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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2017-228RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 228 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY REVIEW FOR AN 11 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH EXEMPTIONS FOR DENSITY AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 129 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD (APN: 556-011-25) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City considered a Consistency Review for an 11 unit residential building with exemptions for density and driveway access located at 129 National City Boulevard at a duly advertised public hearing held on November 21, 2017, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and WHEREAS, at said public hearings the City Council considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2016-11 DSP 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 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, having first heard and considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2016- 11 DSP, maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference, along with evidence and testimony presented to and considered at the public hearing held on November 21, 2017, that support the following findings: 1. Basic Compliance - The project complies with all of the requirements and standards of the Downtown Specific Plan because staff has reviewed the proposal for consistency with requirements and determined the proposal complies with standards, including: development intensity, permitted land uses, design guidelines, parking requirements, and the required findings listed below. 2. Create a Place for People - The project enhances the pedestrian experience with attractive and distinctive design and amenities because the project design incorporates both vertical and horizontal articulation, varying roof planes, and a variety of colors and materials. The ground level tenant gym is an amenity that would enhance pedestrian activity. 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 because the development would complement its setting by providing distinctive design characteristics that incorporate both vertical and horizontal articulation, varying roof planes, and a variety of colors and materials. The scale is consistent with desired development within the Downtown Specific Plan, including meeting the minimum and maximum floor area ratio, building height, and setbacks. 4. Make Connections - The project is integrated physically and visually with its surroundings by exhibiting attention to how to get around by foot, bicycle, public transportation, and the car — in that order, because the proposed project provides pedestrian access directly from Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November 21, 2017 Page Two the residential units to the sidewalk without traversing a parking lot, would provide bicycle parking, and has access to nearby mass transit including bus routes and the 8th Street trolley station located within a half -mile. Vehicle parking spaces would be provided within the parking garage. 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 because the project is an infill development that provides centralized density that encourages pedestrian, biking, and mass transit over vehicular transit consistent with smart growth design principles. 6. Mix Uses and Forms - The project weaves together different building forms, uses, textures, and densities because the project provides varying roof and wall planes; residences of varying size; a gym, different materials, including stucco and a fiber cement facade; and meets maximum density for the zone. 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 because the infill project implements smart growth design principles resulting in energy and resource efficiency through compact land use, promotion of pedestrian, biking, and mass transit over vehicular transit. 8. Exemption - The project does not exceed the floor area ratio limit for the site, therefore, the Community Development has exercised its authority to approve exemptions from development standards by approving the project with an increased density of 76 units per acre and allowing for driveway access to National City Boulevard. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Consistency Review is approved subject to the following conditions: General 1. This Consistency Review authorizes development of an 11 unit apartment complex at 129 National City Boulevard. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted for permits associated with the project shall conform with Exhibit "A", Case File No. 2016-11 DSP, dated October 23, 2017). 2. Before this Consistency Review shall become effective, the applicant and the property owner both shall sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning Department, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its receipt shall automatically terminate the Consistency Review. The applicant shall also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Department that a Notice of Restriction on Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant shall pay necessary recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November 21, 2017 Page Three conditions imposed by approval of the Consistency Review are binding on all present or future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the Deputy City Manager prior to recordation. 3. Within four (4) days of approval, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all necessary environmental filing fees for the San Diego County Clerk. Checks shall be made payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning Department. 4. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in National City Municipal Code Section 18.12.040. Building 5. Plans submitted for improvements prior to December 31 2016 must comply with the 2013 edition of the California Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. Plans submitted from January 1, 2017 shall be subject to the 2016 edition of the California Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. Engineering 6. 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. 7 The Storm Water BMP Requirement Applicability Form for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 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 and at the National City web site at http://www.nationalcityca.gov/home/showdocument?id=13794. 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) approved Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) documentation will be required prior to issuance of an applicable engineering permit. The SUSMP shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer. 8. 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. Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November21, 2017 Page Four 9. All surface run-off shall be treated with an approved Standard Urban Runoff Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Best Management Practice (BMP) for all Priority SUSMP projects. No runoff will be permitted to flow over the sidewalk. Adjacent properties shall be protected from surface run-off resulting from this development. 10. The property owner, or its successors and assigns shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of all irrigation and landscaping improvements installed within the public right-of-way. Sprinkler heads shall be adjusted so as to prevent overspray upon the public sidewalk or the street. The proposed sprinkler heads shall be installed behind the sidewalk, and the irrigation mainline upon private property only, as required by the City. The property owner or, its successors or assigns, shall be remove and relocate all irrigation items from the public right-of-way at no cost to the City, and within a reasonable time frame upon a written notification by the City Engineer. 11. Metallic identification tape shall be placed between the bottom layer of the finished surface and the top of all irrigation lines in the public right-of-way. 12. 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. A check list for preparation of the grading plan/drainage plan is available at the Engineering Department. 13. All existing and proposed curb inlet on property shall be provided with a "No Dumping" signage in accordance with the NPDES program. 14. A sewer permit will be required. 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 6 inch in size with a clean out. A sewer stamp "S" shall be provided on the curb to mark the location of the lateral. 15. Separate street and sewer plans prepared by Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted showing all of the existing and proposed improvements. The plans shall be in accordance with National City requirements. 16. A soils engineering report shall be submitted for the Engineering Department's review, after City Council approval. The report shall address the stability of all of the existing and proposed slopes on the property. It shall also address the adequacy of the building pads, the criteria for any new retaining wall design, the maximum allowable soil bearing pressure and the required pavement structural sections for the proposed streets, the parking areas, Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November 21, 2017 Page Five and the driveways. 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. 17. All sidewalk along the property frontage shall be removed and replaced. New sidewalk shall conform to the San Diego Regional Standard Drawings (SDRSD) drawing numbers G-7, G-9, G-10, and G-11. 18. The existing street improvements along the property frontage(s) shall be kept free from weed growth by the use of special weed killers or other approved methods. 19. All existing survey monuments, including any benchmark, within the boundaries of the project shall be shown on the plans. If disturbed, a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer shall restore them after completion of the work. A Corner Record shall be filed with the County of San Diego Recorder. A copy of the documents filed with the County shall be given to the City of National City Engineering Department as soon as filed. 20. An encroachment agreement will be required for any proposed/existing structure(s) which shall encroach into, under or over the City reserved Right of Way. 21. 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. 22. Street improvements shall be in accordance with the City Standards. All missing street improvements shall be constructed. Abandoned driveway aprons shall be replaced with curb, gutter, and sidewalks. 23. A title report shall be submitted to the Engineering Department, after the City Council approval, for review of all existing easements and the ownership at the property. 24. All new dwellings are subject to a Transportation Development Impact Fee of $2,405.00. This includes new homes, condominiums, and apartments. 25. All electrical, telephone and similar distribution service wires for the new structure(s) shall be placed underground. 26. 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. 27. A hydromodification plan or a letter sealed and signed by the Engineer of Work explaining why the project is exempt from hydromodification requirements shall be submitted. Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November 21, 2017 Page Six Fire 28. Plans are to be designed, fabricated, and installed to Code. 29. Project to be in compliance with the current editions of NFPA, California Fire Code, title 19, and local City of National City Municipal Codes. 30. Structures will require fire sprinkler system. Please contact the National City Fire Department for assistance. 31. Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with the requirements of this section (Section 5 CFC 2013) and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. This comment shall apply to new residential structures. 32. The required width of emergency fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. All access roads shall be no less than 20 feet wide, no less than 14 feet high and shall have an all weathered road with the ability to support 75 thousand pounds or greater. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet. A 28 foot turning radius is required for fire department access through site. All fire department access roads shall be painted and signed to prevent parking in these required designated emergency areas. 33. Grade of fire apparatus road shall be within the limits established (15% Grade) by the fire code official based on fire department's apparatus. 34. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway. 35. The National City Fire Department is described as the Chula Vista Fire Department on page T P section "Deferred Items". Additionally, the address represents the same. 36. All fire documents shall be directly submitted to the National City Fire Department through permit, not the "Building Official" as noted on page T P Section "Deferred Submittal". 37. A "Deferred Submittal" is the choice of the applicant, yet is always discouraged by this department. Documentation of applicant request of deferred submittal will be recorded. 38. Applicant shall refer to section 317 and 905.3.8 of the California Fire Code for potential roof top gardens and landscape roofs. 39. Applicant shall evaluate the need for fire alarm coverage to meet code. Resolution No. 2017 — 228 November 21, 2017 Page Seven 40. Should any plan corrections be required, contractor must correct the plan and re -submit to the Fire Department for approval once again prior to installation. 41. All contractors shall possess a National City New Business License prior to Fire Department plan submittal. A copy of the New Business License will be required at time of plan submittal. Planning 42. The must provide bicycle parking consistent with Land Use Code section 18.45.120. Sweetwater Authority 43. The existing 1-inch water service lateral currently serving the subject site from National City Boulevard is not shown on the Plans. The owner is required to plot the lateral onto the plans and Call -out its proposed usage or abandonment. 44. The Plans call out a 2-1/2- inch water meter which is a non-standard size that is not approved for use by the Authority. To meet the demands of a 2-1/2- inch meter, the Authority would require two service laterals with two 1-1/2-inch meters. Larger single meter options are also available. 45. Please refer to the Authority's Design Standards and Standard Specifications for Construction of Water Facilities for design and placement requirements. Authority water facilities cannot be located on private property or within three feet (3') of the edge of driveway aprons, and a separation of ten feet (10') is required between sewer and water laterals. 46. The owner shall submit to the Authority City of National City approved building plans and fire sprinkler plans with design calculations. Upon review, the Authority will verify the appropriate meter size to serve the parcel and will calculate San Diego County Water Authority and Sweetwater Authority capacity fees. 47. This parcel is located in a part of the Authority's service area which is swerved by a 12- inch water main. The closest fire hydrant available to serve this site is located at the north east corner of National City Boulevard and East 2nd Street. The Owner must obtain a National City Fire Department Fire Flow Requirement Letter and submit it to the Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the City Council resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m., on the day of that City Council meeting. The City Council may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the City Council and set the matter for public hearing. Resolution No. 2017 — 228 Page Eight PASSED and ADOPTED this 21s' day of November 017. n rison, Mayor ATTEST: Mic ael R. Dalla, ity Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Morris - Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on November 21, 2017 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Absent: Cano. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of National City, California / jiCity C -rk of the Ci y ofal City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2017-228 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on November 21, 2017. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy