HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2002-2857 ORDINANCE NO. 2857
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, SECTIONS II.3.3.4, AND 11.3.3.5, TO
CHANGE THE RP-1 AND RP-2 REQUIRED BUILDING
SETBACKS, AND MODIFY THE ALLOWABLE ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE WIDTH WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK
I. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the area of land which is subject matter of this Ordinance is
diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, and commonly known as EastLake III SPA, and for the purpose of general description
herein consists of approximately 748 acres located at the eastern end of the City's jurisdictional
boundaries ("Project Site"); and
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2002, a duly verified application was filed with the City of
Chula Vista Planning Department by The EastLake Company, requesting approval of
amendments to the EastLake III Planned Community District Regulations Sections I1.3.3.4,
Property Development Standards, and II.3.3.5, Accessory Structures to change the RP-1 and RP-
2 required building setbacks from a specific numerical setback to a variable setback controlled
by Site Plan and Architectural review under the Design Review process. Also, the application
requested a modification of the allowable accessory structures width within the front setback to
exceed one third of the building width with Site Plan and Architectural Review or Design
Review approval (Project); and
C. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, the development of the Project Site has been the subject matter of various
entitlements, including: 1) a General Plan Amendment, General Development Plan and Sectional
Planning Area Plan and associated Design Guidelines, Public Facilities Financing Plan and
Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan previously approved by City Council Resolution No.
2002-220 on July 17, 2001; and 2) Planned Community District Regulations approved by
Ordinance No. 2839 on July 24, 2001; and
D. Environmental Determination
WHEREAS the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the
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proposed project was previously covered under the EastLake III Final Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (FSEIR#01-01), thus no further environmental review is necessary; and
E. Planning Commission Record on Applications
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the Project
on March 27, 2002, and after staff presentation and public testimony, voted 7-0 to recommend
that the City Council approve the Project, in accordance with the findings listed below; and
F. City Council Record of Applications
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista on April 16, 2002, on the Project and to receive the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to
same; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said Planned
Community District Regulations amendment application 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 boundary of the project at least
ten-days prior to the heating; and
WHEREAS, the heating was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.
April 16, 2002, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said
hearing was thereafter closed; and
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 EastLake III Final Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (FSEIR#01-01), thus no further environmental review is necessary; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine and ordain as follows:
II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their
public heating on this Project held on March 27, 2002, and the minutes and resolution resulting
therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceedings.
III. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed
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project was previously covered under the EastLake III Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report (FSEIR#01-01), thus no further environmental review is necessary; and,
IV. FINDINGS FOR PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
AMENDMENT
The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the EastLake III Planned
Community District Regulations are consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, and
will provide the necessary design flexibility to produce optimal site plan solution for each lot
based on lot size and shape, location, etc., and more attractive street scene; and that public
necessity, convenience, the general welfare and good zoning practice support the amendment.
IV. APPROVAL
Based on the above, the City Council hereby approves the proposed amendments to the
EastLake III Planned Community District Regulations as depicted in Exhibits "B," and "C,"
attached hereto.
V. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Ordinance is dependent
upon the 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 a Court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this Ordinance shall be deemed to
be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
VI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and at~er its
adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter John ~heny C~~'
Planning and Building Director ~ C~y~Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of April, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Ho~bn, Mayor '
ATTEST:
Sus-a~n Bigelow, City Clerk
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
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Ordinance No. 2857 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the day of April, 2002
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 23rd
day of April, 2002.
Executed this 23Fa day °f April' 2002' ~.~, J~ ~,~ ~
Susan Bigelo~, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Table E
rix~,r .v_.RTY DEYELOPMENT STANDARDS - RS & RP RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD ZONING DISTRICT
RSI I RS2 I RPI I RP2
Lot Criteria:
Minimum lot area (square feet) 6.000 5.000 4.200 3.150
Maximum lot co'.'eralie (%) 50 50 50 50
Vlinimum lot depth (feet) 100 100 90 70
Minimum lot width {feet):
-measured at property line. 3 60 50 42 45
-flag lot s~reet fiontage 20 20 SP SP
knuckle or cul-de-sac street fromal[e 3 25 25 SP SP
Yards and setbacks:*
Minimum front yard setback:
.... SP +9~SP
-to direct entry garage 20 20
4o side emry garage 15 15 35-SP 15 SP
-to main iesJdence 15 15 +r'~SP t5 SP
Minimum side yard setback {t'eet)~ 2:
-to adjacenl residential lot 5/10 5/10 ~%qO ~SP .... ~SP
"'"" distance belwcen delached unils l0 10
Io adjacem tesidenlial streel (corner Iol) 10 10
Minimum ~'ear yard selback (feet)~ 3: 20 t 5 15 S.P 15 S~P_P
Building height (stories/feet):
main building 2/28 2128 2128 2/28
accessory building I/I 5 I / t 5 I / 15 I / 15
Parking:
~ninimum on-site spaces (minimum in garage) 2{2) 2(2) 2(2) 2(2)
-minimum on street spaces 1 I I I
maximum driveway' widlh at curb (feet) 24 24 16 5 16.5
' Side and teat yard setbacks for accessory buildings {Refer Io Seclion II 3 3 5)
: The side yard setback lot an emry drive irellis or porlico may be reduced by 50% Subjecl Io Variance approval
Addilional Noles:
*Refe~ to Seclion 1133 ,lC fo~ allowable budding area for each Land Use Dismcl
*ReIe~ to Seclion II 3 34F for special selbacks for Scenic tb~hways.
EXHIBIT B
PC DISTRICT R£GULAIlON5
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II.3.3.5 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Refer to Exhibits PC-2a-k and PC-3 for Setbacks and standards for RL1 District, Parcel WR-1.
Accessory uses and accessory structures that are subordinate to and customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use are allowed in accordance with the Permitted Land Use Matrices herein. Accessory
buildings and structures, attached or detached, used for living purposes, shall meet all of the
requirements for location of the main structure as constructed or required by the district, whichever
is less restrictive, except as herein provided.
A. Enclosed accessory buildings or open structures attached to the main building are
subject to approval by the Site Plan and Architectural Review. Such accessory
buildings shall not be allowed to encroach into required setbacks, unless permitted by
special provisions herein.
B. Detached accessory structures are subject to the approval of Site Plan and
Architectural Review and shall meet the front yard setback requirements of the main
building. Detached accessory stmctures may be located within an interior side yard
or rear yard, provided that such a structure is located no closer than five feet to an
interior side or rear lot line and is at least six feet from the main structure, and does
not exceed one story in height.
C. Porches, steps and architectural features such as, eves, awnings, chimneys, balconies,
stairways, ~ving walls, or bay windows may not project more than four feet into any
required front or rear yard area, and not into any required side yard setback (prc;'ided
' ' ) more than one-half of said setback. The width ora porch
shall not exceed a distance equal to one-third of the building width, except as may be
approved through the applicable Site Plan and Architectural Review or Design
Review process. Said porch encroachment shall remain completely open on three
sides (or two sides if abutting a structure). No screen or other materials shall be used
which have the effect of enclosing the porch structure.
EXHIBIT C