HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCM 2012-04RESOLUTION NO. PCM -12 -04
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN INCLUDING PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS/DESIGN PLAN, PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN AND
OTHER REGULATORY DOCUMENTS ON APPROXIMATELY 575.3
ACRES OF LAND IN THE VILLAGE EIGHT EAST OF THE OTAY RANCH
WHEREAS, the area of land, which is the subject of this Resolution is diagrammatically
represented in Exhibit "A" which is incorporated into the Resolution by this reference, and for the
purpose of general description consists of approximately 575.3 acres (APN # 644 - 070 -11 -00 and a
portion of 646- 010- 04 -00) (Project Site); and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2012, a duly verified application requesting approval of a
Sectional Plan Area (SPA) Plan (PCM- 12 -04) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development
Services Department by SSBT LCRE V, LLC (the "Applicant" and "Owner "); and
WHEREAS, said Applicant requests approval of a SPA Plan and Appendices, which are
incorporated therein, including Planned Community District Regulations / Design Plan, to develop
575.3 acres with up to 943 single - family residential units, 2,617 multi - family residential units, and a
minimum of 20,000 square feet of retail commercial uses (the "Project ") on said Project Site; and
WHEREAS, the development of the Property has been the subject matter of a General Plan
Amendment GPA- 10 -02, and Otay Ranch General Development Plan Amendment GDPA 09 -28,
previously recommended by the Planning Commission for approval by the City Council on
Novemberl9, 2014, by Resolution No. GPA -10 -02 and GDPA -09 -28 (GPA/GDPA Resolution)
wherein the said GPA/GDPA, relied on the EIR- 13 -01, SCH No. 2013071077; and
WHEREAS, the City's Development Services Director has reviewed the Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the Project
would result in a significant impact to the environment, and therefore EIR 13 -01 has been prepared;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that Environmental Impact Report (EIR 13 -01)
has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and
the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing by the
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission on the Project, and notice of said hearing, together with its
purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and its mailing
to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, at least 10 days prior to
the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.,
November 19, 2014, in the City Council Chambers in Building A, 276 Fourth Avenue and said
hearing was thereafter closed.
PC Resolution PCM 12 -04
November 19, 2014
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the Planning
Commission, the Commission has determined that the approval of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
Plan for Otay Ranch Village Eight East SPA (PCM- 12 -04) is consistent with the City of Chula Vista
General Plan, the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, and all other applicable Plans, and that the
public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice support the approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommends that
the City Council: (1) adopt a resolution approving the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Plan (PCM 12-
04) including: Planned Community District Regulations and Design Plan; Public Facilities Finance
Plan; Affordable Housing Plan and other regulatory documents; and (2) approve an Ordinance adopting
the Planned Community District Regulations, all on 575.3 acres of land in Village Eight East in
accordance with the findings contained in the attached Draft City Council Resolution and Ordinance
and Exhibits thereto, and (3) that a copy of this Planning Commission Resolution and Draft City
Council Resolution and Ordinance and Exhibits thereto be transmitted to the City Council.
Pre e e by: Approved as to
Kelly roughton, FASLA GI g11
Development Services Director
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 19th day of November 2014, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Fragomeno, Fuentes, Gutierrez, Livag, Nava
Anaya, Calvo
Al 'EST:
Patricia Laughlin, Sec t
Mark Livag, Yce hai r n