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APRIL 23, 2013, Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(IS-12-006) AND THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE OF
THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2013-2020 PLANNING
PERIOD ~
SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ ~~(
DIRECTOR OF DEV P NT SERVICES
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE
4/STETS VOTE: YES ~ NO X^
SUMMARY
The State of California has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable living
environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing the
important role of local planning and housing programs in the pursuit of this goal, the
Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of
the comprehensive General Plan. In accordance with California Government Code
§65588, the City of Chula Vista has prepared the Housing Element Update for the 2013-
2020 planning period (Attachment 1) to be adopted by Apri130, 2013.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The 2013-2020 Housing Element of the City's General Plan does not propose any
changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any
specific development projects. Future discretionary governmental approval of site
specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and if applicable the National Environmental
Policy Act ("NEPA"). An Initial Study (IS-12-006) has been conducted by the City of
Chula Vista (including an Environmental Checklist form). The City does not anticipate
that the proposed project will have a significant environmental effect and preparation of
an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. A Negative Declaration has been
prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the CEQA Guidelines (Attachment 3).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the resolution.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On March 27, 2012, the Planning Commission approved a recommendation to the City
Council to adopt the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update and the associated Negative
Declaration (IS-12-006).
DISCUSSION
Housin¢ Element Requirements
Pwsuant to Article 10.6 of the California Government Code, Chula Vista is required to
prepaze and adopt by Apri130, 2013 a Housing Element Update that covers the period of
January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2020. The Housing Element has been prepazed in
accordance with State law and includes a review of the previous Element's policies,
programs, and objectives, an assessment of housing needs, resources and constraints, a
statement of goals, quantified objectives and policies and a policy program to implement
the identified policies. Review and certification of compliance by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") is required.
Housine Element Update Format
The Chula Vista Housing Element Update is organized into five sections, including:
• Explairrs the Purpose, process and contents of
the Housing Element.
• Describes the key issues artd opporhurities
identified from a needs assessment a~td the
public pazticipafion process.
• Details specific policies utd programs the City
of Clnda Vista will carry out over the eight-year
periodto address the City's housirtggoals.
• Specifies the munber of households assisted
azulhotrsatg writs constmcted, rehabilitated,
conserved artd preserved tlrrotrgh the adopted
policies and programs.
• Details ffie analysis nt developntg the Housing
Element vul provides the supportirtgntaterial,
irtcludutg a demographic arralysis, cortshairtts
arrd opporhurities to affordable housntg and the
conunmtity outreach process.
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Regional Housing Needs Assessment
State Housing Element Law mandates that a jurisdiction must show that it has adequate
sites that will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards
and with the required public services and facilities for a variety of housing types and
incomes. The projected need for housing used for this evaluation is defined as the City's
share of the region's housing needs for 2013-2020.
A Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) prepared by SANDAG in October,
2011 for the period beginning January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2020 (an 8 year period)
identifies Chula Vista's share of the region's housing needs as 12,861 new housing units,
with 6,303 (57%) allocated for lower income households.
As required by State Housing Law, the City must plan for its share of the region's new
housing needs in all five income categories by identifying an adequate supply of land
zoned at the appropriate density levels to accommodate each income category. The
RHNA goals do not represent a requirement for actual housing production, but rather
seek to ensure the City has, or plans to add, zoning and land capacity to accommodate
new housing growth.
To address the City's needs for very low and low income (50-80% of AMI or
$66,100/year for a family of four) housing, Chula Vista must demonstrate that it has an
adequate supply of land for higher density housing (30 or more dwelling units per acre).
Although zoning land for higher density development does not guarantee the construction
of housing that is affordable to low and moderate income families, without such higher
density zoning, the opportunity to use subsidies and implement affordable housing
programs for such households would not exist. Appendix C of the Housing Element
Update provides the details demonstrating that the City has adequate sites to satisfy this
requirement.
Goals and Policies
The centerpiece of the Element is the Policy and Implementation Plan with goals,
policies, and implementing programs to address the identified needs. In developing the
goals, objectives, policies, and programs described in this Plan, the City assessed its
housing needs, evaluated the performance of existing programs, and received input from
the community through participation in housing workshops. In substantial compliance
with the requirements of State law, the City will be striving to provide programs to meet
the current and future housing needs of all income levels of the community through the
following goals:
•IvlauUaat utd Erili~nue Housng, Stock and
Neighborhoods
•Housing Opportmrities that Meet the Ciry's Diverse
Needs
•Maeviuze Fmidaig mtd Hnplementation of Sen7ces
Vital to Comm~uuty Housnig Needs
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To realize these goals, the Policy and Implementation Plan details objectives, policies,
and implementing programs according to three major policy focus areas: 1) Maintain
and Enhance Housing and Residential Neighborhoods; 2) Balanced and Diverse Housing
Opportunities; and, 3) Government Role and Process. While the plan covers broad
housing issues, the emphasis of the 2013-2020 Policy and Implementation Plan is on
actions enabling the City to maintain and increase housing opportunities affordable to
very low, low, and moderate income households. The objectives, policies and programs
are discussed in Section 3.0 of Part II of the Draft Housing Element Update.
Public Participation Process
The Development Services Department solicited community input in prepazing and
reviewing the City's Draft Housing Element Update (see Appendix F of the Housing
Element). The City conducted a survey and workshops to obtain the views of citizens,
developers, social service agencies, and other interested persons on the City's housing
needs, and policies and programs to be implemented to address these needs. The
following outlines the public participation process:
• Public Survey Period (March 9 through Apri130, 2012);
• Stakeholders meeting (Mazch 8, 2012);
^ Community workshops (March 21, 28, and 29, 2012);
^ Housing Advisory Commission Workshops (January 25, 2012, and August 29, 2012);
• 30-day Public Review period (December 14, 2012 through January 14, 2013);
• HCD review (December 21, 2012 through February 19, 2013); and
^ Planning Commission Public Hearing (March 27, 2013).
Summary of Comments &HCD Compliance Review
In preparation of the Housing Element update, the City received comments and
suggestions from concerned citizens, residential developers and advocates for affordable
housing. A summary of these comments aze included within Appendix F of the Housing
Element Update. During the 30-day comment period from December 14, 2012 through
January 14, 2013, no public comments were received on the Housing Element update.
Comments received on the Negative Declazation aze included with Attachment 3.
HCD also reviewed the Housing Element and provided guidance during their comment
period to ensure adequate analysis and information related to the following:
^ Identification of an adequate supply of land zoned at the appropriate density levels to
accommodate the City's shaze of the region's new housing needs in all five income
categories.
Revisions: Appendix C - Housing Resources, previous Section 2.2.3
discussion of Regional Housing Needs Assessment and the City's development
capacity moved up to Section 2.2. Appendix H-Sites Inventory Analysis revised to
include more detailed listing of parcels, potential unit capacity and existing use.
Identification of housing conditions based upon localized information, exclusive of
Census information.
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Revisions: Appendix A -Community Profile, Section 2.4.5 revised to include a
more detailed discussion of the City's multifamily inspecion program, Title 25
mobilehome inspection program, and the number of received and opened code
enforcement complaints and number resulting in a Notice of Violation.
Analysis of fee estimates associated with single family and multi-family development
and typical land costs.
Revisions: Appendix B -Constraints to Housing, Section 2.6 revised to
include a table demonstrating typical fees associated with single family and
multifamily development. Revised Section 3.2 to include a discussion of land
costs based upon vacant land as listed in MLS.
Compliance with the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Section 17021)
requiring employee housing by right in single family housing zones for six or fewer
persons and in agricultural zones with no more than 12 units or 36 beds.
Revisions: Appendix A -Community Profile, Section 3.4:6 revised to include
definition of farm workers and their income. Appendix B-Constraints to
Housing, Section 2.4.8 revised to specify zones allowing for agricultural uses
and therefore requiring revisions to allow for employee housing. Added
Program 7.1.6 to Part II to revise the City's zoning ordinance to comply with
Section 17021.5 and 17021.6 of the State Health and Safety Code to allow
employee housing by right within single family zones for six or fewer persons
and agricultural zones with no more than 12 units or 36 beds.
^ Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 2 (Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing)
to establish programs for the identification of appropriate zoning for emergency
shelters to be allowed without discretionary actions and transitional housing
considered as a residential use subject to the same restrictions.
Revisions: Appendix B -Constraints to Housing, Secfion 2.4.10 revised to
define emergency housing and transitional housing and discussion of
opportunities for locating such housing within the City, as allowed by the zoning
ordinance. Revised Program 7.1.3 to Part II to comply with SB 2 and identified
potential zones to be considered for emergency housing.
Compliance with SB 812 (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) to reflect
statistics for the Chula Vista area provided by the Regional Center.
Revisions: Appendix A -Community Profile, Section 3.4.3 revised to include a
discussion of persons with development disabilities and demographic information
of persons served by the San Diego Regional Center's South Bay office.
^ Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1087 (Water/Sewer priorities for developments
with affordable housing) to provide water and sewer serving agencies with a copy of
the City's Housing Element upon adoption.
Revisions: Appendix B -Constraints to Housing, Section 2.8.2 revised to include
a discussion of AB 1087. Added Program 7.1.7 to Part II to provide a copy of the
adopted Housing Element to the Otay Water District and Sweetwater Authority
within 30 days ofAdoption pursuant to AB 1087.
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^ Compliance with AB 162 (Safety and Conservation Elements/Floodplain data) upon
revision and adoption of the Housing Element, ensure consistency of the Housing
Element with the Safety and Conservation Elements of the General Plan.
Revisions: Added Program 7.1.7 to Part II to amend the safety and conservation
elements of the City's General Plan upon adoption of the City's Housing Element
to include an analysis and policies regarding flood hazards and management,
pursuant to AB 162.
On February 19, 2013, HCD provided correspondence (Attachment 2) to the City
regarding its review. HCD finds that the City's Housing Element, as revised and
presented to HCD, addresses the statutory requirements and is in compliance with State
Housing Element law. Upon adoption, the Housing Element update will be resubmitted to
HCD for final certification of compliance. A copy of the Housing Element is on file with
the City's Development Services Department, Housing Division and the City Clerk's
Office due to the significant length of the document.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations Section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not
independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, of any
other fact that may constitute a basis for adecision-maker conflict of interest in this
matter.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Implementation of the policies and programs outlined within the Element may require
additional resources within the Development Services Deparment. As each of the
policies and programs are developed and implemented, staff will complete a more
thorough analysis of staffing and resource needs and the fiscal impact. The ongoing
fiscal impact is uncertain at this time and will depend on the type of housing development
that results from the update of the Housing Element.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing fiscal impact is uncertain at this time and will depend on the type of housing
development that results from the update of the Housing Element.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2013-2020 Housing Element Update of the City's General Plan (on File in the
Development Services Department, Housing Division and City Clerk's Office)
2. California Department of Housing & Community Development Compliance Letter
3. Environmental Review Documents: Negative Declaration (IS-12-006) & Comments
Prepared by: Leilani Hines, Principal Project Coordinator, Development Services Dept-Housing Division
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Attachment 1
2013-2020 Housing Element Update
of the City's General Plan
is on file in the
City of Chula Vista
Development Services Department, Housing Division
and the Office of the City Clerk
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STATE OF CAl IFORNIA .BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING: AG;FNCY EDMUND G;. BROWN JR.. Rovamor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ,.
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT Attachment 2 <, '
1800 Third Street, Sulie 430 a
P. O. Box 952053 -..~~ 'gym ~~
Sacramento, CA 94252-2053
(916) 323.3177 /FAX (916) 327-2643
viww.hcd.ca.gov
February 19, 2013
Mr. Gary Halbert, Director
Development Services Department
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mr. Halbert:
RE: Review of the City of Chula Vista's Draft Housing Element Update
Thank you for submitting the City of Chula Vista's draft housing element update received
for review on December 21, 2012 along with additional revisions received on February 13,
15, 18 and 19, 2013. The draft housing element was submitted for the 5th planning cycle
and covers the 2013-2021 planning period. The Department is required to review draft
housing elements and report the findings to the locality pursuant to Government Code
(GC) Section 65585(b). Various communications with Ms. Leilani Hines, Ms. Marilyn
Ponseggi, Mr. Carlos Fernandez and Mr. Dai Hoang of your staff assisted with the review.
The draft element addresses statutory requirements. This finding was based on, among
other things, the identification of adequate sites and zoning appropriate to accommodate
the City's regional housing need allocation for lower-income households. As a result, the
revised element will comply with State housing element law (Article 10.6 of the
Government Code) when these revisions are adopted and submitted to the Department,
pursuant to GC Section 65585(8).
For your information, Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) added GC Section
65588(e)(4) regarding timely adoption of the housing element. Localities on an 8-year
planning period that do not adopt the housing element within 120 calendar days from the
statutory due date (April 30, 2013 for SANDAG localities) are required to revise the housing
element every four years until adopting at least two consecutive revisions by the statutory
deadline. For more information on housing element adoption requirements, please visit the
Department's website at:
http~//www hcd ca.gov/hpd/hrc/plan/he/he review adoptionsteps110812.pdf .
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Mr. Gary Halbert, Director
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Tfie Department appreciates the hard work, dedication and responsiveness Ms. Hines
provided throughout the review of the housing element and looks forward to receiving
Chula Vista's adopted housing element. If you have any questions or need additional
technical assistance, please contact Robin Huntley, of our staff, at (916} 323-3175.
Sinc/erely,
l
Glen A. Campora
Assistant Deputy Director
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Attachment 3
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT LOCATION:
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO:
PROJECT APPLICANT:
CASE NO:
DATE:
Project Backgroiurd
2013-2020 Housing Element Update
City of Chula Vista
City-wide
City of Chula Vista
IS 12-006
December ] 1.2012
State law requires a Housing Element as a mandatory component of a jurisdiction's General
Plan, and requires that these elements be revised every 5 years. Periodic updates of the Housing
Element ensure that local policies and programs are responsive to changing conditions and future
housing needs. .Housing Element Law requires the City to analyze resources available and to
quantify projected housing needs by income category. The City must demonstrate that there is
available ]and with the appropriate densities to allow the development of affordable housing to
occur, and that it has programs in place or it will develop programs that will mitigate any
regulatory measures serving as a constraint to the development of affordable housing.
A. Project Description
Pursuant to State Law, the City of Chula Vista has prepared an update to the 2013-2020
Housing Element. The drafr 2013-2020 Housing Element addresses the needs of all
income levels. It contains an analysis and update of housing and population data based on
the most current conditions and sources of information. The revisions incorporate current
population and housing projections based upon SANDAG's Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) prepared in October 2011 for the period of January 1, 20]0 to
December 31, 2020, and the City's 2011 GMOC Growth Forecast. In accordance with
State Housing Law, the drafr 2013-2020 Housing Element contains the following:
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IS 12-006
December 1 ] , 2012
5. The fornnilatiou of goals and policies the City will implement to address a
number of important housing related issues.
The draft Housing Element calls for the continuation of existing policies and programs to
enable the City to meet fuhue housing demands and its affordable housing obligation
during the 2013-2020 Housing Element cycle.
C. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans
The 2013-2020 Housing Element consists of a detailed analysis of Chula Vista's
demographic, economic and housing characteristics, as well as a seven year- housing
strategy to address the housing needs of the conununity. The Housing Element calls out
goals, policies, and objectives relative to meeting the housing needs of the cormnunity.
The goals the Housing Element is to encourage the tnaintenarlce and etiltancement of
housing and neighborhoods, the funding of housing related services, as well as the
support of housing opportunities that meet the City's diverse housing needs.
The 2013-2020 Housing Element does not propose any changes to ]and uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does iY call out or approve any specific development projects.
Adoption of the Housing Element Update will not result in any inconsistencies with the
City of Clnila Vista Zoning Ordinance. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will
be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan 2005 Update. The adoption of
the 2013-2020 Housing Element will not result in az~y physical changes to the
enviromnent. Fuhu•e discretionary govenunental approval of site specific housing
projects will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Envirrormrental Policy Act (NEPA).
D. Identification of Environmental Effects
An Liitial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached
Enviromnental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a
significant enviromnental effect, and the preparation of an Enviromnental Impact Report
will not be required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with
Section 15070 of the State California Enviromnental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
1. Individuals and Oreanizations
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IS 12-006
December 11, 2012
Chula Vista General Plan Update (December 2005)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
City's Growth Management Plan 2012
SANDAG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
3. Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any
comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public
review period for this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent
judgement of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the
environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Development
Services Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
~Q "fin Date: December 11, 2012
Marilyn .F. Ponseggi ~
Principal Planner
Attach: IS 12-006
Comment Letters
Responses to Comments
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM CHUTA VISTA
1. Name of Proponent: City of Chula Vista
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista
Platming and Building Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3. Addresses and Phone Number of Proponent: City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-5864
4. Name of Proposal: 20'13-2020 City of Chula Vista
Housing Element Update
5. Date of Checklist: December 11, 2012
6. Case No. IS-12-006
EN VIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
Less Than
Significant
Po[enti:dly \4~i[h Less Thun
Iss ues: Signilicu rat A•l itigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incm'pm rated Impact
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ^ ^ ^ ~
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, ^ .. ^ ^ ~
but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
hista~ic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ^ ^ ^ ~
quality ofthe site and its sunoundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ^ ^ ^ ~
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?
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Comments:
(a-d) The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update consists of a detailed analysis of Chula Vista's demographic,
economic and housing characteristics, as well as a five year housing strategy to address the housing
needs of the community. The Housing Element calls out goals, policies, and objectives relative to
meeting the housing needs of the community. The goals the Housing Element encourage the
maintenance and enhancement of housing and neighborhoods, the funding of housing related services,
as well as the support of housing opportunities that meet the City's diverse housing needs.
The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update wotdd not result in any adverse aesthetic impacts since it
does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or
approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part
of, the adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan 2005 Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020
Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future
discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in
accordance with the California Envilronmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Miti¢ation: No mitigation measures are required
Less Than
Significant
Potentially with Less Than
I$SIICS: Significant Nlitign[ion Signifcant No hnpact
Impact Lmorporaled Impact
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the
project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland ^ , ^ ^ ^
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monita~ing Program of the Califomia Resources
Agency, to non-agriadhiral use?
b) Contlict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ^ ^ ^ ^
Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, ^ ^ ^ ^
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agriculunal use?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ^ ^ ^ ^
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
Comments•
(a-c) There are no identified conflicts with environmental plans or policies adopted by other regional
agencies. No potentially significant adverse effects on agriculturral resources or operations have been
identified. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or
densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The
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Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista
General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary govermnental approval of site specific
housing projects will require review in accordance with [he California Eovironmeutal Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Significant
Potentially Pith Less Than
ISSnes: Significant D1i[igation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
III. AIR QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ^ ^ ^ ~
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ^ ^ ^ ~
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ^ ^ ^ ~
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attaimnent under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions, which exceed quantitative tlnesholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ^ ^ ^ ~
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ^ ^ ^ ~
number of people?
Comments•
(a-e) The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The
adoptiat of the 20 ] 3-2020 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse impacts to
air quality.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
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Potentially
Issu29: Significant
Impact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ^
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian ^
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified
in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by
the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ^
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any ^
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Nlitigatioo Significant
Incorporated Impact
^ ^
No Impact
C
^
^
^ ^ ^
^ ^ ~
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Comments:
a-f) The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent
with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The Housing Element is
consistent with the City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. The
adoption of the 2013-2020 Houshtg Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse impacts to
biological resources.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Signitican[
Potentially ~Yith Lcss Than
Issnes: Significant B9i[iga[ion Significant No Impact
Lnpact Incm~pora[ed Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ^ ^ ^ ~
of a historical resource as defined in State CEQA
Guidelines § 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ^ ^ ^ ~
of an archaeological resource pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines § 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ^ ^ ^ ~
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ^ ^ ^ ~
outside of formal cemeteries?
Comments:
a-d) The project does not propose to grade or disturb formations that may contain potential cultural resources,
nor does it propose any alteration/demolition of historic resources. The 2013-2020 Housing Element
Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or
approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part
of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing
Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary
governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA).
Mitigatimn No mitigation measures are required.
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ISSU¢S:
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or
death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake Fault, as delineated on
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a known
fault?
Less Than
Significant
Potentinlly Wi[h Less Than
Significant Ni[iga[ion Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? ^ ^ ^ ^
iii. Seismic-related gtound failure, including liquefaction? ^ ^ ^ ^
iv. Landslides? ^ ^ ^ ^
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss oftopsoil? ^ ^ ^ ^
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ^ ^ ^ ^
or that would become unstable as a result of die
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, creating substantial risks ^ ^ ^ ^
to life or propelTy?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ^ ^ ^ ^
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
Comments
(a-e) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not directly expose people to geophysical hazards.
The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
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Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The
adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the
environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require
review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the
National Environmental Policy Act (N EPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
ISSaeS: Significant Mi[igntion Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Qeate a significant hazard to the public or the ^ ^ ^ ^
enviromnent through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Q•eate a significant hazard to the public or the ^ ^ ^ ^
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ^ ^ ^ ^
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ^ ^ ^ ^
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ^ ^ ^ ^
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or woiicing in the project area? `
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ^ ^ ^ ^
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
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Lcss Than
Significant
Potentially with Less Than
Issues: Significant Nitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with ^ ^ ^ ^
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ^ ^ ^ ^
injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Comments:
(a-h) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not result in the exposure of people to hazardous
situations or materials. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land
uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects.
The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005-
General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific
housing projects will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including any city adopted
Emergency Plan.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required
Less Than
Significant
Potentially with Less Than
ISSLIOS• Significant Mitigation Significant No lmpact
lmpact Inrorpa~ahd Impact
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Would the project:
a) Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to ^ ^ ^ ^
receiving waters (including impaired water bodies
pursuant to [he Clean Water Act Section 303(d)
list), result in significant alteration of receiving
water quality during or following consu-uction, or
violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or ^ ^ ^ ^
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing -
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nearby wells would drop to a level which would
not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)? Result in a
potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the ^ ^ ^
site or area, including through the alteration of the
cow-se of a su-eam or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ^ ^ ^
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which
would result in flooding on- or off=site, or place
su-uctures within a 100-year flood hazard area which
Gvould impede or redirect flood flows?
e) Expose people or struchu'es to a significant risk of loss, ^ v ^ ^
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding
as a result ofthe failure of a levee or dam?
fl Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed ^ ^ ^
the capacity of existing or plaimed stormwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
som'ces of polluted runoff?
Comments:
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(a-f)The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not affect water or groundwater resources, nor drainage
patterns. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects: The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 200s General Plan Update. The adoption
of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future
discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the
Califamia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act
(N EPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are proposed.
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Less Than
SIgO111CAat
Potentially with Lcss Than
IssUCS: Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorpm'ated Impact
IX. LAND USE AIVD PLANNING. Would the
project:
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
I$SII eS: Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorpm ated Impact
a) Physically divide an established community? ^ ^ ^
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, ^ ^ ^
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to the
general plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the pw•pose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation ^ ^ ^
plan or natural community conservation plan?
Comments:
No Impact
No Impact
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(a-c) The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not physically divide an established
community, nor will it conflict with applicable land use policies, regulations, or fiabitat conservation
plans. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan
Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical
changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing
projects will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Mitiea6on: No mitigation measures are required.
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IS$ueS:
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineralresource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
Comments:
Less Than
Significant
I'otcn[iallp With Less Than
Significant hitigation Significant
Impact Incurpm ated Impact
^ ^ ^
Nn lmpac[
^
^ ^ ^ ^
(a-b) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not adversely affect locally or regionally known mineral
resources. The 2013-2020Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The
adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any physical changes to the
environment. Future discretionary govenmtental approval of site specific housing projects will require review
in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Miti~atimt: No mitigation tneasw~es are required
Less Than
Significant
PolentuUlr With Less Than
Issues' Significant Mitigation Signifcant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposw-e of persons to or generation of noise levels in ^ ~• ^ ^ ^
excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ^ ^ ^ ^
groundborne vibration or groundbome noise levels?
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c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ^ ^ ^ ~
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ^ ^ ^ ~
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ^ ^ ^ ~
where such a plan has not been adopted, within Ivvo u
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ^ ^ ^ ~
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
Comments•
(a-e) The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not expose people to excessive noise or
vibration levels. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or
densities within Chula Vista, nor does i[ call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update
(including the Noise Element). The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not
result in any physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site
specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Mitisation: No mitigation measures are required. n
Less Than
Significant
Pntcntially With Less Than
I$$nl'S: Significant Ati[igalion Significant Nn Impact
Impact Inrnrpnra tcJ Impact
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ^ ^ ^ ~
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of road or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ^ ^ ^ ~
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
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elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
^ ^ ^ ^
Comments:
(a-c) The project represents a revision to the City's existing Housing Element as required by state law. The
Housing Element does not increase or relocate residential densities nor does it propose to amend existing
Community/General Plan Land Use or Zoning designations. As such, the adoption of the Housing
Element does not result in substantial population growth, nor the displacement of substantial numbers of
people resulting in the construction of housing elsewhere. The Housing Element contains policies and
action programs that facilitate the retention and preservation of affordable housing opportunities.
MitiQa[ion: No mitigation measures are required
Issues:
Less Than
Significant
I'otcntially ~ihth Less Than
Significant Atitigatian Signitcant
Impact Incorpm-ated Impact M1a Impact
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered govermnental facilities, the
conshvction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any public services:
^ ^ ^ ^
Fire piotection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
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^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
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Comments•
(a-e) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in the need for new or altered government services
or facilities. The primary purpose of the Housing Element is to establish City housing goals, objectives,
and policies, address governmental constraints, and identify opportunities to meet housing needs for five
years. The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan
Update. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing
projects will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Mitiaation: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Potentially Significant Lcss Than
Significant N'i[h $ignifican[ No Impact
ISStteS: Impact Mitigation Impact
I ncorpora[ed
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional ^ ^ ^ ~
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
acceletmted?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require ^ ^ ^ ~
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
Comments:
(a-b) The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in the increased use of recreational
facilities, nor would its adoption result in the need to construct or expand rea~eational facilities. The 2013-
2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any clianges to land uses or densities within Chula Vista,
nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Clement is consistent with,
and will be a pair of, the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2013-
2020 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future
discretionary govenunental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance with
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the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Envuonmental Policy Act
(N EPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Le>s Than
Potentially Signifirnn[
with
Less Than
I$s nes. Significant
fm act
p Nli[iga[ion Significant No Impact
Incmpm'ateJ Impact
XV. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC. Would the
a) project
Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
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^
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^
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
sueet system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ^' ^ ^ ^
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ^ ^ ^ ^
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ^ ^ ^ ^
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intellections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ^ ^ ^ ^
~ Result in inadequate parking capacity? ^ ^ ^ ^
g) Catflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ^' ^ ^ ^
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Comments:
(a-g~The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not affect traffic circulation. The 2013-2020 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses a' densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out
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or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of,
the adopted City of Chula Vista 2005 Genera] Plan Update (including the Transportation Element). The
adoption of the 20]3-2020 Housutg Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse traffic impacts:
Futwre discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review ut accordance
with the California Enviromnental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Chula Vista Traffic Thresholds, and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required
Less Than
" Significant
Potentially with Less Thxn
Is$Ues: Significant Nlitigxtion Significant No Impact
Impact Incorpm~a[eJ Impact
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ^ ^ ^ ^
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ^ ^ ^ ^
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water ^ ^ ^ ^
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause sigtificant
environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ^ ^ ^ ^
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ^ ^ ^ ^
provider, which serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity ^ ^ ^ ^
to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal
needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ^ ^ ^ ^
regulations related to solid waste?
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Comments: "
(a-g) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not result in impacts to utilities and service systems. The
2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. Because no intensification of
residential land uses is proposed, public utilities and services will not be impacted. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula V ista General Plan Update. The adoption of the
2013-2020 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical chaztges to the environment. Fuhtre
discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required
Less Than
Significant
PoLentiallY With Less Than
Is$Ues: Significant Nli[igatioo Significant No Lnpact
Impact Inc°rporated Impact
XVII. THRESHOLDS
A~ill the proposal adversely inapacl the City's m
77~reshold Standards?
A) Lim ~ ~ ~ ~
The City shall construct 60,000 gross square feet (GSF)
of additional library space, over the June 30, 2000 GSF
total, in the area east of Interstate 805 by buildout. The
construction of said facilities shall be phased such that
the City will not fall below the citywide ratio of 500
GSF per 1,000 population. Library facilities are to be
adequately equipped and staffed.
B) Police ~ ~ ~
a) Emergency Response: Properly equipped and staffed
police units shall respond to 81 percent of"Priority One"
emergency calls within seven (7) minutes and maintain
an average response time to all "Priority One"
emergency calls of 5.5 minutes or less.
b) Respond to 57 percent of "Priority Two" urgent calls
within seven (7) minutes and maintain an average tt
response time to all "Priority Two" calls of 7.5 minutes
or less.
C) Fire and Emer enc Medical ~ ~ ~ ~
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed fire and
medical units shall respond to calls throughout the City
within 7 minutes in 80%ofthe cases (measured annually).
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D) Traffic ^ ^ ^ Y
The Threshold Standards require that all intersections must
operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the
exception that Level of Service (LOS) "D" may occur during
the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections.
Signalized intersections west of I-805 are not to operate at a
LOS below their 1991 LOS. No intersection may reach LOS
"E" or "F" during the average weekday peak hour.
Intersections of mterials with fieeway ramps aze exempted
from this Standard.
E) Parks and Recreation Areas ^
The Tlveshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres
of neighborhood and community parkland with appropriate
facilities/1,000 population east of I-805.
^ ^ ~
F) Drainage ^
The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and
volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual
projects will provide necessary improvements consistent
with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering
Standards.
G) Sewer ^
The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and
volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. individual
projects will provide necessary improvements consistent
with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards.
H) Water ^
The Tlueshold Standards require that adequate storage,
treatment, and transmission facilities ate constructed
concurrently with planned growth and that water quality
standards are not jeopardized during growth and
construction.
Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever
water conservation or fee oft=set program the City of Chula
Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
^ ^
^ ^
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Cmuments:
a) The adoption of the Housing Element will not restdt in impacts to the Library Services. The 2013-2020
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a pact of, the adopted City of Chida Vista 2005 General Plan Update.
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b) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to Police response times. The 20] 3-2020
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
c) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to Fire or emergency response times. The
2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula V ista General Plan Update.
d) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to traffic. The 2013-2020 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it
call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will
be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
e) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to the Parks and Recreation Services.
The 2013-2020 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
f) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to drainage. The 2013-2020 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it
call out or approve any specific development projects- The Housing Element is consistent with, and will
be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula V ista General Plan Update.
g) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to sewer services. The 2013-2020
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
h) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to water services. The 2013-2020
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
ISSIICS:
Less Than
Significant
Potentially with Less Than
Significant mitigation Significant \o Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ^ ^ ~ ^
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of tt
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually ^ ^ ^ ^
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(`Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when
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viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current project, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
Less Than
Significant
Potentially R'idr Less Than
Issue: Significant Mitigation Significant Nn Impact
Impact Incorporate) Impact
c) Does the project have enviromnental effects, which ^ ^ ^ ^
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
(a) As previously discussed in Section [V, Biological Resources and Section V, Cultural Resources, the project is
the adoption of a I'evision to an existing element of the General Plan, and will not result in any physical changes
to the environment. The action is adopting policies to encourage the development of moderate and low-income
housing. Specific development is not proposed at this tune. Future discretionary approval on specific housing
projects will include compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
(b) The Housing Element represents ashort-tens (5 years) policy document that does not create or recommend
action programs that would contain "Cumulative considerable" effects, but rather implements community
adopted goals and objectives. The Housing Element is one of the required General Plan elements of a
jurisdiction, and is the only element that is required by State law to be revised every five years. The primary
pw-pose of the Housing Element is to address the existing and projected housing needs of all economic
segments of a community.
(c) No evidence has been provided in the Initial Study that shows that die adoption of the revised Housing
Element, which serves as a guide for communities to address their liousing needs and is requh'ed by state law,
will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. No project specific plans
ve proposed and thus no impacts as a result of a potential risk or accidental explosion-or release of hazardous
substances have been identified at this time as stated in Sections IX Hazards and X Noise. Fuhlre discretionary
governmental approval of site-specific housing projects will require review in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
including any city adopted Emergency Plan.
Mitigation Measm•es: No mitigatiwl measures are required.
XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
There are no Mitigation Measures.
XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each read,
understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
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contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Director of the Development
Services Department. Failure to sign the line(s) provided befiow prior to posting of this Negative
Declaration with the County Cleric shall indicate the Applicant's and Operators desire that the Project
be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall apply for an
Environmental impact Report.
Printed Name and Title of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
Signature of Applicant Date
(or authorized representative)
Printed Name and Title of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Signature of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Date
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XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Lnpact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated,"
as indicated by the checklist on the previous pages.
^ Land Use and Planning ^ Transportation/Traffic - ^ Public Services
^ Population and Housing ^ Biological Resources ^ Utilities and Service Systems
^ Geophysical ^ Energy and Mineral ^ Aesthetics
Resources
^ Agricultural Resources
^ Hydrology/Water ^ Hazards and Hazardous ^ Cultural Resources
Materials
^ Air Quality ^ Noise ^ Recreation
^ Paleontological ^ Mandatory Findings of Significance
Resources
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XXII. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
1 find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project.
A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment,
and an Environmental Impact Report is required.
1 find that the proposed project may have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect: 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially
significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An Environmental
Lnpact Report is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there v•ill not be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to
applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
An addendum has been prepared to provide a record ofthis detemtination.
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Marilyn R.F. Ponseggi Date
Principal Planner
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Marilyn Ponseggi
City of San Diego
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Ms. Ponseggi:
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Re: SCH 2012121032 Chula Vista 2013-2020 Housing Element Update
The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has jurisdiction over the safety
of highway-rail crossings (crossings) in California. The California Public Utilities Code
requires Commission approval for the construction or alteration of crossings and grants
the Commission exclusive power on the design, alteration, and closure of crossings in
California. The Commission Rail Crossings Engineering Section (RCES) is in receipt of
the Draft Negative Declaration (ND) from the State Clearinghouse for the proposed City
of Chula Vista (City) 2013-2020 Housing Element Update.
RCES recommends that the City add language to the Housing Element Update so that
any future development adjacent to or near the shared railroad/light rail right-of--way
(ROW) is planned with the safety of the rail corridor in mind. New developments may
increase traffic volumes not only on streets and at intersections, but also at at-grade
highway-rail crossings. This includes considering pedestrian circulation patterns or
destinations with respect to railroad ROW and compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Mitigation measures to consider include, but are not limited to, the
planning for grade separations for major thoroughfares, improvements to existing at-
grade highway-rail crossings due to increase in traffic volumes and continuous vandal
resistant fencing or other appropriate barriers to limit the access of trespassers onto the
railroad ROW.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Chiang at 213-576-7076, or email at
Ykc(a cpuc.ca.aov.
Sincerely,
Ken Chiang, PE
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Consumer Protection & Safety Division
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January 14, 2013
City of Chu]a Vista
Attn: Marilyn R.F Ponseggi, Principal Planner
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
Subject: CITY OF SAN DIECO COhL1iENTS ON THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE 2013-2020
UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN
The City of San Diego ("City") has received and reviewed the above referenced project and
appreciates this opportunity to provide comments to the Ciry of Chula Vista.
Transportation & Storm Water Department, Storm Water Division
The plan's coverage of storm water is extremely limited; there is one mention of rain harvesting in the
document. The existing Municipal Storm Water Permit, Order No. R9-2007-0001, CAS0108758
(Page 17), includes Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans (SUSMPs) and hydromodification
requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. Additional]y, this permit is being
renewed by the Regional Wa[er Quality Control Board that includes more rigorous requirements. It is
recommended at a minimum to reference the Municipal Storm Water Permit requirements within the
Negative Declaration.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Winterrowd i
Assistant Deputy Director
Development Services Department
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cc: Anna L. McPherson, AICP, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
Ruth Kolb, Program Manager, Transportation and Stormwater Department
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THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
2013-2020 Housing Element Update
Negative Declaration (IS 12-006)
Response to Comments:
Public Utilities Commission Rail Crossings Engineering Section (RCES) --December 18,
2012
Comment:
The RCES recommends that the City add language to the Housing Element Update so that any
future development adjacent to or near the shazed railroad/light rail right-of--way (ROW) is
planned with the safety of the rail comdor in mind.
Response:
As stated in the Negative Declaration, the Housing Element is a mandatory component of a
jurisdiction's General Plan. It ensures that local policies and programs are responsive to
changing conditions and future housing needs. The adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element
Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it
call out or approve any specific development projects. It will not result in any physical changes to
the environment and future discretionary governmental approval of site speck housing projects
will require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In accordance with City standards
and policies, future projects will be planned with safety of the rail corridor in mind
City of San Diego -January 14, 2013
Comment:
The plan's coverage of storm water is extremely limited; there is one mention of rain hazvesting
in the document. The existing Municipal Storm Water Permit, Order No. R9-2007-0001,
CAS0108758 (Page 17), includes Standazd Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans (SUSMPs) and
hydromodification requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. Additionally,
this permit is being renewed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board that includes more
rigorous requirements. It is recommended at a minimum to reference the Municipal Storm Water
Permit requirements.
Response:
The Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan
Update. Objective PFS 1 of the adopted General Plan states that adequate and reliable water,
sewer and drainage service and facilities will be provided. Future discretionazy governmental
approval of site specific housing projects will require that projects be developed in accordance
with City standards and policies including whatever Storm water Permit is in effect at the time
the project is approved. In addition, future projects will be reviewed in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-
12-006) AND THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE
GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2013-2020 PLANNING PERIOD
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent
home and suitable living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal;
and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 10.6 of the Government Code ("Article 10.6"),Chula
Vista is required to prepare a Housing Element of the General Plan that covers the period of
January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista ("City") has prepared a Housing Element update for
the 2013-2020 planning period that meets the requirements of State law; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of Article 10.6, the City has made the
2013-2020 Housing Element available to the public for review and comment fora 30-day period
and submitted it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
("HCD") for their review, as required by Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, HCD provided guidance to the City regarding its Housing Element that
would bring it into compliance with Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, the City has revised the Housing Element, in consultation with HCD to
substantially comply with Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), has determined that there
is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the City of Chula Vista, that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment, ahd has prepared Negative Declaration,
IS-12-006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a hearing on March 27, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, considered all testimony, documents and evidence
submitted in this matter, and adopted Resolution GPA 12-OS recommending that the City
Council adopt a Negative Declaration (IS-OS-006) associated with the Housing Element Update
for the 2013-2020 planning period and the Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the
2013-2020 planning period; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said Negative
Declazation and Housing Element update and notice of said heazing, together with its purpose,
was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten days
prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely April 23,
2013, at 2:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and
said hearing was thereafter closed; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all testimony, documents and evidence
submitted in this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it:
1) Finds that the Housing Element could not have a significant effect on the
environment and therefore, adopts a Negative Declaration (IS-OS-006) associated
with the Housing Element Update for the 2013-2020 planning period; and
2) Adopts the Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2013-2020 planning
period as presented, reviewed, and found in compliance with State Housing Element
law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code) and all statutory requirements by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Presented by
Gary Halbert, AICP, PE
Assistant City Manager/
Director of Development Services
Approved as to form by
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Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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