HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCM 2006-08C RESOLUTION NO. PCM 06-08(C)
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER PARKS
AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKS IN A
PORTION OF OTAY RANCH EASTERN URBAN CENTER
WHEREAS, On Apri114, 2006, the applicant, McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC, filed the Eastern
Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Plan Area (SPA) for a portion of Otay Ranch, called the Eastern
Urban Center ("EUC"); and
WHEREAS, McMillin owns 206.6 acres of the EUC area ("McMillin Property"), whose
legal description is shown in Exhibit A of Attachment 1 hereto along with a map of McMillin EUC
property which is governed by the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the EUC is the focal point for the eastern planning area, and is comprised of a
vibrant and intense mixture of land uses in an urban setting envisioned attract a different
demographic profile than the surrounding suburban development in Otay Ranch; and,
WHEREAS, such an area's successful implementation of the EUC requires an emphasis on
place making in the public realm, including parks and other public spaces; and,
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan and Otay Ranch General Development Plan
contemplate the development of'standards for both public and private uses, unique to the Eastern
Urban Center, to help create this urban character; and,
WHEREAS, the EUC Parks Agreement reflects these unique approaches in applying City
standards needed to accomplish the vision of EUC contemplated by the General Plan and the Otay
Ranch GDP; and,
WHEREAS, California Goverrunent Code §§664'7'7, et seq (the "Quimby Act") and the
City's Parklands and Public Facilities Ordinance, [Chula Vista Municipal Code ("CVMC")Chapter
17.10 ("PLDO")], as amended, requires that development projects provide land and improvements
for neighborhood and community parks and recreational facilities, allow for a credit against the
payment of fees or dedication of land if the subdivider provides park and recreational improvements,
and permit the City to require a combination of dedication and payment of in-lieu fees if the City
determines that the combination would better serve the public;
WHEREAS, the EUC Parks Agreement implements the requirements of the EUC SPA Plan,
the PLDO, the Quimby Act and the conditions of approval of tentative maps for the McMillin
Property by establishing park land dedication, improvement and additional in-lieu fee requirements
which satisfy park requirements for the McMillin Property; and,
WHEREAS, the CVMC Chapter 1'7.10 requirements have been, and will be imposed on the
McMillin Property through conditions of approval oftentative maps and supplemental subdivision
improvement agreements; and,
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WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the EUC Project
and determined that the EUC Project would result in a significant impact to the environment,
therefore, aSecond-Tier Environmental Impact Report (EIR 0'7-01) has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered and adopted a recommendation of
certification of the F final Second Tier Environmental Impact Report (EIR 07-01) for the Otay Ranch
Eastern Urban Center SPA Plan, Ientative Map and related items including the Parks Agreement;
and,
WHEREAS, the Parks Agreement, attached as Attachment 1, between the City and
McMillin Otay Ranch LLC encumbers that portion of the EUC owned by McMillin Otay Ranch
LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the I
Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the Otay Ranch Eastern Urban Center
Parks Agreement is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan, and all other applicable Plans, and that the public necessity, convenience, general
welfare and good planning practice support the approval
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommends
that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the EUC Parks Agreement for the construction of
parks in a partion of Otay Ranch Eastern Urban Center between McMillin Otay Ranch LLC and the
City of Chula Vista substantially in accordance with the findings contained in the draft City Council
Resolution attached as Attachment 2 to this Resolution..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the owners
of the property and the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 26`h day of August 2009 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Vinson, Spethman, Moctezuma, Tripp, Felber, Thompson
NOES:
ABSENT: Clayton
ABSIENIIONS:
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Diana Vargas, Secretary Scott W. Vinson, Chair
Planning Commission
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Presented by:
Gary Halbe A CP art. Mi~~~ 1
Deputy Ci Manager/Development Services Director ?~i `Attorney
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