HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1991-16017 RESOLUTION NO. 16017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EASTLAKE GREENS GOLF
COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES
WHEREAS, EastLake Development Company ("Applicant"} was the applicant for
a tentative map proposing the subdivision of a 830 acre parcel of land into
various lots, including, but not limited to, 2754 residential lots, and 7 golf
course lots; and,
WHEREAS, applicant proposes to use 7 lots for the development and
operation of a regulation play, 18-hole golf course with a driving range with
night lighting, a 13,000 square foot clubhouse with restaurant, bar, pro shop,
restrooms and kitchen, and a one acre fenced maintenance compound with a 5,000
square foot building ("Golf Course"); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chula Vista Municipal ordinances,
Applicant is required to obtain a conditional use permit as a condition of
entitlement to develop and operate a golf course; and,
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1990, the Design Review Committee voted 3-0 to approve
the project design (reference DRC-90-37); and,
WHEREAS, on October 24, 19gO, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to
recommend that Council approve the project in accordance with Resolution
PCC-91-14; and,
WHEREAS, on December 13, lggO, the Parks and Recreation Commission
reviewed the issue of public versus private use of the golf course and voted
5-0 to recommend that Council include the following as conditions to the CUP:
1. Allow public use of golf course for at least the first five years of
operation. Adequate notification of the privatization to be given
via signage and written notice to golfers in years l, 3 and 5.
2. Provide Chula Vista residents golfing privileges at non-prime tee
times (after 12:00 noon) after the golf course is converted to a
private club for the next five years. Green fees to be comparable to
the average green fees of quality semi-private golf courses in San
Diego County. The four comparable courses would be Singing Hills,
Rancho San Diego, Pala Mesa and Carlton Oaks.
3. Adequate notification of privatization to be given via signage and
written notice to golfers in years l, 3, and 5.
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WHEREAS, as a condition, "Condition No. 80", of the conditions of
approval of applicant's tentative map, applicant was required to reach an
agreement with the City on permitting public participation at the golf course;
and,
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of January 22, 1991, the City
Council accepted an agreement with the applicant, entitled "Supplemental
Subdivision Improvement Agreement Regarding Condition No. 80", dated January
22, 1991, setting forth the duty of applicant to obtain a golf course, and
acknowledging the agreed authority, and the extent thereof, of the City to
impose, as part of the conditional use permit, a condition regarding public
participation at the golf course; and,
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as
follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve PCC-91-14 Conditional Use Permit for EastLake Greens
Golf Course and related facilities based on the following findings:
1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or
desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to '
the general well being of the neighborhood or the community.
The golf course will provide a recreational facility for existing
populations and for the future residents of the EastLake Greens
community. The clubhouse with restaurant and lounge facilities
will also provide a potential recreational and banquet facility.
The open space created by the golf course will provide an
attractive green belt area and the trail system associated with
it will provide additional recreational alternatives.
2. That the use will not, under the circumstances of the particular
case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity.
The site has been designed as part of the EastLake Greens Sectional
Planning Area to avoid the creation of traffic hazards or
congestion. Adequate parking will be provided on-site and along
Clubhouse Drive. Grading, landscaping and necessary fencing will be
provided where course facilities are in close proximity to
residential areas. Lighting of night facilities has been designed
and will be monitored to mitigate impacts to residential areas and
traffic on Hunte Parkway.
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3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
The proposal complies with all conditions specified in the zoning
ordinance for golf course/country clubs, section 19.58.090.
Compliance with all other applicable codes, regulations and
conditions will be required prior to issuance of bull ding permits.
4. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely
effect the general plan of the City or the adopted plan of any
government agency.
The golf course is an integral part of the EastLake Greens
Sectional Planning Area Plan which was approved in conformance
with the General Plan designation of low-medium residential, 3 to
6 dwelling units per acre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Conditional Use Permit
is hereby approved and issued by the City Council subject to the following
conditions of approval:
A. Mitigation Measures Imposed as Conditions.
The mitigation measures and monitoring program adopted for the
Addendum to Supplemental EIR 86-4 and lighting addendum are
incorporated herein by reference (see also Planning Commission
Resolution PCC-91-14) and are hereby imposed as conditions to the
permit herein granted as if they were set forth in full; and,
B. Sanctioned Olympic Athletics.
In perpetuity, or for so long thereof that a golf course is conducted
on said golf course property, EastLake, the golf course operator, and
their successors in interest, shall permit "pay-for-play" access to
United States Olympic Committee ("Sanctioned Athletes") to train at
the Arco Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista on the same terms and
conditions (other than purchase of a membership) as the persons or
groups receiving the most privileged access (including any form of
membership access) to the course, except during "course sponsored"
tournaments and special events.
C. EastLake High School Golf Team Members.
In perpetuity, or for so long thereof that a golf course is conducted
on said golf course property, EastLake, the golf course operator, and
their successors in interest, shall permit, during a "gol fing season"
and during a "golfing pre-season" (which season and pre-season shall
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be officially recognized by the Sweetwater Union High School District
Board of Trustees, or their successor entity ("Trustees")),
"pay-for-play" access Monday through Friday, inclusive, but excepting
therefrom holidays, and during "course-sponsored" tournaments and
special events, to those student members and coaches of the
officially sanctioned EastLake High School Golf Team ("Team")
sanctioned by th Trustees as "Team Members", on the same terms and
conditions (other than purchase of a membership) as the persons or
groups receiving the most privileged access (including any form of
membership access) to the course.
D. Chula Vista Resident Access.
For a period of lO years from the date the golf course is opened for
play, EastLake, the golf course operator, and their successors in
interest, shall permit "pay-for-play" access to the golf course to
Chula Vista residents, and accompanying guests ("Chula Vista
Pay-for-Play Access").
For the entire lO year period, the Chula Vista Pay-for-Play Access
shall be on the same terms and conditions (other than purchase of a
membership) as the persons or groups receiving the most privileged
access (including any form of membership access) to the course,
except that:
1. the Chula Vista Pay-for-Play Access shall be subject to an
advance reservation system approved by the Director of Parks and
Recreation, or on appeal to the City Council, that is consistent
with the terms of this permit.
2. the Chula Vista Pay-for-Play Access shall be prohibited during
days and times which are reserved by the Permittee for
club-sponsored tournaments.
E. Advance Registration System.
For a period of lO years from the date the golf course is opened for
play, Permittee shall adopt and keep in full force and effect, and
indiscriminately implement, an advance registration system as may
meet with the satisfaction and approval, now and for the lO year
period, of the Director of Parks and Recreation, or on appeal to the
City Council, subject to the condition that the advance registration
approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation shall provide that
EastLake Greens homeowners and lO designees of EastLake's choice (to
be named prior to opening), Sanctioned Athletes, and Team Members,
may apply for, and obtain, reservations to play golf on the golf
course at least 24 hours in advance of all other Chula Vista
residents and that further provides that and obtain, reservations to
play golf on the golf course at "tee times" not theretofore assigned
(as determined from the time of the request for reservations) at
least 24 hours in advance of all other persons.
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F. Notice of Termination of Public Access.
Permittee shall provide adequate notification to Chula Vista
residents of the date on which the right to public play ceases. The
form and substance of the notice to be subject to review and approval
of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
G. Maintenance Building Lot Line Adjustments.
Prior to issuance of building permits for the maintenance building,
any necessary 1 ot line adjustment applications will be filed with the
City Planning Department.
H. Fire Hydrants.
On site fire hydrants will be required subject to the review and
determination of the Fire Marshall in conjunction with construction
plans.
I. Automatic Lighting Controls.
Automatic lighting controls shall be installed to ensure lighting
turns off at 10:00 p.m.
J. Orientation of Lighting.
The low level lighting system shall be re-oriented to face a more
southerly direction, per the EastLake Greens Lighting Report, subject
to approval of the Director of Planning.
K. Use of Fresh Water to Irrigate Golf Course.
Permittee shall obtain City approval, to be issued by the City
Council, in their sole discretion, upon written application of
Permittee, prior to using potable water to irrigate any portion of
the golf course during any period of time in which Otay Municipal
Water District, or any successor supplier of water to the land on
which the golf course is located, has declared there to be the
existence of a Stage I water shortage, or any more severe water
shortage condition. In the event that the water supplier replaces
its references or syntax of water availability from that currently
used, to wit: "Stages", then this condition shall apply to the
declaration of a condition of water availability by the water
supplier approximately equivalent to the currently-used State I
condition.
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L. Right of Modification Reserved to City.
This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified, or deleted
conditions imposed after adoption of this resolution to advance a
legitimate governmental interest related to heal th, safety or welfare
which City shall impose after advance written notice to the permittee
and after the City has given to the permittee the right to be heard
with regard thereto. Additionally, this conditional use permit may
be brought back before the P1 anning Commission for review and
modification, based on complaints received regarding noise, security,
lighting, or other forms of nuisance associated with operations of
the course and clubhouse facilities. Said review may include a
further restriction on operating hours, adoption of noise attenuating
devices, or other means that would mitigate the complaints
received. However, the City, in exercising this reserved
right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive
permittee of a substantial revenue source which the permittee can not
in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected to
economically recover. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this "right of
modification" provision may not extend the lO year limitation on
Chula Vista Pay-for-Play Access.
Presented by Approved as to form by
obert A. Leiter YBru~e M. Boogaa~d ~
Director of Planning City Attorne
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 12th day of February, 1991 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Malcolm, Moore, Rindone
NOES: Councilmembers: Nader
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Leonard M. Moore
Mayor, Pro-Tempore
ATTEST:
Beverly/A. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA }
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 16017 was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council held on the 12th day of February,
1991.
Executed this 12th day of February, 1991.
Beverly A< Authelet, City Clerk