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ORDII�'ANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVII�'G
A PRECISE PLAI�' (MPA 1�-0021) TO ALL0�1' A HEIGHT OF
120 FEET TO ACCOMMODATE A PROPOSED HOSPIT.AL
TOV�'ER TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHERI�' EDGE OF
THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS LOCATED AT 7�1 �4EDICAL
CENTER COURT
WHEREAS; the area of land that is subject to this Ordinance is diagrammatically
represented in Exhibit "A" attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein, and commonl��
kno���n as Sharp Chula Vista Hospital campus: and consists of a site located at 7�1 Medical
Center Court (Project Site); and
WHEREAS. a duly verified application was filed ��th the Cin�of Chula Vista De��elopment
Sen�ices DeparUnent on November 30, 201�, bv Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCMC)
(Applicant) requesting approval of a Precise Plan in order to ailo�v for the makimum building hei2ht
to be increased from 4� feet to 120 feet: and
R'HEREAS, the Applicant has complied H�th the requirements of Chula Vista Municipal
Code (CVMC) Section 19.�6.042 (Required Maps and Information) by pro��iding an application
submittal package that includes detailed site plans and elevations; and
VJHEREAS; the project consists of developing a se��en story hospital tower that ti�ll
accommodate li8 beds, 6 operatin2 rooms, and other ancillary uses including a roofrop cafe
(Project); and
WHEREAS; the Citv Clerk set the time and place for the hearine on the Project
application and notices of the hearino, together H�ith its purpose, w�as ei��en b�� its publication in a
ne��spaper of general circulation in the cit��, and its mailing to propertv owners within 500 feet of
the exterior boundaries of the Project at least ten (]0) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the dulv called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the
Cih� Council on October 4. 2016. in the Council Chambers in Cit�� Hall. Cit�� of Chula Vista
Civic Center, 276 Fourth A��enue, at �:00 p.m. to hear public testimonv ti�ith regazd to the same:
and
VdHEREAS, the Development Services Director has re��iewed the proposed Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Qualit�� Act (CEQA) and has determined that
there is substantial evidence, in lieht of the whole record before the City Council, that the Projec[
manv have a significant effect on the em�ironment therefore, the De��elopment Sen�ices Director
initiated the preparation of an Em�ironmental Impact Report (EIRI�-0002), ���hich Citv Council
certified at this subject meeting.
NOVd. THEREFORE, the Cit�� Council of the Cit�� of Chula Vista does hereb�� find.
determine. and ordain as follo���s:
Ordinance No. 3378
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Section 1
A. PRECISE PLAN FINDINGS
The City Council hereby finds that:
SUCH PLAN 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 Precise Plan being requested is limited to allowing a deviation from existing
development standards for building height within the existing hospital campus. The
hospital campus has been in development for approximately 35 years and contains
two existing towers of approximately 68 feet in height and a pazking structure of
approximately 96 feet in height (as measured to the top of the elevator tower).
The new hospital tower will be located adjacent to or near existing hospital facilities,
well within the campus boundaries. The hospital tower is located approximately 22>
feet from the nearest residential property ]ocated to the northeast of the Project Site.
Building design is consistent with City Design Guidelines. While additiona] traffic
will be generated as a result of the hospital tower, mitigation measures have been
required which, when implemented, will result in a less than significant impact.
The proposed height increase is to allow development consistent with hospital uses.
As discussed above, the existing hospita] tower on the site is approximately 68 feet in
height and the existing parking structure is approximately 96 feet in height to the top
of the elevator tower. The Project will contribute ro the well-being and general
welfare of the Chula Vista residents by allowing the existing hospital facility to
expand to meet the needs of the growing Chula Vista and South Bay community, and
as such, will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons
residing or working in the vicinity of the Project, nor injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity of the Project.
THAT SUCH PLAN SATISFIES THE PRINCIPLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF
THE P MODIFYING DISTRICT AS SET FORTH IN CVMC 19.56.041
The Precise Plan (P) Modifying District was atfached to the C-0 zoning at the time
the subject property ti�as rezoned from R-1-H to GO-P in .lanuary 1990. The site has
been developed as a hospital campus since approximately 1970. The hospital site had
received prior approval for two hospital towers, the latest one being in 1989, with a
heisht of approximately 68 feet; prior to the efPective date of this rezone. Given the
existing hospital use; the P modifier ���as added to this new zonin� desionation in
anticipation of the need to pro��ide future flexibility in the implementation of the
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underh�ine development standards of the GO zone, especially the abilit}� to pro��ide
for strucmres that exceeded the underlvina ��-foot heieht limit. The Precise Plan H�ill
allow for flexibiliri in buildine height that ���ill enable the site to be developed
consistent Nith the needs of a state of the art medical facilit�� in accordance H�ith
CVMC 19.i6.041(A).
THAT ANY EXCEPTIONS GRANTED �'HICH DE�'IATE FROA4 THE
UI�'DERLYII�'G ZONII�'G REQUIREMEI�tTS SHALL BE WARRAI�'TED OI�'LY
R�HEN I�'ECESSARY TO MEET THE PURPOSE AI`'D APPLICATION OF THE P
PRECISE PLAN MODIFYII`'G DISTRICT
Exceptions to the underhina zoning requirements aze ���arranted due to the fact that
the site contains an existing hospital campus. Such use is unique N�thin the C-O zone
in that hospitals usualh� contain buildin2s/to��ers that are over 4� feet in height. The
inability for future de��elopment to exceed the current heieht limit of 4�-feet �aould
preclude the abilit�� to provide necessarv espansions that meet the needs of the
surroundins communitv.
THAT APPROVAL OF THIS PLAN W'ILL CONFORM TO THE GENERAL
PLAN AND THE ADOPTED POL[CES OF THE CITY
Approval of a Precise Plan is consistent �i�ith the Public/Quasi-Public desienation of
the General Plan for the property and General Plan Objective PFS 19 to provide art
and culture proerams, childcare facilities and health and human sen-ices that enhance
the quality of life in the City of Chula Vista. A hei�ht exceeding the current heieht
restriction of 4� feet under the C-O (Administrative and Professional Office) zone,
has been established b}� the t���o existine hospital to���ers and a parking structure on
the campus and H�ill allow�the site to be developed consistent with the needs of a state
of the art medical facilirv.
NO��'. THEREFORE. BE IT FURT[-IER ORDAII�TED. that the Cirv Council of the
Cim of Chula Vista does hereb�� adopt the subject Precise Plan, as follo���s �
B. ADOPTION OF PRECISE PLAN
In light of the findings above, the Precise Plan is adopted to increase the e�isting
buildine heieht limit of 4� feet to 120 feet for the hospital to��er diagrammaticallv
represented in Ezhibit "A" and described in Exhibit "B", said Eshibits attached
hereto and incorporated herein b�� [his reference, and on file in the Office of the Cit}�
Clerk.
Section ILSeverabilih�
If any portion of this Ordinance. or its application to anv person or circumstance, is for
an�� reason held to be in�alid; unenforceable or unconstitutional. b�� a court of competent
jurisdiction. that portion shall be deemed severable. and such im�alidit�, unenforceabilit�-
or unconstitutionalit�� shall not affect the ��alidit�� or enforceabilit� of the remainine
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portions of the Ordinance; or its application to any other person or circumstance. The
City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby declares that it would have adopted each
section, sentence_ clause or phrase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one
or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the Ordina�ce be declazed
invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement; not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be
construed in light of that intent.
Section N. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section V. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Kel Broughton, FASLA en R. Z`ioogins
Director of Development Services Ci Atto �ey
Ordinance No. 3378
Paee?�'o. �
PASSED. APPROVED. and ADOPTED b�� the Cit.� Council of the Cit�� of Chula Vista_
Califomia this 1 1 th da�• of October 2016, by the folloH-ine vote:
.AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, and Salas
I�'AYS: Councilmembers: I�'one
.ABSEt�'T: Councilmembers: I�'one
.ABSTAII�': Councilmembers: McCann and Miesen
Mar�� las. Ma��or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norns. C C. Ciri� Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORI�'IA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I. Donna R. Norris. Citv Clerk of Chula Vista. Califomia. do herebvi certif�� that the foreeoine
Ordinance No. 3378 had its first readine at a reeular meetina held on the 4th dav of October
2016 and its second reading and adoption at a reeular meeting of said Ciri� Council held on the
llth day of October 2016; and �vas duly published in summarv form in accordance �vith the
requirements of state la�� and the City Chaner.
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Dated Donna R. I�'orri . CMC. Citv Clerk
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E,l'HIBIT B
PRECISE PLAN
DEVELOPI�4E\'T STAI�'DARDS
FOR I�TER' HOSPITAL TO�i%ER
Building Height: 1 ZO feet
il other development standazds: Subject to the development standazds contained in the Chula
Vista Municipal Code (CVMC)