HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2018-01 - 2530 PlazaRESOLUTION NO. 2018-01 a
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,.CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW COVERSION OF AN OFFICE
BUILDING TO AN APARTMENT BUILDING
LOCATED AT 2530 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD.
CASE FILE NO. 2017-14 Z
APN: 558-091-27
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a
Zone Variance for the conversion of an office building to an apartment building located
at 2530 East Plaza Boulevard at duly advertised public hearings held on August 21 and
December 4, 2017, and January 22, 2018, at which time oral and documentary
evidence was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearings the Planning Commission considered the
staff report contained in Case File No. 2017-14 Z 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 Pianning Commission of the City
of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning
Commission at the public hearings held on August 21 and December 4, 2017, and
January 22, 2018 support the following findings:
1.Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings the strict application of Title 18 of the
Municipal Code (Zoning) deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity and under the identical zone classification, because the
location of existing buildings and the strict application of Title 18 would require the
entire site to be redeveloped to construct an apartment complex that may be
constructed on similar sites in the same zoning district without redeveloping the
entire site.
2.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 limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such
property is situated, because the variance is being granted based on the
development pattern of the property and since the request is for the conversion of
an existing building to a use that is permitted upon other properties in the vicinity
and zone.
3.The Variance does not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly
authorized by the zoning regulations governing the parcel of property, because a
multiple-family residential use is an allowed use in the underlying Minor Mixed-Use
Corridor (MXC-1) zone.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the app lication for a Zone Variance is approved
subject to the following conditions:
General
1.This Zone Variance authorizes the conversion of an office building to a 13-unit
apartment complex. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted
for permits associated with the project shall conform to Exhibit B, case file no. 2017-14
Z, dated 1/4/2018.
2.Before this 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 cf its receipt sh�II automatically terminate the Zone Variance. 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 app licant shall pay necessary recording fees to the County. The Notice of
Restriction shall provide information that conditions imposed by approval of the 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 Deputy City Manager prior to recordation.
3.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 18.12.040 of the Municipal Code.
Building
4.Plans submitted for demolition or improvements must comply with the most current
(2016) edition of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green,
Energy, and Fire Codes.
Engineering
5.The property owner, or its successors and assignees 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 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.
6.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.
7.All existing and proposed curb inlets on the property shall be provided with "No
Dumping" signage in accordance with the NPDES program.
8.The deteriorated portions of the existing street improvements along the property
frontages shall be removed and replaced as marked in the field.
9.The existing pedestrian ramp(s) at the driveway located on Euclid Avenue shall be
removed and replaced with standard ramp complying with the ADA requirements and
the Regional Standard Drawings G-31.
10. 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 app roved methods.
11. 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 shall be
given to the City of National City Engineering Department as soon as filed.
12.A permit shall bo obtained from the Engineering Department for al! improvement work
within the public right-of-way, and any grading construction on private property.
13. All new dwellings are subject to a Transportation Development Impact Fee of
$2,405.00.
14.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.
15.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.
Fire
16.Plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2016 editions of NFPA, CFC
and the current edition of the CCR.
17.Fire alarm and fire sprinkler shall be evaluated and installed for intended use per
code.
18.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.
19.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.
20.Grade of fire apparatus road shall be within the limits established (15% Grade) by the
fire code official based on fire department's apparatus.
21.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 prnNer lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus
access roadway.
22.Fire hydmnts that may be located throughout the project and not have a separation
distance greater than 400 feet. Fire hydrants to be located within 400 feet of all
locations which are roadway accessible. (Measurement starts from nearest public fire
hydrant to project)
23.The following items pertain to fire hydrants:
•Size and location, including size and number of outlets and whether outlets are to
be equipped with independent gate valves.
•Fire hydrant to be of three outlet design
•Provide calculation confirming flow availability to meet fire flow demands and
supply large diameter hose (4 inch)
•Fire hydrants to be marked by use of blue reflective marker in the roadway
24.Upon submittal for an underground permit, the following shall be included:
•Data sheet for Back-Flows
•Data sheets for Private and Commercial Hydrants
•Data sheets for Post Indicator Valves
25.Information on required fire hydrants back-flow devices, etc. can be acquired from
Sweetwater Authority. All pipe and their appliances, shall meet industry/code
standards for underground use
26.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.
27.Fire sprinkler plan has been documented as deferred submittal with the National City
Planning Department.
28.All fire related plans shall be directly submitted to the National City Fire Department
through permit.
Planning
29.Landscape plans and improvements must include the entire property. Also landscape
improvements shown in the original approval must be re-planted to substantially
conform to the original approval, including interior parking lot trees. Open space area
shall substantially conform to the landscape plan. Hardscape in this area be of
decorative pavement or pavers; asphalt in common open space area must be
removed. All landscape elements, including the faux planting elements, shall be
maintained for the useful life of the project.
30. The applicant must provide the minimum common and private open space on building
permit plans prior to building permit issuance.
31.The applicant must provide pedestrian access from the apartment complex's primary
entrance to the Euclid Avenue public right-of-way. Pedestrian passage through the
parking lot must be minimized as determined by Planning Department.
32.The applicant must provide enclosures for both trash and recyclable materials. The
enclosures must be covered and be constructed of non-combustible materials (per
Fire Department).
33. The applicant must provide storage space consistent with Code Section 18.42.070
(A)(7) that requires 150 cubic feet per unit plus 50 cubic feet for every bedroom more
than one.
Sweetwater Authority
34.The owner must submit a letter to the Sweetwater Authority from the National City Fire
Department stating fire flow requirements. Based on this requirement, this project
may result in the need for new water systems or substantial alteration to the existing
water system. It is recommended that the owner work with the Authority to determine
if the existing water facilities are adequate to meet the added demands prior to issuing
a building permit.
35.Residential fire sprinklers and fire services require an approved backflow prevention
assembly.
36.vVater facilities sha[i be designed and installed in accordance with the current Sweet
Water Authority Design Standards and the Standard Specifications for Construction of
Water Facilities.
37.Once the building permit is obtained by the owner, the owner shall submit NationalCity Building Department approved plans to the Sweetwater Authority. The submittalmust include a site plan, floor plan,· and plumbing plan showing total fixture count,water demands in gallons per day, and a fire sprinkler plan so that water facilities canbe verified.
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 January 22, 201 Bby the following vote:
AYES: DelaPaz, Garcia, Sendt, Quintero, Yamane
NAYS:
ABSENT: Baca, Flores v��� / CHAPERON ABSTAIN: