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Item 2
Meeting Date 6/4/87
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: Bay Boulevard Interim Parking for the Nature
Interpretive Center
Resolution / 57 Authorizing the issuance of Coastal
Development Permit No. 020 for the Nature Interpretive Center
parking on Bay Boulevard
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Directo
REVIEWED BY: City Manage 4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
On May 21 , 1987 the Redevelopment Agency directed staff to proceed with
application processing to use the existing Bay Boulevard pavement north of E
Street for Nature Interpretive Center parking until the SDG&E right-of-way
site is reviewed.
An Initial Study of potential environmental impacts has been completed and
Negative Declaration IS-87-61 issued.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider
the attached resolution and findings therein (1 ) finding that the proposed
temporary use of the existing Bay Boulevard pavement north of E Street for
Nature Interpretive Center parking is consistent with the policies of the
certified Chula Vista Local Coastal Program, and (2) issuing a Coastal
Development Permit for said proposal .
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
As an interim solution to the parking needs for the Nature Interpretive
Center, it is proposed to utilize about 500 linear feet of the existing
pavement on Bay Boulevard north of "E" Street which is currently closed to
vehicle traffic for a temporary parking lot.
Improvements will include relocating the existing wooden barrier about 500' to
the north, extension of wood bollards along the eastern edge of the site, tree
trimming, pavement striping, and placement of an information sign. The
existing pavement is approximately 28' wide and will accommodate a single line
of 90° parking stalls with an 18' wide access lane. No new pavement will be
placed.
A sign identifying the parking site will be located at the "E" Street entry
and will include the shuttle bus schedule for visitor transport to the Nature
Center. The west side of the parking entryway will serve as the shuttle
pick-up and drop-off point.
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Based on the following findings, the proposed parking improvements have been
found to be consistent with the policies of the certified Chula Vista Local
Coastal Program:
1 . The project site is currently developed with pavement and does not
support any wildlife or natural resource therefore no impact on
natural resources will occur.
2. The subject property does not provide recreational facilities or
access to recreational facilities, therefore, the proposal will not
conflict or impact recreational or visitor-serving facilities.
3. The project is a temporary use of a paved, former street right-of-way
with immediate access to "E" Street and Bay Boulevard. The site will
provide the required 50 parking spaces for an existing use (Nature
Center) on a short-term basis until permanent parking is developed.
The proposed project will provide a pick-up and drop-off location for
shuttle transport to the Chula Vista Nature Center which will
eliminate private vehicle trips to the Center.
WPC 2946H
•y the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
Dated �7