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Home My WebLink About2017-10-25 PC MinutesCITY OF CH UTA VISTA Plannin2 Commission ission Vin UfeS' REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 25, 2017 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER At 6:03 p.m. by Commissioner Calvo MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Burroughs, Calvo, Milburn, Nava, Zaker; MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Anaya and Gutierrez MOTION TO EXCUSE Commissioner Calvo — meeting of August 23, 2017 Commissioners Anaya; Gutierrez — meeting of October 25, 2017 Motion made by Milburn; seconded by Zaker Vote: 5-0-0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: Commissioner Calvo 1 Approval of Minutes August 23, 2017 MSC: Zaker/Milburn Vote: 5-0-0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item (s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required bylaw. If you would like to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Planning Commission Agenda October 25, 2017 P a g e 1 2 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Addendum to Environmental Impact Report UPD#83356-EIR-65B/SCH#2005081077, and proposed amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, Bayfront Local Coastal Program and Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapters 19.81 thru 19.87 Project Manager: Miguel Tapia, Senior Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution MPA15-0014 recommending that the City Council adopt Addendum to Environmental Impact Report UPD#83356-EIR- 65B/SCH#2005081077, approve the proposed General Amendment, LCP Amendment and amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapters 19.81 thru 19.87, as presented in the Draft City Council Resolutions and Ordinance attached thereto. Slide presentation by Sr. Planner Miguel Tapia which included: • A description of the 4.81 acre site with location maps • Jurisdiction of both the City and Port of San Diego • Amendment Changes — zoning from Professional Office to Commercial Visitor (Limited) allowing only hotel development and uses incorporated into the hotel premises i.e. restaurants, spas, specialty shops, etc. • Potential Issues: 1) Environmental 2) Traffic 3) Water 4) Sewer and 5) Jobs and Revenue Generation QUESTIONS TO STAFF • Would underground parking be feasible? • Is this the only parcel with open space surrounding it? • What about access to the property/parking and the bike lane? • Would it be limited to one — or could there be two hotels? • What would constitute an "affordable hotel"? • How would this work with the development agreement and the Port? OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Applicant, Daniel Singh, addressed the Commission and gave a brief background of LDA (Land Developers Associates) — which is a real estate development firm — and the process that brought them to this point. The land in question was originally owned by the City of Chula Vista (Redevelopment Agency) and when the Governor disbanded the Redevelopment Agencies, LDA purchased the land (November 2013). Planning Commission Agenda October 25, 2017 Page 13 • The timeline for development • If it was typical to have two brand name hotels on the same site • Is there a management company in place to manage the properties? • That the property on Bay Blvd to the north of E Street be put to good use. • The term "affordable" hotel to mean not the $250-$350 per night, but more in the range of $130, yet to remain a quality property • Is the area subject to Port or City design guidelines? • Does the City of Chula Vista have TOT taxes? (Hotels all pay TOT taxes) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS Commissioner Zaker spoke in support of the approval to change the zoning and thinks it is a better use. Chula Vista hasn't had any quality, affordable hotels in many years. He also complimented staff. ACTION: Motion to approve made by Zaker; Seconded by Nava VOTE: 5-0-0 with Anaya and Gutierrez absent OTHER BUSINESS 3 DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS There were none 4 COMMISSIONERS' /BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Nava brought to the attention of the Board that there is a large banner hanging/falling down at the end of Olympic Parkway (Olympic Pointe?) and is an eye -sore. Principal Planner Steve Power will refer it to Code Enforcement. ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on November 8, 2017, at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in Chula Vista, California. Minutes submitted by: Patricia Laughlin Board Secretary Minutes approved November 8, 2017 MSC: Zaker/Nava Motion passed: 4-0-1 Anaya abstained and Calvo absent