HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-151 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-151
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE GREENS AND TRAILS SECTIONAL PLANN1NG
AREA (SPA) PLANS AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO BE KNOWN AS
EASTLAKE II
I. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the areas of land which are the subject of this Resolution are
diagrammatically represented in "Exhibit A," and hereto incorporated herein by this Resolution,
and commonly known as EastLake Trails and EastLake Greens, and for the purpose of general
description herein consist of: a) 322 acres east of Hunte Parkway between Otay Lakes Road and
Olympic Parkway (EastLake Trails); and b) 995 acres east of the future alignment of State
Route-125 toll road alignment, between Olympic Parkway and Otay Lakes Road ("Project Site");
and
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, a duly verified application was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning
Department on February 5, 2002 by The EastLake Company (Developer) requesting
amendments to the EastLake Greens and Trails Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plans to merge
the two documents into a single SPA to be known as EastLake II. ("Project"); and
C. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, prior discretionary action for the development Trails portion of the Project
Site has been the subject matter of 1) a General Development Plan, EastLake II (EastLake I
Expansion) General Development Plan previously approved by City Council Resolution No.
15198 ("GDP"), and amended by City Council Resolution No. 19275 on November 24, 1998; 2)
the EastLake Trails Sectional Planning Area Plan ("SPA"); 3) EastLake Trails Air Quality
Improvement Plan (AQIP); 4) EastLake Trails Water Conservation Plan (WCP); 5) EastLake
Trails Planned Community District Regulations; 6) EastLake Trails Design Guidelines; 7)
EastLake Trails Public Facilities Financing Plan; EastLake Comprehensive Affordable Housing
Program, previously approved by City Council Resolution No. 19275, on November 24, 1998;
EastLake III Amended and Restated Development Agreement, approved on October 9, by
Ordinance No. 2846; and
WHEREAS, prior discretionary action for the development Greens portion of the Project
Site has been the subject matter of 1) a General Development Plan, EastLake II (EastLake I
Expansion) General Development Plan previously approved by City Council Resolution No.
15198 ("GDP"); 2) the EastLake Greens Sectional Planning Area Plan ("SPA"); adopted by the
Council Resolution No. 15199 (SPA) on July 18, 1989; and 3) EastLake Greens Air Quality
Improvement Plan (AQIP); EastLake Greens Water Conservation Plan (WCP); EastLake II
Planned Community District Regulations; EastLake Greens Design Guidelines; EastLake Greens
Public Facilities Financing Plan; all previously approved by City Council on November 24, 1992
by Resolution No. 16898: and 4) EastLake Comprehensive Affordable Housing Program,
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previously approved by City Council Resolution No. 19275, on November 24, 1998; EastLake I11
Amended and Restated Development Agreement, approved on October 9, by Ordinance No.
2846; and
D. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public heating on the Project
on April 10, 2002, and voted 6-0-1 (McCann Absent) to forward a recommendation to the City
Council on a proposal to amend the EastLake Greens and Trails Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
plans, and adopt a new SPA plan merging the Trails and Greens into a single document.
WHEREAS, The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning
Commission at the public heating on this project held on April 10, 2002, and the minutes and
resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of these proceedings; and
E. 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 heating, together with its purpose given by its publication in a
newspaper of general cimulation in the City, and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet
of the exterior boundaries of the Project Site at least ten days prior to the hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find,
determine and resolve as follows:
II. COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
WHEREAS, The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the
proposed project was previously covered under the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Reports FSEIR #92-01 and FSEIR #97-04. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
III. SPA FINDINGS/APPROVAL
A. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANS (AS AMENDED) ARE IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN.
The proposed amendment will not affect the land use distributions outlined in the
EastLake II General Development Plan nor the Chula Vista General Plan. The primary change is
to merge two SPA's into a single SPA. The land use designation, boundaries densities and
permitted number of dwelling units, as stated in their corresponding Site Utilization plan, Land
Use Districts map, and all other associated regulatory documents will remain unchanged.
B. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY
SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREAS.
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The Proposed SPA amendment does not propose changes in the development phasing.
Therefore, the adopted documents phasing will continue to promote the orderly development of
the Sectional Planning Area Plan.
C. THE EASTLAKE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANS, AS AMENDED,
WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL
ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Since the SPA's land use designation, boundaries densities and permitted number of
dwelling units, as stated in their corresponding Site Utilization plan, Land Use Districts map, and
all other associated regulatory documents will not change, the proposed amendments will not
adversely affect adjacent land uses, circulation system or environmental quality.
D. IN THE CASE OF PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USES, THAT SUCH
DEVELOPMENT WILL BE APPROPRIATE IN AREA, LOCATION, AND
OVERALL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ARE SUCH AS TO
CREATE A RESEARCH OR iNDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT OF SUSTAINED
DESIRABILITY AND STABILITY; AND, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL
MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THIS TITLE.
The amendments do not propose changing the designated areas planned for industrial or
research uses.
E. IN THE CASE OF INSTITUTIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND OTHER SIMILAR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL BE
APPROPRIATE IN AREA, LOCATION AND OVER-ALL PLANNING TO THE
PURPOSE PROPOSED, AND THAT SURROUNDING AREAS ARE PROTECTED
FROM ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM SUCH DEVELOPMENT.
The EastLake Greens and Trails SPA amendments do not propose changing the
designated Institutional, Recreational or similar uses.
F. THE STREET AND THOROUGHFARES PROPOSED ARE SUITABLE AND
ADEQUATE TO CARRY THE ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC THEREON.
The proposed amendments do not propose changes to the circulation network adopted for
each individual road. Improvements will be constructed per the timing requirements outlined in
the adopted Public Facilities Financing Plans
G. ANY PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CAN BE JUSTIFIED
ECONOMICALLY AT THE LOCATION(S) PROPOSED AND WILL PROVIDE
ADEQUATE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES OF THE TYPES NEEDED AT SUCH
PROPOSED LOCATION(S).
The EastLake Greens and Trails SPA amendments do not propose changing the
designated commercial uses.
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H. THE AREA SURROUNDING SAID DEVELOPMENT CAN BE PLANNED AND
ZONED IN COORDINATION AND SLrBSTANTIAL COMPATIBILITY WITH SAID
DEVELOPMENT.
Since the SPA's, the land use designation, boundaries densities and permitted number of
dwelling units, as stated in their corresponding Site Utilization Plan, Land Use Districts map, and
all other associated regulatory documents will not change, the proposed amendments will not
adversely affect the planning and development of surrounding properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in light of the findings above, the City Council does
hereby approve the EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails SPA amendments and adopt the new
EastLake II Sectional Planning Area SPA plan on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter Jo .I~?~,~... Kaheny ~
Planning and Building Director City/Att°mey ~
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 7th day of May, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Padilla, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis and Rindone
Shirley Ho~on, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerku
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-151 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 7th day of May, 2002.
Executed this 7th day of May, 2002.
Susan B~gelow, City Clerk
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LOCATER 3REJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
APPLICANT: THE EASTLAKECOU~ANY SPA AMENDMENT
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ADDRESS: OTAY LAKES RD & EASTLAKE PKWY/HUNTE PIOA/Y Request: Proposed ger of Eastlake Greens
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SP A PLAN
EastLake II Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
EastLake Greens & EastLake Trails Neighborhoods
Approved .
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Projed Sp01l$or:
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900 Lane Avenue. Suite 100
Chula Vista, CA 91914
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1. Introduction .................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I
1.1 Background
1.2 Scope & Purpose of the Plan
1.3 Record of Amendments
1.4 Location & Regional Setting
1.5 Community Structure
1.6 Legal SignificancelElR
1.7 SPA Plan Consistency with GDP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. Development Concept .................................................. 10
2.1 Design Influences
2.2 Land Use Pattern
2.3 Density Transfer
2.4 Housing Progr'arnS
2.5 Urban Design Concept
2.6 Landscape Concept
3. Grading & Phasing ..................................................... 13
3.1 Grading
3.2 Phasing
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4. Public Facilities ........................................................ 14
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Vicinity Map ................................................ 5
SPA Boundaries & Neighborhood Locations ............ ~ . . . . . .. . .. 6
General Development Plan ..................................... 9
Site Utilization Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background
The most basic goals, policies and land use designations for development of EastLake n are
provided in the Eastern Territories Area Plan of the Chula Vista General Plan. To implement the
General Plan, the entire community has been zoned "Planned Community" (P-C) and designated for
a range of urban uses defmed in the EastLake II General Development Plan (GDP). The EastLake
n SPA project area includes two neighborhoods, EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails, which were
initially planned as a single incremental component of the overall EastLake Planned Community,
with interconnecting circulation systems on either side of Hunte Parkway. Project processing issues
lead to the separation of the two neighborhoods and the independent approval of two Sectional
Planning Area (SPA) Ptans. The intent of this new EastLake 11 SPA Plan is to re-establish the
plarming connection between the two neighborhoods in order to efficiently administer the build-out
of both areas.
Adoption of this EastLake II SPA Plan will establish a new EastLake 11 SPA containing the
previously approved EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails SPAs. This new SPA plan will not
change any land uses or other provisions of the currently adopted SPA plans and associated plans
such as Design Guidelines, Public Facility Finance Plans (PHPs), ere., which will remain in effect
as the detailed development policy documents for the individual neighborhoods. Upon adoption of
this EastLake 11 SPA Plan, the neighborhood-specific plans shall be deemed "Supplemental
Sectional Ptanning Area" (also SPA) plans which implement this Sectional Planning Area Plan
which meets the requirements for the Planned Community (P-C) Zone per the requirements of the
Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance. Although defined as Supplemental Sectional Planning Areas or
SPAs, the EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails developments will be referred to in this document
as "neighborhoods" and the previously adopted SPA plans as neighborhood-specific or
neighborhood-level plans in order to avoid confusion with the overall EastLake 11 SPA and SPA
Plan.
1.2 Scope & Purpose oftbe Plan
As a primarily administrative document, provisions of this EastLake 11 SPA are a compendium of
existing plans both for design and planning policy/regulations. As such, this SPA plan relies upon
established policies, programs and regulations to a greater extent than other EastLake SPAs. 1t also
provides more implementation flexibility to avoid the necessity of formal plan amendments for
minor plan adjusiments.
This SPA Plan refines and implements the development concept of the EastLake II General
Development Plan (GDP) which itself refines and implements the development designated for the
project site in the Chula Vista General Plan. This SPA Plan (and neighborhood-specific plans for
the EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails neighborhoods) define, in more detailed terms, the
development parameters for the EastLake 11 planned community, including the land use mix, design
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criteria, primary circulation pattern, open space and recreation concept, and infrastructure
requirements. Additionally, the character and form of the project will be directed by a series of
guidelines, development standards and quality oflife standards, plans and programs prescribed in
the EastLake II Planned Community (PC) District Regulations (applicable to both neighborhoods),
and neighborhood-specific Design Guidelines and Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) and other
associated regulatory documents adopted previously, which serve as implementing plans for this
SPA plan.
The specific regulatory document and provisions provided herein, including the PC District
regulations and related SPA documents, shall supersede the general standards established in other
regulations, including the City Zoning Ordinance. If an item is not addressed in the SPA Plan andlor
associated regulatory documents, then the applicable City-wide regulations shall apply.
The SP A Associated regulatory documents are as follows:
Planned Communitv District ReilUlations
The Planned Community District Regulations establish land use districts and regulations within
those districts pursuant to Title 19 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code in order to
safeguard and enhance the appearance and quality of development in the EastLake n, and
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the EastLake n residents and the city ofChula
Vista as a whole. The EastLake II PC District Regulations apply to both the EastLake Greens
and EastLake Trails neighborhoods.
Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP)
The purpose of the PFFP is to implement the City's Growth Management Program and to meet
the goals and objectives outlined in the Growth Management Element of the City's General
Plan. The two neighborhood-level PFFPs ensure that development of East Lake II occurs only
when necessary public facilities and services exist or are provided concurrent with the demands
ofnew development. EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails have separate subdivision maps,
to which many public facility improvements are tied, hence separate PFFPs were prepared and
remain in effect.
Desilm Guidelines
Design Guidelines are provided in a manual to guide the site planning, building architecture and
landscape architecture within the different neighborhoods and land uses of EastLake n. They
illustrate the Master Developer's philosophy and commitment to high quality planned
development standards. Although the two neighborhoods are connected by shared circulation
routes and community-wide design features, the neighborhood character and site design issues
for each are sufficiently different to require independent design guidance, hence separate
Design Guidelines were adopted and remain in effect.
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Affordable Housinl! Prorrram
In order to guarantee the provision of affordable housing opportunities, the City requires that
a specific Affordable Housing Program and agreement be consistent with Housing Element of
the General Plan. An affordable housing program is intended to delineate how, when and when
the required affordable housing units will be provided, intended subsidies, in{;ome rent
restrictions and method of verifying compliance. The program may be implemented through
various mechanisms, including development agreements, tentative map conditions or specific
housing project agreements. The EastLake Affordable Housing Program has been adopted
which includes the EastLake II SPA and meets this requirement.
Air Ouality Imorovement Plan
The purpose of the Air Quality Improvement Plat! (AQIP) is to respond to the Growth
Management policies of the city ofChula Vista. The most significant Air Quality Improvement
measures are those policies are those policies and regulations established at broadest geographic
levels (i.e., State and Federal). However, at the local level, the Air Quality Improvement Plan
identifies mitigation or improvement measures such as: pedestrian and bicycle paths, land use
mix, access to regional vehicular systems, transit access, site design, park and ride facilities, and
telecommuting, among others. AQIPs were adopted with approval of the plans for each
neighborhood and remain in effect.
Water Conservation Plan
The purpose ofthe Water Conservation Plan is to respopd to the Growth Management policies
ofthe city ofChula Vista. The Water Conservation Plan is intended to respond to the long term
need to conserve water in new development, establishing water conservation standards for
residents of East Lake II. Water Conservation Plans were adopted for each neighborhood in the
EastLake Jl SPA and remain in effect.
1.3 Record of Amendments
(To be inserted upon amendment)
1.4 L(}cation & Regional Setting
The EastLake II SPA is located in the eastern portion of the Chula Vista city limits. The majority
of the site is located between the future alignment of State Route 125 and Salt Creek open space
corridor. The site is bounded by Otay Lakes Road on the north and Olympic Parkway on the south,
except for one open space parcel south of Olympic Parkway. The Project Vicinity Map, Exhibit I,
identifies the location of the EastLake II SPA with respect to regional features of Eastern Chula
Vista. The location of the EastLake II SPA within the overall EastLake Planned Community and
the location of the EastLake Greens and EastLake Trials neighborhoods is depicted in Exhibit 2.
The EastLake II SPA is comprised of two neighborhoods, EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails.
EastLake Greens is located west of Hunte Parkway and is bisected by EastLake Parkway and SR-
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125. The EastLake Trails neighborhood extends from Hunte Parkway east to include the Salt Creek
open space corridor. EastLake Business Center is located north of EastLake Greens while the
EastLake Woods neighborhood, within the EastLake III SPA, is located north ofEastLake Trails.
The EastLake Vistas neighborhood, also withill the EastLake III SPA is located east of EastLake
Trails. The developing Otay Ranch community is located to the south SPA.
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SPA Boundaries
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1.5 Community Structure
i The community structure of the EastLake II neighborhoods, at a fundamental level, is established
by the EastLake II General Development Plan. This section is intended to highlight the design
features of the two neighborhoods within the SPA plan as an introduction to the project.
The community structure of the EastLake 11 SPA reflects the inclusion of two separate residential
neighborhoods, and a mixed-use "Activity Corridor" adjacent to the SR-l25 alignment. The major
roads and interconnecting neighborhood circulation routes serve to integrate the neighborhoods with
each other, the overall EastLake Community and Chula Vista's Eastern Territories. The greenbelt
corridor within Salt Creek is one of the two branches of the Chula Vista Greenbelt implemented by
the project. This greenbelt component is part of a larger city-wide park and open space system
connected by hiking and bicycle trails. The greenbelt and arterial road system provide a framework
within which EastLake n will be developed. Beyond this framework however, the two EastLake
neighborhoods have individual strUctures and identities.
The East Lake Greens neighborhood, to the west, is primarily a mixed density residential
neighborhood sited around a golfcourse. The neighborhood is bisected by EastLake Parkway which
serves as the "Activity Corridor" access. The Activity Corridor includes a range of commercial,
educational and public and quasi-public facility sites which serve the entire EastLake Conununity
and surrounding areas. One office commercial parcel is located west of the SR-125 ROW. A large
utility corridor crosses the south west quadrant of the neighborhood, creating a long narrow open
space feature. A looping neighborhood collector road intersects with Hunte Parkway in two
locations and continues eastward serving the EastLake Trails neighborhood.
The EastLake Trails neighborhood is a much smaller, predominately single family residential
neighborhood oriented to the. open space, parks and recreational facilities in the Salt Creek corridor.
A significant area of "natural" open space is located in the southern portion of the Salt Creek, while
developed parks and recreational facilities are located in the northern portion. One open space parcel
within the neighborhood planning area is located south of Olympic Parkway and physically
separated from the restofthe project.
1.6 Legal Signilicance/EIR
The Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an environmental
impact report (ElR) or other environmental analysis for any project that a lead agency (such as the
City) proposes to implement, unless the project is specifically exempt by CEQA.
According to CEQA Section 21002.1, "The purpose of an EIR is to identify the significant effects
of a project on the environment, to identify alternatives to the project and to indicate the manner in
which those significant effects can be mitigated or avoided." CEQA also provides mechanisms
whereby the public and decision-makers can be informed about t~e nature ofthe proposed project
and the type and extent of the impacts the project and project alternatives would have on the
environment if implemented.
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Appropriate environmental documents were prepared and certified in conjunction with the initial
approval of the development plans for each neighborhood. Approval of this primarily administrative
plan will not change the environmental impacts or mitigation measures associated with either of the
two projects and should not require significant additional enviromnental documentation itself.
SPA Plan related mitigation measures identified in the EIRs have been incorporated in the respective
neighborhood-specific plans and associated regulatory documents, as appropriate. Mitigation
measures not incorporated into these documents have been incorporated into other implementation
actions associated with project approvals for each neighborhood.
1.7 SPA Plan Consistency with GDP
A SPA Plan must be consistent with the corresponding GDP and the Chula Vista General Plan in
order to be approved.
Comparison ofthe EastLake II GDP Map (Exhibit 3) and the EastLake II SPA Site Utilization Plan
(Exhibit 4) indicates consistency. Further, a finding of consistency with the GDP was made with
the approval of each set of neighborhood-specific plans. Since this SPA Plan wi1\ not change any
land uses or other provisions ofthe previous plans, it too is consistent with the GDP.
1.7.1 Site Utilization Plan
The EastLake II Site Utilization Plan (Exhibit 4) identifies each of the development parcels
within the two neighborhoods. Note that the parcel label includes a neighborhood identification
as the initial letter in the parcel number, "G" for EastLake Greens and 'T' for EastLake Trails.
Following the initial letter is the parcel number used ih the neighborhood-specific plans. For
example, parcel "GR-I" is a parcel located in the EastLake Greens neighborhood and is
identified as parcel "R-l" in the EastLake Greens neighborhood-specific planning documents.
Similarly, "TR-l" is a parcel located in the EastLake Trails neighborhood and is identified as
parcel "R-l" in the EastLake Trail~ neighborhood-level plan package.
It should also be noted that the parcels or "development bubbles" are drawn differently in each
neighborhood. Neighborhood circulation is "outside the bubble" within the EastLake Greens
neighborhood and "inside the bubble" for parcels in EastLake Trails. Thus, development
statistics such as density are not comparable between the two neighborhoods. Detailed project
approvals which require precise calculations or comparisons should utilize the Site Utilization
Plans and statistical summaries provided in the neighborhood-specific documents.
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2. Development Concept
2.1 Design Influences
The primary influences in developing the EastLake II SPA Plan are the two adopted neighborhood-
specific development plans for EastLake Greens and EastLake Trails. These plans were formulated
based on provisions in the Chula Vista General Plan, the EastLake II General Development Plan,
on-going development in adjacent neighborhoods, other existing adjacent development and the
naturallandfonn characteristics of the sites. This SPA Plan, by directly incorporating the plans
developed at the neighborhood level, appropriately responds to these design influences.
2.2 Land Use Pattern
As with design influences, the EastLake II SPA directly incorporates the approved land use patterns
in the neighborhood level plans which were previously approved. This overall land use pattern is
both approriate to the site and consistent with the land use policies and requirements of the Chula
Vista General Plan and EastLake II GDP.
2.3 Density Transfer
This SP A Plan provides guidance for future development at the subdivision and improvement plan
level, and is the basic reference for determining permitted land uses, densities, total unit, and
required public facilities. These are illustrated in the Site Utilization Plan, Exhibit 4, which is the
key map for this SPA Plan.
Even though the SPA Plan contains specific guidance for development, it is not intended to be used
in a manner which predetermines the development solution for each and every parcel.
Modifications, such as slight deviation from the internal circulation, parcel configuration and other
minor adjustments not altering the design density or intent of this SPA plan, may occur as part of
the Tentative Subdivision Map or other administrative process, provided the Director of Plarming
determines that the adjustments are minor and can be processed as an update to the SPA plan and
associated regulatory documents. Minor modifications include changes to internal circulation;
changes in unit count or parcel size of less than 10%; and, similar small changes resulting from
design refinements. Following approval of the tentative map, the corresponding changes to the GDP
andlor SPA Plan text and exhibits shall be made and/or approved by !be Director of Planning as an
administrative action.
Further, the SPA Plan is not a guarantee that a certain dwelling unit yield wi1l be achieved at the
subdivision level. The maximum density (high end of DU range indicated) as specified for
individual parcels shall not be exceeded; however, actual dwelling unit yields for projects will be
detennined by field conditions, site plan and architectural review, and a number of external factors
that influence the design and density of individual projects. Transfers in density from one parcel to
another may be permitted subject to the provisions of the EastLake n General Development Plan.
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2.4 Housing Programs
! The predominant land use in the EastLake II SPA plan is residential, intended to provide housing
in response to local market demands. This SPA permits a variety of housing types in responding to
these demands, ranging from attached condominium projects to housing on lots exceeding 10,000
square feel The SPA Plan only pre-determines the housing mix to the extent that a target density
and one or more of three housing types are identified for each parcel. The three housing types are:
single family detached (SFD); single family attached (SF A); and, muti-family (MF). Within these
residential parameters, a number of housing concpets are permitted, consistent with the development
standards of the respective land use district identified in the EastLake II PC District Regulations, to
allow response to changing market conditions.
The City ofChula Vista, along with all other cities in California, is required by State law to have a
Housing Element as a component of its General Plan. The Housing Element describes the housing
needs of the community and the responses necessary to fulfill them. The Chula Vista Housing
Element contains numerous objectives, policies and related action programs to accomplish these
objectives. Key among these policies is the affordable housing policy which requires that residential
development with fifty (50) or more dwelling units provide a minimum of 10% of the total dwelling
units for lowand moderate income households, one-half of these units (5% of the total project) being
designated to low income and the remaining five percent (5%) to moderate income households.
In order to guarantee the provision of Affordable Housing opportunities, the City requires that a
specific Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and agreement, consistent with the Housing Element,
be prepared and signed by the Developer. The AHP delineates how, when and where affordable
housing units are to be provided, intended subsidies, income andlor rent restrictions, and methods
to verify compliance. An Affordable Housing Program(s)'has been approved for the residential
development wi thin the Eastlake 11 SP A consistent with this requirement. Approval of this SPA plan
will not affect the provions of the adopted housing program(s).
2.5 Urban Design Concept
There is no overriding urban design concept for development of EastLake II. Landscaping and
hardscaping, such community walls and monument signs, will be used to establish neighborhood
identity and wiil be consistent with EastLake Community standards and the adopted design
guidelines for each neighborhood. The architecture and urban design features of various projects
within each neighborhood are expected to reflect a diversity of design themes and influences while
unified within a single project, consistent with high quality suburban residential development.
Additional details regarding urban design and site planning are provided in the Design Guidelines
previously adopted for each neighborhood.
2.6 Landscape Concept
As with Urban Design, landscape plans have been adopted for each neighborhood. These provide
a general design framework which allows latitude and flexibility to each individual project while
maintaining the overall goals and objectives of the community. The intent of the landscape
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concept(s) is to reinforce the design pattern established by the Site Utilization Plan. This pattern
consists of the predominate residential district and an recreation/greenbelt corridor along with a
series of paths, edges and landmarks. Dominant trees have been selected to create distinct identities
and visual continuity. Each neighborhood arid major thoroughfares have identified dominant trees.
Landscape design is addressed in greater detail in the neighborhood-specific Design Guidelines.
All landscape development in the EastLake II SPA shall be in compliance with the Chula Vista
Landscape Manual, adopted by Resolution No. 17735 in November 1994.
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3. . Grading & Phasing
3.1 Grading
Conceptual grading plans, estimated grading quantities and grading policies are provided in each of
the neighborhood-specific development plans and shall be applied within each respective
neighborhood.
3.2 Phasing
The proposed phasing within each neighborhood is described in the respective neighborhood-level
planning documents. Actual construction timing may be modified during the Tentative Map process
and modification to the Public Facilities Financing Plans resulting from Tentative Map conditions
of approval.
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4. Public Facilities
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The inclusion of public facilities issues is a distinguishing feature ofSP A Plans. The plans adopted
for each of the EastLake n SPA neighborhoOds included extensive descriptions of the anticipated
public facilities required to enable the community to function properly. These facilities include on- .
and off-site roads, sewer, water, storm drains, schools, parks and a range of other public facilities.
The companion Public Facility Finance Plans (PFFPs) describe the "backbone" facilities in more
detail and assigns the responsibility for construction and fmancing of all required facilities. These
neighborhood-level plans remain in effect and shall continue to control public facility design,
construction and phasing within the EastLake 11 SPA.
Required Community Purpose Facility (CPF) sites are addressed in the EastLake CPF Master Plan
which includes EastLake Greens, EastLake Trails, EastLake Business Center II, Eastl.ake Vistas and
EastLake Woods neighborhoods. Four sites are distributed throughout the master plan area such that
CPF sites will be available to serve all neighborhoods. The Master Plan is presented in detail in the
EastLake 11 GDP and EastLake Trails neighborhood-level plans which should be referenced for
specific requirements. Applicable portions ofthe EastLake CPF Master Plan will be implemented
in the EastLake II SPA.
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