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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1978/06/13 Item 06, 06aCITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGEiVDA STATEMEiVT Item No. 6, 6a For meeting of 6/13/78 Public hearing - Consideration of precise plan PCM-78-20 for industrial building to store, package and distribute Petro-chemical products at 1888 Nirvana Avenue, ITEM TITLE Otay Industrial Park, in I-P zone Resolution ~ ~ ~'.~ Approving precise plan PCM-78-20 for industrial building to store, package and distribute Petro-chemical products at 1888 Nirvana Avenue 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 construction of a 7800 sq. ft. industrial building, storage tanks, and other accessory structures on a 2.38 acre parcel located at 1888 Nirvana Avenue Avenue in the Otay Industrial Park in the I-P zone. 2. The Negative Declaration on IS-78-63 was certified by the Planning Commission on May 10, 1978 and is forwarded to City Council. B. DISCUSSTON 1. Proposed plan. The applicant proposes to construct a 7800 sq. ft. metal building, 1800 sq. ft. of which will be used for customer sales and offices, with the remaining 6,000 sq. ft. devoted to warehousing of dry and nonflammable products. A small (144 sq.ft.) metal storage building and tank farm area will be located behind the main building. A total of 19 cylindrical tanks will be located in the tank farm area which will have a 2 ft. high wall around it to act as a catch basin in the event of any rupture or spillage. The tanks range from 17 to Z1 feet in height. An outside drum storage area will be located between the tank farm and the main building. 2. Architecture. The proposed buildings and tanks will be constructed of smooth steel. The buildings will have pitched roofs and exterior colors of beige and brownish peach. The office area will be slightly lower in elevation than the warehouse area. Kri.hm (continued on supplemental page) ~~~~~~ tXhiltSllJ Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat X Notification List OtherRes. PCM-78-20 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Planning Commission recommendation. P R O V E D A ~' b9 tie Clt~ counC~'-1 ~~ a ni ~ y41.5 ~a, Cruz- ~, _.~'~~ ~ ,....o .~a~ed .............................. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On May 10, 1978 the City Planning Commission voted 7-0 to certify the Negative Declar- ation on IS-78-63 and to recommend approval of the precise plan in accordance with Resolution PCM-78-20, COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA ITEM N0. 6, 6a Meeting of 5/13/78 Supplemental page No. 2 3. Parking and circulation. Sixteen employee and guest parking spaces are proposed to the west of the main building opposite the offices. An equipment parking area is proposed to the north of the employee parking area and a truck loading area is located adjacent to the northwest corner of the building. Access is provided by two 20 ft. wide driveways; one located to the west of the building and the other close to the east property line. The driveways go around the building and the tank farm, creating a circular pattern. 4. Landscaping and fencing. The main building sets back 47 feet from the street. The front 8 feet along the street will be landscaped with shrubs and ground cover. A 7 ft. high chainlink fence with wood slat inserts is proposed behind the shrubs, thus proving additional screening of the site. The areas not used for buildings, parking, storage, loading or circulation will be landscaped. Trees are proposed both on the west side of the site and within the interior of the property. There is an existing 8 foot high wood fence on the west property line. A 7 foot high chainlink fence with 3 strands of barbed wire on top is pro- posed along the rear and east property lines. 5. Development guidelines. The proposed project is subject to the Otay Industrial Park development guidelines which set forth criteria relating to landscaping, parking, fencing and signing. The pro- posed project conceptually meets these guidelines, however, more specific information will be required prior to the issuance of any building permits. The developer should contact the City Landscape Architect prior to the preparation of landscape and irrigation plans to insure compliance with the guidelines. 6. Other department requirements. The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed project and has noted that the developer will be required to satisfy other requirements of the Code. A partial list includes a grading plan, a soils/geology report, and a street light on Nirvana Avenue. C. ANALYSIS The proposed plan conceptually meets the guidelines set forth for development within the Otay Industrial Park and therefore is being recommended for approval. C PROJECT TITLE: Currie-Crown Chemical Storage Facility Project Location: 1888N S. Nirvana Ave. Lot 5 Otay Industrial Park Chula Vista Project Proponent: A. L. Currie 1342 Crosby St. San Diego 92113 CASE N0. IS-78-63 DATE: April 27, 1978 A. Project Setting The project involves 2.38 acres of vacant property within the Otay Industrial Park. The surrounding area is developed with or designated for industrial type uses. The subject property was graded as a portion of the original industrial subdivision several years ago and is void of any significant vegetation or wildlife. Special Report 123, published by the California Division of Mines & Geology, indicates that an earthquake fault, inferred by geophysical evidences, is located on or near the project site. Alluvial and expansive soils were treated during original grading operations. B. Project Description The applicant proposes to develop a facility for the purchase and resale of petrochemical products. The establishment will serve as a local distributor for company's such as Union Carbide, Celanese Co. of America, Monsanto, Shell Chemical Co., Oxirane Corp., Eastman Kodak Co. and many others. Products will be brought in from the Los Angeles area. They will then be stored and packaged in steel or polyethylene drums and later delivered. Enterprises served by the facility ~,aill include: Aerospace, electronics industries, electro-plating, hospitals, university and public research and development laboratories, cosmetic manufactures, pharmaceutical manufacturing, film developer compounders, bakeries, meat packers, paint 'and polyester resin manufactures, tire recappers, printing industries, dry cleaning plants, public .utility companies, military, state and local government operations. The proposed operation will also involve custom blending of products iri bulk storage to meet the needs of customers requiring special products to comply with air pollution control regulations. Facilities to be constructed include: 1. A customer sales center and 1800 sq. ft. office building. 2. A 6000 sq. ft. warehouse for storage of dry and non- flammable products. 3. Outside drum storage area (40'8" x 100') for flammable products. 4. Tank farm (approximately 50' x 75') 5. 4000 gallon solvent spill facility. 6. Drum filling area. 7. 10,000 gallon EPA containment tank. 8. A gas and diesel fuel dispensing area for truck refueling. 9. Truck loading dock. 10. 16 spaces for customer parking and 5 spaces for equipment and truck parking. Landscaping and screening involve a diagonal wood-on-mesh fence constructed along Nirvana Ave. frontage and lined with Oleanders. The entrance drive-ways will both be lined with pine trees and about 12 eucalyptus trees will be planted along the western boundary. C. Combatibility with zoning and plans The proposal is in general conformance with zoning and the land use element of the General Plan. D. Identification of environmental effects Geology According to Special Report 123, prepared by the California Divison of Mines and Geology, the Otay Valley earthquake fault, inferred by geophysical evidence traverses the subject site. In view of the nature of the project, a preliminary investigation of the inferred fault has been conducted, which indicates the anomaly identified in Special Report 123 is not a fault and no hazard is present. Soils A copy of the soils report (Otay Industrial Park) should be submitted to the Building and Housing Dept. for review. Additional investi- faction should be undertaken if the Building & Housing Dept. deems it necessary due to current proposed construction. Also, a copy of the final grading plan should be submitted to the City's staff Landscape Architect to ensure that finished slopes are adequately landscaped to protect against erosion. Air Quality Proposed operations will be dealing with organic solvents and petroleum products which could result in adverse emissions. The applicant will be required to conform to all applicable EPA/APCD regulations. Risk of L'pset The project involves the storage and transport of flamible products. Products to be processed on site are anticipated to be of a petroleum - non toxic nature. The applicant will be required to conform to all applicable fire regulations. If, at a later date, toxic substances are proposed to be processed on-site or trans- ported, additional environmental review should be required to ensure against the creation of a substantial hazard. Aesthetics The proposed facility may be considered aesthetically undesirable due to its industrial nature. The applicant has proposed a solid frontage fence and heavy tree planting for screening; however, all landscaping plans should be reviewed by the Cit~-'s Landscape Architect prior to approval to ensure maximum aesthetic quality. E. Mitigation measures necessary to avoid significant impact 1. A copy of the soils report prepared for the Otay Industrial Park will be submitted to the Building & Housing Dept. 2. Grading plans will be submitted to the City's Landscape Architect for approval of slope planting. 3. The applicant will be required to conform to all applicable EPA/APCD regulations. 4. If at any time toxic substances are proposed to be processed on-site or transported, additional review of the precise plan should be carried out along with the required environmental review. 5. All landscape plans will be subject to the City's Land- scape Architects approval. F. Findings of is^.significant impact 1. The project is void of any significant natural or man- made resources. Recommended mitigation will ensure stable and safe construction in view of potential geologic constraints. 2. The proposed storage and transport facility is in general conformance with the General Plan and will not achieve short term to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals. 3. Potential impacts can be mitigated and none are anticipated to interact to result in any adverse cumulative effect on the environment. 4. The project will be required to conform to all applicable EPA/APCD regulations ensuring that no hazardous emissions res-lt. The proposal does not involve any substance which could result in a toxic emission. Landscape plans caill be subject to the approval of the Citys Landscape Architect to ensure maximum aesthetic quality. G. Individuals and organizations consulted City of Chula Vista Planning Dept. Public Works Dept. Fire Dept. Frederick H. F~azlo & Assoc. - Agency Documents EIR-73-7 EIR-77-1 Soils Investigation prepared for Otay Industrial Park Special Report 123, pub. Calif. Div. of Mines & Geology- Supplemental to the Otay Industrial Park soils investigation discussing potential geological hazards. .::~ _.._t_~i Wit:. are ~l~ca~icn any L_n~i~n~_:s o~ no sic:ni~icant impact // f / / ^ . / ~ -, •; J / ~ , ~ ~ ~ /. i ~/~ .~ ~ ' _~% E::.'I F.v_:_ _l_..i:,i, ~ ~VI~;•T C^C~Di:: ATCR evaluation ~orr.:s doc,.:~,enti. ...~ are attac:~ed. 4 RESOLUTION N0. PCB'-78-20 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN FOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO STORE, PACKAGE AND DISTRIBUTE PETRO-CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AT 1888 NIRVANA AVENUE, OTAY INDUSTRIAL PARK, IN I-P ZONE WHEREAS, a precise plan was submitted by A. L. Currie for the construction of a 7800 sq. ft. industrial building, storage tanks, and other accessory structures on a 2.38 acre parcel located at 1888 Nirvana Avenue in the Otay Industrial Park in the I-P zone, and WHEREAS, 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 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-78-42 and the findings therein, this project will have no significant adverse environmental impact, and certified 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. Precautions have been taken to insure that no chemicals will spill on to adjacent properties in the event of spillage or rupture of the tanks containing liquid chemicals. b. That such plan satifies the principles of the application of the P Modifying District as set forth in Section 19.56.041 The plan conceptually meets the guidelines set forth for development in the Otay Industrial Park. c. That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P Precise Plan Modifying District. No exeptions to the Code are proposed. d. That approval of this plan will conform to the General Plan and the adopted policies of the City. The subject property is located within an area designated on the General Plan for general indistrial uses. The proposed use is in keeping with this designation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the precise plan for the construction of a 7800 sq. ft. industrial building to store, package and distribute petro-chemical products subject to the following conditions: 1. One onsite fire hydrant, in accordance with Fire Department specifications shall be located within the landscaped area lying between the employee parking area and the equipment parking. 2. All employee and guest parking spaces shall be in accordance with the adopted parking table of the City of Chula Vista. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISISON OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 10th day of May 1978, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson, Renneisen, Chandler, Smith, Pressuitt, O'Neill, and R. Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None A ~,/ ~ ^ . / Chairman ATTEST: Y'/; ~ - ~ / , ~ / ~-"" Secretary Acting • C~ Q O~~z N Z ~ a ~~ I ~,,, ~ ~~ Q ~ ~~~ O ~ Z U vfZ 0 SslWm tai aD J om o . n J J ~.. 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