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HomeMy WebLinkAbout!Ch 03.00 Proj DescChapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-1 City of Chula Vista November 2013 Chapter 3 Project Description 3.1 Project Location The project consists of approximately 300 acres of land in Otay Ranch known as Village 8 West, located entirely within the city of Chula Vista, California, near the southeasterly edge of the city limits. Chula Vista is located in San Diego County, approximately 13 miles southeast of the downtown area of the city of San Diego, and approximately 7 miles north of the U.S./Mexico international border. Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 illustrate the project’s location and surrounding uses. The project area ranges in elevation from approximately 600 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) in the east to 400 feet AMSL in the west. Village 8 West is located less than 0.5 mile west of State Route (SR) 125 and is surrounded on three sides by undeveloped land. Rock Mountain is located to the west of the site, and bluffs abutting the Otay River Valley are located to the south. Village 8 East (currently undeveloped) is located to the east of the site; Otay Valley Regional Park and the Otay River Valley form the southerly boundary; the Otay Valley Quarry and Village 4 (currently undeveloped) are west of the site; and the partially developed Village 7, including Olympian High school, is located immediately adjacent to the northeast corner of the project area. An existing City of San Diego Reservoir facility, which would remain on site, is located in approximately the center of the site. La Media Road, which currently terminates at the northerly boundary of Village 8 West, and Magdalena Avenue, which terminates at the northeast corner of the site, would provide north/south access to the site. Main Street, which currently terminates at the intersection of Heritage Road, would provide the main east/west access. 3.2 Statement of Project Objectives The Otay Ranch GDP describes Village 8 as an urban village. The GDP states, “Urban villages are adjacent to existing urban development and are planned for transit oriented development with higher densities and mixed uses in the village cores.” According to the GDP, Village 8 West is to provide single-family and multi-family residential units, a Town Center containing commercial uses, parks, a community purpose facility site, schools, affordable housing and a transit stop. Section 15124(b) of the CEQA Guidelines requires an EIR to include a statement of objectives for the proposed project. The objectives outline the underlying purpose of the project and assist in the development of project alternatives. The SPA Plan identifies the following project objectives that would implement the aforementioned GDP vision for Village 8 West: 1. Create a recognizable “place” that is unique, attractive, and full of cultural and social diversity. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-2 City of Chula Vista November 2013 2. Develop distinctive design standards and invest in design excellence to create inspiring and memorable places; emphasize the appearance and qualities of the public realm; create streetscapes, pathways, and public spaces of beauty, interest, and functional benefit to pedestrians. 3. Encourage development patterns that promote orderly growth, prevent urban sprawl, and promote effective resource management. 4. Protect and enhance the natural environment and increase the quality of life. Design neighborhoods with compact and multi-dimensional land use patterns that ensures a mix of uses and joint optimization of transportation modes to minimize the impact of cars, promote walking and bicycling, and provide access to employment, education, recreation, entertainment, shopping, and services. 5. Create an appropriately scaled and economically healthy Town Center. Include a wide range of commercial, residential, cultural, civic, recreational uses, and businesses that serve the daily needs of nearby residents. 6. Establish a pedestrian and transit-oriented village with an intense, vibrant Town Center to reduce reliance on the automobile and promote walking and the use of bicycles, buses, and regional transit. 7. Encourage community development in mixed use and compact pedestrian oriented forms to accommodate all income levels and lifestyles. 8. Foster a compact form facilitated by “form-based planning,” resulting in efficient infrastructure investments and advanced opportunities to provide socially diverse housing. 9. Retain and recruit a skilled and motivated workforce to ensure economic stability into the future by providing attainable housing opportunities. Promote jobs that match the skills of existing and future residents through provision of housing opportunities and choices and by providing an opportunity for the City to attract a university or related uses by dedication of land for such purposes. 10. Promote synergistic uses and graceful transitions within the SPA and between the SPA and neighborhoods of adjacent SPAs to balance activities, services, and facilities. Integrate Village 8 West with existing Otay Ranch development, including connectivity to the Greenbelt. 11. Implement the goals, objectives and policies of the Chula Vista General Plan, the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, the Chula Vista Greenbelt Master Plan, and the Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan. 12. Encourage the interactivity of a wide range of people, promote community diversity, and enrich the human experience by providing a broad variety of public spaces and housing types and styles that appeal to all ages, incomes, and lifestyles. 13. Establish a plan that is fiscally responsible and viable with consideration of existing and anticipated economic conditions. 0 250 500 Feet ±Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 PROJECT VICINITY FIGURE 3-1Not to Scale OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR Main St SAN DIEGO BAY LOWER OTAY LAKE UPPER OTAY LAKE SWEETWATER RESERVOIR 5 805 54 125 USA MEX ICO TO SAN DIEGO TO TIJUANA CHULA VISTA CITY LIMIT URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY OTAY RANCH BOUNDARY EASTLAKE PKWYOTAY RANCH (SEE DETAIL A) DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA LOWER OTAY LAKEEASTLAKE PKWY125 OTAY LANDFILL MAIN STREETHERITAGERD.LAMEDI AO LY M P IC PKW YH U N TEPKWY DETAIL A: OTAY VALLEY PARCEL V 1 1 V 8 E R D . V7 V2 V4V3 MSCP EUC UNIVERSITY/ REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY PARK (RTP) R D . R D . R D . VILLAGE 8 WEST V9 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 EXISTING AND PLANNED LAND USES IN THE PROJECT VICINITY FIGURE 3-2 Ch u la V ist a Cit y Lim it Sa n D ie go Cou n t y ±Not to Scale Low Medium Density Residential (LM) Low Medium Village Density Residential (LMV) Medium Density Residential (M) Medium High Density Residential (MH) Freeway Commercial (FC) Mixed Use (MU) Town Center (TC) Eastern Urban Center (EUC) University Regional Technology Park (RTP) Research & Limited Industrial Public & Quasi-Public (PQ) Open Space (OS) Parks & Recreation Chula Vista Open Space Preserve Limited Development Area SR-125 (Toll Road) Transit Corridor Pedestrian Bridge Access to PA 20 Fire Station Park High School Middle School Elementary School Not a PartNAP Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-5 City of Chula Vista November 2013 3.3 Project Components The project includes the SPA Plan and TM for Village 8 West, including associated off-site improvements, consistent with the Otay Ranch GDP. The development proposed by the Otay Land Company (OLC) pursuant to the Village 8 West SPA Plan is referred to as the “project,” and is the focus of this EIR. The components of the SPA Plan are described below. The SPA Plan is available for review at the offices of the City of Chula Vista, Development Services Department, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910. 3.3.1 Village 8 West SPA Plan A. Development Concept Village 8 West is one of the designated fourteen villages within the Otay Ranch GDP area. As prescribed in the Otay Ranch GDP, Village 8 West is an Urban Village with a mixed-use town center, higher density uses around the Town Center and low-medium density residential uses to the south of the Town Center. Urban Villages are intended to be adjacent to existing urban development and planned for transit - oriented development with higher densities and mixed uses within one-quarter mile of a transit stop or station. Figure 3-3 illustrates the land use plan for the project site. Village 8 West has been planned in transects to provide organization for development that focuses activity within the Town Center, transitioning into residential opportunities and rural open space at the edges. Transects are further divided into zones as illustrated in Figure 3-4. This site utilization plan provided in Figure 3-3 assigns the uses for each transect within the planning area. Uses include an elementary school, a middle school, a variety of parks, various open space areas, multi-family and single-family residential units, and mixed-use areas. In addition to defining each transect, individual planning areas are also assigned a targeted number of dwelling units and the required minimum amount of commercial square feet. The residential targets are estimates that represent the maximum amount of development that may occur in each planning area without utilizing the density transfer provisions. The actual residential dwelling unit yield and subsequent density will be determined in conjunction with the discretionary development permits approved in conformance with the SPA Plan, such as precise plans and design review permits, or approval of the final map. For purposes of land use and environmental analysis in this EIR, the project is evaluated using the maximum dwelling unit yield permitted by the SPA Plan (worst case analysis). The proposed land uses and maximum residential unit yield for Village 8 West are provided below in Table 3-1. Maximum development for each planning area is identified in Figure 3-3. Residential units and commercial square footage may ultimately be transferred between the planning areas; however, the total number of dwelling units and commercial square footage proposed for the Village 8 West would remain the same. The proposed SPA Plan would implement form-based regulations and standards that focus on the physical relationships between buildings, streets, and public spaces. Form-based codes approach the development of land by regulating the form, character, and street presence of a building to focus attention on the public presentation of buildings, and creating a public realm that is comfortable for pedestrians. Land uses are still controlled but they play a secondary role to the creation of walkable, pedestrian-friendly communities and streetscapes. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-6 City of Chula Vista November 2013 Table 3-1 Village 8 West SPA Plan Land Uses Land Use Area (Acres) Residential (Units) Office (Square feet) Commercial (Square feet) Mixed Use (TC) 40.7 899 50,000 250,000 Multi-family (MH) 29.5 530 -- -- Cluster Single-family/Town homes (M) 26.2 290 -- -- Single-family (LMV) 67.0 331 -- -- Schools 31.6 -- -- -- Community Purpose Facility 5.8 -- -- -- Parks 27.9 -- -- -- Open Space 39.1 -- -- -- Arterial Rights-of-Way and Basin 32.5 -- -- -- Total 300.3 2,050 50,000 250,000 Source: OLC 2012 Zone standards in Chapter 3 of the SPA Plan, Development Code, regulate the configuration of lots and the placement of buildings within the various zones identified. Additionally, the SPA Plan defines building configurations that specify regulations for buildings and lots to regulate key characteristics (pedestrian and vehicle access, open space, parking, etc.) of the built form. 1. Transect 1 – Natural Transect 1 would consist of areas reserved for limited recreation, passive open spaces, and habitat preserves, providing a transition from natural areas to the built environment. Transect 1 would be characterized by rolling hills adjacent to the Otay River Valley. This transect would be intended for low - intensity recreation, hiking trails, and staging areas. Transect 1 would be defined by the Open Space Preserve (OP) Zone and Open Space Slope (OS) Zone. The Open Space Preserve Zone would protect natural areas that are part of the Chula Vista MSCP subarea. In Village 8 West, these lands consist of a 15.6-acre planning area in the southwest corner of the project site, adjacent to the Otay River Valley. This zone protects the habitat preserve and allows for limited uses pursuant to the regulations of the Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan and the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan (RMP). The Open Space Zone is intended to protect manufactured slopes along the perimeter of development within Village 8 West. These slopes consist of manufactured, landscaped slopes that are not suitable for development due to their topography. This zone allows for landscaping and passive recreation such as hiking and nature trails. 2. Transect 2 – Suburban Transect 2 consists of primarily residential neighborhoods of low-medium (3-6 dwelling units per acre [du/ac]) and medium densities (6-11 du/ac) as a transition from open space to greater concentrations of development. There would be a focus on private front yards, distinct separation of private lots from the public street, naturalistic planting, deep setbacks, and larger residential blocks. This transect would be defined by the Neighborhood Edge (NE) Zone and the Neighborhood General (NG) Zone. 0 400 800 Feet ±SITE UTILIZATION PLAN FIGURE 3-3 * * * OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 Low Medium Density Residential Village (LMV) Land Use Town Center (TC) Medium High Density Residential (MH) Medium Density Residential (M) Open Space (OS) Open Space (Preserve) Park (P) School * Lotting and grading to be determined at Tentative Map (1)Transects are defined in Chapter 3 of the SPA Plan. (2)See Chapter 9 of the SPA Plan regarding Intensity Transfer (3)50,000 square feet of office retail; 250,000 square feet of retail commercial (excludes Live/Work) (4)As defined by CVMC 19.48 (5)School sites will revert to the underlying use if sites are not accepted by the school district. Parcel D shall revert to Town Center and Parcel S shall revert to Medium High Density Residential. (6)Chula Vista Open Space Preserve (7)Acreage does not include 19.6-acre San Diego Reservoir Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Commercial and Residential Town Center – 18-45 du/ac Planning Area Gross Acres Transect(1) Target Res. Units(2) Target C'ml Sq.Ft. (K)(2) B 1.4 T-4: TC 35 0 C 6.9 T-4: TC 156 36 F 3.0 T-4: TC 54 25 H-1 7.8 T-4: TC 33 144 H-2 1.3 T-4: TC 0 12 J 5.4 T-4: TC 161 18 L 14.2 T-4: TC 460 65 X 0.7 T-4: TC 0 0 Subtotal 40.7 899 300 Medium High Density Residential – 11-18 du/ac Planning Area Gross Acres Transect(1) Target Res. Units(2) E 5.3 T-3: NC 95 I 6.8 T-3: NC 122 M 8.5 T-3: NC 153 O 8.9 T-3: NC 160 Subtotal 29.5 530 Medium Density Residential Attached/Detached – 6-11 du/ac Planning Area Gross Acres Transect(1) Target Res. Units(2) Q 14.7 T-2: NG 160 U 11.5 T-2: NG 130 Subtotal 26.2 290 Low Medium Density Residential Village – 3-6 du/ac Planning Area Gross Acres Transect(1) Target Res. Units(2) N 19.6 T-2: NE 117 P 26.9 T-2: NE 124 V 20.5 T-2: NE 90 Subtotal 67.0 331 TOTAL 163.4 2,050 300K(3) Public, Quasi Public, and Other Community Purpose Facility (CPF)(4) Planning Area GDP Land Use Gross Acres Transect(1) Description R MH 5.8 SD: CPF CPF(4) Subtotal 5.8 Potential School (S) Sites(5) Planning Area GDP Land Use Gross Acres Transect(1) Description D TC 20.2 T-4: TC Middle S MH 11.4 T-3: NC Elementary Subtotal 31.6 Parks (P) Planning Area GDP Land Use Gross Acres Transect(1) Classification A P 17.4 SD: P Community G TC 3.0 SD: P Town Square T P 7.5 SD: P Neighborhood Subtotal 27.9 Open Space (OS) Planning Area GDP Land Use Gross Acres Transect(1) Classification Y CVOSP(6) 15.6 T-1: OP Preserve (MSCP) OS-1 OS 23.5 T-1: OS Open Space Subtotal 39.1 Other Planning Area GDP Land Use Gross Acres Transect(1) Description W TC 2.4 SD: R Basin Right-of-Way NA 30.1 NA Arterials Subtotal 32.5 TOTAL 136.9 SPA Total Area: 300.3 Gross Acres (7) Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-8 City of Chula Vista November 2013 This page intentionally left blank. * * * Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR TRANSECT ZONES FIGURE 3-4 Transect : Zone T-1: Open Space Preserve (OP) T-1: Open Space (OS) T-2: Neighborhood Edge (NE) T-2: Neighborhood General (NG) T-3: Neighborhood Center (NC) T-4: Town Center (TC) SD: Park (P) SD: Community Purpose Facility (CPF) SD: Basin (B)* Lotting and Grading to be determined at Tentative Map ± Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-10 City of Chula Vista November 2013 The Neighborhood Edge Zone is characterized by one- and two-story detached single-family homes in southern portions of the transect that provide a transition between the natural environment and residential development. This zone would include park and trail connections to adjacent open space. The Neighborhood General Zone is characterized by two-story attached and detached cluster homes in northern portions of this transect. These homes would provide a transition from the Neighborhood Edge Zone to the higher density, multi-family neighborhoods in Transect 3. Non-residential uses that foster a functional and walkable neighborhood would be permitted. 3. Transect 3 – General Urban Transect 3 consists of medium-high density (11-18 du/ac) attached residential development and a potential elementary school. Transect 3 is characterized by a mix of residential and public/quasi-public uses in a pedestrian-oriented environment. There is a focus on common open space and strong pedestrian linkages along public sidewalks and internal development pathways. This transect would be defined by the Neighborhood Center (NC) Zone. The primary intent of the Neighborhood Center Zone is to provide for higher-density multi-family residential neighborhoods that foster walkability and provide a transition from residential neighborhoods to the mixed-use character of the Town Center. Secondary non-residential uses that foster a functional and walkable neighborhood would be permitted. 4. Transect 4 – Town Center Transect 4 consists of mixed-use development including retail, office, attached residential, and a potential middle school in an urban setting. This transect would be defined by the Town Center (TC) Zone. The Town Center area includes the most intense level of development (18-45 du/ac). The SPA Plan and TM propose 40.7 acres of mixed use in the Town Center. Commercial uses would occur on ground floors with minimal setbacks to create an urban, pedestrian-oriented street environment. 5. Special District The Special District (SD) includes lands designated for the development of parks and community purpose facilities. This transect would be defined by the Parks (P) Zone and the Community Purpose Facility (CPF) Zone. The Parks Zone is intended to designate park locations throughout the community to ensure that adequate parkland would be provided to support the proposed intensity of development within the planning area. Parks are located to provide recreational opportunities for residents within walking distance of their home and to provide relief from the urban fabric. The SPA Plan would provide 17.4 acres of a future 70-acre community park in the northwest corner of Village 8 West and contiguous with the larger community park, a 7.5-acre neighborhood park, to serve residents south of La Media/Otay Valley Road; and an additional 3.0 acres of town square parkland that would serve as a focal point for the Town Center. These parklands are discussed in more detail in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The CPF Zone designates a 5.8 acre site for a community purpose facility. Permitted land uses for the community purpose facility site are discussed in more detail in subsection L. B. Off-site Improvements The project would include an off-site utility corridor to the south of the project site. The corridor would be 30 feet wide, including a 20-foot sewer corridor to connect to existing sewer facilities, and a 10-foot storm drain corridor to direct drainage to Otay River. A 12-foot paved utility access road would be Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-11 City of Chula Vista November 2013 included within the 30-foot utility corridor. This utility access road would provide access for the off-site utilities and would also serve as a multi-purpose recreational trail connection to the Otay Valley Regional Park trail system. The off-site utilities alignment is depicted on the sewer plan, which is discussed below in Section 3.3.1.E. Under the proposed project, the utility access road would only be open to maintenance and emergency vehicles, as well as pedestrians for access to the Otay Valley Regional Park trail system. Implementation of the utility access road is addressed in this EIR. C. Mobility The Village 8 West circulation system would provide a system of roadway and trail corridors to support both vehicular and non-vehicular modes of transportation. This system includes the extension of existing and planned roads, trails, and transit from adjacent villages, internal systems to serve the project site and a connection to the greenbelt system. Streets in the community are designed as “complete” streets, considering all modes of transportation by providing vehicular travel lanes, bike lanes or bike routes, sidewalks, and transit lanes where appropriate. 1. Existing Site Access Regional vehicular access to Village 8 West is currently provided from SR-125 via Olympic Parkway to La Media Road. La Media Road currently terminates at the northerly boundary of the site. La Media Road will become Otay Valley Road as it traverses the project site. Secondary vehicular access is also currently available from I-805 and downtown Chula Vista via Olympic Parkway to La Media Road. Main Street currently terminates at the intersection of Heritage Road. Both Otay Valley Road and Main Street are planned to extend to SR-125, which is located less than one mile east of the project site, providing future, direct access to Village 8 West. Public transportation is currently provided by Chula Vista Transit, a part of the Metropolitan Transit System. Three routes, Routes 703, 712, and 709, serve the Otay Ranch Area; none of these routes currently extends service to Village 8 West. The nearest existing stop is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the project site at Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. All three bus routes that service the area use this bus stop and connect the Otay Ranch area to the western areas of Chula Vista and the Eastlake community. 2. Proposed Vehicular Circulation Network a. Roadway System The Village 8 West circulation system would organize traffic into a hierarchy of roadways, arranged according to anticipated volumes and modes of travel. This organization is consistent with the roadway classifications established by the Otay Ranch GDP. In Village 8 West, roadways form a modified grid pattern that promotes walkability and supports urban development in the Town Center. This modified grid pattern gives way to a suburban street pattern near the southern edge of the project site, providing a transition to the natural open space areas in the south and responding to the topography of this portion of the site. The proposed roadway circulation system is shown on Figure 3-5. Roads within the site that are identified in the Circulation Element of the Chula Vista General Plan include La Media Road, Otay Valley Road, and Main Street. Main Street would provide the main east-west connection through Village 8 West and is planned to be extended east to provide a connection to Village 8 East and a future Main Street interchange at SR-125. La Media Road would be extended from its existing terminus just north of the site and become Otay Valley Road south of the Town Center. Otay Valley Road would extend south and then curve to the east, Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-12 City of Chula Vista November 2013 providing a future connection to Village 8 East. Otay Valley Road is planned to extend further to a future Otay Valley Road interchange at SR-125. Central to the circulation concept for Village 8 West is the use of urban couplets on La Media Ro ad and Main Street, through the heart of the Town Center. An urban couplet is an arterial roadway that splits into two one-way roadways through the urban core. The intent is to bring traffic into, rather than directing traffic away from and around, the Town Center to promote a vibrant and successful commercial mixed-use area. Urban couplets handle similar volumes of traffic as the traditional two-way arterial while allowing for a better mix of pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicle circulation. Each road would consist of no more than two travel lanes and would include sidewalks, parallel parking, and a striped bike lane. Reduced street width, shade trees, minimized setbacks, and urban uses would be required along the couplet to create a visual street frame and a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. This one-way street system reduces left turn delays and creates safer turning movements at each intersection, which benefits automobile drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Secondary access through the village would be provided via a residential collector, Street A. The residential collector would provide an alternate route through the village, connecting residential neighborhoods to the Town Center. Street B would provide an additional connection to Village 8 East. The remaining roadways in Village 8 West would be parkway residential streets and private streets. Parkway residential streets would provide direct access to single-family homes in the southern and western portions of the project site. Additional private streets and lanes would be provided as part of the precise plan for single-family cluster, multi-family and mixed-use neighborhoods. The final design of the street system, including parkway residential and private streets, would be determined at the precise plan, design review or final subdivision map/parcel map stage, whichever applicable entitlement occurs first within the affected planning area. b. Traffic Calming Measures Traffic calming measures promote pedestrian and bicycle safety as well as vehicle safety by controlling the speed and distribution of vehicles travelling through the project site. All proposed traffic calming features would require city approval prior to installation. In addition to urban couplets, the SPA Plan proposes intersection bulb-outs to narrow the travel throughway at some intersections, multi-modal streets and on-street parking to slow vehicular traffic, and multiple connections to evenly distribute traffic. 3. Alternative Transportation Network The following section describes the major alternative mode circulation systems for bicycles, pedestrians, public transit, and low speed vehicles. a. Bicycle Circulation Network Within the Town Center, Class II, on-street bike lanes would be provided so that bicycles do not conflict with the high levels of pedestrian activity anticipated in this urban center. Village pathways would provide 10-foot wide, off-street paved trails would run parallel to public roadways. Main vehicular thoroughfares would include dedicated, striped, on-street Class II bike lanes. Local streets would not provide dedicated lanes for bicycles; however, the traffic volumes on parkway residential streets would be low enough to accommodate bicycles as well as vehicles. The proposed bicycle circulation plan is provided on Figure 3-6. Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR ROADWAY CIRCULATION SYSTEM FIGURE 3-5 GDP Roadway Designations Town Center Arterial 6-Lane Prime 4-Lane Major Residential Collector Parkway Residential* Service Road** Transition -6 Lane Pr ime to 4 Lane Town Center Arterial Transition - 4 Lane M ajor to 4 Lane Town Center Arterial ± * Alignment of parkway residential streets to be determined by Tentative Map. **Also serves as the Greenbelt Trail. Potential Transit Stop/Station Potential Local Transit Stop 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR BICYCLE CIRCULATION SYSTEM FIGURE 3-6 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection ± On-street Bike Lane (Class II) Village Pathway (Off-Street) Greenbelt Trail Connection Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-15 City of Chula Vista November 2013 A village pathway that currently terminates at the south end of Magdalena Avenue would be extended through the project site and connections would be provided to Village 8 East via Street B and Village 3 and 4 via Main Street. The Village Pathway in Otay Ranch is intended to provide an off-street, interconnected multi-use trail that allows bicycles and pedestrians to travel between village cores and town centers. A regional trail would traverse the project site along La Media Road and Otay Valley Road and connect Village 8 West to development to the north and east. The regional trail would also extend south from Otay Valley Road along Street A to connect to the Greenbelt Master Plan trail connection. A Greenbelt Master Plan trail connection would begin at the southerly terminus of Street A, follow the alignment of a proposed sewer main, and would ultimately connect to the Otay Valley Regional Park trail system. This trail would double as a utility access road for sewer utilities, and would be open to bicycles. Some other park pathways would also be designed to accommodate bicycles, subject to City of Chula Vista approval. The alignment of these pathways would be determined by the individual park site master plan. b. Pedestrian Circulation Network The pedestrian circulation network includes an interconnected system of sidewalks, the village pathways and greenbelt trails, and rural trails, including a portion of a regional trail that would connect Village 8 West to surrounding development and open space resources. The proposed pedestrian circulation plan is shown in Figure 3-7. The village pathway and greenbelt trail would also be open to pedestrians. Additionally, a 10-foot wide regional trail, which currently terminates on La Media Road, would be extended through the village along La Media Road. A future connection of the regional trail off site into Village 8 East would be possible at the easterly edge of the project site; however, this portion of the trail is not part of the project. A second regional trail would extend along Street A, south of Otay Valley Road, and would connect to the greenbelt trail that would provide access the regional park trail system. This trail would consist of a 10-foot wide, decomposed granite path outside the Town Center. In the Town Center, this trail would be paved to be more consistent with the urban character of the area. As discussed above under Bicycle Circulation Network, the regional trail and greenbelt trail would implement the portion of the Chula Vista Greenbelt Master Plan identified for Village 8 West. All streets in the project site would include a sidewalk or trail, providing connections between destinations including residential neighborhoods, the Town Center, parks, schools, and rural trails through open space. Neighborhood trails are off-street trails that would provide pedestrian connections between neighborhoods. They would typically occur where direct connections between the Town Center and adjacent villages are needed. The intent is to promote walkability by providing more direct pedestrian connections than would otherwise occur along public roadways. Multiple pathways would be provided through parks, the Town Center, and multi-family neighborhoods to provide direct pedestrian connections between the various transects in Village 8 West and to adjacent Village 8 East and Village 4. The alignment of park pathways would be determined by the individual park site master plan while the alignment of public pathways would be determined by the precise plans and tentative maps for the various planning areas. c. Transit Network Village 8 West would accommodate future extension of transit service into the area. Transit service would consist of a bus system that would provide local connections between residential, employment, and major activity centers within Village 8 West and Otay Ranch, as well a s regional connections. The Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-16 City of Chula Vista November 2013 types of bus service that would be available are described in greater detail in Section 5.3, Transportation/Traffic. Figure 3-7 identifies the anticipated transit stops in the project site. The final route, type of service, and timing of service would ultimately be determined by the transit agency. d. Low Speed Vehicles Circulation Network Low speed vehicles provide a clean, alternative vehicular mode of transport for shorter trips. The circulation network, as illustrated in Figure 3-8, consists of low speed streets. Low speed vehicles would be permitted on all streets with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less. The circulation system has been designed to provide an internally connected system of low speed streets that allow low speed vehicles to travel between various destinations within the project site. Street B also provides a connection for these vehicles to Village 8 East. Low speed vehicles would not be permitted on sidewalks or trails. D. Water Supply 1. Potable Water Demand Village 8 West is located within the boundaries of the Otay Water District (OWD), which is the local agency responsible for providing water service. OWD is a member agency of the San Diego County Water Authority which, in turn, is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District. The project site would be required to annex into OWD Improvement Districts 22 and 27 prior to receiving service. The project is within the central service area of OWD. Water would be provided to the project via a connection to the existing 12-inch line located in La Media Road. Water service would be stubbed to both ends of Main Street and the southerly termination of La Media/Otay Valley Road to allow for future connections to adjacent villages. OWD has three existing reservoirs within the project service area. No additional reservoir storage would be required to supply water to the project. Domestic water demand for the project is estimated to be 786,575 gallons per day (gpd). OWD would require a water subarea master plan (SAMP) of water prior to the approval of final engineering improvement plans for the project to establish final water demands, project phasing, recycled water requirements, processing and facility requirements for the project. A water supply assessment and verification report (WSAV) has been completed for the project that assures sufficient supplies are planned to be available as demand is generated for the project. Several water transmission lines traverse the project site that are owned, operated, and maintained by the City of San Diego. These pipelines would not provide water to the project, but some would be relocated into the future public rights of way of La Media Road, Otay Valley Road, Street A and the future park access road/service road to facilitate the SPA plan. The relocation of these water transmission pipelines would be required prior to any development in Village 8 West located within existing City of San Diego waterline easements. Figure 3-9 depicts the proposed distribution system required to meet demands within the project area and the relocated City of San Diego water transmission pipelines. The project would not replace the City of San Diego water transmission pipelines that traverse the Preserve. The proposed pipelines within Village 8 West would connect to the existing City of San Diego pipelines outside of the Village 8 West development area. 0 400 800 Feet ±Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR AND TRANSIT STOPS FIGURE 3-7 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SYSTEM * Also serves as Service Road. **Actual location and alignment to be determined by Site Plans for Planning Areas I and J. Sidewalk Village Pathway Regional Trail Greenbelt Trail Connection* Neighborhood Trail Additional Pedestrian Connection** Potential Transit Stop/Station Potential Local Transit Stop Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection 0 400 800 Feet Low Speed Street 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR LOW SPEED STREETS FIGURE 3-8 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Low Speed Neighborhood ± Note: All streets within low speed neighborhoods shall be low speed streets. Alignment of streets to be determined by Tentative Map. 0 400 800 Feet Source: Dexter Wilson Engineering 2013 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR POTABLE WATER SYSTEM FIGURE 3-9± Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Project Boundary Existing 711 Zone Water Proposed 711 Zone Water Proposed 624 Zone Water OWD CIP No. City of San Diego Transmission Pipe (Relocation) Existing City of San Diego Transmission Pipe City of San Diego Pipe to Remain City of San Diego Pipe to Remain Connection to Existing Pipeline Connection to Existing Pipeline Connection to Existing Pipeline Connection to Existing Pipeline City of San Diego Pipe to Remain City of San Diego Pipe to Remain Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-20 City of Chula Vista November 2013 2. Recycled Water System Current OWD policies regarding new subdivision development require the use of recycled water where available. Consistent with the Otay Ranch GDP, recycled water would be used to irrigate street landscaping, parks, manufactured slopes, schools, and landscaped areas of commercial and multi-family residential sites. The use of recycled water directly offsets potable water use, making it an important component in meeting water supply challenges in the region. The estimated recycled water demand for Village 8 West is projected to be 0.14 million gallons per day (mgd). The primary source of recycled water to Village 8 West would be the South Bay Water Reclamation Facility. From this plant, the recycled water system consists of a series of pump stations, transmission piping, and storage reservoirs that provide recycled water to the area. Recycled water would be provided via an existing 12-inch line located in La Media Road. Recycled water would be stubbed at the westerly termination of Main Street and the southerly termination of La Media/Otay Valley Road to allow for a connection to adjacent villages as well as to Village 8 East located to the east. Some areas of the project may require private booster pumps on the landscape connections to get adequate pressure to the irrigation systems. A plan to distribute recycled water within the project is depicted in Figure 3- 10. Irrigation of open space areas adjacent to the MSCP would be carefully designed to prevent recycled water from draining into and affecting the MSCP open space area. E. Sewer Service Sewer service to Village 8 West would be provided by the City of Chula Vista, which operates and maintains its own sanitary sewer collection system that connects to the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System. Wastewater from the project site would flow to the Salt Creek sewer basin. The Chula Vista Subdivision Manual establishes sewage generation factors based on population multipliers used to project sewage flows. At project buildout, the average daily flow into the Salt Creek sewer basin from the project would be approximately 0.55 mgd with a projected peak sewage flow of 1.07 mgd. The southern portion of the site would be served by installing 8-inch to 12-inch gravity sewer lines to convey flow south to a single point of connection with the Salt Creek Interceptor located off site. The northern portion of the project would drain by gravity to the western boun dary of the project. A deep sewer line is proposed within Village 8 West to convey flows southerly to the gravity sewer system that would serve the project. The sewer system within the project area includes a gravity sewer line within La Media Road to serve the Community Park. On-site sewer lines would also be oversized to accommodate potential off site flows from Village 7. Sewer facilities are illustrated in Figure 3-11. F. Storm Water Drainage System Village 8 West would be divided into five hydrologic basins, as shown in Figure 3-12. Basins 1 through 3 would convey flow from the eastern and southern portions of the site to the Otay River. Basin 3 would also convey flow from a portion of Main Street to the east. Basins 4 and 5 would convey flow westerly to an existing project discharge point tributary to Wolf Canyon. Basin 4 would also convey flow from a portion of La Media Road to the north. 0 400 800 Feet Source: Dexter Wilson Engineering 2010 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM FIGURE 3-10 Project Boundary Existing 927 Zone Recycled Water Proposed 927 Zone Recycled Water Proposed 680 Zone Recycled Water OWD CIP No. Potential Recycled Water Use Area Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection ± Note: In addition to the areas shown, recycled water will be used in median and parkway landscaping for the major roads and in the common areas of school, commercial, and multi-family sites. 0 400 800 Feet Source: Dexter Wilson Engineering 2010 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR SEWER SYSTEM FIGURE 3-11 Note: All pipes are recommended as 8 inch unless otherwise noted. Project Boundary Proposed Deep Sewer Proposed Gravity Sewer Ultimate Size Required (size for project only) Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection ± 0 400 800 Feet * * * Connects to Otay River bottom Basin 5 Basin 5 Basin 3 Basin 3 Basin 2 Basin 1 Basin 4 Basin 4 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR PROPOSED DRAINAGE SYSTEM FIGURE 3-12 HYDROLOGIC BASINS AND ± Note: System maps illustrate conceptual backbone infrastructure only. Alignment of streets to be determined by Tentative Map. Hydraulic Basin 1 Hydraulic Basin 2 Hydraulic Basin 3 Hydraulic Basin 4 Hydraulic Basin 5 Existing Storm Drain Proposed Storm Drain Permanent Detention Basin Storm Drain for this area to be determined by Tentative Map.* Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-24 City of Chula Vista November 2013 To prevent erosion and maintain continuity of the hydrologic character within Village 8 West, the outlet of the storm drain systems would convey storm water directly to existing discharge points. The southerly system would be extended to the Otay River bottom to avoid potential finger canyon erosion. Bio-retention based best management practices (BMPs) are proposed within the project site to treat urban runoff pollutants generated via the proposed roadways and sidewalks. Prior to discharging into Wolf Canyon, the storm water from Basins 4 and 5 would pass through a detention basin, as shown in Figure 3-12. The proposed drainage facilities for Village 8 West and proposed BMPs are described in greater detail in Section 5.11, Hydrology and Water Quality. G. Schools 1. Elementary Schools The project would increase the number of elementary school age students. An 11-acre elementary school site has been designated as Planning Area S on the utilization plan for Village 8 West. This site would be reserved for acquisition by the Chula Vista Elementary School District. If acquired by the district, this school site could accommodate up to 750 students. Construction timing of the school would be determined by the district. Until such time that the school would be completed, students residing within Village 8 West would attend schools in neighboring villages as determined by the district. If the district decides not to acquire the elementary school site, it would be re-designated for multi-family residential uses, but is not allowed to increase the overall residential dwelling unit yield and density of the village. 2. Middle Schools and High Schools The project would increase the number of middle and high school age students. A 21-acre middle school site has been reserved on the utilization plan for Village 8 West in Planning Area D. This school would be large enough to accommodate up to 1,000 students. The site would be reserved for acquisition by the Sweetwater Union High School District. Construction timing of the school would be determined by the district. Until such time that the school would be completed, students residing within Village 8 West would attend schools in neighboring villages as determined by the district. If the school district decides not to acquire the middle school site, it would be re-designated for mixed use, but would not increase the overall residential density or commercial square footage of the village. High school students residing in Village 8 West would attend Olympian High School, located in Village 7, immediately adjacent to the proposed middle school. H. Police Protection The project would increase the demand on police protection services. The Chula Vista Police Department would provide law enforcement services to Village 8 West from its existing police facility in downtown Chula Vista. The project would increase the demand for police services as discussed in Section 5.9, Public Services and Utilities. The principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) will be utilized during implementation of the SPA Plan. These principles include, but are not limited to, controlling access points to public and private spaces; maximizing the visibility of public areas; and using building and structure features, orientation and design to reinforce and define boundaries between public and private spaces. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-25 City of Chula Vista November 2013 I. Fire Protection The project would increase the demand on fire protection services. Village 8 West would be served by the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD). The closest fire stations to Village 8 West are Fire Station 7 located at 1640 Santa Venetia Road, Fire Station 6 located at 605 Mount Miguel Road, and Fire Station 8 located at 1180 Woods Drive. The Eastern Urban Center (EUC), located northeast of Village 8 West, includes a proposed fire station. Additional fire equipment, staff and facilities required to serve the increased population proposed by the SPA Plan is described in the Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP). A Fire Protection Plan and Preserve Edge Plan have also been prepared in conjunction with the SPA Plan to identify fire prevention measures such as fuel modification zones and architectural controls. The proposed fuel modification zones are shown in Figure 3-13. These plans are described in Section 3.3.1.N. All development applications in the project site would be subject to these plans and the review and approval of the Fire Department. J. Emergency Medical Services The project would increase the demand on emergency medical services. Currently, American Medical Response provides contract emergency services for Chula Vista, National City, and Imperial Beach. There are five paramedic units assigned to the south county: two are located in Chula Vista, two in National City, and one in Imperial Beach. K. Library The increased population generated by the project would increase the demand for library facilities and amenities. The Chula Vista Library Master Plan identifies library services, which are provided by the City of Chula Vista. L. Other Services 1. Solid Waste Management Solid waste management services for the project would be provided by Allied Waste Management. Solid waste would be collected curb-side once a week and transported to the Otay Landfill located in Chula Vista. Allied Waste Management also provides a comprehensive recycling program with the City of Chula Vista for residential, commercial and industrial generators. 2. Gas, Electricity, Cable, Telephone Gas, electricity, cable and telephone would be extended to the site in accordance with provisions of the applicable service providers. 3. Community Purpose Facilities The SPA Plan would designate a CPF Zone for the development of a CPF, as defined in Chapter 19.48 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC). CPF zones are defined in the CVMC as lands intended for non- profit and certain for-profit uses that serve the social, cultural, and recreational needs of the community. All uses within CPF designated lands require a conditional use permit (CUP). Permitted uses include, but are not limited to, day care facilities, private schools, recreational facilities for non-profit organizations serving the local community, senior care and recreation, and worship, spiritual growth, and development facilities. Village 8 West includes a 5.8-acre CPF Zone located near the intersection of Otay Valley Road and Street A. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-26 City of Chula Vista November 2013 M. SPA Elements The Otay Ranch GDP requires the following elements be included in the SPA Plans. 1. Air Quality Improvement Plan An Air Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP) has been prepared in conjunction with the SPA Plan in accordance with the Chula Vista Growth Management Ordinance (GMO), Municipal Code Section 19.09.050B, which requires an AQIP to be submitted with all SPA Plans. The AQIP demonstrates how the final SPA Plan for Village 8 West reduces vehicle trips, maintains or improves traffic flow, and reduces vehicle miles traveled. The AQIP is discussed in greater detail in Section 5.4, Air Quality. 2. Agriculture Plan Agricultural uses may commence within the project area until the site is developed. An Agricultural Plan has been prepared in conjunction with the SPA Plan to control these potential uses and ensure that agricultural operations do not conflict with proposed development by incrementally phasing out agricultural activities during development, if such activities commence prior to development. The Agricultural Plan is discussed in greater detail in Section 5.12, Agricultural Resources. 3. Non-Renewable Energy Conservation Plan A Non-Renewable Energy Conservation Plan identifies feasible methods to reduce the consumption of non-renewable energy resources. The goals, objectives, and policies of the GDP require that any new projects identify a plan that assists in a long-range strategy that would increase conservation of and decrease the consumption of non-renewable energy resources. The three main categories identified in the SPA Plan where reductions in energy use occur are land use/community design, building siting/ construction techniques, and transit facilities/alternative transportation modes. The Non-Renewable Energy Conservation Plan is described in greater detail in Section 5.10, Global Climate Change. 4. Preserve Edge Plan The Preserve Edge Plan identifies allowable uses for areas adjacent to the Otay Ranch Preserve, in accordance with Policy 7.2 of the Otay Ranch RMP. The Otay Ranch Preserve is located on the southern boundary of Village 8 West. The Preserve Edge Plan area includes a 100-foot wide strip of land adjacent to the Preserve. As described in the SPA Plan, no structures other than fencing and walls would be constructed within the 100-foot preserve edge. Fencing and walls would be designed to minimize visual impacts to the Preserve and Otay Valley Regional Park. The Preserve Edge Plan lists the Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan policies related to land use adjacency and describes how Village 8 West would be consistent with each policy. 5. Fire Protection Plan The purpose of a fire protection plan is to address fire safety and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations relative to development adjacent to native vegetation. Topics addressed in the Fire Protection Plan include, but are not limited to, the urban-wildland interface, emergency service access, water supply and fire flow, fire history, a risk for wildland fire analysis, fire resistive construction, fuel management and fire protection planning. As noted previously, the Fuel Modification Plan included in the Fire Protection Plan is shown in Figure 3-13. 0 250 500 Feet ±Source: RC Biological Consulting 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN FIGURE 3-13 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Fire Protection Planning Area A Fuel Management Zone 1: Minimum of 50 feet, Low-Fuel, Native Plants Fuel Management Zone 2: Additional 50 feet beyond Zone 1, shrub clusters limited to 400 square feet. Fuel Management Zone 3: Balance of distance to total 150 feet, shrub clusters limited to 400 square feet. Fire Protection Planning Area B Fuel Management Zone 1: 0-50 feet Low-Fuel, Native Plants Fuel Management Zone 2: 51-100 feet 4 feet or less in height, shrub clusters limited to 400 square feet. Fire Protection Planning Area C Fuel Management Zone 2: 0-Varies Depth of FMZ based on top and toe of manufactured, interior slopes, native or ornamental plants. See Landscape Plans for details. MSCP Limit Fire Fighter Access Points Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-28 City of Chula Vista November 2013 This page intentionally left blank. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-29 City of Chula Vista November 2013 6. Affordable Housing The City of Chula Vista requires that 10 percent of proposed dwelling units be affordable. Five percent of those units must be affordable to households earning at or below moderate income (80 percent to 120 percent of the San Diego area median income) and the remaining five percent of those units must be affordable to households earning at or below low income (combined incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the San Diego area median income). Approximately 205 affordable housing units would be available in Village 8 West. High-density housing in the Town Center and accessory second units, allowed throughout the project site, provide opportunities for affordable housing. 7. Water Conservation Plan The Village 8 West Water Conservation Plan (WCP) includes water conservation measures that are incorporated into the planning and design of the project, including the requirements outlined in the Chula Vista Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance. The focus of the plan is on additional water conservation measures that are not mandated by state or local regulations. The identified water conservation measures include installation of hot water pipe insulation, pressure reducing valves, and water efficient dishwashers in all single-family and multi-family residential units. Additionally, developers would install dual flush toilets and water efficient landscaping in compliance with the Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance. 8. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Chapter 7 of the SPA Plan serves as the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan required by the Otay Ranch GDP. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan designates a variety of parks and open spaces throughout Village 8 West, as shown in Figure 3-14. The plan implements the goals, objectives, policies, and implementation measures of the GDP, the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan (City of Chula Vista 2002), and the Chula Vista Greenbelt Master Plan (City of Chula Vista 2003b). The plan defines appropriate amenities and facilities, landscaping, paving and surfaces, and lighting for each type of park or open space. Trails linking these parks and open space areas are discussed in Section 3.3.1.C, Mobility. The proposed park and open space facilities are described in greater detail in Section 5.9, Public Services. The project would provide a total of 28 gross acres of parks in Village 8 West. An approximately 17 acre portion of the Otay Ranch Community Park would be located in Planning Area A, as designated in the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan (November 2002). This park is intended to provide amenities that bring the community together, such as athletic fields, recreation facilities, and group picnic areas. Located in the northwest portion of the Village 8 West, this park acreage is contiguous to the remaining approximately 53 acres of planned community parkland located north and west of the project. The SPA Plan would also provide a 7.5-acre neighborhood park within Village 8 West in Planning Area T, which is intended for active and passive recreation for the surrounding neighborhood. Features may include small-scale multi-purpose play fields, sport courts, and playgrounds. Sports courts and other activity areas, parking lots, and major pathways would include lights for nighttime events. The SPA Plan also designates 3 acres of town square in Planning Area G, which would consist of small plazas or open spaces in the high-density Town Center. These gathering spaces can be used for functions such as farmer’s markets and art shows. 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FIGURE 3-14 Trails Sidewalk Village Pathway Regional Trail Greenbelt Trail Neighborhood Trail Additional Pedestrian Connections Potential Transit Stop/Station Parks Planning Area Gross Acres Eligible Acres Open Space Preserve (MSCP)Y 15.6 Perimeter Slopes OS-1 23.5 Interior Slopes Varies * Community Park A 17.4 16.6 Neighborhood Park T 7.5 7.5 Town Squares G 3.0 3.0 Total Parks 27.9 27.1 ± Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Planning Area Gross Acres * Note: Interior slopes to be determined by final grading plan. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-31 City of Chula Vista November 2013 In addition, the Otay Ranch RMP establishes performance standards for achieving an 11,375-acre Otay Ranch open space preserve in order to mitigate biological impacts from development in Otay Ranch. Compliance relies on progressive acquisition, or funding for acquisition, of the designated Otay Ranch Preserve areas with each development approval. Future final maps would be required to convey open space in accordance with the RMP at a rate of 1.188 acres for each acre of development area. This RMP requirement is further discussed in Section 5.6 of this EIR, Biological Resources. An additional 3.5 acres of open space would consist of manufactured slopes that form the perimeter of the developed area in the open space zone. Large slope areas would occur within the area adjacent to roadways, between planning areas, and adjacent to the reservoir. Additional slopes may occur between and within other planning areas as the result of individual subdivision design. 9. Emergency Disaster Plan The Otay Ranch GDP requires all SPA plans to provide an emergency disaster plan that addresses the various hazards that have the potential for disrupting communities, causing damage and creating casualties within the area. Possible natural disasters include earthquakes, floods, fires, landslides, and tropical storms. There is also the threat of man-made incidents such as war, nuclear disasters, hazardous materials spills, major transportation accidents, crime, fuel shortages, terrorism, or civil disorder. The SPA Plan addresses these disaster situations by implementing plans already developed for the area. These plans are listed below and described in Section 5.13, Hazards and Hazardous Materials. 1. San Diego County Emergency Plan 2. San Diego County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 3. Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization 4. California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement 5. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program 10. Public Facilities Finance Plan A PFFP is required as part of the SPA Plan by the CVMC Section 19.09.050. The PFFP and utility master plan for the project provide detailed explanations of the public facilities and infrastructure required to support new development within Village 8 West and assign responsibilities for construction and financing. The PFFP would implement the Chula Vista Growth Management Program and Ordinance. The intent of the document is to ensure that the phased development of the project is consistent with the overall goals and policies of the Chula Vista General Plan, Growth Management Program, and the Otay Ranch GDP. The PFFP components include an analysis of infrastructure facilities, such as water and sewer, and the provision of community services and facilities including fire protection and emergency services, law enforcement, libraries, schools, and parks. The PFFP would require specific facilities to be built in conjunction with development to ensure that improvements adequately serve such development and meet city threshold standards. The Otay Ranch GDP also requires all new development within Otay Ranch to meet the demands for regional services and facilities by participating in a regional impact fee program and/or by reserving land or facilities for regional service programs. Village 8 West would contribute an equitable financial share to the following services for Otay Ranch in accordance with the PFFP: ■ Arts and Cultural Facilities ■ Cemeteries ■ Health and Medical Facilities ■ Community and Regional Purpose Facilities ■ Social and Senior Services ■ Correctional Facilities Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-32 City of Chula Vista November 2013 ■ Justice Facilities ■ Animal Control Services ■ Civic facilities This EIR analyzes the worst-case scenario and assumes maximum buildout of the proposed Village 8 West land use targets and associated facilities. 11. Fiscal Impact Agreement The City and OLC will enter into a fiscal impact agreement to offset the proposed development impact on City services and comply with the City’s GMO. 3.3.2 Conceptual Grading Plan and Concept Grading for the project would include primarily on-site improvements and would utilize grading practices consistent with the requirements of the Chula Vista General Plan, Otay Ranch GDP, the Otay Ranch Overall Design Plan, and the Otay Ranch Phase 2 RMP. Slopes would occur along roadways, in the 3.5 acres of open space adjacent to the southern edge of the development area, and around the perimeter of the existing San Diego Reservoir site. Slopes over 25 feet in height would feature contour grading and would not have slope gradients that are steeper than 2:1. All slopes would be landscaped. Grading for the project would result in 4.8 million cubic yards of balanced cut and fill material on site. The conceptual grading plan is provided in Figure 3-16, and the cut and fill map is provided in Figure 3-17. Village 8 West would also require some off-site grading on the City of San Diego reservoir site and for the off-site facilities corridor. No land uses are proposed in the offsite grading areas, but the off-site grading would be required to implement the proposed Village 8 West SPA Plan. Approximately 4.6 acres of off-site grading would be required in the reservoir site, and approximately two acres of grading would be required for the facilities corridor. Limited off-site screening using vegetation would also be implemented between the reservoir and Village 8 West development. The off-site cut and fill material would be used to balance the on-site earthwork. 3.3.3 Tentative Map A TM is proposed in conjunction with the SPA Plan. A TM is a map that depicts the layout of a proposed community. The TM for Village 8 West details how the utilization plan shown in Figure 3-3 would be implemented. The map includes the various land uses, proposed grading, and street layout. In addition, a TM depicts proposed utilities, easements and conceptual trail design. A conceptual TM exhibit is provided as Figure 3-15. The TM may be further refined as grading plans and other development plans are finalized. Ultimately, a final map would be submitted to the city for approval. Any TM or final map revisions shall be examined in light of this EIR to determine whether additional environmental review will be required. Once the TM is approved by the City of Chula Vista, final engineering and mapping plans would be completed for construction. The TM for Village 8 West depicts a 46-feet wide easement south of the SPA Plan area. The park access road visualized for this easement is not part of the project and is not included in this EIR. Implementation of the SPA Plan would construct a 12-foot wide paved trail in this corridor to provide access to future recreational opportunities south of Village 8 West, as described in Section 3.3.1(B). 0 250 500 Feet ±Source: Hale Engineering 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR VILLAGE 8 WEST CONCEPTUAL TENTATIVE MAP FIGURE 3-15 Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection No Scale Airport Notification Note: This project falls within the Part 77 Airspace Study Area. Development will comply with all applicable requirements of the Brown Field Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77. Airport overflight notification will be provided to new residents in compliance with the Brown Field Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-34 City of Chula Vista November 2013 This page intentionally left blank. 0 400 800 Feet ±Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLAN FIGURE 3-16 2:1 4:1 Avg 4:1 Avg 2:1 2.3:1 Avg 2.5:1 Avg 2:1 2:1 4:1 Avg 4:1 2:1Avg 3:1 Avg Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Existing Contour Proposed Contour Slope Ratio Range3:1 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR CONCEPTUAL CUT AND FILL MAP FIGURE 3-17 Cut Fill Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection ± Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-37 City of Chula Vista November 2013 3.3.4 Development Phasing Development of Village 8 West would be completed in five phases, which are identified in Figure 3-18. Full buildout of the project is not expected until 2030. The sequencing of phases would be determined by market conditions as well as the PFFP. The areas of development in Figure 3-18 are not labeled in any particular order. The orange phase shown in Figure 3-18 includes Planning Areas B, G, H-1, H-2, I, J, and N. Development in this phase would include a maximum of 351 multi-family residential units, 117 single- family units, and 174,000 square feet of commercial space in primarily the western portion of Village 8 West. The blue phase would develop a maximum of 284 single-family residential units in Planning Areas P and Q, which are located in the southwestern area of Village 8 West. The yellow phase would develop Planning Areas A, C, D E, F, and L which include a maximum of 765 multi-family units and 126,000 square feet of commercial land use in the northern portion of Village 8 West. The purple phase would develop Planning Areas T, U, and V, which include a maximum of 220 single-family residential units in the southeast portion of the project site. The green phase would develop 313 multi-family residential units in Planning Areas M, O, R, and S which are located in the eastern portion of the project site. 3.4 Discretionary Actions The project is a “discretionary project,” which is defined in Section 15357 of the CEQA Guidelines as “a project that requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation when the public agency or body decides to approve or disapprove a particular activity.” The following discretionary actions are associated with the project and would be considered by the Chula Vista Planning Commission and City Council: ■ Adoption of the Village 8 West SPA Plan and associated documents including but not limited to:  Village 8 West SPA Plan  Air Quality Improvement Plan  Agricultural Plan  Non-Renewable Energy Conservation Plan  Preserve Edge Plan  Fire Protection Plan  Affordable Housing Plan  Water Conservation Plan  Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan  Emergency Disaster Plan  Public Facility Finance Plan ■ Approval of a tentative map to establish the location of development and open space lots and identify the infrastructure requirements for Village 8 West. ■ Approval of a development agreement amendment including conditions of approval for development within the Village 8 West SPA Plan area. ■ Certification of a Final EIR and adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program. 0 400 800 Feet Source: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. 2012 DEVELOPMENT PHASES FIGURE 3-18 Purple Green Plan Area Target Units C’ml Sq. Ft (K) Orange Orange Yellow Yellow Green Yellow Blue Purple Orange Plan Area Target Units C’ml Sq. Ft (K) Blue Plan Area Target Units C’ml Sq. Ft (K) Yellow Plan Area Target Units C’ml Sq. Ft (K) B 35 0 G (Town Sq.)0 0 H2 0 12 H1 33 144 I 122 0 J 161 18 N 117 0 Subtotal 468 174 P 124 0 Q 160 0 284Subtotal 0 A (Comm. Park)0 0 D (Mid. Sch’l)0 0 C 156 36 E 95 0 F 54 25 L 460 65 Subtotal 765 126 Plan Area Target Units C’ml Sq. Ft (K) T (Neigh Park)0 0 V 90 0 U 130 0 Subtotal 220 0 M 153 0 R (CPF)0 0 O 160 0 S (Elem. Sch’l)0 0 Subtotal 313 0 Total 2,050 300 OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST EIR Note: Village 8 West is generally planned to develop from north to south; however, the sequencing of development phases would be determined by market conditions and the PFFP. Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection Off-site Facilities Corridor/ Greenbelt Trail Connection ± Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-39 City of Chula Vista November 2013 Additionally, implementation of the project may require that the applicant obtain approval, permits, licenses, certifications or other entitlements from various federal, state, and local agencies, including but not limited to the following: ■ Individual/Nationwide Section 404 Permit (CWA, 33 USC §1344) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ■ General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit SWRCB Order No. 2009-0009 DWQ from the RWQCB. ■ 401 Certification (CWA, 33 USC 1341, if the project requires U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit) from the RWQCB. ■ Lake/Streambed Alteration Agreement (California Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et seq.) from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. For the proposed project, the term applicant refers to the developer that would be applying for permits to develop on the project site. Chapter 3 Project Description Otay Ranch Village 8 West EIR CV EIR 10-03; SCH No. 2010062093 Page 3-40 City of Chula Vista November 2013 This page intentionally left blank.