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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1978/03/28 Item 05, 05aCITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 5, 5a For meeting of 3/28/78 Public hearing - Consideration of precise plan of Morgan and Gardner fora 217 unit apartment complex at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and "E" Street in the ITEM TITLE R-3-P-13-F zone Resolution,90y~9 - Approving precise plan fora 217 unit apartment complex at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and "E" Street in the R-3-P-13-F zone SUBMITTED BY Director of Planning it 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 217 unit apartment project located on two lots on the north side of "E" Street just west of I-805 in the R-3-P-13-F zone; lot 58 is adjacent to the I-805 right of way, and lot 57 is adjacent to "E" Street. 2. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR-76-11) covering this project was certified by the City Council on June 17, 1977. B. DISCUSSION 1. Proposed development The proposed 217 unit apartment complex will be developed in phase involves the construction of 104 units (12 two-bedroom and 8.5 acre lot adjacent to "E" Street (lot 57, 12.2 dwelling units lot adjacent to the freeway (lot 58) will then be developed with (12.5 dwelling units per acre). Twelve of these units will be 2 one bedroom. 2. Lot 57 (first phase) two phases. The first 92 one-bedroom) on the per acre). The 9 acre the remaining 113 units bedroom and 101 will be The 104 units on lot 57 will be accommodated in six apartment structures. There will be one single story 4 unit structure; one combination one and two story 12 unit structure; one two-story 16 unit structure and three two-story 24 unit structures. In addition a recreation-laundry structure, plus a pool, will be provided. A total of 170 onsite parking spaces are proposed, 104 of which will be in carports. The Code requires a minimum of 141 parking spaces. Access to the parking areas will be provided by two driveways on Flower KGL:hm rviirnr~-n CR fi 1 D 1 1 J Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat X Notification List Other Res.PCM-78-16 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on e FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Planning Commission recommendation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On March 8, 1978 the City Planning Commission, by a 6-0 vote, recommended that the City Council approve the precise plan of Morgan and Gardner fora 217 unit apartment complex in accordance with resolution PCM-78-16. COUNCIL ACTION ITEM N0. 5, 5a~ Meeting of 3/28/78 Supplemental page No. 2 Street. 3. Lot 58 (second phase? The 113 units on lot 58 will be accommodated in 9 apartment structures. There will be one single-story, one unit manager building; two single-story 4 unit structures; two combination single and two-story 12 unit structures; two two-story 16 unit structures; and two two-story 24 unit structures. There will also be a recreation -laundry building, a second laundry building and a pool. A total of 242 parking spaces will be provided, 114 of which will be in carports. The Code requires a minimum of 153 parking spaces. Access to the parking areas will be provided by three driveways on Flower Street. 4. Architecture The architecture of the project is Spanish. The roofing material will be red mission tile, and the exterior will be white stucco with brown wood trim and balconies. The building arrangements, together with the building offset projections, arched doorways and windows, as well as the use of pitched the roofs have created an interesting archi- tectural theme. The carports will also have the roofs and white stuccoed walls. 5. Landscaping The project will be completely landscaped and irrigated. Mounding will be used where necessary to act as screening for the parking areas and to add interest in key areas. The slopes will be planted with eucalyptus trees as required by the precise plan guide- lines. All parking and walk areas will have lighting which will provide safety plus architectural enhancement of the project. 6. Fencing The applicant is proposing five different kinds of fencing and walls. The fencing plan is designed to be a security system which will require the use of cards to activate the security gates. The fencing along both sides of Flower Street will be primarily a combination wrought iron fence with masonry pilasters and solid masonry walls. A split rail fence is proposed along the southerly side of the westerly end of Flower Street. The fencing along the "E" Street frontage of lot 57 will be constructed of 6 ft. telephone poles, approximately 10 ft. on center, with concrete reinforcding bar welded to horizontal flat metal bars between the poles. This fencing type will extend to the slopes to the west from which a chainlink fence will be erected up to the westerly property line. The chainlink fencing will be below the street level at this point and screened by the exist- ing trees. Another chainlink fence is proposed on the southerly side of an access drive to a sewer manyole. This fence essentially bisects the slope on lot 57. There is a chainlink fence on lot 58 adjacent to the freeway right of way which the applicant pro- poses to continue along the common property line with the church to the east. The chain- link fencing is confined to these areas which are not visually prominent. In some cases it will be obscured by existing or to-be-planted eucalyptus trees and in other areas it will be at the bottom of the slopes adjacent to the church property. While a continuation of the masonry pilaster and wrought iron fencing would be desirable in lieu of the chain- link, its visibility probably does not justify the additional expense. An exhibit showing the type and location of the several fencing types will be on display at the meeting. D. ANALYSIS 1. The proposed project has been well conceived and designed, thereby meeting one of the precise plan guidelines of contributing to the enhancement of the area due to its location adjacent to a designated gateway to the City. The slopes will be preserved and supplemented with additional landscaping of the same plant materials. The recreation and pool areas are screened from the freeway and streets by the buildings. 2. There was some concern regarding the proposed fencing plan--because of the security system, the guest parking would not be available for guests because a card is needed to activate the security gates. However, the applicant has agreed to install a communications system which would allow guests to park on site after receiving authorization via the communication system. It should be noted that there is a considerable amount of street parking available on Flower Street. There are several areas adjacent to "E" Street and Flower Street where the fence needs to be set back further on the property to obtain proper sight distance for vehicular safety; therefore it will be necessary to eliminate parking on Flower Street where it curves to meet "E" Street. There is more than adequate street parking available in the "straight' section of Flower Street. ITEM N0. 5, 5a Meeting of 3/28/78 Supplemental page No. 3 3. The following departments have offered comments: a. Public Works: As part of the subdivision process, approximately 33% of the cost to signalize the intersection of Flower Street and Bonita Road is considered assignable to the total Morgan and Gardner development based upon traffic projections. The cost shall include design and overhead expenses. Deposit of the total participating share shall be required prior to approval of the final subdivision map. b. Fire Department: Fire flow requirements are 1500 gpm. Four fire hydrants with two 22" outlets and one 4" outlet will be required. The location of the hydrants are: the northeast corner of Flower Street and Bonita Road; driveway north of Bonita Road near building #10; driveway south side of Flower Street near building #3; and the north end of the driveway near building #9. c. Building and Housing: An acoustical analysis is required as well as flood proofing. As of March 29, 1978 residential structures shall comply with the "new" Energy Conservation Standards. RESOLUTION N0. PCM-78-16 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN FOR A 217 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF I-805 AND "E" STREET IN THE R-3-P-13-F ZONE WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1692, adopted by the City Council on July 13, 1976, established the R-3-P-13-F zone on 18.25 acres located at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and "E" Street, and WHEREAS, on February 3, 1978 a precise plan was submitted by John W. Gardner, Jr. and John B. h1organ for the construction of a 217 unit apartment complex on 17.6 acres, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, at a duly advertised public hearing held at 7:00 p.m., March 8, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, considered the precise plan as submitted, and WHEREAS, the environmental impact report, EIR-76-11, covering the project was certified by the Planning Commission on March 9, 1977. 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 proposed buildings are required to be raised one foot above the 100 year flood level which will reduce the potential of flood damage. The site is isolated from adjoining uses by slopes, streets and the I-805 freeway. No direct driveway access will be taken from "E" Street. b. That such plan satisfies the principles of the application of the P Modifying District as set forth in Section 19.46.041. The slopes have been preserved and supplemented by additional landscaping. The recreational areas have been screened with the proposed buildings. The architecture and proposed landscape plan and fencing will result in a project which will enhance 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 Plan Modifying District. The plan meets or exceeds 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 plan will result in a well conceived and designed project which satisfies the goals and objectives of the General Plan and the Scenic Highway Element. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the precise plan for the construction of a 217 unit apartment complex at the northwest quadrant of I-805 and "E" Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guest parking spaces may be located behind the security fence if an adequate communication system is provided to allow guests to enter the site. The security gate shall be located a minimum distance of 25 feet from the street curb, In the event the plan is revised eliminating the security fencing system, the plan need not be reviewed again by the Commission or Council. 2. The most easterly driveway providing access to lot 57 shall be relocated westerly to line up more directly with the access driveway serving the parking area. Walls shall be relocated, grading adjusted, and street parking eliminated as necessary to obtain proper sight distance as determined by the city engineer, PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California this 8th day of March, 1978 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson, O'Neill, Chandler, Pressutti, P.. 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