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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUiVC I L AGENDA STATEMEiVT
Item No. 7, 7a
For meeting of 6/13/78
Public hearing - Consideration of precise plan PCM-78-19 for motel and restaurant
ITEM TITLE at Bout wes,~ quadrant of I-805 and Otay Valley Road in C-V-P zone
Resolution ~ ~ v ~ Approving precise plan PCM-78-19 for 5 Flags Limited motel and
restaurant at southwest quadrant of I-805 and Otay Valley Road in C-V-P zone
SUBMITTED BY Director of Planning
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 105 unit motel
and one manager's apartment unit, a restaurant with a seating capacity for 155 persons and
191 parking spaces, on a 2.8 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of I-805 and
Otay Valley Road in the C-V-P zone.
2. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR-78-7) on this project was certified by the
Planning Commission on May 10, 1978 and forwarded to the City Council on May 15, 1978.
B. DISCUSSION
1. Adjacent zoning and land use.
North R-1 Vacant (proposed condominiums)
South R-3-P-11 & R-2 Apartments and condominium fourplexes
East Unzoned I-805 freeway
West C-V-P Vacant (proposed commercial center)
2. Existing site characteristics.
The project site is an "L" shaped 2.8 acre parcel located at the southwest corner
of I-805 and Otay Valley Road. The property is relatively level, sloping gently from
the street to the rear property line and is devoid of any significant vegetation and
trees. There is an existing chainlink fence along the easterly property line and along
a portion of the street frontage on Otay Valley Road.
KGL:hm EXHIBITS (continued on supplemental page)
Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat 1X Notification List
Res~CM-78-19
Other Precise Plan ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on 5/15/78
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Concur with Planning Commission recommendation.
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On May 10 ,1978 the City Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
precise plan in accordance with Resolution PCM-78-19.
COUNCIL ACTION
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AGENDA ITEM N0. 7, 7a
Meeting of 6/13/78
Supplemental page No. 2
3. Proposed precise plan.
The applicant proposes to construct a 3-story motel (Travel Lodge) and a single story
restaurant on the property. The 6200 sq. ft. restaurant will be located on the westerly
side of the property. The building will be set back 31 feet from the street and 10 feet
from the west property line. Parking spaces are proposed to the rear of the building and
between the restaurant and motel, which will be located on the easterly side of the site.
The motel will essentially be two 3-story structures joined together by a single story
connection in the middle. In addition, the front structure will be combined with a single
story structure which will accommodate the manager's two bedroom apartment unit, the motel
lobby, office, restrooms, and a 27' x 45', 1215 sq. ft., conference room (with seating
capacity for 70 persons). The single story structure between the two motel structures
will be used for linen storage, a storage room, laundry, and restrooms. To the west of
this structure will be a swimming pool enclosed by a 4 foot high block wall with 6 feet
of glass windscreen on top. The motel units will be located approximately 75 feet from
the rear property line and an average of 135 feet from the curb along Otay Valley Road.
4. Parking and circulation.
Access to the site will be provided by a single two way driveway located just to the
east of the restaurant structure, leading to the parking areas. The roof of the single
story portion of the motel will extend westerly to provide a covered (canopy) entrance
to the motel office. The applicant has proposed six compact spaces on the east side
of the motel.
5. Architecture.
Both the motel and restaurant will have the same contemporary architectural treatment.
The roofs will be a combination hip and flat roof of cedar shake shingle, with board and
batten screening the flat roof area. The exteriors are a combination of slump block with
wood trim, and simulated wood balconies. The slump block exteriors are used primarily on
the restaurant and the single story portion of the motel. The architecture is very similar
to the apartments presently under construction to the south. Earthtone colors will be used.
6. Grading.
The finished grades shown on the plan indicates that the site will be filed between
3 to 5 feet. The deepest fill, 5 feet, will be at the south end of the site, adjacent
to the apartments. A retaining wall will be required along certain portions of the
property line.
7. Proposed signs.
The applicant has proposed two freestanding signs on the property. One sign is a
4' x 8' monument sign with slump block pilasters at each end located on the easterly
side of the driveway. The other sign is a 35 foot high, 150 sq. ft., pole sign at the
southeast corner of the property. The staff met with a representative of the sign
company at the site and had a sign placed at an elevation of 35 feet at the proposed
sign location. It was determined that the 35 foot high sign, in accordance with the
sign regulations of the Code, would be visible. The site will be raised 5 feet in this
area which will add to the overall height of the sign from the present grade. Since no
other signs are proposed at this time, any future submittals should be reviewed and
acted on by the Zoning Administrator.
8. Landscaping.
The landscaping concept and the proposed landscaped area should result in an aesthet-
ically pleasing atmosphere. However, the parking along the periphery should be interspersed
with planters at intervals of about 8-10 parking spaces in order to eliminate the long
row of cars without a planting break. The landscaping in front of the motel will average
nearly 50 feet in width.
C. ANALYSIS
1. The architectural treatment of the proposed structures is compatible with the
adjacent resideh.tial developments. The proposed three story buildings represent a
departure from the building heights in the area. but should not adversely affect the
closest residential units which are approximately 140 feet away.
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AGENDA ITEM~N0.~7; 'a
Meeting of 6/13/78
Supplemental page No. 3
2. The staff has been attempting to coordinate the two proposed commercial develop-
ments on the south side of Otay Valley Road between Melrose Avenue and I-805. Preliminary
plans for the development of the adjacent property to the west have been submitted. While
these plans are still in the preliminary stage they represent the best analysis of the
probable development.
The majority of the commercial buildings will be located on the south side of the
site except fora small building at the corner and another retail building at the north-
east corner of the site. The retail building will be directly west of the proposed
restaurant and will obscure its visibility from the west unless the building observes
the same setback as the restaurant. Since the plans are still schematic, the building
may be set back to correspond with the restaurant setback.
3. The proposed development has a self contained circulation system and access.
While the plan proposes no vehicular aces between the motel site and the shopping
center site, the applicant has expressed an interest in making this connection by
extending his entrance driveway to the south. The Planning Commission and staff believe
this connection is important and are therefore recommending that it be included as a
condition of approval.
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RESOLUTION fd0. PChl-78-19
RESOLUTIOfI OF THE CITY PLAf~~NING COMMISSIO^~ RECOMMEf~DIf,G
TO THE CITY COUfdCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAfJ FOR A MOTEL
AND P.ESTAURAf•~T AT SOUTHt;'EST QUADRA^JT OF I-805 AfdD OTAY VALLEY
ROAD IfJ C-V-P ZONE - 5 FLAGS LIf•1ITED
l•lHEREAS, a precise plan was submitted by Carl Salatino for the construction
of a 105 unit r~otel and one manager's apartment unit, a restaurant ~a!ith a seating
capacity for 155 persons and 191 parking spaces on a 2.8 acre parcel located
at the southwest corner of I-805 and Otay Valley Road in the C-V-P zone, and
IdHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, at a duly advertised public hearing
held at 7:00 p.m., f~tay 10, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth
Ave-ue, considered the precise plan as submitted, and
l~!HEREAS, t;ic Environr;ental Impact Report, EIR-78-7, covering the project
~•!as certified by the Planning Commission on May 10, 1977.
NOL~J, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission finds as
fol 1 o~-!s
a. That such plan u!ill not, under the circumstances of the particular case,
be detrimental to the health, safety or general ti•!elfare of persons residing
or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity;
The architectural treatment and materials used on the proposed structures
are similar to those used on the adjacent residential structures and are
therefore compatible ti~!ith those buildings. The closest residential
structures to the motel are approximately 140 feet a~•!ay. The grading
of the t~~!o commercial properties on Otay Valley Road tivill be similar.
The proposed circulation plan ~•lill not affect the development of the
adjacent property.
b. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the P P•'odifying
District as set forth in Section 19.56.041;
The architectural theme established in the area has been carried onto the
proposed development.
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c. That any exceptions granied which deviate from the underlying zoning
requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and
application of the P Precise Plan h?odifying District;
Under the ordinance only 1 freestanding sign would be allowed and the
applicant is proposing two. The monument sign on Otay Valley Road will
provide adequate identification from the street and since the proposed
uses are tourist oriented, the freeway oriented sign will enable trave-lers
using the free~•ray to locate the proposed uses sufficiently in advance to
permit safe exiting from the free,vay.
d. That approval of this plan will conform to the general plan and the
adopted policies of the city.
The proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan designation of
visitor commercial for this area.
6E IT FURTHER RESOL`JED that the City Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council appro:~e the precise plan for the construction of a 105 unit
motel and one manager's apart~~~ent unit, a restaurant :with a seating capacity
for 155 persons and 191 parking spaces on a 2.8 acre parcel located at the
south~,vest corner of I-205 and Otay Valley Road in the C-V-P zone, subject to
the follo~ving conditions:
1. The freestanding pole sign shall be limited to 35 feet in height.
2. The periphery parking shall be interspersed ~vith planters at intervals
of approximately 10 parking spaces.
3. Compact parking spaces shall be limited to 10` of the total number
of required spaces.
4. The total number of motel units and/or the seating capacity of the
conference room and restaurant shall be predicated on the number of
parking spaces provided unless adjacent parking is leased.
5. Grading and drainage plans, and improvement plans for Otay Valley
Road, shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall
be subject to approval by the Director of Public !Forks.
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6. he developer shall be responsible for the installation of full
ultimate street i~R~provements in the southerly half of Otay Valley
4:oad adjacent to the subject property. Improvements shall include
but r,ot be limited to paven;ent, curb, gutter, side;calk, drainagA
facilities, and street lights. These improvements shall be coordinated
tivith the facilities now being constructed by the County of San Diego
and those to be constr°ucted by the Plaza Valle Verde developers.
The developer nay be required to participate or guarantee participation
in the construction of a traffic control signal at Otay Valley Road
and i~1el rose Avenue.
7. The method of se~•rering the project shall be subject to approval of
the Director of Publ is L•;orks.
8. A11 areas not used fcr building construction, parking, or t•ralk areas
shall be landscaped in accordance with the City Landscape P~anual.
A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted and approved
concurrent or prior to the issuance of a building permit.
9. The developer shall obtain any required eermits or approvals from
CALTRAPdS prior to commencement of any tirork proposed t•ri thi n the I-o05
freet•ray right-of-~•ray.
10. The developer shall underground overhead utilities along Otay Valley
l Road and within the proposed project.
11. The right of way area extending from the ~•resterly property line fcr
a distance of approximately 410 ft parallel to Otay Valley Road in
front of the motel and restaurant shall be included in the landscaping
plan.
12. At the ti„~e of development of the adjacent parcel of land, the
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pari;ing stalls and plan located south of the entrance drive extending
in from Otay Valley Road shall be removed to provide joint access
be*_r~een this development and future develcpn~ent plans to the south
and ~•rest. Said access shall remain open at all times alto:ring for
free floor of traffic bet~.reen both area. Or:rners of both properties
are to draw up a joint access, liability and maintenance agreement
to acct^ciish this conditicr,.
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1S. ,;11 signs except for the requested freestanding free~•.~ay sign shall
be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. hll free-
standing signs oriented to Otay Valley Road shall be or" a rronu;;er,±
type. -
PASSED Af~D APPRO'JED by the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, Calif.
this 10th day of May, 197 by the follo~~ving vote, to-trit:
AYES: Commissioners Renneisen, O'Neill, Chandler, Pressutti, R. Johnson,
G. Johnson and Smith
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JENNIE M. FULASZ, CITY CLERK
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CALIFORNIA
Subject: ( ) Resolution No. ( ) Ordinance No.
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document approved at the meeting of
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City Clerk
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276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010 (714)575-5041 CC-685 (Rev. 10/77)
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
A. G. KOSMAS BUILDING
1831 FOURTH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 92101
TELEPHONE 232-6563
June 9, 1978
Mr. David Peterson
Director of Planning
Department of Planning
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 92010
Re: OTAY TRAVELODGE
Resolution No. PCM-78-19
Dear Sir:
Thank you for your letter of May 11, 1978, and for
the recommendation on our proposal plan.
The one item which is causing Five Flags Ltd.
concern is Item 12 on Page 3 of the provision.
In any P-Zone specification, the issue to be
resolved is whether the plan will be "detrimental to
the health, safety and general welfare of persons
residing or working within the vicinity "
Our main concern is this provision requires us to
provide an access road for a private developer on our one
and only access road for ingress and regress to our site.
In review of the plan for the complete development,
there is a showing of six (6) different access sites to
Plaza Valle Verde complex and only one access to Five
Flags Ltd. project.
If required to provide this road or easement right,
then it will create a thoroughfare directly in front of
our restaurant facility and cause danger to the health
and safety of employees and patrons of our restaurant.
Further, there would be created a traffic congestion
between the motel, restaurant and shopping center patrons
along with confusion for parking facilities and patronage.
Mr. David Peterson
Director of Planning
Re: Otay Travelodge
June 9, 1978
Page Two
Another problem is the creation of possible future disputes
in reference to renumeration, easement provisions, insurance
and maintenance of the proposed road.
Since there is no other access road for the Five
Flags Ltd. project, by complying with the provision of
Item 12, it would create numerous problems in regards to
the safety and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the area and also patrons of the motel and
restaurant, in contravention of the intent of P Zoning
requirements.
Since the Plaza Valle Verde facility has more than
adequate facilities for ingress and regress, it seems
more logical then that adjustments could be made on that
project when the same is developed.
We would respectfully request a review of the drawing
and proposal which will be evident of the problem that
would be created in trying to comply with Item 12 of the
Resolution No. PCM-78-19.
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JOHN SMAS
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cc: Mayor of Chula Vista - ti9illiam T. Hyde
Attorney for the City of Chula Vista
Council Members of Chula Vista