HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCC 2008-13 RESOLUTION NO. PCC-08-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-08-011
AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND
GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
TEMPORARY OFF-ROAD RACETRACK ON A PORTION
OF THE RIMROCK QUARRY, LOCATED OFF
HERITAGE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO THE OTAY
RIVER VALLEY - XR PROMOTIONS, LLC FOR
CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING.
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit was filed with the
City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on January 15, 2008 by XR Promotions,
LLC for Championship Off=Road Racing (CORK) and ("Applicant"); and ~
WHEREAS, the application requests permission to conduct off-road race events on July
25tH - 27`n September 12~' - 14t~, and December 5~' - 7t~', 2008 and three similar race events in
2009 on a racetrack located on a portion of the Rimrock Quarry adjacent to the Otay River i
Valley the application also includes a portion of fixture Otay Ranch Village Ihree for a general
public parking area, and a portion of the western Active Recreation Area within the Otay Valley
Regional Park for an overnight camping area; and i
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
fox compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial
Study, IS-08-011 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the
results of the Initial Study, the Envirorunental Review Coordinator has determined that the
project could result in significant effects on the environment However, revisions to the project
made by, or agreed to, by the Applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point
where clearly no significant effects would occurs therefore, the Environmental Review j
Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-08-011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-08-011) has been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the
Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Committee's (RCC) recommended approval of
the Mitigated Negative Declaration by a vote of (4-0-0-31 at their May 19, 2008 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said
Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-013) and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was
given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to
property owners within 1000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least ten days
prior to the hearing; and
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WHEREAS, the heating was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p m.
on .June 25, 2008, in the Council Chambers, 2'76 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony
presented at the public heating with respect to subject application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the
Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (PCC-08-013) is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Zoning I
Code, and all other applicable plans so that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare j
and good planning practice support the approval. j
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION
recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-8-011) and
approve a resolution granting the Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-013) in accordance with the
findings contained in the attached City Council Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION that a
copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 25`x' day of June, 2008 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Felber, Moctezuma, Vinson, Tripp, Bhn~soussan, Clayton
NOES: ~
ABSENI: Spethman j
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ABSIENIIONS:
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William C, Tripp, Chairperson
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Diana Vargas, Secret y
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