HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 23-2000, PD-1999-2RESOLUTION NO.23-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
TO LEGALIZE AN EXISTING DWELLING,
ALLOWING FOR A TOTAL OF THREE DWELLING UNITS
AT 1834 K AVENUE.
APPLICANT: TIM P. JONES
CASE FILE NO. PD-1999-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a Planned
Development Permit application to legalize an existing four -unit complex at 1834 K Avenue at a
duly advertised public hearing held on September 18, 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 No. PD-1999-2 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 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 September 18, 2000, support the following findings:
1. That the site for the proposed use as modified by conditions is adequate in size and shape,
since the 11,500 square foot parcel is large enough to accommodate the proposed units and
comply with the density requirements of the General Plan.
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 as
modified by conditions, since the property is served by existing public streets and the
proposed additional unit will have a negligible impact on traffic volume.
3. That the proposed use as modified by conditions, will not have an adverse effect upon
adjacent or abutting properties, since conditions of the proposed project will cause it to
comply with Design Guidelines.
4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and
welfare, since the project will provide housing in an area designated Multi -Family
Residential by the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Planned Development Permit is
approved as modified to allow a total of three units on this property, 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. Smoke detectors must be installed in each bedroom and each hallway leading to sleeping areas.
All smoke detectors shall be hard -wired with a battery back-up.
3. The structure address shall be clearly visible from the street.
4. A drainage plan shall showing all of the proposed and existing on- and off -site improvements
shall be submitted for the review and approval of the City Engineer. The plan shall be
prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer or other qualified professional, and shall be in
accordance with City requirements.
5. The missing alley improvements along the rear property line shall be constructed in
accordance with City standards to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. This may
require a 13-foot by 92-foot concrete alley per San Diego Regional Standard Drawing G-21.
6. All street improvements along property frontages shall be kept free from weed growth.
7. All existing survey monuments, including any benchmark, within the boundaries of the
project shall be shown on the plans. If disturbed, they shall be restored by a licensed land
surveyor or civil engineer after completion of the work. A Corner Record shall be filed with
the County of San Diego Recorder. A copy of the documents filed shall be given to the
National City Engineering Department.
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. Before this Planned Development Permit 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. 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 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.
10. Except as required by conditions of approval, plans for future permits shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Director in conformance with Exhibit A -Revised, case file
no. PD-1999-2, dated June 14, 2000. '
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Building exteriors shall have a common appearance. Wood siding shall be repaired or replaced
on the two-story structure, and all exposed utilities on the structure shall be enclosed. Electrical
wiring shall be mounted on the interior of the structure. The one-story structure shall be
modified to have a stucco exterior finish at the rear kitchen to match the remainder of the
building.
14. The converted garage shall be restored and used for garage space.
15. A new fence shall be installed along the north property line, the fence at the front property line
shall be repaired or replaced, and the retaining wall along the front property line shall be
repaired.
16. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including plant types, method of planting, etc. shall
be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director. The landscape plan shall
include the parkway adjacent to the property.
17. The illegal unit in the home, and the illegal unit in the converted garage are to be vacated
within thirty days. The unit in the home can be reoccupied when Building Permits are finaled
for the unit.
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
October 2, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: UNGAB, PARRA, VALDERRAMA, BACA, MARTINELLI, DETZER.
NAYS: GODSHALK.
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CHAIRMAN