HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1979/12/18 Item 07CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7
For meeting of 12/18/79
Consideration of site plan for commercial development at the southwest corner
ITEM TITLE of Broadway and "H" Street
Resolution yBy,L - Approving site plan for Broadway & "H" Street Shopping Center
SUBM TTED Y Director of Planning
ITEM EXPLA TION
A. ACKGR UND
(4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES_ NO X )
1. 0 June 26, 1979 City Council approved the vacation of a segment of f4adison
Aven e loc ted immediately south of "H" Street. The street vacation was conditioned upon
City Counc 1 review and approval of the redevelopment of the commercial center on the
adjo Wing roperty located at the southwest corner of Broadway and "H" Street in the
C-T one. The applicant has submitted development plans for City Council consideration.
2. A Initial Study, IS-80-3, of possible adverse environmental impacts of the
prof ct wa conducted by the Environmental Review Committee on November 29, 1979. The
Comm ttee oncluded that subject to certain conditions there would be no significant
envi onmen al effects and issued a conditioned Negative Declaration.
B. I2ECOMM~NDED CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
~1. T~e Planning Director shall review final site plans and architectural elevations
(inc uding signing) to insure compatibility with the Town Centre II redevelopment standards.
2. L ndscaping plans shall be reviewed by the City's Landscape Architect to insure
that plant materials, size and placement are consistent with the "gateway" concept along
"H" treet
3. e length of building units 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Building "A" shall be reduced by
3 fe t and landscaping provided on the south side of the building adjacent to the common
4. reet trees shall be installed along Broadway within the public right of way
(sp cing d number to be determined by the City's street tree superintendent).
KGL:hm EXHIBITS (continued on supplemental page)
Agree ent Resolution X Ordinance_ Plat_ Notification List_
Other Site Plan ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on
FINANCIAL
STAF RECD MENDATION
1. Adopt the Conditioned Negative Declaration on IS-80-3 and find that this project will
have o significant environmental impact.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the site plan and architecture of the proposed Broadway
and Street Shopping Center, subject to the recommended conditions.
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Meeting of 12/18/79
Supplemental page No. 2
5, The most southerly curb opening on Broadway for the adjacent service station
shall be closed and the curb return modified to conform to the new driveway planned
for the shopping complex. The radius of the curb return shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
6. The developer shall give the City an irrevocable offer of dedication for
12 feet of right of way on the south side of "H" Street between the west property line
of the service station site and the first driveway to the west of that site.
C. DISCUSSION
Existing site characteristics.
The subject property is a 2.8 acre "L" shaped parcel (including Madison Avenue)
which is presently developed with a 27,720 sq. ft. vacant commercial building, a
drive-thru photo kiosk, and related parking. The vacant building was formerly occupied
by a food market. The service station located at the northeast corner of the property
is not a part of the site redevelopment.
2. Proposed development.
a. The developer proposes to remodel the interior and exterior of the
existing building and construct a new 9,200 sq. ft. structure on the southeast portion
of the site adjacent to Broadway. The drive-thru photo kiosk is to be relocated to the
west end of the building. The parking layout has been completely revised incorporating
the vacated Madison Avenue into the parking design and circulation. Landscaping has
been provided in the parking areas and around the buildings. The access driveways have
been widened and changed to alley type approaches.
b. The total floor area of the two buildings will be 36,920 sq, ft., 6,046
sq. ft. of which will be used as storage. Based on the square footage of the retail and
storage areas, 161 offstreet parking spaces are required and have been provided.
c. The architectural theme of the new building will be carried out on the
building to be remodeled. The contemporary architecture will consist of a wood and
stucco exterior with a covered arcade provided in front of the shops. The existing
building will be divided into seven shops oriented toward Broadway and "H" Street. The
new building will be divided into six shops facing toward "H" Street.
d. While no specific sign program or details has been submitted, the elevations
show the use of signs on the stucco portion of the front facade as well as on the front
of the arcade. A freestanding sign is indicated on the "H" Street frontage; however, the
applicant has indicated that additional identification will be sought on Broadway through
the application of the City's planned sign program.
D. ANALYSIS
1. The proposed architectural treatment represents a well designed concept which
will enhance the appearance of the commercial development in the area. The onsite traffic
circulation provides good access for the adjoining commercial center and should not
adversely affect that development.
2. A portion of the new structure is located directly adjacent to a common access
easement which serves this project and the adjoining commercial development. Placing the
structure adjacent to the easement without any setback for landscaping does not present
an aesthetically pleasing project. While staff has no objection to reducing the 40 ft.
width of the easement, that does not appear to be a solution which the two property owners
can agree upon. Therefore, staff recommends the building setback of 3 feet in order
to place landscaping adjacent to the building.
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