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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 4-92, PD-1991-7RESOLUTION NO.4-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 6-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX SOUTH AND EAST OF 1846, 1848 AND 1850 E. 9TH STREET APPLICANT: ANTHONY & MARY DROSI CASE FILE NO.: PD-1991-7 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, considered a Planned Development Permit application and proposed Negative Declaration for a 6-unit apartment complex south and east of 1846, 1848 and 1850 E. 9th Street at the public hearing held on February 3, 1992, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and, WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the entire contents of Case File Nos. PD-1991-7 and IS-1991-25 which are maintained by the City, and incorporated herein by reference; and, WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all 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 by the City Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing held on February 3, 1992, support the following findings: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, because the project site measures 20,714 square feet in area which is adequate area for the 6 units proposed as well as required parking, open space, setbacks and landscaping. 2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the volume and type of traffic generated by the proposed use, since the project will result in the widening and improvement of E. 9th Street to accommodate 36 additional daily trips the project is expected to generate. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the location and orientation of adjacent residences to the south and west are such that the project will not result in any loss of privacy or other adverse effects. Also, the project to the north of the site will benefit from improved access with the widening and improvement of East 9th Street. The project will have no effect on Interstate 805 which abuts the property on the east. 4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare, since the development will provide additional dwelling units in accordance with General Plan policies which encourage a broad range of housing types and require high quality multi -family development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Negative Declaration No. IS-1991-25, together with any comments received during the public review process, and finds on the basis of the Initial Study and any comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, approves the Negative Declaration, and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Determination. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Planned Development Permit is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed grading and drainage plans shall be submitted which show all proposed and existing on -site and off -site improvements (including easements). The plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer in accordance with the City's standard requirements. The plans shall address the method of drainage conveyance from the site. 2. Hydrology and hydraulic studies (on -site and off -site) shall be submitted. New drainage facilities shall be provided to collect the surface run-off from the site and convey it to the public drainage facilities. 3. A soils engineering report shall be submitted for the Engineering Department's review. The report shall address the stability of all existing and proposed slopes on the property, the criteria for retaining wall design, and the required pavement structural sections for the proposed driveway, parking and turn around areas. If P.C.C. pavement is proposed, it shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick. 4. A new sewer permit shall be obtained. The method of sewage disposal shall be shown on the plans. 5. Missing street improvements shall be constructed on 9th Street. Specifically, new curb, gutter, a five foot (5') wide sidewalk and full depth structural street pavement section consisting of 3" A.C. over 8" A.B. as a minimum. The new street improvements shall extend to "R" Avenue. Also, a new standard block retaining wall shall be constructed along the property line at 1846 E. 9th Street and at 1838 E. 9th Street. This is to replace the existing walls which are encroaching into the City right-of-way based on the Engineering Department field investigation. The encroachments shall be verified by the engineer of work. 9th Street shall be widened to a 20 foot paved travel way. Separate street improvement drawings. shall be submitted for the required improvements on 9th Street. These drawings shall use existing City of National City drawing number 5321-D as a reference. The developer shall coordinate with the Engineering Department to provide additional dedications of right-of-way if necessary. 6. A cost estimate shall be submitted with the plans. A performance bond equal to the approved cost estimate for all proposed grading, paving, landscaping, retaining walls, drainage and street improvement work shall be posted. Three percent (3%) of the estimated cost shall also be deposited with the City for plan checking and inspection costs at the time the plans are submitted. 7. A permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department for all improvement work within the public right-of-way and all grading operations on private property. 8. The applicant shall notify SDG&E in regards to any conflicts between the proposed structures and the existing utility easements on the site. The utility easements shall be shown on the grading plans per National City Drawing 1808-D. 9. The proposed on -site hammerhead turn around shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. The dimensions of the turn around shall be shown on the plans. The driveway width shall be a minimum of 20 feet. 10. The site plan shall show a vicinity map and the existing configuration of 9th Street to indicate how the project fits into the existing street system. 11. The buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, the 1987 National Electrical Code and Title 24 (energy requirements for residential buildings). 12. The units and site shall comply with all applicable requirements of Title 24 State handicap regulations for apartments, effective January 1, 1990. 13. A soils report shall be submitted in conjunction with any new building construction plans. 14. Attic ventilation shall meet Uniform Building Code minimum requirements (Uniform Building Code, Section 3205). 15. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be of not less than one hour fire -resistive construction throughout (Uniform Building Code, Section 1202b). 16. Occupancies of more than 3,000 square feet of floor area above the first story shall be of not less than one hour fire -resistive construction throughout (Uniform Building Code, Section 505e). 17. Buildings of more than 6,000 square feet of floor area (as per Table 5C) shall comply with requirements for 2-hour area separation walls (Uniform Building Code, Section 505e). 18. The apartment complex shall be designed to mitigate the impacts of exterior noise, pursuant to Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-3501 of State Building Code and Appendix Chapter 35, Section 3501 (h) of Uniform Building Code 1988. An acoustical analysis compliance report prepared by an acoustical engineer shall be included with the building permit application and plans submittal. 19. The required fire flow for this project will be 2250 GPM for 2 hours at a minimum 20 PSI residual. Sweetwater Authority must verify in writing to the Fire Department that this flow can be met. If improvements are necessary in order to obtain the required fire flow, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the Sweetwater Authority to provide the necessary improvements. 20. Fire lanes shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. This includes striping and the provision of signs as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal. 21. A fire hydrant shall be provided subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. 22. Smoke detectors shall be provided for each dwelling unit. 23. The addresses shall be visible on each building and a sign provided at the street with addresses of each building. 24. Type 2A:1013C fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal. 25. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director. Water efficient landscaping and irrigation shall be shown on the plan. 26. Building plans shall depict the use of water conserving plumbing fixtures. 27. Guest parking shall be striped in accordance with Municipal Code Section 18.58.700. 28. The recreation building shall be maintained as a recreation building. The conversion of this building to a residence or its use for storage shall be prohibited. 29. Development plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Director in conformance with Exhibit "A", Case File No. PD-1991-7, dated 11/13/91. 30. Before this Planned Development Permit shall become effective, the applicant 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 Planned Development Permit. The applicant shall also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Director 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 conditions imposed by approval of Planned Development Permit No. 1991-7 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 Planning Director prior to recordation. 31. The use authorized by this permit shall be limited to a 6 unit apartment complex. 32. 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 Section 18.116.190 of the Municipal Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission and set the matter for public hearing. The time within which judicial review of this decision may be sought is governed by the provisions of Code of Civil Procedures Section 1094.6. CERTIFICATION: This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of March 2, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Baca, Large, Godshalk, Aguielra, Detzer NAYS: ABSENT: Hood ABSTAIN: