La Mesa City Council
April 9, 2024

Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 24 February 12, 2024
City of La Mesa / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan Company Name Oregon Department of Transportation
Address 555 13th Street
City Salem
State OR
Zip 97301
Phone 503-986-3839 (Office)
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Transportation Electrification Program Manager, Climate Office Contact Name Mary Brazell
Contact Phone 503-779-7436 (Cell)
Company Name San Diego Association of Governments
Address 11800 Clark Street
City San Diego
State CA
Zip 92101
Phone 650-799-3664
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Contact Name Danielle Kochman
Contact Phone 650-799-3664
Company Name EV Charging Solutions
Address 11800 Clark Street
City Arcadia
State CA
Zip 91006
Phone 818-535-9391
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Chief Financial Office EV Charging Solutions
Contact Name Gustavo Occhiuzzo
Contact Phone 818-535-9391
Company Name Sunpower 4U, LLC
Address 213 Ocean Avenue, #B
City Seal Beach
State CA
Zip 90740
Phone 562-716-32958
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Rue Pillips
Contact Name Rue Phillips
Contact Phone 562-176-3295

CONTRACT EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES

Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 25 February 12, 2024
City of La Mesa / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan COST PROPOSAL Subconsultant Staff Total Hours
Direct
Expenses Project Total
Principal
Project
Manager
Engineer /
Planner Analyst Technical Editor
Associate
Technician
Enid
Joffe
Raoul
Wood
Aaron
Hardy
Windell
Pascasio
$295 $250 $190 $170 $155 $195 $175 $181.50 $192.50 $192.50 Task 1. Project Management 5 13 18 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 46 $9,895

1.1 Kick-off Meeting 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

1.2 Biweekly Virtual Meetings 3 8 12 0 0 0 8 0 0 0

1.3 Monthly Project Management & Invoicing 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Task 2. Stakeholder Engagement 5 19 46 36 0 0 28 0 0 0 134 $25,985

2.1 Create Engagement Plan 2 2 12 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

2.2 Project Advisory Committee Meetings 3 9 16 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

2.3 Open House Engagement & Listening S
essions (2) 0 6 20 12 0 0 16 0 0 0 $1,200

2.4 Interactive Website 0 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0
Task 3: Gap Assessment 4 10 36 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 60 $12,270

3.1 Inventory Existing Infrastructure, Prospective
Sites, ADA Compliance & Grid Capacity 1 2 12 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

3.2 Select Appropriate Business Model(s) 1 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

3.3 Quantitative Gap Assessment 1 4 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3.4 Recommend EVCS/EV Adoption Goals 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Task 4: Implementation Actions 2 14 0 0 0 0 58 20 20 20 134 $25,570

4.1 Determination of Site Owner Interest 0 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0

4.2 Charging Equipment Options 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

4.3 Constructability Assessment 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 20 0

4.4 Site Assessement & Cost Estimates 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 20

4.5 Preliminary Design 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 20 0 0

4.6 Funding Opportunities 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

4.7 Community Outreach Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

4.8 Marketing & Communications Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

4.6 Policy Recommendations 0 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0

4.7 Training 0 4 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0
Task 5: Deliverables 7 14 26 16 8 24 32 0 0 0 127 $24,745

5.1 Final Report: Implementation Actions 4 8 20 0 8 24 6 0 0 0

5.2 Prioritized Listing of EVCS Locations 1 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

5.3 GIS Mapping 0 0 6 16 0 0 0 0 0 0

5.4 Grant-writing Support 2 4 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Total Hours by Labor Category 23 70 126 52 8 24 138 20 20 20 501 Total Cost by Labor Category $6,785 $17,500 $23,940 $8,840 $1,240 $4,680 $24,150 $3,630 $3,850 $3,850 $98,465 TOTAL $99,665

Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 26 February 12, 2024
City of La Mesa / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan RFP 24-13

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION MASTER PLAN
ADDENDUM 1
RFP 24-13, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan, Section 3-A, Qualifications, is hereby amended to read:
“Has recent experience with or relating to implementing an EVCS infrastructure gap analysis that provided recommended future actions energy performance contracts for public sector clients.

The consultant must have the demonstrated capability in engineering and management to provide a broad range of services. Services should include but are not limited to the following:
● Has the technical capability to address a broad range of systems including electric vehicle infrastructure, grid capacity, electricity infrastructure, charging software, on-site renewable energy systems, and battery storage.
● Has conducted previous EV & EVCS Gap Analysis based on public input that prioritizes social equity considerations.
● Guarantee staff training on EV charging practices and EVCS maintenance. ● Project proposal including financial analysis.
● California-based full-service support office within a drivable distance from the City.

If not within a drivable distance, the Proposer must describe the expected and anticipated availability of employees working on the project, including in-person and on-site visits.
● No pending or recent litigation related to projects within the City of La Mesa in the past thirty-six (36) months.”
Added wording has been highlighted.

All other sections, conditions and specifications contained in the RFP other than those specified in this Addendum shall remain in full force and effect.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 9, 2024
SUBJECT: 1. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 24-16 BOULEVARD

DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S.C.

VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.

2. RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO
ARDURRA GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
$525,000 OF UNALLOCATED ROAD MAINTENANCE AND

REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS TO THE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE

BOULEVARD DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council accept Bid 24-16, Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project and a construction contract to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $6,400,470.95?

2. Should the City Council award a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services in the amount of $110,794?

3. Should the City Council authorize the allocation of $525,000 of unallocated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds to the Capital Improvement Program for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project?

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 9, 2024
Page: 2 of 5
Recommendation:

Adopt the attached resolutions:

1. Accepting Bid 24-16, Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project and awarding a construction contract to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $6,400,470.95.

2. Awarding a construction management and inspection services contract to Ardurra Group, Inc. in the amount of $110,794.

3. Authorize the allocation of $525,000 of unallocated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds to the Capital Improvement Program for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds for the project are available in the following accounts:

BID 24-16 CONSTRUCTION AWARD TO SC VALLEY

CIP FUND SOURCE AMOUNT

REQUESTED
AMOUNT

AVAILABLE
FEMA Project Grant $1,057,082.70 $1,057,082.70
RMRA (SB1) 24 $1,033,262.87 $1,113,202.87
ARPA Project Allocation $2,513,420.00 $2,513,420.00
TransNet Storm Drain 21-24 $955,313.00 $1,181,405.00
HUTA Storm Drain 20,23,24 $575,505.38 $713,878.40
Sewer Improvements 20 $265,887.00 $504,142.66
TOTAL $6,400,470.95 $7,083,131.63
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AWARD FOR BID 24-16 TO ARURRA

CIP FUND SOURCE AMOUNT

REQUESTED
AMOUNT

AVAILABLE
TransNet Storm Drain 24 $100,000.00 $200,000.00
HUTA Storm Drain 24 $10,794.00 $138,373.02
TOTAL $110,794.00 $338,373.02

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 9, 2024
Page: 3 of 5
City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

BACKGROUND:

The area surrounding 69th Street and Boulevard Drive has had frequent flooding problems during storm events. In the past decade, the area has flooded numerous times, leading to adverse traffic impacts and damage to surrounding property. Designing and constructing a fix to this flooding issue has been a priority for the City’s Public Works Department for several years. The project design/coordination phase has had challenges that have now been resolved including property issues, City of San Diego right of way coordination, and major utility conflicts.

The project will construct a 200-foot-long double 8-ft x 5-ft concrete box culvert designed to join the upstream box culvert with a downstream box culvert located within the Salvation Army Kroc Center Parking Lot. The project is designed to alleviate the flooding issue that occurs at the vacant city-owned property at the southeast corner of 69th Street and Boulevard Drive.

In 2019, $1,293,750 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was awarded to the City for this project. This grant funding expires in September 2025.

In addition to the FEMA grant, the La Mesa City Council has allocated American Recovery Act (ARPA) funds to the project, totaling $2,513,420. Additional Capital Improvement Program funds including TransNet, Highway User Tax Account (HUTA), the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and the sewer fund are also recommended to fully fund the project.

DISCUSSION:

On October 30, 2023, the City posted a notice inviting bids and documents were distributed to 48 registered plan holders on the Planet Bids portal. On December 1, 2023, the City received one bid electronically. The lowest responsible bidder was S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. with a bid amount of $6,877,749. The bid was rejected by La Mesa City Council resolution 2023-143 on the basis that the bid was significantly over the engineers estimate of $3,000,000; and Council directed staff to re-evaluate the bid and cost estimate, and re-bid the project.

In January 2024, the City contracted with NV5, Inc., to perform a third-party cost estimate of the project. The results of that cost estimate was in line with what was initially estimated of $3,000,000 to $4,300,000.

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Date: April 9, 2024
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On February 21, 2024, the City posted a notice inviting bids and documents were distributed to 44 registered plan holders on the Planet Bids portal. On March 21, 2024, the City received two bids electronically. The lowest responsible bidder was S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. with a bid amount of $6,400,470.95. A summary of bid results is shown in Attachment D.

Contract time for completion of the project is 120 working days. The work is tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2024 and be completed this fall. The City will notify the affected properties of the planned work and additional notices will be provided prior to the start of the construction. This project is subject to City of La Mesa Project Labor Agreement requirements.

A project of this financial magnitude and scope require full-time construction management and inspection. It is recommended to award Ardurra Group, Inc., a contract to manage, monitor and inspect the construction of the project and oversee compliance with the contract documents. The Ardurra inspector will be reporting to the City’s project manager on a daily basis. In addition to the inspection services, the inspector will coordinate with the contractor for public notifications and access to private properties. Ardurra’s fee to perform the services is $110,794.

A request for fiscal year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending from the Federal government has also been applied for this project. If this additional funding is awarded, it will be used for enhancements to the project over and above the current scope of work and to replace some of the currently programmed funds for this contract award.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolutions:

1. Accepting Bid 24-16, Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project, awarding a construction contract to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $6,400,470.95.

2. Awarding a task order to Ardurra, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services in the amount of $110,794.

3. Authorizing the allocation of $525,000 of unallocated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds to the Capital Improvement Program for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 9, 2024
Page: 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Attachments:

A: Resolution- Construction Contract Award
B: Resolution- Construction Management Task Order
C: Resolution- Allocation of RMRA Funds
D: Bid Summary
E: Map

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ACCEPTING BID 24-16, BOULEVARD DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to mitigate the flooding concern in the vicinity of 69th Street and Boulevard Drive;
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2024, a notice inviting bids was advertised and documents were distributed to 44 plan holders; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2024, the City received two bids on the bid opening date and S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder with a total bid amount of $6,400,470.95.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that:

S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc.’s bid in the amount of $6,400,470.95 for Bid 24-16, Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project, was determined to be the lowest, responsive, responsible bid. Said bid is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and execute a construction contract with S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. to perform items of work in the base bid at the prices set forth in said bid for a total amount of $6,400,470.95.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve the substitution of subcontractors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR

BOULEVARD DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, In April 2018, the City advertised a request for qualifications RFQ 18-15 for as-needed engineering services;
WHEREAS, Ardurra Group, Inc., formerly Infrastructure Engineering Corp was selected as a qualified firm to provide as-needed construction management and inspection services; and WHEREAS, the City requires assistance with construction management and inspection for the above listed project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that:

The task order to provide construction management and inspection of Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project for an amount of $110,794 is approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a task order with Ardurra Group, Inc. to perform the work.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on said date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF $525,000 UNALLOCATED ROAD

MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS TO THE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BOULEVARD DRIVE STORM

DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allocate funds from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) in order to fund the construction of the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the allocation of $525,000 unallocated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds to Capital Improvement Program for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

BID 24-16: Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Project
Bidders Base Bid Total
1 S.C. Valley Engineering $6,400,470.95 $6,400,470.95
2 SRK Engineering $7,322,222.00 $7,322,222.00
Engineer's Estimate $3,000,000.00
Bid Tabulation
All bids will be compared on the basis of the TOTAL BASE BID RECEIVED.

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ATTACHMENT E

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 9, 2024
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:

Issue:

Should the City Council approve CDBG funding allocations for FY 2024-2025 and authorize submission of the Annual Action Plan (Attachment B) to HUD? Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submittal to HUD.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no impact to the General Fund. Federal CDBG funds allow the City to support programs and complete projects that support decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. The City’s CDBG entitlement allocation for FY 2024-25 has not yet been announced, but is expected to be consistent with last year’s funding of $478,231. In addition, $166,372 CDBG-CV CARES Act and $20,000 prior-year CDBG are available to re-program. Project budgets for activities proposed in the Action Plan will be adjusted as needed should the allocation amount differ.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

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 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

BACKGROUND:

On February 27, 2024, City Council accepted the proposed CDBG Action Plan priorities and directed staff to circulate the Draft FY 2024-25 CDBG Action Plan for public review.

No comments were received during the public review period.

The CDBG Entitlement Program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. As a CDBG entitlement community with a population of over 50,000, the City receives entitlement funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that can be used to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and community facilities and services, with priority given to activities benefiting low and moderate income communities. La Mesa has participated in the CDBG program since the 1980s.

Project selection is based on community needs and priorities identified through a Consolidated Planning process established by HUD. Every five years, the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan that establishes goals towards addressing those needs.

Annual Action Plans identify specific activities to carry out the long term goals. The process includes multiple opportunities for citizen participation. Fiscal year 2024-25 is Year 5 of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan. A new five-year plan will be prepared during the coming program year, for adoption with next year’s Action Plan. The current CDBG program goals as established by the Consolidated Plan are:
 Improve facilities and infrastructure
 Fair Housing
 Planning and Administration
 Homeless Services
 Public and Community Services
 Conserve the Housing Stock
As presented to Council on February 27, 2024, all of the City’s CDBG-funded activities meet at least one of the statutory goals of providing: 1. decent housing, 2. a suitable living environment, and 3. expanded economic opportunity. The CDBG program goals align with the City Council’s strategies and goals. Projects and activities funded with CDBG improve quality of life and help the City to improve public services and infrastructure and increase financial stability and public safety.

In addition to annual entitlement funding, CDBG-CV CARES Act grants totaling $748,782 were awarded in 2020-21 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Activities

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funded under the CARES Act are not subject to the CDBG program’s annual 15% cap on public service activities. To-date, $582,410 has been expended on two completed projects, a housing stability program that provided rental, mortgage and utility assistance, and a homeless services program that provided supportive housing, housing navigation and case management, testing and treatment, counseling, personal protective equipment (PPE), hygiene kits, and meals. The remaining balance of $166,372 was initially programmed for a homeless housing solutions project that included housing navigation services, motel vouchers, and flex funds for rental applications, utility deposits, and movein cost assistance, but the project was ultimately carried out with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

DISCUSSION:

The Annual Action Plan for program year 2024-2025 (Attachment B) summarized below was developed to align with goals identified in the Consolidated Plan and in consideration of input received at a City Council hearing held on February 27, 2024. In accordance with HUD requirements and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, notice of the April 9, 2024 public hearing and 30-day public review period of the draft Plan was published in the Daily Transcript on March 8, 2024. No comments were received during the public comment period. Proposed project allocations amounts will be adjusted as needed should the actual grant award differ from last year.

Improve Facilities and Infrastructure: Sidewalk Improvements ($262,000) The City’s Sidewalk Master Plan Map identifies streets where pedestrian connectivity needs improvement. Eligible areas where sidewalk gaps occur include portions of Aztec Drive, Gateside Road, and Amarillo Avenue. A CDBG allocation of $262,000, together with $75,000 from 2023-24 CDBG will allow for completion of priority sidewalk segments in low/moderate residential neighborhoods. Locations will be selected based on walking safety and presence of hazards, with higher priority given to locations close to transit, schools, parks, and public interests.

Improve Facilities and Infrastructure: Nancy Drive Street Improvements ($150,000) Nancy Drive, between Gregory Street and Earl Street, is located in an eligible neighborhood. Water runoff has caused the road surface to degrade. To prevent further deterioration of the street surface, installation of concrete gutter extensions is proposed.

The gutter extensions would provide a greater drainage surface. The remainder of the street will then be milled and paved. This project was originally considered for funding in 2023-24 and remains a priority.

Homeless Services (166,372 CDBG-CV)
Ongoing efforts of the City’s person-centered Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) program have identified a shortage of supportive housing options that the City is working to address with the assistance of the Regional Task Force on the

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Homeless. CDBG-CV funds would be used to provide educational, transportation, and housing readiness services to recipients of supportive housing, under the management of the City’s HOME team staff. Planned activities would provide COVID-19 response to La Mesa’s underserved homeless population within the existing CDBG-CV Homeless Services project description.

Fair Housing ($30,000)
Under the Consolidated Plan, fair housing services are funded as a public service program. Fair housing services are provided to the City by the Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) San Diego County. Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing and the contract with CSA helps the City meet this CDBG program implementation requirement. The City’s contribution to CSA, combined with that of several other east county jurisdictions, including the cities of El Cajon, Santee, and Lemon Grove, support this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region. An allocation of $30,000 is consistent with prior years. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.

Planning and Administration ($50,000)
Planned administrative activities in 2024-25 include preparation of a new five-year Consolidated Plan, annual action plan, and performance report, environmental review of projects, contract administration, financial reporting, subrecipient monitoring, and public outreach. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.

Conserve the Housing Stock ($6,000)
Administrative activities associated with the housing rehabilitation loan program include monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.
2024-25 Action Plan Summary
Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Sidewalk Improvements 2024-25 $262,000 Increased or
decreased based on
available funding Nancy Drive Improvements 2024-25 $150,000 Service Programs
Homeless Services (CDBG-CV) $166,372
Fair Housing $30,000
Planning and Administration
CDBG Program Administration $50,000 Reduced as necessary to not exceed 20%
Housing Program Rehab Administration annual cap $6,000

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Total Budget
$664,372
CONCLUSION:

Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submittal to HUD within 60 days of the date allocations are announced or no later than August 16, 2024, whichever comes first, and authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements for specialized professional services with CSA San Diego County.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ Lynnette Santos__
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:

A. Draft Resolution approving FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan B. FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for HUD Funding Programs

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING

SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is an entitlement city in accordance with the regulations of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Guidelines established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has prepared a five-year Consolidated Plan for Community Development which establishes funding priorities for the CDBG and HOME programs for the period July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025;
WHEREAS, the City is eligible for the Home Investments Partnership Program (HOME), a HUD funding program, through membership in the San Diego HOME Consortium, which administers the Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program for first-time home-buyers; WHEREAS, HUD has not released entitlement appropriations to the City and staff has estimated the FY 2024-2025 HUD formula allocation to be $478,000 for CDBG, which has been used to determine the Annual Action Plan activities for funding; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has developed an allocation program based on public participation and policy direction from the City Council; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa affirmatively furthers fair housing by ensuring community access to fair housing as a public service, and the Center for Social Advocacy of San Diego County has submitted an application to provide fair housing and tenant/landlord mediation services in the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on February 27, 2024, and April 9, 2024, with published notification, to ensure adequate opportunity for public participation in the development of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025; WHEREAS, a 30-day public review period to provide the community with an opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025 began on March 8, 2024, and ended on April 8, 2024;
WHEREAS, the City will incorporate public comments received into the final submission of said Plan, which will occur within 60 days after the date allocations are announced by HUD or no later than August 16, 2024 (whichever comes first); and WHEREAS, the City Manager will be authorized to approve any necessary adjustments made to the allocation amounts as described in attached Exhibit A when final appropriations are released by HUD.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows;

1. That the foregoing fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. That the City Council hereby approves the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025.

3. That the City Council hereby authorizes allocation and submittal of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025 to HUD, with the required certifications, applications, and agreements for the full implementation of activities funded under the Plan.

4. That the City Council hereby authorizes the execution of FY 2024-2025 contract between the City of La Mesa and Center for Social Advocacy of San Diego County for fair housing services in the City of La Mesa.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, the City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- ___, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

ESTIMATED FUNDING AND ADJUSTMENTS UPON APPROPRIATION
Expected Resources Summary FY 2024-25
Funding Source Amount
FY 2024-25 CDBG funding (estimate) $478,000
Prior year funding $186,372
Summary Annual Plan for Community Development FY 2024-25 Funded Activity Estimated
Funding
Adjustment Upon
Appropriation
Capital Improvement Program
Sidewalk Improvements
Nancy Drive Street Improvements
$262,000
$150,000
Increased or decreased
based on available
funding
Public Service Programs
Homeless Services (CDBG-CV Funds)
Fair Housing Services - CSA, San Diego County
$166,372
$30,000
Program Administration (20% cap)
General program administration
Housing Program Administration
$50,000
$6,000
Reduced as necessary
to not exceed 20%
annual cap
TOTAL $664,372

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Contents
Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................... 3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .................................................................................... 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 6 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 7 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)..................................................................................... 10 Expected Resources.................................................................................................................................... 11 AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) .......................................................................... 11 Annual Goals and Objectives...................................................................................................................... 13 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ......................................................................................................... 14 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 15 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ................................................................................ 19 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)........................................................................ 20 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ................................................................................................ 21 Program Specific Requirements.................................................................................................................. 24

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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
Program Year 5 Action Plan Executive Summary
The 2024-2025 Action Plan implements the fifth year of the City of La Mesa’s 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) program. The Action Plan designates the City’s funding allocations for CDBG housing and community development programs and activities.

La Mesa participates in the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program as a member of the San Diego County HOME Consortium administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department. The Consortium’s HOME-funded Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is available to current and future La Mesa residents.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The Action Plan addresses outcome performance measures identified in the Consolidated Plan. Individual activities are selected in accordance the provisions of Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 44, Notice of Outcome Performance Measurement System for Community Planning and Development Formula Grant Programs, dated March 7, 2006, which requires specific Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:

General Objective Categories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (DH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability (2)
• Sustainability (3)
CDBG funds alone are insufficient to address the many and varied community needs identified through public outreach and summarized in the Needs Assessment section of the Consolidated Plan. Recognizing the objectives of the funding program and specific program regulations, the City uses CDBG funds to carry out programs and projects that provide decent housing and a suitable living environment benefitting primarily low- and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs determined to be a High Priority will receive funding during this five-year planning period. Low Priority Needs may be funded based on the availability of funds.

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Strategic Plan goals outlined in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan guide investments in La Mesa’s low- and moderate-income communities and form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the 2024- 2025 Action Plan. These four goals reflect the needs identified during Consolidated Planning process.

Infrastructure emerged as the top priority of survey respondents:

Goal 1 – Improve public facilities and infrastructure to promote a healthy and vibrant city environment.

Goal 2 – Promote equitable access to affordable housing through preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services.

Goal 3 – Create programs to prevent and address homelessness and provide access to services.

Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support low- and moderate-income households.

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City successfully implemented housing and community development activities in the previous Consolidated Plan cycle, reaching thousands of low- and moderate-income individuals. Ongoing largescale infrastructure projects, leveraged with CDBG resources, have made a meaningful and permanent positive impact in the community. Through the Center for Social Advocacy San Diego (CSA), the City’s fair housing service provider, more than 300 La Mesa residents were provided with fair housing and landlordtenant services over the past five years.

The City’s affordable housing objective is to provide homeownership opportunities using HOME funds available through the County HOME Consortium. In prior years, the City also issued loans to lower-income homeowners through its Housing Rehabilitation Program, of which four loans are outstanding. No recent loans have been issued due to limited availability of funds.

CDBG resources have primarily been used to complete multi-year improvement projects in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Collier Park and Vista La Mesa Park are representative of complex, phased capital infrastructure campaigns made possible by the CDBG program. In early 2024, a second phase of improvements to the Collier Park Improvements Project was completed. As the majority of CDBG funds were allocated to this undertaking, timely completion was critical to meet expenditure benchmarks.

The need for public services in the community is extensive, but limited CDBG resources have impacted the City’s ability to simultaneously fund capital improvements and public services. An established policy guideline suspends the public service program if the City’s annual CDBG funding allocation is below $450,000. One exception to this policy is that the City may pursue funding for homeless services. The City will also continue to support fair housing services such as those that have been provided by CSA. CSA assists people experiencing housing discrimination.

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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan drives the community engagement process and sets requirements for notification of community meetings and public hearings, and public review periods in accordance with Federal regulations set forth in 24 CFR 91.105.

Two noticed public hearings were conducted in the formulation of the 2024-2025 Action Plan. Notice of the first public hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on February 14, 2024 and mailed to community stakeholders, including non-profits and agencies. Notice of a 30-day public review period and public hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on March 8, 2024. Public hearings were held on February 27, 2024, and on April 9, 2024. Public comments are encouraged and all input is considered in the formulation of CDBG needs, priorities, projects, and activities.

5. Summary of public comments
A significant amount of qualitative feedback on community needs was collected through community meetings, stakeholder consultations, a public comment period, and at formal public hearings during the development of the Consolidated Plan. Those comments provided insight into community needs and informed the CDBG program goals as well as the 2024-2025 Action Plan. Priority needs were identified as infrastructure, community facilities, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Formal public comments for the Consolidated Plan were heard at meetings of the City Council and during a public comment period.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All public comments were accepted and addressed in the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan review.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator LA MESA Community Development
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Community Development Department staff are responsible for preparing and administering La Mesa’s Consolidated Plan.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of La Mesa
Community Development Department
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
The City collaborates with other government and not-for-profit entities in the region to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. These efforts include being a member of the County of San Diego’s HOME Consortium and participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program through the County of San Diego. City staff also works closely with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and other nonprofit health and mental health providers as a part of the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement program.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).

Close cooperation between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies is crucial to providing coordinated assistance, leveraging resources, and eliminating duplication of services. Although the City is not a housing agency and has limited interaction with public and assisted housing providers, staff does encourage and collaborate whenever possible. For example, the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement program works with the full complement of housing providers and service agencies to provide coordinated assistance to the City’s unhoused population.

During the community engagement process carried out in the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with housing, health, mental health, and other agencies and businesses at community meetings, through interviews and an online survey. The outreach list was comprised of 187 agencies and organizations, including:
• Nonprofit service providers that cater to the needs of low- and moderate-income households and persons with special needs, including persons with disabilities; • Affordable housing providers;
• Housing advocates;
• Housing professionals;
• Public agencies (such as school districts, health services, public works); • Economic development and employment organizations; and • Community and neighborhood groups.

Additionally, City representatives actively participate in regional planning and coordination efforts.

Affiliations include:
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego County’s federally recognized metropolitan planning organization (MPO)
• Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH), the region’s HUD Continuum of Care (COC)

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• San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
• Quarterly meetings of local CDBG program administrators As of 2018, entitlement jurisdictions must account for narrowing the digital divide and increasing resilience to natural hazards. To do so, the City consulted with 2-1-1 San Diego, the region’s community information exchange, to understand the efforts throughout San Diego County to narrow the digital divide and bring broadband internet service to a broader swath of the population, especially low- and moderateincome communities.

Lastly, RTFH and the City’s fair housing service provider, CSA, were both interviewed in developing the Consolidated Plan. The City will continue to maintain partnerships with these and other agencies to achieve long-term housing and community development goals.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City works closely with RTFH on coordinated activities such as the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count and provides ongoing support for services and shelters serving those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The PIT provides an opportunity for the community to identify and engage with those experiencing homelessness. The 2023 PIT counted a total 36 homeless individuals representing seven percent of the total homeless population in East San Diego County.

In developing the Consolidated Plan, RTFH was interviewed to provide insight on the challenges and progress on homelessness in the region and in La Mesa.

In response to community concerns and increasing need, the City created a Citizens Taskforce on Homelessness in 2019. Out of that taskforce came the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Program. Launched in 2020 and partially funded with CDBG CARES Act funding, the locally-managed program provides trained specialists, including a full-time outreach worker and mental health clinician, to offer services and housing opportunities to those in need.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of La Mesa does not administer ESG funds; however, City staff did consult with RTFH in developing the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan.

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2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
Agency/Group/
Organization
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
What section of
the Plan was
addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
2-1-1 San Diego Community Information
Exchange (CIE)
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Provided localized data to inform
the Consolidated Plan.

County of San
Diego
County government – Health
and Human Services Agency,
Housing and Community
Development Services, Office of
Emergency Services
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Consulted with various agencies at
the county government to inform
development of Consolidated Plan
Legal Aid Society
of San Diego
Fair housing legal service
provider
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Interviewed staff about fair
housing needs and challenges in
San Diego
Regional Task
Force on the
Homeless
Continuum of Care Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Interviewed staff about
homelessness needs and
challenges.

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No single agency or organization was purposely excluded from providing input on the Consolidated Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Contiuum of Care Regional Task force on
the Homeless
Both the RTFH and the strategic plan goals of the
Consolidated Plan serve to create programs to prevent
and address homelessness and provide access to
services.

City of La Mesa Housing
Element, 2021-2028
City of La Mesa The Housing Element includes housing affordability and fair housing (AFFH) goals consistent with strategic plan goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan.

Climate Action Plan City of La Mesa The Climate Action Plan includes public infrastructure improvement goals to promote a healthy and vibrant
City consistent with strategic plan goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan.

Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Citizen participation is a key component of the consolidated planning process. The City of La Mesa follows an adopted Citizen Participation Plan to ensure meaningful community involvement at each step. To obtain public input early in the development of the Action Plan, the City Council conducted a public hearing on February 27, 2024. Notice was published in the Daily Transcript, a newspaper of general circulation and mailed to a list of 20 local agencies and organizations. At the hearing, the City Council reaffirmed CDBG program goals and priorities established in the Consolidated Plan and considered options for allocating anticipated resources. A copy of the public hearing notice is published in the appendix.

Input received at the first CDBG hearing was incorporated into the draft 2024-2025 Action Plan. The plan was made available for public review on the City’s website and at the La Mesa Public Library. Notice of the 30-day public review period and second hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on xx, xx, xxxx.

The Consolidated Plan, amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at La Mesa City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper
Ad
Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
2 Mailing Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
3 Public
hearing
Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City’s allocation for Program Year 2024-2025 is expected to be approximately $478,000, which is consistent with prior year funding levels. Program Year 2024-2025 is Year 5 of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Planning period.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:

Program
Income:

Prior Year
Resources:

Total:

CDBG Public
Federal
Acquisition,
Administration
and Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
$478,000 $186,372 $664,372 $0 Estimated
funding available
over the
planning period
is based on
2020-21
allocation,
excluding funds
carried over
from prior years
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City has been successful in obtaining grants and identifying other funds to commit to Consolidated Plan priorities for capital improvement projects. In 2021, the City received $3 million in State Parks and Recreation funding for Collier Park Master Plan improvements. La Mesa Park & Recreation funds were also used to resurface and restripe the tennis court in Collier Park for dual use as a pickleball court.

In recent years, the City has received $10.4 million in grant funding towards bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, much of which has been located in low-moderate income neighborhoods or adjacent to schools serving low-moderate income areas. The West La Mesa Street Improvement Project, a $6 million undertaking, completed a new road, Junior High Drive, completed missing sidewalk links, and provided over five miles of new Class II or Class III bike lanes adjacent to Helix High School and

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La Mesa Arts Academy, which are within walking distance of and served by surrounding CDBG-eligible neighborhoods. The City actively applies for grants to complete infrastructure projects in low-moderate income neighborhoods.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Activities to be funded include drainage and street improvements in a residential street in the heart of a low/moderate income neighborhood and sidewalk improvements in public right-of-way in low/moderate neighborhoods.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$412,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 28530
Persons Assisted
2 Homeless
Services
2020 2025 Homeless Homeless CDBG-CV:
$166,372
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 20 Persons
Assisted
3 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Fair Housing CDBG:
$30,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 100
Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Administration Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$50,000
5 Conserve the
Housing Stock
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$6,000
Table 6 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Improve Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improve and provide public and community facilities, and make necessary infrastructure improvements to serve low- and moderate-income persons.

Homeless Services Provide support for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Fair Housing Provide fair housing services to foster equal housing opportunity.

Planning and Administration Program regulations allow the expenditure of up to 20 percent of the annual allocation to support program administration and planning activities. For the past two years, the City has committed 10-15 percent of the annual grant to fund staff and other administrative costs.

Conserve the Housing Stock Manage the housing rehabilitation loan program. Although there are currently no new loans being granted, there are administrative costs associated with monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork.

AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
This plan outlines the action steps that the City will use to address housing and community development needs in the City. The plan includes a listing of activities the City will undertake during FY 2024-2025, utilizing a CDBG funding allocation of $478,000 and prior year resources. # Project Name
1 Sidewalk Improvements
2 Nancy Drive Improvements
3 Homeless Services
4 Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
5 Program Administration
6 Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the lack of financial and staff resources. Each year, the City Council selects high priority projects for funding. Other projects, which are high priority and are important to the City’s community development goals, are not funded. In spite of limited financial resources, the City strives to successfully complete at least one high priority community development project each year.

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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Sidewalk Improvements
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $262,000
Description The City’s Sidewalk Master Plan Map identifies streets where pedestrian connectivity needs improvement. Eligible areas where sidewalk gaps occur include portions of Aztec Drive, Gateside Road, and Amarillo Avenue.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 5,460 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities A CDBG allocation $262,000, together with a prior-year allocation of $75,000 will allow for completion of priority sidewalk segments in lowmoderate residential neighborhoods. Locations will be selected based on walking safety and presence of hazards with higher priority given to locations close to transit, schools, parks, and public interests. 2 Project Name Nancy Drive Street Improvements
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Nancy Drive is located in an eligible neighborhood. Water runoff has caused the road surface to degrade. To prevent further deterioration of the street surface, installation of concrete gutter extensions is proposed. The gutter extensions will provide a greater drainage surface.

Target Date June 2025

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 1,100 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities A CDBG allocation of $150,000 will allow for installation of concrete gutter extensions, followed by milling and paving of the street. 3 Project Name Homeless Services
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Homeless Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Services
Funding CDBG-CV: $ 166,372
Description Support for the homeless and those at risk from becoming homeless to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 by providing guidance, shelter, and care.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 20 persons are expected to benefit from this project.

Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Planned activities include providing educational, transportation, and housing readiness services to recipients of supportive housing. 4 Project Name Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Fair Housing / Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Fair Housing / Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $30,000
Description The Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) of San Diego County provides fair housing services to the City.

Target Date June 2025

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 100 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing. The contract with CSA San Diego County helps the City meet this CDBG implementation requirement. The City's contribution to CSA, combined with that of several other jurisdictions including the Cities of El Cajon, Santee, National City, and Chula Vista, supports this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region.
5 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description CDBG Administration is the responsibility of the Community Development Department.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Administrative activities include preparing the Consolidated Plan, annual plans and reports, public outreach, environmental review of projects, labor compliance monitoring, contract administration, subrecipient monitoring, and fair housing testing. Staff also maintains and updates the low-moderate eligible areas map.
6 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Administration Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Planning and Administration / Conserve the Housing Stock Needs Addressed Planning and Administration / Conserve the Housing Stock

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Funding CDBG: $6,000
Description Loan portfolio management for the housing rehabilitation program.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Although no new loans are being granted, there are administrative costs associated with monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City is committed to a policy that uses CDBG funds to construct public improvements that benefit lower income neighborhoods or special needs populations. While there is some overlap between lower income neighborhoods and neighborhoods with minority concentrations, the City does not use minority concentration as a basis for distribution of assistance.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
N/A
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Priorities for allocation are based on community outreach efforts and consultation meetings developed under the Citizen Participation process and approved by the City Council. Identified needs have historically included improving aging infrastructure systems, improving park facilities, and affordable housing. With an area of only nine square miles, the relatively small size of the community precludes the need to establish specific Target Areas.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
Public policies can have a negative effect on the development of affordable housing and residential investment. Public policies with potential negative effects include the complex approval process, permitting and other costs that add to project expenses and most importantly, zoning ordinances that inhibit affordable housing development, conversion or rehabilitation.

Actions planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Individual municipalities have little influence over market constraints, but are well-positioned to provide incentives or assistance to help overcome the impacts of market constraints. Governmental constraints to affordable housing development include land use policies in the General Plan, zoning and development codes, development and planning fees, and growth management policies. The City’s Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on July 27, 2021, in accordance with State Housing Element Law. The Housing Element provides policy direction over an eight-year planning period. The Housing Element identifies and provides solutions to address governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of all types of housing, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and single-room occupancy (SRO) units.

A number of recent actions have been taken by the City to reduce barriers to affordable housing. In 2017, the City adopted an Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement State density bonus regulations. In 2019, the City adopted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) ordinances to encourage new ADU development as an effective means to provide affordable housing. Those policies are regularly updated to stay current with State law. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects. In 2022, the City adopted new regulations allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in single-family zones, consistent with State law.

Annual Action Plan
2024
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Program goals established in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the 2024-2025 Action Plan, are as follows:

Goal 1 – Improve public facilities and infrastructure to promote a healthy and vibrant city environment.

Goal 2 – Promote equitable access to affordable housing through preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services.

Goal 3 – Create programs to prevent and address homelessness and provide access to services.

Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support low- and moderate-income households.

These four goals represent the needs that emerged during the development of the Consolidated Plan and specifically address the use of CDBG and HOME funds in La Mesa. Infrastructure was the top priority of survey respondents.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City proactively pursues grant funding from a variety of private and public sources. Over the past five years, the City has been awarded several grants for street improvements that help address safe routes to school in CDBG eligible areas. In FY 2018-19, the City received four Local Highway Safety Improvement Program grants totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation Program Capital Grants totaling $625,000, and one SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Planning Grant for $169,000. These recently awarded funds were to be used to improve pedestrian and bike safety and promote walkability citywide, including in and adjacent to CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The West La Mesa Street Improvement Project, a $6 million undertaking, completes a new road, Junior High Drive, completed missing sidewalk links and provides over five miles of new Class II or Class III bike lanes adjacent to Helix High School and La Mesa Arts Academy, which are within walking distance of and served by surrounding CDBG eligible neighborhoods.

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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The Community Development Department is responsible for the City’s housing programs. Staff is assigned to monitor the status of one “at-risk” apartment project, to manage the housing rehabilitation loan portfolio, and to work with the private sector to encourage the development of new housing that includes affordable units.

In 2017 the City adopted an Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement a State density bonus program to incentivize housing development across all income levels. The program is popular with marketrate developers eager to achieve additional housing density. The City has also adopted, and regularly updates, ADU and JADU ordinances to comply with State regulations. Interest in ADU development remains high and will continue to be an effective tool for providing naturally affordable housing for the foreseeable future. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects. In 2022, the City adopted policies allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in single-family zones consistent with State law. Other ongoing policy updates to promote housing affordability are planned over the next six years as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation.

Currently, construction is underway on a 100 percent affordable apartment project in the Downtown Village on the former site of the City’s police station. The 1.27-acre site will be developed with 147 deedrestricted affordable units.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of La Mesa Building Department provides information to the public regarding lead-based paint regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency. A handout notifies building department customers of the requirement to hire a lead certified contractor. A slide with contact information for the EPA lead safe housing program and the need to hire qualified contractor is broadcast on the City’s government access channel and posted on the City’s website.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families As a small city, La Mesa's actions have little direct impact on reducing the number of families living below the poverty level. The impacts County, State and Federal government policies have a much greater impact.

However, the existing housing stock in La Mesa remains relatively affordable and the City continues to support the production of new affordable housing.

The City has adopted an Economic Development Strategy to define policies and programs to retain and expand local business opportunity. This long-term project is aimed at providing a full spectrum of jobs in the community, which could have a positive impact on very low-income families.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Community Development Department is responsible for implementing the City's housing programs.

The Current Planning division handles the processing of new development proposals. CDBG administration and the housing program are the responsibilities of the Housing and Development division.

The Building division is responsible for housing codes and compliance activities.

The established institutional structure is working effectively. City staff will continue to maintain the established institutional structure and evaluate future improvements through multiple avenues, including the City’s process improvement team.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Community Development Department will continue efforts to foster cooperation between City departments, neighboring cities, the County of San Diego, the San Diego Association of Governments, the Board of the Metropolitan Transit System, other public agencies, organizations and the citizens and business community of La Mesa. The City will work closely with MTS staff to maintain and improve the high level of transit services currently enjoyed by residents of La Mesa, including trolley and fixed route bus services.

The City engages with a number of community stakeholder groups to ensure community needs are addressed. Some of these groups are sponsored by the City, including, the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Mobility Commission, the Commission on Aging, the Environmental Sustainability Commission, the Parking Commission, and the Youth Advisory Commission. Other groups are private non-profit organizations promoting their area of interest, such as the La Mesa Village Association, La Mesa Beautiful, and the La Mesa History Center.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income $0
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities $0

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 9, 2024
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT
2022-0973 (BOULEVARD LA MESA LLC)
DESCRIPTION: A PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON A

VACANT LOT LOCATED ON EL CAJON BOULEVARD,
APNS 470-200-31-00, 470-200-30-00, AND 470-200-28-
00 IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN

DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Does the proposed design meet the intent of the Urban Design Program policies and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone? Is the proposed design consistent with the policies and objectives of the General Plan?
Recommendation:

Ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2022-0973 (Attachment A).

Fiscal Impact:

There would be no impact to the General Fund related to this project. City of La Mesa policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees.

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City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

Environmental Review:

The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 T- 4 Mixed-Use and Transit Oriented Development – Encourage mixeduse and transit-oriented development to support alternative transportation opportunities and reduce vehicle miles traveled.
 W-1 Waterwise Landscape Design and Irrigation – Promote water conservation through landscaping design and irrigation policies to meet municipal water use reduction targets.

BACKGROUND:

The proposed project for consideration is design review of a mixed-use development comprised of one 3,940 square foot (s.f.) commercial unit, three 375 s.f. offices, 16 twobedroom units, and two three-bedroom units, for a total of 18 units. Of the 18 proposed units, two units will be deed-restricted affordable to very-low income residents. The project has requested a waiver for building height pursuant to State Density Bonus Law and the City’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program for a proposed height of 64 feet, or 6 stories.

Per Chapter 24.18 (A7), of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC), Site Development Plan Review and Urban Design Review is required for all new development within the MU zone. The Urban Design Overlay zone prescribes design review by the Design Review Board (DRB), subject to City Council ratification. The DRB evaluates projects for consistency with the City’s Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. On October 25, 2023, the Design Review Board reviewed the proposed project in consideration of the City’s Urban Design Program and recommended approval, with conditions. The Design Review Board Certification of Action is provided as Attachment A.

In addition to design review, the project requires an adjustment plat for the proposed lot consolidation and site development plan review, to be processed under separate discretionary action. The Site Development Plan application is required for analysis as to

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whether development requirements are complied with, design objectives are achieved, and whether any detriment to the public health, safety or welfare would result. Incentives, concessions, and waivers from development standards allowed by State Density Bonus law and the City’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program were evaluated as part of the Site Plan Development evaluation process and are not subject to Design Review. The Site Development Plan and Adjustment Plat were approved by Community Development Director’s Notice of Decision on March 13, 2024, with conditions. Notice of Decision No. 2024-02 is provided as Attachment B. The approval was subject to appeal to the City Council for ten calendar days. No appeals were filed.

Site Information:

The project site is a vacant, 0.3-acre (13,008 s.f.) site that has street frontage on the south side of El Cajon Boulevard, and the north side of Hillside Drive, between Baltimore Drive and Guava Avenue, as shown on the vicinity map. The project site has never been developed. The property is less than one block west of the northernmost limit of the Downtown Village Specific Plan area. The surrounding area is developed with a variety of commercial and residential uses, including shops, offices, services, and single-family and multifamily residences along El Cajon Boulevard. Surrounding development includes the La Mesa Crossroads shopping center to the north, a licensed cannabis dispensary adjacent to the east (7901 Hillside Drive), and single-family residential to the south and west.

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The project site includes a total of three lots located in the C-D-MU (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay/Mixed Use Overlay) zone, as shown on the Zoning Map. Two of the three lots are through-lots that connect from El Cajon Boulevard to Hillside Drive. The third lot is located on El Cajon Boulevard and is only approximately one third the length of the adjacent lots to the east and west, and abuts an existing lot with frontage on Hillside Drive. The adjacent lot to the south with frontage on Hillside Drive is under different ownership, and is improved with an existing single-family residence although the property is located in the C-D-MU zone. The existing residence is proposed to remain. Hillside Drive sits approximately 24 feet above El Cajon Boulevard, and the project site has an overall average slope of approximately 21% uphill from El Cajon Boulevard to Hillside Drive. Photos of the project site and surrounding area are provided as Attachment C. The three lots are proposed to be consolidated through the Adjustment Plat application.

El Cajon Boulevard, an arterial street, serves as a major transit corridor running east-west through the western portion of the City. MTS bus route 1 runs along El Cajon Boulevard to La Mesa Boulevard, and the closest stop is approximately 0.2 miles from the project site located on La Mesa Boulevard. MTS Orange Line trolley is located less than one-half mile away on Spring Street. Also, Class 2 bike lanes are installed along El Cajon Boulevard. Hillside Drive is classified as a local street. Existing improvements along the El Cajon Boulevard and Hillside Drive street frontages include sidewalk, curb and gutter.

On-street parking is available on both streets.

The project site is located within the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay zone, which prescribes pedestrian-friendly residential and mixed-use development, all situated close to the street.

New development is required to include pedestrian realm improvements along collector streets to activate the streetscape. The development standards in the zoning ordinance are supplemented by design guidelines in the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay to ensure pedestrian orientation, a livable environment, and compatible neighborhood fit.

DISCUSSION:

Design Review:

The project appears to meet the intent of the Urban Design Program policies and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone through urban design principles, pedestrian orientation, and site suitability. On October 25, 2023, the Design Review Board reviewed the project plans in consideration of the City’s Urban Design Program and Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay and determined the following:

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Urban Design Principles
The proposed building design is modern, and incorporates exposed concrete, simple, clean lines, and large geometric block forms. No one design theme is required in La Mesa and the surrounding area is comprised of a variety of uses and design. The mixed-use urban boulevards identified within the Mixed Use Overlay Zone are envisioned to be transformed by a mixture of uses including retail, office, and residential. The proposed mixed-use development will add to the City’s variety of architecture and will add interest along the street. A combination of building wall color and materials of exposed concrete, and white stucco is proposed for the building. The use of exposed concrete across all elevations and for the proposed retaining walls creates a unified design theme for the development. Window and door frames are proposed to have a black metal frame. Project plans are provided as Attachment D, project renderings, to illustrate how the development would appear from the street, are provided as Attachment E, and a color and materials board is included as Attachment F.

Architectural interest is provided across all building elevations. Along El Cajon Boulevard, large, floor to ceiling glass windows and doors are proposed on all floors. The use of the large, floor to ceiling windows on the building will bring in an abundance of natural light and will help connect the interior spaces to the outdoors which can be an important feature of the urban environment. For further articulation, balconies are proposed for the residential units facing El Cajon Boulevard, and a mixture of private and public open space is provided on the roof. Under State Density Bonus Law, a waiver will be considered under the Site Development Plan process for the residential balconies to encroach approximately two feet into the pedestrian realm, and to reduce the amount of open space required to be provided on the site. Although waivers are requested to modify pedestrian realm development standards for the proposed balconies and modify the open space requirements, the applicant integrates the balconies and open space features in a way that is integral to the building design and provide further architectural relief to the building. The proportions and massing of the balconies will contribute to community image and human scale and will provide a shade element to the walkable environment below, and the open space provided on the roof will provide further relief for the sixth floor where people will be able to see the open air from the street.

Additional architectural interest is provided across all building elevations with building wall offsets, recessing, and variation in surface planes. On the South Elevation facing Hillside Drive, a combination of exposed concrete and stucco is provided for the building materials. Exposed breezeways provide architectural relief, and helps connect the largely enclosed building with the outdoor space, which is consistent with the North Elevation.

There is a relatively large expanse of white wall that is approximately one-third of the rear building elevation, but this is offset by the variation in surface planes and architectural interest provided by the open breezeways and large, un-tinted windows provided on the rest of the building elevation. The intent of the 40-foot by 50-foot wall is to comply with

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the California Building Code, and create a level of privacy between the single-family residence and the proposed development with the use of no windows. In addition, the blank wall does provide some relief by using a control joint pattern and staggering the building wall outwards.

Pedestrian Orientation
By proposing a mixed-use development that includes commercial space, office space, and affordable residential units, the development will contribute to a livable environment where people can live, work, and shop all within walking distance. In addition, the siting and orientation of the building appears to respond to the pedestrian experience. Along El Cajon Boulevard, the building is proposed to be situated along the public sidewalk with the main entrance to the residential lobby and commercial unit oriented towards the street. The entrances to the building are recessed and setback four feet from the north property line for building articulation, to create a sense of entry, and protect the proposed entries from the natural elements. Display windows and retail shops are proposed on the ground floor level of the building, with more than 50 percent of the total ground floor building frontage consisting of clear, un-tinted glass for visual interest. Further, the orientation of the large expanse of windows on the north elevation provides an element of natural surveillance to El Cajon Boulevard, which can be a major crime deterrent.

In the Mixed Use Overlay zone, a twelve-foot wide pedestrian realm is also required in front of all mixed-use projects along Circulation Element designated streets to activate the streetscape. The project’s pedestrian realm is proposed to be improved with noncontiguous sidewalk, Lion’s Tail surrounding an existing utility vault and transformer, and five Brisbane Box street trees in pedestrian-friendly tree grates. By improving the pedestrian realm, and situating the commercial unit and residential lobby along El Cajon Boulevard, this contributes to the vision of the Mixed-Use Overlay zone to activate the street and provide pedestrian orientation to the currently auto-oriented character of El Cajon Boulevard. Continuity of the pedestrian movement experience appears to be provided, since there are no features visually disrupting the experience such as open parking lots, parking structures, and blank walls.

Surface parking is located at the rear of the building and is accessed by two curb openings on Hillside Drive. By providing surface parking at the rear of the building, parking is obscured from the public realm, and further contributes to a walkable and pedestrian oriented environment along El Cajon Boulevard. The parking exceeds the State Law requirements by providing 23 parking spaces for the residential, commercial, and office uses. In addition, bike parking is located on the ground floor, which can encourage patrons of the building to utilize a variety of transportation modes. In the parking area, an accessible pathway compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is provided to the second entrance of the building, which is located on the South Elevation. The second entrance to the building is at the building’s third floor and is at the same elevation

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as Hillside Drive. Patrons of the development can utilize parking accessed from Hillside Drive and access the residential units, offices, and commercial unit through the building’s proposed staircases or the proposed elevator located at the building’s southwest corner.

Site Suitability
Since the property has an average slope of 21% and slopes upward from El Cajon Boulevard to Hillside Drive, the development is designed to utilize the existing slope as a feature of the site. Grading is proposed across a majority of the site and includes site cut and fill to create level pads for the building at El Cajon Boulevard and the surface parking area accessed from Hillside Drive. The building pad is at 535.25 above mean sea level (AMSL), which is level with El Cajon Boulevard, and the proposed finished grade for the parking area at the rear of the building is 560 AMSL, which is level with Hillside Drive. In order to create a level pad for the parking area, concrete masonry retaining walls are proposed along the east, south, and west property lines. The retaining walls along the east and west property lines would be visible from the street, and are up to twenty feet tall at its maximum near the proposed building, but taper off to reflect the existing uphill slope from north to south. In addition, an approximately ten foot retaining wall is proposed along the south property line, which abuts the property line of the existing single-family residential lot. There are no maximum height requirements of fences and walls in the General Commercial zone.

Taking in the residential area on Hillside Drive, the building will appear to be only be four stories tall facing the single-family residential neighborhood, but the building will be six stories tall facing El Cajon Boulevard, a four-lane arterial road. Although the building is taller than most buildings along El Cajon Boulevard, a waiver from the maximum height requirement was requested under Government Code Section 65915, and the development is oriented in a way to reduce the height from the residential neighborhood to contribute to the neighborhood fit. Due to the existing slope and layout of the property, the project’s Engineer, found that the grading proposed for the development is the least impactive grading design that could be considered since it minimizes the volume of import to the site by working with the existing topography and simplifying the drainage design.

Thirteen Gold Medallion trees are proposed together with flowering accent plants, including Slipper Plant, Red Yucca, and Lion’s Tail, for ornamental landscaping areas in the parking lot and a small planting area on the east side of the building. Lion’s Tail is proposed to screen an SDG&E transformer in the planting area east of the building. Plants have been selected for drought tolerance and to respond to the sun exposures around the project. Although waivers are requested under Government Code Section 65915 to waive the parking standards for the development, which includes parking lot landscaping requirements, and open space requirements, the development is still proposing landscaped areas with a variety of trees and bushes around the development. In addition, shared rooftop decks are proposed for the building. Other site features include masonry

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walls and lighting in the parking area. Trash and recycling facilities are located inside the building, precluding the need for an outside enclosure.

Design Review Board Recommendations
The Design Review Board concluded that the project’s design meets the expected standards of the design guidelines with the addition, to the extent feasible, of the following items:

1. Provide additional landscape planters adjacent to the first-floor building wall or provide raised planter beds adjacent to the curb on El Cajon Boulevard.

2. Work with the adjacent homeowner to provide screening treatment to the retaining walls and fencing/walls surrounding the parking lot.

3. Provide architectural treatment to the 50 ft. by 40 ft. wall on the south elevation, with the addition of color and variation.

The applicant has provided a response to comments addressing the Design Review Board’s recommendations provided as Attachment G. Revisions to the project design to meet the Design Review Board’s recommendations have been implemented into the Project Plans (Attachment D) and Project Renderings (Attachment E).

State Law:

State law requires each city to plan for existing and future housing needs identified in its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). To accommodate La Mesa’s RHNA allocation, the City's General Plan Housing Element identifies sites where the City's RHNA allocation could be built. The subject property is one of the identified sites in the City’s adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element. The proposed affordable housing project helps the City meet its RHNA goals by providing housing units, including two units in the verylow-income category.

As a qualifying affordable housing project under Government Code Section 65915 and the City’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program, the development is eligible for incentives and waivers of development standards. The applicant is requesting waivers to modify open space requirements, the maximum building height, parking landscape standards, and pedestrian realm development standards. The project also utilizes affordable housing parking ratios of 0.5 spaces per unit as allowed by state law (Government Code 65915) for projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop. These eligible waivers of City of La Mesa development standards are allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 and will be evaluated through the Site Development Plan review process.

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Environmental Review:

The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to categorical exemption Class 32 as provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332. Section 15332 exempts infill development that is consistent with zoning, is located on a project site of no more than five acres, is surrounded by urban uses, has no value as natural habitat, would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality, and can be served by utilities and public services.

The applicant submitted traffic, noise, and water quality technical studies prepared by qualified professionals to substantiate a conclusion that the project is eligible for the exemption and would not cause any significant environmental effects. None of the exceptions to the exemption listed under Section 15300.2 would occur.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2022-0973.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:

____________________ Lynnette Santos
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:

A. Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2022-0973 B. Community Development Director Notice of Decision No. 2024-02 C. Site Photos
D. Project Plans
E. Project Renderings
F. Color and Materials Board
G. Applicant Response

CERTIFICATION OF

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTION
FILE: Project 2022-0973 (Boulevard La Mesa)
MEETING DATE: October 25, 2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of a proposed mixed-use development on a vacant lot located on El Cajon Boulevard, APNs 470-200-31-00, 470- 200-30-00, and 470-200-28-00 in the C-D-MU (General
Commercial/ Urban Design Overlay / Mixed Use Overlay) zone DETERMINATION: After reviewing the proposal, the Board made a motion to recommend approval of Project 2022-0973 based on plans
stamped received by the City on September 6, 2023, and a finding that the project is consistent with the City’s Urban Design Program and Downtown Village Specific Plan, subject to the following conditions:

1. To the extent feasible, provide additional landscape planters adjacent to the first-floor building wall or provide raised planter beds adjacent to the curb on El Cajon Boulevard.

2. To the extent feasible, work with the adjacent homeowner to provide screening treatment to the retaining walls and
fencing/walls surrounding the parking lot.

3. To the extent feasible, provide architectural treatment to the 50 ft. by 40 ft. wall on the south elevation, with the addition of color and variation.

The vote on the motion was as follows:

Aye: Board members Santos, Langdon, and Ruiz-Ostmeyer
Nay: None

Absent: None
ATTEST:

Lynnette Santos
Lynnette Santos
Director of Community Development

ATTACHMENT
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3565 7TH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
(619) 916 - 8145 ISSUE DESCRIPTION BY DATE

SAWAYA ARCHITECTURE

SAWAYA ARCHITECTURE
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PRINT TO SCALE : 24" x 36" 05-24-22 CJS FOR DESIGN REVIEW SUBMITTAL 11-17-22 CJS REVISED PER STAFF COMMENTS 01-19-23 CJS REVISED PER STAFF COMMENTS 04-12-23 CJS REVISED PER STAFF COMMENTS 01-25-24 CJS REVISED PER STAFF COMMENTS C35363
REN: 06-30-25

CHRISTOPHER
SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942
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TITLE SHEET

HILLSIDE LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942
T1.0 TITLE SHEET
T4.0 MEANS OF EGRESS
T4.1 MEANS OF EGRESS
T4.2 MEANS OF EGRESS
A1.0 SITE PLAN
A2.0 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN
A2.1 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN, LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN
A2.2 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN, LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN
A2.3 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLAN
A3.0 BUILDING SECTIONS
A3.1 BUILDING SECTIONS
A4.0 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
A4.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
A6.0 OPENING SCHEDULE
C-1 PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN
L1 LANDSCAPE PLAN
L1.1 SILVA CELL DETAILS
L2 IRRIGATION PLAN

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/GENERAL NOTES

1. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SHALL CONFORM TO COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DIVISION OF SANITATION REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS FOR INDIVIDUAL HOMES.

2. BUILDING IS LOCATED IN THE HELIX WATER DISTRICT.

1. PLEASE RECYCLE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE. ASK ABOUT POSSIBLE DUMP SITES.

2. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

3. TEMPERED GLASS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY IDENTIFIED AND VISIBLE WHEN THE UNIT IS GLAZED.

4. ALL NEW GLAZING (FENESTRATIONS) WILL BE INSTALLED WITH A CERTIFYING LABEL ATTACHED, SHOWING THE U-VALUE.

1. ALL PLUMBING TO CONFORM TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AND LOCAL AND OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

2. PLUMBING SHOWN IS FOR LOCATION ONLY.

3. PLUMBER TO VERIFY LOCATION OF SEWER AND WATER LOCATIONS SHOWN.

4. ALL SEWER PIPES SHALL BE 3" MIN. DIAMETER UNDERGROUND AND TOILET; 1 1/2" DIAMETER FOR BASIN, BATH AND VENT PIPES - VERIFY SIZE AND MATERIAL TO COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL CODES.

5. ALL HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE MIN. 1/2" DIAMETER PEX OR COPPER OR CPVC.

6. MATERIAL FOR SANITARY SYSTEMS SHALL BE pvc OR CAST IRON.

ARCHITECT:

SAWAYA ARCHITECTURE
3565 7TH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
(619) 916-8145
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1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK AND SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES FOUND. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.

2. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 EDITION.

3. THESE PLANS AND ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE FOUND IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA TITLE 24 CCR AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.

4. CONSTRUCTION LOAD (MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT) SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHORING AND/OR BRACING WHERE STRUCTURES HAVE NOT ATTAINED DESIGN STRENGTH.

5. WHERE NO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ARE SHOWN OR NOTED FOR ANY PART OF THE WORK TO BE DONE THE DETAILS SHALL BE THE SAME AS FOR OTHER SIMILAR WORK.

6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF ALL UTILITY SERVICES IN THE AREA TO BE EXCAVATED (ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE) PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE WORK TO BE DONE.

7. SHOULD ANY LOOSE FILL/EXPANSIVE SOIL/GROUND WATER OR OTHER DANGEROUS CONDITIONS BE

ENCOUNTERED DURING SITE EXCAVATION THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, OWNER AND ENGINEER SHALL BE NOTIFIED AND ALL WORK SHALL CEASE IMMEDIATELY.

8. THE INSPECTOR WILL RECHECK FOR EXPANSIVE SOILS AND/OR GRADING REQUIREMENTS AT THE FIRST FOUNDATION INSPECTION.

9. SMOKE DETECTORS ARE REQUIRED IN EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY/AREA SERVING EACH SLEEPING AREA. BATTERY OPERATED DETECTORS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.

SCOPE OF WORK SHEET INDEX

CONTRACTOR'S NOTES

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NOTES

PLUMBING NOTES

VICINITY MAP

BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS

PROJECT TEAM
ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOW APPLICABLE CODES:

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2019 EDITION
TITLE 24 ENERGY STANDARDS, 2019 EDITION

IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT, THE MOST RESTRICTIVE CODE SHALL PREVAIL PROJECT OWNER:

BOULEVARD LA MESA, LLC
7551 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
LA MESA, CA 91942
PROJECT ADDRESS:
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS:
470-200-28-00
470-200-30-00
470-200-31-00
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

BEING A LOT CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 1 AND 3 AND
THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 2 OF EVENTIDE, IN THE CITY

OF LA MESA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1781,

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, FEBRUARY 20, 1924. EXCEPTING
THEREFROM THE NORTHWESTERLY 41.00 FEET
THEREOF, THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID 41.00
FOOT STRIP BEING PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT 55.00

FEET SOUTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE

CENTERLINE OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SURVEY IN LA MESA ROAD X1 SD 12, LA MESA.

OVERLAY ZONES:

TRANSIT ZONE
ZONE:

C-D-MU
LOT AREA:
13,008 SF
EXISTING USE:

VACANT LAND
PROPOSED USE:

MIXED-USE

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
EXISTING OCCUPANCY:

NONE
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY:

R-2 (AT RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

B (AT COMMERCIAL)
HEIGHT LIMIT:
46'
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:

I-A, SPRINKLERED (NFPA 13)

CONSTRUCTION TYPE AND OCCUPANCY LOAD TO BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CBC SPECIFIED.

DENSITY:
13,008 SF LOT AREA (1 UNIT / 1089 SF) =

11.9 UNITS - ROUND UP TO 12 UNITS
(2) VERY LOW INCOME PROVIDED =
50% DENSITY BONUS:
18 UNITS ALLOWED
TOTAL: 18 UNITS ALLOWED, 18 UNITS PROVIDED
LOT COVERAGE:
4,645 SF / 13,008 SF LOT = 35.7%
GROSS LEASABLE FLOOR AREA:

COMMERCIAL
SUITE 1: 3940 SF 3940 SF GLA
OFFICE 1: 375 SF
OFFICE 2: 375 SF 1125 SF GLA
OFFICE 3: 375 SF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 18-UNIT AFFORDABLE-HOUSING MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING. TWO UNITS (16.7% PRE-BONUS) WILL BE RESERVED FOR A VERY LOW-INCOME TENANT.

DEFERRED SUBMITTALS: fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, standpipes, emergency responder radio communications system (ERRCS), and underground fire service.

AREAS:

COMMERCIAL:: 3940 SF
UTIL/TRASH:: 695 SF
LOBBY:: 405 SF
STAIRS:: 390 SF
STORAGE:: 375 SF
BIKE STORAGE:: 375 SF
OFFICES:: 1125 SF
UNIT 1:: 969 SF
UNIT 2:: 954 SF
UNIT 3:: 954 SF
UNIT 4:: 965 SF
UNIT 5:: 969 SF
UNIT 6:: 954 SF
UNIT 7:: 954 SF
UNIT 8:: 965 SF
UNIT 9:: 969 SF
UNIT 10:: 954 SF
UNIT 11:: 954 SF
UNIT 12:: 965 SF
UNIT 13:: 969 SF
UNIT 14:: 954 SF
UNIT 15:: 954 SF
UNIT 16:: 965 SF
UNIT 17:: 1109 SF
UNIT 18:: 1120 SF
TOTAL BUILDING:: 24,692 SF
ROOF DECKS:: 1160 SF
PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL:
-11% VERY LOW INCOME
-WITHIN 1/2 MI. TO TRANSIT STATION
REQUIRED: 0.5 SPACES PER UNIT
(18) UNITS X (0.5) SPACES = 9 SPACES
COMMERCIAL:
-MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
REQUIRED: 1 SPACE PER 500 SF (GROUND FLOOR)
1 SPACE PER 300 SF (ALL OTHERS)
(3820 SF)(1 SPACE /500 SF) = 8 SPACES
(1125 SF)(1 SPACE /300 SF) = 4 SPACES
REQUIRED:: 21 SPACES
PROVIDED:: 23 SPACES
PER AB 2097, WITHIN 1
2 MILE OF MAJOR TRANSIT, NO PARKING
REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTIAL UNDER 20 UNITS. 23 PROVIDED.

REDUCED PARKING REQUIREMENTS PER STATE REGULATIONS.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSIONS:

16.7% AFFORD. PROVIDED = 3 CONCESSIONS

NONE REQUESTED
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT:
200SF / UNIT (18 UNITS) = 3600 SF REQUIRED
400 SF PRIVATE ROOF DECKS (2 UNITS) = 800 SF
COMMON ROOF DECK = 420 SF
LOBBY / ENTRANCE = 405 SF
TOTAL PROVIDED: 1,625 SF PROVIDED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAIVERS:

WAIVER 1: DEVIATION FROM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
WAIVER 2: 25% HEIGHT INCREASE TO 58'
WAIVER 3: REQUEST WAIVER FROM DIMENSIONAL PARKING LOT

AND LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
WAIVER 4: 3'-10" RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT FOR

PRIVATE DECKS
NON AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS:
-BIKE STORAGE AND REPAIR ROOM (375 SF)
-PROVIDE BUS AND TROLLEY ROUTE AND MAP INFORMATION

EL CAJON BLVD

BALTIMORE DR
I-8

SPRING ST

ALVARADO RD GUAVA AVE

WOODYARD AVE

HILLSIDE DR CLEARVIEW WY EL CAPITAN DR MILLS ST
SITE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:

LANDSCAPE RESOURCE GROUP
8828 JEFFERSON AVENUE
LA MESA, CA 91941
(619) 497-0556
CIVIL ENGINEER:

CHRISTENSEN ENGINEERING
& SURVEYING
7888 SILVERTON AVE., SUITE J
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
(858) 271-9901

FIRE HYDRANTS
ACOUSTIC:

DBF ASSOCIATES, INC.
3129 TIGER RUN COURT, SUITE 202
CARLSBAD, CA 92010
(619) 609-0712
GEOTECH:

APPLIED CONSULTANTS
1941-A FRIENDSHIP DRIVE
EL CAJON, CA 92020
(619) 258-9000
TRAFFIC:

LOS ENGINEERING, INC.
11622 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
(619) 890-1253

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OCCUPANTS

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10 PROPERTY LINE
PUBLIC SIDEWALK 10 26
26 COMMERCIAL : 3820 SF
150 SF / PERSON =

UTILITY / STORAGE
TRASH
LOBBY 4'-0" 4'-7"
6'-2"
7'-0"
5 UNIT 1 : 969 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5
UNIT 2 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 3 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 4 : 965 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5 5 4'-10" 4'-6" 4'-6"
10 12
2 STORAGE : 375 SF
300 SF / PERSON =
2 4'-0" 4'-0"8'-6"
T4.0

MEANS OF EGRESS
PLANS
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 1 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 2

MEANS OF EGRESS NOTES

REFER TO FLOOR PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.

1. THE MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A
CEILING HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 7 FEET 6
INCHES. (SECTION 1003.2)

2. THERE SHALL BE A FLOOR OR LANDING ON EACH
SIDE OF A DOOR. SUCH FLOOR OR LANDING

SHALL BE AT THE SAME ELEVATION ON EACH SIDE
OF THE DOOR. LANDINGS SHALL BE LEVEL

EXCEPT EXTERIOR LANDINGS, WHICH ARE
PERMITTED TO HAVE A SLOPE NOT TO EXCEED .25
VERTICAL UNITS IN 12 HORIZONTAL (2-PERCENT
SLOPE). (SECTION 1008.1.5)

3. THE REQUIRED CAPACITY OF A MEANS OF EGRESS

SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE DIMINISHED ALONG THE
PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL. (SECTION 1003.6)

4. EXITS SHALL DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO THE
EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. THE EXIT DISCHARGE

SHALL BE AT GRADE OR SHALL PROVIDE DIRECT
ACCESS TO GRADE. THE EXIT DISCHARGE SHALL
NOT REENTER TO BUILDING. (SECTION 1027.1)

5. IN OCCUPANCIES IN GROUPS B, E, F, M, R-1, R-2,
R2.1, R-4, S AND U, WHERE THE BUILDING IS

EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 903.3.1.1, THE LENGTH OF DEAD-END
CORRIDORS SHALL NOT EXCEED 50 FEET.
(SECTION 1018.4, EXCEPTION 2)

6. EGRESS DOORS SHALL BE READILY OPENABLE

FROM THE EGRESS SIDE WITHOUT THE USE OF A
KEY OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EFFORT.
(SECTION 1008.1.9)

7. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY

ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO AN

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (BATTERIES, UNIT EQUIPMENT

OR AN ONSITE GENERATOR) THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY

ILLUMINATE THE EXIT SIGNS FOR A DURATION OF NOT LESS
THAN 90 MINUTES.

8. N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 2 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 1
N
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63 5
UNIT 5 : 969 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5
UNIT 6 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 7 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 8 : 965 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5 5
26 4'-10" 4'-6" 4'-6"
73 50
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2 2
BIKE STORAGE : 375 SF
300 SF / PERSON =
53 5
UNIT 9 : 969 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5
UNIT 10 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 11 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 12 : 965 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5 5
63 13 26 4'-10" 4'-6" 4'-6"
3 3
OFFICE : 375 SF
150 SF / PERSON =
T4.1

MEANS OF EGRESS
PLANS
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 3 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 2

MEANS OF EGRESS NOTES

REFER TO FLOOR PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.

1. THE MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A
CEILING HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 7 FEET 6
INCHES. (SECTION 1003.2)

2. THERE SHALL BE A FLOOR OR LANDING ON EACH
SIDE OF A DOOR. SUCH FLOOR OR LANDING

SHALL BE AT THE SAME ELEVATION ON EACH SIDE
OF THE DOOR. LANDINGS SHALL BE LEVEL

EXCEPT EXTERIOR LANDINGS, WHICH ARE
PERMITTED TO HAVE A SLOPE NOT TO EXCEED .25
VERTICAL UNITS IN 12 HORIZONTAL (2-PERCENT
SLOPE). (SECTION 1008.1.5)

3. THE REQUIRED CAPACITY OF A MEANS OF EGRESS

SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE DIMINISHED ALONG THE
PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL. (SECTION 1003.6)

4. EXITS SHALL DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO THE
EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. THE EXIT DISCHARGE

SHALL BE AT GRADE OR SHALL PROVIDE DIRECT
ACCESS TO GRADE. THE EXIT DISCHARGE SHALL
NOT REENTER TO BUILDING. (SECTION 1027.1)

5. IN OCCUPANCIES IN GROUPS B, E, F, M, R-1, R-2,
R2.1, R-4, S AND U, WHERE THE BUILDING IS

EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 903.3.1.1, THE LENGTH OF DEAD-END
CORRIDORS SHALL NOT EXCEED 50 FEET.
(SECTION 1018.4, EXCEPTION 2)

6. EGRESS DOORS SHALL BE READILY OPENABLE

FROM THE EGRESS SIDE WITHOUT THE USE OF A
KEY OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EFFORT.
(SECTION 1008.1.9)

7. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY

ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO AN

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (BATTERIES, UNIT EQUIPMENT

OR AN ONSITE GENERATOR) THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY

ILLUMINATE THE EXIT SIGNS FOR A DURATION OF NOT LESS
THAN 90 MINUTES.

8. N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 4 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 1
N
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5 UNIT 13 : 969 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 5
UNIT 14 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 15 : 954 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
5 UNIT 16 : 965 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
43 53
5 5
13 5 4'-6" 4'-10" 4'-6"
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3 3
OFFICE : 375 SF
150 SF / PERSON =
6 UNIT 17 : 1109 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
6 6
UNIT 18 : 1120 SF
200 SF / PERSON =
6 43 4'-6" 4'-6"9'-0"
28 ROOF DECK : 420 SF
15 SF / PERSON =
28 3
OFFICE : 375 SF
150 SF / PERSON =
3 T4.2

MEANS OF EGRESS
PLANS
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 5 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 2

MEANS OF EGRESS NOTES

REFER TO FLOOR PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.

1. THE MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A
CEILING HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 7 FEET 6
INCHES. (SECTION 1003.2)

2. THERE SHALL BE A FLOOR OR LANDING ON EACH
SIDE OF A DOOR. SUCH FLOOR OR LANDING

SHALL BE AT THE SAME ELEVATION ON EACH SIDE
OF THE DOOR. LANDINGS SHALL BE LEVEL

EXCEPT EXTERIOR LANDINGS, WHICH ARE
PERMITTED TO HAVE A SLOPE NOT TO EXCEED .25
VERTICAL UNITS IN 12 HORIZONTAL (2-PERCENT
SLOPE). (SECTION 1008.1.5)

3. THE REQUIRED CAPACITY OF A MEANS OF EGRESS

SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE DIMINISHED ALONG THE
PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL. (SECTION 1003.6)

4. EXITS SHALL DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO THE
EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. THE EXIT DISCHARGE

SHALL BE AT GRADE OR SHALL PROVIDE DIRECT
ACCESS TO GRADE. THE EXIT DISCHARGE SHALL
NOT REENTER TO BUILDING. (SECTION 1027.1)

5. IN OCCUPANCIES IN GROUPS B, E, F, M, R-1, R-2,
R2.1, R-4, S AND U, WHERE THE BUILDING IS

EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 903.3.1.1, THE LENGTH OF DEAD-END
CORRIDORS SHALL NOT EXCEED 50 FEET.
(SECTION 1018.4, EXCEPTION 2)

6. EGRESS DOORS SHALL BE READILY OPENABLE

FROM THE EGRESS SIDE WITHOUT THE USE OF A
KEY OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EFFORT.
(SECTION 1008.1.9)

7. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY

ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO AN

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (BATTERIES, UNIT EQUIPMENT

OR AN ONSITE GENERATOR) THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY

ILLUMINATE THE EXIT SIGNS FOR A DURATION OF NOT LESS
THAN 90 MINUTES.

8. N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 6 MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN 1
N
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CIRCULATION

HILLSIDE DRIVE
SECTION 2 SECTION 1
(E) HOUSE ON

ADJACENT

PROPERTY

ADJACENT

PROPERTY
(NOT IN SCOPE OF
WORK)
CL

EL CAJON BOULEVARD
CL 13'-11" P.L. TO CURB 55'-0" P.L. TO STREET C.L. 5'-0" P.L. TO CURB 20'-0" P.L. TO STREET C.L.

PROPERTY LINE 113.99'PROPERTY LINE 113.80'
PROPERTY LINE 78.39'
PROPERTY LINE 78.46'
PROPERTY LINE 51.62'
PROPERTY LINE 51.64' PROPERTY LINE 51.64'
10 SPACES
13 SPACES
UNIT 5
7'-10" TYP.
8'-0" TYP.
20'-8" TYP.
16'-0" TYP.
8'-0" TYP.
16'-0" TYP.
20'-9" TYP.
8'-0" TYP.

ELEV.

UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8
EXT. EXIT STAIR
UP
STAIR
UP DN

GRAY HATCH INDICATES

LANDSCAPED AREAS

GRAY HATCH INDICATES

LANDSCAPED AREAS

VAN ACCESSIBLE

PARKING

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
HELIX WATER METER STUB; USE

FOR TEMP METER/CONSTRUCTION
6" HIGH PRESSURE

HELIX WATER MAIN
COX COMM. CATV VAULT

AERIAL SERVICE AT&T PHONE
AND COX COMM. CATV
5'-0"
RAMP
15'-0"
5'-0"
22'-0" RAMP
5'-0"
RAMP
5'-0"
22'-0" RAMP

ADA CURB CUT WITH RAMPS
PER SDRSD G-14D, TYP.

HATCH INDICATES VISIBILITY TRIANGLES IN ROW
PER CALTRANS HDM 205.3 AND 405.1, TYP.
15' OF NO PARKING IN FRONT OF 15'
VISIBILITY TRIANGLE, TYP. AT 4 TRIANGLES
15'-0" 15'-0" 15'-0"

PERMEABLE PARKING

PAVER SURFACE WITH
MIN 75,000LBS LOAD

PERMEABLE PARKING

PAVER SURFACE WITH
MIN 75,000LBS LOAD
PROPERTY LINE 154.93'
PROPERTY LINE 154.79' 1'-8"
5'-9"
3'-0" 4'-10"
5'-10"
4"

ALL SITE LIGHTING TO BE DIRECTLY

AIMED DOWNWARDS AND AWAY
FROM THE SKY AND NEIGHBORS, TYP.
100'

TRASH CHUTE
30' OF CONTROLLED PARKING (CURB
PAINTED WHITE); PROVIDE SIGN
"USPS PARKING ONLY 7AM-6PM"
19'-0" TYP.
18'-4" TYP.
8'-0"
9'-0"
24'-0"
18'-0"
SITE RETAINING WALL, APPROX. 45'

LENGTH, RETAINING HEIGHT VARYING
FROM 3' TO 20'; CONCRETE MASONRY,
FACTORY FINISH GRAY BLOCK; 42"
MASONRY/CONC. FENCE ABOVE, GRAY
LOCATION OF 20'
TALL RET. WALL
LOCATION OF 3'
TALL RET. WALL
SITE RETAINING WALL, APPROX. 40'

LENGTH, RETAINING HEIGHT VARYING
FROM 3' TO 11'; CONCRETE MASONRY,
FACTORY FINISH GRAY BLOCK; 42"
MASONRY/CONC. FENCE ABOVE, GRAY
LOCATION OF 11'
TALL RET. WALL
LOCATION OF 10'
TALL RET. WALL
SITE RETAINING WALL, APPROX. 45'

LENGTH, RETAINING HEIGHT VARYING
FROM 3' TO 18'; CONCRETE MASONRY,
FACTORY FINISH GRAY BLOCK; 42"
MASONRY/CONC. FENCE ABOVE, GRAY
LOCATION OF 18'
TALL RET. WALL
LOCATION OF 3'
TALL RET. WALL
SECTION 3
NO PARKING IN ANY VISIBILITY TRIANGLES, TYP.

APPROX. LOCATION OF NEW FIRE BACKFLOW PREVENTER 12'-0" PEDESTRIAN REALM 5'-11"

SDGE FUSE BOX

SDGE HIGH VOLTAGE VAULT

DASHED LINE INDICATES
WALL OF LEVEL 1 BELOW

NEW FIRE HYDRANT PER

FIRE MARSHAL BELOW

NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONNECTION BELOW
LEGEND
EXTERIOR WALL MOUNT: COMMERCIAL AREAS, ELEVATOR, EL CAJON BLVD

LEVEL LOBBY
WAC LIGHTING MODEL: TUBE ARCHITECTURAL DS-WE08 LED
EXTERIOR WALL MOUNT: UTILITY AREAS AT EAST ELEVATION, TRASH, WAC LIGHTING MODEL: WL-LED210
EXTERIOR CEILING MOUNT: COMMERCIAL AREAS ALONG EL CAJON BLVD WAC LIGHTING MODEL: TUBE ARCHITECTURAL DS-CD08 LED
EXTERIOR CEILING MOUNT: RESIDENTIAL HALLWAY AREAS AT SOUTH ELEVATION WAC LIGHTING MODEL: DOWNTOWN
EXTERIOR PARKING LOT SITE WALLS FOR ILLUMINATION PARKING AREA.

WAC LIGHTING MODEL: MODEL: WL-LED200

EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE AREAS INCLUDING PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE,

PEDESTRIAN REALM LANDSCAPE
ALLIANCE MODEL: GL100 (MR16 LED IN-GROUND LIGHT)
ALLIANCE MODEL: FL50 (LED FLOOD LIGHT)
EXTERIOR EMBEDDED LED STRIP LIGHTING – ACCENT AND PATHWAY: LED STRIP

LIGHT TO BE EMBEDDED IN

RECESSED CHANNEL IN CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE TO ILLUMINATE HALLWAYS,

RESIDENTIAL ENTRIES, AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FAÇADE.

OSRAM LF1200 -G3-830-09 L2 15'-7"10'-1" 15'-7"10'-1" 4'-6" 4'-6"

LANDSCAPING PER

L SHEETS EXISTING STREET TREE

PLANTER & GRATE TO REMAIN

NEW TRANSFORMER

AT GRADE

NEW LANDSCAPING TO SCREEN

TRANSFORMER, SEE L SHEETS

EXISTING SDGE SUPPORT POLE
6' WIDE SDGE PUBLIC

UTILITIES EASEMENT

TO BE VACATED

BIKE STORAGE /
REPAIR
48"
48"
48"
48"

TERMINATION OF EXISTING SIDEWALK
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A1.0

SITE PLAN
1"=10'-0"
SITE PLAN 1
N

EXIT ACCESS STAIR

TRASH ROOM
REC.

LOBBY / ENTRANCE
405 SF 13'-11" 4'-0"
UP
ELEV.
3820 SF

COMMERCIAL

UTILITIES
TRASH
ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL 12'-0" PEDESTRIAN REALM 12'-0" PEDESTRIAN REALM

PROPOSED LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL

SIGNAGE, HANGING FROM DECK ABOVE,
TYP. OF 3; DIMENSIONS 1'X8'

PROPOSED LOCATION OF
MAILBOXES; ALL MAILBOXES TO BE
RECESSED AND STD-4C COMPLIANT
PROPOSED TRASH DUMPSTER PATH;
DUMPSTERS TO BE EMPTIED BY EDCO;
WILL-SERVICE LETTER PROVIDED FROM EDCO 5'-11" 5'-11" 17'-11"

PROPOSED EXTERIOR SITE
LIGHTING, TYP. THROUGHOUT SITE
155'-6"
19'-4" 136'-2" 49'-2" 29'-6" 19'-8" 6'-10" 33'-4"27'-7" 5'-9" 4'-0"

SDGE FUSE BOX

SDGE HIGH VOLTAGE VAULT

AT&T PEDESTAL

NEW SDGE

TRANFORMER
102 103 103 103 103 103 104
106
105
101

NEW LANDSCAPING TO

SCREEN TRANSFORMER,

SEE L SHEETS
15'
45'
6'
40'
30' OF CONTROLLED PARKING (CURB
PAINTED WHITE); PROVIDE SIGN "USPS
PARKING ONLY 7AM-6PM" 33'-4" 33'-4" 29'-8" 5'-2"
31'-3" 51'-3" 31'-6" 27'-7"
128'-2"
35'-9"
10'-3"
7'-10"
6'-2"

NEW FIRE HYDRANT

PER FIRE MARSHAL

NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONNECTION
14'-3"
15'
106
DBL.
405 SF
LOBBY
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
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T C E
I T

CH D AR

E S NE CI L

S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA
A2.0
LEVEL 1

FLOOR PLAN
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN 1
N
GROSS LEASABLE FLOOR AREA:

COMMERCIAL
SUITE 1: 3940 SF GLA
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 1

UNIT 1
969 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 2
954 SF
[AFFORDABLE UNIT #1]
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 4
965 SF
(ada adaptable)

EXIT ACCESS STAIR
DN
ELEV. EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR
UP

STORAGE
375 SF
DECK
97 SF 3'-10"
UNIT 3
954 SF
[AFFORDABLE UNIT #2]
(ada adaptable)
145'-0"
36'-7" 36'-0" 36'-0" 36'-5" 7'-8" 51'-6" 26'-6" 7'-0" 18'-0" 5'-6" 35'-8" 26'-6" 9'-2" 5'-6" 1'-8" TRASH
CHUTE
201 201 201 201
201
202 203 202 203 202 203 202 204 4'-6" 4'-6"
18'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-1" 17'-5" 3'-8" 29'-10" 8'-1"

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
DECK
97 SF
DECK
97 SF A B A B A B A B DC DE H J
106
COURT
UNIT 5
969 SF
(ada accessible)
UNIT 6
954 SF
(ada accessible)
UNIT 7
954 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 8
965 SF
(ada adaptable)
ELEV.

BIKE STORAGE /
REPAIR
375 SF

UP UP DN
DECK
97 SF 3'-10"
DECK
97 SF
DECK
97 SF
DECK
195 SF

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL

NEW EXTERIOR SITE
LIGHTING, TYP.

THROUGHOUT SITE
145'-0"
36'-7" 36'-0" 36'-0" 36'-5" 7'-8" 51'-6" 26'-6" 7'-0" 18'-0" 5'-6" 35'-8" 26'-6" 9'-2" 5'-6" 1'-8" 301
301
301 301
301
302 303 302 303 302 303 302 304 4'-6" 4'-6"
18'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-1" 17'-5" 29'-10" 8'-1"
TRASH

CHUTE A B A B A B A B DC ED H H H J

EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR COURT
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
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LA MESA, CA 91942 T C E I T CH D AR E S NE CI L S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA A2.1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3

FLOOR PLAN
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN 2 N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN 1 N
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 2
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 3

UNIT 9
969 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 10
954 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 11
954 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 12
965 SF
(ada adaptable)
ELEV.

OFFICE
375 SF

UP DN UP DN
DECK
97 SF 3'-10"
DECK
97 SF
DECK
97 SF
DECK
195 SF
145'-0"
36'-7" 36'-0" 36'-0" 36'-5" 7'-8" 51'-6" 26'-6" 7'-0" 18'-0" 5'-6" 35'-8" 26'-6" 9'-2" 5'-6" 1'-8"

PROPOSED

LOCATION OF

COMMERCIAL
SIGNAGE, TYP.
401 401 401 401
401
402 403 402 403 402 403 402 404 4'-6" 4'-6" 3'-8"
18'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-1" 17'-5" 29'-10" 8'-1"

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL A B A B A B A B DC ED H H H J TRASH
CHUTE
106

EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR COURT
UNIT 13
969 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 14
954 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 15
954 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 16
965 SF
(ada adaptable)
ELEV.

OFFICE
375 SF
UP DN
DECK
97 SF 3'-10"
DECK
97 SF
DECK
97 SF
DECK
195 SF

PROPOSED

LOCATION OF

COMMERCIAL
SIGNAGE, TYP.
145'-0"
36'-7" 36'-0" 36'-0" 36'-5" 7'-8" 51'-6" 26'-6" 7'-0" 18'-0" 5'-6" 35'-8" 26'-6" 9'-2" 5'-6" 1'-8" 501 501 501 501
501
502 503 502 503 502 503 502 504 4'-6" 4'-6" 3'-8"
18'-0" 18'-0" 18'-0" 26'-1" 17'-5" 29'-10" 8'-1"

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL A B A B A B A B DC ED H H H

UP DN J
TRASH
CHUTE
106

EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR COURT
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CHRISTOPHER
SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942 T C E I T CH D AR E S NE CI L S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA A2.2
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5

FLOOR PLAN
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN 2 N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN 1 N
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 4
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 5

UNIT 17
1109 SF
(ada adaptable)
UNIT 18

ROOF DECK
400 SF
UNIT 18
1120 SF
(ada adaptable)
ELEV.

AMENITY

ROOF DECK
420 SF
OFFICE
375 SF
DN 3'-10" DECK
97 SF
DECK
195 SF
145'-0"
18'-7" 41'-10" 42'-4" 42'-3" 7'-8" 51'-6" 26'-6" 7'-0" 18'-0" 5'-6" 35'-8" 26'-6" 9'-2"

PROPOSED

LOCATION OF

COMMERCIAL
SIGNAGE, TYP.

UNIT 17

ROOF DECK
400 SF

AMENITY
REST
ROOM
601
601 601
601
602 603 603 604 4'-6" 4'-6" 3'-8"
18'-0" 26'-1" 17'-5"
29'-10"
8'-1"

ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
503 503
F G
D
C
G F
I
I
E E
I
E E I
DN J
TRASH
CHUTE
106

EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR EXTERIOR EXIT STAIR COURT

PERMANENT LADDER

ROOFTOP ACCESS

ROOF DECK BELOW DECK BELOW ROOF HVAC CONDENSERS HVAC CONDENSERS DECK BELOW

METAL TUBE WITH CEMENT

FIBER BOARD FENCING, OR

PERFORATED METAL
SCREen

METAL TUBE WITH CEMENT

FIBER BOARD FENCING, OR

PERFORATED METAL
SCREen 4'-6" 3'-8"
TRASH

CHUTE VENTS
ALUMINUM SUNSHADES, TYP.

PERMANENT LADDER

ROOFTOP ACCESS
400 SF
DECK
400 SF
DECK
420 SF
DECK
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942
T C E
I T

CH D AR

E S NE CI L

S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA
A2.3
LEVEL 6

FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN
1/8"=1'-0"
ROOF PLAN 1
N
1/8"=1'-0"
LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN 2
N
OPEN SPACE AREAS - LEVEL 6

TOP OF FIN. GRADE
TOP OF FIN. GRADE
AVERAGE FIN. GRADE 548.00' AMSL 52'-0" HEIGHT OF BUILDING GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"

PARKING

COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL

ROOF DECK PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE

RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL

FILL SOIL FILL SOIL

CMU RETAINING WALL
3'-0"X3'-0" CONTINUOUS

CONCRETE FOOTING
12'-0"

PEDESTRIAN REALM
1'-11"
GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"
UNIT 4 UNIT 3 UNIT 2 UNIT 1

TRASH COMMERCIAL LOBBY / ENTRANCE
UNIT 8 UNIT 7 UNIT 6 UNIT 5
UNIT 12 UNIT 11 UNIT 10 UNIT 9
UNIT 16 UNIT 15 UNIT 14 UNIT 13
UNIT 18 UNIT 17
UNIT 18 ROOF DECK AMENITY ROOF DECK PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINEUNIT 17 ROOF DECK

AMENITY

RESTROOM
3'-0"X3'-0" CONTINUOUS

CONCRETE FOOTING
3'-0"X3'-0" CONTINUOUS

CONCRETE FOOTING
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942 T C E I T CH D AR E S NE CI L S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA A3.0

BUILDING

SECTIONS
SECTION 1 1
1/8"=1'-0"
SECTION 2 2
1/8"=1'-0"

GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"
3'-0"X3'-0" CONTINUOUS
CONCRETE FOOTING, TYP.

PER STRUCTURAL
3'-0"X3'-0" CONTINUOUS
CONCRETE FOOTING, TYP.

PER STRUCTURAL

PARKING PARKING

ADJACENT PROPERTY

ADJACENT PROPERTY

ADJACENT PROPERTY

CONCRETE MASONRY
RETAINING WALLS, TYP.

CONCRETE MASONRY
RETAINING WALLS, TYP.

TOP OF WALL: 560.50'
BOT. OF WALL: 554.00'
TOP OF WALL: 560.50'
BOT. OF WALL: 554.00'
TOP OF WALL: 560.50'
BOT. OF WALL: 554.00'
TOP OF WALL: 560.50'
BOT. OF WALL: 550.00' PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 6" CONCRETE MASONRY OR
C.I.P. FENCE, TYP, 42" HEIGHT
6" CONCRETE MASONRY OR
C.I.P. FENCE, TYP, 42" HEIGHT
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
0 EL CAJON BOULEVARD
LA MESA, CA 91942
T C E
I T

CH D AR

E S NE CI L

S T A T E OF C A L I F OR N IA
A3.1

BUILDING

SECTIONS
SECTION 3 1
1/8"=1'-0"

GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"

AVERAGE
FIN. GRADE
548.00' AMSL 52'-0" HEIGHT OF BUILDING

PROPOSED LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL

SIGNAGE, HANGING FROM DECK ABOVE,
TYP. OF 3; DIMENSIONS 1'X8'
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
storefront
glazing system
with black metal
frame
exterior door
and window
with black metal
frame
NEW SCREEN FENCE; 2' TALL,

CEMENT FIBER HORIZONTAL

BOARDS, DARK GRAY COLOR

METAL TUBE WITH CEMENT

FIBER BOARD FENCING, OR

PERFORATED METAL
SCREen

PROPOSED LANDSCAPING TO SCREEN

AROUND FRONT AND SIDE OF TRANSFORMER
GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"

PROPOSED LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL

SIGNAGE, HANGING FROM DECK ABOVE,
TYP. OF 3; DIMENSIONS 1'X8'
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
exterior door
and window
with black metal
frame
STUCCO SIDING; COLOR: LA
HABRA "CRYSTAL WHITE";
texture: sand
STUCCO SIDING; COLOR: LA
HABRA "CRYSTAL WHITE";
texture: sand
NEW SCREEN FENCE; 2' TALL,

CEMENT FIBER HORIZONTAL

BOARDS, DARK GRAY COLOR

NORTH ELEVATION
PROPOSED GLAZING AREA: 5905 SF/9900 SF = 59.6% A4.0

BUILDING

ELEVATIONS
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
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1/8"=1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION 2
1/8"=1'-0"

NORTH ELEVATION
1/8"=1'-0" 3

590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL
T/GUARDRAIL 3'-6" 40'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"
STUCCO SIDING; COLOR: LA
HABRA "CRYSTAL WHITE";
texture: sand
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
exterior door
and window
with black metal
frame
NEW SCREEN FENCE; 2' TALL,

CEMENT FIBER HORIZONTAL

BOARDS, DARK GRAY COLOR
STUCCO SIDING; COLOR: LA
HABRA "CRYSTAL WHITE";
texture: sand
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
GRADE/SLAB 14'-0" 10'-0"
590.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 6
593.50' AMSL

T/GUARDRAIL
536.00' AMSL
550.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 2 3'-6" 64'-0"
560.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 3
570.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 4
600.00' AMSL
T/ROOF
580.00' AMSL
T/LEVEL 5 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0"
STUCCO SIDING;
COLOR: LA HABRA
"CRYSTAL WHITE";
texture: sand
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
exterior door and window
with black metal frame
exposed
architectural
grade c.i.p.
concrete
NEW SCREEN FENCE; 2' TALL,

CEMENT FIBER HORIZONTAL

BOARDS, DARK GRAY COLOR
A4.1

BUILDING

ELEVATIONS
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SAWAYA

HILLSIDE
LOFTS
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1/8"=1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION 2
1/8"=1'-0"

DOOR SCHEDULE
MARK SIZE (W x H) TYPE OPERATION MATERIAL FINISH U-FACTOR SHGC REMARKS 101
102
103
201
202
A. VERIFY SIZE AND SPECIFICATIONS WITH MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO ORDERING MATERIALS AND BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION.

B. SEE BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR OPERATION DIRECTION.

C. '*' DENOTES SAFETY GLAZING. ALL GLASS IN DOORS SHALL BE TEMPERED GLASS.

STC
104
105
203
204
7'-6" x 13'-0" 1 STOREFRONT/SWING ALUMINUM/GLASS PAINTED BLACK 14'-1" x 9'-0" 9
3'-4" x 8'-0" 6 SWING
7 12'-8" x 9'-0" 8
3'-2" x 9'-0" SWING BRONZE
24'-8" x 13'-0" 2 STOREFRONT/SWING ALUMINUM/GLASS PAINTED BLACK 16'-6" x 13'-0" 3 STOREFRONT/SWING ALUMINUM/GLASS PAINTED BLACK 9'-8" x 13'-0" 4 STOREFRONT ALUMINUM/GLASS PAINTED BLACK 6'-6" x 13'-0" DOUBLE SWING

W/ TRANSOM
5 106 3'-4" x 8'-2" 6 SWING HOLLOW METAL PAINTED

SWING HOLLOW METAL PAINTED

ALUMINUM/GLASS

SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE
SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE 3'-0" x 9'-0" CORNER WINDOW 301
302
303
304 14'-1" x 9'-0" 9
3'-4" x 8'-0" 6 SWING
7 12'-8" x 9'-0" 8
3'-2" x 9'-0" SWING BRONZE

SWING HOLLOW METAL PAINTED

ALUMINUM/GLASS

SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE
SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE 3'-0" x 9'-0" CORNER WINDOW 401
402
403
404 14'-1" x 9'-0" 9
3'-4" x 8'-0" 6 SWING
7 12'-8" x 9'-0" 8
3'-2" x 9'-0" SWING BRONZE

SWING HOLLOW METAL PAINTED

ALUMINUM/GLASS

SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE
SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE 3'-0" x 9'-0" CORNER WINDOW 501
502
503
504 14'-1" x 9'-0" 9
3'-4" x 8'-0" 6 SWING
7 12'-8" x 9'-0" 8
3'-2" x 9'-0" SWING BRONZE

SWING HOLLOW METAL PAINTED

ALUMINUM/GLASS

SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE
SLIDER ALUMINUM/GLASS BRONZE 3'-0" x 9'-0" CORNER WINDOW 601
602
603
604 12
3'-4" x 8'-0" 6 SWING
10 9'-6" x 9'-0" 11
4'-10" x 9'-0" SWING / SIDELITE BRONZE

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B. ALL WINDOWS SHALL BE DUAL-GLAZED LOW-E2. C. '*' DENOTES SAFETY GLAZING. WINDOWS WITHIN A 24" ARCH OF EITHER VERTICAL EDGE OF DOORS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND WITHIN 18" OF FLOOR SHALL BE SAFETY GLAZING. SEE FLOOR PLANS FOR LOCATIONS.

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3565 7TH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
(619) 916 - 8145 ISSUE DESCRIPTION BY DATE

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RESPONSE DATE: January 25, 2024
FILE: Project 2022-0973 (Boulevard La Mesa)
MEETING DATE: October 25, 2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of a proposed mixed-use development on a vacant lot located on El Cajon Boulevard, APNs 470-200-31-00, 470- 200-30-00, and 470-200-28-00 in the C-D-MU (General
Commercial/ Urban Design Overlay / Mixed Use Overlay) zone DETERMINATION: After reviewing the proposal, the Board made a motion to recommend approval of Project 2022-0973 based on plans
stamped received by the City on September 6, 2023, and a finding that the project is consistent with the City’s Urban Design Program and Downtown Village Specific Plan, subject to the following conditions:

1. To the extent feasible, provide additional landscape planters adjacent to the first-floor building wall or provide raised planter beds adjacent to the curb on El Cajon Boulevard.

2. To the extent feasible, work with the adjacent homeowner to provide screening treatment to the retaining walls and
fencing/walls surrounding the parking lot.

3. To the extent feasible, provide architectural treatment to the 50 ft. by 40 ft. wall on the south elevation, with the addition of color and variation.

RESPONSES:

1. For increased planting adjacent to the curb, see the revised Landscape Plan that has been updated and approved by the La Mesa Public Works Department. It removes the concrete and tree grates behind the curb, and replaces them with landscaped area.

For planters adjacent to the ground floor commercial space, the applicants believe they would encroach into the required accessible route within the site and require pedestrians to enter into the public right of way to travel from different parts of the building, in conflict with California Building Code 11B. Because of this conflict, the applicants do not believe they can add additional planting in the accessible path adjacent to the first-floor building wall. See code section below:
11B-206 Accessible routes
11B-206.2.2 Within a Site
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Exception: An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.

2. The applicant has communicated with the adjacent homeowner Joshua Liberman by text message at (916) 337-1611. The applicant and Mr. Liberman exchanged text messages on 11/24/23, 11/25/23, and 11/27/23. The applicant offered to provide plantings in Mr. Liberman's backyard to help screen the retaining walls and fences that are part of the project. Mr Liberman responded positively to the idea of plantings, but was not interested in meeting to further discuss the project or specific details regarding the fences and retaining walls.

Mr Liberman purchased the house in 2020, after plans to develop the site were submitted to the City. He was given notice that the plans were in process for the land adjacent to his property. The applicant has not heard from Mr. Liberman since asking for a meeting on 11/27/23.

3. In response to the request to provide architectural treatment to the 50 ft. by 40 ft. wall on the south elevation, with the addition of color and variation, please see the updated renderings attached.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 9, 2024
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT
2024-0417 (GEORGEES)
DESCRIPTION: A PROPOSED EXTERIOR REMODEL TO AN EXISTING

ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT
4231 SPRING STREET (APN 499-020-30-00) IN THE

CN-P-D-MU (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL/SCENIC

PRESERVATION OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN

OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Does the proposed design meet the intent of the Urban Design Program policies?
Recommendation:

Ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2024-0417 (Attachment A).

Fiscal Impact:

City of La Mesa policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

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Environmental Review:

The project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301.

BACKGROUND:

The 0.34-acre project site is located at the southeast corner of Spring Street and Palm Avenue, between the downtown village to the north and the junction of State Routes 94 and 125 to the southeast, as can be seen on the vicinity map. It has frontage on improved public streets on two sides and an existing building with two commercial units exist on the lot. The existing building sits towards the northwest corner of the site, with the parking area located in front of the building along Spring Street and Palm Avenue. The existing parking lot is improved with planting areas around the perimeter of the parking area. The project is a remodel of an existing 1,977 square foot tenant space for a new market and deli, named Mamma Mia Mercato Italiano. Photos of the site prior to renovations are provided as Attachment B. Improvements to the building already exist, and current photos of the site are provided as Attachment C.

Curb openings for vehicular access exist in four locations on the site, two along Spring Street and two along Palm Avenue. Existing improvements along the street frontages include sidewalks, curb, and gutter, above-grade utility lines, crosswalks, and a traffic signal. The Spring Street Station, which provides Orange Line trolley service, is located

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approximately 500 feet to the northwest. The site is also served by MTS bus routes 851 and 855. Spring Street serves as a gateway into the downtown village and is also an important arterial corridor connecting SR 94/125 with I-8 1.3 miles to the north.

The project is located in the CN-P-D-MU (Neighborhood Commercial/Scenic Preservation Overlay/Urban Design Overlay/Mixed Use Overlay) zone, as shown on the Zoning Map.

The base zone, Neighborhood Commercial (CN), allows for light retail convenience, including retail, office, and consumer service uses. Nearby development includes restaurants, a coffee shop, and a convenience store to the north, east, and south, and multi-family apartments to the north, east, and west. The site’s Planned Land Use Designation of Mixed-Use Urban corresponds to the Mixed-Use Overlay (MU) zone, which also allows for commercial uses, with an emphasis on neighborhood serving uses that generate pedestrian activity. Additionally, the Scenic Preservation Overlay (P) zone, allows for projects that retain natural topography, vegetation, and scenic features of the site insofar as feasible and incorporated into each proposed development with minimal grading.

The project is located within the Urban Design Overlay (D) zone which requires that new construction and exterior alterations be reviewed by the City’s Design Review Board (DRB) and ratified by the City Council. The DRB evaluates projects for consistency with the City’s Urban Design Program. Although the project is located in the MU zone, the design guidelines of the MU Zone do not apply to this project as pursuant to Chapter

24.18 (A7) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC). design guidelines only apply to new development or remodeling of, or additions to, existing structures that exceeds two thousand five hundred square feet.

On March 25, 2024, the Design Review Board reviewed the proposed project in consideration of the City’s Urban Design Program and recommended approval. The Design Review Board Certification of Action is provided as Attachment A.

DISCUSSION:

The project is a remodel of an existing 1,977 square foot tenant space existing commercial tenant space. The building location is proposed to remain as is, and no parking lot or public improvements are proposed as part of the project. As can be seen in Attachment C, exterior improvements such as the addition of colorful awnings, and new colors and materials have already been implemented, with further improvements proposed in order to meet the requirements of the Urban Design Program. Project plans are provided as Attachment D to illustrate the proposed architectural design, and a Colors and Materials Board is included as Attachment E. The exterior alterations are described in detail below:

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 The existing heavy wood frame canopy and brick columns were replaced with a fabric awning with wood columns.
 The light gray horizontal siding was replaced with white stucco, and the dark gray building and window trim was painted brown and black, respectively.  The location of the main entry door of the business was shifted further north on the southwest elevation.
 The applicant implemented a new fabric awning over the door.  A wrought iron fence was installed around the southeast corner of the building for security purposes. No outdoor seating or dining is proposed within the fenced area.

A special permit reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission would be required for outdoor dining in the CN zone.
 The brick landscape planters below the windows along the southwest elevation were removed, but are proposed to be replaced as can be seen on the Elevation Drawings (Attachment D).
 A mural was painted on the southeast elevation, but is proposed to be removed (Attachment D).

The intent of the Urban Design Program is to assure the future quality of the City’s appearance and to enhance the beauty of La Mesa through urban design principles such as fit, vitality, function, form and texture, access, sense of place, pedestrian interest, and structural orientation. The project as proposed appears to meet the intent of the Urban Design Program policies through the Program’s architectural design principles such as consistency, form and texture, and pedestrian interest.

Design Review Board Determination
The Design Review Board reviewed the project plans in consideration of the City’s Urban Design Program. The Design Review Board concluded that the project’s design meets the expected standards of the design guidelines, further discussed below:

Consistency
The building includes a combination of building wall color and materials of white stucco and red brick with black and brown trim. The new fabric awning has red, green, and white stripes, consistent with the Italian flag. Wood columns painted white exist to support the fabric awning. The Urban Design Program provides guidelines for architectural consistency across all building elevations. A consistent use of colors, materials, and

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detailing is provided on all elevations for the new tenant space. Additionally, by maintaining the brick on the building, the new design fits with the existing architectural design of the nearby restaurant, Carnitas Uruapan.

Form and Texture
Architectural Design features such as variety in the surface planes, forms, and textures through the use of pilasters, variations in texture, planters, shade structures and canopies are all noted as integral architectural design elements in the Urban Design Program. The applicant’s design appears to include these features to provide visual interest to the building. The existing brick pilasters on the building provides variation in texture, and avoids a long expanse of unbroken white wall. Rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed to be screened with gray wood fencing, providing further variation to the building’s color and materials. The proposed planter boxes along the southwest elevation will soften the building exterior and frame the windows, emphasizing and highlighting the business inside. The fabric awning provides additional form and texture to the building, and provides a shade element for patrons of the business.

Pedestrian Interest
The Urban Design Program notes the significance of calling attention to the importance of the entry through features such as roof overhangs, canopies, signs, and arches. The applicant also includes large display windows along the southwest elevation, which creates pedestrian interest even though the existing building is setback a distance from the sidewalk.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to categorical exemption Class 1 as provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301. Section 15332 exempts minor exterior and interior alterations to existing buildings.

None of the exceptions to the exemption listed under Section 15300.2 would occur.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2024-0417.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ___Lynnette Santos___________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:

A. Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2024-0417 B. 2023 Site Photos
C. Current Site Photos
D. Project Plans
E. Color and Materials Board

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B FABRIC AWNING, RED WHITE AND GREEN
C PLANTER, 15' 8" X 2', HEIGHT 18 INCHES
D PLANTER, 11' 2" X 2', HEIGHT 18 INCHESE EXISTING PAVEMENT

F EXISTING LIGHT POLES FACING PROPERTY
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IP65 WATERPROOF, HEIGHT 20', WHITE
G EXISTING LED LAMP UNDER EAVE, 96", 43W,
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DATE: April 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Jack Shu
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 3024 (AB 3024): THE STOP HATE LITTERING ACT, INTRODUCED BY

ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS WARD
Hate crimes in California and in the Nation are on the rise. One form of this is the distribution of hate literature in our communities. Often hate groups print on pieces of paper hateful text against people due to their religion, national origin, ethnicity, race, or other characteristic. These are then dropped off on people’s lawns, religious sites or other locations. It has been difficult curtailing these forms of hate because hate groups find ways to skirt the laws prohibiting such acts.

This bill will further define the Ralph Civil Rights Act of 1976 by expanding the definition of “intimidation by threat of violence” to include distribution of hateful materials on the private property of another without authorization for the purpose of terrorizing, as defined, the owner or occupant of that private property or in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing the owner or occupant of that private property.

Attachment:

A. Draft Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 3024 (AB 3024): THE STOP HATE LITTERING

ACT, INTRODUCED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS WARD
WHEREAS, in 2022, the Attorney General, Rob Bonta reported a 20% increase in hatemotivated crime events mirroring national trends; WHEREAS, one area that has seen a significant rise is hate-motivated propaganda, including hate littering in the form of racist, anti-Semitic and ant-LGBTQ+ flyers, sticker, banners, graffiti and posters;
WHEREAS, data collected by the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Center on Extremism shows a 38% increase in these incidents from the previous year, reaching 6,751 cases in 2022, the highest number of white supremacist propaganda incidents ADL has ever recorded; WHEREAS, hateful materials are often placed directly on the private property of vulnerable community members, without authorization, with the expressed intent to make their targets fear for their safety;
WHEREAS, California has some of the strongest hate crime statutes in the country, current law has largely focused on more direct forms of hate violence and our laws must keep up to counter the methods hate groups have evolved to using; WHEREAS, AB 3024, The Stop Hate Littering Act will make necessary improvements to existing law by strengthening the Ralph Civil Rights Act of 1976 to ensure victims are provided adequate protections against hate littering and create new legal tools to deter terrorizing activity and hold offenders accountable;
WHEREAS, AB 3024, clarifies the definition of intimidation by threat of violence under the Ralph Act, includes the distribution of hateful materials with intent to terrorize; and WHEREAS, hate has no place in our communities, and we must provide everything in our power to ensure law enforcement has the tools necessary to go after perpetrators and that victims have proper recourse after an incident has occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Mesa declares support for AB 3024 and urge the State Assembly and Senate to pass this legislation and for the Governor to sign it into law as soon as possible.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

DATE: April 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Jack Shu
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO BEGIN CONVERTING

ALL CITY LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT TO NONPOLLUTING POWER

AND AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUEL
I am requesting the Council discuss and possibly take action to direct staff to begin converting all city landscape equipment to using nonpolluting power and away from using fossil fuels. This would include blowers; trimmers; edgers; hedgers, chain saws and lawnmowers. This involves new purchases, leasing and rentals. Exceptions maybe made in emergency situations or with a waiver from the City Manager after a review by the City's Sustainability Commission and considering their recommendations.