HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 CC RESO 2006-220 CDCRESOLUTION NO. 2006 — 220
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING
THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY REVIEW
FOR HARBOR VIEW CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED
AT 404 EAST 8TH STREET, 419 EAST 9TH STREET,
829 D AVENUE, AND 831 D AVENUE
APPLICANT: HARBOR VIEW CONDO PROJECT, LLC
CASE FILE NO.: DSP-2006-5
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed an application for Downtown Specific Plan
Consistency Review; and
WHEREAS, the adopted procedures for Consistency Review require the
Community Development Commission Board to consider all development proposals at a public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission Board considered the
application at a duly advertised public hearing held on October 3, 2006, at which time oral and
documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Community Development Commission
Board considered the recommendation and findings of the staff report contained in Case File
No. DSP-2006-5, which is incorporated herein by reference, along with the evidence and
testimony at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State law and City law; and
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission Board desires to achieve
the goals and implement the policies of the Downtown Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission Board has determined
that the adoption of the action recited herein would further the goals and policies of the
Downtown Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development
Commission Board finds that the testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing
support the following findings:
1. Basic Compliance — The project complies with the maximum height, minimum setback,
maximum floor -area -ratio, maximum density (where applicable), minimum build -to -line, and
minimum parking requirements and standards of the Specific Plan.
2. Creating a Place for People — The project enhances the pedestrian experience with
attractive and distinctive design and amenities.
3. Enrich the Existing — The project enriches the qualities of the existing downtown by
exhibiting a distinctive design that arises from and complements its setting, including the
scale of the downtown, the block, and the street.
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4. Make Connections — The project is integrated physically and visually with its surroundings.
The project exhibits attention on how to get around by foot, bicycle, public transportation
and automobile — in that order.
5. Work with the Landscape — The project strikes a balance between the natural and man-
made environment and utilizes each site's intrinsic resources — the climate, landform,
landscape, and ecology to maximize energy conservation and create distinctive amenities.
6. Mix Uses and Forms — The project weaves together different building forms, uses, textures,
and densities.
7. Design for Change — The project is designed for energy and resource efficiency; creating
flexibility in the use of property, public spaces (including the sidewalk) and the service
infrastructure and introduces or acknowledges through design; new approaches to
transportation, traffic management and parking.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Development Commission
Board has considered that the Environmental Impact Report for the Downtown Specific Plan
serves as adequate environmental documentation, together with any comments received during
the public review process, and finds on the basis of the whole record that that the project was
adequately considered by the Environmental Impact Report, which reflects the Community
Development Commission Board's independent judgment and analysis, and hereby authorizes
the filing of a Notice of Determination.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the findings hereinbefore stated,
that the Community Development Commission Board approves said Downtown Specific Plan
Consistency Review subject to the following conditions:
1. Mitigation Measures. The project shall be subject to all applicable mitigation measures of
the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program of the certified Environmental
Impact Report for the Downtown Specific Plan.
2. Approved Plan. The project shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with Exhibit (DSP-2006-5), dated September 4, 2006, except as modified by the conditions
of approval.
3. Landscape Plans. The applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation plans for approval
and shall install and construct all improvements pursuant to the approved plans prior to
occupancy.
4. Lighting Plans. The applicant shall submit lighting plans for approval and shall install and
construct all lighting pursuant to the approved plans prior to occupancy. Lighting shall be
designed to provide adequate illumination for safety, security, identification, and direction
as well as for landmark visibility of the primary buildings and/or significant features of the
project.
5. Sign Program. The applicant shall submit a sign program for approval, and all signs shall
be designed and installed pursuant to the approved sign program.
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6. Public Art Program. The applicant shall submit a public art program for approval and shall
install, construct, or implement the approved public art program prior to occupancy.
7. Green Design. The applicant shall incorporate green design, energy efficiency, waste
reduction, recycling, conservation, and sustainable design in the project to the maximum
extent feasible.
8. Public Improvements. The applicant shall submit improvement plans for all adjacent public
rights -of -way for approval. The plans shall be consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan,
including the Open Space Framework, the Streetscape Master Plan, and the Design
Guidelines. The improvements shall include but not be limited to streets; alleys; curbs and
gutter, sidewalks; medians; parkways; landscape; street lights; street furniture; traffic
control; parking facilities; utilities; water, sewer, and drainage facilities; and other necessary
facilities and infrastructure. The applicant shall install and construct the improvements
pursuant to the approved plans prior to occupancy.
9. Engineering Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all engineering requirements,
including the listed requirements contained in Engineering Department memorandum dated
September 14, 2005.
a) A Hydrology study (100 year flood) is required for the new project. The study should
consider the proposed project area to the closest municipal storm drain collection
point. The study should consider the adequacy of the existing storm drain system to
convey any additional run off. All Hydrology study findings and recommendations
are part of Engineering Department requirements.
b) The Priority Project Applicability checklist for the Standard Urban Storm -water
Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) is required to be completed and submitted to the
Engineering Department. The checklist will be required when a project site is
submitted for review of the City Departments. The checklist is available at the
Engineering Department. If it is determined that the project is subject to the "Priority
Project Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements" and the City of National City
Storm Water Best Management Practices of the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff
Management Program (JURMP), an approved SUSMP will be required prior to
issuance of an applicable engineering permit. The SUSMP shall be prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer.
c) The Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the maintenance of the proposed
construction shall be undertaken in accordance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations which may require a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project. An approved SWPPP
will be required prior to issuing of a construction permit.
d) All surface run-off shall be collected by approved drainage facilities and directed to
the street by sidewalk underdrains or a curb outlet. Adjacent properties shall be
protected from surface run-off resulting from this development.
g)
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e) A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted showing all of the proposed and
existing on -site and off -site improvements. The plan shall be prepared in
accordance with the City's standard requirements by a Registered Civil Engineer.
All necessary measures for prevention of storm water pollution and hazardous
material run-off to the public storm drain system from the proposed parking lot or
development shall be implemented with the design of the grading. This shall include
the provision of such devices as storm drain interceptors, clarifiers, or filters. Best
Management Practices for the maintenance of the parking lot, including sampling,
monitoring, and cleaning of private catch basins and storm drains, shall be
undertaken in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) regulations. A private storm water treatment maintenance agreement
shall be signed and recorded. The checklists for preparation of the grading plan
drainage plan and Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) are
available at the Engineering Department.
f) A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for
discharged of storm water runoff associated with construction activity where
Bearing, grading, and excavation results in a land disturbance. A construction
stormwater permit shall be obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
A copy of the permit shall be given to the City of National City Engineering
Department prior to any work beginning on the project.
A sewer permit will be required. The City is currently preparing a sewer study shall
that considers the adequacy of the existing sewer system. The sewer study
recommendations shall be part of the Engineering Department Requirements. The
methodof sewage collection and disposal shall be shown on the grading/drainage
plan. Any new sewer lateral in the City right-of-way shall be 8-inch in size with a
clean out and the installation of a manhole in the street. A sewer stamp "S" shall be
provided on the curb to mark the location of the lateral. A sewer main runs through
the alley that shall be addressed or relocated if building is to be constructed in this
location.
h) A soils engineering report shall be submitted for the Engineering Department's
review, after Planning Commission approval. The report shall address the
adequacy of the building pads, the criteria for any new retaining wall design, the
maximum allowable soil bearing pressure. As a minimum, the parking lot pavement
sections shall be 2-inch A.C. over 4-inch Class II aggregate base. The street
pavement sections shall be in accordance with National City modified Standard
Drawing G-34. All soils report findings and recommendations shall be part of the
Engineering Department requirements.
i) The deteriorated portions of the existing street improvements (including sidewalks
and curbs) along the property frontages shall be removed and replaced.
j) A permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department for all improvement
work within the public right-of-way, and any grading construction on private
property.
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k) Street improvements shall be in accordance with City Standards. Abandoned
driveway aprons shall be replaced with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
I) A title report shall be submitted to the Engineering Department, after the Planning
Commission approval, for review of all existing easements and the ownership of the
property.
m) A cost estimate for all of the proposed grading, drainage, street improvements,
landscaping and retaining wall work shall be submitted with the plans. A
performance bond equal to the approved cost estimate shall be posted. Three
percent (3%) of the estimated cost shall also be deposited with the City as an initial
cost for plan checking and inspection services at the time the plans are submitted.
The deposit is subject to adjustment according to actual worked hours and
consultant services.
n) The Final Map shall meet all of the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and
the City of National City Municipal Codes including certification, acknowledgement,
complete boundary information and monumentation.
o) The subdivider shall submit an approval letter from Sweetwater Authority stating fire
flow requirements have been met. If additional improvements are needed, the
developer shall enter into an agreement for the water improvements with the
Authority prior to obtaining the Final Map approval.
p) The developer' shall bond for the monumentation, the public improvements and the
on -site grading, drainage, landscaping, and other improvements through an
agreement with the City prior to the approval of the Final Map.
q)
All utility distribution facilities within the boundaries of the subdivision, and within the
half street abutting the new subdivision, shall be placed underground.
r) The Final Map shall be recorded prior to issuance of any building permit.
s) All new property line survey monuments shall be set on private property, unless
otherwise approved.
t) The Final Map shall use the California Coordinate System for its "Basis of Bearings"
and express all measured and calculated bearings in terms of the system. The
angle of grid divergence from a true meridian and the north point shall appear on
the map. Two measured ties from the boundary of the property to existing horizontal
control stations shall be shown.
10. Public Works Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all public works requirements,
including the listed requirements contained in Public Works Department memorandum
dated September 12, 2005.
a) The developer shall replace the existing sidewalks adjacent to the project.
b) Sewer facilities — The developer shall prepare a capacity study and upgrade the
sewer line as necessary.
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c) The developer shall replace the existing street trees with a tree palette
commensurate with the building's architecture and adjacent landscaping theme.
d) The developer shall install streetlights along the project's frontages.
11. Fire Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Fire Department
requirements, including the listed requirements contained in Fire Department memorandum
dated September 12, 2005.
a) Automatic fire sprinkler system will be required.
b) Wet standpipes will be required
c) Automatic and manual fire alarm system with communications system will be
required.
d) Estimated minimum fire flow will be 3,000 gpm measured at 20 psi residual with a
flow duration of 4 hours.
e) Underground parking area must have ready emergency access on both sides of
parking area.
12. Building Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Budding
Department requirements, and plans shall comply with the 2001 editions of the California
Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the
California Electrical Code, and Califomia Title 24 energy and handicapped regulations.
13. Police Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Police Department
requirements.
a) The project shall comply with the crime free multi -housing criteria and crime
prevention through environmental design standards.
b) The project shall incorporate a camera system for security monitoring purposes of
the common open public spaces and retail areas of this project. Such camera
system should be compatible to operationally integrate with the current Police
Department security camera project scheduled for various areas throughout the
City.
14. National City Transit Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all National City
Transit requirements.
a) Evaluate existing bus stops for installation of shelters, benches, trash containers,
lighting, and CCTV security cameras with direct feed to NCPD if warranted. Cost
for these upgrades shall be bome by the developer.
b) NCT should be directly involved during the preliminary and ongoing evaluation of
any/all proposed shuttle services within National City. An evaluation should also be
undertaken to see if it would be more cost effective for NCT to directly operate this
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proposed new service in conjunction with our existing fixed route service. One
benefit of this concept would be the leveraging component of Transit Capital funds
for equipment purchases (including vehicles) and possible availability of FTA and
Department of Homeland Security funding and grants as well.
c) Submit plans to MTS Planner Mike Daney (mike.daney@sdmts.com) for review and
comments.
15. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. The applicant shall submit a declaration of
covenants, conditions, and restrictions for approval prior to approval of a final subdivision
map. The CC&Rs shall run with the land, clearly setting forth privileges and
responsibilities, including maintenance, involved in the common ownership of buildings,
streets, parking areas, walks, open spaces, recreation areas, utilities, and common areas
and facilities. The CC&Rs shall allow the City of National City the authority but not the
obligation to assume the maintenance of the property and assess the full cost, including
overhead costs, as a lien against the property if said property is not adequately maintained
pursuant to the CC&Rs. The CC&Rs shall include a determination that the funds provided
by the maintenance provisions will be sufficient to cover all contemplated costs. The
CC&Rs shall be approved as to form and content by the City Attomey of the City of
National City.
16. Property Owners Association. A corporation, association, property owners' group, or
similar entity shall be formed with the right to assess properties that are jointly owned with
interests in the common areas and facilities in the entire development to meet the
expenses of such entity, and with authority to control, and the duty to maintain, all such
common areas and facilities. Such entity shall operate under recorded CC&Rs approved
by the City of National City, which shall include compulsory membership of all property
owners and flexibility of assessments to meet changing costs of maintenance, repairs, and
services.
17. Business. Improvement District. Pursuant to the Implementation Program of the Downtown
Specific Plan, the subject property shall be incorporated into the Morgan Square Business
Improvement District and assessed as provided for in the district for purposes for which the
district was formed.
18. Landscape Maintenance District. Pursuant to the Implementation Program of the
Downtown Specific Plan, all properties within the boundaries of the Downtown Specific
Plan shall be incorporated into a landscape maintenance district and assessed as provided
for in the district for purposes for which the district was formed.
19. Parking District. Pursuant to the Implementation Program of the Downtown Specific Plan,
all properties within the boundaries of the Downtown Specific Plan shall be incorporated
into a parking district and assessed as provided for in the district for purposes for which the
district was formed.
20. Acceptance of Conditions. The applicant and property owner shall sign and have notarized
an Acceptance Form acknowledging and accepting all conditions of approval of this permit.
Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of approval of
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this permit shall automatically terminate this permit. The applicant shall record a Notice of
Restriction on Real Property with the San Diego County Recorder. The Notice of
Restriction shall provide that the conditions of approval of this permit are binding on all
present and future interest or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall
be approved as to form by the City Attorney of the City of National City and signed by the
City Manager prior to recordation.
21. Expiration. This permit shall expire two years after the effective date of approval unless
prior to that date a request for a time extension has been filed in writing to the Community
Development Commission. The process for a time extension shall be the same as the
process for application for the original permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted
forthwith to the applicant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and
final on the day following the Community Development Commission meeting where the
resolution is adopted. The time within which judicial review of this decision may be sought is
governed by the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2006.
Nick Inzunz!a;, hairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
Legal Counsel
Passed and adopted by the Community Development Commission of National City,
California, on October 3, 2006, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
NICK INZUNZA
Chairman Cop rr unity Development Commission
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-220 of the Community Development Commission of the City
of National City, California, passed and adopted on October 3, 2006.
Secretary Community Development Commission
By:
Deputy