HomeMy WebLinkAboutGPA 10-04 RESOLUTION NO.. GPA 10-04/PCM 10-12
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL APPROVE 1) A
RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS; 2)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TITLE 19; AND 3) A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEW COUNCIL POLICY; ALL
REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
WHEREAS, in February 2010, the City Council directed staff to prepare amendments to
the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance related to the siting of Electrical Generating Facilities
(EGFs); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to council direction, the Development Services Department
convened a team consisting of interested members of the original 2005 Chula Vista General I
Plan Update (GPU) Environment, Open Space, and Sustainable Development Subcommittee
(the "EGF Working Group'); and
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WHEREAS, the Development Services Department initiated a review of the City's
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to determine what sections needed to be amended related
to the siting of EGFs; and ~
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department and the EGF Working Group have
worked together to develop regulations and siting criteria for EGFs within Chula Vista including
drafting a new EGF Council Policy to address the siting of EGFs (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project documents represent the collective efforts of the Development j
Services Department and the EGF Working Group, and provides necessary criteria and
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regulations for the siting of EGFs within the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Project reflects sound planning principles and is internally consistent with
the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2011, staff presented the Project documents to the Resource
Conservation Commission (RCC) for consideration and recommendation to the City Council, and
obtained input from the RCC; and
WHEREAS, the RCC, upon review of the Project recommended that the City Council
adopt the Project with certain clarifying revisions that have been incorporated into the Project
documents; and
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WHEREAS, on May 31, 2011, staff presented the Project documents to the Council
Energy Subcommittee (CES) for consideration and recommendation to the City Council, and
obtained input from the C'ES; and
WHEREAS, the CES, upon review of the Project recommended that the City Council
adopt the Project with certain clarifying revisions that have been incorporated into the Project
documents; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed Amendments
for compliance with CECW and has determined that there is no possibility that the activity,
adopting a General Plan amendment and Zoning Code amendment may have a significant effect
on the environment because the new General Plan policy and Zoning Code provisions will result
in more stringent requirements for locating an Energy Generating Facility than currently exist
Therefore, pursuant to Section 16061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not
subject to CEQA Thus, no environmental review is necessary Although environmental review
is not necessary for the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code change, environmental
review will be required for any Energy Generating Facilities that are proposed as part of the
conditional use permit evaluation for that specific project; and
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Planning Commission for
consideration of the Project and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider said
Project at the time and place as advertised, namely August 10, 2011 at 6 p m in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends
that the City of Chula Vista City Council approve the following: Attachment 1) draft City Council
resolution amending various sections of the Chula Vista General Plan, Attachment 2) draft City
Council ordinance amending various sections of Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19, and
Attachment 3) draft City Council resolution approving a new Council Policy -Electrical
Generating Facilities; all regarding establishment of regulations and requirements for the siting
of EGFs within the City of Chula Vista and all attached hereto and made a part hereof this
resolution
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 10`h day of August, 2011, by the follo~,ving vote, to-wit:
AYES: Spethman, Liuag, Vinson, Moctezuma
NOES: Felber
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Presented by: Approved as to form y:
Gary alb r P E , AICP ~ le
Assistant Manager/Development Services Directo ~ ney
Michael Spethman, Chair
ATTEST:
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Diana Vargas, Secretar,
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