HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1998-2723ORDINANCE NO. 2723
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA I PLAN BY
CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE 1.6 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED AT 820 PASEO RANCHERO TO THE C-2
COMMERCIAL CENTER DISTRICT AND ADDING AND
MODIFYING THE PERMITTED, CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
AND PROHIBITED LAND USES APPLICABLE TO THE C-1 AND C-
2 COMMERCIAL CENTER DISTRICTS
RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this resolution is diagrammatically
represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and
for the purpose of general description herein consists of approximately 1.6 acres
currently designated as the OS-3 Open Space and is located in Rancho del Rey,
Sectional Planning Area I, at 820 Paseo Ranchero (Southwest corner of Rancho del
Rey Parkway and Paseo Ranchero)("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, a duly verified application, PCM-98-09, for a Miscellaneous Amendment
was filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on September 15,
1997 by Rancho del Rey Investors, LP ("Applicant"); and
3. Project Description; Application for a Miscellaneous Amendment
WHEREAS, said application requested the creation of the C-2 Commercial Center
District, a change of the land use designation for the 1.6 acres of land located at 820
Paseo Ranchero to the newly created C-2 Commercial Center District from 0S-3 Open
Space, and adding and modifying the permitted, conditionally permitted and prohibited
land uses applicable to the C-1 and C-2 Commercial Center Districts as specified in
Exhibit B attached hereto ("Project"); and
4. Planning Commission Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the Project
on December 10, 1997 at which time the Planning Commission voted _5-1-1, adopting
Resolution No. PCM-98-09 recommending that the City Council approve the Project;
and
WHEREAS, from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission has
determined that the Project is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and
that public necessity, convenience, and good zoning practice support the amendment;
and
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5, City Council Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista January 13, 1998 to receive the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine, and ordain as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning
Commission at their public hearing on this project held on December 1 O, 1997 and the
minutes and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of
this proceeding.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator determined that the project falls under the
purview of EIR-87-01 and that an addendure to this environmental impact reports is
the only environmental document required for this project, as documented in IS-98-10.
Based upon the recommendations of the Environmental Review Coordinator, the City
Council does hereby adopt the Addendum issued on IS-98-10.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that the environmental determination of the
Environmental Review Coordinator was reached in accordance with requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guidelines, and the
Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista.
COPIES TO BE PROVIDED
Applicant shall provide fifty (50) copies of the amended pages to the Planning
Department within thirty (30) days of the date of the approval of this Ordinance.
FINDINGS
The City Council hereby finds that the amendment is consistent with the City of Chula
Vista General Plan as amended by City Council Resolution No. 18903, and that the
public necessity, convenience and general welfare and good zoning practice support
the creation of a new land use district called C-2 Commercial Center District, a change
of the land use designation for the 1.6 acres of land located at 820 Paseo Ranchero
to the newly created C-2 Commercial Center District, and adding and modifying the
permitted, conditionally permitted and prohibited land uses applicable to the C-1 and
C-2 Commercial Center Districts.
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COUNCIL ACTION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby adopts the amendments to Chapter
IX-B: Commercial Center Districts of the Rancho del Rey Specific Planning Area I Plan
Planned Community District Regulations as shown on Exhibit B and the Land Use
District Map as shown on Exhibit C. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated
herein by this reference.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force the thirtieth day from its adoption.
Presented by
Bob Leiter
Planning Director
Approved as to form by
ny
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Exhibit A
CHULA VISTA
LOCATOR P.or~cT R.D.E Investors LP/RDR
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Exhibit B
CHAPTER IX-B: COMMERCIAL CENTER DISTRICTS
IX-B.O Purpose
In addition to the objectives outlines in Chapter Vtl, the Commercial Districts are included to
provide for a quality environment and to achieve a harmonious mixture of retail and service
commercial uses. Specifically, the Commercial District is intended to meet the following
objectives:
-- To reserve appropriately located areas for retail stores, service establishments and
offices, offering commodities and services required by residents of the city and its
surrounding market area;
-- To provide an opportunity and appropriate development standards for larger
warehouse/discount retail commercial and support facilities;
-- To encourage retail and service commercial uses, and related support uses, to
concentrate for the convenience of the public and for a more mutually beneficial
relationship to each other;
-- To provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern commercial development,
including off-street parking and loading areas;
-- To minimize traffic congestion and avoid overloading utilities by restricting construction
of buildings of excessive size in relation to the amount of land around them; and,
-- To promote high standards of site planning, architecture and landscape design for
commercial developments within the City of Chula Vista.
A. Commercial District (C-1)
This district is intended as an area for large scale retail commercial facilities, along with
complementary support, recreation, and entertainment commercial uses, which can meet the
high performance and development standards of the Rancho del Rey Planned Community.
B. Commercial District (C-2)
This district is intended as an area for small scale convenience facilities, primarily to serve the
immediate local neighborhoods.
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IX-B.1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
The following uses shall be permitted uses where the symbol "P" appears and shall be
permitted uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit where the symbol "C" appears.
Conditional Uses in the C-2 Commercial District shall be considered by the Planning
Commission at a public hearing. Uses are not permitted where the symbol "N" appears.
LAND USE
Service and Commercial
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C-1 C-2
Animal hospital or veterinary
clinic and/or office
C N
2. Automatic teller machine
P P
3. Automobile and/or truck services
C N
4. Bakery, retail P P
5. Barber or beauty shop
P P
6. Blueprinting and photocopying
P C
Car washing establishment subject
to provisions of Section 19.58.060
CVMC
C N
Clothes cleaning pick-up agencies
with incidental pressing
P P
9. Clothing sales P N
10. Day care, nursery school C P
11. Drug store, pharmacy P N
12. Eating and drinking establishments:
Restaurant, restaurant with
cocktail lounge, coffee shop,
and full delicatessen (may
serve alcoholic beverages)
P N
Refreshment stands & snack bars
within a building as accessory
to permitted use
P C
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Fast food restaurants with
drive-in or drive-through
Sale of alcoholic beverages
in the C-2 District only
Gasoline dispensing and/or automobile
service station
Grocery, Convenience, fruit or
vegetable store
Health or athletic club
Hotel, motel; subject to provisions
of Section 19.58.210 CVMC
Liquor store (package, off-site
only)
Medical and dental offices, and
clinics, medical, optical and dental
laboratories, not including the man-
ufacture of pharmaceutical or other
products for general sale or distri-
bution
Movie theater, multi-plex
Offices: administrative and execu-
tive offices; professional offices
for lawyers, engineers, architects;
financial offices including banks,
real estate and other general busi-
hess offices
Plant nurseries and similar outdoor
sales
Recreation, commercial including
bowling alley, bfiliard parlor,
skating rink, and miniature golf
course subject to the provisions
of Section 19.58.040 CVMC
The retail of such bulky items as
furniture, carpets and other similar
items
P
C
C
C
C
P
P
C
C
P
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
C
N
P
C
N
N
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
Retail distribution centers and
manufacturer's outlets which require
extensive floor areas for the stor-
age and display of merchandise, and
the high volume, warehouse-type sale
of goods and uses which are related
to and supportive of existing on-site
retail distribution centers of manu-
facturer's outlets.
Specialty shops, including handicrafts
and workshops.
Personal service facilities.
Music and Video Rentals.
Any other retail business or service
establishment supplying commodities
or performing services which is deter-
mined 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
Stores, shops and offices supplying
commodities or performing services
for the residents of the city as a
whole or the surrounding community
such as department stores, specialty
shops, banks, business offices, and
other financial institutions and
personal service enterprises
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Day nurseries, day care schools
and nursery schools
Educational institutions, public
or private including vocational
schools
Post offices and post office
terminals, mail box services
Recreation, private, semi-private,
or commercial
P
P
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
C
P
N
P
P
11.
Cm
Public and quasi-public uses appro-
priate to the district, such as
professional, business and technical
schools of a public service type, but
not including corporation yards,
storage or repair yards, and
warehouses
School and studio for arts and crafts;
photography, music, dance and art
galleries, in accordance with the
provisions of Section
19.58.220 CVMC
Places of Worship
Radio & Television Broadcasting
Social and Human Service Facilities,
such as, Boy & Girl Scouts
and YMCA
Social and Fraternal Organizations
Any other public or semi-public use
which is determined by the Planning
Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted
uses
Accessory Uses
Accessory structures and uses
located on the same lot as
permitted or conditional use
Accessory uses and buildings
customarHy appurtenant to a
permitted use, such as
incidental storage facilities
Incidental services for employees on
a site occupied by a permitted or
conditional use, including day care,
recreational facilities, showers
and locker rooms
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
C
P
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Roof mounted satellite dishes
subject to the following
standards or conditions:
P P
The dish shall be screened
using appropriate matching
architectural materials or
parapet walls;
Dishes shall be of a neutral
color, match the building, or
as otherwise approved by the
City;
A building permit shall be
required; and,
No advertising material shall be
allowed on the satellite dish
antenna. Satellite dish antennae
containing advertising material
shall be considered signs.
D. Temporary Uses
Temporary uses as prescribed in
Chapter XI
P P
IX-B.2 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following property development standards apply to all land and buildings other than
accessory buildings authorized in the Commercial District. Any legal lot may be used as a
building site, except no building permit shall be issued for any lot having a lot size less than
10,000 square feet,
General Requirements The following requirements are minimums unless otherwise
stated:
Development Standard
1. Lot area, net sq. ft. (000's)1 10
2. Lot width (feet) 100
3. Lot depth (feet) 100
4. Front yard setback (feet) 256
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5. Side yard setback, each (feet)
102
6. Public street ROW setback (feet)
20
7. East "H" St. ROW setback (feet)
607
8. Rear yard setback (feet)
102
9. Rice Canyon top of slope setback
50 Btdg/20 Parking (feet)
10. Building height, maximum3'5
11. Maximum lot coverage
(percent of net lot)4
35 feet or 2 stories,
whichever is less
40
12. Parcels 1,3 and 4 should have a
minimum of 100,00 sq.ft. single tenant building.
1 Map for condominium development does not need to meet lot area requirement. Minimum lot area may be reduced
to 10,000 sq. ft. for master planned building complexes with Precise Plan approval. Such Precise Plans shall be for
a total area of no less than 60,000 sq. ft.
2 May be reduced to zero (0) with Site Plan approval.
3 Heights which vary from these standards may be approved via a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan approval.
4 Open space lots or other special setbacks along East "H" Street shall be included in the adjacent building lot area
for purposes of the lot coverage calculation,
5 Architectural feature, entry identification, or roof top screening allowed to 50 ft. in height
6 Refer also to Design Guidelines for individual parcel criteria.
7 Existing lots 4,7 & 8 of Final Map # 12267 (T.T. Map 88 2) shall have a minimum of 40 foot East "H" St. ROW
setback for building less than 100,000 square feet. The East "H" St. building setback for all lots shall be used as
a landscape buffer area. Any encroachment into this area for parking, driveways, or herdscape shall be subject to
the approval of the Design Review Committee,
B. Special Requirements
Along all street frontages situated across from any residentfolly zoned property, the
use of berms, fences, and landscaping shall be used consistent with the Business
Center Design Guidelines.
Streetscapes shall be enhanced to provide an easy transition from the street to the
building. Patios, circulation and parking spaces can be included in setback areas to
help buffer adjoining parcels from one another.
For Lots 1 and 3 of Subdivision 93-01 and Lot 1 of Subdivision 92-05 the minimum
building size shall be 100,000 square feet and shall be occupied by a single user.
IX-B.3 GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The following performance standards are general guidelines intended to describe the overall
minimum design standards for the Commercial Center. The design guidelines which occur in
Chapter VI of the SPA Plan and the separate Employment Park/Commercial Center Design
Guidelines text provide specific recommendations.
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A. Landscaping
In the Commercial District the required front and exterior side (street side) yard setbacks shall
be landscaped. Parking, driveways, and other decorative hardscape areas will be permitted
within the required rear yard, interior side yard, East "H" Street, and Rice Canyon top-of-slope
setbacks. (Refer also to Business Center Design Guidelines for areas abutting Rice Canyon),
Landscaping shall consist predominantly of plant materials and shall be irrigated by automatic
sprinklers. All planting and irrigation shall be in accordance with the City's Landscape Manual
and the Business Center Design Guidelines. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained
in a clean, healthy and thriving condition, free of weeds, trash and debris.
B. Equipment
All ground mounted mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units and
trash receptacle areas, shall be completely screened from view of surrounding properties.
(See also Business Center Design Guidelines)
C. Utilities
All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the architectural elements of the
site so as not to be exposed except where required by utility provider. (See also Business
Center Design Guidelines)
D. Electrical Disturbance, Heat and Cold, Glare
No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which creates changes
in temperature or direct glare, detectable by the human senses without the aid of instruments,
beyond the boundaries of the site. No use shall be permitted which creates electrical
disturbances that affect the operation of any equipment beyond the boundaries of the lot.
E. Fire and Explosive Hazard
All storage of and activities involving inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided
with adequate safety and fire fighting devices to the specifications of the Uniform Fire Code.
All incineration is prohibited. Adequate smoke detectors shall be installed in all new
construction.
F. Noise
1. General
The acceptable outdoor noise exposure levels, measured at the property line, for the
Employment Park Districts are given in the table below. (See Chapter 19.66 CVMC
for definitions and additional details.)
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Exterior Noise Limits*
Receiving Land Use District 8 am - 10 pm 10 pm- 8 am
C-1/C-2 65 dbA 60 dbA
*Environmental Noise - Leq in any hour
*Nuisance Noise - not exceeded at any time
Noise generated by activities within the Commercial District shall not exceed the noise
standard for a residential district measured at the boundary of the receiving residential
district. Refer also to Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code for more specific
noise attenuation requirements.
All truck loading and unloading shall be conducted indoors or, if outdoors, in a manner
or in a location which meets the noise performance standard for the C-1 District.
Noise attenuation measures (sound wall, enclosures, operation restrictions, etc.) shall
be provided to acoustically screen or otherwise prevent unacceptable noise impacts
to residential development. In order to assure that the proposed attenuation measures
are adequate, a Noise Study shall be submitted for the proposed project with the
Design Review submittal or delivery operations shall be prohibited from 10 pm to 7 am
weekdays or 8 am on weekends.
2. Paging/PA Systems
Outdoor sound systems for music and/or paging shall be prohibited.
G. Odor
No use shall be permitted which created odor in such quantities as to be readily detectable
beyond the boundaries of the site.
H. Radioactivity
In the Commercial District, the use of radioactive materials shall be limited to measuring,
gauging and calibration devices, and medical X-ray diagnostic equipment.
I. Vibration
No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which generates inherent
and recurrent ground vibration perceptible, without instruments, at the boundary of the lot on
which the use is located.
J. Condominium Conversion
In the Commercial District, the conversion of a project to condominium ownership shall meet
all the requirements of the zone to the maximum extent possible. Specific City Council waiver
shall be required where the zone requirements cannot be met.
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K. Air Pollution
There shall be no emission on any site, for more than one minute in any hour, of air
contaminants which, at the emission point or within a reasonable distance of the emission
point, is as dark or darker in shade as that designated as No. 1 on the Ringelman Chart as
published in the United States Bureau of Mines information Circular 7718.
L, Outdoor Storage and Sales
Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by visual barriers to adequately screen views
from the external boundaries of the property. Permanent outdoor sales areas shall be
screened to improve site aesthetics when viewed from a distance, but the screening materials
are not required to be solid or opaque, and may allow filtered close-range views of the
materials for sale. Screening design and materials shall be consistent with the architec-
ture/materials of the adjacent building (Refer also to Business Center Design Guidelines).
M. Energy Conservation
Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent buildings adequate sunlight for solar
access when practical. Buildings should be designed to minimize energy consumption.
N. Toxic Materials
No land or building shall be used or occupied in any manner which creates an unhealthful,
dangerous, noxious or otherwise objectionable condition due to the use, storage or proximity
to toxic materials.
O. Liquid or Solid Waste
The discharge or deposit of liquid or solid wastes shall be subject to the provisions of Section
19.66.150 CVMC.
P. Aesthetic Standards
1. All uses at the perimeter of the Commercial District shall be landscaped to
provide a buffered transition to adjacent uses,
2. Visual appearance shall be a principal consideration in the approval of
Conditional Use Permits, especially any uses involving outdoor storage or
activity. Consideration should be given to all prospective vantage points,
including residential areas which may be at a higher elevation.
Q. Hours for Conducting Business
No business in the C-2 District shall be open between the hours of eleven p.m, and seven
a.m., unless specifically approved by the Zoning Administrator. A request for twenty-four
(24) hour operation must be made on an application supplied by the Chula Vista Planing
Department.
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IX-B.4 COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS
In addition to the standards promulgated herein, Design Guidelines for the Rancho del Rey
Business Center shall be adopted by the City of Chula Vista to further refine and implement
these zoning regulations. All development within the Commercial District shall be subject to
Design Review as provided in Section 19.14.582 CVMC. The following are primary design
standards which are further refined and implemented through the Design Guidelines.
A. Fencing
Where a fence or wall is required adjacent to Rice Canyon for noise attenuation, screening or
other purposes, it shall be a decorative masonry or concrete wall which is consistent with the
community wall design standards found in the Design Guidelines. At interior site locations,
fencing design and materials shall be consistent with the requirements of the Design
Guidelines.
B. Parking
All parking areas delineated on the approved Site Plan shall be maintained for parking
purposes, unless a modified site plan is approved. Temporary uses, for which a temporary .
use permit has been secured, may utilize parking areas as allowed by the temporary use
permit.
C. Site Lighting
All light sources shall be shielded in such a manner that the light is directed away from streets
and adjoining properties. IIluminators shall be integrated within the architecture of the
building, Lighting plans shall be submitted and approved as a part of the Design Review
process. Such plans shall be evaluated utilizing the criteria set forth in the Design Guidelines.
D. Architectural Standards
An architectural theme has been established for the Rancho del Rey Community. A
complementary theme has been established for the Commercial Center (C-1 District). This
theme is described and standards/guidelines for various building and site design elements are
set forth in the Business Center Design Guidelines. The intent of these standards is to induce
the repetitive use of common designs and building elements to create a unified aesthetic, both
for this district and the community as a whole. The proposed architectural design for each
project shall be evaluated for consistency with the adopted Business Center Design Guidelines
through the Design Review process.
IX-B.5 SIGNS
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in the Commercial District except
as provided in Chapter XII or herein. Additional standards and regulations for signs are
provided in the Business Center Design Guidelines. All permitted or approved signs within this
district shall be consistent with the Commercial Center provisions of the Business Center
Design Guidelines.
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Exhibit C
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of February, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Padilia, Rindone, and Norton
NAYS: Councilmembers: Salas
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Moot
ATTEST:
Beverly A2'Auth'elet, City Clerk
Shir~le~/f~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 2723 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the lOth
day of February, 1998 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 17th day of February, 1998.
Executed this 17th day of February, 1998.
~helet, City Clerk