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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Reports/1984/12/05 A G E N D A City Planning Commission Chula Vista, California Wednesday, December 5, 1984 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-85-9; Request to establish a trolley station at the southeast quadrant of I-5 Freeway and 'E' Street - County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of request for extension of tentative subdivision map, Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3, South side of East Orange Avenue in the vicinity of Brand~ine Avenue (extended) 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4 Land Specialists, Inc. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-82-3; Consideration of extension for temporary classrooms at 470 'L' Street - Church of Christ DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSION COMMENTS ADJOURNrIENT AT to the Regular Business Meeting of December 19, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers November 28, 1984 TO: City Planning Commission FROM: George Krempl, Director of Planning ~ SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit, PCC-85-9, 'E' Street Trolley Station The County of San Diego is still presently studying the 'E' Street Trolley Station site with respect to its design and is not prepared to move forward on the project at this time. The Planning Department, therefore, recommends that this item be filed. Once the project is underway, the matter will be scheduled for hearing and appropriate notice given. GK:ML:je To: City Planning Commission From: George Krempl, Director of Planning Subject: Staff Report on Agenda Items for Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 1984 1. PUBLIC HEA~ING: Conditional Use Permit 85-9; request to establish a trolley station at "E" Street and I-5 (southeast quadrant)- County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista A. BACJ~GROUND 1. This item involves a request initiated by the County of San Diego together with the City of Chula Vista to establish a trolley station at the southeast quadrant of "E" Street and Interstate $ in the C-V-P zone. 2. An Environmental Impact Report, EIR-84-8 was certified by the Planning Commission on November 14, 1984. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. Certify that EIR-84-8 has been prepared in accordance with CEQA, the State E IR guidelines and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and that the Planning Commission has considered that infomation in reviewing the project. 2. Based on findings contained in Section "£" of this report, adopt a motion to approve the request, PCC-85-g, to establish a trolley station at the southeast quadrant of "£" Street and the Interstate $ subject to the following conditions: a. The design of the station shall be subject to ongoing review by the appropriate staff departments of the City of Chula Vista. b. The final design shall be subject to approval by the appropriate staff departments of the City of Chula Vista. C. DISCUSSION 1. Adjacent zoning and land use. North C-VP Service station and commercial South I-L Public Works Yard (City of Chula Vista) East C-V Motel West Unzoned Interstate 5 City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 2 2. Existing site characteristics. The project site consists of five parcels (or portion thereof) with a combined area of 4.14 acres and is located at the southeast quadrant of "E" Street and Interstate 5. The largest parcel (2.89 acres) is presently developed with a bowling alley (Cabrillo Lanes). Other uses include a self-serve gas station, tourist information building and a vacant parcel. The northerly 40 feet of the Public Works Yard is also included in the project. 3. Proposed use. The plans for the trolley station are still in the preliminary stages of design and will require more refinement. The self-serve station and bowling alley will be removed as will the tourist information building. The tourist information will be replaced at another location yet to be determined. There will be a station structure located near the tracks. There will be at least two points of access from "E" Street and one point of access from Woodlawn Avenue across the 40 feet obtained from the Public Works Yard. There will be approximately 173 parking spaces as well as bus spaces. The circulation and stops for the buses will be separated from the vehicular parking. While no specific details have been submitted, it is anticipated that the station structures will be similar to other stations. D. ANALYSIS This request is essentially to approve the land use so that acquisition of the properties can proceed. The design of the station will proceed once this approval is granted. The details will be worked out by the County of San Diego with input from a Steering Committee which consists of a City of Chula Vista representative, the City of Chula Vista staff departments' representatives and the Metropolitan Transit District Board. The City of Chula Vista has actively pursued a second station in the City and will be participating financially on the project. There are a number of reasons for a trolley station at this location. Some of the reasons are as fol 1 ows: 1. "E" Street carries a high volume of traffic; 2. The location is on a "gateway" into the City as well as the Bayfrent Redevelopment area; 3. There is a high number of commercial establishments in the area such as motels and restaurants which will be served by the station; 4. A second station in the City will foster ridership and impetus toward greater usage of mass transit; and 5. The station is located on the route of surface transit systems. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of Deqember 5, 1984 Page 3 E. FINDINGS 1. That the proposed use at the locatton is necessary or desirable to provide a service or factllty which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. Approval of this request will allow the establishment of a second trolley station in an area that is a major entrance into the City as well as the Bayfront. 2. That such use will not under the ctrcm~stances 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 station will have direct access to Woodlawn Avenue which should alleviate any traffic congestion on "E" Street. 3. That the proposed use will comply wi th the regulations and conditions specified in the code for such use. There are no specific standards established for such use. 4. That the granting of this conditional use pemit will not adversely affect the general plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency. The granting of this request will not affect the General Plan which encourages the use of public transportation. WPC 1456/001 5Z Trolley Station City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 1 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of an extension of the tentative map for Star Orange= Chula Vista Tract 82-3 A. BACKGROUND On December 8, 1981, the City Council approved the tentative subdivision map known as Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3 for the purpose of subdividing 18.3 acres located on the south side of Orange Avenue in the vicinity of BrandYwine Avenue (extended) in the R-3-P-12 zone, into a two-lot condominium project consisting of 176 units. The map is scheduled to expire on December 8, 1984, and the developer is requesting a three-year extension of the tentative map. B. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion approving a one-year extension of Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3, the map to then expire on December 8, 1985. C. DISCUSSION The applicant states that the general economic conditions at the time of approval and a change in ownership of the property has delayed the submittal of the final map. There have been no significant changes in the immediate vicinity which affect the original findings and conditions of approval; therefore it is appropriate to grant an extension. However, the Planning Commission has requested that sometime in the near future the Planning Department review parking standards for condominiums. The results and recommendations of that study could affect future construction as well as conversion approvals. Therefore, the Planning Department is in support of a one-year extension at this time. The applicant could request a further extension in December 1985 if a final map has not been recorded and that extension would be considered based on standards and conditions in effect at that time. WPC 1480P OR PROJECT AREA STAI~/ORANGE / (LOCATI3R JPCS-82-3 ,,w.J/NORTfi' ~ ~Omnge Ave & Brandywine City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 1 3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-85-4 - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4 - Land Specialists, Inc. A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map known as Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4 in order to develop a one-lot, 48-unit condominium project on 3.75 acres located at the southwest corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Melrose Avenue in the R-3-P-14 zone. 2. An Initial Study, IS-84-20, of possible adverse environmental impacts of the project was conducted by the Environmental Review Coordinator on March 16, 1984. The Environmental Review Coordinator concluded that there would be no significant environmental effects and recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. Find that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-84-20. 2. Based on the findings contained in Section "E" of this report, adopt a motion to approve the tentative subdivision map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4, subject to the following conditions: a. The developer shall grant to the City sewer easements at least l0 feet wide as required by the City Engineer. b. The developer shall grant to the City storm drain easements. The minimum width of said easements shall be equal to the pipe diameter plus 6 feet or l0 feet, whichever is greater. c. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of street improvements in Melrose Avenue from the centerline to the right of way line. Said improvements shall include but not be limited to A.C. pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk, street lights and drainage facilities. d. The developer shall dedicate to the City 40 feet of right of way for Melrose Avenue from the S/E corner of the property to the northerly point of the northerly curb return of the proposed driveway to Melrose Avenue to accommodate a transition meeting the existing improvements as shown on Chula Vista Drawing No. 58-96L. From said point northerly, the street dedication shall be 30 feet as shown on the Tentative Map. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 2 e. The developer shall include in the CC&R's provisions for maintenance of the private streets and parking areas. f. All streets within the subdivision shall be private. Said private streets shall meet the requirements of the Chula Vista Subdivision Manual. The structural section of the private streets shall be designed based on "R" values and a minimum traffic index of 4. All onsite paving including parking areas will be inspected by the Engineering Department. The design of the structural section shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Plans for private streets and parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer under the City's Full Cost Recovery Program. g. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of improvements on E1 Capitan Drive subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Said construction shall include a provision for new curbs within the existing right-of-way. h. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of cul-de-sacs on Maria Way and Myra Avenue subject to the approval of the City Engineer. i. The developer shall be responsible for the improvement of Telegraph Canyon Road. Said improvement shall include but not be limited to A.C. pavement, monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage facilities and street lights. j. The developer shall provide a transition in curb (approximately 405') on Telegraph Canyon Road to the west of the westerly driveway to allow for a left turn lane into both driveways. Another transition shall be constructed on the median island east of Melrove Avenue on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road. Said transition shall include removing the northerly 2' of island to a minimum distance of 50' easterly and then transition to the original 4' wide island in a minimum distance of 40'. C. DISCUSSION Proposed project The proposed condominium project consists of 48 two-bedroom units housed in 8 two-story structures. A total of 98 parking spaces will be provided on-site, 48 of which will be located in garages (there are four separate garage structures and 3 buildings with garages located underneath). ~menities include a swimming pool, spa, an exercise equipment area and a restroom/laundry/maintenance building. Access is provided by two driveways on Telegraph Canyon Road and one on Melrose Avenue. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 3 Each unit will have either a private patio or balcony as well as storage adjacent to the private open space area. Additional storage will be located in assigned garages. The project meets the condominium requirements of the Code regarding parking, storage and open space. The project will complete the street improvements in Telegraph Canyon Road and Melrose Avenue. Myra Avenue and Maria Way will be completed with a cul-de-sac, whereas, E1 Capitan will have certain improvements made wi th the existing right-of-way; all three streets will have a decorative wall installed at the property line. The project was approved by the Design Review Committee on May 22, 1984. D. ANALYSIS As indicated earlier, the proposed project meets the requirements of the Code relating to condominiums. It is, therefore, appropriate to recommend approval of the tentative map. It should be noted that this tentative map only requires Planning Commisson action, since the amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance allowing for Commission approval only is now in effect. E. FINDINGS Pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative subdivision map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4, is found to be in conformance with the various elements of the City's General Plan based on the following: 1. The site is physically suitable for the residential development and the proposal conforms to all standards established by the City for such projects. 2. The design of the subdivision will not affect the existing improvements -- streets, sewers, etc. -- which have been designed to avoid any serious problems. 3. The project is in substantial conformance with the Chula Vista General Plan Elements as follows: a. Land Use - The proposed development at 14 units per acre is consistent with the land use density of medium density resi denti al. b. Circulation - The project will complete all street improvements and it has been determined that the existing stub streets need not be extended through the property. c. Housing - The project will provide additional home ownership opportunity for the residents of the community. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 4 d. Conservation o The site is located within an urbanized area of the City and there are no significant animal or plant species on the property. e. Park and Recreation, Open Space - The developer is required to pay Park Acquisition and Development fees of $250.00 per unit, a total of $12,000.00 in lieu of dedicating and improving parkland. f. Seismic Safety - The property is not near any known earthquake faults. g. Safety - The site is well within the response time of the fire station located on East "J" Street and three fire hydrants are required on-site. h. Noise - The units meet the requirements of the U.B.C. i. Scenic Highway - The site is not adjacent to a designated scenic route. j. Bicycle Routes - The Telegraph Canyon Road has been designed to carry bicycle traffic as required by the General Plan. k. Public Buildings No public buildings are proposed on the subject property. 4. Pursuant to Section 66412.2 of the Subdivision Map Act, the Commission certifies that it has considered the effect of this approval on the housing needs of the region and has balanced those needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City and the available fiscal and environmental resources. WPC 1459P/OO14Z ENTRA, O'~ TELEGRAPH CJ STREET negativ JeClaration PROJECT NAME: Telegraph Village PROJECT LOCATION: Southwest corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Melrose Avenue PROJECT APPLICANT: Land Specialists, Incorporated 3878 Old Town Avenue, San D&ego, California 92110 CASE NO: IS-84-20 DATE: March 16, 1984 A. Project Settin~ The proposed project site consists of approximately 3.75 acres of vacant property located at the southwest corner of Melrose Avenue and Telegraph Canyon Road and is characterized by a change in elevation of approximately 25 feet from Telegraph Canyon Road to the north up to the southerly boundary of the Site. There are no rare or endangered plant or animal species known to exist on or near the project site, which has been used for uncontrolled fill through the past years. The nearest suspected earthquake faults to the project are located one quarter of a mile to the east and one quarter of a mile to the west Adjacent land uses consist of single-family homes to the south and west, single family and apartment units to the east, across Melrose Avenue (a half street adjacent to the site) and Telegraph Canyon Road to the north. B. Project Description The project consists of the rezoning of 3.75 acres from R-l (single family residential) to R-3-P-14 (multiple family subject to a maximum of 14 dwelling units per acre and precise plan approval) and the construction of 48 residential condominium units to be contained in eight two-story structures. C. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans The proposed rezoning will allow the development of a total of 48 residential condominium units, or 14 dwelling units per gross acre. The project is compatible with the General Plan designation of "Medium Density Residential," which a]]ows a maximum of 12 dwelling units per net acre. The applicant proposes to dedicate approximately 0.21 acres of street right of way along Melrose Avenue. city of chula vista planning department enwronmental review section D. Identification of Environmental Effects I. Soils The Engineering Department has indicated that the project site may contain expansive soils and that a soils report will be necessary prior to any grading of the property. 2. Land Form Alteration The proposed project will involve the excavation of approximately 8,000 cubic yards of soil and will alter the existing vacant hillside appearance of the property. The project site, which appears to have been previously graded, will remain sloping down to Telegraph Canyon Road. 'No significant adverse impacts are anticipated to occur due to the proposed grading of the site. 3. Schools The local elementary and junior high schools are presently operating above capacity, The developer will be 'required to assure that adequate classroom space is available for students generated by this project. 4. Parks The proposed project is located within Park District No. 5.04 which currently does not have developed parkland, although the 10.9 acre Hilltop/Telegraph Canyon Park is located within 1/2 mile to the west, at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road. The developer will be required to pay in-lieu park acquisition and development fees in conjunction with approval of a final subdivision map. 5. Transportation/Access The City's Traffic Engineer has estimated that approximately 384 trips would bt generated by the project and in assigning these trips to streets in the project vicinity, it was found that no street would be significantly impacted by the proposed project. Current levels of service on Melrose Avenue (700 existing trips) and Telegraph Canyon Road {2,960 existing trips) are "A" and this will not change after implementation of the project as proposed, The design capacities of these two collector roads is 5,000 trips. 6. Aesthetics Development of the project, as proposed, will result in the potential elimination of some ground floor views enjoyed by some residents south and east of the project. These views (of Point Loma) are not considered extensive at the ground floor and would be affected by either condominium development, as proposeU, or single-family development, as presently zoned. lhe proposed driveway location at Melrose Avenue will result in vehicle headlights impacting single-family dwellings along the easterly side of Melrose Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of the driveway entrance. Wh~le considered a nuisance impact, it is not anticipated as a significance adverse environmental impact, therefore, no mitigation is propose6. £o Mitigation necessary to avoid si?ificant effects The following mitigation measures are considered standard development reouirements: 1. A soils report shall be prepared and recommendations included in the project prior to any grading of the property. 2. The developer shall assure that adequate classroom space will be available for students generated from this project. 3. The developer shall pay in-lieu park acquisition and development fees in conjunction with the final subdivision map approval. F. Findings of Insignificant Impact 1. There are no significant natural or manmade resources within the project area which could be adversely affected by project implementation. 2. The proposed rezoning and condominium project is in conformance with the General Plan and will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage · of long-term environmental goals. 3. All potential impacts can be mitigated through standard development regulations. No impacts are anticipated to interact and cause a cumulative effect on the environment. 4. The project will not create any source of significant noise or odors, nor will any hazards to human beings result. G. Consultation 1. Individuals and Organizations City of Chula Vista Steve Griffin, Associate Planner Duane Bazzel, Assistant Planner Roger Daoust, Senior Civil Engineer Tom Dyke, Building Department Ted Monsell, Fire Marshal Chuck Glass, Traffic Engineer Applicant's Architect, Michael Jones 2. Documents IS-84-5, Cantebury Court Senior Citizens Housing Deve)opment The Initial Study application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of no significant impact are on file and available for public review at the ~hula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010. ENVIRi~ N~TAL REV!EW COORDINATOR WPC 0847P EN 6 (Rev. 12/82) city of chula vista planning department environmental review section EN 6 (Rev. 12/82~ City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of December 5, 1984 Page 1 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of PCC-82-3 for extension of temporary classrooms at 470 "L" Street - Church of Christ A. BACKGROUND In August 1984, the Planning Commisson granted the Church of Christ located at 470 "L" Street permission to continue to use two previously approved temporary cla. ssroom structures until December 12, 1984. As a condition for the Planning Commission to consider any further extensions, the applicant was required to submit a noise study to determine the amount of noise generated by the school and its activities and provide recommendations for possible mitigation on any adverse impacts. The study was to be submitted three weeks prior to the scheduled December 12, 1984, Planning Commission meeting. Last month the Planning Commission determined that the December meeting dates should be changed to the 5th and 19th of December from the regular scheduled dates of December 12 and 26 because of the Christmas holidays. Since the December 19 meeting would be one v~ek past the December 12 date, the conditional use permit would be expired, thus making it necessary to schedule the hearing for December 5. Because the December 5 date represents a shortened time frame by one week, the staff has not had time to evaluate the noise study for this meeting and requests that this item be continued to the December 19, 1984 meeting. B. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion to extend the conditional use permit until December 19, 1984, and continue the consideration for any further extensions until that same date. WPC 1487P STREET CHULA VISTA  SIER WAY PROJECT ..~. sc. oo,. AREA "L , L_ n~ J_ :~_. : MF ' RICE ARIZONA