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• CITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0. `�� l4 '
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT la
FOR MEETING OF: 10 . 75
ITEM TITLE Public hearing - Consideration of adding "P" Precise Plan Modifying District
to various� properties at interchange of I-5 and L Street
Ordinance /(o��- Amending the zoning map to rezone 4.24 acres in the northeast
quadrant of I-5 and L Street from unzoned, R-2, and R-3 to I-L-P, PCZ-75-F(2a)
SUBMITTED BY� Director of Planning �
� SECOND ftEADiI�G A[�D HDOP_TION
ITEM EXPLANATION
1 . Surrenary.
The two parcels addressed under this item are: A 1 .95 acre parcel which was excess
property from the I-5 widening in 1971 , now unzoned, and the adjacent 80' of paper street
right of way for Industrial Boulevard, amounting to 2.29 acres and now zoned R-2 and R-3.
� Development issues covered by the "P" zone are: control of access; location of the
parcels at a gateway to Chula Vista.
2. Discussion.
The interchange at L Street and I-5 is unique since the freeway widening in 1971 created
an offset interchange, with the ramps located approximately 700 feet south of the L Street
bridge, thereby necessitating turning movements off of L Street to reach the freeway. The
result is thdt the interchange area is larger than normal , with more parcels of land being
affected by the presence of the interchange and the associated traffic. With the exception
of three parcels, most of the property around the interchange is undeveloped. All proper-
ties are in the City of Chula Vista. All the properties form the L Street gateway to
Chula Vista.
The northeast quadrant, as shown on Exhibit B, is undeveloped between the freeway and
the San Diego and Arizona Eastern railroad track bed. In this area there exists a 1 .95
acre parcel which is surplus land from the freeway widening. Prior to acquisition by the
State, the property was zoned M-2 and then changed to I in 1969. The property is currently
unzoned. Adjacent to this parcel there is an 80' dedicated right of way for Industrial
Boulevard, zoned R-2 and R-3, and pxeseat�suna�a�p The right of way extends from L
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Agreement Resolution Ordinance X PIaT x �ther Resol�tion
PCZ-75-F (2a)
Environmental Document: Attached IS-75-48 Submitted on
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Concur with Planning Co�nission recortmendation.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION�
The Planning Coimnission voted 6-0 on September 10, 1975 to:
1 . Certify Negative Declaration on IS-75-48.
2. Recortonend that the City Council approke B�P1o�rig th2� 4�?24 acres of property in
the northeast quadrant of L Street and I-5 �{r,o�;�2 and R-3 to I-L-P in accordance
with the findings, and subject to the condi't9ons set forth in Resolution PCZ-75-F(2a
COUNCIL ACTION� City Council
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north past K Street, but is blocked by converging railroad right of way north of K Street.
The Engineering Division has reviewed the location of this property regarding possible
traffic conflicts with L Street. Their analysis is as follows:
"High turning movements, especially during peak traffic conditions,. give the inter-
section of L and Industrial Boulevard fairly high potential for accidents. Additional
access onto L Street from the property in question is bound to increase this potential .
It is therefore imperative that consideration be given to zoning this property in
such a manner that any planned development would generate minimum traffic volumes
during A.M. and P.M. peak traffic periods. Restrictions of turning movements from
the driveways (to L Street) may be required with development of subject property."
(Public Works memo dated February 22, 1974. )
3. Conclusion. .
Based on the foregoing analysis the Planning Comnission concluded that the unzoned and
street right of way north of L Street should be zoned I-L-P.
4. Initial Study.
An Initial Study (IS-75-48) of possible adverse environmental impact of this zoning and
rezoning, PCZ-75-F(2), was conducted by the Environmental Review Coimnittee on July 17,
1975 and August 28, 1975. The Cortonittee concluded that there would be no significant
effects and made a draft Negative Declaration, which is herewith forwarded for Council 's
certification.
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' ' RESOWTION N0. PCZ-75-F (2 a) ��
RESOLUTIOt: OF THE CITY PLANIlING COI�J4ISSIOIJ RECONdiE�JDiNG TO �H�g�T
THE CIT.Y COUWCIL THE CHANGE OF ZO�IE FOR PROPERTY If! THE
NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF I-5 A�ID L STREET FRO�•1 UNZOi�ED, R-2
AND R-3 TO 1-L-P �
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Lity of Chula Vista directed that a
, study be conducted of the zoning of all areas adjacent to freeway interchanges
within the city, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that study an application was initiated by the City
of Chula Vista for a change of zone from unzoned, R-2 and R-3 to I-L-P for
a 7 .95 acre parcel, as well as the adjoining 2.29 acres of City right of way,
north of L Street, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on
said application, and notice of said hearing, together v+ith its purpose, was
given by the publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at
least 10 days prior to the date of said hearing, and
4lHEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p.m.,
August 27, 1975 and September 70, 7975, before the Planning Cormission, and said
� hearing was thereafter closed.
N06! THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1 . The Comnission finds that in accordance with the Negative Declaration
on IS-75-48, the change of zone will not have any significant impact on the environ-
ment, and certifies that the Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance �aith
CEQA, 1970, as amended.
, 2. From facts presented to the Cortunission, the Corrrtnission finds that public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice require the
change of zone from unzoned, R-2 and R-3 to I-L-P for 4.24 acres located north
of L Street, east of I-5 (shown on Exhibit B, attached), with development subject
to a precise plan conforming to the following criteria:
a. Access from the property shall be within the existing 80 ft. right
. of way.
b. Landscaping of the site and adjacent public right of way shall
reflect the location of these properties at a gateway entrance to the
City.
c. Signing on L Street shall be of the ground monument type, conform-
ing to the I-L zone regulations. If more than one industrial use is
located on the site, a joint signing program snall be approved for all
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signs. A planned signing pro9ram may I�e undertaken pursuant to
Car 7Q 60 AQfI nf tho f6ula Vicha M��nirinal fnrin
� ' 3. The findings of fact in support of said determination are as follows:
a. The property was zoned I prior to its acquisition by the State.
b. The property is bounded by railroad tracks and the freeway, making
it environmentally marginal for residential uses. Tiie 2.29 acre right
� of way is abutting the 1 .95 acre parcel and should carry the sane zoning.
c. Although commercial zoning could also be considered for the
property, there is the real danger that the [raffic volumes nortnally
associated with commercial activities (200 trips/day/acre) Nould impose
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unacceptable crosstraffic and turning movement volumes on L Street.
Industrial uses generate a normally lower volume of traffic (100 trips/
day/acre).
d. There is very little i-L zoned land in the southwest part of
Chula Vista and along the freeway; the Bayfront Plan rezonings elimin-
ated about 720 acres of I and t-L zoned land and tidelands, thereby
making other industrial properties more attractive.
e. The attachment of the "P" District to this property is justified
, for two reasons:
(1) Access to L Street must be carefutly revierred to avoid
conflicts with the existing heavy volumes thereon.
(2) The parcels are located next to a gateway and special
controls regarding landscaping and signing are necessary to
comply viith the policies of the Scenic Highways Element.
f. The I-L zoning conforms to the policies of the Land Use Element of
the General Plan: to provide nore industrial land than is needed to
provide prospective developers a wide choice of sites; to locate
industrial (park) developments in appropriate locations; and to
locate the most compatible ones away from residential areas.
4. The Planning Commission recormends to the City Council that said
change of zone be approved.
, 5. That this resolution be transmi[ted to the City Council .
PASSED AND APPROVED 6Y THE CITY PLAtlNII:G C01�1MISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CAL1FORi�IA,
this lOth day of September, 1975 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Comnissioners Rudolph, Pressutti , Smith, Chandler, Starr and Flo[o
IIOES: I;one
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� ' 'DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLlIRATION OF ENVIROIlMENTAL iFiPALT ���^
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On July 17, 1975 • a draft Ne9ati��e Declaration of Environn�ental Impact
was recoTTen e �y t e nvironrrental Review'Camnittce of the City of Chula Vista.
The project is described as follows: Rezone from I-L to I-L-P and from I to I-P
, __and zone to I-L-P
' ro�ec OCdL10(1: i:OT'th9d5t. SOUthedSt. and tnuth:iPSt nuadrantc nf T-S intarrh�ngo
with "L" Street.
It is the finding of the Ervironmental Review Committee that the project will not
haYe a significant effect on the environment for the folloiving reasons:
a. The imposition of the precise plan requirements to the properties near these
, interchanges constitutes a higher level of regulation than is currently carried
. . out in the considerat-on of development plans. This higher level of_ regulation
will insure that the long term protection and enhancement of the environment is
maintained and the possibility of substantial adverse impacts due to development •
of these properfies is avoided.
b. This zone change is designed to implement long term goals of the City of .
Chula Vista and will not therefore attain short term to the disadvantage of long
term goals.
• c. The impacts from this zone change, are so insignificant to preclude any
cululatively significant impacts. There are no growth inducing effects due to
�the project. • .
d. The imposition of these development regulations will insure less adverse � �
effects on human beings due to the development of these properties.
Information for the Initial Study was prepared by: • �-
City of Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista , CA 92010
The Initial Study Application and Evaluation is on file riith the Environmental
, F;evjew Coordinator of the City of Cfiula Vista and may be reviewed at the Planning
Departnent of the City of Chula Vista betrreen 8:00 a.m, and 5;00 p,m.
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Environ . nta Review Coor ina or '
CASE NUMDER IS-75-48
Date� July 17, 1975 � � .
EN 3 (rev. 3-20-75) .
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