HomeMy WebLinkAboutGPA 2014-02RESOLUTION NO. GPA 14 -02
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
TECHNICAL CORRECTION AMENDMENT TO POLICY E6.4 OF THE
CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, in October 2013, the City Council approved amendments to the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance, including a new Council Policy related to the siting of Electrical
Generating Facilities (EGFs) in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the adopted regulatory framework for EGFs reflects sound planning
principles and is internally consistent with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Objective E6 of the Environmental Element states "Improve local air quality
by minimizing the production and emission of air pollutants and toxic air contaminants and limit
the exposure of people to such pollutants "; and
WHEREAS, Policy E6.4 as originally worded addressed EGFs "and other major toxic air
emitters "; and
WHEREAS, it was realized by staff that the EGF amendments as approved by the City
Council in October 2013 inadvertently deleted the phrase "and other major toxic air emitters"
language from Policy E6.4; and
WHEREAS, "other major toxic air emitters" (separate from EGFs) could include, but not
be limited to, uses such as quarry operations, landfills, chrome- plating facilities, batching plants;
and
WHEREAS, sensitive receptor separation from "other major toxic air emitters" is
consistent with Objective E6 and should be retained in Policy E6.4 as originally written and
approved; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed Amendment
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the proposed action was adequately addressed in the previously certified EIR 05 -01 for the
General Plan Update. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. Although
environmental review is not necessary for the General Plan Amendment, environmental review
will be required for any Energy Generating Facilities and "other major toxic air emitters" that are
proposed as part of the conditional use permit evaluation for that specific project; and
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Planning Commission for
consideration of the proposed Amendment and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose,
was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10)
days prior to the hearing; and
PC Resolution GPA 14 -02
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August 13, 2014
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
proposed Amendment at the time and place as advertised, namely August 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City of Chula Vista City Council approve the following: Attachment 1
draft City Council resolution adopting a technical correction amendment to Policy E6.4 of the
Chula Vista General Plan Environmental Element, attached hereto and made a part hereof this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
Presented
Kelly Broughton, FASLA `.
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by:
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PASSED AND APPROVED B f THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 13th day of August, 2014, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Anaya, Fragomeno, Livag, Moctezuma, Vinson and Chair Calvo
NOES:
ABSENT: Nava
ABSTAIN:
f'
Yolanda'Calvo, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Laughlin
Board Secretary