HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1987-13346 RESOLUTION NO. 13346
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THRESHOLD/STANDARDS UNTIL
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPONENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IS ADOPTED
AND ESTABLISHING A GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the Coalition of Concerned Citizens and
Developer Interests has presented a proposed policy including
threshold/standards for development in the City of Chula Vista
pending major review of the existing General Plan and the
ultimate adoption of a growth management portion of a new General
Plan, and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposed policy and
recommends its adoption with certain modifications, and
WHEREAS, the proposed policy has been reviewed by
appropriate City boards and commissions with no recommendations
for change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt as City policy for
temporary standards for development in the City of Chula Vista
pending approval of the growth management portion of the General
Plan for the City of Chula Vista the threshold/standards set
forth on pages 4 thru 23 of the attached Exhibit "A". These
threshold/standards are set forth in terms of goals, objectives,
thresholds and implementation measures for various broad subject
matter categories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista hereby creates a Growth Management Oversight
Committee as an advisory body to the Planning Commission of the
City of Chula Vista with the composition, duties and
responsibilities set forth on pages 24 thru 28 of Exhibit A.
Presented by Approved as to form by
~z~eO~ge Kremp~, Di{~ctor of D. Richard Rudol~ /¢/~/~
Assistant
Planning / City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
~HULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 17th doy of. November
19 87 , by the following vote, to---wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Nader
NAYES: Councilmembers None
ABSTAIN: Counci lmembers None
ABSENT: Counci 1 members Cox
MAYOR PRO,[~MPORE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ATTEST ~ City Clerk
. ,~TE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chulo Visto, Colifornio,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY thor the obove ond foregoing is 0 full, true ond correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 13346
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CITY OF
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Policy:
THRESHOLD/STANDARDS and
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Final
November 1 7, 1987
Introduction
?urpose
Preservation of the perceived "quality of life" is an important issue with
residents of a growing city such as Chula Vista. It is also important to
those who wish to develop there, who want to maintain the city as an
attractive and desirable location for their projects. This document is the
result of interested citizens and developers within Chula Vista meeting
together, over a several month period, and working out a program which could
preserve and enhance the public services and quality environment now enjoyed
by Chula Vista residents while growth occurs.
Structure
Eleven issues are addressed in this policy document; each is discussed in
terms of a goal, objectives, a "threshold" or standard, and implementation
measures. Each goal describes a desired condition or "end state," while the
objectives represent measurable steps toward achieving the goal. Thresholds
are levels of service or maintenance standards, adherence to which will
achieve the objectives and goal. Implementation measures are those techniques
which will be used to encourage or enforce maintenance of the threshold. They
are the actions which the City can take to preserve the current quality of
life while development progresses.
Two types of implementation measures are included: those which can be applied
on a project-by-project basis, and those which are to be applied city-wide on
a periodic basis to evaluate general conditions. Evaluation of individual
projects can be completed by staff in conjunction with the review they
currently undertake for each subdivision project. The task of an annual
city-wide threshold review is assigned to the Growth Management Oversight
Committee {GMOC). The GMOC reports through the Planning Commission to the
City Council, which then holds a public hearing to discuss the report and take
any necessary actions. The GMOC's review and report are intended to be
complete prior to Council budget workshops so that threshold situations which
require funding for solution can be accommodated during the regular budget
process.
The structure of the GMOC and details of its charge and operation are
described near the end of this text. The final section describes the
mechanism for staff review in conjunction with CEQA procedures.
The summary table on the following page identifies the review mechanism and
implementation measure associated with each threshold issue.
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(Insert Thresholds Summary Table)
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AIR QUALITY
GOAL:
To maintain and improve the ambient air quality enjoyed by the citizens of
Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Recognizing that air quality is a regional issue which cannot be effectively
be addressed by Chula Vista, the City shall implement the tactics established
in the currently adopted Regional Air Quality Maintenance Plan (AQMP).
THRESHOLD:
The City shall annually provide the San Diego APCD with a 12 to 15 month
development forecast and request an evaluation of its impact on current and
future air quality management programs, along with recent air quality data.
The growth forecast and APCD response letters shall be provided to the GMOC
for inclusion in its review.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE
Should the GMOC determine that a potentially serious problem exists with
respect to air quality, it may adopt a formal "Statement of Concern" within
its annual report. Such a "Statement" requires the City Council to consider
the adoption of a resolution reflecting that concern during the public hearing
on the_ GMOC's report, to be directed to the responsible public agency with
follow up to assure appropriate response by that agency.
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ECONOMICS
GOAL:
To provide land uses and activities which respond to the economic needs of the
residents and the City of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Use Fiscal Impact Reports (FIRs) and Public Facility Financing Plans (PFFPs)
to evaluate and plan for healthy economic attributes in balance with
environmental, social, and public policy criteria.
THRESHOLD:
The GMOC shall be provided with an annual report prepared by staff which
addresses the economic condition of the City and its residents, including a 12
to 15 month development forecast and an evaluation of its anticipated economic
effects. The report will include statistics and data relevant to the economic
well being of residents in general (e.g., income level, average home price,
etc.), the vitality of local business {e.g., number of business licenses,
commercial vacancy and lease rates, etc.), and significant fiscal changes over
the past year. The Committee will evaluate the apparent economic effects of
local development policy decisions and report any adverse impacts or
recommended policy adjustments.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that a potentially serious problem exists with
respect to economics, it may adopt a formal "Statement of Concern" within its
annual report. Such a "Statement" requires the City Council to consider the
adoption of a resolution reflecting that concern during the public hearing on
the GMOC's report.
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POLICE
GOAL:
To maintain or improve the current level of police service in the City of
Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Ensure that police staff, equipment, and training levels are adequate to
provide police service at the desired level through out the City.
THRESHOLD STANDARD:
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed police units shall respond
to emergency calls throughout the City within five (5) minutes in 75% and
seven (7) minutes in 90% (current service level to be verified) of the cases
(measured annually). [PI*
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall, within 60 days of the GMOC's report, schedule and
hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting a moratorium on the
acceptance of new tentative map applications, based on all of the following
criteria:
1. That a moratorium provides a mitigation measure to a specifically
identified impact.
Should a moratorium be established, the time shall be used to expeditiously
prepare specific mitigation measures for adoption which are intended to bring
the condition into conformance.
2. The implementation measures stated above will be reviewed on March 1,
1989 to determine if a more direct causal relationship exists between
the established Threshold Standard and new development.
* [P]-Denotes a Threshold Standard which shall be applied on a
project-by-project basis (see page 19).
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
GOAL:
To maintain and improve the current level of fire protection and emergency
medical service (EMS) in the City of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Ensure that Fire/EMS staff are properly equipped, trained, and funded to
provide the desired level of service throughout the City.
THRESHOLD STANDARD:
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed fire and medical units
shall respond to calls throughout the City within a seven (7) minutes in 85%
(current service to be verified) of the cases (measured annually).[P]
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
Should the GMOC detemine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall, within 60 days of the GMOC's report, schedule and
hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting a moratorium on the
acceptance of new tentative map applications, based on all of the following
criteria:
1. That the moratorium is limited to an area wherein a causal
relationship to the problem has been established; and,
2. That the moratorium provides a mitigation measure to a specifically
identified impact.
Should a moratorium be established, the time shall be used to expeditiously
prepare specific mitigation measures for adoption which are intended to bring
the condition into conformance.
SCHOOLS
GOAL:
To ensure that the Chula Vista City School District and Sweetwater Union High
School District have the necessary school sites and funds to meet the needs of
students in new development areas in a timely manner.
OBJECTIVE:
Provide school district personnel with current development forecasts so that
they may plan and implement school building and/or allocation programs in a
timely manner.
THRESHOLD:
The City shall annually provide the two local school districts with a 12 to 15
month development forecast and request an evaluation of their ability to
accommodate the forecast and continuing growth. The Districts' replies should
address the following:
1. Amount of current capacity now used or committed.
2. Ability to absorb forecast growth in affected facilities.
3. Evaluation of funding and site availability for projected new
facilities.
4. Other relevant information the District(s) desire to communicate to
the City and GMOC.
The growth forecast and school district response letters shall be provided to
the GMOC for inclusion in its review.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that a potentially serious problem exists with
respect to schools, it may adopt a formal "Statement of Concern" within its
annual report. Such a "Statement" requires the City Council to consider the
adoption of a resolution reflecting that concern during the public hearing on
the GMOC's report, to be directed to the responsible public agency(s) with
follow up to assure appropriate response by that agency.
LIBRARIES
GOAL:
To provide a high quality, contemporary library system which meets the varied
needs of the community.
OBJECTIVE:
Supplement the Central Library Facility by providing branch library facilities
in the Montgomery/Otay area and in the area east of 1-805.
THRESHOLD STANDARD:
Population ratio: 500 square feet (gross) of library adequately equipped and
staffed facility per 1,000 population.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall formally adopt and fund tactics to bring the
library system into conformance. Construction or other actual solution shall
be scheduled to commence within three years.
Note: The City Council is encouraged to designate a percentage of RCT or
.. other currently collected fees on new development for construction of
new library facilities.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
GOAL:
To provide a diverse and flexible park system which meets both the active and
passive recreational needs of the citizens of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Provide public park and recreational opportunities in a timely manner,
implementing a five-year master plan which describes the location, facility
improvements, and funding program for pro- posed neighborhood and community
parks.
THRESHOLD STANDARD:
Population ratio: three {3) acres of neighborhood and community parkland with
appropriate facilities shall be provided per 1,000 residents east of 1-805.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
Should the GMOC determine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall formally adopt and fund tactics to bring the park
and recreation system into conformance. Construction or other actual solution
shall be scheduled to commence within three years.
If construction of needed new park and recreation facilities is not started
within three years of the deficiency reported by the GMOC, then the City
Council shall, within 60 days of the GMOC's report, schedule and hold a public
hearing for the purpose of adopting a moratorium on the acceptance of new
tentative map applications, based on all of the following criteria:
1. That the moratorium is limited to an area wherein a causal
relationship to the problem has been established; and,
2. That the moratorium provides a mitigation measure to a specifically
identified impact.
Should a moratorium be established, the time shall be used to expeditiously
prepare specific mitigation measures for adoption which are intended to bring
the condition into conformance. Any such moratorium shall be in effect until
construction of the needed new park and recreation facilities has commenced.
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WATER
GOAL:
To ensure that adequate supplies of quality (appropriate for intended use)
water are available to the City of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
1. Ensure that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are
constructed concurrently with planned growth.
2. Ensure that water quality standards are not jeopardized during growth and
construction.
THRESHOLD:
1. Developer will request and deliver to the City a service availability
letter from the Water District for each project.[P]
2. The City shall annually provide the San Diego County Water Authority, the
Sweetwater Authority, and the Otay Municipal Water District with a 12 to
15 month development forecast and request an evaluation of their ability
to accommodate the forecast and continuing growth. The Districts' replies
should address the following:
a. Water availability to the City and Planning Area, considering both
short and long term perspectives.
b. Amount of current capacity, including storage capacity, now used or
committed.
c. Ability of affected facilities to absorb forecast growth.
d. Evaluation of funding and site availability for projected new
facilities.
e. Other relevant information the District(s) desire to communicate to
the City and GMOC.
The growth forecast and water district response letters shall be provided
to the GMOC for inclusion in its review.
IMPLEMENTATIOH MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that a potentially serious problem exists with
respect to water, it may adopt a formal "Statement of Concern" within its
annual report. Such a "Statement" requires the City Council to consider the
adoption of a resolution reflecting that concern during the public hearing on
the GMOC's report, to be directed to the responsible public agency(s with
follow up to assure appropriate response by that agency.
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SEWER
GOAL:
To provide a healthful and sanitary sewer collection and disposal system for
the residents of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer
Master Plan{s) and City Engineering Standards.
THRESHOLD:
1. Sewage flows and volumes shall not exceed City Engineering Standards.[~]
2. The City shall annually provide the San Diego Metropolitan Sewer Authority
with a 12 to 15 month development forecast and request confirmation that
the projection is within the City's purchased capacity rights and an
evaluation of their ability to accommodate the forecast and continuing
growth, or the City Engineering Department staff shall gather the
necessary data. The information provided to the GMOC shall include the
following:
a. Amount of current capacity now used or committed.
b. Ability of affected facilities to absorb forecast growth.
c. Evaluation of funding and site availability for projected new
facilities.
d. Other relevant information.
The growth forecast and Authority response letters shall be provided to
the GMOC for inclusion in its review.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that a potentially serious problem exists with
respect to sewers, it may adopt a formal "Statement of Concern" within its
annual report Such a "Statement" requires the City Council to consider the
adoption of a resolution reflecting that concern during the public hearing on
the GMOC's report, to be directed to the responsible public agency(s) with
follow-up to assure appropriate response by that agency.
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DRAINAGE
GOAL
To provide a safe and efficient storm water drainage system to protect
residents and property in the City of Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the
Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards.
THRESHOLD:
1. Storm water flows and volumes shall ~not exceed City Engineering
Standards.[~]
2. The GMOC shall annually review the performance of the City's storm drain
system to determine its ability to meet the goals and objectives above.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE:
Should the GMOC determine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall formally adopt and fund tactics to bring the storm
drain system into conformance. Construction or other actual solution shall be
scheduled to commence within three years.
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TRAFFIC
GOAL:
To provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system within the City of
Chula Vista.
OBJECTIVE:
1. Ensure timely provision of adequate local circulation system capacity in
response to planned growth, maintaining acceptable levels of service (LOS).
2. Plan new roadway segments and signalized intersections to maintain
acceptable standards at build-out of the General Plan Circulation
Element.
THRESHOLD STANDARD:
1. City-wide: Maintain LOS 'C' or better at all intersections, with the
exception that LOS 'D' may occur at signalized intersections for a period
not to exceed a total of two hours per day.[P]
2. West of 1-805: Those signalized intersections which do not meet Standard
#1 above, may continue to operate at their current (1987) LOS, but shall
not worsen.[P]
3. City-wide: No intersection shall operate at LOS 'F' as measured for the
average weekday peak hour.[P]
Notes to Standards:
1. LOS measurements shall be for the average weekday peak hour, excluding
seasonal and special circumstance variations.
2. The measurement of LOS shall be by the ICU (Intersection Capacity
Utilization) calculation utilizing the City's published design standards
(see page 20).
3. Intersections of City arterials with freeway ramps shall be excluded from
this policy.
4. Circulation improvements should be implemented prior to anticipated
deterioration of LOS below established standards.
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IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
Should the GMOC determine that the Threshold Standard is not being satisfied,
then the City Council shall, within 60 days of the GMOC's report, schedule and
hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting a moratorium on the
acceptance of new tentative map applications, based on all of the following
criteria:
1. That the moratorium is limited to an wherein area
a
causal
relationship
to
the problem has been established; and,
2. That the moratorium provides a mitigation measure to a specifically
identified impact.
Should a moratorium be established, the time shall be used to expeditiously
prepare specific mitigation measures for adoption which are intended to bring
the condition into conformance.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
STANDARDS FOR ICU AND LOS
(August 25, 1987)
Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU)
This procedure will be used to evaluate the impact of any proposed development
within the City of Chula Vista. Values will be as follows:
1. Through lane - 1700 vphgl (vehicles per hour green per lane)
2. Left turn lane - 1500 vphgl
Intersection Levels of Service (LOS)
Equivalent
LOS Volume/Capacity Ratio
A 0.00 - 0.60
B .. 0.61 - 0.70
C 0.71 - 0.80
D 0.81 - 0.90
E O. 91 - 1.00
F 1.01+
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
CHARGE/PURPOSE
The purpose of the Growth Management Oversight Committee (GMOC) is to provide
an independent annual review of the effectiveness of the General Plan in
regard to development and growth oriented issues; to make determinations in
regard to the impact of development on the "quality of life" in Chula Vista,
using the threshold criteria and activities of this section as a basis; and,
to publish findings and make recommendations on same.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND COMPOSITION
The GMOC shall convene annually over an approximate two month period. It
shall meet as frequently as necessary during this period to complete its
charge.
The GMOC shall be composed of nine persons appointed by the City Council
acting as a body. Representation shall be as follows:
-- one person at-large from each of the four residential general plan
areas (Central City, Montgomery/Otay, Sweetwater/Bonita & Eastern
Territories) {4)
-- one person representing local educational interests (1)
-- one person representing local development interests (1)
-- one person representing local environmental interests (1)
-- one person representing local business interests {1)
-- one member of the Planning Commission (1}
The length of appointments for eight of the nine members shall be for two
years, except the initial appointments, four of which shall be for three
years, and five of which shall be for two years. The exception is the member
from the Planning Commission, this member may be changed annually at the
discretion of the Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The annual responsibilities of the GMOC shall include the following:
1. Consider the eleven issues designated in this report on a City-wide basis
and determine and/or recommend as appropriate using the following criteria:
a. Whether or not compliance with the adopted thresholds have been
maintained on both a cumulative and project basis;
b. If each threshold is appropriate for its goal;
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any new threshold should be adopted for any issue; and,
c.
Whether
d. Whether any new issues should be added or deleted to the thresholds
analysis group.
e. Whether the City has been using fees and funds derived from
developers for the intended purpose.
f. Review and make any appropriate recommendations concerning the means
of achieving the enforcement outlined.
2. The GMOC shall make and publish its findings and recommendations,
including formal "Statements of Concern" when appropriate for such issues
as water, schools, sewer, and air quality. The report shall be forwarded
to the City Council via the Planning Commission for their action.
3. One possible result of the "threshold" process is that the construction of
a public facility is required, therefore the work of the GMOC shall be
completed by March 1 of each year, so that the conclusions can be
integrated into the budget process in a timely manner. The City Manager
shall ensure that this appropriate timing occurs.
4. For thresholds affecting Montgomery, the GMOC recommendations to the
Planning Commission should proceed via the Montgomery Planning Committee.
5. The role of the GMOC will be further clarified by policy statements by the
City Council once the Growth Management Component of the General Plan is
adopted.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City Manager shall provide or ensure staff support for the GMOC. It shall
be the support staff's general responsibility to provide the information and
actions necessary for the productive and orderly conduct of the GMOC
meetings. Staff support includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Approximately eight weeks prior to the scheduled publication of the
findings and recommendations of the GMOC staff shall schedule an
orientation meeting with the Committee. At that meeting, staff shall
provide a document which summarizes the status of each threshold,
describes project implementation concerns, discusses threshold concerns
and, in general, provides the advance information needed by the GMOC
before it begins its review meetings.
2. Staff shall provide administrative and clerical support to the GMOC during
its meetings and in the preparation of its annual report.
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3. Within 60 days of receipt of the GMOC's report, the City Council shall
schedule and hold a public hearing to consider the findings,
recommendations, and "Statements of Concern" (if any) included in the
report, and to consider any actions required by those conclusions.
4. After action has been taken by the Planning Commission and City Council on
the report by the GMOC, staff shall ensure that appropriate policy changes
are published and, if necessary, a General Plan Amendment initiated,
within thirty (30) days of Council action. These policies shall be in a
separate document which summarizes all threshold values and other
pertinent information. This document is intended to be a ready and
through reference for the public, staff, developers, and decision makers
when processing and considering applicable plans and permits.
5. Staff shall apply and monitor the threshold criteria throughout the year.
At the individual project level, thresholds shall be reviewed for each
proposed tentative tract map which comes before the Planning Commission
and/or City Council for consideration and approval. Threshold consistency
conclusions shall be made for each project and reported to the decision
making body. Further, those thresholds which are best considered from a
City-wide perspective shall be continually monitored and evaluated to
assure attainment.
6. When threshold levels are not achieved or exceeded, the decision making
body (Planning Commission or City Council) shall take appropriate actions
to bring projects into compliance with the adopted threshold.
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IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
Some Thresholds or Threshold Standards are appropriate for application to
individual projects. These are denoted by the symbol "[~]". Such Thresholds
shall be evaluated in conjunction with the General Plan consistency finding
made prior to the approval of any project. For projects which have an EIR
prepared, the evaluation may be included in that document which is certified
by the Planning Commission. If no EIR is prepared, the threshold analysis
shall be included in the alternative CEQA documentation (i.e., negative
declaration, etc.), reviewed and approved accordingly, prior to project
approval. Every proposed tentative subdivision project shall be subject to
these requirements.
WPC 4734P
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