr. street environment.
Although the draft plan allows existing ground-floor offices to remain as legal non-
conforming uses, once a space has been vacated for 18 months or more, the new use
is required to be retail. This has raised concern from businesses along Third Avenue
and from the Third Avenue Village Association for fear of a loss of income if new retail
tenants cannot be found.
The request to increase Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the corridor districts, minor increase
in FAR better aligns with the urban form and intensity policies describe in the General
Plan, An increase of the FAR from 1.0 to 2.0 could improve neighborhood walk ability.
Mary Ladiana presented an overview of the Plan.
Ann Hix stated the UCSP is the first in a series of significant zoning changes proposed
to implement the vision of the General Plan including revitalization of western Chula
Vista. It will rezone approximately 690 acres with new Mixed-Use zoning, allow more
comprehensive planning beyond the parcel to parcel level, encourage private market
investment, generate tax increment for public infrastructure, and help move away from
an era of further decline and disinvestments and decay.
Staff Recommendation: to approve the resolution recommending that the City Council
adopt the Urban Core Specific Plan and related zoning actions.
Public Hearing Opened.
Evelyn Heidelberg, speaking on behalf of Earl Jentz stated that it is their belief that the
Final EIR is inadequate in that it fails to discuss the conflict between the UCSP and the
Cummings Initiative. Comments to that effect were made, but the Response to
Comments amounted to no response. Second, in response to the truth of those
comments, staff is now proposing amendments to the Cummings Initiative. Third,
significant modifications have been made to the UCSP that have not been subject to
environmental review. It's our contention that those recently proposed changes just
before you in the agenda report should be subjected to additional review under CEQA.
The Response to Comments states that information in particular sections of the EIR
provides the basis that the UCSP is consistent with the Cummings Initiative; none of the
cited sections provide support for that conclusion. One of the cited sections proves that
the UCSP violates the Cumming Initiative, specifically Section 5.8.6 of the Final EIR
admits that UCSP will result in significant unmitigated transportation impacts in the form
of acceptable Level Of Service along Third Ave. between E and G Streets.
There are with restrictions on rezoning residentially zoned property. The Response
simply says that a response will be forthcoming, CEQA requires a written response to
comments to any significant environmental issue. When staff later responds, their
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comments underscores the decreased level of services on 3rd Avenue between E and
G. Second, it identifies three intersections at which significant unmitigated traffic
impacts would occur if the UCSP is implemented.
Third, the analysis of CVMC 19.80 contains a broad admission that implementation of
many of the circulation system improvements needed to accommodate the growth
under the UCSP, quote "cannot be assured at this time".
Lastly, the analysis of CVMC 19.80 is incorrect in concluding that the restrictions on
rezoning do not apply at all to the UCSP because they do not include modifications
from/to zones listed in the 19.80.07 schedule.
Betsy Keller, stated that she was there to express support for the UCSP. The time has
come for us to develop and experience a vibrant downtown area. We owe it to the
residents of Chula Vista, their families an their grandkids, the merchants, the building
owners, the consumers, and the developers, who have been waiting for the passage of
the UCSP so that they could have some direction and move on it.
In addition, Ms. Keller read into the record an email sent to her by a 3rd Ave merchant
(Susan O'Shanessey) in support of the UCSP and urging the Planning Commission to
recommend its approval.
Jackie Lancaster revitalization is one thing; plopping a metropolis on top of us is
another. Most West Chula Vistans continue to not want to live in or near high-rises. Our
plea is don't destroy our communities just because you consider your vision superior to
the vision held by apparently a majority of the citizens. The UCSP has numerous flaws
therefore I urge you to not adopt it. Thank you.
Bill Hall stated that the Urban Core-Specific Plan has been a long time coming and it is
absolutely time that it be adopted.
Community Development and City Staff have done due diligence with the citizens of
this city; I haven't seen a better example of open government. I strongly recommend
that you carry forward a positive recommendation to City Council to rapidly adopt this
fine Urban Core Specific Plan,
Tom Salvestrini opposes a few items on the Plan; one being the traffic impacts at J and
Third Avenue being unmitigated.
The other item that I oppose is the 65-foot height limit. My property could potentially
abut a 65-foot high building and that would not be good and a 65-foot structure behind
our house with a 20-foot setback is unacceptable. If you're going to do it, give us 40 or
50-foot setback. Tier the backs also.
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Stan Wyler thanked staff for all of their hard work over the past few years and urged
approval on this project.
Tom Money stated he started his real estate business on Third Avenue in 1970 and
there's been talk about redevelopment since then. You've got to have people living in
the core if you want businesses to thrive.
I commend you for eliminating the requirement that you only can have retail offices on
the first floor.
Historic Third Avenue was lowered down to 45 feet along the east side, but not along all
the west side; from F to G Street is still 84 feet.
An 84-foot building destroys the idea of a village. The height limit from F Street to G
Street on the west side should be lowered to 45 feet to match the rest of it. A second
choice is to have it all 84 feet. The third choice you have is to leave it like it is. And
that's the worst of all.
If you want to try and save Third Avenue, then make the area between F and G Street
45 feet so the whole street has a chance to retain that historic look. If you don't think it's
worth saving then make the whole street 84 feet.
Further south along Third Avenue to J Street, the UCSP calls for 60 feet. Right behind
that is Del Mar Ave. That block, between I and J, is the most beautiful street in all of
Chula Vista. If you allow 60-foot buildings there, that's going to completely destroy the
ambience of that street.
And my choice is I hope you also lower between F and G to 45 feet.
James Brown stated that he's a developer that wants to come to Chula Vista; his firm
specializes in urban infill projects that puts people living above shops.
Growing up in Bonita, he remembers Third Avenue as being a vibrant downtown,
however, that changed when large horizontal commercial center such as the one on H
Street were built and Third Avenue became down-trodden.
In the past few years there's been attempts to enliven the streetscape, and it's looking
quite beautiful, but until you get the people living on top of those shops and the
dedication to the pedestrian over the vehicle, it's not going to be maintainable.
I'm strongly in favor of the plan. It's a very good plan and one of the most conservative
plans that are possible, because it's modeled on the way that cities used to be.
Connie Mihos stated she is the record-keeper for the Northwest Civic Association. Over
200 residents voiced their concern to the former Mayor and Council requesting them not
to go over 45 feet, and to keep Chula Vista a charming downtown.
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I don't think there's anyone in West Chula Vista that wouldn't like to see revitalization
take place, but not at the expense of destroying the historic feel to downtown Third
Avenue.
Tina Zenzola Executive Director of Walk San Diego stated they've been working with
Chula Vista for about the past two and a half years to improve walk ability and looking at
some of the policies.
We have some concerns with the details of the urban form in terms of building design
and architecture. I think we've missed some of the details with the walk ability piece.
And so I want to outline three major concerns. One is the design of the sidewalks and
the combination of putting bicycle lanes on sidewalks.
The plan says there are going to be 16-foot sidewalks, but part of it is a sidewalk, part of
it is a bike lane in the middle of the sidewalk, and then part of it is considered parkway.
The real cruxes of a walkable community are to make the sidewalks wide and make the
streets skinny. If you look at what's proposed, it says very wide sidewalks, but in the
details of the public realm design guidelines it says that the minimum sidewalk width is
four feet. For a wheelchair to pass a pedestrian on a four-foot sidewalk means
somebody has to get off the sidewalk. We would like to see an increase from 4 to 5
feet width for sidewalks.
Greg Mattson stated that the Urban Core Specific Plan needs to be approved as soon
as possible. I support the current revisions presented by staff tonight, and request the
planning commission to recommend moving the UCSP and the EIR up to city council for
approval.
The business associates also have put forth a recommendation that Landis and Church
and Garrett streets, which are the parallel streets to Third Avenue, be allowed some
kind of retail commercial on those transitional streets.
Ken Wright spoke on behalf of the Northwest Civic Association as their vice president,
stated V2 and V3 between F and G Street should be 45 feet.
We should revise the parking requirement to make it consistent, which is one and a half
space for a studio and one bedrooms, and two spaces for two and three bedroom units.
Ensure that there is a program in place for the historic preservation implementation
program.
Lastly, having a walkable city is a great thing, however, I'm uncomfortable with the idea
that it will all be geared toward pedestrian traffic and not enough parking is provided .
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My recommendation would be that you should consider holding off voting on this. There
are issues related to the EIR and other design issues that need answering.
Patricia Aguilar stated she was speaking on behalf of Crossroads II. Having served on
DRC and the Planning Commission, it was standard practice that where there were
changes to a draft environmental document, the staff report would include a statement
to the effect that the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed those changes
and has made a determination that no further environmental review is necessary as a
result of those changes. That statement was not included in this report and she wanted
to know if indeed the environmental review coordinator had reviewed the changes and
determined that there is no further CEQA review necessary. If so, where is that
documented in the public record?
Mary Ladiana responded that the review of the changes were made by staff and the
Consultant, Recon, We were very mindful as to the modifications that were being made
and provided substantiation as to whether or not the changes were in keeping with both
the General Plan, the UCSP and the Final EIR.
Density and growth are not the problem; its about whether this plan will protect the
charm and character of northwest Chula Vista as we grow,
There are three choices; you can recommend to Council approval of the UCSP;
recommend denial of the UCSP; or you can recommend approval of the UCSP with
modifications. The latter is our recommendation.
Crossroads II has a number of modifications:
1. Encourage redevelopment but at the same time protect the qualities of northwest.
2. The ability to increase building height by five feet. By allowing an increase of five feet
in a higher than normal floor to ceiling ground floor, you allow another story. That's in
conflict with the general plan and we oppose that.
3. One of the intents of the general plan was to protect the R1 zone property. (the R1
areas south of H Street between, between Broadway and 1-5), This is a well-maintained,
single-family neighborhood, which straddles UC10 and UC11; we believe it should be
removed from the plan, the same way that Holiday Gardens and the mobile home parks
have been removed.
4. Maximum allowable height in sub district C1. The two corridor districts on the two
ends of Broadway has a height limit of 45 feet. The corridor district on the south end of
third, has a height limit of 60 feet.
It seems that where we want to have the density is on the north end of Broadway,
which connects Chula Vista to National City.
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5. The parking requirements; we think that the simplest thing to do is just incorporate
the same parking requirements that apply to the rest of Chula Vista.
Lastly, H Street conceptually in the plan is called for as having lots of courtyards, but
when you look at the actual setback requirement, those courtyards will not occur.
So we think that there ought to be a 15-foot front yard setback required for all
development on H Street between Third and Broadway to require these courtyards to
actually implement the concept of the plan for H Street as a boulevard.
I'm Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, The plan does not
guarantee healthful location of new housing.
The science is very clear that it is a very unhealthful place for children, the elderly and
people with compromised respiratory systems to live within 500 feet of a freeway.
There should be an exclusion lone. The Air Resources Board issued a land use
guidance document stating that we should not be putting housing within 500 feet of a
heavily trafficked road
The second area is around energy. Buildings are about 43% responsible for 43% of the
emissions that are causing global climate change. And yet, nothing in this plan requires
anything above the minimum efficiency standards, which are baseline here. We can do
better.
The last thing, I would just say, we don't support the new exemption language. We think
exemptions should only be allowed by an elected body that's accountable directly to the
public in implementing the plan.
Jerry Livingston, Building Industry Association stated he was there in support of the
Urban Core Specific Plan, and encourage its adoption.
However, there are some areas of concern; one being over parking. If we are going to
be going to an urban setting, we should not be encouraging suburban-style parking,
especially the recommendation to going back to the requirements that are in the code.
Part of the goal of an urban setting is to have less auto traffic, and one of the ways you
do that is by having less opportunity for cars to move from one spot to another. We did
recommend that you reduce the visitor parking from, one to ten, to one to thirty.
Recommend that you have a more limited number of requirements for parking in terms
of one and two bedrooms, these should be one parking space, and three bedrooms, 1.5
parking spaces.
We do support the idea of a consistent review, coming back to see whether or not the
goals and policies are actually encouraging the development that you're looking for.
We're concerned that the cost associated with doing the kind of development that you're
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asking for won't be born by development here as it has been in the experience of the
eastern portion of this city.
My name is Lisa Cohen, CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. The Chula
Vista Chamber's supports the Urban Core Specific Plan. The Chamber represents over
1,000 businesses and their 27,000 employees, The Urban Core Specific Plan will
stimulate and encourage the building of valuable projects in our city.
The Chula Vista Chamber respectfully asks for your support of the Urban Core Specific
Plan.
I want to thank city staff for all their time, coming out to our committee groups and
explaining the importance of getting to a thriving western part of Chula Vista.
My name is Paula Perry, J Street, 271 J Street. I did not even know that there was an
Urban Core Specific Plan or a General Plan, till last summer.
I found out in August, when a developer came by our homes and wanted to buyout our
homes,
I oppose the 65-foot height cap and believe it should be maintained at 45 feet,
additionally oppose reducing the parking requirement.
Charles Moore, President of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, supports the
UCSP as presented to you today. The plan will work with appropriate step-backs and
creative innovative urban design.
Richard DeScoli representing the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors stated he
supports the UCSp,
These height limits that we're bringing down to 45 feet, 65 feet. Right now, there is no
height limit. So you're actually taking away rights of some property owners to build
things on their properties that before they would have been able to get past.
My name is Tina Modina. We bought into the idea of redevelopment in our
neighborhood so that our children's community would be a usable and prosperous
community, the way it was when we were growing up. This means that we can shop,
eat, live, and work in our community. The urban core areas are in desperate need of
attention. I support the Urban Core Specific Plan and I urge you to do the same.
Gordon Carrier, architect with Carrier-Johnson, stated he was there to express support
for the Urban Core Plan and to thank city staff for working so hard over the last few
years. Through the collaboration process, it seems the city has developed a plan that
reflects an appropriate balance of community character and economic opportunity.
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One area that could provide some improvement is in the incentive portion of the plan.
You're proposing to give an increase in ftoor-area ratio if certain milestones are
achieved in environmental building standards. This certainly makes sense, because the
city and, and all of us want to encourage projects to be built in an environmentally
sensitive manner. Uh, but to achieve the desired result of a vibrant community, lid ask
the city to look at a couple more incentives.
Number one, encouraging employment-based uses. Employment-based uses in the
urban core will help keep activity in the community on a 24/7 basis. Residential
development activates a street in the morning and evening. Employment-based uses
help activate the streets in the middle of the day, The combination of both, makes for a
dynamic environment.
Our recommendation is to add an incentive for employment-based, based uses. The
incentive would be to bump AFR by .5 to 1.0 if you build a project that is at least 50%
employment-based, Le. non-residential.
Joanne Hatfield representing Earl and Karen Jentz, Environmental Consultant from the
Planning Center, 1580 Metro Drive, Costa Mesa.
We were hired by Mr. Jentz to conduct an adequacy review of the environmental
documentation for adequacy and compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
In summary, we concluded that recirculation of this EIR is required, because the
revisions to the Specific Plan are substantial and have not been analyzed or disclosed.
My impression of the revisions to the projects are that they are substantial, and we don't
know whether there would be significant impacts. I donlt think the environmental
process right now is defensible. I donlt think it complies with CEQA. I wouldn't comment
one way or another on the merits of the Specific Plan itself. My opinion as an
environmental specialist is that the environmental impact for these changes were not
analyzed.
Alex Beaton with Citimark Development. 71 B Street, San Diego stated he lives in high-
density housing where he walks to work, restaurants, does shopping and recreates.
High density housing limits traffic,
I am a developer and can say that having additional height makes projects happen, and
unfortunately, limiting that will make projects not happen.
Glen Googins stated he was representing Jose Cortez with respect to his interests in
properties located at 311 to 325 G Street, all of which he desires to be included within
the B3 subdistrict of the Urban Core Specific Plan.
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The upper half of Mr. Cortez's property is already recommended for approval and
inclusion within the V3 subdistrict; the lower half is not. What we're seeking is a
Planning Commission recommendation to City Council that the entire area be included
within the V3 district.
Although the Urban Core Specific Plan covers vast areas of land, there are not many
development opportunities where you've got property that's large enough to develop. A
property owner may have the capacity to develop his property in a high-density area
should not be taken for granted.
Mr. Cortez is proposing a multi-family project with descending floors. Five stories
closest to the proposed larger building, stepping down to four stories, and then to three
stories, immediately adjacent to a, what would remain an R3 district, and what it's
currently improved, with a two-story, multi-family building.
The problem is that unless the entire property is included within the V3 district, this
project cannot be built. The current line is immediately down the center of Mr. Cortez's
property.
This project fits within the context of the general plan. It also fits within the context of the
Urban Core Specific Plan.
Stella Sutton, owner of Stella's Restaurant on Third Avenue, stated it is imperative that
revitalization take place by attracting new businesses and attracting people to move into
an urban mixed use setting; she gave her enthusiastic support to the UCSP.
Jeff Kuhn stated he and his wife moved to Chula Vista about 7 years ago because they
saw the beauty of western Chula Vista. They are committed to investing in upgrading
their home in the hopes that they made the right decision to buy here and that the
downtown area will become a vibrant walkable, revitalized destination. He urged the
Commission's support of the UCSP.
Emily Stone stated she is in support of the UCSP and was very thrilled to see that
mixed use was going to come to Chula Vista.
Glenn Googins stated he was representing Bay Scene Mobile Home Park, which is also
representing the interests of Terrace and Cabrillo Mobile Home Parks. Bay Scene is
disappointed that the mobile home park properties, including their property, is not
included in the Urban Core Specific Plan.
The exclusion of the mobile home park properties is extremely significant and creates
kind of a patchwork of sizeable properties that are in ideal locations, many of which
were, were proposed for redevelopment at significant densities. High densities at these
sites is where the affordable housing is going to happen in the west side. And without
these properties included, the vision that was set forth in the general plan, will not be
complete.
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We would like the Planning Commission to consider in their recommendation to City
Council that as soon as the mobilehome relocation ordinance update process is
completed, that these properties be brought back immediately for inclusion within the
Urban Core Specific Plan, either at the densities and development intensities that were
proposed in the draft plan, or potentially, even at higher development intensities as
appropriate in the different areas to provide affordable housing opportunities with high
density on the west side.
One last comment when I look at the maximum development percentages for the
primary land uses on the various zoning sheets, it's not clear to me how that would be
applied on a parcel-by-parcel basis.
I would like to read a provision, and I would like to add to clarify how these percentages
would work on a parcel-by-parcel basis. The primary land use maximum percentages
intended, are not intended to be strictly applied on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Rather, if
appropriate to the parcel, primary land use maximum percentages may be exceeded, so
long as in the aggregate, district-wide primary land use percentage maximums are
maintained, and that all other district development standards are complied with at the
site. For purposes of determining a particular site's maximum FAR, no primary land use
percentage or combination of percentages shall ever exceed 100%.
Public Hearing Closed.
Cmr. Tripp stated that based on the comments made regarding the adequacy of the
environmental document, does staff believe that the EIR is adequate and sufficient?
Mary Ladiana responded, yes. One of the things that staff was very mindful of when
looking at some of the comments that were made through the public process was
whether or not they would trigger a potential for recirculation. Staff wanted to stay within
the realm of what the EIR looked at, because this is a programmatic long-range zoning
document, it's a form-based zone as opposed to a regular zone. Some of the changes
that were made, such as FAR, lot coverage, those were not specifically analyzed on a
parcel-by-parcel basis for all 5,000 parcels. What we were looking towards, is what the
general plan assumed for these sites. When we did the EIR, the traffic was based on
what the general plan land use projections were. So a change in lot coverage didn1t
necessitate a change in the overall projected build-out.
Cmr. Tripp noted that the plan talks about use with later activities and that subsequent
activities in the program are examined in light of the programmatic EIR, and may require
further environmental review down the road at the appropriate time when they're
proposed.
Cmr. Vinson asked for clarification as to whether or not the proposal presented by Mr.
Googins to add Mr. Cortez's property to V3, was feasible.
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Ms. Ladiana stated that there are three separate parcels, and the one parcel that we
recommended go to the V3 was contiguous with the parcel just immediately to the north
that is part of an office building. It formed a nice square. The other two lots, as you
move west on Parkway, are really adjacent to a lower density development, and we
thought that the break really was at the lot that we drew. So there are three separate
parcels, and they could be developed as one project.
Cmr. Spethman had a question regarding Mr. Carrier's recommendation for incentive for
employment-based uses, inclusion of ground-floor retail, and the FAR be exempted. Is
that something that can be included in this tonight, or is that something that needs to be
looked at under different circumstances?
Mary Ladiana responded that those are something that we could modify if the Planning
Commission is so inclined. They were not evaluated on a project-specific level because
we don't know if people are really even going to use them. So it's something that could
be mod ified.
Mike Shirey stated that with respect to the public's comments raised in the draft EIR and
the way staff handled those responses, his office would have preferred to have the
proposed changes to the plan be reflected in the final environmental documents.
A discussion ensued regarding the adequacy of the record and whether the Planning
Commission is able to make a recommendation to Council based on the documents that
they've received,
Cmr. Felber stated he has concern with parking and is hesitant in recommending that
the present parking requirements be lowered. Additionally, although he supports the
pedestrian/walkable community concept, he is a little concerned with having bicycles
and pedestrian traffic in a sidewalk
MSC (Tripp/Spethman) (5-0-0-2) recommend approval with 1 parking space for 1
bedroom and 2 parking spaces for 2 and 3 bedroom; also to include Mr. Cortez property
to be included in the V3. Motion carried with Cmr. Bensoussan and Montezuma
abstaining.
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CIlY Of
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Department of Planning and Building
Date:
September 19, 2007
To:
Planning Commission
From:
,
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Via:
Luis Hernandez, Development Planning Manager
Steve Power, Principal Planner
Subject:
PCC-07-011/IS-07-06 - Consideration ofa Conditional Use Permit to establish and
operate a fastfood restaurant with drive thru service at 919-945 Otay Lakes Road-
ApplicantIRohwit Marwaha
Backeround
The Planning Commission met on September 12, 2007 to consider the request for a Conditional Use
Pennit for drive thru service associated with the proposed fastfood restaurant, in accordance with
CVMC Section 19.34 (drive-thru services within the Neighborhood Commercial Zone). The
Planning Commission primarily expressed concerns with the proposed location ofthe menu board,
pedestrian accessibility across the walkpath within the drive thru lane, and adjacent parking spaces.
The Planning Commission requested the Design Review Committee consider these issues when
reviewing the proposed fastfood restaurant, prior to their consideration of the Conditional Use Permit
for the drive thru lane. Subsequently, the Planning Commission continued the project to September
26,2007 for consideration of the Conditional Use Pennit.
The Design Review Committee met on September 17,2007 and considered the proposed project and
concerns ofthe Planning Commission. The Applicant presented to the Design Review an alternative
site plan reflecting the menu board closer to the drive thru window, as suggested by the Planning
Commission. The modified site plan also called for enhanced landscaping and reversal of the trash
enclosure area with parking spaces #5 and #6. The Design Review Committee recommended
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-07 -06) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program and voted (3-0-0-1) approving the proposed project with the alternative design. The Design
Review Committee recommended against any demarcation of pedestrian pathways to the existing
center and across the drive thru lane, as previously recommended in DRC conditions of approval.
The Applicant and City staff provided comments from the project traffic consultant indicating
agreement with the alternative design and identifying no new impacts.
Staff has made an additional correction to the attached draft Planning Commission Resolution as
requested by the Planning Commission by removal of condition #32 (duplication of Section V).
Conclusion
The proposed project with the alternate parking design is back for consideration of the Conditional
Use Permit for drive thru services associated with the proposed EI PolIo Loco fastfood restaurant,
in accordance with CVMC Section 19.34. A modified site plan is being provided to the Planning
Commission that depicts changes made to address pedestrian safety. The Design Review Committee
has approved the attached alternative site plan.
Therefore, staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Planning Commission
resolution adopting the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, IS-O? -006, and Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-O?-
011, with modified site plan, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the
attached Draft Planning Commission Resolution.
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CHULA VISTA
PLANNING
COMMISSION
AGENDA 5T A TEMENT
Item: 1
Meeting Date: 09/12/07
ITEM TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING: PCC-07-011; Consideration of a Conditional Use
Permit to establish and operate a fast-food restaurant with drive thru at 919-
945 Otay Lakes Road - Rohit Marwaha.
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning and Building
REVIEWED BY:
INTRODUCTION:
This is a request by the applicant, Rohit Marwaha, for approval of a fastfood restaurant with drive-
through service at a proposed EI Pollo Restaurant within an existing shopping center.
BACKGROUND
The project requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission per
CYMC Sections 19.34.030, (see Attachment 6, CYMC Sections). The project also requires
approval of Design Review Permit (DRC-07-014) for site improvements, including building
development and architectural features. The project is tentatively scheduled for the September
17, 2007 Design Review Committee meeting for consideration and decision.
A neighborhood public meeting will be held on September 6, 2007 at the Bonita Vista High
School. The results of the meeting will be provided at the Planning Commission Meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed El Pollo Loco project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has conducted an Initial
Study, IS-07 -006 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the
results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the
overall project could result in significant effects on the environment. However, revisions to the
project made by or agreed to by the applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a
point where clearly no significant effects would occur; therefore, the Environmental Review
Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, IS 07-006, (see Attachment 3, Mitigated Negative Declaration),
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Planning Commission Resolution PCC-07-0ll, adopting attached Mitigated
Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, 15-07-006, and
approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-011, based on the findings and subject to the conditions
contained in the attached Planning Commission Resolution (see Attachment 2).
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On July 16, 2007, the Resource Conservation Commission determined that Initial Study IS-07-
006 for the Project was adequate, and recommended adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, 15-07-006 (see Attachment 4,
Resource Conservation Commission Minutes).
DISCUSSION
Proiect Site Characteristics:
The 0.73-acre project site is the last building pad of an existing shopping center that has been in
existence for more than twenty years, (see Attachment 5), The project site is located on the
eastside of Otay Lakes Road, between Gotham Avenue and Apache Drive, (see Attachment 1,
Locator Map). The building pad is approximately 32,000 square-feet. The topography of the site
is essentially flat and surrounded by the existing commercial center's paved parking, landscaping
and internal circulation system, (see Attachment 7, page C2A).
To the south of the site are multifamily residential uses (military housing). To the east behind the
existing main portion of the shopping center, are single-family residential land uses. To the
north, a gas station and continuing north are single-family residential uses. To the west, across
Otay Lakes Road, are multi-family residential uses and a junior college (see Attachment 1,
Locator Map).
Proiect Description:
The project consists of an approximately 2,200 square-foot fast-food restaurant with drive-
through service to accommodate 6-8 vehicles, an outside eating area to accommodate 9-11 tables
and 15 parking spaces. Hours of operation for the restaurant are Monday through Sunday, 9:00
a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. The improvements also include landscaped areas, garden walls, walkways
and path connections and signage. The building and a 3-foot high garden wall will surround the
outside eating area.
Compliance with Development Regulations:
The project site is located within the CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone and CR (Retail
Commercial) General Plan land use designation.
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General Plan
CY Municipal Code
Zoning
Existing Land Use
Site
Commercial Ret~il Neighborhood
(CR) Commercial (CN)
Shopping Center
North
Residential - Low Single Family
Medium Density Residential (R-l)
(LM)
Single Family Residences
Commercial Retail Neighborhood
(CR) Commercial (CN)
Gas Station (located on
adjacent parcel)
West
Residential- Multifamily Residential Multifamily Residences
Medium Density (R-3) (Military Housing)
(M)
Residential- Low Single Family East of Commercial Center are
Medium Density Residential (R -1 ) Single Family Residences
(LM)
Residential - Multifamily Residential Multifamily Residences
Medium Density (R-3)
(M)
Educational Facility Junior College
Public Quasi (PQ)
South
East
Note: Adjacent land uses are from the overall commercial center boundaries, instead of the
project site boundaries,
ANALYSIS DISCUSSION:
In recommending approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit to the Planning
Commission, staff relies on the following general code sections and points:
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.34.030:
According to the City Municipal Code (CYMC), Section 19.34.030 (1), drive-in, take-out and
snack stands in the CN Zone require a Conditional Use Pennit.
Fastfood Restaurant and Drive-through Services:
Stacking
Drive-through services have the potential to create stacking and traffic hazards, The proposed
drive-through lane has the ability to accommodate up to maximum 8 vehicles in accordance with
City policy, therefore, accommodating vehicle stacking and facilitating commercial center traffic
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flow. In addition, through project design and sufficient distancing from the project's primary
access, vehicle backups and stacking onto Otay Lakes Road are avoided, therefore, not creating
traffic hazards and traffic delays.
Drive-through Circulation
By building placement and drive-through lane design, vehicles using this service can smoothly
integrate into the center's traffic circulation. The majority of vehicles entering the drive-through
lane will enter off the southerly access along Otay Lakes Road. Vehic1es will then exit the drive-
through and enter interior parking areas to the north, circulate within the commercial center and
exit out the northerly driveway access along Otay Lakes Road, or proceed north exiting onto
Gotham Street. Either circulation patterns can occur without creating an interruption or
alteration to the existing center's traffic flow, Thus, the proposed drive-through lane circulation
will not significantly impact or impede the commercial center's operational activities.
Parking
The existing commercial center site contains 285 parking spaces. The City of Chula Vista
Municipal Code (CYMC) Section 19.62.050 requires 15 parking spaces minimum for fast-food
restaurant uses, including drive-in, take-out and snack stands, (see Attachment 5, CYMC Section
19,62). The proposed 15 parking spaces surround the proposed project area consisting of existing
and new parking spaces. The proposed project meets the City Parking Code requirement of 15
spaces. In addition, the commercial center has a reciprocal access agreement with its tenants,
Traffic
In order to assess potential traffic issues, a traffic study and circulation plan was submitted in
support of the environmental document, Mitigated Negative Declaration IS 07-006. According
to the traffic study and analysis, the existing commercial center and adjacent street segments
with the proposed restaurant and drive-through use can continue to operate efficiently in the
existing fashion without creating any major interruptions to the existing traffic flows or
circulation patterns nor cause any new parking or traffic conflicts.
Dtay Lakes Road Widening
Otay Lakes Road is currently designated as a four-lane prime arterial according to the General
Plan Update Circulation Element. It is a four-lane divided roadway with an existing median
ranging near the project site from Apache Road and Telegraph Canyon Road. The City of Chula
Vista currently proposes and has funding for the widening of Otay Lakes Road from four lanes to
six lanes in between Telegraph Canyon Road and Canyon Road. This City Improvement Project
is due to start in Fall 2008. The project has been designed with the widening project in mind and
the applicant is required to comply with the roadway delineation and improvements as part of
their project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Conditions of approval are included that
will ensure compliance with the City requirements.
Noise
The project review included a noise report that addressed all noise generated by the proposed fast
food restaurant. This also included the proposed outside eating area, drive through vehicle
service, and menu board. The project was detennined to be consistent with the City Noise
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Ordinance. Noise issues were all analyzed and mitigated to less than level of significance. Refer
to the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration IS 07-006, (see Attachment 3, Mitigated Negative
Declaration).
Menu-Boards
Typically menu boards are associated with drive through services. The proposed drive through
service includes a freestanding menu board. The noise study analyzed the menu board and as a
result of the noise measurements' taken, it was determined that the noise source was not a
significant impact to disturb the surrounding residential uses or other sensitive receivers. As
noted in the noise study and in accordance with CYMC Section 19.34 and City Noise Ordinance,
business operations including the menu board are limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to
11 :00 p,m.
Traffic Noise
The proposed outdoor eating area adjacent to Otay Lakes Road could be exposed to a potential
noise level of 75 CNEL and from mechanical equipment. The edge of the outdoor eating area is
located 55 feet from the centerline of Otay Lakes Road. The ambient traffic noise level at this
distance generates a level of 74 CNEL. The combined ambient traffic and mechanical
equipment noise level to the eating area will be 74 CNEL, less than the City's maximum CNEL
standard of 75. No significant individual or cumulative noise impacts to the outside eating area
or other sensitive receptors (residential) will be created by the proposed project. Therefore, no
physical barriers such as noise walls between the commercial and residential land uses or
protective noise barrier around the outside eating area were required.
CONCLUSION:
The intent of a future fast food business was originally anticipated in the earlier Master Plan for
the existing shopping center. Typically, fast food restaurants include menu boards/drive through
services. The proposed project will create additional synergy to the existing shopping center with
additional commercial services to the surrounding neighborhood compatible within the intent of
the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zone. The project will include attractive building
architectural features and. onsite improvements that will not only enhance the existing
commercial center site but also compliment the surrounding commercial and residential areas.
Therefore, the proposed use is consistent with and implements the goals and intent of the
Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zone and General Plan Update.
For these reasons, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Planning
Commission resolution adopting' the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, IS-07 -006, and Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit PCC-07-011, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the
attached Draft Planning Commission Resolution, (See Attachment 2, Planning Commission
Resolution).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICTS:
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Planning Commissioners and has found no
property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries ofthe property, which is subject to this
action.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts from the preparation of this report and the processing of the
Conditional Use Pennit and the Design Review. All costs are covered by the deposit accounts.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachments
1 Locator Map
2 Planning Commission Resolution
3 Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
4 Resource Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes
5 Existing Commercial Center Site Plan
6 CVMC Sections 19.34 and 19.62
7 Project Plans
8 Ownership Disclosure F onn
Prepared by: Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner, Planning and Building Department
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PLANNING AND -
LO~!OR PROJECT EI Pallo Loco PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
APPLICANT: MISCELLANEOUS
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PROJECT Project Description: Proposing CUP to construct new 2,200 sq. ft. EI
I College Plaza
ADDRESS: Polio Loco fast food restaurant wId rive thru lane located on existing
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: parkway on the Southwest comer of Parcel.
NORTH No Scale PCC-07-011 Related cases: IS.o7.oM n~(' Jl7 - U
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. PCC 07-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, PCC-07-011, ADOPTING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, IS-07-006, TO
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A FASTFOOD RESTAURANT
WITH DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES AT 919-945 OTAY
LAKES ROAD, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
(CN) ZONE.
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2006, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use
Permit (PCC-07-011) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department
by Rohit Marwaha ("Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment and operation of a drive through service for the proposed fast food restaurant (EI
PolIo Loco) ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this Resolution is an existing 0.73
acre sub-parcel within the College Plaza Shopping Center at 919-945 Otay Lakes Road in the
CN, Neighborhood Commercial Zone ("Project Site"); and
WHEREAS, The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has conducted an
Initial Study, IS-07 -006 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based
upon the results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that
the project could result in significant effects on the environment. However, revisions to the
project made by or agreed to by the applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a
point where clearly no significant effects would occur; therefore, the Environmental Review
Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting
Program, IS-07-006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS 07-006); and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Building set the time and place for a hearing on
the Conditional Use Permit application, 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
10 days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely September
12, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and the hearing was continued to September 26, 2007 and thereafter closed.
ATTACHMENT".,
Resolution
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista that it finds that, in the exercise of its independent judgment, as set forth in the
record of this proceeding, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (IS 07-006), which is on file in the Planning and Building Department, has
been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental quality Act
(CEQA), and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and that the
Project's environmental impacts will be mitigated by adopting of the Mitigation Measures
described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, and that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is designed to
ensure that during Project implementation, the Owner and/or Applicant and any other
responsible parties implement the project components and comply with the Mitigation
Monitoring Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
that it adopts Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
IS 07-006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
that it makes the following findings:
1. That the proposed use at this 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.
Approval of the project will allow the applicant to provide food services to residents of
the surrounding neighborhood being of the same character as the existing retail
businesses and services, used and needed in the surrounding neighborhood community.
The neighborhood is developed with existing retail and performing service businesses,
and this project will include architecture and landscaping that will improve and enhance
the frontage of the commercial center and blend with the image of the neighborhood. Its
location is desirable for provision of fast food services because the site is in a highly
visible and conveniently accessible location.
2. That such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental
to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity
or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
The building has been designed and sited so as to not impact the nearby residents. In
addition, the buffering provided by the southern wing of the existing commercial center,
proposed building and business operations have been conditioned to avoid or minimize
potential impacts to nearby residents. The outside eating area is located on the opposite
side of the building so as not to interfere with vehicle or pedestrian traffic to and from the
restaurant. The outside seating area and the drive through service area will be visually
enhanced by architectural features that blend with the existing retail center and
landscaping enhanced so that it will have a aesthetically pleasing and attractive effect.
The property owner shall comply with the City's noise ordinance. The business activities
including drive through/menu board operations will be conditioned within the CVMC
regulations. Therefore, such use will not be detrimental to the surrounding residential
property owners or employees of the retail center.
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3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in
the code for such use.
The proposed drive through service use is consistent with the requirements of the
Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Zone, and the project conditions of approval require the
operation to be in continuing compliance with all applicable city codes and regulations.
The drive through services is part of business operations and in accordance with CVMC
19.34.170, Hours for Conducting Business, no business activities will be allowed
between the hours of 11 :00 p.m. and 7 :00 a.m.
4. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
This Conditional Use Pennit is in compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance,
.
land use designations listed therein. The proposed CUP permits drive through services,
which are consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Zone and Commercial
Retail (CR) General Plan land use designation, and therefore will not adversely affect the
implementation of the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
that based upon the findings above, it hereby approves the Conditional Use Pennit (PCC-07-011)
subject to the following conditions:
I. The following shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City, prior to issuance
of building permits, unless otherwise specified:
Planning and Building
1. The Applicant shall obtain approval of a Design Review Pennit (DRC-07-14)
for the new fast food restaurant building. Use and reliance of this Conditional
Use Permit is contingent upon approval of DRC-07-014 and satisfaction of
DRC conditions of approval applicable to the drive through area and services.
2. The Applicant shall implement to the satisfaction of the City Director of
Planning and Building, and the City Engineer the mitigation measures
identified in the El PolIo Loco Restaurant Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS
07-006) and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
3. If circulation or parking is compromised or negatively impacts other tenants
of the shopping center, additional conditions and/or restrictions may be
imposed on the project to remedy the problems. Planning and Building
Department staff will review the project one year after operation begins to
ensure that such problems do not exist.
4. The fast food restaurant and drive through services/menu board shall be in
accordance with the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 19.34.170,
Hours of Operation.
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5.
Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance of the first building pennit, the
Applicant shall pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of
permit processing fees for deposit account DQ-1374.
6.
The Applicant shall provide an approval letter from the property management
company for the shopping center approving the design of the plans and usage
of parking spaces, prior to Building Permit approval.
7.
Building Permits shall be required for any structural, electrical, mechanical
and plumbing alterations. Building plans shall comply with 2005 Handicapped
Acessibility requirements (SB 1 025), Energy Requirements and the 2001
California Building Code (CBC), California Mechanical Code (CMC),
California Plumbing code (CPC), and 2004 California Electrical Code (CEC)
requirements.
8.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the
Building Official approved plans or written evidence of approval from the
County of San Diego Health Department.
9.
The Applicant shall obtain approval of a sign pennit for each sign, including
drive through service area, by the Planning and Building Department. Signs
shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, Chapter 19.60.
10.
Any deviation to the approved plans for the drive through service area shall
require the approval of a modified Conditional Use Permit, and any other
associated discretionary review, by the Zoning Administrator and
Environmental Review Coordinator.
11.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a final soils
report to the Building Official for review and approval.
Engineering Department
12. The Applicant shall pay the following fees based upon the final building plans
submitted:
a) Sewer Connection and Capacities fees
b) Development Impact Fees
c) Traffic Signal Fees
d) Additional fees, in accordance with the Subdivision Manual, will
be necessary, if submittals of grading plans and/or improvement plans
are required.
13. All on site sewer and storm drain system facilities shall be private (including
maintenance) and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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14.
15.
16.
Any grading plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for
review. The grading plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and
approved by the City Engineer. The grading plans shall be in confonnance
with the City's Subdivision Manual and a grading permit will required prior to
issuance of any building permits. The grading plans shall conform to the City
Storm Water Management requirements.
Prior to issuance of a grading pennit, a final drainage study and
geotechnical/soils study is required with submittal of grading plans for review
and approval by the City Engineer. Any offsite work will require letters of
pennission from the property owner.
The Applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering
Department to perform the following work within the City's right-of-way;
sewer lateral connections to existing public utilities, construction of curb,
access, gutter and sidewalk with proper transitions to existing conditions and
installation of driveways in accordance to Chula Vista standard design
standards, CVCS-lA, all utilities service the proposed project shall be
underground and connection from the public sidewalk to the restaurant
entrance, and installation of pedestrian ramps, if any.
17.
The Applicant shall dedicate right of way along Otay Lakes Road to meet
future dimensions of the road to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
18.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit final
construction plans for the project indicating the delineation of the widening of
Otay Lakes Road to the City Engineer. The construction plans for the project
must show the limits of the current and future right-of-way for Otay Lakes
Road.
19.
Applicant shall treat any private surface flows prior to entering a public right
of way. If such treatment occurs in a street inlet then the Applicant shall
provide a funding mechanism for perpetual maintenance prior to building
permit approval.
20.
The Applicant shall apply for a Construction Stonn Water Management Plan
(CSWMP) for Private Development/Redevelopment Projects, which is
regulated and included in the Chula Vista Development and Redevelopment
Projects Storm Water Management Standards Requirement Manual. A copy
shall be maintained at the construction site for the duration of construction
activities. Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the
CSWMP or any additional BMPs required by a City Storm Water Compliance
Inspector shall be implemented throughout the construction phase.
21.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a final
Water Quality Technical Report and comply with all NPDES requirements to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The Water Quality Study shall include
full implementation of required Best Management Practices to reduce the
amount of pollutants entering the City's storm water conveyance system.
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22.
24.
25.
The project is a High Priority Development project. The Applicant shall
comply with all requirements of the Chula Vista Standard Urban Storm Water
Mitigation Plan (SUSMP).
The Applicant shall comply with the City Municipal Code noise standards,
Chapter 19.66 and 19.68. If the project does not meet the City's Municipal
Code Noise Standards and Thresholds, the City may revoke or modify the
pennit.
This permit shall expire in one year after termination of the restaurant use,
unless another restaurant occupies the site and is found to be consistent in
nature with the previous use. The Zoning Administrator shall review this
conditional use pennit for compliance with the conditions of approval and
shall determine, in consultation with the Applicant, whether the project needs
to be modified from its original approval as part of the consistency findings
and in confonnance with Section 19.14.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the project site as long as it relies
upon this approval:
26. The conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit shall be applied to
the subject property until such time approval is revoked, and the existence of
this approval with conditions shall be recorded with title of the property.
27. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit shall not waive compliance with all
sections of Title 19 of the Municipal Code, and all other applicable City
Ordinances in effect at the time of building pennit issuance.
28. The project site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the
approved plans, which include site plans, floor plans, landscape plans and
elevation plans on file in the Planning Division and the conditions contained
herein.
29. Any deviation from the conditions of this Conditional Use Pennit shall
require the approval of a modified Conditional Use Permit by the Zoning
Administrator or Planning Commission.
30. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified or
deleted conditions imposed after approval of this pennit to advance a
legitimate governmental interest related to health, safety or welfare which the
City shall impose after advance written notice to the Applicant and after the
City has given to the Applicant 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 Applicant of a substantial revenue source
which the Applicant cannot, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be
expected to economically recover,
31. If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their tenns,
to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to
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Page 7 of9
be so implemented and maintained according to their tenns, the City shall
have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, or
further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of
approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. Failure
to satisfy the conditions of this pennit may also result in the imposition of
civil or criminal penalties.
32. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to indemnify, protect,
defend and hold hannless City, its City Council members, officers, employees
and representatives, from and against any and 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 Conditional Use Permit and (b)
City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether
discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated on
the project site. The Property Owner and Applicant shall acknowledge their
agreement to this provision by executing a copy of this Conditional Use
Permit where indicated below. The Property Owner's and Applicant's
compliance with this provision shall be binding on any and all of the Property
Owner's and Applicant's successors and assigns.
33. This Conditional Use Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized
within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section
19.14.260 of the Municipal Code. Failure to comply with any conditions of
approval shall cause this permit to be reviewed by the City for additional
conditions or revocation.
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III. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The Property Owner and the Applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines
provided below, said execution indicating that the Property Owner and Applicant have
each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein, and will implement
same. Upon execution, this document shall be recorded with the County Recorder of the
County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the Property Owner and/or Applicant, and a
signed, stamped copy of this recorded document within ten days of recordation to the
City Clerk shall indicate the Property Owners/Applicant's desire that the project, and the
corresponding application for building pennits and/or business license, be held in
abeyance without approval.
Signature of Property Owner
Date
Signature of Applicant
Date
IV. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their tenns, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, or further condition all certificates
of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted, institute and
prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for
their violation. Failure to satisfy the conditions of this permit may also result in the
imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
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V. INV ALIDITY: AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
.
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is
dependent upon the enforceability of each and every tenn, 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 Pennit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no
further force and effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 26th day of September 2007, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bill Tripp, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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Mitigated Negative Declaration
PROJECT NAME:
El PolIo Loco Fast Food Restaurant
PROJECT LOCATION: 919 Otay Lakes Road
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 642-170-10
PROJECT APPLICANT: Rohit Marwaha
CASE NO.: IS-07 -06
DATE OF DRAFT DOCUMENT: June 11,2007
DATE OF RCC MEETING: July 16, 2007
DATE OF FINAL DOCUMENT: July 19,2007
Prepared by: Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner and Ann Pease, Associate Planner
Revisions made to this document subsequent to the issuance of the notice of availability of
the draft Negative Declaration are denoted by underline.
A. Project Setting
The 0.73-acre project site is a portion of a shopping center that has been in existence for more
than twenty years (see Exhibit A - Location Map). The project area consists of a leased area of
32,000 square-feet in the south portion of the site on Otay Lakes Road. The topography of the
site is essentially flat, and currently contains paved parking, landscaping and lighting, with public
access off Otay Lakes Road (see Exhibit B - Existing Site Plan). The entire project site is
intended to provide continuous circulation between the shopping center and the restaurant, and
provides just a minor increase in the number of existing parking spaces currently provided.
The land uses immediately surrounding the project site are as follows:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Commercial Center
Small section of parking lot/Residential
Commercial Center and residential
Community College
B. Project Descrintiml
The project proposal consists of the addition of a 2,200 square-foot fast-food restaurant with
drive-thru service for a maximum of six vehicles, a dining patio, trash enclosure and a total of 24
parking stalls, intended for shared parking with the existing shopping center. Hours of operation
for the restaurant are Monday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. until!! :00 p,m, The placement of the
proposed building and outside eating area is located between Otay Lakes Road and the existing
commercial retail building. The proposed kiosk fast food restaurant and drive-thru is aligned
with the existing commercial retail building and adjacent to the existing southerly driveway.
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The project site is located within the CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone and CR (Retail
Commercial) General Plan land use designation.
C. Compliance with Zoning and Plans
The project has been found to be consistent with the applicable Zoning Ordinance and the Chula
Vista General Plan. The proposed project requires the approval of a Design Review Permit by the
Design Review Committee and, in order to accommodate a drive-thru service facility, a
Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
D. Public Comments
On March 5, 2007, a Notice ofInitial Study was circulated to property owners within a 500-foot
radius of the proposed project site. The public review period ended March 15,2007. No written.
comments were received regarding the Initial Study.
On June 18, 2007, a recirculated Notice of Availability of the Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the proiect was posted in the County Clerk's Office and circulated to property
owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site. The 30-dav public comment period closed on
July 18, 2007. One public comment was received at the counter that related to an existing
business hour of operation within the shopping center. This issue was referred to Code
Enforcement. Noise is addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study
Checklist.
E. Identification of Environmental Effects
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached Environmental
Checklist form) determined that, with minor mitigation measures, the proposed project should
not have potential environmental impacts. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the
project to reduce any impacts to a less than significant level. This Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Air Quality
In order to assess potential air quality impacts associated with the proposed construction of the
restaurant, an Air Quality Assessment was prepared by Scientific Resources Associated, entitled
Air Quality Assessment for the El Pallo Loco, Chula Vista, dated February 22, 2007. The Air
Quality Assessment analyzed both construction and operational impacts of the construction,
including site grading, utilities installation, construction of the building and minor paving, and
traffic.
Thresholds of Significance .
To determine whether a project would create potential air quality impacts, the City evaluates
project emissions thresholds in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SQAMD) standards.
In order to analyze potential emission impacts, the emission factors and threshold criteria
contained in the South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Handbook for Air Quality
Analysis were used.
Short- Term
Construction of the proposed project will not result in a significant impact on the ambient air
quality. The minimal grading of the site, building construction and worker and equipment
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vehicle trips will not create any temporary emissions of dust, fumes, equipment exhaust, or
other air pollutants associated with the construction activities. Therefore, air quality impacts
resulting from construction-related operations are not considered significant.
In order to analyze potential project impacts/emissions, the emission factors and threshold
criteria contained in the 1993 South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA
Handbook for Air Quality Analysis were used. Based upon the emission factors and
anticipated construction activities it is anticipated that the proposed project will not exceed
the SCAQMD's daily threshold emission levels.
A comparison of daily construction emissions to the SCAQMD's emission thresholds of
significance for each pollutant was analyzed. Emissions were calculated using the'
URBEMIS 2002 model. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 1 contained in Section F
below would mitigate short-tenn construction-related air quality impacts to below a level of
significance. These measures are included as a part of the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program.
Long-Term
In order to assess whether the project's contribution to ambient air quality is cumulatively
considerable, the project's emissions were quantified with respect to the regional air quality plan.
The proposed project once developed will not result in significant long-tenn air quality impacts or
create conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan as summarized
below.
The minimal project generated traffic volume would not result in significant long-tenn local
or regional air quality impacts. No area source or operational vehicle emission estimates will
exceed the Air Quality significance thresholds; therefore, no mitigation measures are
required.
The traffic study indicated that the project-generated traffic would not result in a reduction of
the Level of Service (LOS) at any of the affected intersection. Therefore, according to the
Caltrans ITS Transportation Project-Level Protocol, CO "hot spots" would not result from
project-generated traffic and no significant ambient air quality impacts would result.
HydrologylW ater Quality
A preliminary hydrology report was prepared in order to assess potential hydrology/water
quality impacts of the proposed project (Techno-Dynamics Consultants, Inc., dated June 12,
2007). The following is a summary of the report findings.
Existing Conditions
There is currently no on-site drainage system, however, a stonn drain main is located along
Gotham Street and Xavier Avenue. The site currently flows in a southwest direction towards
Otay Lakes Road, The site as it is currently developed contains paved parking areas with
landscaped surfaces, The site currently consists of approximately 97 % impervious surfaces.
The site has been divided into two drainage areas; area 1 consisting of grass landscaped
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building pad area and area 2 consisting of parking area north side of the grass pad.. This area
sheet flows off site via the parking lot and drive aisles into the driveway located northwest of
the building pad onto Otay Lakes Road. Additional parking areas on the east and south sides
of the grass pad sheet flow off site through the parking lot and drive aisles into the driveway
located southwest of the building pad onto Otay Lakes Road.
Proposed Improvements
The project area is within a fully developed commercial site. The proposed project would
remove some of the existing landscaping (predesigned pad area) for placement of the
building. However, the project will be required to provide additional landscape treatments
along the Otay Lakes Road frontage and designated additional landscape areas on-site. This
will result in an increase impervious surfaces with an increase of 12,068 square feet. The
anticipated drainage runoff rates for pre and post construction flows are 0.64 cfs and 0.81 cfs,
a 27% increase. The post development runoff is not anticipated to be significant based upon
the minimal difference in runoff rates. Proposed preliminary best management practices
(BMPs) to avoid impacts to the stonn drain system include at the minimum sandbags,
sediment traps, preservation of existing and increased vegetation, dust control, stonn drain
inlet protection and other additional practices to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Therefore, the proposal is not anticipated to result in the generation of significant additional
runoff or create significant impacts. .
Long- Term Conditions
The project area is less than one acre and therefore the applicant will not be required to file a
Notice of Intent with the State Water Resources Control Board for coverage under the
NPDES Stonn Water Pennit. The project site is a High Priority Development project and
subject to the requirements of the Chula Vista Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP).
Due to the size and existing condition of the project site, the preparation and implementation
of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) would not be required. However, the
applicant is required to complete and sign a Construction Stonn Water Management Plan
(CSWMP) for Private DevelopmentJRedevelopment Projects included in the Chula Vista
Development and Redevelopment Projects Storm Water Management Standards
Requirements Manual. Compliance with provisions of the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, San Diego Region Order No. R9-2007-0001 with respect to
construction-related water quality BMPs would be required. A final hydrology/water quality
study will be required in conjunction with the preparation of final grading and improvement
plans. Appropriately designed drainage facilities will be required at the time of site
development. In addition, detailed post-construction storm water pollution best management
practices (BMPs) will be required to be incorporated into the final grading plans and
implemented throughout the construction phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Based upon the project design, conditions of the project, and mitigation measures contained
below in Section F, hydrology/water quality impacts would be reduced to a level of less than
significance.
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Noise
In order to assess potential noise impacts of the proposed project, a noise study was prepared
by Mestre Greve Associates, entitled Noise Assessment for EI Pollo Loco Restaurant, City of
Chula Vista, dated January 12, 2006 and addendum dated May 2007. The noise assessment
analyzed the project with respect to the regulations contained in the Chula Vista Municipal
Code (noise control ordinance). A copy of the noise study is available for review at the
Planning and Building Department.
Potential noise impacts were divided into two groups: temporary and long tenn. Temporary
impacts were associated with noise generated by construction activities, and long-term
impacts were further divided into impacts on surrounding land uses generated by the'
proposed project and those impacts that occur at the proposed project site. Noise sources
included short-term construction noise, rooftop mechanical equipment noise, and the drive-
thru service area along with vehicle maneuvering, vehicle noise in the parking lot, and
ambient traffic noise along the adjacent streets.
Sensitive Receptors
The closest sensitive residential receptors are located to the east of the project site, behind the
existing commercial retail building. Noise measurements were conducted both onsite and
offsite at the closest points to the nearest residential units and floor levels. The analysis
revealed that the proposed project would generate potential impacts created by the rooftop
and HV AC equipment. For further details, see Section Rooftop Mechanical Equipment
Noise,
Short- Term Construction Noise
Pursuant to Section 17.2.050(1) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, construction work in
residential zones that generates noise disturbing to persons residing or working in the vicinity
is not permitted between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and between
10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, except when necessary for emergency repairs
required for the health and safety of any member of the community. Due to the presence of
the adjacent single family residential development, this provision of the Municipal Code
applies to the project and would ensure that the residents not be disturbed by construction
noise during the most noise-sensitive periods of the day. .
Long Term On-Site Noise
Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Noise
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HV AC) equipment is proposed for the roof of the
restaurant. The noise generated by the machinery could vary depending on the type and size
of the mechanical equipment. Based upon the preliminary mechanical plans and lack of
complete noise assessment due to unavailability of final rooftop mechanical plans, the study
concluded that noise generated from the HV AC could exceed the City's noise standard.
Therefore, the mitigation measures contained in Section F later in this report have been
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included to mitigate HV AC/or rooftop mechanical equipment noise impacts to below a level
of significance.
Traffic/Drive-thru Activity Noise
According to the noise study, street traffic, drive thru activity, parking lot maneuvering could
create potential noise impacts. However, after measurement testings and analysis to
detennine the noise generated by these activities separately and when combined including
ambient noise generated by the traffic noise, using the worse case scenario source at the Leq
noise level of 65 dBA from a distance of 10 feet from the menu-board, located to the east, it
does not create a significant noise impact. This level is 5 dB greater than the highest
measured Leq to consider worse case scenario during the busiest periods of activity;
frequency and greatest occurrences even with combined circumstances or activities.
The proposed outdoor eating. area adjacent to Otay Lakes Road could be exposed to a
potential noise level of 75 CNEL and from mechanical equipment. The edge of the outdoor
eating area is located 55 feet from the centerline of Otay Lakes Road. The ambient traffic
noise level at this distance generates a level of74 CNEL. The combined ambient traffic and
mechanical equipment noise level to the eating area will be 74 CNEL, less than the City's
CNEL standard of 75. Therefore, no significant individual or cumulative noise impacts to
the outside eating area or other sensitive receptors (residential) will be created by the
proposed proj ect.
Transportation/Traffic
To identify potential traffic impacts associated with the project development, a Traffic Study
for EI PolIo Loco Restaurant dated December 20, 2006 was prepared by Linscott, Law and
Greenspan, Engineers. Traffic analysis were defined as either project-specific or cumulative
activities. The traffic study is summarized below.
Existing and Interim Conditions
The project site is currently accessed via driveways from Otay Lakes Road. Unsignalized
and signalized intersections were studied based on the anticipated traffic circulation within
adjacent and surrounding street segments. At the existing project conditions, most analyzed
intersections operate and will continue to operate at Level of Service (LOS) "D,1 or better,
Most peak hour intersections currently operate at Level of Service (LOS) "D" or better in
accordance with City threshold standards,
Otay Lakes Road is currently designated as a four-lane prime arterial according to the
General Plan Update Circulation Element. It is a four-lane divided roadway with an existing
median ranging from Apache Road and Telegraph Canyon Road. The street contains bike
lanes and bus routes/stops. The City of Chula Vista currently proposes and has funding for
the widening of Otay Lakes Road from the existing four lanes to six lanes from Telegraph
Canyon Road to Canyon Drive. The traffic improvement-widening project is slated for
commencement in 2008. Through project design and conditioning the applicant will be
required to dedicate right-of-way along Otay Lakes Road to meet future dimensions of the
road. The proposed project development plans and traffic study included the delineation and
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future Otay Road widening as required by the Engineering Department. The proposed
project will not be impacted by the proposed road-widening project nor will the road
improvements impact the proposed project.
Existing plus Growth and Proposed Project (Intersections)
Key intersections were studied during the peak hour operations and accesses to the site from
Otay Lakes Road, East H Street, Elmhurst Street, Gotham Street, Telegraph Canyon Road
and Mira Costa Circle/Apache Drive were evaluated. All signalized and unsignalized
intersections will continue to operate at adequate levels of service during the AM and PM
peak hours. The key intersections will continue to operate at LOS "D" or better in
accordance with the City threshold standards. No significant traffic/transportation impacts
are anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
F. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts
Air Quality
1. The following air quality mitigation requirements shall be shown on all applicable
grading, and building plans as details, notes, or as otherwise appropriate, and shall not be
deviated from unless approved in advance in writing by the City's Environmental Review
Coordinator:
. Minimize simultaneous operation of multiple construction equipment units.
. Use low pollutant-emitting construction equipment.
. Use electrical construction equipment as practical.
. Use catalytic reduction for gasoline-powered equipment.
. Use injection-timing retard for diesel-powered equipment.
. Water the construction area twice daily to minimize fugitive dust.
. Stabilize graded areas as quickly as possible to minimize fugitive dust.
. Pave pennanent roads as quickly as possible to minimize dust.
. Use electricity from power poles instead of temporary generators during building, if
available.
. Apply stabilizer or pave the last 100 feet of internal travel path within a construction
site prior to public road entry.
. Install wheel washers adjacent to a paved apron prior to vehicle entry on public roads.
. Remove any visible track-out into traveled public streets within 30 minutes of
occurrence.
. Wet wash the construction access point at the end of each workday if any vehicle
travel on unpaved surfaces has occurred.
. Provide sufficient perimeter erosion control to prevent washout of silty material onto
public roads.
. Cover haul trucks or maintain at least 12 inches of freeboard to reduce blow-off
during hauling.
. Suspend all soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces if winds exceed 25 miles
. per hour.
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Hydrology and Water Quality
2. The City Engineer shall verify that the final grading plans and hydrology/water quality
studies comply with the provisions of California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
San Diego Regional Order No. R9-2007-0001 and with respect to construction related
water quality best management practices. If one or more of the approved post-
construction BMPs is non-structural, then a post-construction BMP plan shall be prepared
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the commencement of construction.
Compliance with said plan shall become a permanent requirement of the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, temporary de silting and erosion control devices
shall be installed. Protective devices will be provided at every stonn drain inlet to'
prevent sediment ITom entering the storm drain system. These measures shall be reflected
in the grading and improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
Environmental Review Coordinator.
Noise
4. Pursuant to Section 17.24.050(1) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, project-related
construction activities including demolition shall be prohibited between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays.
5, The applicant shall be required to comply with the mitigation measures identified in the
noise study. If needed, temporary construction barriers shall be constructed to the
satisfaction of the City Planning and Building Department.
6. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit a subsequent
noise study for approval by the Environmental Review Coordinator demonstrating that
the final roof-mounted HV AC and other roof mounted equipment complies with the
City's noise control ordinance at the property boundaries of 50 dBA Leq (one hour)
during nighttime hours and 60 dBA Leq (one hour) during daytime hours or ambient
noise levels, whichever is greater.
7. All rooftop pumps, fans, and air conditioners on the fast food building and other
accessory buildings shall include appropriate noise abatement and be screened by a
minimum five-foot high rooftop parapet that blocks the line-of-site view Tram the
backyards of the nearby residential properties to the exposed roof and mechanical
ventilation systems, consistent with the noise study dated January 12, 2007 and
addendum dated May 2007. The noise barrier must have a minimum surface density of
3.5 pounds per square foot.
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G. Agreement to hnplement Mitigation Measures
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each read,
understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review
Coordinator, Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Mitigated Negative
Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicant's and Operator's desire that the Project
be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall apply for an
Environmental hnpact Report.
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H. Consultation
1. Individuals and Organizations
City of Chula Vista:
Steve Power, Planning and Building Department
Luis Hernandez, Development Planning Manager Department
Ann Pease, Planning and Building Department
Garry Williams, Planning and Building Department
Silvester Evetovich, Engineering Division
Jim Newton, Engineering Division
Frank Rivera, Engineering Division
David Kaplan, Engineering Division
Sandra Hernandez, Engineering Division
Khosro Aminpour, Public Works Department
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David Kaplan, Engineering Division
Sandra Hernandez, Engineering Division
Khosro Aminpour, Public Works Department
Gary Edmunds, Fire Department
Justin Gipson, Fire Department
Lynn France, Conservation and Environmental Services Department
Others:
Dee Peralta, Chula Vista Elementary School District
Otay Water District
2. Documents
City of Chula Vista General Plan Update, 2005.
Final Environmental Impact Report, City of Chula Vista General Plan Update, EIR No.
05-01, December 2005.
Hydrology Analysis for EI PolIo Loco, Chula Vista, CA and dated June 12,2007
(Techno-Dynamics Consultants, Inc).
Traffic Study for EI PolIo Loco Restaurant, Chula Vista, CA and dated December 20,
2006 (Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers).
Noise Impact Analysis for EI PolIo Loco Restaurant, Chula Vista, CA and dated January
12,2007 and addendum dated May 2007 (Mestre Greve Associates).
Air Quality Assessment for EI PolIo Loco Restaurant, Chula Vista, CA dated February
22,2007 and addendum dated May 2007 (Scientific Resource Associated).
3. Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, and any
comments received in response to the Notice of Initial Study. The report reflects the
independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the
environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning and
Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP)
EL POLLO LOCO - 18-07-006
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This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared by the City of Chula Vista
in conjunction with the proposed ShinnILynndale Place Tentative Parcel Map project. The
proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared
in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and City/State CEQA
Guidelines (IS-07 -006) The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that adequate
mitigation measures are implemented and monitored for Mitigated Negative Declarations.
AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this project ensures adequate
implementation of mitigation for the following potential impacts(s):
1. Air Quality
2. Hydrology and Water Quality
3. Noise
4. Traffic/Transportation
MONITORING PROGRAM
Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation C~mpliance Coordinators
shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista.
The applicant shall be responsible to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator and
City Engineer. The applicant shall provide evidence in written fonn confinning compliance with
the mitigation measures specified in Mitigated Negative Declaration 18-07-006. to the'
Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer. The Environmental Review Coordinator
and City Engineer will thus provide the ultimate verification that the mitigation measures have
been accomplished.
Table 1, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Checklist, lists the mitigation measures
contained in Section F, Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Effects, of Mitigated Negative
Declaration IS-07-006, which will be implemented as part of the project. In order to detennine if
the applicant has implemented the measure, the method and timing of verification are identified,
along with the City department or agency responsible for monitoring/verifying that the applicant
has completed each mitigation measure. Space for the signature of the verifying person and the
date of inspection is provided in the last column. .
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
OlYOF
CHULA VISTA
1. Name of Proponent:
Rohit Marwaha
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3. Address and Phone Number of Proponent:
7 Bluesail Cove
Buena Park, CA 90621
4. Name of Proposal:
5. Date of Checklist:
6. Case No.
EI Pollo Loco Fast Food Restaurant
May 21, 2007
IS-07 -006
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
I. AESTHETICS. Would ~eproject:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
o
o
o
.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including,
but not limited to, tress, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
o
o
o
.
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
o
D
D
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Issues:
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Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a-b) The project site contains no scenic resources, vistas or views open to the public, and is not in
proximity to a state scenic highway, therefore, there would be no impact to the aesthetics of the
area.
c) The proposed fast-food restaurant is located within a fully developed commercial/retail center
and would incorporate architectural design and building height consistent with the existing
structures. The project would not degrade the visual character or quality of the site or its
surroundings.
d) The project will be required to comply with the light and glare regulations (Section 19.66.100)
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CYMC). Compliance with these regulations would ensure
that no substantial glare or light would affect daytime or nighttime views in the surrounding
area.
Miti~ation: No mitigation measures are required.
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. In
detennii1ing whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant enviromnental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) pr.epared by the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture
and farmland. Would the proj ect:
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Convert Prime Fanruand, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
o
o
o
.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract?
o
o
o
.
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion ofFannland, to
non-agricultural use?
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a-c) The project site and surrounding land uses are fully developed, consistent with the Chula Vista
General Plan and zoning designation, and contain no agricultural resources or designated
fannland. The proposal would not convert Prime Fannland, Unique Fannland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance to non-agricultural use and no impacts to agricultural resom:ces would be
created as a result of the proposed project.
Mitieation: No mitigation measures are required.
ill.AIR QUALITY. Where available, the
significance criteria established by the applicable
air quality management or air pollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
o
o
.
o
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 . 0 0
substantially to an existing or proj ected air
quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net 0 0 0 .
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions, which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
o
.
o
o
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a sub-
stantial number of people?
o
o
.
o
Comments:
a, b-d) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
e) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E. According to the air quality study, during
construction, some nuisance odors and food preparation' odors may occur as a result of the
proposed project. However, based upon the distance to the nearest sensitive residential receptors
and the temporary condition of these construction and food preparation activities, the odors
associated, therefore, would not be considered significant impacts to a substanbal number of
people. These odors associated with construction activities and food preparation, are typically not
considered significant long-tenn impacts.
Miti2ation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
would mitigate potentially' significant air quality impacts to a level of less than significance. --
Issues:
IV.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California Department
ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption,
or other means?
. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
~ Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a) The existing project site is fully developed, and no candidate, sensitive or special status species
are present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed project site.
b) No local riparian habitat or other natural sensitive communities are present within or immediately
adjacent to the fully developed project site.
c) No wetland habitat present within or immediately adjacent to the developed project area.
d) There are no wildlife dispersal or migration corridors existing within or immediately adjacent to
the fully developed project site.
e) The project site is fully developed, therefore, no biological resources would be affected by the
proposal and no conflicts with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources would
occur as a result of the proposed development.
f) The proposed project site is located in a designated development area as defined by the City's
MSCP Subarea Plan. There are no biological resources present on the project site and the
proposal would have no impact to local, regional or state habitat preservation planning efforts.
Mitieation: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the
project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the 0 0 0 .
significance of a historical resource as defined
. ~ 15064.5?
m
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the 0 0 0 .
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to g l5064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique 0 0 0 .
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
o
o
o
II
Comments:
a) The existing project site is located within an essentially developed shopping center area. No
historic resources are !mown or are expected to be present within the project impact area.
Therefore, no substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5 is anticipated.
b) The existing site is not listed in, or currently eligible for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources. No historic buildings or structures are present within the previously disturbed
project site and no prehistoric or historic objects are known. Therefore, the potential for adverse
changes to archaeological resource as defined in Section lS064.5 is not anticipated.
-
c) Based on the level of previous disturbance to the site and the relatively limited disturbance for the
proposed projec~ the potential to directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or
site or unique geologic feature is not anticipated.
d) The proposed project consists of limited site improvements to an existing, fully developed
commercial center. No human remains are anticipated to be present within the previously disturbed
impact area of the project.
Miti!!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the
proj ect:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
ofloss, injury or death involving:
1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
suhstantial evidence of a !mown fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology Special
o
o
o
I
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
o
o
o
.
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
o
o
o
.
IV. Landslides?
o
o
o
.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? )
o
o
o
.
o
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the projec~ and potentially result in
on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
o
o
o
.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18-1-B of the Unifonn Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
o
o
o
.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
o
o
o
.
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) The proposed project site is located within a fully developed shopping center site. The site has
been previously disturbed over the entire length of the site with the construction of existing
buildings, accessory structures and easements. The project site is not within a mapped
Earthquake Fault Zone or an area with known or suspected seismic hazards. All prior grading
associated with the building and accessory structures was performed in accordance with previous
geotechnical study. Therefore, impacts to geological resources were determined to be less than
significant.
b-d) The project site and the surrounding land uses are fully developed. All prior grading associated
with the subject shopping center, which included the proposed project site, was carried out in
accordance with the previously adopted mitigation measures and approved soils report.
o
e) The proj ect does -not propose the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems.
Sewer services will be provided by the City of Chula Vista. Therefore, development of the
proposed project would not result in impacts associated with the use of septic tanks or alterative
wastewater disposal systems.
Miti2ation: No mitigation measures are required.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
o
o
o
.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
o
o
o
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a-d) The project site is located within a fully developed shopping center site and was previously
looked at as a potential future fast food restaurant. The project site does not contain any hazardous
site history nor is it included on the County of San Diego Department of Environmetnal Health
Services Hazards Case List. No demolition of existing buildngs or significant hazardous materials is
associated with the business operations of the project. Therefore, no potential hazards or hazardous
material impacts will occur as a result of the proposed project.
e) The proj ect is not located within an airport land use plan nor withn two miles of a public airport or
public. use airport; therefore, the proj ect would not expose people residing or. working in the project
area to adverse safety hazards.
D The project is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip; therefore, the project
development would not expose people working in the project area to adverse safety hazards.
g) The project is designed to meet the City's emergency response plan, route access and emergency
evacuation requirements. No impairment or physical interference with the City's emergency
response plan is anticipated.
h) The project is designed to meet the City's Fire Prevention building and fire service requirements.
No exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death due to wildfires is
anticipated.
Mitieation: No mitigation measures are required.
VII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Would the project:
a) Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to
receiving waters (including impaired water
bodies pursuant to the Clean Water Act Section
303(d) list), result in significant alteration of
receiving water quality during or following
construction, or violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements?
o
o
o
.
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Issues:
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list
of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code section
65962.5 and, as a resul~ would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the project result
in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the proj ect area?
fj For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
proj ect area?
g) hnpair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death ~volving wildland
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent
to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
'0
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
o
o
o
.
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a-~ See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Mitieation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
would mitigate potentially significant hydrology/water quality impacts to a level of less than
significance.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
o
o
o
.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
o
o
o
.
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
o
o
o
.
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
. Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) The project site and the surrounding uses are fully developed. The proposed project would not disrupt
or divide the established commercial and residential communities and therefore no impact would' occur
as a result of the proposal.
b) The project site is located in the C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone and CR (Retail Commercial)
General Plan land use designation. The project is consistent with the applicable zoning regulations and
land use designations, therefore; no impacts are anticipated. '
c) The project would have no impact or conflict with any applicable adopted environmental plans or
policies and would not conflict with the adopted Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan, which designated
the proposed project site as a Developable Area.
Mitieation: No mitigation measures are required.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a mown
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
o
o
o
.
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
o
o
0_
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) The project site and the surrounding land uses are fully developed and would not result in the loss of
availability of a !mown mineral resource of value to the region or the residents of the State of
California. No impact to mineral resources would result from the proposed project.
b) The State of California Department of Conservation has not designated the project site for mineral
resource protection and no impact would occur as a result of the proposal.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of personS to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
o
o
o
.
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome
noise levels?
o
o
o
.
c) A substantial pennanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
o
.
o
o
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
o
D
.
D
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessivenoise
levels?
o
o
o
.
~ For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a-d) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E. It is anticipated that on-site workers, customers
and adjacent residential population may be exposed to construction noi.se associated with short-term
construction activities. However, the project will be required to comply with the City's Noi,se
Ordinance. In addition, due to the minimal construction activities associated with the project,
impacts to surrounding residential properties related to construction noise levels are not' expected to
be significant. The project is not anticipated to potential violate the noise limits of the City's noise
control ordinance.
e) The project is not located withill. an airport land use plan nor within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport; therefore, the project would not expose people residing or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels.
~ The project is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip; therefore, the project development
would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels.
Mitifation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
would mitigate potentially significant noise impacts to a level of less than significant.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would
the project:
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of road or other
infrastructure)?
o
o
o
.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
o
o
o
.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?_
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a-c) The proposed project involves minor expansion of the existing shopping center on a pre-existing
pad area. The proposal does not involve residential housing and would not induce population growth
in the area or require substantial infrastructure improvements. No permanent housing exists on the
project site and no displacement of housing or people would occur as a result of the proposaL Based
on the size and nature of the proposal no impact to population or housing would occur as a result of
the project.
Miti2ation: No mitigation measures are required.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order. to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or other
~.~-_.._--
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
perfonnance objectives for any public services:
a) Fire protection?
o
o
.
o
b) Police protection?
o
o
.
o
c) Schools?
o
o
.
o
d) Parks?
o
o
o
.
e) Other public facilities?
o
o
o
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) Adequate fire protection services can continue to be provided to the site without an increase of
equipment or personnel. The applicant is required to comply with the Fire Department policies for
new building construction, emergency circulation, and fire prevention. The City Fire Department has
detennined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for
new or altered fire protection services. The City perfonnance objectives and thresholds will continue
to be met.
b) Adequate police protection services and response times can continue to be provided upon completion
of the proposed project. The City Police Department has determined that the proposed project would
not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for substantial new or altered police protection
services. The City performance objectives and thresholds will continue to be met.
c) The proposed project would not induce population growth; therefore, no significant adverse impacts to
public schools would result. According to the Chula Vista School District letter dated September 11,
2006, the applicant would be required to pay the statutory building pennit school fees for the non-
residential construction/proposed commercial buildings.
d) The proposed project would not induce population growth~ therefore, the project would not have an
impact on or create a demand for neighborhood or" regional parks or facilities or impact existing park
facilities.
e) The proposed project would not have an impact on or result in a need for new or expanded
governmental services and would be served by existing or planned public infrastructure.
Miti2ation: No mitigation measures are required.
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and 0 C] 0 .
regional parks or other recreational facilities
such that substantial physical deterioration of
the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities 0 0 0 .
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which have an adverse
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
physical effect on the environment?
Comments:
a) The proposed project would not induce population growth; therefore, no impact or physical
deterioration to existing neighborhood parks and recreational facilities would occur as a result of the
proposed proj ect.
b) The proposed project does not include or require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities. The Parks and Recreation Element contained in the City's updated General Plan does not
identify the site of the proposed project as an area planned for any future parks, recreational facilities,
or other recreational programs. No significant physical effect on the environment would occur as a
result of the proposed project.
Mitit!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAmijC. Wollid
the proj ect:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial
in relation to the existillg traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a
substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
o
o
o
I
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a
level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
o
o
o
.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
D
o
o
1-
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Tban
Significant
Impact
No Impact
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
D
o
D
.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
D
D
o
.
~ Result in inadequate parking capacity?
D
D
D
.
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
D
o
D
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a, b, d) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
c) The proposed project would not have any significant effect upon any air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks.
e) According to the proposed development plans, the project as designed does not create or increase
hazards such as dangerous intersections or incompatible uses. The proposed project is an
additional retail pad within an existing commercial shopping center located in the fully developed
eastern portion of the City.
f) The proposal includes redesign of parking area and additional parking spaces on the existing
commercial shopping center, in accordance with the Chula Vista Zoning Code. The proposal
meets ADA requirements for accessibility and parking.
g) See Mitigated Negative Declaration Section E. The proposal would not conflict with adopted
transportation plans or alternative transportation programs. The existing bus turnouts or public
transportation systems along this portion of Otay Lakes Road will not be altered nor impacted as
a result of the proposed project.
Mitil!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
XVI. UTllJTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of
the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
o
o
o
.
b) Require or result in the construction of new
water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant environmental
o
o
o
.
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new 0 0 0 .
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve 0 0 0 .
the project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e) Result in a detennination by the wastewater 0 0 0 .
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to serve
the project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
Q Be served by a landfill with sufficient pennitted 0 0 0 .
capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes
and regulations related to solid waste?
o
o
o
.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) The project is located within an urban area that is served by all necessary utilities and service
systems and would not exceed the wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water.
Quality Control Board. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur as a result of the
proposed proj ect.
b) The proposed project would not require the construction of new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or the expansion of existing facilities. Impacts to wastewater treatment facilities would
be less than significant.
c) No construction of new stonn water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities would
be necessary as a result of the proposed project. The project is required to implement Best
Management Practices to prevent pollution of storm drainage systems and comply with the City's
Storm Water Management Requirements therefore environmental impacts would be less than
significant.
d) The project site is within the water service area of the Otay Water District, and according to their
letter of September 1,2006, there is an 8-inch water main located on Otay Lakes Road currently
serving the project site. No new or expanded entitlements are anticipated therefore the proposed
project would have a less than significant impact.
e) See XVI, a. and b. above
f) The City of Chula Vista is served by regional landfills with sufficient capacity to serve the proj ect
and meet the solid waste needs of the region in accordance with State law. The proposal would
have a less than significant impact on regional landfills.
g) The proposal will be required to comply with federal, state and local regulations related to solid
waste and would have a less than significant impact on the environment.
Miti2ation: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
XVII. THRESHOLDS
Will the proposal adversely impact the City's
Threshold Standards?
A. Library 0 0 0 .
The City shall construct 60,000 gross square feet
(GSF) of additional library space, over the June
30,2000 GSF total, in the area east of Interstate
805 by buildout. The construction of said
facilities shall be phased such that the City will
not fall below the city-wide ratio of 500 GSF
per 1,000 population. Library facilities are to be
adequately equipped and staffed.
B) Police 0 0 0 .
a) Emergency Response: Properly equipped and
staffed police writs shall respond to 81 percent of
"Priority One" emergency calls within seven (7)
minutes and maintain an average response time to
all "Priority One" emergency calls of 5.5 minutes
or less.
b) Respond to 57 percent of "Priority Two" urgent
calls within seven (7) minutes and maintain an
average response time to all "Priority Two" calls
of7.5 minutes or less.
C) Fire and Emergency Medical 0 0 0 .
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed
fire and medical units shall respond to calls
throughout the City within 7 minutes in 80% of the
cases (measured annually).
D) Traffic 0 0 0 .
The Threshold Standards require that all
intersections must operate at a Level of Service
,.-,--..------.---.".
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Significant . Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
(LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that Level of
Service (LOS) "D" may occur during the peak two
hours of the day at signalized intersections.
Signalized intersections west ofI-805 are not to
operate at a LOS below their 1991 LOS. No
intersection may reach LOS "E" or "F" during the
average weekday peak hour. Intersections of
arterials with :&eeway ramps are exempted :&om this
Standard.
E) Parks and Recreation Areas 0 0 0 .
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is
3 acres of neighborhood and community parkland
with appropriate facilities /1,000 population east of
I-80S.
F) Drainage 0 0 0 .
The Threshold Standards require that stonn water
flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering
Standards. Individual projects will provide
necessary improvements consistent with the
Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering
Standards.
G) Sewer 0 0 O' .
The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows
and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards.
Individual proj ects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan( s)
and City Engineering Standards.
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Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
II) Water
o
o
o
.
The Threshold Standards require that adequate
storage, treatment, and transmissio~ facilities are
constructed concurrently with planned growth and
that water quality standards are not jeopardized
during growth and construction.
Applicants may also be required to participate in
whatever water conservation or fee off-set program
the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of
building pennit issuance.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Signifieant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
a) The project would not induce population growth; therefore, no impacts to library facilities would result. No
significant impact to the City's Library Threshold standards would occur as a result of the proposed projeet.
b) According to the Police Departmen~ adequate police protection services can continue to be provided at the
project site. The proposal would not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for substantial new or
altered police protection services. No significant impact to the City's Police threshold standards would occur as
a result of the proposed project.
c) According to the Fire Department's comments, adequate fire protection and emergency medical services can
continue to be provided to the site. The proposed project would not have a significant effect upon or result in a
need for new or altered fire protection services. No adverse impact to the City's Fire threshold standard would
occur as a result of the proposed project.
d) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E. According to the Traffic Study, Otay Lakes Road and analyzed 0
near-term intersections currently operate within the allowable threshold standards. No significant impact to the
City's Traffic threshold standard would occur as a result of the project.
e) Because the project site is a commercial land use, the Parks and Recreation threshold standard is not applicable.
f) The proposed project will provide the necessary drainage improvements consistent with the Drainage
Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The applicant will be required to implement Best
Management Practices (B:tv1Ps) to prevent pollution of storm drainage systems both during and after
construction and prevent discharge of trash, debris, or non-storm water to the storm drainage systems. In
addition, the applicant will be required to comply with the NPDES Municipal Permit, Order No. R9-2007-
0001 and the City ofChula Vista's Development and Redevelopment Stonn Water Management
Requirements Manual. Therefore, no significant impacts to the City's stonn drainage system or City's
Drainage Threshold standards would occur as result of the proposed project.
. .
g) The Engineering Division has determined that the existing sewer facilities, with the exception of sewer laterals,
are adequate to serve the proposed project. No new sewer facilities are necessary and no significant impacts to
the City's Sewer Threshold standards would occur as a result of the proposed project.
h) According to the Otay Water District (OWD) in their letter dated September 1, 2006, water service can be
provided via a 10-inch water main located on East H Street. Additionally, OWD has determined that the existing
water storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are adequate to serve the project. The proposal would
not result in a significant impact to the City's Water Threshold Standards.
Mitbzation: No mitigation measures are required,
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
IncDrporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
XVIll. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number
or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
o
o
o
.
b) Does the proj ect haye impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current project, and the effects of probable
future proj ects.)
o
o
o
.
c) Does the proj ect have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
o
o
o
.
Comments:
a) The project site is currently developed and located within an established urbanized area within the
designated development area of the adopted Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan and there are no mown
sensitive plant or animal species or cultural resources on the site. No significant impacts would occur
as a result of the proposed project.
b) No cumulatively considerable impacts associated with the project when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, other current projects and probable future projects have been identified.
described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, project impacts would be mitigated to below a level of
significance through the required mitigation measures.
c) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E, Potential impacts to humans associated with air quality,
hydrology/water quality, and noise would be mitigated to below a level of significance.
Miti!!:ation: Air Quality, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Noise are impacted categories where
mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration would mitigate potentially
significant impacts to a level ofless than significance.
XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
Project mitigation measures are contained in Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-07-06, Section F,
Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts and Table 1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
X:X. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each read.
understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review
Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Mitigated Negative
Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicants' and Operator's desire that the Project
be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall apply for an
Environmental Impact Report.
Koh,} mAQuJArifr
Printed Name and Title of Applicant
( or authorized representative)
0"-' II~ I FI<aJrICh,)1' (.
bWW
Signature of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
:J ume II~ J 2001
Date
Printed Name and Title of Operator
(if different from applicant)
Signature of Operator
(If different from Applicant)
Date
As described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, project impacts would be mitigated to below a
level of significance through the required mitigation measures.
c) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E. Potential impacts to humans associated with air
quality, hydrology/water quality, and noise would be mitigated to below a level of signific~ce.
Mitb~ation: Air Quality, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Noise are impacted categories where
mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration would mitigate
potentially significant impacts to a level ofless than significance.
XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
Project mitigation measures are contained in Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-07-06, Section F,
Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts and Table 1 Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program.
XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each
read, understood and have their respective company' ~ authority to and do agree to the mitigation C
measures contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental
Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Mitigated
Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicants' and Operator's desire
that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall
apply for an Environmental Impact Report.
Printed Name and Title of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
Signature of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
Date
Printed Name and Title of Operator
(if different from applicant)
Signature of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Date
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XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless
Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the previous pages.
o Land Use and Planning o Transportation/Traffic o Public Services
o Population and o Biological Resources o Utilities and Service
Housing Systems
o Geology & Soils o Mineral Resources D Aesthetics
o Agricultural Resources
. Hydrology/Water o Hazards and Hazardous D Cultural Resources
Quality Materials
. Air Quality . Noise o Recreation
o Threshold Standards o Mandatory Findings of Significance
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XXll. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I fmd that the proposed project could hot have a significant effect on the environment~
and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the
project have been made or agreed to by the project proponent. A Mitigated Negative
Declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and
an Environmental Impact Report is required.
I find that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environmen~ but at least one effect l) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2)
has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on
attached sheets. An Environmental Impact Report is required, but it must analyze only
the effects that remain to be addressed.
o
.
D
D
III
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environmen~
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
EIR or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, inchiding revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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Commissioner Stillman asked if that meant the RCC was not making nominations at
this meeting? Ms Lundstedt responded in the affirmative. The press release has to
go out first.
Commissioner Stillman stated that she and Commissioner Gilgun had a nomination
for the environmentalist and a very worthy residential preservationist. Commissioner.
Stillman asked if it would the best for her to prepare a handout for the next RGG
meeting or something that could be emailed about both? Ms Lundstedt asked if
Commissioner Stillman would type it up explaining how they meet some of the
criteria, and staff would distribute it.
Commissioner Stillman asked if the public would be invited to nominate, also. She
thought that the RCC had to make the nomination as a Commission. Ms. Lundstedt
stated that staff will take in public suggestions and then the RCC will make the final
decision.
NEW BUSINESS
2. 15-07-06 --- EI Pallo Loco Fast Food Restaurant, 919 Otay Lakes Road
Ms Maria Muett (Associate Planner) presented the proposed project.
Commission Comments
Chair Reid asked if the widening of Otay Lakes Road also included re-alignment?
He noted that the vicinity map is not correct.
Commissioner Mosolgo noted that on page 3 at the bottom it says: "The site
currently consists of approximately 97% impervious surfaces". That's not right. I
understand you are under an acre, but I think you still have to do a Wate! Quality
Report. So what is the preliminary plan to treat the runoff for ultimate conditions and
post-construction? He would like to see in these documents if it planned to treat it in
swales or some kind of treatment system.
Commissioner Stillman liked the project, and couldn't see anything wrong with it. To
learn that they are filtering their water before it leaves the site, I would have liked to
have known that because I would have been very pleased to know that the City is
able to work with new development and get that kind of conservation and
environmentally friendly result. We would like to let people know what a great job
everybody on our staff is doing. It just makes businesses our good neighbors, and
that's good for everyone when it's expected.
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Vice-Chair Jasek stated that it's going to be a welcomed addition out there. Unless
the situation in that strip mall is changing, it could have been a cumbersome project
because parking out there is already at a premium, but if Henry's, in fact, is
relocating, it will be interesting to see what replaces it.
Staff and the consultant satisfactorily responded to the Commissioners questions.
and concerns.
MSC (Mosolgo/Macias) to recommend approval of the Mitigation Declaration.
Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Davis absent.
3. Request for Appointment to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Ms Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez (Associate Planner) indicated that the City Council
approved the Historic Preservation Work Program proposal on May 22, 2007. Ms
Lopez had come before the RCC in November of 2006 with an overview of that
Work Program. At this point, we are ready to commence our Advisory Committee, so
we respectfully ask that the RCC appoint one person to sit on the Committee and
one alternate. We do anticipate that the RCC member will come back on a monthly
basis, and staff will come back to the RCC before anything goes for final approval.
MSC (Macias/Gilgun) to appoint Commissioner Stillman as the RCC member
to the Advisory Committee. Vote: (5-0-1-1) with Stillman abstaining and Davis
absent.
MSC (Mosolgo/Jasek) to appoint Chair Reid as the alternate RCC member to
the Advisory Committee. Vote: (5-0-1-1) with Reid abstaining and Davis
absent.
4. Summary of Activities Report for FY 2006/2007
Ms Lundstedt stated that, if the Activities Report is acceptable, Chair Reid can sign
it, and staff will move it along to the City Clerk.
MSC (Stillman/Jasek) that the RCC accept the Summary of Activities as
presented. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Davis absent.
5. Election of Officers
MSC (Mosolgo/Stillman) to nominate Vice-Chair Jasek as Chair. Vote: (5-0-1-
1) with Jasek abstaining and Davis absent.
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19.32.130
19.32.130 Trash storage areas.
Trash storage areas in the C-B zone are subject
to the conditions ofCVM:C 19.58.340. (Ord. 1356
9 1,1971; Ord.1212 91, 1969; prior code ~ 33.507
(H)(6)).
19.32.140 Wall requirements.
Zoning walls shall be provided in the C-B zone
subject to the conditions of CVMC 19.58.150 and
19.58.360.. (Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 ~ 1,
1969; prior code ~ 33.507(H)(7)).
19.32.150 Performance standards.
All uses in the C-B zone shall be subject to ini-
tial and continued compliance with the perfor-
mance standards set forth in Chapter 19.66 CVMC.
(Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969; prior
code ~ 33.507(1)).
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Chapter 19.34
C-N - NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections:
19.34.010 Purpose and intent.
19.34.020 Permitted uses.
19.34.030 Conditional uses.
19.34.040 Repealed.
19.34.050 Height requirements..
19.34.060 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
19.34.070 Additional conditions and
requirements.
19.34.080 Enclosures required for all uses-
Exceptions.
19.34.090 Restrictions on sales of goods.
19.34.100 Site plan and architectural approval
required.
19.34.110 Off-street parking and loading
facilities.
19.34.120 Employee activity restrictions.
19.34.130 Market analysis required when.
19.34.140 Curb cuts and internal traffic
circulation - Approval required.
19.34.150 Shopping centers - Presentation as
planned development required.
19.34.160 Design of buildings.
19.34.170 Hours for conducting business.
19.34.180 Evidence of certain compliance
required annually.
19.34.190 Trash storage areas.
19.34.200 Wall requirements.
19.34.210 Landscaping.
19.34.220 Prohibited uses.
19.34.230 Existing nonconforming shopping
centers - Conformance with rules and
regulations required when - Time
limit.
19.34.240 Performance standards.
19.34.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a shop-
ping center for convenience shopping in a residen-
tial neighborhood where analysis of residential
population demonstrates that such facilities are
necessary and desirable. C-N zoning shall be
applied to property having a minimum area of three
acres and a maximum area of eight acres. It is the
intent of the city council to insure that the character
of the C-N zone will be compatible with and will
complement the surrounding residential area.
Therefore, parking areas must be landscaped as
required herein, in order to relieve the barren
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appearance which most parking lots possess. It is
further the intent of this chapter to prescribe the
number, type, size and design of all signs to protect
the general welfare of the surrounding residential
property owners and of the merchants and property
owners within the shopping center by avoiding
wasteful and costly competition among sign users
resulting from the uncontrolled use of signs. (Ord.
1212 ~ 1, 1969; prior code ~ 33.508(A)).
19.34.020 Permitted uses.
The following are the principal permitted uses in
a C-N district:
A. Grocery, fruit or vegetable store;
B. Bakery;
C. Drugstore;
D. Barbershop and beauty shop;
E. Clothes-cleaning pickup agency with inci-
dental pressing;
F. Business or professional office;
G. Restaurant, cafe or soda fountain, not
including entertainment, dancing or sale of liquor,
beer, or other alcoholic beverages for consumption
on the premises or driv~-in car service;
H. Commercial parking lot for passenger vehi-
cles, subject to the requirements of CVMC
19.62.010 through 19.62.130;
I. Coin-operated laundry, with maximum
capacity washing units of 20 pounds and compara-
ble drying equipment, and clothes-cleanmg agency;
J. Any other retail business or service establish-
ment supplying commodities or performing ser-
vices for residents of the neighborhood which is
determined by the planning commission to be of
the same general character as the above-mentioned
retail business or service uses, and open during
normal business hours of the above uses;
K. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as incidental
storage facilities and satellite dish antennas, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.22.030
(F)(l) through (9);
L. Agricultural uses as provided in CYMC
19.16.030. (Ord. 2526 92, 1992; Ord. 2108 9 1,
1985; Ord. 1356 ~ 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969;
prior code 9 33.508(B)).
19.34.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the C-N
zone; pr()vided, a conditional use permit is issued
in accordance with the provisions of CYMC
19.14.060 through 19.14.130:
A. Automobile service stations, in accordance
with the provisions ofCVMC 19.58.280;
B. Sale of beer or other alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises only where the sale is .
incidental with the sale of food;
C. Electrical substations and gas regulator sta-
tions, subject to the provisions of CVMC . .
19.58.140;
D. Unclassified uses, see Chapter 19.54
CYMC;
E. Roof-mounted satellite dishes, subject to the
standards set forth in CYMC 19.30.040;
" F. Recycling collection centers, subject to the. :"
provisions ofCVMC 19.58.345;
G. Automated, drive-through car washes, in
accordance with the provisions of CVMC
19.58.060;
H. Establishments contained in the list of per-
mitted uses above, but which include the sale of
alcoholic beverages for off-site use or consump-
tion, including any new facilities and any facilities
which expand the area devoted to alcohol sales or
which require the issuance of a type of alcoholic
beverage license by the State Alcohol Beverage
Control different from the license previously held,
in accordance with the procedures in CYMC
19.14.030;
1. Liquor store (package, off-sale only), in ac-
cordance with the procedures in CYMC 19.14.030;
J. Drive-through restaurants, those fast food
facilities offering drive-through lanes in which
food is both ordered and picked up from the vehi-
cle, and taken off-site for consumption; but not
including "drive-in" restaurants, those at which
food is ordered from and consumed in the parked
car on the premises. (Ord. 2715 9 3, 1998; Ord.
2560 9 3, 1993; Ord. 2552 9 1,1993; Ord. 2526 93,
1992; Ord. 2491 9 2, 1992; Ord. 2252 ~ 2, 1988;
Ord. 2233 9 2, 1987; Ord. 2152 9 1, 1986; Ord.
2108 9 1,1985; Ord.1571g 1,1974; Ord.1356 9 1,
1971; Ord.1212 91, 1969; prior code 9 33.508(C)).
19.34.040 Sign regulations.
Repealed by Ord. 2924 931 2003. (Ord. 2309A
97, 1989; Ord. 1734 9 1, 1977; Ord. 1575 9 1,
1974; Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1275 ~ 1, 1970;
Ord. 12129 1,1969; prior code 9 33.508(D)).
19.34.050 Height requirements.
No principal building shall exceed two and one-
half stories or 35 feet in heigh~ and no accessory
building shall exceed one and one-half stories or 15
feet in height, except as provided in CYMC
19.16.040. (Ord. 1356 ~ 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1,
1969; prior code 9 33.508(E)).
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19.34.060 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
The following minimum lot area and yard requirements shall be observed in the C-N zone, except as pro-
vided in CVMC 19.16.020 and 19.16.060 through 19.16.080, and where increased for conditional uses:
Setbacks in Feet
Lot Area. Front and Exterior
(sq. ft) Side Yards Side Rear
5,000 15 feet. for buildings ~one, except when None, except when abutting an R district, then not less
Zero feet for signs abutting an R disnic~ than 15 feet; provided, however, that where such yard is
then not less than 15 contiguous and parallel with an alley, one-half the width
feet of such alley shall be assumed to be a portion of such yard
tOr not less than that specified on the building line map shall be provided and maintained. The setback requirements
shown on the adopted building line map for Chula Vista shall take precedence over the setbacks required in the zoning
district.
(Grd. 1356g 1, 1971; Grd. 1212 g 1, 1969; prior code ~ 33.508(F)).
19.34.070 Additional conditions and
requirements.
The following additional conditions set forth in
CYMC 19.34.080 through 19.34.210 shall apply in
a C-N zone. (Ord. 1356 g 1, 1971; Ord. 1212' g 1,
1969; prior code ~ 33.508(G)).
1934.080 Enclosures required for all uses-
Exceptions.
Except as otherwise provided, all uses in a C-N
zone shall be conducted wholly within a com-
pletely enclosed building except for service sta-
tions, as stipulated in their conditional use permi~
nurseries, and off-street parking and loading facil-
ities and sidewalk cafes. (Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969;
prior code 9 33.508(G)(I)).
19.34.090 Restrictions on sales of goods.
In a C-N zone, goods for sale shall consist pri-
marily of new merchandise and shall be sold at
retail on the premises. (Ord. 1212 g 1, 1969; prior
code 9 33.508(0)(2)).
19.34.100 Site plan and architectural approval
required.
Site plan and architectural approval is required
for all uses in a C-N zone, as provided in CVMC
19.14.420 through 19.14.480. (Ord. .1212 g 1,
1969; prior code 9 33.508(G)(3)).
19.34.110 Off-street parking and loading
facilities.
Off-street loading and parking is required for all
uses in a C-N zone, as provided in CYMC
19.62.010 through 19.62.140. (Ord. 1356 ~ I,
1971; Ord. 1212 g 1, 1969; prior code 933.508
(G)(4)).
19.34.120 Employee activity restrictions.
The number of employees in any business estab-
lishment in a C-N zone shall be limited to those
necessary for the conduct of the on-site business
and no person shall be engaged in the activity of
processing, fabricating or repairing goods for
delivery or sale at other locations. (Ord. 1212 9 1,
1969; prior code g 33.508(0)(5)).
19.34.130 Market analysis required when.
A market analysis showing demand for new or
additional C-N facilities shall be submitted
together with any application for rezoning of a new
C-N district, or extension by one acre or more of
any existing C-N district. (Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969;
prior code 9 33.508(G)(6)).
19.34.140 Curb cuts and internal traffic
circulation - Approval required.
All curb cuts and internal traffic circulation for
ingress and egress shall be approved by the plan-
ning commission subject to a recommendation
from the city traffic engineer. (Ord. 1212 g 1,
1969; prior code g 33.508(G)(7)).
19.34.150 Shopping centers - Presentation as
planned development required.
Shopping centers proposed to be located in a
C-N zone shall be presented as a planned develop-
ment; each unit shall then proceed in accordance
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with the approved planned development. (Ord.
1212 g 1, 1969; prior code g 33.508(G)(8)).
19.34.160 Design of buildings.
All buildings in a C-N zone shall be designed so
as to be compatible with surrounding neighbor-
hood; and the general character of the development
shall continue and promote the established theine
of the community. (Ord. 12129 1,1969; prior code
~ 33.S08(G)(9)).
19.34.170 Hours for conducting business.
No business shall be open in a C-N zone
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.,
unless specifically approved by the planning com-
mission. (Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969;. prior code
9 33.508(0)(10)). . .. .
19.34.180 Evidence of certain compliance
required annually.
Each year, prior to issuing a business license or
the renewal of a business license, establishments
within the neighborhood shopping center shall
present evidence of co~pliance with the require-
ments of this title, particularly in regard to the
nature of the business as set forth in CYMC
19.34.090 and 19.34.120. (Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969;
prior code ~ 33.508(G)(11)).
19.34.190 Trash storage areas.
Trash storage areas in the C-N zone are subject
to the conditions of CYMC 19.58.340. (Ord. 1356
9 1,1971; Ord.1212 g 1,1969; prior code ~ 33.508
(0)(12)).
19.34.200 Wall requirements.
Zoning walls shall be provided in the C-N zone
subject to the conditions ofCVMC 19.58.150 and
19.58.360. (Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1,
1969; prior code 9 33.508(0)(13)).
19.34.210 Landscaping.
The site shall be landscaped in confonnance
with the landscape manual of the city, and
approved by the director of planning. (Ord. 1356
9 1,1971; Ord.1212 9 1,1969; prior code 933.508
(G)(14)).
19.34.220 Prohibited uses.
Uses. expressly prohibited in a C-N zone
include: .
A. Residential uses;
B. AI1y combination of residential and nonresi-
dential uses on a lot, parcel of land, or in any struc.
ture thereon;
C. Industrial uses;
D. Public address systems and/or loudspeakers
outside of any building. (Ord.1356 91,1971; Ord.
1212 g 1, 1969; prior code 9 33.508(H)).
19.34.230 Existing nonconforming shopping
centers - Conformance with rules
and regulations required when -
Time limit.
All existing shopping centers which may, in the
future, be classified in the neighborhood-commer-
cia! (C-N) zone shall, within the time established
herein, be made to conform to the requirements and
regulations of the zone as applicable. The planning
department shall Submit a letter to the property
owner and managers of the businesses being con-
ducted within said shopping center, outlining the
requirements and changes necessary to bring the
center into conformance with the zone require-
ments. All of said changes shall be accomplished
within one year of the date of such notification.
(Ord. 1356 ~ 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969; prior
code ~ 33.508(1)).
19.34.240 Performance standards.
All uses in a C-N zone shall be subject to initial
and continued compliance with the performance
standards set forth in Chapter 19.66 CYMC. (Ord.
1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 91, 1969; prior.code
9 33.508(1)).
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Chapter 19.62
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections:
19.62.010 Required when.
1.9.62.020 .Size and access ~quirements.
19.62.030 Floor area defined.
19.62.040 Alternatives to on-site parking.
19.62.050 Number of spaces required for
designated uses.
19.62.060 Parking areas - Development and
maintenance generally.
19.62.070 Parking areas - Curbing required
when - Specifications.
19.62.080 Parking areas - Screening
requirements.
19.62.090 Parking areas - Landscaping.
19.62.100a Parking areas - Surfacing
. requirements - Waiver permitted
when.
19.62.100b Pavement standards for private
vehicular areas.
19.62.11 0 Limitation on areas to be used.
19.62.120 Parking areas - Lighting
arrangements.
19.62.130 Waiver or modification of provisions
permitted when.
19.62.140 Off-street loading - Number and size
of spaces to be maintained.
19.62.150 Residential parking - Front setback
restrictions - Generally.
19.62.160 Residential parking - Front setback
restrictions - Exceptions.
19.62.170 Residential parking - Two-car garage
requirement - Intent and purpose.
19 .62.180 ~esidential parking - Two-car garage
,requirement - Garage setbacks.
19..62.190 Residential parking - Procedure for
_ . conversion to living purposes -
Approval required.
19.62.200 Enforcement of this chapter.
19.62.010 Required when.
There shall be provided, at the time any buildiIig
or strUcture is erected or is enlarged or increased in
capacity, or any use is established, off-street park-
ing spaces for automobiles in accordance with the
requirements herein; provided, however, that when
an addition is made to an existing building, only
the sq~are feet in the addition need be used in com-
puting the required parking. (Oni 1212 9 1, 1969;
prior code g 33.801(A)).
19.62.020 Size and access requirements.
Size and access of off-street parking and loading
facilities shall be as follows:
A. No parking area, except for a single-family
or duplex residence, may be located so as to require
or encourage the backing of automobiles or other
vehicles acrO$S any street lot line, to a,ffect. egre~L
from the places of parking. -
B. Access to parking spaces for a single- family
dwelling may be not less than nine feet in width
throughout and paved in accordance with engineer~
ing specifications as adopted by the planning com-
mission. .
C. Driveways used to serve two to four dwell-
ing units shall be not less than 12 feet if the furthest
unit is 80 feet or less from the front property line,
and a minimum of 15 feet if the distance is over 80
feet long. Driveways used to serve five or more
dwelling units shall be not less than 15 feet for one
single lane entrance; the combination of two sepa-
rate driveways (an entrance and an exit) shall be
not less than 25 feet; except, that a combined
entrance and exit (two-way access) need not
exceed 18 feet in width.
Driveways for parking areas serving other than
residential units shall be a minimum of 15 feet
wide for one-way traffic and 24 feet wide for two-
way traffic. The minimum vertical clearance shall
be 10 feet to allow for the passage of emergency
vehicles, based on minimum standards adminis-
tered by the city traffic engineer.
D. All aisles and turning areas shall be adequate
to provide safe and efficient access to and from
parking spaces, based on minimum standards
administered by the city traffic engineer.
E. Tandem parking shall not qualify as required
parking unless specifically approved by the plan-
ning commission. (Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969; prior code
9 33.801(B)).
19.62.030 Floor area defined.
"Floor area," in the case of offices, merchandis-
ing or service types of uses, means the grass floor
area used or intended to be used by tenants, and
including floor area for service to the public as cus-
tomers, patrons, clients or patients, including areas
occupied by fixtures and equipment used for dis-
play or sales of merchandise. (Ord. 1212 9 1,1969;
prior code g 33.801(C)).
19.62.040 Alternatives to on-site parking.
F or any new nonresidential use, structure or
building, required off-street parking which, due to
the size or location of the parcel, cannot be pro-
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vided on the premises may be provided on other
property not more than 200 feet distant by publicly
available pedestrian access from said use, structure
or building, subject to a binding agreement with the
city as to permanent reservation of said space and
access thereto; or if the proposed nonresidential
use lies within the boundary of a parking district, -
off-street parking requirements shall be considered
to be met; provided, that any developer of a new
commercial building within a parking distric~ or a
developer of a commercial addition to an existing
building therein, shall pay the required fee(s).
(Ord. 2506 ~ 1, 1992; Ord. 1894 ~ 1, 1980; Ord.
1212 ~ 1, 1969; prior code ~ 33.801(D)).
19.62.050 Number of spaces required for
designated uses.
In the case of any building, structure or pre-
mises, the use of which is not specifically men-
tioned herein, or in the opinion of the approving
authority is not similar to any use found herein, the
approving authority may apply a ratio based on a
similar existing use not found herein. In computing
parking requirements, a resultant fractional space
. of one-half shall count as a full space.
The number of off-street parking spaces
required shall be as set forth in the following:
Businesses or Use and Number
of Spaces Required
1. Auctions (See CYMC 19.04.015 and
19.58.055):
At the time of application for a conditional use
permi~ the applicantshall submit parking informa-
tion justifying the amount of parking proposed to be
provided and the parking ratio. The information
must consist of data upon which the approving'
authority can reasonably base a determination of
adequacy, such as expected patronage or a compar-
ison with the patronage of similar uses. Said park-
ing ratio shall range from one space for each 50
square feet of net usable lot area to one space for
each 4,000 square feet of net usable lot area.
Note: For pUrposes of this subsection, "net
usable lot area" means the area of the parcel exclu-
sive of setbacks, slopes, easements, required right-
of-way dedications or other constraints which
would preclude use of the land. If complaints are
filed with the city regarding impacts related to off-
site parking, the project shall be modified to add
additional parking for employees and customers,
and/or by reducing the auction and/or storage area,
subj ect to the review and approval of the director of
planning and city engineer. Failure to resolve such
off-site public parking problems by the owner of
the property constitutes grounds for revocation of
the conditional use permit.
2. Automobile sales facilities, new or used (see
CVMC 19.58.070):
"- . One for each 400 square feet of gross floor
area, or one-tenth of the maximum car storage
capacity, whichever is greater.
3. Automobile repair and service garages:
One for each 400 square feet of floor area.
4. Banks and savings and loans:
One for each 200 square feet of floor area;
nllnimum of five.
5. Bowling alleys:
Five for each alley.
6. Business and professional offices:
One for each 300 square feet of gross floor
area; minimum of four.
7. Car wash (coin -operated), self-service or
attendant-operated:
Three for each stall, plus one for each
employee.
8. Children's homes: .
One for each four beds, plus one for each
employee.
9. Churches and private schools:
One for each three and one-half seats in an
auditorium or one for each 17 classroom seats,
whichever is greater.
10. Dancehalls and assembly halls without
fixed seats, and exhibition halls, except church
assembly rooms in conjunction with auditoriums,
nonprofit clubs and lodges:
. One for each 50 square feet of floor area used
for assembly or dancing.
11. Dwellings, single-family, duplex:
. Two for each. family or dwelling unit; both .
spaces shall be in a garage with a minimum area of
400 square feet (see Chapter 19.22 CYMC for
remodeling of garages).
12. Dwellings, townhouses:
Two for each dwelling unit; both spaces shall
be in a garage or carport, a minimum area of 400
square feet.
13. Dwellings, multiple:
One and one-half per unit for each studio or
one-bedroom apartment.
Two per unit for each two-bedroom apart-
ment.
Two per unit for each three-bedroom or
larger apartment. *
*F or every 10 parking spaces required, one of
this total may be a "compact" space.
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Note: No parking space shall be located within
20 feet of any curb return of intersection streets, or
eight feet of any side property line, unle,ss
approved by the city traffic engineer.
14. Funeral homes and mortuaries:
One for each four seats of the aggregate num-
ber of seats provided in all assembly rooms of the
mortuary .
15. Furniture and appliance stores, and house-
hold equipment or furniture repair shops:
One for each 600 square feet of floor area.
16. Hospitals:
One and one-half for each bed.
17. Nursing homes and convalescent hospitals
and homes for aged:
One for each three beds.
18. Houseboats:
See dwellings, subsection (11) of this section.
19. Hotels, motels, motor hotels:
One space for each living or sleeping uni~
plus one space for every 25 rooms or portion
thereof to be provided on the same lot as use.
20. Machinery sales and service garages:
One for each 400 square feet of floor area.
21. Manufacturing plants, research or testing
laboratories, and bottling plants:
One for each one and one-half persons
employed at anyone time in the normal operation
of the plant or one for each 800 square fee~ which-
ever is greater.
22. Medical and dental clinics or offices:
One for each 200 square feet of gross floor
area; minimum of five.
23. Mobilehome parks:
Two'spaces on each pad, one~third guest,
space per mobilehome located within 400 feet of
the farthest unit, and at the community center, one
space for each five pads up to 50 pads and one
space for each 10 pads thereafter. '
24. Restaurants, bars and night clubs:
One for each two and one-half permanent
seats, excluding any dance floor or assembly area
without fixed seats which shall be calculated sepa-
ratelyas one space per 50 square feet of floor area.
25. Restaurants - Drive-in, take-out, snack
stands:
15 spaces (minimum).
26. Retail stores, shops, etc.,'except as provided
for furniture stores, in subsection (15) of this sec-
tion:
, One for each 200 square feet of floor space.
27. Rooming and lodging houses:
One for each bedroom.
28. Schools:
Elementary - one per teacher or employee,
plus five spaces.
Junior high - one per teacher or employee,
plus five spaces.
High - one per four students.
29.. Sports arenas, auditoriums,.theaters, ~ssem.,
bly halls and meeting rooms:
One for each three and one-half seats of max.
imum seating capacity.
30. Wholesale establishments, warehouses, ser:-
vice and maintenance centers, and communication
equipment buildings: .
One for each one and one-half persons
employed at one time in the normal operation of
the establishmen~ or one for each 1,000 square
fee~ whichever is greater. (Ord. 2584 97, 1994;
Ord. 2132 ~ 1, 1985; Ord. 1856 g 1, 1979; Ord.
1531 92, 1974; Ord. 1356 9 I, 1971; Ord. 1212
9 1, 1969; prior code 9 33.801(E)).
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19.62.060 Parking areas - Development and
maintenance generally.
Every parcel ofland hereafter used as a public or
private parking area, including a commercial park-
ing lot and also an automobile, farm equipment, or
other open-air sales lo~ shall be developed and
maintained in accordance with the requirements set
forth in CYMC 19.62.070 through 19.62.120.
(Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969; prior code g 33.801(F)).
19.62.070 Parking areas - Curbing required
when - Specifications.
Off-street parking areas for more than three
vehicles shall be provided with a suitable concrete
curb or horizontal timber barrier not less than six
inches in height, located not less than two feet from
any street walkway or alley right-of-way line. All
curbs or barriers shall be permanently anchored in
a manner satisfactory to the director of public
works, to confine vehicles entirely within said pre-
mises, except in those cases where a wall is pro-
vided on the boundaries of the premises which, in
the opinion of the zoning administrator, is of such
construction as to suitably protect the aajoining
property. (Ord.1212 9 1, 1969; prior code 933.801
(F)(l)).
19.62.080 Parking areas - Screening
requirements.
Off-street parking areas for more than five vehi,,--
cles shall be effectively screened by a 10-foot-wide
landscaped strip and a masonry wall or fence of
acceptable design. Such wall or fence shall be not
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less than three and one-half feet or more than six
feet in height and shall be maintained in good con-
dition without any advertising thereon. The
requirements specified herein may be eliminated in
whole or in part where, in the opinion of the zoning
administrator, such requirements are not necessary
- for the- proper" protection ofabutting--prQperty
because of substantial grade differentials, the exist-
ence of adequate walls or other equally valid rea-
sons. (Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969;
prior code ~ 33.801(F)(2)).
19.62.090 Parking areas - Landscaping.
The total pC!rking area shall be landscaped in
accordance with the landscape manual of the city.
(Ord. 12129 1, 1969; prior code 9 33.801(F)(3)).
19.62.100a Parking areas - Surfacing
requirements - Waiver permitted
. when.
Any off-street parking areas shall be surfaced in
accordance with CYMC 19.62.100b, Pavement
standards, so as to provide a durable and dustless
surface, and shall be so graded and drained as to
. dispose of all surface water a~cumu1ated within the
area, and shall be so arranged and marked as to pro-
vide the orderly and safe loading or unloading and
parking and storage ofvehic1es. The planning com-
mission may, by resolution, waive or modify the
standards for any use within the agricultural zone,
or any use deemed as temporary (operating for a
maximum of one year); provided, however, such
temporary use shall be done in accordance with the
pavement standards noted in CYMC 19.62.100b
(A). (Ord. 2743 ~ 3, 1998; Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969;
prior code 9 33.80 1 (F)(4)).
19.~2.l00b Pavement standards for private
vehicular areas. .
Areas upon private property which are required
to be paved per the various city regulations, or pur-
suant to conditional approval of the planning com-
mission, shall be paved in accordance with the
requirements contained herein and with the stan-
dard specifications for public works construction
and any amendments or supplements thereto,
including the San Diego regional supplement
amendments and the city of Chula Vista standard
special provisions. Such requirements shall apply
to all areas to be paved for the movemen~ parking
or storage of vehicles except as specifically noted.
A. Temporary Use (Maximum of One Year).
Temporary pavement shall consist of two inches of
compacted decomposed granite, the top one inch of
which has been treated with CRS-2 or CMS-2
asphalt emulsion to form a water-resistant and
dust- free wearing surface. The asphalt emulsion
shall be applied at such rates or a sufficient number
of times to produce the specified wearing surface.
A weed killer shall be applied to the entire area to
. be -paved in ~ccordance with. the manufacturer's
recommendations.
~ an alternative for pavements which will be
used exclusively for the movement and parking of
heavy trucks, processed miscellaneous base,
including recycled asphaltic concrete base, may be
substituted for disintegrated granite.
B. Semi-Permanent Use (Maximum of Five
y ears). Semi-permanent pavement shall consist of
two inches of asphaltic concrete pavement with seal
coat placed upon native soil. Asphalt concrete shall
be Type ill, Class B2 or Class C2, as specified in
Section 400-4.3 of the standard specifications for
the public works construction; except, that it shall
be permissible to use AR-2000 asphalt cement as an
alternate to AR -4000 asphalt cement. A seal coat in
conformance with Section 302-5.10 of the San
Diego regional supplement amendments using an
RS-1 or equivalent high viscosity asphalt emulsion
shall be applied to the entire paved surface.
Native soil to receive pavement shall be graded,
scarified, and compacted to 95 percent minimum
relative compaction per ASTM D-1557 to a mini-
mum depth of six inches prior to installation of
paving material. A weed killer shall be applied to
the entire prepared native soil in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Permanent Use. Permanent pavement shall
consist of a minimum of two inches of asphaltic
concrete pavement with seal coat, as described
under "semi-permanent use" above, applied over a
four-inch-thick Class II aggregate base or better.:
Aggregate base shall comply with Section 400-2 of
the San Diego regional supplement amendments
and shall be compacted to 95 percent minimum rel-
ative compaction per ASTM D-1557. Native sub-
grade shall be graded, scarified, and compacted to
95 percent minimum relative compaction per
ASTM D-1557 to a minimum depth of six inches
prior to applicacion of the asphaltic concrete struc-
tural section.
Permanent areas for the storage only of passen-
ger-type vehicles may be paved as specified under
"semi-permanent use." This reduction in structural
section shall apply o~ly to the specific storage
areas and does not include areas designated for
parking or movement of vehicles. (Ord. 2743 93,
1998).
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Chula Vista Municipal Code
19.62.180
19.62.110 Limitation on areas to be used.
No part of any front yard or exterior side yard
(Le., street side of a comer lot) shall be used for off-
street parking or access, except as noted in CVMC
10.84.020 and 19.62.150, unless so authorized by
the zoning administrator, pursuant to an approved
- - site" pIa (Ord. 2743 i 3, 19-98;Ord. 2-116 ~ 6,-'
1986; Ord. 1212 ~ 1, 1969; prior code ~ 33.801
(F)(5)).
19.62.120 Parking areas - Lighting
arrangements.
Lighting used to illuminate any off-street park-
ing area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light
away from adjoining premises in any R zone. (Ord.
12129 1, 1969; prior code g 33.801(F)(6)).
19.62.130 Waiver or modification of
provisions permitted when.
The commission may, by resolution, waive or
modify the provisions as herein set forth, establish-
ing required parking areas for such uses as electri-
cal power generating plants, electrical transformer
stations, utility or corporation storage yards or
other uses requiring a very limited number of per-
sons as compared to the number of persons
required by the usual industry of comparable size
expressed in square footage. (Ord. 1212 g 1, 1969;
prior code 9 33.801(G)).
19.62.140 Off-street loading - Number and
size of spaces to be maintained.
A. For every building or part thereof having a
gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more,
which is to be occupied by a commercial or indus~
trial use requiring the receipt of distribution by
vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be
provided arid maintained, on the same" lot with such
building, at least one off-street-loading space plus
one additional such loading space for each addi-
tiona140,OOO square feet or major fraction thereof.
B. Each loading space shall be not less than 10
feet in width, 25 feet in length, and 14 feet in height
clearance.
C. If such space occupies any part of any re-
quired yard or court spaces, it may not be located
closer than 50 feet to any lot in any R zone, unless
enclosed by a masonry wall not less than eight feet
in height. (Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969; prior code
9 33.802).
19.62.150 Residential parking - Front setback
restrictions - 'Generally.
No required parking spaces or required maneu-
vering area may be located in the front or exterior
setback area (except as noted in CVMC
10.84.020); the total combination of driveways and
" adjacent parking areas shall not-occupy more than
50 percent of the front or exterior side yard. (Ord.
217696, 1986; Ord. 1356 ~ 1, 1971; Ord. 1212
9 1, 1969; prior code g 33.803(A)).
19.62.160 Residential parking - Front setba"ck
restrictions - Exceptions. "
In those cases where street improvements are at
their ultimate width, the front setback area, for
parking purposes, may be measured from the back
of the sidewalk. (Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord. 1212
9 1, 1969; prior code 9 33.803(B)).
19.62.170 Residential parking - Two-car
garage requirement - Intent and
purpose.
It is the intent of this section and C\lMC
19.62.180 and 19.62.190 to require that all dwelling
units in the A, R-E, R-l and R-2 zones as well as
single-family and two-family developments in the
P-C zone shall have constructed on the same lot, as
a necessary and essential accessory building to the
residential use of said lot, a two-car enclosed ga-
rage containing a minimum of 400 square feet and
minimum dimension of20 feet. The purpose of said
requirement is to provide adequate off-street park-
ing so "as to alleviate the congestion on residential
streets and space for the necessary storage of mate-
rials in an enclosure. The enclosed garage is neces-
sary to protect the general welfare of residential
areas by preventing the establishment of parking
spaces in an open parking lot situation inappropri-
ate to residential development and the open and dis-
orderly display of gardening equipmen~ tools,
boxes and other materials which would be stored in
enclosures to avoid an unsightly appearance. (Ord.
2151 ~ 1,1986; Ord.1356 g 1,1971; Ord.1212 9 1,
1969; prior code 9 33.803(C)(1)).
19.62.180 Residential parking - Two-car
garage requirement - Garage
setbacks.
Notwithstanding requirements contained in this
chapter, minimum front yard shall be 22 feet from
the inside edge of the sidewalk to the door of.a..__
garage or structure of a carport in the case of a
driveway approximately perpendicular to the front
property line. Any garage that has its access from
19-179
19.62.190
an alley shall be located 25 feet from the opposite
side of the alley with a minimum setback of five
feet from the alley. (Ord. 1356 9 1, 1971; Ord.
1212 ~ 1, 1969; prior code ~ 33.803(C)(2)).
19.62.199 Residential parking - Procedure for
- '.. :: . conversion to liviitg purposes'- - '.
Approval required.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
conversion of any existing garage or carport for
living purposes, the property O'WIler desiring such
conversion shall be required to meet the following
conditions:
A. A new enclosed two-car garage as set forth
in CYMC 19.62.170 shall be provided to replace
the garage or carport being converted. Tandem
parking as provided in this chapter will not satisfy
the parking requirements.
B. All plans for the conversions of existing
garages or carports for living purposes, as well as
plans for new garages, shall be submitted to the
planning department for approval to insure that the
conversion is compatible in design and materials
,with the existing dwelling. Plans for garage con-
versions shall show either: '
1. The exterior of the garage unchanged; or
2. The exterior of the garage fully altered to
match the existing house elevation in colors, mate-
rials and trim.
C. A filing fee as set forth in the master fee
schedule shall accompany each application for a
garage conversion. (Ord. 2151 ~ 2, 1986; Ord. 2011
9 I, 1982; Ord. 1669 9 1, 1976; Ord. 1356 9 1,
1971; Ord. 1212 ~,l, 1969; prior code g 33.803
(C)(3)).
19.62.200 Enforcement of this chapter.
, The planning arid building' &rector, code
enforcement officers and other employees desig-'
nated by the plannirig and building director shall
have the authority to enforce this chapter in accor-
dance with the procedures as set forth in Chapters
lAO and 1.41 CYMC. Any violation of this chapter
shall constitute an infraction, and the administra-
tive citation provisions contained in Chapter 1.41
CVMC shall be applicable. (Ord. 2790, 1999; Ord.
2718 ~ 1, 1998; Ord. 217697,1986).
Chapter 19.64
NONCONFORMING USES
Sections:
19.64.010 Declaration of policy.
19:64.020' Continuance of existing uses.
19.64.030 Completion of construction started
prior to certain date.
19.64.040 Existing conditional uses to be
considered nonconforming when.
19.64.050 Enlargement, extension or
reconstruction prohibited -
Exceptions.
19.64.060 Substitution or extension restrictions.
19.64.070 Cessation of use defined - Time
limits.
19.64.080 Uses subject to mandatory
discontinuance.
19.64.090 Timing of discontinuance - Generally.
19.64.110 Discontinuance of structures having
certain replacement value required -
Time limit.
19.64.120 Removal of other uses and structures
required - Notification - Time limits.
19.64.130 Uses not conforming to perfonnance
standards - Time limit for
conformance.
19.64.140 Uses without conditional use permit or
subject to fence requirements - Time
limit for conformance.
19.64.150 Nonresidential structures -
Replacement restrictions.
19.64.155 Residential- Replacement permitted.
19.64.160 Modification of provisions permitted
when.
,19,64.170 Repair or alteration permitted when.
19.64.180 Uses not conforming to setback or
height requirements - Alteration or
enlargement permitted when.
19.64.190 Reconstruction permits.
19.64.010 Declaration of policy.
Many nonconforming uses within the city are
detrimental to the orderly development of the city
and adverse to the general welfare of persons and
property, in that said nonconforming uses consti-
tute a special benefit or monopoly. In conformance
with good zoning practices, it is the policy of the
, city that nonconforming uses shall be eliminated as
soon as it is economically feasible and equitable to
do so. (Ord. 1212 9 1, 1969; prior code 933.1101
(A)).
19-180
ADDENDUM TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIDESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION
(Applicant: Rohit Marwaha - EI PolIo Loco Franchisee)
1. Said requirements are only imposed on the Premises at Otay Lakes Road and Gotham
Street (on pad south side of Southwest College Plaza Shopping Center), Chula Vista,
California 91313 (Assessor's Parcel #642-170-1000), which are the Premises for which
the Application is being made, and said requirements do not affect the remainder of the
Southwest College Plaza Shopping Center.
2. All costs or expenses resulting from the requirements imposed are borne solely by
Applicant (Rohit Marwaha - EI PolIo Loco Franchisee), and shall be no obligation of
Kelton Title Corporation ("Owner").
3. The requirements shall not be binding beyond the term of Applicant's Lease and
occupancy of the Premises.
4. Owner has executed this agreement on the condition Owner/Kelton Title Corporation
does not become subject to any additional conditions, fees or expenses as a result of this
Application.
Owner:
Kelton Title Corporation
BY:,..?--2-- t!
Mark Leekley
Vice President
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ATTACHMENT 8
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item:J
Meeting Date: 09/26/07
Public Hearing: Review of Conditional Use Permit (pCC-06-095) for the sale
of alcoholic beverages at "A Taste of Italy Restaurant" located at 1730 East
Palomar Street, Suite 1- Steve Abbo, Applicant.
Review of the Conditional Use Permit (PCC-06-095), approved by the Planning Commission on
November 29,2006, is a requirement ofthe approval under condition ill-B, which states:
ITEM TITLE:
III. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the subject property as long as it relies
upon this approval:
B. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review six months after the date of
approval at a noticed public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. At the
review hearing, Conditions of Approval may be revised or modified, or additional
conditions may be added.
Steve Abbo, owner of A Taste ofItaly Restaurant, applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on
June 19, 2006 for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant as required by the
Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for Villages One and Five. A Zoning Administrator
(ZA) hearing was held on October 23, 2006 and the hearing officers determined the case should be
set for a Planning Commission public hearing, which was held on November 29,2006.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed project was adequately
covered under the Second Tier FEIR-97-03 as certified by the City Council on November 10, 1998
and in previously adopted Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One and Annexation Final
Second Tier Environmental Impact Report, EIR 95-01.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive public comments and testimony and make a determination
regarding the performance of the CUP. In the absence of testimony to the contrary, staff would
recommend that the Planning Commission note and file this report. Alternatively, the Planning
Commission may assess comment and testimony and move to retain, revise, modify or add
conditions to the Conditional Use Permit approved under Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-
095 in accordance with the findings for approval.
DISCUSSION:
The Site Characteristics, General Plan, Zoning and Land Use, Proposal, Background, and previous
Analysis Sections still apply and are found in the attached November 29,2006 Agenda Statement.
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Meeting Date: 09/26/07
ANALYSIS:
The Planning Commission received testimony during the public comment portion of the public
hearing held November 29, 2007, which in part led to the condition noted above requiring additional
review of the applicant's Conditional Use Permit at a subsequent public hearing.
Based on the residential communities concerns raised prior to the November 29, 2007 public
hearing, staff recommended that the restaurant close at 11 :00 p.m. on weekdays (Sunday through
Thursday) and 12:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday). In addition, those alcohol sales in the
outdoor patio should be prohibited after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) and
10:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday).
The Planning Commission, working towards a compromise with the restaurant owners and operators,
chose not to alter the operating hours, which remain 11 :00 AM to 2:00 AM seven days a week, and
imposed the following condition on the hours for alcohol sales:
III. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the subject property as long as it relies
upon this approval:
B. A. The sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted between
the hours of 11 :00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11 :00 a.m. to
1 :00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Since the approval last November, the Police Department reports that there have been 5 calls for
service (see Attachment No.2). There are two noise complaints, a disturbance complaint, an
incident evaluation, and a false alarm. One way to reduce the noise complaints could be if the
restaurant closed a little earlier. Staff still considers the idea of the restaurant closing at 12 midnight
on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) a modest proposal for residents of the Villagio community.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission respond to any testimony received regarding the
performance of the CUP. In the absence of testimony to the contrary, staff would recommend that
the Planning Commission note and file this report. Alternatively, the Planning Commission may
assess comment and testimony and move to retain, revise, modify or add conditions to the
Conditional Use Permit approved under Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-095 in
accordance with the findings for approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Locator Map, Site Plan, Floor Plan
2. Police Department Calls for Service 11/29/06 - 09/17/07
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. PCC-06-095
4. November 29,2006 Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
5. November 29,2006 Planning Commission Agenda Statement
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CPRA CALLS FOR SERVICE BY ADDRESS & DATE
November 29,2006 Through September 17,2007
Address: 1730 E PALOMAR ST
Call Category Date and Time CalllD Case No. Disp. Reporting Party
Disturbance - Noise 12/17/0623:31 L293 CK
Incident Evaluation 02110/07 22:11 L329 CK
False Burglary Alarm. 02/27/0705:24 L38 C5
Commercial
Disturbance - Person 04/26/07 21 :02 L417 CK
Disturbance. Noise 06/13/07 00:43 L14 CK
Print Date: 91181200710:16:40 AM
Page 1 of 1
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. PCC-06-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT AT 1730 EAST PALOMAR
STREET, SUITE 1 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE FIVE -
STEVE ABBO.
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a conditional use pennit was filed with the
City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on June 19, 2006 by Steve Abbo,
("Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the application requests permission for the sale of alcoholic beverages in
conjunction with a restaurant located at 1730 East Palomar Street, Suite 1 within the mixed-use
village core of Otay Ranch Village Five; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has detennined that the
proposed project was adequately covered under the Second Tier FEIR-97-03 as certified by the
City Council on November 10, 1998 and in previously adopted Otay Ranch Sectional Planning
Area (SPA) One and Annexation Final Second Tier Environmental Impact Report, EIR 95-01;
and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on October 23, 2006 and,
after receiving testimony from the Applicant and residents, referred the Conditional Use Pennit
to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said
conditional use pennit and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners
within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least ten days prior to the hearing;
and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.
on November 29, 2006, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony
presented at the public hearing with respect to the subject application.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista made the following
findings, as herein below set forth, and sets forth, there under, the evidentiary basis that permits
the stated finding to be made:
Attachment 3
Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-06-095
Page 2
1. That the proposed use at this 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 sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the restaurant will provide a
public amenity that is desirable to the immediate neighborhood and community. The
restaurant consists of three indoor booths and two indoor tables providing 20 indoor seats,
and a 6-seat cocktail lounge, for a total of 26 indoor seats. In addition the outdoor patio area
provides 11 four-seat tables, and 5 two-seat tables, for a total of 54 seats. The total restaurant
seating capacity is for 80 persons.
In addition, it will contribute to the commercial viability of the mixed-use commercial
residential property at this location, and will not adversely affect the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community. The restaurant is centrally located in the heart of the
ground level retail Mixed-Use Village Five Commercial District at the comer of Santa Cora
Avenue and East Palomar Street. It is the focal point tower and pedestrian entry feature in-
between the four-story 48-unit residential condominium building (1760 East Palomar Street)
located above the other ground floor retail to the east and across from the restaurant patio,
and the four-story 24-unit residential condominium building (1241 Santa Cora Avenue)
attached behind and above the restaurant.
2. That such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to
the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
The sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the restaurant is subject to all health,
safety and general welfare standards and regulations set forth by the City of Chula Vista.
The property owner shall comply with the City's noise ordinance. The subject property shall
also comply with all conditions of approval as well as Municipal Code Chapter 17.24 (noisy
and disorderly conduct) standards, so as not to become a nuisance to surrounding property
owners.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the
code for such use.
The approval of PCC-06-095 requires compliance with all conditions, codes and regulations,
set forth by the City of Chula Vista.
4. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
This Conditional Use Pennit issuance complies with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance,
the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One Plan for Village Five, and the Village
Five Core Master Precise Plan.
Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-06-095
Page 3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista grants Conditional
Use Pennit PCC-06-095 subject to the following conditions whereby the applicant and/or
property owners shall:
I. 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:
A. The applicant shall implement to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building
and the City Engineer all pertinent environmental mitigation measures identified in
previously adopted Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One and Annexation
Final Second-Tier Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 95-01.
B. Building Pennits shall be required for any structural, electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing alterations. Building plans shall comply with 2005 Handicapped Accessibility,
Energy Requirements, and the 2001 CBC, CMC, CPC, and CEC requirements.
II. Prior to use or occupancy of the property in reliance on this approval, the following
requirements shall be met:
A. Comply with any Fire Department requirements resulting from a site inspection for a
business license.
B. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, on file
in the Planning Division; the conditions contained herein, Title 19, and the Otay Ranch
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan One for Villages One and Five.
C. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
III. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the subject property as long as it relies
upon this approval:
A. The sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be pennitted between the
hours of 11 :00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11 :00 a.m. to 1 :00
a.m. Friday and Saturday.
B. This Conditional Use Pennit shall be subject to review six months after the date of
approval at a noticed public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. At the
review hearing, Conditions of Approval may be revised or modified, or additional
conditions may be added.
C. The licensee shall at all times maintain records which reflect separately the gross sales of
food and the gross sales of alcoholic beverages of the licensed business. Said records
shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made available to
Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-06-095
Page 4
the Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC), the Police Department and/or the Planning
and Building Department on demand.
D. There shall be no live entertainment such as dancing, topless entertainment, male or
female performers or fashion shows on the premises. Live entertainment such as live
music, disc jockey, karaoke may be provided in the interior of the premises but shall not
be audible outside the premises. No live entertainment shall be allowed after 9:00 PM
unless approved by the Planning Director.
E. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of Title 19 of the
Municipal Code, and all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of the
issuance of the conditional use permit.
F. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified or deleted
conditions imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental
interest related to health, safety or welfare which the City shall impose after advance
written notice to the Applicant and after the City has given to the Applicant 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 Applicant of a
substantial revenue source which the Applicant cannot, in the normal operation of the use
permitted, be expected to economically recover.
EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the Applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines provided
below, said execution indicating that the property owner and Applicant have each read,
understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution, this document shall
be recorded with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the
property owner and/or Applicant, and a signed, stamped copy of this recorded document shall be
returned within ten days of recordation to the Planning and Building Department secretary.
Failure to return said document to the Planning and Building Department secretary shall indicate
the property owners/Applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for a
Conditional Use Permit, be held in abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on
file in the Planning and Building Department office and known as Document No.
Signature of Applicant and/or Authorized Representative
Date
Signature of Property Owner, 1730 East Palomar St., Ste. 1
Date
Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-06-095
Page 5
INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the
Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the approval of a conditional use
permit is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan, as well as the Zoning Code, and all other applicable plans so that the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice support the approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION approves
this Resolution granting the conditional use permit in accordance with the findings and
conditions contained herein and that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the owners of the
property and the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 29th day of November, 2006 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
Bryan Felber, Chair
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
6:00 p.m.
VVednesday, November 29, 2006
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
6:06:58 PM CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALUMOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Members Present:
Member(s) Absent:
Cmrs. Felber, Clayton, Vinson, Moctezuma, Bensoussan, Spethman
Cmr. Tripp
Staff Members Present:
Jim Hare, Assistant Planning Director
Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner
Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
Luis Hernandez, Development Planning Manager
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No public Input.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC 06.95; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the
sale of alcoholic beverages at "A Taste of Italy Restaurant"
located at 1730 East Palomar Street, Suite 1. Applicant: Steve
Abbo. (Quasi-Judicial)
Background: Harold Phelps reported that on November 30,2004 a public notice was sent to
51 residential units located in the vicinity of the restaurant regarding the application for a liquor
license. On December 2004 the liquor license was approved and a zoning affidavit was
erroneously approved, indicating that a CUP was not necessary. With no public comment, the
ABC license was issued without conditions on January 27, 2005.
The Villagio condominiums opened in 2005; meanwhile the permitting and construction process
took place for the restaurant, which opened in April 2006.
The Police Department received a complaint for noise disturbances associated with alcohol
consumption occurring on the patio. The complaint was brought to the attention of the Planning
Department, where it was discovered that a CUP application should have been made for the
sale of alcohol. The owner was notified and subsequently applied for a CUP. The Planning
Department sent out notices to residents within 500 ft. of the restaurant for a Zoning
Administrator determination and subsequently received letters and petitions from the residents.
A ZA hearing was held on October 23,2006 and since a consensus could not be reached, the
Zoning Administrator determined to refer the CUP to the Planning Commission.
The applicant is requesting a continuance to December 13, 2006.
The Villagio residents are requesting that a continuance not be granted and that the Planning
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Commission move forward with the Public Hearing as scheduled for November 29,2006.
Commission Comments:
Upon a brief discussion on the merit of accepting or rejecting the applicanfs request to continue
the public hearing to December 13,2006, the following motion was offered.
MSC (Bensoussan/Moctezuma) (4-2-1-0) that the Planning Commission open public
hearing, take testimony and continue the public hearing to December 13, 2006. Motion
failed with Cmrs. Spethman, Felber, Vinson, Clayton voting against the motion.
Public Hearing Opened:
Steve Abbo, restaurant co-owner, 1730 E. Palomar St., Ste. 1, Chula Vista reiterated that at
the time that they went through the entitlement process with the City and obtained their liquor
license with the ABC, they were never told that a Conditional Use Permit was required.
Mr. Abbo stated that their ABC license was granted based on the hours of operation they
submitted and were approved by the City. He indicated that their business concept works and
they have been successful because they are able to hold the hours of operation and sale of
alcohol that they do. The restaurant is patronized by a client-base that favors late-night fine
dining and want to enjoy and accompany their meal with an alcoholic beverage or wine. Their
restaurant is competing with higher-end restaurants that you would find in the Gaslamp District
and Little Italy. Their objective is to enable their clientele base to stay in the area and not have
to drive to downtown San Diego to enjoy fine Italian cuisine.
Mr. Abbo stated that they have already experienced a reduction in business due to more
restaurants opening in eastern Chula Vista; in his opinion, the added restrictions that are being
proposed under this CUP would most likely force him out of business.
Cmr. Spethman asked the applicant to elaborate on who is patronizing his restaurant at such
late hours during week days and inquired what is the average time that they stay open during
week-days.
Mr. Abbo responded that it's not uncommon to get a group of ten professionals or a family
group consisting of couples that come in at 11 :00 p.m.; most like to sit outside in the patio area.
During the week-days, staying open til1 :00 would keep their business viable, however, closing
as 12:00 midnight would have a significant financial impacts.
Cmr. Spethman clarified that his understanding of the applicant's position is that although their
late-night busy days are Thursday thru Saturday! the applicant would like the flexibility to remain
open late Sunday thru Wednesday for the occasional late night crowd, although past experience
has been that they closed by 1 :00 a.m.
Cmr. Clayton stated that this is a two-fold matter; first is the restriction on the hours of
operation; secondly, of most concern to her is the restriction that alcohol may not be served on
the patio after 9:00 p.m. She indicated that over 2/3rds of the restaurant's seating capacity is
outside in the patio; this, in her opinion, would have a significant financial impact and the
restaurant's viability may potentially be at stake.
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Robert Riley, 1250 Santa Cora #736, Chula Vista, CA stated that he is a local resident who
enjoys patronizing the restaurant at least twice a week. He noted that the only defect on the
project design is the location of the trash receptacle for the restaurant; it doesn't seem
appropriate to have the restaurant dispose of their trash in the same area as the residents. A
new location should be considered.
Diah Asker, 4001 EI Cajon Blvd. Ste. 211, San Diego, CA 92105, restaurant co-owner. Mr.
Asker re-stated that they fulfilled all of the requirements of the entitlement process in good faith;
proper noticing to the area residents was conducted and that residents were aware through their
HOA CC&R's that the area they were choosing to live in was zoned Mixed-Use.
Zenia Morlet, 1839 Cherbourg Dr., Chula Vista, CA stated that she patronizes the restaurant
on a frequent basis. The restaurant offers fine dining, is an attractive, clean restaurant, and a
tranquil place to enjoy a late-night diner accompanied with a glass of wine. She has never
witness disorderly behavior. One of the things she mostly likes is being able to walk to the
restaurant from her home, and she supports the restaurant maintaining its present hours of
operation and hours for sale of alcohol.
Jaime Garibay, 1839 Cherbourg Drive, Chula Vista, CA stated he patronizes many
restaurants in Chula Vista and A Taste of Italy is one of his favorites for all of the reasons
previously stated by his fiance, Ms. Morlet. He emphasized that they appreciate a restaurant of
this caliber being in the South Bay where you are able to enjoy fine late-night dining. He too
supports the restaurant maintaining its present hours of operation.
Neset Yalcinkoya, 1760 East Palomar St., #301, Chula Vista, CA stated that inebriated
people leave the restaurant screaming, laughing, sometimes fighting, honking horns or peeling
tires. He opposes the present hours of operation because of the nuisance late-night noise that
is severely impacting the quality of life for his family.
Evelyn Bermick, 1241 Santa Cora Ave. #134, Chula Vista, CA made some points of
clarification that unlike the other restaurants that have been mentioned, i.e. Miguel's,
Alejandro's, and others, this restaurant is located in a Mixed-Use area where both businesses
and residents need to peacefully co-exist, which is why it is going through the Conditional Use
Permit process now. Ms. Bermick pointed out that over 98% of the signatures on the petition
submitted by the applicant in support of maintaining the status quo are residents that do not live
in the area, therefore, are not impacted like the Villagio condominium project. Ms. Bermick and
her neighbors have endured disorderly behavior that goes beyond nuisance, from both the
patrons and employees of the restaurant. The restaurant owners and managers have not been
good neighbors and shown total disregard to the neighborhood's complaints.
Aja Reed, 1760 E. Palomar Street, #303, Chula Vista, CA stated that she has patronized the
restaurant, but right now they are not being good neighbors. She indicated that when the
restaurant closes at midnight, the employees don't leave until 1 :00, the kitchen employees don't
leave until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. and when those employees are leaving they are slamming car
doors, blaring their radios, saying their good-byes yelling back and forth, and talking on cell
phones.
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John Melvin, 1760 E. Palomar Street, #114, Chula Vista, CA stated there are serious
problems caused by drunkenness and has personally witnessed people urinating on cars, and
he has had his windshield smashed. He stated that this is his life's investment and these
undesirable conditions is causing his property value to go down.
The applicant's argument that they were never told in the beginning that they would have to
apply for a CUP, although unfortunate, is not valid. The code requires it and it is up to the City to
conditionally approve or disprove the CUP.
Viktor Zagorol, 1760 E. Palomar St., #105, Chula Vista, CA restated the same disturbances
others have already talked about, regarding the employees leaving at 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. He
stated he is disheartened that he and his family cannot enjoy an uninterrupted peaceful, silent
night, where they can sleep with their windows open. He urged the commission to impose
restrictions on hours of operation.
Mayra Pizarro, 1760 E. Palomar, #305, Chula Vista, CA stated that she has experience
inappropriate comments and hackling from drunk patrons when she is returning home after
being out for the evening. Ms. Pizarro stated that often times she would rather take the longer
route walking to her home in order to avoid this situation.
Justin Liptord, 1760 E. Palomar, Chula Vista, CA stated he too lives in the Villagio's and
concurs with all of the comments the residents have raised, however, as a Social Services
employee his perspective is advocating on behalf of the population he serves, which are
adolescents. His concern is with the hours and sale of alcohol and the behavior associated with
its abuse. It is a public safety issue and should be taken seriously.
Public Hearing Closed.
Cmr. Vinson stated he encourages a compromise by both parties. After hearing the public
testimony, it is clear that one of the major problems is a lack of employee management and
supervision on the part of the restaurant owners. Making a good-faith effort to being a better
neighbor would go a long way.
Cmr. Vinson stated:
. He supports Condition of Approval III. A. restricting the hours of operation from 11 :00 a.m.
to 11 :00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11: a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Friday and
Saturday.
. Recommends eliminating Condition of Approval III. B. regarding the sale of alcohol ending
at 9:00 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday, and 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday because it is a bit
restrictive and could potentially cause a significant financial impact.
Cmr. Clayton stated she concurs with Cmr. Vinson's comments and further recommended that
prior to the Commission taking final action on the CUP that a caveat be added encouraging the
applicant to better supervise his employees in being good neighbors and also recommended
imposing a six-month trial period in which at the end of the test period the applicant and area
residents could re-address the Commission to discuss whether they followed through and took
the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate the problems.
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Cmr. Felber stated that in his opinion the hours of operation are not the problem. The
restaurant owners are the one who know what works for them and if it's profitable for them to
remain open late when no one is coming into the restaurant. He further stated that most, if not
all, of the complaints can be eliminated with a strong effort and commitment on the part of the
owners and managers to require that all of their employees undergo "sensitivity training" with
clearly laid out rules and procedures on how to close down the restaurant, clean-up, dispose of
trash, and how to properly address and handle any complaint that is received either by phone
or in person. Every complaint should be taken seriously and directed to the owners to be
properly addressed. Signs should be posted and clearly visible explaining the restaurant's
complaint protocol. The employees need to have a clear understanding that the operation of the
restaurant is only permitted through a Conditional Use Permit, that can be revoked at any time
that it is determined that they are not in compliance; its their jobs and livelihood that is at stake.
Cmr. Bensoussan concurred with comments previously offered by fellow commissioners to
eliminate condition III. B. and retain III. A. She reiterated that good neighbor policies and
training is the way to go and stated there are many creative ways that the restaurant can engage
their patrons and employees to work together in being better neighbors, Le. posting signs on the
parking lot to remind them.
Cmr. Moctezuma stated she too concurs with the previous commission comments and favors a
six-month trial period.
Cmr. Speth man also echoed the previous comments on the sensitivity training. He
commended the owner and made recognition on the restaurant being a high-end, aesthetically
appealing restaurant, however, they are dealing with disorderly conduct that doesn't normally
occur with this type of establishment, but rather, with much less desirable ones. He further
recommended that perhaps the owners should seriously consider hiring a security guard or
bouncer to address any disorderly behavior that occurs in the restaurant and surrounding area
and parking lot.
Cmr. Spethman stated he concurs with eliminating III. B. and would offer a motion for discussion
with a recommendation to amend condition III.A. to extend the hours of sale of alcohol to 12:00
midnight during Sunday through Thursday, and 1 :00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Cmr. Vinson indicated that the hours stated in III.A. are in line with other restaurants. Cmr.
Vinson further stated that he would be inclined to consider extending the hours as proposed by
Cmr. Spethman, however, he would favor holding off on it until after the six-month trial period.
Cmr. Moctezuma stated that, in her opinion, a restaurant's success, among other things, is
based on its clientele's knowledge and coming to rely on certain hours of operation, therefore,
she is concerned with flip-flopping back and forth with changing hours of operation.
Cmr. Bensoussan stated that she favors Cmr. Spethman's recommendation to amend
Condition III. A. upfront now, granting the applicant the opportunity to operate under those
conditions during the six-month trial period. At the end of the six month period when this matter
comes before the Planning Commission again to evaluate their compliance with the issues of
concern and their employee sensitivity training, at that time, if they still have not improved their
relationship with their neighbors, stricter restrictions could be imposed at that time or the CUP
denied.
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MSC (Vinson/Clayton) (6-0-1.Q) that the Planning Commission approve Resolution PCC
06-95 with the following changes to the resolution:
. That Condition III.B. be stricken in its entirety
. That Condition III.A. be amended to read "The hours of operation for the restaurant,
including the sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be
permitted between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through
Thursday, and 11 :00 a.m. to 1 :00 a.m. Friday and Saturday."; and
. That this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review six months after the date
of approval at a noticed public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. At
the review hearing, Conditions of Approval may be revised or modified, or additional
conditions may be added.
Motion carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS 06-12; Consideration of a Tentative Subdivision Map to
convert an existing 12-unit apartment complex to 12
condominium units for individual ownership at 582 Arizona
Street. Applicant: Floit Homes. (Quasi-Judicial)
Background: Luis Hernandez reported that on October 25, 2006 the Planning Commission
heard and subsequently continued this item so that the applicant could have additional time to
address the parking and open space issues raised at the hearing.
Staff reviewed the original site plan, which was approved with approximately 6,580 sf of open
space by the ORC in 1989. Minor modifications were approved during the building permit
review process resulting in a reduction of open space from 6,580 to approximately 5,910 sf
(projects requires 5,760 sf). Staff is of the opinion that the open space is in substantial
compliance with the applicable property development standards, therefore, the two existing
guest parking spaces may remain and no conversion to open space is required.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 06-12
recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Map PCS 06-12 based on the findings
and subject to conditions listed in the draft City Council Resolution.
MSC (FelberNinson) (5-0-1-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 06-
12 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Map PCS 06-12 based on the
findings and subject to conditions listed in the draft City Council Resolution. Motion
carried with Cmr. Spethman abstaining.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 05-44; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a
hand car wash facility and expansion of an existing mini-mart at
a service station located within the Terra Nova Plaza Shopping
Center at 350 East H Street. Applicant: Lorna Ratonel/Carmalor,
Inc. (Quasi-Judicial)
Background: Luis Hernandez reported that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the
next available Planning Commission meeting, therefore, staff recommends that public hearing
be opened and continued to December 13,2006.
MSC (Felber/Clayton) (6-0-1-0) that public hearing be opened and continued to
December 13, 2006. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: To a regular meeting on December 13, 2006.
Submitted by
Diana Vargas,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 1
Meeting Date: 11/29/06
ITEM TITLE:
Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit (PCC-06-095) for the sale of
alcoholic beverages at "A Taste of Italy Restaurant" located at 1730 East
Palomar Street, Suite 1 - Steve Abbo, Applicant.
Steve Abbo, owner of A Taste ofItaly Restaurant, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant as required by the Otay Ranch
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for Villages One and Five. A Zoning Administrator (ZA)
hearing was held on October 23,2006 and the hearing officers detennined the case should be set for
a Planning Commission public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and has detennined that the proposed project was adequately
covered under the Second Tier FEIR-97 -03 as certified by the City Council on November 10, 1998
and in previously adopted Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One and Annexation Final
Second Tier Environmental hnpact Report, EIR 95-0 I.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION:
At the ZA public hearing on October 23,2006, the ZA Hearing Officer received testimony from the
applicant and the residents and detennined that since both parties were unable to reach an agreement,
the item should be set for a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approves Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-095 approving
the Conditional Use Pennit in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
DISCUSSION:
1. Site Characteristics
The project site is a mixed-use development, which, in addition to design advantages, intentionally
brings residential dwelling into close proximity to commercial activities. This is distinguished from
purely multi-family neighborhoods where such activities are precluded. Living in a mixed-use
neighborhood has the advantage of convenience, and easy access to amenities, but carries with it a
certain level of nearby activity that would not normally occur in a residential neighborhood.
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The restaurant is centrally located in the heart ofthe Village Five Mixed-Use Commercial District at
the comer of Santa Cora A venue and East Palomar Street. The restaurant is part ofthe 10,000-sq. ft.
of ground level retail in-between the four-story 48-unit residential condominium building (1760 East
Palomar Street), and the four-story 24-unit residential condominium building (1241 Santa Cora
Avenue) attached behind and above the restaurant.
2. General Plan, Zoning and Land Use
The property is designated Mixed-Use Village Core in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan
and is zoned Planned Community (PC), where the District Regulations classify the land use as
Commercial in the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One for Village Five.
3. Proposal
The proposal is a request to allow alcoholic beverage sales within an existing restaurant located in
the SPA One Planned Community (PC) Village Five Mixed-Use District CommerciallResidential
Multi-Family Two (15+ units/acre) CIRM2 Zoning Classification.
The Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant is required where the sale of alcohol is not limited to the
incidental serving of beer/wine, and where the serving of alcoholic beverages includes a cocktail
lounge, bar, entertainment or dancing (SPA One PC District Regulations Section III-24).
The restaurant consists of three indoor booths and two indoor tables providing 20 indoor seats, and a
6-seat cocktail lounge, for a total of26 indoor seats. In addition the outdoor patio area provides 11
four-seat tables, and 5 two-seat tables, for a total of 54 seats. The total restaurant seating capacity is
for 80 persons.
BACKGROUND:
According to the Police Department, a public notice was sent to 51 resident units located in the
vicinity of the restaurant regarding the application for an Alcohol and Beverage Commission (ABC)
license on behalf of the restaurant on November 30, 2004. A zoning affidavit was erroneously
approved in conjunction with the ABC license application in December 2004 indicating that a CUP
application was not necessary. With no public comment, the ABC license was issued without
conditions on January 27,2005.
The Villagio condominiums opened in 2005, so the public noticing for the ABC license likely didn't
capture any ofthe 72 residential units located adjacent or attached to the restaurant. Meanwhile, the
building pennit and construction process took all of the remainder of the year 2005 and into the
Spring 2006 before the restaurant was able to open in April 2006.
The Police Department received its first Call for Service on April 2, 2006 for loud noise disturbances
associated with alcohol consumption occurring on the patio. The complaint was brought to the
attention of the Planning Department, where it was discovered that a CUP application should have
been made for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Planning staff contacted the restaurant owner about
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the CUP requirement and the owner duly applied for a CUP on June 19, 2006. Public notices were
sent to residents and owners within 500-ft. ofthe restaurant in August 2006 requesting comments for
a Zoning Administrator (ZA) detennination. The Planning Department received letters and a petition
from residents of the mixed-use project, and a ZA public hearing was held on October 23, 2006.
Since a consensus could not be reached between the residents and the restaurant owner, the ZA
Hearing Officer detennined to refer the CUP to the Planning Commission.
ANAL YSIS:
The Taste of Italy Restaurant is a retail commercial use that is mutually desired by both nearby
business operators within the Villagio Town Center as well as the surrounding Otay Ranch Village
Five neighborhood community. At issue is what types of conditions need to be applied to the
restaurant operation in order to enable it to maintain a positive relationship with the adjacent and
abutting mixed-use residents living within the Villagio Town Center.
Based on the testimonies received from the applicant and the residents at the October nrd Zoning
Administrator public hearing (see Attachment 2), as well as the letters and petition received (see
Attachment 3), it is clear that some operational controls should be proposed in order to allow the
restaurant to be compatible primarily with the residents living in the 72 condominium units adjacent
and abutting the Taste ofItaly Restaurant.
Towards that end, the hours of operation for both the restaurant and the sales of alcohol should be
addressed to reduce the adverse affects of loud nuisance noise and the potential for public
intoxication associated with alcohol consumption.
Currently the restaurant hours of operations are between 11 :00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. everyday. Staff
proposes that the hours of operation be revised to between 11 :00 a.m. and 11 :00 p.m. on weekdays
(Sunday through Thursday) and between 11 :00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday and
Saturday). These proposed hours of operation comparable to those for other restaurant serving
alcoholic beverages that are located within the vicinity of Eastern Chu1a Vista:
Restaurant:
Miguel's (656-2822)
Island's (397-2643)
Chili's (656-2910)
Carino's (397-7307)
Weekdays (Sunday - Thursday):
11 :00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Weekends (Friday & Saturday):
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.
The hours of operation at other Taste ofItaly chain restaurants are controlled as follows:
Restaurant:
Tal - Hillcrest
Tal - Rancho San Diego
Tal - Del Mar
Vesuvio's - North Park
Etna's - City Heights
Weekdays (Sunday - Thursday):
11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Weekends (Friday & Saturday):
11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
11 :00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
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If the restaurant closed at 11 :00 p.m. on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) and 12:00 p.m. on
weekends (Friday and Saturday) the complaints about late night employee activities, such as after
hour gatherings and clean-up involving the dumping of trash receptacles and the opening of trash
enclosure gates and dumpsters, should be eliminated during the early morning hours of3 :00 and 4:00
a.m. Such activities would be limited to occurring between 11 :00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on
weekdays and 12:00 midnight and 1 :00 a.m. on weekends.
In addition, based on limitations that are typically applied by ABC licensing to establishments that
provide outdoor alcohol sales and consumption, it is proposed that the sale of alcoholic beverages be
limited to the indoor portions of the restaurant and prohibited on the patio after 9:00 p.m. on
weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) and 10:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday). As noted
above, 54 of the 80 seats are in the out door patio area, while only 26 seats (including a 6-seat
cocktail lounge ) are indoors. Based on the testimonies that most of the nuisance noise reported were
the result oflate night noise associated with alcohol consumption on the patio, limiting alcohol sales
to the indoor dining areas and the cocktail lounge in the final two hours before the restaurant closes
would reduce the potential for nuisance noise projecting into the adjacent and abutting residential
units closer to the quiet hours of the late evening.
Other proposed special conditions have to do with the primary function as a restaurant in relation to
the sale of alcohol and live entertainment. In keeping with the intent of the ABC license, the
restaurant should distinguish receipts of total food sales from alcohol sales on a quarterly basis,
verifying on demand that food sales are greater than 50 percent of the total restaurant sales.
Regarding live entertainment, it is proposed that limited fonns of live entertainment such as live
music, karaoke and disc jockeys be allowed in the interior of the premises before 9:00 p.m. nightly
and no later unless specifically approved by the Planning and Building Director.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the restaurant close at 11 :00 p.m. on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday)
and 12:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday). In addition, those alcohol sales in the outdoor
patio are prohibited after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) and 10:00 p.m. on
weekends (Friday and Saturday). As a restaurant, food sales should be greater than 50 percent of the
total restaurant sales, and quarterly sales receipts should be available on demand by the City to verify
that the restaurant is in compliance with the intent of the ABC license for restaurants. Live
entertainment on limited basis shall also be allowed in the interior of the premises. Based on the
addition of these conditions, staff recommends approval of the conditional use pennit as noted in the
draft Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-095.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Locator Map
2. October 23,2006 Zoning Administrator Hearing Minutes
3. Letters and Petition from Surrounding Community Residents
4. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
5. Application Documents with Disclosure Statement
6. Villagio Town Center Site Plantfaste ofItaly Floor Plan
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