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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPA16-0006RESOLUTION NO. MPA16-0006 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 NORTH AND A PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 MASTER PRECISE PLAN WHEREAS, the parcels that are the subject matter of this resolution are represented in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description is located in Otay Ranch Village 3 North and a Portion of Village 4 (Village 3); and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2016, a duly verified application was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by HomeFed Village III Master, LLC (Applicant), requesting approval of a new Master Precise Plan (MPAI6-0006) for Village 3 (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the property has been subject to a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 13-01) and amendments to the City's General Plan (GP) and the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP); amendments to the Village 3 Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan; and a new Tentative Map; and WHEREAS, a Master Precise Plan (MPP) is required for the Village 3 Core by the Village 3 SPA Plan. The Core is the centralized, pedestrian -oriented area where core activities such as the school, park, neighborhood retail and higher -density housing are located. The MPP provides the entitlement bridge linking the approved policies and land use designations of the SPA with subsequent project -level approvals within the Village 3 Core area. It serves as the framework document by which future "Individual Precise Plans" will be evaluated for compliance with the approved Master Precise Plan concepts, encompassing site planning, access, architecture, landscape architecture, signage and lighting guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Director reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report for the Otay Ranch University Villages Project (FEIR 13- 01) (SCH 42013071077); and WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing 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 PC Resolution MPA16-0006 January 11, 2017. Page 2 WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chula Vista Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings: I. MASTER PRECISE PLAN FINDINGS 1. 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 Planning Commission finds that the proposed MPP and development standards contained therein will not have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood because the proposed standards are consistent with the Otay Ranch GDP and the Village 3 SPA Plan. The MPP establishes guiding principles for the Village Core. It directs applicants to design projects that are compatible with the type and intensity of existing development in the area. The MPP supports sustainable community strategies that include water and energy conservation measures and alternative transportation opportunities. It promotes healthy lifestyles that provide active and passive recreation facilities within walking distance of every home. The MPP emphasizes a convenient, safe and pleasant pedestrian network with connections throughout the village, encouraging walking and biking and discouraging auto use for local trips. Sustainable building materials shall be used wherever possible and projects must comply with current California Green Building Standards Code and California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. 2. THAT SUCH PLAN SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MASTER PRECISE PLAN AS SET FORTH IN THE VILLAGE 3 SPA PLAN: The Planning Commission finds that Project satisfies the requirements in the Village 3 SPA Plan for a Master Precise Pian, .and provides the comprehensive regulatory design plan linking the approved policies and land use designations of the Village 3 SPA/Design Plan with subsequent project -level approvals within the Project area. It serves as a framework document by which future "Individual Design Applications" will be evaluated for compliance with the approved MPP requirements that encompass strectscape and landscape design, signs, and architectural and lighting concepts/examples. PC Resolution MPA 16-0006 January 11, 2017 Page 3 THAT ANY EXCEPTIONS GRANTED WHICH DEVIATE FROM THE UNDERLYING ZONING REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE WARRANTED ONLY WHEN NECESSARY TO MEET THE PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF THE MASTER PRECISE PLAN: As the underlying zoning is Planned Community District, the Master Precise Plan will require higher design and development standards that ensure high quality development will be provided for within the Village Core site, including compatibility with adjacent residential uses. 4. THAT APPROVAL OF THIS PLAN WILL CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ADOPTED POLICIES OF THE CITY. The Project has been designed and evaluated in accordance with the goals and objectives of the General Plan (GP) for the Village 3 location. The MPP as described above will ensure that the Project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the GP and the Chula Vista Municipal Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista hereby adopts this subject Resolution approving the Project in accordance with the findings contained herein. Presented by: i Kellyg xton, rySALA Development Services Director Approved as to form. by: 4 Glen'R. Googins City Attorney PC Resolution 1vIPA16-0006 January 11, 2017 Page 4 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 11th day of January, 2017, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Anaya, Gutierrez, Nava, Zaker NOES: NIA ABSENT: Fuentes, Livag ABSTAIN: Calvo _J Ga e kiutierrez, Chairperson ATTEST: Patricia Laughlin, Board Secitetary