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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1-93, PD-1992-7RESOLUTION NO. 1-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 76-UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT SOUTH OF 14TH STREET, NORTH OF 15TH STREET, BETWEEN F AND HIGHLAND AVENUES. APPLICANT: KRISTIN MORRISH, TELACU HOUSING - NATIONAL CITY INC. CASE FILE NO. PD-1992-7 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, considered a Planned Development Permit application and proposed Negative Declaration for a 76-unit senior citizen housing project south of 14th Street, north of 15th Street, between F and Highland Avenues at the public hearing held on January 4, 1993, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and, WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File Nos. PD-1992-7 and IS-1992-15 which is 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 January 4, 1993, support the following findings: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, because the site measures 1.35 acres in area which accommodates the proposed construction as well as parking and open space for the project. 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 has access to 14th Street, 16th Street and F Avenue, all of which have additional capacity to carry the additional traffic the project can be expected to generate. Highland Avenue is located to the east of the project. Availability and use of public transportation will lessen reliance on automobiles. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the site is bounded by commercial and multi -family development on the west, north and east sides and vacant property to the south. The project is compatible in scale to other buildings in the area. Further, proposed landscaping will serve to reduce the scale and result in compatible appearance with smaller residences to the south. 4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare, since it will provide housing opportunities for low income seniors in a location which provides a high level of service availability and convenience for their needs. The Housing Element also proposes the project as a program for providing housing opportunities for low income, elderly residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Negative Declaration No. IS-1992-15, 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. Grading and drainage plans shall be submitted which show all proposed and existing on - site and off -site improvements. The plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer in accordance with the City's standard requirements. 2. Separate street improvements plans shall be submitted showing all existing and proposed improvements. The plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer, shall be in accordance with the City requirements, and shall show the following: a. The construction of sidewalk, driveway, and retaining wall along 14th Street. The existing right-of-way on 14th Street (the northerly 30 feet of the property) shall be dedicated to National City. If the dedication has been made, evidence of such dedication shall be submitted to the Engineering Department. b. The construction of new street improvements on 15th Street, consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, street pavement, utilities, and any required retaining wall in accordance with the standard specifications for public works construction and Regional Standard Drawings. These improvements shall meet the adjacent existing improvements in front of the apartments at 15th and "F" Avenue and the improvements on "G" Avenue. A curb return and a pedestrian ramp shall be constructed at the intersection of 15th Street and "G" Avenue. The new street pavement shall be in accordance with National City Standard Drawing 113-SB. The southerly 30 feet of the property on 15th Street shall be dedicated to the City for right-of-way purposes. C. The removal and replacement of a portion of the cross -gutter at the corner of 14th and "G" Avenue, as marked in the field. d. The removal and replacement of 3 portions of the existing pavement on 14th Street, as marked in the field. 3. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department concurrently with the grading and street improvement plans. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in accordance with National City's Guidelines for On -site Landscaping. 4. Hydrology and hydraulic studies (on -site and off -site) shall be submitted. All surface run- off, including landscaping, shall be collected by approved drainage facilities, and directed to the street by sidewalk underdrains or curb outlets. Adjacent properties shall be protected from surface run-off resulting from this development. 5. A soils engineering report and geological report shall be submitted for the Engineering Department's review. The report shall address the stability of existing and proposed slopes on the property, adequacy of building pads, criteria for retaining wall design, maximum allowable soil bearing pressure and required pavement structural sections for streets, parking areas, and driveways. 6. A sewer permit will be required. The method of sewage collection and disposal shall be shown on the grading/drainage plans. The new sewer lateral shall be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter with clean -outs, and shall have a straight alignment from the building to the street. The applicant shall submit engineering capacity calculations for the existing 6 inch sewer main at 15th Street. It may be required that the line be abandoned, and replaced by an adequately sized sewer main in order to carry the incoming flows from both the existing and the new developments. The minimum size of the new replacement sewer line shall be 8 inches and its construction shall be in accordance with the latest City standards. Separate drawings for the construction of any new sewer mains shall be prepared by the applicant's civil engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department. 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. A title report identifying existing easements and ownerships affecting the property shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review. 9. A cost estimate shall be submitted with the plans. A performance bond equal to the approved cost estimate for all proposed grading, drainage, street improvement, landscaping and retaining wall 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. The performance bond shall be posted and the grading permit shall be issued prior to the approval of the building permit. 10. The proposed driveway on 14th Street shall be per Regional Standard Drawing "G-14". 11. Additional information shall be provided on the site plan regarding exact location of the property, lines and existing street improvements along "G" Avenue, particularly at it's intersection with 15th Street. The plans shall clearly show the construction of the required curb return at the intersection based upon the right-of-way alignment, and the dedication of any additional property which may be required in order to accommodate the curb return. The proposed driveway access on 15th Street shall not be in conflict with the curb return and shall be per Standard Drawings G-14. 12. If the easterly 20 feet of "G" Avenue at 14th Street is vacated, new curb, gutter and sidewalk shall be constructed at the intersection to meet the existing improvements on the south side of 14th Street, westerly and easterly of "G" Avenue. The existing cross -gutter at the intersection shall be removed and replaced with new A.C. pavement and curb, gutter and sidewalk. 13. All utilities serving the site shall be undergrounded and shown on the grading plan. Letters of service availability shall be provided from the utility companies (gas, electric, water, cable television). 14. The buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, the 1990 National Electrical Code, Title 24 (energy requirements for residential buildings) and new federal accessibility standards (ADA). 15. The building type and occupancy shall be indicated on the plans. 16. The units and site shall comply with all applicable requirements of Title 24 State handicap regulations for apartments which became effective January 1, 1990. 17. 1.6 gallon water closets or flushometer valves and/or 1 gallon urinals or flushometer valves shall be provided at bathrooms as per Section 17921.3(b) of the State Health and Safety Code shall be provided. 18. Engineering calculations shall be submitted in conjunction with the building construction plans. 19. Balconies, landings, decks and eave overhangs located within five feet of the interior property lines shall be of heavy timber or one -hour fire -resistive construction. (Uniform Building Code, Section 1710). 20. The location of water heaters shall be shown on the plans. 21. Attic ventilation shall meet Uniform Building Code minimum requirements. (Uniform Building Code, Section 3205). 22. Deck drains and over -flow drains or over -flow scuppers shall be provided for all enclosed balconies. (Uniform Building Code, Section 3207). 23. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be of not less than one -hour fire -resistive construction. (Uniform Building Code, Section 1202). 24. Occupancies of more than 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area above the first story shall be of not less than one -hour fire -resistive construction throughout. (Uniform Building Code, Section 1202(b). 25. Any building over 6,000 sq.ft. of floor area shall comply with requirements for 2-hour separation walls as per Table 5C, Uniform Building Code, Section 505(e). 26. A complete, fully dimensioned floor plan for each floor of each building shall be provided. 27. Payment of school fees shall be required pursuant to Government Code No. 65995 (Developer Fees) prior to issuance of a building permit. 28. Plans shall depict the use of water conserving plumbing fixtures. Drought tolerant landscaping and water efficient irrigation devices shall be shown on the landscape plan. 29. Development plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Director in conformance with Exhibit "A", dated 11/9/92, Case File No. PD-1992-7. 30. Graffiti resistant materials shall be applied to the exterior walls of the building to a height of not less than 6 ft and to the masonry wall surrounding the project. Any graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of its observance. 31. 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 From 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. PD-1992-7 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. 32. Use of the property shall be limited to a 76-unit, senior citizens apartment building. 33. A boundary adjustment plat shall be processed for the properties which combines the project site into one parcel and separates the properties not affected by this project from the project site. 34. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view with materials which match the building in accordance with National City Design Guidelines. 35. 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. 36. The subdivider shall submit a letter to Sweetwater Authority stating fire flow requirements and shall enter into an agreement for water facility improvements with the Authority prior to approval of the building permit. 37. The wall surrounding the parking area shall be of solid masonry construction. 38. An easement for access across the vacant parcel to the south shall be obtained, or the southerly driveway shall be redesigned to be located entirely on the project site. 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 February 1, 1993 by the following vote: AYES: BACA, LARGE, KMSON, AGUILERA, FLORES, DETZER NAYS: ABSENT: GODSHALK ABSTAIN: