HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 10-2000, PD-2000-3, Z-2000-3RESOLUTION NO. 10-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR A COMMUNITY ROOM/LEARNING CENTER
AND LEASING OFFICE AND A VARIANCE
FOR A REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 1705 E. 16' STREET.
APPLICANT: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, COPPER HILLS APARTMENTS LTD. PARTNERSHIP
CASE FILE NOS. PD-2000-3, Z-2000-3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a Planned
Development Permit application for a community room/learning center and leasing office and a
variance for a reduced front yard setback at 1705 E. 16th Street at a duly advertised public hearing
held on June 5, 2000 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-2000-3 and Z-2000-3 which are 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 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 June 5, 2000, support the following findings:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the lot has
sufficient area to accommodate the proposed buildings.
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 involves the construction of small residential accessory structures that
will complement existing development. The site is located on E. 16th Street, a collector
street, and few vehicle trips are anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting
properties, since there is no change in use proposed and since conditions for the permit
exist to ensure that the project will comply with Design Guidelines and be compatible
with the residential character of the neighborhood.
4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and
welfare, since the General Plan encourages projects that upgrade existing residential
neighborhoods.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
OF THE ZONE VARIANCE
1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size,
location and surroundings, the strict application of Title 18 of the Municipal Code
(Zoning) deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity
and under the identical zone classification, since the steep slopes present on the lot limit
the area of the property available for development.
2. That the requested variance is subject to such conditions which will assure that the
adjustment authorized will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with
the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is
situated, since the project has been conditioned to comply with Design Guidelines and
be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
3. That the variance does not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly
authorized by the zoning regulations governing the parcel of property, since an
apartment leasing office and community room are residential accessory structures
permitted in multiple -family residential zones.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Planned Development Permit and
Variance are approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Plans submitted with any application for a building permit must comply with the 1998
California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes and the California
Title 24 handicapped and energy regulations.
2. All exit doors shall open in the direction of travel and be shown on the plans.
3. A drainage plan shall be submitted for the review and approval of the City Engineer
showing all of the proposed and existing on- and off -site improvements. The plan
shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer or other qualified professional, and
shall be in accordance with City requirements.
4. All surface runoff, including landscaping irrigation within the public right-of-way,
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 runoff resulting from this development.
5. The property owner, or its successors and assigns shall be responsible for the
maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of all proposed and existing 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, its
successors or assigns shall remove and relocate all irrigation items from the public
right-of-way at no cost to the City within a reasonable time frame upon a written
notification by the City Engineer.
6. A soils engineering report shall be submitted for Engineering Department review.
The report shall address the stability of all 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, and
the driveways. At 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 Standard Drawing G-24 with National City modifications.
7. The deteriorated portions of the existing street improvements along the property
frontages shall be removed and replaced.
8. A permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department for all improvement
work within the public right-of-way, and for grading construction on private property.
9. Street improvements shall be in accordance with City standards. All missing street
improvements shall be constructed, and abandoned driveway aprons shall be replaced
with curb, gutter, and sidewalks.
10. Before this Planned Development Permit and Zone Variance 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 Planned Development Permit and Zone Variance. 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 the Planned Development Permit and Zone Variance
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.
11. Construction authorized by the Planned Development Permit for a leasing office and
community room/learning center shall conform with Exhibit A, case file no. PD-2000-
3/Z-2000-3, dated May 24, 2000, except as modified by conditions of approval.
12. 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.
13. All standard parking spaces shall be a minimum of 19 feet deep, and wheel stops and
hairpin striping shall be provided for parking spaces as required by the Land Use Code.
14. A hedge or wall shall be constructed at the east property line with at least five feet of
landscaping separating the parking lot from the adjacent residential property to the east.
15. The two-way driveway serving the lot shall have a minimum width of 24 feet, and the
drive aisle shall have a minimum width of 27 feet.
16. The handicap parking space shall be provided in the parking lot at the east end of the
property and the area shown on the plans for handicap parking shall be replaced with
landscaping.
17. The exterior finish types and colors for the structures shall match the remainder of the
apartment complex.
18. The property shall utilize wrought -iron fencing in place of the chain -link fencing
proposed. Fencing shall comply with the height limit for the zone of four feet in the
front yard.
19. A detailed landscape and underground irrigation plan, including plant types, methods of
planting, etc. shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director. The
landscape plan shall reflect the use of drought tolerant planting and water conserving
irrigation devices.
20. The property owner shall submit a letter to the Sweetwater Authority stating fire flow
requirements. The owner shall enter into an agreement with the Authority for any
water facility improvements required for the proposed project.
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.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of June 19,
2000, by the following vote:
AYES: UNGAB, GODSHALK, BACA, MARTINELLI, DETZER.
NAYS:
ABSENT: PARKA.
ABSTAIN: VALDERRAMA. ( �011jjo_"
CHAIRMAN