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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-19015 RESOLUTION NO. 19015 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AN AMENDMENT TO THE RANCHERO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR LOTS 1 THRU 28 AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP PCS 98-07. I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the properties which are the subject matter of this Resolution are diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A and B, ("Project Site"); and B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval WHEREAS, on March 16, 1998, Western Pacific Housing ("Applicant") filed an application for an amendment to the Ranchero Specific Planning Area (SPA) Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the SPA Plan consists of changes to the development standards applicable to single family detached lots; and C. Prior Discretionary Approvals WHEREAS, on August 15, 1978, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1824 adopting a Specific Plan/General Development Plan for the PC zone of El Rancho del Rey; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 1980, the City Council approved Resolution 10102 approving the development plan for the Ranchero Sectional Planning Area of the El Rancho del Rey Specific Plan; and D. Planning Commission Record on Application WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on said Project on May 6, 1998 and voted 4-0-3 to recommend that the City Council approve the Project, based upon the findings listed below; and, E. City Council Record of Application WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on May 26, 1998 on the Project, received the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and heard public testimony with regard to the same. IL PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their public hearing on this project held on May 6, 1998, and the minutes and Resolution 19015 Page 2 resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record on this proceeding. III. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA In accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the Project required the preparation of an Initial Study and a Habitat Conservation Plan, such initial study (IS 98-23) was prepared, and based on such study a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review; and IV. SPA FINDINGS A. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AS AMENDED IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE EL RANCH(::) DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN. The reduction of minimum lot sizes proposed under this SPA amendment will allow for transitioning of lots sizes in order to achieve greater compatibility with existing surrounding residential development. In addition, the El Rancho del Rey Specific Plan does not specify actual development standards, other than calling out specific density ranges. B. THE RANCHERO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, AS AMENDED, WILL PROMOTE THE SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA. The proposed arnendrnent to the development standards applicable to TSM 98- 07 will allow for the transitioning of lot sizes in order to achieve compatibility with the existing surrounding residential development. There are existing lots with minimum lot size of 5000 sq. ft. to the west and south and with minimum lot size of 7000 sq. ft. to the east. C. THE RANCHER[:) SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, AS AMENDED, WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION, OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The proposed amendment to the development standards applicable to TSM 98- 07 will allow for the transitioning of lot sizes in order to achieve compatibility with the existing surrounding residential development. There are existing lots with minimum lot size of 5000 sq. ft. to the west and south and with minimum lot size of 7000 sq. ft. to the east. V. COUNCIL DIRECTION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby directs that the development standards for single family detached lots within the Ranchero Sectional Planning Area be amended, as shown on Exhibit "C". Resolution 19015 Page 3 VI. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION This amendment to the Ranchero Sectional Planning Area Plan shall take effect and be in full force the thirtieth day from its adoption. Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter n M. Kaheny Planning Director Resolution 19015 Page 4 Exhibit A Resolution 19015 Page 5 Exhibit B Resolution 19015 Page 6 Exhibit C RANCHERO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: DETACHED All lots proposed for detached single family residences shall be governed by the provisions of the R-l-7 Single Family Residence Zone (Chapter 19.24. Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). exeepl as provided below: 1. Within the Ranchera Sectional Planning Area: a. A maximum of 70 percenI of the tonal lots may have a minimum lot width of 50 feet, minihim lot area of S.000 square feet. b. A maximum of 25 p='c~m of the to~ lots ms), have a minimum lot w~dth of 50 feet, minimum lot area of 6.000 square feel c. A minimum of 5 percem of the total lots will have a minimum lot width of 50 feel minirnum lot area of?,000 square feet. 2. The following yard areas will be maintained along Ea~ 'T' Siteel. a. For lots froriling on that portion of "J" Street having right-of-way width of 50 feet, a minimum fi'om yard of 35 feet. b. For lots frondng on thai portion of"J" Street having a right-of-way width of 50 feel a rear yard minimum average of 15 feet. c. For lots siding on that portion of"J" Street having a right-of-way width of 50 feel a minimum side yard of 20 feet. 3. In addition, lots abutting the side lot lines of lots to be developed for zero lot line units may have a minimum lot width of 58 feel minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. 4. No Floor Area Ratio (F.~JI) shall apply to lots contained within the Ranchero Sectional Planning Area. Resolution 19015 Page 7 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 26th day of May, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None Shirl~o~, Mayor ATTEST: B~v~r~yAuthelet, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 19015 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 26th day of May, 1998. Executed this 26th day of May, 1998.