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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/05/04 Item 09 Item No. 9 May 4, 1976 i . . • CITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0.• �� 9 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT 5/4/76 FOR MEETING OF:�3¢ ITEM TITLE: Public hearing - Consideration of change of prezoning from P-C to R-1-H-P for 2.5 acres located at the easterly terminus of East "J" Street - Shattuck Construction Company Ordinance n1683 - Changing prezoning designation for 2.5 acres located at the SUBMIT TED BY� easterly terminus of East "J" Street from P-C to R-1-H-P Director_of Planning� SECvi•<� i�L/'lJ:{`;1] ,"�.�a� ADQPTION ITEM EXPLANATION l . The applicant has requested a change of prezoning of 2.5 acres located at the easterly terminus of East "J" Street from P-C to R-1 -H-P. The applicant has also filed a tentative subdivision map for 9 lots (South Bay Villas Unit #2) and petitioned for annexation. 2. The Initial Study (IS-76-13) of possible adverse environmental impacts of this project was conducted by the Environmental Review Cortonittee which concluded on March 4, 1976 that there would be no significant effects. The Planning Cormnission certified the Negative Declaration on April 12, 1976 and recortunended approval of the prezoning. 3. The attached staff report for the Planning Cortonission meeting of April 12, 1976 contains additional information on this item. EXHIBITS ATTACHED Agreement Resolution Ordinance X Plat X OtherRpt. to P. . Res. PCZ-76-C Environmental Document: Attached IS-76-13Submitted on STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Concur with Planning Cortunission recorronendation. ' BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION� On April 12, 1976 the Planning Cortmission voted 5-0 recortunendi g t� the City Council certify the Negative Declaration and approve the charFgepo� {�e�or�ifig�rom P-C to R-1-H-P in accordance with Resolution PCZ-76-C by the Git;� Council COUNCIL ACTION� 0 f Placed on first. reading, April 27, 1976. �alif ornia „hula Vista, d 3 �j� `[�-.... ..._.:v± l � y .... _ 178�0 _.____..._......._. ... Form G-113 (Rev 5—75 r a � R` -` � 1 + e �l" . , � � . I . '. . � ' . B , , � � � : / EXHIBIT A � PC2=76-C , CHANGE OF PRQONING FROM �Q� � �p � ' P-C TO R-1-H-P FOR 2.50 ACRES � yeO . � � �' , AT ThiE EAST END OF E."J'�ST. ' j�� � � W � No ��a RTH rOQ � p_� , 0 20�0 4p0,t � �By . s � F B av ti Of � VACANT HALECREST a R-I-H-P � } , > � F- o F Z E Q c� 'o � � VACANT /A_/_D ) ' EAST rH v� ���" S T R E E T COUivTY , . G R � � P _ _ PROPOSED p�� �: � PREZONING r W AY � y 'L , N I 4� EXiSTiNG � PREZONINO w���w�RESr W RiV� R lV rj-T � ; /4} J� �tl Y . i r � i �� � /� .� ��, � i \ � � � Y / \�\ I `� \ O �' � , -- "I-H'P i � W � Kr �`�~ aq-� ;;. — — o VACANT � � .' . .V�. � .4`� -' � � - ----�----- 1 . , �a b x � To;_.' . City Planning Commission From: D. J. Peterson, Director of Planning Subject: Staff report on agenda items for Planning Commission , Meeting of April 12, 1976 1 , PUBLIC HEARING: Chanqe of prezonina PCZ-76-C from P-C to R-1-H-P for 2.5 acres located at the easteH v terminus of East J Street - Shattuck Construction Compan A. BACKGROUND 1 . The applicant has requested a change of prezoning from P-C (Planned Comnunity) to R-1-H-P (Single Family Residential , subject to the Hillside and Precise Plan Modifying Districts) for 2.5 acres of property located at the easterly terminus of East "J" Street (See Exhibit "A") . The property is currently zoned A-1-8 in the County. 2. A tentative subdivision map (South Bay Villas N2) for 9 lots has also been filed by the applicant and will be considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting. 3. An Initial Study (IS-76-13) of possible adverse environmental .impacts , of this project PCZ-76-C was conducted by the Environmental Review Committee on March 4, 1976. The. Environmental Review Cortrnittee concluded that there would be no significant effects and made a draft i�egative Decicaration wnich is herewith fonvarded ror Planning Cortenission certification. B. RECOMMENDATION 1 . Adopt a motion finding that in accordance with the fvegative Declaration on :5-76-13 and the findings stated therein this project will have no significant _ adverse envir�nmental impacts and certifying the Negative Declaration. 2. Adopt a motion recommending that the City Council approve the pre- zoning of 2.5 acres to R-1-H-P (PCZ-76-C) . C. DISCUSSION 1. Adjacent zoning and land_ use: North - P-C (Co. A-1-8) Vacant South - R-1-H-P Vacant )approved subdivision) —East - P-C (Co. A-1-8) Vacant West - R-1 Single family Residences � 2. Site Lharacteristics The proposed prezoning area is triangularly shaped and contains approximately 2.5 acres (including all of "J" Street) with an average natural slope of 12%. A condition of approval of the tentative map for the 40 acre property adjacent on the south was that the applicant acquire the subject property for the l b� • . . - . � . ��4"h EXH���T City Planning Cormiission page 2 2 - Agenda Items for '�4eeting of April 12, 1976 , extension of East "J" Street. Some additional adjacent property also is being acquired in order to provide for a reasonable lotting and development pattern, given the topography of the area. 3. General Plan The General Plan designates this area as Medium Residential Density, 4-12 dwelling units per gross acre. The proposed zoning would allow approximately 5 units per net acre. This is well within the General Plan density designation. D. FINDINGS 1 . This prezoning constitutes good zoning practice in that it assists in the preservation of the natural hillside areas by permitting urban development while retaining a portion of the natural topographic features in the area. 2. The prezoning protects the public , health, safety and welfare by directing urbanization to existing usable land adjacent to existing urban areas. The attachment of the "H" Modifying District will minimize drainage, soil , slippage and other geologic hazard problems corrunonly associated with mass grading and construction on steeper slopes. 3. The proposed rezoning conforms to the General Plan. The R-1-4-P zoning, if approved, would permit a density of 5 units per net acre. The �General Plan desi9nates this area as "htedium Density Residential " 4-12 dwelling units per gross acre. '� . � � 3 . . � • - . . � � � Nu , b x 3 RESOlUTIOP� N0. PCZ-16-C ; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLAHNING COMMISSION RECOD4•tENDiNG TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE CHANGE OF PREZONIRG FROh1 P-C TO R-i-H-P FOR 2.5 ALRES LOCA7ED AT THE EASTERLY TERI4INUS OF EAST "J" STREET WHEREAS, a duly verified application for change of prezoning was filed , with the Planning Department by Shattuck Construction on March 16, 1976, Application No. PCZ-76-C, and WHEREAS, said application requested a change in prezoning for 2.5 acres located at the easterly terminus of East "J" Street, more particularly described . . in said application, from P-C to R-1-H-P, and WHEREAS, the Planning Comnission set the time and place for a hearing on said application, and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by the publication in a newspaper of qeneral circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the date of said hearing, and 61HEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p.m. , April 12, 1976, before the Planning Comnission, and said hearing was thereafter closed. � ' NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: : _ 7. The Comnission finds that in accordance with the Neaative Declaration on IS-16-13 and the findings stated therein this project will have no significant ' adverse environmental impacts and certifies that the Negative Declaration was � prepared in accordance viith CEQA, 1970, as amended. � 2. From facts presented to the Camnission, the Comnission finds that • 1 public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning prectice require ' the change of prezoning from P-C to R-1-H-P for 2.5 acres located at the easterly terminus of East "J" Street. 3. The findings of fact in support of said determination are as follows: a. This prezoning constitutes good zoning practice in that it assists in the preservation of the natural hillside areas by permitting urban development while retaining a portion of the natural topo- graphic features in the area. � � b. The prezoning directs urbanization to existing usable land adjacent to existing urban areas. The attachment of the "H" Modifying � District will minimize drainage, soil slippage and other geologic hazard problems comnonly associated with mass grading and construc- tion on steeper slopes. � c. R-1-H-P zoning, permitting a density of 5 units per net acre, conforms � to the General Plan whfch designates this area as Medium �rnc;t� . _ ____-_ ._ __."__- ._ _-'__ _. - _ . . . . _ _ . _ .. __.__ __ ___ 59'.. • • t' � v i Residential, 4-12 dwelling units per gross acre. 3. The Plarming Comnission recomnends to the City Council that said � . prezoning be apprnved. . 4_ Th3t Yhis resolution be transmitted to the City Council and a copy be transmitted to the ovner of the property. PASSED AND APPRDYED BY THE CITY PLA�;NING COFLM:SSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA • . this 72th day of April, 1976, by the following vote, to-wit: • AYES: Caem ssinners Starr, Smith, Flota, Chandler and Po�dolph � � NOES: iJone ABSEIff: Lomnissioner; Johnson and Pressutti , . � ��-v,v � � -w�.�� . � Chairman ATTEST: �. .�',�-��_ ��,�,�.� _ . / Secretary 2 - �V , - . . �� �, ��, ti x .y� \�°'-- ; DRAfT NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF E�IVIROf�MEDfTAL INPACT Eiii-9I�aT : ._._� pn March 9 , 1976 a draft Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Mas recorranen e y t e nvironmental Review'Caronittee of the City of Cfiula Vista. The project is described as follows: construction of 9 lots with sinqle . family dwellings . �OJ2C OCa tOn: Between East J Street and South Bav Vil as # It is the finding of the Environmental Review Cortmittee that the project will not haYe a significant effect on the environment for the folloriing reasons: 1. There is a general lack of significant natural or cultural features on or near the site which could be adversely affected by the project. The only overall resource of any importance is the Snake Cholla (opuntia parryii serpentina) however, the specimens on this property are of a poor quality and limited volume. A smaller scale of the project and its location adjacent to an established single family area preclude a substantial adverse environmental impact . 2. The project is in conformance with all long term environmental , goals of the City of Chula Vista and therefore will not attain a short term goal to the expense of a long term goal . The The project is in con�ormance a�ith the Open Space and Coa�ervatioa Eleme;.ts of the General Plan. ' 3. The project does not involve the extension of any utility facilities or public rights-of-way which could facilitate growth. The project is rather a response to such facilities which were required of South Bay Villas �1. 4. The project will not result in the generation of any noise , air pollution, light, or other hazards or other substances which would be hazardous to the welfare or healtn of any human being. NOTE: This evaluation is limited to the consideration of prezoning, annexatior and tentative subdivision map. • Information �for the Initial Study was prepared by: • -� Craig Bulthuis & Nothomb 2611 Adams Ave. San Diego CA 1 The Initial Study Application and Evaluation is on file with the Environmental Review Coordinator of the City of Chula Yista and may be revieo-red at the planning , Department of the City of Chula Vista between 8:00 a.m, and 5;00 p,m, • �� � . Environm Review Coorainator ' CASE NUMBER IS-76-13 Date March 4 , 1976 � ' EN 3 (rev. 3-20-75) . � �� ' . � - � - ., . March 2, 1976 ' . TO: Members of the Environmental Review Committee FROM: Douglas D. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinato� SUBJECT: IS-76-13 - South Bay Villas II2 A. Background This project involves the construction of 9 lots with single family dwellings between East J Street and South Bay Villas nl . The project site does contain Snake Cholla which is a rare and endangered specie . B. Recommendation Adopt this staff report, evaluation form and recommend that tt,e PlanninR Commi=_sion a.^.a Cit� CoL.^.c?1 Fir.a t�at *_�� ��c;c�_ ..il� ��:� no significant effect on the environment in accordance with .the attached Negative Declaration and the findings therein . � C. Project Setting The project site is 1. 6 acres just south of the future extension of East J Street to the east of the San Simon and Hillcrest Subdivision . The site is relatively level and contains a considerable amount of indescriminate fill . There are no significant geological hazards on the site, the closest such hazard is the La Nacion earthquake fault some 2000 ft. to the east . The soils on the property e�:hibit undesirable qualities, which can be adequately treated during the grading of the pro?erty and with adequate structural design of foundations. There are no archaeological sita on or near the property, a survey of this area was conducted prior to the approval of South Bay Villas el subdivision. There are a fea� isolated Snake Cholla plants on the site, however , in comparison to the more dense higher quality stands to the east- northeast which are being retained in open Space lots in Unit sl , the loss of these few examples of a rare and endangered specie, is not considered to be significant. ,�3 • - ti . . � • - � i The urban infi`astructure in this area is generally adequatc to support development with the obvious exception of secondary school facilitics. The existing capacity of Bonita Vista Junior High is 1190 students , . the attendance is however, 1530 . The Senior High has a capacity of 1485 with a current attendance of 1546 . It should also be pointed out that this is one of the fastest growing areas of Chula Vista with the probability of more students being generated be develo�ments currently under construction prior to the completion of this project. It is estimated however that only 2-3 students would be generated from this project at the Senior and Junior High School . D. Project Description The project involves the subdivision of this site into 9 lots for single family dwellings. The minimum lot size would be 6710 sq. ft . with the average at 7738 sq. ft. Grading of the property and installation of public improvements would be accomplished in conjunction with South Bay Villas nl . The property is partially in the City of Chula Vista and County of San Diego. The area in the City of Chula Vista is zoned R-1-H-P, while the portion in the County �s prezoned P-C. The project will , therefore, involve not only the annexation of territory to the City of Chula Vista but also re-prezoning from P-C to R-1-H-P. Tne grading cf cne si�e will involve excavacion of iuGO cubic yards = and the filling of 15 , 500 cubic yards . The maximum depth of cut will be 7 ft. and the maximum dep'th of fill 15 ft. E. Findings 1. There is a general lack of significant natural or cultural features on or near the site which could be adversely affected by the project. The only overall resource of any importance is the Snake Cholla (opuntia parryii serpentina) however, the specimens on this property are of a poor quality and limited volume. A smaller scale of the project and its location adjacent to an estab�ished single family area preclude a substantial adverse environmental impact. 2. The project is in conformance with all long term environmental goals of the City of Chula Vista and therefore will not attain a short term goal to the expense of a long term goal . The The project is in conformance with the Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan. 3. The project does not involve the extension of any utility facilities or public rights-of-way which could facilitate growth. The project is rather a response to such facilities which were required of South Bay Villas G1 . � �,K3 , ' : . � . ��� ' , ' . , 4. The project will not result in the 9enera[ion �f any noise , air pollution, light, or other hazards or other substances which would be hazardous to the welfare or health of any human being. , , �3 I � �