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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1978/06/06 Item 09, 09aCITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMEiVT Item No. 9, 9a For meeting of 6/6/78 Public Hearing - Consideration of precise plan for 50 unit condominium ITEM TITLE developme~ia~(1~700 block of Melrose Avenue iri C-N-P zone. Resolution Approving the precise plan for the development of a 50 unit condominium at 1700 block of Melrose Avenue in C-N-P zone. SUBMITTED BY Director of Plannin -`~ ~`~ 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 50 unit condominium project on the west side of Melrose Avenue, 150 feet south of Otay Valley Road in the C-N-P zone. 2. On May 10, 1978, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, PCC-78-9, allowing the proposed residential use on a portion of the C-N zoned property. (A 150' wide strip of C-N zoning adjacent to Otay Valley Rd. will be retained for commercial use). B. DISCUSSION 1. Proposed development The applicant proposes to construct a 50 unit condominium project consisting of 12 fourplexes and one duplex. The fourplexes will be two story, 3 bedroom townhouse units, containing 1283 sq. ft. The duplexes will be a combination of one and two story, 4 bedroom townhouse units, containing 1569 sq. ft. Each unit will have a ground level patio of approximately 200 sq. ft. and a balcony area of approximately 45 sq. ft. off the second story master bedroom. A swimming pool is proposed near the easterly portion of the site amid a cluster of six buildings. The entire complex is tied together by a common green in the center which varies from 50 feet to 25 feet in width. 2. Parking The developer has provided 109 onsite parking spaces as required by the Code. Continued on Supplemental Page 2 t1~ 111 t51 I J Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat Notification List X Site Plan - floor plan - elevations Other Res.PCM-78-23 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on 5/15/78 FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Planning Commission recommendation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On May 10 the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the precise plan in accordance with Resolution PCM-78-23. COUNCIL ACTION Item No.~a For meeting of 6/6/78 Supplemental Page 2 2. Parking (Cont'd) There is room for approximately 12 cars on the street. Of the 109 spaces, 62 will be in garages. The parking is provided along the north and south sides of the project. A turnaround is provided at the end of each of the driveways. 3. Architecture The architecture of the buildings is contemporary. The exterior materials are stucco with wood trim and wood siding. The shed type roofs will have cedar shingles or an approved the substitute, and the lower patios will be enclosed with a solid-cedar wood fence. C. ANALYSIS 1. While the site plan appears somewhat irregular, staff feels that the building arrangement as experienced at ground level will be pleasing. The narrowing and opening of green areas and the angling of buildings will prevent boredom and add interest. This sort of "random siting" can be quite successful in small developments of this sort, but in large developments it can create a chaotic feeling. The building elevations make use. of offsets which, in combina- tion with the stucco and wood siding and trim, should create a handsome develop- ment. 2. The parking has been divided almost equally on the north and south sides of the project and should therefore be convenient to all of the units. The turnaround at the end of each driveway will help facilitate internal movement. The minor changes suggested in the conditions of approval will result in improved efficiency of the parking spaces. 3. The proposed fourplex design is similar to and compatible with the adjacent development to the south and west. The proposed density is higher (approximately 17 units per acre vs. 11 per acre) since the C-N zoning allows for densities equal to R-3-G standards. i RESOLUTION fd0. PCf1-78-23 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMf~1ISSI0N RECOMMENDIiJG TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN FOR A 50-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOP- MENT AT 1700 BLOCK OF MELROSE AVEfJUE - NATIONAL PROPERTIES tJHEREAS, a precise plan vas submitted by National Properties for the developn.~ent,of a 50-unit condominium project on the west side of hlelrose Avenue, 150 feet south of Otay Valley Road in the C-N-P zone, and tJHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, at a duly advertised public hearing held at 7:00 p.m, May 10, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, considered the precise plan as submitted, and NOtJ, 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 proposed plan is similar to and compatible with the adjacent residential development and should not be detrimental or injurious to these properties. b. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the P Modifying District as set forth in Section 19.56.041. The development will use the same or similar exterior materials and colors, r- thereby continuing the established design theme in the area. 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 Play Modifying District. The proposed development has provided parking and open space in accordance with the Code and has maintained the required setbacks and lot coverage. d. That approval of this plan will conform to the General Plan and the adopted policies of the City. The General Plan is not affected. BE IT FURTHER RESOLUED that the City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the precise plan for a 50 unit condominium development at the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue, subject to the follotiving conditions: 1. The ttivo parking spaces at the end of each of the driveways shall be designed as diagonal spaces. 2. The carports shall be designed to be architecturally compatible tirith the building through the use of the same materials and colors. 3. The carpcrts sha y, be placed on the property line. (NOTE: A firewall is required for zoning walls on the property line.) 4. Fencing shall be provided from the end of the carports, tivesterly to the end of the parking stalls and between the carports. The fencing design and material shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. In addition, a 6 foot high zoning wall shall be constructed along the north property line extending from the front setback line to the top of slope (except where carport construction occurs). 5. The pedestrian walks shall be designed so as to minimize the amount of paving and maximuze the landscaping. 6. Wrought iron fencing shall be placed around the pool area and adjacent to the south property line extending from the wooden fence to the top of slope. 7. All signs shall be subject to Zoning Administrator approval. The signs shall conform to the R-3 regulations. 8. The turnaround areas at the end of each driveway shall be striped to prohibit parking. 9. Fire flow requirements shall be subject to the approval of the Chula _. Vista Fire Marshal. 10. Shake shingles or a substitute may be used subject to staff approval. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California this 10th day of May, 1978 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners Renneisen, Pressutti, Smith, R. Johnson, G. Johnson, O'Neill and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman ~ ATTEST: ~; Secretary Acting) `f ~f 8-058 ' ~ April 13, 1978 City of Chula Vista Planning Department 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 92010 Att: Mr, Ken Lee Ref: Melrose Avenue Townhouses This letter is written to comply with the Precise Plan require- ments relative to the landscape and irrigation concepts for the above referenced project. The plant material will be selected with the following objectives and considerations: 1. To blend with and complement the architectural theme, 2. To tie in with existing plantings and adjacent improvements, 3. To utilize plant material which will perform optimally under the climatilogical and soils conditions, 4, To decrease water usage over the years, 5, To screen areas, if any, having the potential of negative visual impacts. 6, To create wind protection where desireable within the project, 7, To minimize potential and on-going maintenance costs with special consideration being given to areas near or adjacent to public improvements. Special consideration and plantings will be designed into areas of dominant visual importance. The type of plant materials used, however, may be species of the following plants: Trees: Eucalyptus Pines Callistemon Pear Plum ' 4 Q ~~.Q.Seur. & CZ7.~~l~i~lJ~ ~SC.c'l~e dTC~11tP~Ctl1I~ and j~dt1I1111g f~• 11585 Sorrento valley road suite 103 ~ San die go california92121 telephone 1714) 453.7371 I~r. Ken LFe - Chula Vista April 13, 1978 Page Two Shrubs: Xylosma Hawthorn Pittosporum Grevillea Hebe Ground Covers: Lawn Ivy Potentilla Vinca ~8-05n All irrigation systems will be below grade, permanent and automatic. Respectfully yours, ROGER DeWEESE INC. & ASSOCIATES Roger DeWeese, Principal Landscape Architect RD/sml I Z.O