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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1-C Draft PC Reso PCM 12-04RESOLUTION 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. —212— Resolution PCM 12 -04 November 19, 2014 Page -2- 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. Presented by: Approved as to form by: Kelly Broughton, FASLA Glen R. Googins Development Services Director City Attorney 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: ATTEST: Patricia Laughlin, Secretary -213- Yolanda Calvo, Chairperson RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT EAST SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN PROPOSING 943 SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, 2,617 MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, AND A MINIMUM OF 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL USES FOR AN APPROXILATELY 575.3 ACRE SITE LOCATED PRIMARILY SOUTH OF MAIN STREET AND WEST OF SR- 125 I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "1" attached to and incorporated into this Resolution, and commonly known as Otay Ranch Village Eight East, and for the purpose of general description herein consists of approximately 575.3 acres generally located south of Main Street and west of SR -125 (Project Site); and B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approvals WHEREAS, on March 8, 2012, a duly verified application requesting approval of 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, the proposed SPA . Plan is entitled "Sectional Planning Area Plan, Village Eight East, July 2014" (the "Project ") which includes and is incorporated therein all of the attached Appendices, on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and C. Prior Discretionary Approvals WHEREAS, the development of the Project Site has been the subject matter of a General Plan Amendment GPA- 10 -02, and-the Otay Ranch General Development Plan Amendment GDPA 09 -28, approved by the City Council on December 2, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014 -XXX (GPA/GDPA Resolution) wherein the City Council, in the environmental evaluation of said GPA/GDPA, relied on the Otay Ranch University Villages Project Environmental Impact Report No. 13 -01, SCH No. 2013071077 (EIR- 13-01); and -214- Resolution No. Page 2 D. Environmental Determination 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 has prepared the University Villages Project EIR -13 -01 that includes the Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area and Village Eight East Tentative Map; and E. Planning Commission Record of Application WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing on the Project, and notice of the 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 boundary of the Project Site at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the Project on November 19, 2014; and WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at the public hearing on the Project held on November 19, 2014 and the Minutes and Resolution resulting therefrom, are incorporated into the record of this proceeding; and F. City Council Record of Application WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for the hearing on the Project application and notices of said hearings, together with its purposes 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 Project Site at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the City Council on December 2, 2014 in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Chula Vista Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. to hear public testimony with regard to the same. The proceedings and any documents submitted to the City Council as the decision - makers shall comprise the entire record of the proceedings; and WHEREAS, immediately prior to this action, the City Council reviewed and certified Final EIR 13 -01 (FEIR- 13 -01) and adopted the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, pursuant to —215— Resolution No. Page 3 Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows: II. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The City Council, in the exercise of their independent review and judgment, immediately prior to this action, reviewed and certified FEIR -13 -01 and adopted the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, which are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "2." III. SPA FINDINGS A. THE PROPOSED SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ITS SEVERAL ELEMENTS. The proposed Village Eight East SPA Plan reflects land use designations, circulation, and public facilities that are consistent with the Otay Ranch General Development Plan and the City of Chula Vista General Plan. The proposed SPA Plan is compatible with previously approved plans and regulations applicable to surrounding sites and, therefore, the proposed SPA Plan can be planned and zoned in coordination and substantial compatibility with surrounding development. B. THE PROPOSED SPA PLAN WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED SECTIONAL PLANNING AREAS. The proposed Village Eight East SPA Plan will promote the orderly sequentialized development of the SPA Plan area because the project will be developed in a manner that is consistent with the project's Planned Community District Regulations, Phasing Plan, and Public Facilities Financing Plan. C. THE PROPOSED SPA PLAN WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The proposed SPA Plan has been' reviewed and has been determined to be consistent with the overall land use pattern and circulation system envisioned in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan. Environmental Impact Report FEIR - -216- Resolution No. Page 4 13 -01 and its associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared and any impacts associated with the proposed SPA Plan would be mitigated to the extent feasible. Thus, the proposed SPA Plan will not adversely affect the adjacent land uses, residential enjoyment, circulation or environmental quality of the surrounding uses. IV. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Prior to approval of any land development permits, the Applicant shall demonstrate that the applicable Air Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP) project design features and measures outlined in the Air Quality Improvement Plan pertaining to the design, construction and operational phases of the project have been incorporated in the Project design. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits or approval of landscape construction plans, the Applicant shall implement the applicable mandatory water quality conservation measures of the Water Conservation Plan of the SPA Plan. 3. Prior to approval of any Project proposing private development of property designated for a school use, prior to the expiration of the school site reservation, the Applicant shall: a. Provide evidence and proof of agreement from the applicable school district that the site has not been determined by the district to be needed for use as a school site. b. Obtain approval of a SPA and Administrative Amendment approving the underlying use for the site(s) pursuant to SPA Section 10. 4. All of the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of the Developer as to any or all of the Property. For the purpose of this document "Developer" shall have the same meaning as "Applicant." . 5. If any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted including issuance of building permits, deny, or further condition the subsequent approvals that are derived from the approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions and/or seek damages for their violation. 6. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City its agents, officers and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities and costs, including —217 Resolution No. Page 5 attorneys' fees, arising from challenges to the Village 8 East Sectional Planning Area Plan and Tentative Map Environmental Impact Report (EIR- 13 -01) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area (SPA, PCM- 12 -04) Plan, and /or any and all entitlements issued by the City in connection with the Project. The Applicant and the City agree that the indemnity provisions contained in the Development Agreement satisfy this condition. 7. The Applicant shall comply with all. conditions of approval, guidelines, policies, and any other applicable requirements of the following plans and programs, as amended from time to time: The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code; the Chula Vista Subdivision Manual; City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan; City of Chula Vista Design and Construction Standards; the Development Storm Water Manual for Development and Redevelopment Projects; the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance, CVMC 15.04; the State of California Subdivision Map Act; the City of Chula Vista General Plan; the City's Growth Management Ordinance; Chula Vista Design Manual; Chula Vista Landscape Manual; Chula Vista Fire Facility Master Plan, and Fire Department Policies and Procedures; Otay Ranch General Development Plan, Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan (RMP) Phase 1 and Phase 2, including the Preserve Conveyance Schedule; City of Chula Vista Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Otay Ranch Wide Affordable Housing Plan; Otay Ranch Overall Design Plan; Otay Ranch Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area (SPA, PCM- 12 -04) Plan and supporting appendices, including: Public Facilities Finance 'Plan (PFFP), Affordable Housing Plan, Air Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP), Agricultural Plan, Fire Protection Plan, Non - Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, Preserve Edge Plan, and Water Conservation Plan (WCP), as amended from time to time; and Village Eight East Tentative Map (TM) CVT- 13 -03. The Project shall comply with all applicable mitigation measures specified in the University Villages Project (EIR- 13 -01) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as they relate to the Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area Plan and Tentative Map Environmental Impact Report to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. 8. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees to comply with the provisions of the City of Chula Vista Greenbelt Master Plan (September 16, 2003) as expressed in the SPA Plan. 9. The Project shall satisfy the requirements of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO) pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.10. The Ordinance establishes a requirement that the project provide three (3) acres of local parks and related improvements per 1,000 residents. Local parks are comprised of community parks and neighborhood parks. Overall park obligation shall be met through the payment of fees, dedication of land, or a combination thereof in a manner acceptable to the Director of Development Services. WAff-110 Resolution No. Page 6 10. Phasing approved with the SPA Plan may be amended subject to approval by the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer. 11. The Applicant shall enter into supplemental agreement(s) with the City, prior to approval of each Final Map for any phase or unit, whereby: a. The Developer agree(s) that the City may withhold building permits for any units within the Project Site in order to have the Project comply with the Growth Management Program; or, if any one of the following occur: i. Regional development threshold limits set by a Chula Vista transportation - phasing plan, as amended from time to time, have been reached. ii. Traffic volumes, level of service, public utilities and /or services either exceed the adopted City threshold standards or fail to comply with the then effective Growth Management Ordinance and Growth Management Program and any amendments thereto. iii. The Project's required public facilities, as identified in the Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP), or as amended or otherwise conditioned, have not been completed or constructed in accordance with the Project entitlements including the Development Agreement to the satisfaction of the Development Services and the City Engineer. The Developer may propose changes in the timing and sequencing of development and the construction of improvements affected. In such case, the PFFP may be amended after review and approval by the City's Director of Development Services and the City Engineer. The Developer agree(s) that the City may withhold building permits for any of the phases of development identified in the PFFP for the Project if the Project's required public facilities, as identified in the PFFP or in accordance with the Development Agreement are not meeting the City's standard operating thresholds. Public utilities shall include, but not be limited to, air quality, drainage, sewer and water. 12. After final SPA approval, the Applicant shall submit electronic versions of all SPA documents, including text and graphics, to the Development Services Department in a format specified and acceptable to the Development Services Director. 13. The Applicant shall comply with the Fire Department's codes and policies for Fire Prevention. As part of any submittal for design review, a fire access and water supply plan prepared by a licensed engineering firm, which has been determined to be qualified in the sole discretion of the Fire Marshall, shall be submitted for approval by the City of Chula Vista Fire Marshall. The plan shall detail how and when the Applicant shall provide the following items either prior to the issuance of building permit(s) for the Project, or prior to delivery of combustible materials on any construction site on the Project, whichever occurs earlier: -219- Resolution No. Page 7 a. Water supply consisting of fire hydrants as approved and indicated by the Fire Department during plan check to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshall. Any temporary water supply source is subject to prior approval by the Fire Marshal. b. Emergency vehicle access consisting of a minimum first layer of hard asphalt surface or concrete surface, with a minimum standard width of 15 feet. Street signs installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Temporary street signs shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshall. Locations and identification of temporary street signs shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Fire Marshall. V. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020 NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this resolution and any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Section 66020(a) and failure to follow timely this procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, set aside, void or annual imposition. The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection with the project; and it does not apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or other exactions which have been given notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the Statute of Limitations has previously expired. VI. EXECUTION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL The Property Owner and the Developer shall execute this document by signing the lines provided below, said execution indicating that the Property Owner and Developer have each read, understood and agreed to the conditions contained in Resolution No. , and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Upon execution, this document and a copy of Resolution No. shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the Property Owner and/or Developer, and a signed, stamped copy returned to the City Clerk. Failure to return a signed and stamped copy of this recorded document within thirty days of recordation to the City Clerk shall indicate the Property Owner/Developer's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without approval. Signature of Property Owner Date -220- Resolution No. Page 8 Signature of Developer VII. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS Date If any of the forgoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, and any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to the their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of future building permits, deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein .granted, instituted and prosecute litigate or compel their compliance or seek damages for their violations. No vested rights are gained by Applicant or successor in interest by the City approval of this Resolution. VIII. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon enforceability of each and every term provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by the Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, if the City Council so determines in its sole discretion, this Resolution shall be deemed to be revoked and no further in force or in effect ab initio. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on the above - referenced Findings and Conditions of Approval, the City Council does hereby approve the Village Eight East SPA Plan. Presented by: Kelly Broughton Director of Development Services Approved as to form by: Glen R. 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