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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2006-209RESOLUTION NO. 2006 — 209 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR REVOLUTION 1 CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 1105, 1121, AND 1123 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD APPLICANT: CONSTELLATION PROPERTY GROUP LP CASE FILE NO. S-2006-11 WHEREAS, application was made for approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map for the Revolution 1 Condominiums located at 1105, 1121 and 1123 National City Boulevard within the City of National City on property generally described as: LOTS 1 THROUGH 6 INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 1 OF F.A. KIMBALL SUBDIVISION OF THE WESTERLY ONE-HALF OF 10-ACRE LOT 4 OF QUARTER SECTION 154 OF RANCHO DE LA NACION, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 585, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1889. ALSO THE SOUTHERLY 10 FEET OF 11TH STREET ADJOINING SAID LOT 1 ON THE NORTH AS CLOSED TO PUBLIC USE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered said application at a public, hearing held on September 18, 2006, and by Resolution recommended conditional approval of the application; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered said application at a public hearing held on October 3, 2006, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council considered the staff report prepared for Case File No. S-2006-11, which is maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference, along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to aII applicable procedures required by State and City law; and WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation of public health, safety, and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby approves said Tentative Subdivision Map based on the following findings: 1. The project is consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report was certified and Mitigation Measures and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted. 2. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan since it is consistent with and implements the Downtown Specific Plan, which is a further refinement of the goals and objectives of the General Plan. 3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development since the proposed project and all required improvements can be provided on site, and the project would comply with the applicable development standards or has been granted the appropriate exemptions. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 2 4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development since the proposed project and all required improvements can be provided on site, and the project would comply with the applicable development standards or has been granted the appropriate exemptions. 5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, since the site is was previously developed and is located in a completely urbanized area. 6. The design of the subdivision and the proposed/required improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems, since all necessary public services, facilities, infrastructure, and utilities will be provided. 7. The design of the subdivision and the•proposed/required improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision, or such easements will be provided or relocated as required. 8. The discharge of sewerage waste from the subdivision into the City of National City sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code, as specified by Govemment Code Section 66474.6. 9. The subdivision has been considered by the Planning Commission with regard to its effect on the housing needs of the region, and these needs are balanced by the public service needs of the residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. 10. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive and natural heating and cooling opportunities in the subdivision, based on consideration of local climate, topography, property configuration and other design and improvement requirements without requiring reduction in allowable density or lot coverage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council has considered that the certified 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 City'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 City Council approves said Tentative Subdivision Map subject to the following conditions: 1. Mitigation Measures. The Tentative Subdivision Map 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 Exhibit. The Tentative Subdivision Map authorizes the subdivision of the subject property for condominium purposes in conformance with Exhibit (S-2006-11), dated June 28, 2006, except as modified by the conditions of approval. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 3 3. Consistency Review. The Tentative Subdivision Map shall be consistent with Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review (DSP-2005-3). 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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 fumiture; 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. 10. Engineering Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all engineering requirements, including the listed requirements contained in Engineering Department memorandum dated May 17, 2006. 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. 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. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 4 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. 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 clearing, 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 that considers the adequacy of the existing sewer system. The sewer study recommendations shall be part of the Engineering Department Requirements. The method of 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. 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. g) Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 5 i) The deteriorated portions of 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. 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. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 6 11. Public Works Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all public works requirements, including the listed requirements contained in Public Works Department memorandum dated May 10, 2006. a) The developer shall replace the existing sidewalks adjacent to the project. b) The developer shall upgrade the sewer line serving the project area to 12-inch diameter. The developer shall prepare a sewer capacity study of this line to ascertain the limits of the upgrade. The developer shall submit sewer and drainage improvement plans to the Public Works Department for review and approval. 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 alley, 11th Street frontage, and National City Boulevard frontage. 12. Fire Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Fire Department requirements, including the listed requirements contained in Fire Department memorandum dated May 25, 2006. a) Project to be designed, developed and constructed in compliance with the California Fire Code (CFC) 2001 edition or CFC in effect at time of permit issuance and the most current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards as adopted by the City of National City b) Automatic fire sprinkler system will be required. c) Automatic and manual fire alarm system with communications system will be required. d) Smoke control system will be required e) Class I standpipe system will be required f) Fire Department central control station will be required. g) Clear and easily accessible emergency ingress and egress to and throughout the facility must be provided and maintained. 13. Building Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Building Department requirements, and plans shall comply with the 2001 editions of the Califomia Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, and California Title 24 energy and handicapped regulations. 14. Police Department Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all Police Department requirements, including the requirements contained in Police Department memorandum dated May 16, 2006. a) The project shall comply with the crime free multi -housing criteria and crime prevention through environmental design standards. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 7 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. 15. National City Transit Requirements. The applicant shall comply with all National City Transit requirements, including the requirements contained in National City Transit memorandum dated March 10, 2006. a) Construction of an expanded bus stop at National City Boulevard & 12th Street with a larger shelter (or two smaller sizes) and additional interior/exterior benches and trash containers. This shelter(s) should include an electrical lighting component and at least two CCTV security cameras with a direct feed to NCPD. Shelter style should also be considered to fit with the new project and possibly different from existing design. Cost for these upgrades should be borne 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 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) Evaluate the existing bus stop in front of the NCPD (West side of National City Boulevard) for installation of shelter and bench if warranted. 16. 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 Attorney. 17. 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. Resolution No. 2006 — 209 October 3, 2006 Page 8 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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 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 and signed by the City Manager prior to recordation. 22. Expiration. The approved Tentative Subdivision Map shall expire two years after the effective date of approval unless prior to that date a request for a time extension not exceeding three years has been filed as provided by Municipal Code Section 17.04.070. 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 City Council 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, 200 ATTEST: 4 Mic -&1-a el R. Dalla, City Clerk .��.i r 9 Nic� � �� - u -yor APPROVED AS TO FORM: air George H. iser, III City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City 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 Mayor of the City of National City, California City Jrk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2006-209 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on October 3, 2006. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy