1993-06
. RESOLUTION NO. NE-93-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW ENCINITAS COMMUNITY
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS
APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
l5,576 SQUARE FOOT CREDIT UNION BUILDING
LOCATED AT 501 N. EL CAMINO REAL AT THE CORNER OF
EL CAMINO REAL AND GARDEN VIEW DRIVE
(APN: 257-470-03)
(CASE NO. 93-061 DR/EIA)
WHEREAS, San Diego County Credit Union/George Foster applied
for a Design Review Permit pursuant to Chapter 23.08 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Encinitas and Environmental Initial
Study pursuant to the State of California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) to allow a 15,576 square foot credit union building; and
WHEREAS, the property is located at 501 N. El Camino Real at
the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Garden View Drive, APN:
257-470-03 and more legally described as:
Lot 3 of the City of Encinitas Tract No. 4255, in the City of
. Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of California according
to Map thereof No. 11909, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County on October 1, 1987.
Reserving therefrom a non-exclusive easement for road access
purposes over, along and across the northerly 15' of the
westerly 220 feet of said Lot 3.
Said easement is to be appurtenant to and for the use and
benefit of the present and future owners of all or any portion
of Lot 2 of said Map No. 11909.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on application No.
93-061 DR/EIA on June 15, 1993 by the New Encinitas Community
Advisory Board who considered without limitation:
1. The Agenda Report for the June 15, 1993 meeting;
2. The adopted General Plan, Zoning Code and associated Land
Use Maps;
3. Oral Evidence received at the hearing;
4. Written evidence submitted with the application and at
the hearing;
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. 5. Plans submitted by the applicant and dated received by
the City of Encinitas on April 15, 1993 consisting of
five sheets of the Site Plan, Floor Plan, Building
Elevations, Preliminary Grading Plans, and Phasing Plan
and a revised Conceptual Planting Plan/Site Lighting
Plan/Signage Plan submitted April 29, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the New Encinitas Community Advisory Board made the
required findings pursuant to Chapter 23.08 of the Encinitas
Municipal Code:
(See Exhibit "A")
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Encinitas Community
Advisory Board, acting as the decision-making body and the Lead
Agency, has reviewed the Environmental Initial Assessment and in
their independent judgement adopts a Negative Declaration for the
project pursuant to CEQA and the City's Environmental Review
Guidelines in accordance with the Environmental Initial Assessment.
The Mitigations recommended by the Initial Assessment have been
made conditions of project approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the application
for Design Review/Environmental Initial Assessment 93-061 is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
A. STANDARD CONDITIONS:
. 1. This approval will expire on June 15, 1995, two years
after the approval of this project, unless the conditions
have been met or an extension has been approved pursuant
to the Municipal Code.
2. This approval may be appealed to the Planning Commission
within 15 calendar days from the date of this approval.
3. At all times during the effective period of this permit,
the applicant shall obtain and maintain in valid force
and effect, each and every license and permit required by
a governmental agency for the operation of the authorized
activity.
4. At no time during the effective period of this permit
shall the applicant be delinquent in the payment of taxes
or other lawful assessments relating to the property
which is the subject of this permit.
5. In the event that any of the conditions of this permit
are not satisfied, the Community Development Department
shall cause a noticed hearing to be set before the
authorized agency to determine why the City of Encinitas
should not revoke this permit.
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. 6. Upon a showing of compelling public necessity
demonstrated at a noticed hearing, the City of Encinitas,
acting through the authorized agency, may add, amend or
delete conditions and regulations contained in this
permit.
7. Nothing in this permit shall relieve the applicant from
complying with the conditions and regulations generally
imposed upon activities similar in nature to the activity
authorized by this permit.
8. Nothing in this permit shall authorize the applicant to
intensify the authorized activity beyond that which is
specifically described in this permit and the site plan
on file with the Community Development Department.
9. All applicable development impact and project processing
fees are to be paid prior to building permit issuance.
B. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:
10. The Design Review Permit is approved as set forth on the
plans received by the City of Encinitas on April 15, 1993
consisting of five sheets: Site Plan, Floor Plan,
Phasing Plan, Preliminary Grading Plan and Building
. Elevations and revised Conceptual Planting Plan/Site
Lighting/Signage Plan dated received by the City of
Encinitas on April 29, 1993, which are on file in the
Department of Community Development and shall not be
modified without review and approval by the authorized
agency; or as permitted by the Municipal Code.
11. The landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the
approved landscape plans, including the statement
"landscaping shall be regularly maintained in a healthy
condition free of weeds, trash and debris. II The
landscape plan shall conform to the provisions of Chapter
23.26 of the Municipal Code. Further, all gravel color
to be a buff or earth tone color.
12. The two parking spaces on each side of the southerly
entrance to the project are to be landscaped to allow for
a two vehicle stacking area at the driveway intersection
with Garden View Drive.
13. Sign plans including, but not limited to, wall signs,
monument signage and directional signage, are to be
submitted, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development, at the time of plan check of the
building.
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. 14. A turn around space to the satisfaction of the Traffic
Engineer, is to be provided at the east end of the dead
end aisle in the parking lot.
15. Low groundcover is to be used on those portions of the
medians which serve as overhang area for automobiles.
All trees planted within 5' of paving and structures are
to be installed with an approved "deep root barrier" to
prevent intrusive roots from damaging paved surfaces.
16. The trash enclosure and applicable recycling containers
are to be contained within 6' high walls which are to
match the structure and shall be provided with view
obstructing gates.
17. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall
be architecturally integrated, shielded from view and
sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as
required and approved by the Community Development
Department. No portion of the roof structure is to
exceed the maximum 30' height limit permitted in Section
30.20.010 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code.
The metal roof to be a more weathered coppery brown
color, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development. Sample to be submitted to the Community
. Development Department prior to building permi t approval.
18. All retaining walls located in the landscaped islands are
to be a split face block wall or decorative wall.
19. Location of ATM drive-through machines located at the
northeast corner of the lot subject to review and comment
by the Sheriff's Department.
20. If feasible, the bridge structure shown on the approved
plans is the preferred option over the walkway from the
upper parking lot level.
21. Prior to occupancy of the approved credit union, the
property owner shall cause to be recorded a Covenant
regarding real property which sets forth this grant of
approval. The covenant shall be in form and content
satisfactory to the Director of Community Development.
Fire Department:
22. Posting of Roadways: Emergency access roadways when
required shall be properly identified as per Fire
Department Standards.
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. 23. Access Roadways: The clear and unobstructed paved width
of a fire access roadway shall not be less than 24'.
24. Combustible Materials: Prior to the delivery of
combustible materials on site, water and sewer systems
shall satisfactorily pass all required tests and be
connected to the public water and sewer systems. In
addition, the first lift of asphalt paving shall be in
place to provide a permanent all-weather access for
emergency vehicles. Said access shall be maintained to
the satisfaction of the Fire District.
25. Obstruction: All traffic lanes shall be a minimum of 24'
wide during construction and shall be maintained clear
and free of obstructions during construction in
accordance with Fire District Policy.
26. Address numbers shall be clearly visible from the street
fronting the structure. The height of the numbers shall
conform to the Fire District Standards. The monument
sign shall clearly identify the address of the subject
site with 18" high letters.
27. Structure shall be protected by an automatic fire
sprinkler system. Sprinkler systems shall be installed
to the satisfaction of the Fire District.
. 28. Prior to Final Occupancy approval, the developer shall
submit to the Community Development Department a letter
from the Fire District stating that all development
impact, plan check, and/or cost recovery fees have been
paid or secured to the satisfaction of the Fire District.
29. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM:
In accordance with the approved plans for this project,
the Community Development Department shall monitor the
following required Mitigations and shall sign off the
report requirements to assure that the mitigations are
implemented prior to final approval of the building plans
and/or final occupancy approval:
A. Conformance with the grading report to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
B. Vehicle ingress and egress to the property from EI
Camino Real shall be right turn in/right turn out
only.
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. C. Heavy trucks accessing and egressing the property
during the construction phase shall enter and leave
the project site by way of EI Camino Real and other
major roadways. Residential streets shall be
avoided. This measure shall not restrict heavy
trucks from the use of the Garden View Road
entrance to the project site.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June 1993, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Beck, DeGaillez, Edde, Felker, Wilkey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None L./~
Vir~~ Felker, Chairperson of the
New Encinitas Community Advisory
Board, City of Encinitas
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ATTEST:
Craig Olson, Assistant Planner
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. EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. NE-93-06
CASE NO.: 93-061 DR/EIA
FINDINGS FOR DESIGN REVIEW (CHAPTER 23.08 MUNICIPAL CODE)
A. The project design is consistent with the General Plan, a
Specific Plan or the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Facts: The project meets all applicable development standards
contained in Chapter 30.20 of the City of Encinitas Municipal
Code. Credit union facilities are permitted by right in the
Office Professional zone.
Conclusion: The New Encinitas Community Advisory Board finds
that the proposed credit union facility is consistent with the
Municipal Code and the General Plan. There is no Specific
Plan approved in the area of the project site.
B. The project design is substantially consistent with the City's
Design Review Guidelines.
. Facts: Chapter 23.08 of the Municipal Code contains Design
Review Guidelines with which the authorized agency must find
the project substantially consistent in order to warrant
approval.
Discussion:
1. Site Design: The Board finds that there is adequate
circulation in the parking lot area, and that there is no
conflict with the vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to the
walkways and landscaped areas. Further, due to the minimal
amount of deliveries made to the credit union, a standard size
loading space is not required. The property is currently
graded into pads and contains no significant natural assets.
2. Building Design: The Board finds that sufficient details
are designed for the building that will create harmony and
continuity among all the elements. The materials used are
brick and stone colors and weathered copper color, and there
is consistency among all elevations. The roof design as
conditioned that all roof appurtenances are to be screened
from view, is appropriate for the structure, and the building
is otherwise in substantial conformance with the design
criteria of Chapter 23.08 relating to building design.
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. 3. Landscape Design: Landscaping has been used to soften the
appearance of the building, to break up the parking lot and to
provide aesthetic elements of common theme throughout the
project.
Conclusion: Therefore, the Board finds that the project is in
substantial conformance with the Design Review Guidelines of
Chapter 23.08 of the Municipal Code.
C. The project would not adversely effect the health, safety or
general welfare of the Community.
Facts: The project has received a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and no potential negative affects on the health,
safety or general welfare of the Community have been
identified in conjunction with this project. All public
services and utilities are available to this project.
Conclusion: Therefore, the Board finds that the project would
not adversely affect the health, safety or general welfare of
the Community.
D. The project would not cause the surrounding neighborhood to
depreciate materially in appearance or value.
. Facts: The surrounding neighborhood is Office Professional.
Further, the properties on the north and west are vacant.
Discussion: The proposed project is located in a
predominately vacant subdivision with the exception of a
restaurant facility to the south. Across El Camino Real is
the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan area, which is used for
agricul tural production at this time. The predominately brick
material of the building is consistent with the medical
complex building to the south of the project, and the
different planes and use of architectural features of the
building are consistent with the athletic facility to be
located at the terminus of Garden View Court to the east of
the project.
Conclusion: Therefore, the Board finds that the design of the
project would not detrimentally affect the appearance or
values of the surrounding neighborhood.
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