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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2000/01/266:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2000 MINUTES OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Council Chambers Public Services Building 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Present: Absent: Chair Willett, Commissioners Castaneda, Ray, Thomas, Cortes Commissioners Hall and O'Neill Staff Present: Jim Sandoval, Assistant Director of Planning and Building Debra Depratti, Principal Community Development Specialist Luis Hernandez, Senior Planner Ann Moore, Senior Assistant City Attorney MSC (Thomas/Castaneda) (5-0-0-2) to excuse Commissioners O'Neill and Hall. Motion carried. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SILENT PRAYER INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Read into the record by Chair Willett No public input. 1. REPORT: Consideration of the request of Coors Amphitheatre to change the name of Otay Rio Road to Entertainment Circle. Background: Debra Depratti, Principal Community Development Specialist reported that on October 5, 1999 the City Council approved the name change of Otay Valley Road to Main Street. Subsequently, Coors Amphitheater expressed a desire to find a solution that would ensure no future address changes to the amphitheater and in November 1999 requested that Otay Rio Road be changed to Entertainment Circle. The amphitheater had already planned to change their private streets (Spyglass Hill and Castle Pines Avenue) to Entertainment Circle, therefore, changing Otay Rio Road would complete the circle through their complex. Since both the amphitheater and water park front on the private streets, they have already changed their mailing addresses to 2050 and 2052 Entertainment Circle, respectively. Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt the resolution recommending that the City Council approve the name change of Otay Rio Road to Entertainment Circle. MSC (Thomas/Ray) (5-0-0-2) recommending that City Council approve the name change of Otay Rio Road to Entertainment Circle. Motion carried. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - January 26, 2000 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-O0-16; Consideration of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Eastlake Company, LLC for Eastlake III (Trails, Woods, Vista's, Business Center Expansion, Olympic Training Center Site and Land Swap) - The Eastlake Company LLC. Background: Luis Hernandez, Senior Planner, reported that the project consists of a request for approval of an amended and restated development agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Eastlake Development Company. The proposed project encompasses the following: a. 108.8 acres north of Olympic Parkway between the future SR-125 and the existing Eastlake Greens, b. 24.7 acres south of Otay Lakes Rd., west of the future SR-125, c. 322.2 acres east of Hunte Parkway, west of future SR-125, d. 108 acres north of Otay Lakes Rd., between Lane Avenue and Hunte Parkway; and e. 950 acres east of Hunte Parkway known as Eastlake III GDP (Woods and Vistas neighborhoods and the Olympic Training Center) Subject properties are owned by the Eastlake Development Company and Western Salt Company. The purpose for the development agreement is to assure the applicant that upon approval of the project the applicant may proceed with the project in accordance with the existing policies, rules and regulations, subject to the compliance of all of the conditions of approval imposed on the project. The intent of the development agreement is to strengthen the private participation, investment and commitment in the comprehensive planning of the City. The land covered under the agreement is required to be consistent with the City General Plan and official City policies and is subject to all rules and regulations in effect at the time of the execution of that agreement, however, the development agreement does not prevent the City in subsequent actions from denying, conditionally approving any subsequent development proposal using new rules and regulations. The development agreement in essence protects the underlying zone and the Specific Plan and in the case of the Eastlake project, the General Development Plan from unexpected changes. It also enables the developer to phase the development in a more efficient and proper manner. In 1990 the City of Chula Vista and the Eastlake Development Company entered into a development agreement primarily to facilitate the donation of 150 acres of land for the Olympic Training Center. The term of this agreement is 10 years and is due to expire in April 2000. The development agreement benefits the City and the developer in various ways described below: Benefits to the City: · The dedication of 150 acres to the Olympic Training Center valued at $13 million dollars · $3 million dollars contribution made for working capital to the OTC by the Eastlake Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - January 26, 2000 Development Company · $8 million dollars contribution made for public infrastructure improvements, which includes the construction of Olympic Parkway; · The Easdake Development Company has advanced $1.5 million dollars for park facilities with the approval of the first final map in the Trails development; · The Eastlake Development Company will also advance PAD fees in the amount of $2.1 million dollars with the approval of the first final map in the Eastlake Ill development; · Dedication of 15 usable acres for a community park which has been incorporated into the Salt Creek Community Park that is part of the Eastlake Trails; · Dedication of a combined total of 9 additional acres within the Eastlake III as a carry-over from previous agreements and has been incorporated into the community park that was approved as part of the Trail neighborhood · A contribution of $800,000 for the construction of the community center within the Eastlake III park. Benefits to the Developer · The agreement term, which would otherwise expire next year, will be extended for another 10 years. · The agreement assures the developer of the vested rights to proceed with the development of the property to the approved land uses, densities and intensity of uses. · The agreement provides the developer with certainty that the land use regulations and policies applicable to the development of the property will remain unmodified during the term of the agreement except as further clarified by the provisions of the document · The City agreed to accept for processing and consideration all applications for future discretionary approvals for that area · The City agrees to consider density bonuses and other incentives for provision of affordable housing Under the development agreement, the property is still subject to the corresponding environmental requirements, GDP, SPA's and associated regulatory documents. The property will also be subject to the City threshold standards, Transportation Phasing Plan, General Plan, Growth Management Element program. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM-O0-16 recommending that the City Council approve the proposed amendment and restated development agreement for East]ake III. Commission Discussion: Commissioner Thomas suggested that in order to focus the Commission's comments and discussions on a project, it would be helpful if staff included a summary, chart-type document, that highlights the areas of disagreement between the applicant and staff. Commissioner Ray asked for clarification on what the 1,100 acres for the university site encompasses. Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - January 26, 2000 Bob Leiter responded that the overall 1,100 acre university site, which includes the Salt Creek Canyon would be preserved as Open Space, however, approximately 550 of the 1,100 acres will be designated as buildable university property. Commissioner Ray asked in terms of donation of advanced park funding and land dedication, what, if anything, is the City doing to keep the Eastlake Greens residents informed as to when the long overdue building of the park will take place. Bob Leiter responded that the delays surrounding the building of the Eastlake Sports Park are not as a result of anything that the Eastlake Development Company has done, but rather, a last minute proposal made by the Otay Water District. They are proposing a joint-siting of an underground reservoir on the park site. The City felt that the proposal merited further consideration and began negotiations, which unlocked a series of technical issues that would first need to be resolved. Mr. Leiter further indicated that there was a full-page article written by City staff in the last Eastlake Newsletter, which explained what has happened and gave the residents a new timeline for the construction of the park. Additionally, City staff gave the same presentation at an HOA meeting. Chair Willett recommended that it would be beneficial to the Commission, specifically the newer members, if staff provide the history and an update report of the progress being made on the university site proposal. Bob Leiter agreed and stated that it would probably be most appropriate to make that report when the MSCP is brought to the Commission for review. Commissioner Castaneda asked for clarification on the $800,000 contribution for the construction of the community center and who incurs the maintenance and operation costs of such a facility. Luis Hernandez responded that the $800,000 was a contribution towards the construction of the community center. Mr. Leiter stated that in the approval process of a Master Planned Community, a fiscal impact analysis of a project is conducted which considers the costs of parks and recreation maintenance and operation expenses. In this process, the City ensures there is a mix of land uses that will provide a fiscal balance at build-out. Public Hearing Opened 7:00 Guy Asaro, of the Eastlake Development Company thanked staff and the Commission for their consideration of this proposal. Public Hearing Closed 7:00. Planning Commission Minutes - $ - January 26, 2000 MSC (Ray/Castaneda) (5-0-0-2) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM-O0-16 recommending that the City Council approve the proposed amendment and restated development agreement for Eastlake III. Motion carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Jim Sandoval, Assistant Planning Directors reported the following: The Planning Commission meeting of February 9th is cancelled. The upcoming Planner's Institute will take place on March 1st through the 3rd in Monterey, California and there is money budgeted for two Commissioners to attend. Chair Willett recommended the two newest members of the Commission (Castaneda and Cortes) attend, however, both Commissioners declined the invitation since they will be unavailable on those day, therefore, the invitation will be extended to Commissioners Hall and O'Neill (both absent) to attend the institute. · Mr. Sandoval reported that a workshop is being planned for February 1 6 with Caltrans, MTDB and SANDAG to discuss subregional traffic issues. Commissioner Ray stated that regretably he will be out of town on February 16th and would not be able to make the workshop. He asked if staff and the Commission would be willing to reschedule this important workshop to a later date. The Commission and staff agreed to postpone the workshop to March 1 5th. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Thomas asked if staff could give an update report on the condemnation proceedings for the mobilehome park on Broadway and E Street. Mr. Sandoval responded that he did not have that information available tonight, but would look into it and report back at a later Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Castaneda commended staff for getting letters out to the major employers in the City with regard to providing on-site child care facilities and asked that at such time that a compilation of responses from the employers is received by the City that a report or update be given to the Commission. Commissioner Castaneda further stated that he would like to have a discussion on the City's Sign Ordinance and enforcement program at a future Planning Commission workshop. Planning Commission Minutes - 6 - January 26, 2000 ADJOURNMENT at 7:25 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting of February 23, 2000~ Diana Vargas, Secretary to Planning Commission