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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1978/11/07 Item 06, 06aCITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGENDA STAT Public Hearing - Consideration of precise restaurant at southeast corner of Otay ITEM TITLE Dawat Corp. Resolution ~~ -Approving precise plan restaurant a southeast corner of Otay SUBMITTED BY Director of Planning EMENT Item No. 6,6a For meeting of 11/7/78 plan for shopping center and fast food Valley Road and Melrose Avenue - for shopping center and fast food Valley Road and Melrose Avenue. ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES NO X ) A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has submitted a precise plan for the development of a 2.26 acre shopping center at the southeast corner of Otay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue. The hearing on the proposed rezoning from C-V-P to C-N-P is the preceding agenda item. 2. The environmental concerns of the proposed project were previously considered as part of the rezoning request. B. DISCUSSION 1. Proposed commercial development. The applicant proposes to develop the 2.26 acre site with three single story commercial structures having a combined floor area of 24,.800 sq. ft. The buildings are so arranged as to form an "L" shaped complex with one 9,200 sq. ft. retail/office structure located adjacent to the east property line and another 13,600 sq. ft. retail/ office structure, as well as a 2,000 sq. ft. fast food drive-through restaurant, located adjacent to the south property line. Staff is concerned about the building closest to Otay Valley Road (Building #1) which is located only 15' back from the front property line. The restaurant building which .was previously approved on the parcel adjacent on the east-will have a sct back of approximately 31' so that building #1 will partially block the restaurant building from view by east bound traffic on Otay Valley Road. Both buildings would enjoy better exposure if they are located the same distance from the front property line. ^u~~yy (GOntinued on supplemental page) EXHIBITS Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat Notification List Res .'A'CM-79-12 Other Precise Plan ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on 11/71 7R* *with rezoning request FINANCIAL IMPACT __ ____ STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with the Planning Commission recommendation, with the addition of a condition requiring that the architectural theme of the buildings in the shopping center be carried out on all sides of the building. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On October,ll, 1978 the Planning Commission voted 5:0 (with one vacancy and one member absent) to recommend approval of the precise plan for shopping center and fast food restaurant at the southeast corner of Otay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue in accordance with Resolution PCM-79-12. COUNCIL ACTION ~, ._ _, .; ~ .._~ ;,, ; ~~' J 'r7 Item no. 6,6a For meeting 'of 11/7/78 Supplemental page 2 In addition, if the office buildi'~ng is offset from the easterly property line, a proposed parapet wall could be eliminated and the roofline carried around on all sides. Parking for 146 cars is provided on the site in front of and to the west of the buildings. Two driveways are proposed on both Otay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue. The southerly driveway on Melrose Avenue will function primarily as a driveway for the drive-through restaurant located at that end of the site. The periphery of the site will be land- scaped, including a portion on the east side of the building proposed on that side of the property. A grove of eucalyptus trees is being retained, thus providing a separation between the two main buildings. This area will also provide a pedestrian connection between the shopping center and the proposed residential development to the south. Two trash enclosure are proposed within the parking area along Otay Valley Road. 2. Proposed architecture. The architecture of the commercial structure will be a contemporary ranch style development similar to and compatible with the existing residential development in the area. The pitched roofs will be shaK~ shingle and the exterior of the buildings stucco. The rear of the buildings will also be stucco. There will be a 9 ft. wide roof overhang supported by columns at the front of the building, treated with wood siding. The exterior colors. of the development will be earth tones consisting of beige to light brown stucco with dark brown wood trim and roof. The north, east and south walls of building #1 and the west, east and south walls of building #2 are devoid of any trim. The south elevation of building #2 is approximately 240 feet long and is partially screened by the proposed carports for the multi-family area. It is staff's opinion that the rather bland treatment of these walls should be enhanced by some architectural embellishments and/or trim to provide a more architecturally pleasing building. Plans were not submitted for the fast food building and therefore architectural review will come at a later submittal. 3. Proposed residential development. Design of the proposed residential development is subject to review and approval by the Design Review Committee, however, because the developments are interrelated it is appropriate that the residential development is described here and taken into consideration. The applicant proposes to construct 64 units on the 4.15 acre site in 10 two story residential structures. The buildings will consist of 32 townhouse units in 6 buildings and 32 units on the first and second story level of the remaining 4 buildings. Parking for 168 cars is located on the periphery of the site, 128 spaces of which will be carports. The architecture of the residential development is very similar to the commercial structures, with shake shingle pitched roofs, stucco exteriors and wood trim. The residential units are separated from the commercial by the carports and driveway and should not be affected by the adjoining commercial use. The site plan and architectural review of the residential development is the responsibility of the Design Review Committee. 4. Precise plan guidelines. The proposed development is required by the development guidelines to retain the grove of trees, and is restricted to a monument sign on Otay Valley Road. The plans submitted show signs on the building but not in sufficient detail to make an accurate evaluation. A freestanding sign is indicated on the east side of the most westerly driveway on Otay Valley Road. Signs for the commercial developments to the west and east have been limited to monument signs on Otay Valley Road. The applicant will be required to prepare and submit a planned signing program as part of the building permit procedure at which time the height and design of the freestanding sign will be addressed. D. ANALYSIS The proposed development is consistent and compatible with the existing residential uses in the immediate vicinity. While no specific information has been submitted regarding the signs, the proposed location of the signs shown on the building appear acceptable. With the changes and conditions set forth in the recommendations the project will represent a well designed and conceived development which should enhance and upgrade the general appearance of the area. y35 H r ~~ ~i RESOLUTION N0. PCM-79-12 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING C0~•9MISSION RECOMP-1ENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 2.26 ACRE SHOPPING CE1lTER AT TF1E SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND MELROSE AVENUE WHEREAS, in conjunction with an application for change of zone from C-V-P to C-N-P, Dawat Corporation submitted a precise plan on September 15, 1978 for the development of a 2.26 acre shopping center at the southeast corner of Otay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, at a duly advertised public hearing held at 7:00 p.m., October 11, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 2%6 Fourth Avenue, considered the precise plan as submitted, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-79-16 and the findings stated therein, this development will have no significant adverse environmental impact, and adopted the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission finds as follows: a. That such plan 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 adjoining residential uses to the south will be separated from the commercial use by carports, driveway and landscaping and should not be affected. b. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the "P" Modifying District as set forth in Section 19.46.041. A grove of eucalyptus trees has been retained in the design and a planned signing program will be required. c, That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning require- ments shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P Precise Plan Modifying District. With the conditions applied the proposed use meets the requirements of the Code. d. That approval of this plan will conform to the General Plan and the adopted policies of the city. The proposed development is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. q.; j~ y BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the precise plan for a shopping center and fast food restaurant at the southeast corner of Otay Valley Road and Melrose Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall prepare and submit a planned signing program upon application for a building permit. 2. Architectural plans for the proposed fast food building shall be submitted in a later phase and be architecturally coordinated with the shopping center buildings. 3. The roof line of building #1 shall be carried out on all elevations. The building shall 6e offset from the east property line to allow for the roof extension. 4. Building #l shall be set back from Otay Valley Road to coincide with the setback established for the adjacent restaurant planned to the east (approximately 31 feet from the front property line). 5. The driveway approaches on Melrose Avenue shall be perpendicular to the street. 6. The driveways on P~elrose Avenue serving the residential and commercial uses which are adjacent to each. other shall have a common driveway approach by~having a rounded nose of the median within the property line, PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California this 11th day of October, 1978 6y the following vote, to-wit: AYES: R. Johnson, O'Nei11, G. Johnson, Pressutti and Williams NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Smith -~ ~ A ting Chairman ATTEST: Secretary ~13~~ ~