HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPA15-0014RESOLUTION NO. MPA15-0014
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT UPD#83356-EIR-65B/SCH#2005081077, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDER ADDENDUM
TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT UPD#83356-EIR-
65B/SCH#2005081077 AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE CHULA VISTA 2005 GENERAL PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM CONSISTING OF THE LAND USE PLAN AND THE
SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AMEND CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 19.81 THRU 19.87
WHEREAS, the land area that is covered by the Bayfront Local Coastal Program (LCP) and
the particular property that is the subject matter of this resolution is represented in Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the property that is the subject of the proposed amendment is located at 789 E
Street, consists of two legal lots comprising approximately 4.81 acres in area and is located on Bay
Boulevard north of E Street, between the SDG&E Right of Way and the Interstate 5 freeway, and is
designated and labeled in the LCP as Parcel 1 a; and
WHEREAS, California State law requires that coastal cities adopt a LCP and said LCP must
be certified by the California Coastal Commission before the LCP can become effective and
implemented by the local jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the LCP is composed of a Land Use Plan and a Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 the City of Chula Vista (City) and the San Diego Unified Port District
(Port District), in a collaborative effort with the community approved and adopted the California
Coastal Commission -certified LCP and in September 2015 made some minor amendments to the
LCP, which is the LCP that is currently in effect today; and
WHEREAS, in January 2015 the development firm of Land Developers and Associates
Corporation (LDA), operating under the name of City of Chula Vista, LLC (Property Owner), and
owner of the property located at 789 E Street, submitted an application to amend the General Plan
and the LCP; and
Whereas, said application proposes to change the 2005 General Plan land use designation for
the subject site from Professional & Office to Commercial Visitor and the LCP Land Use
Plan/Specific Plan zoning designation from Commercial - Professional and Administrative to
Commercial - Visitor Limited (Amendment); and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes do not cause substantial changes to the objectives,
policies, and regulations contained in the documents nor the Coastal Act policies; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the General Plan and LCP documents are included in
Exhibit B attached to the draft City Council Resolution and Ordinance made a part hereof by this
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed Amendment for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
Amendment was covered in previously adopted Environmental Impact Report UPD#83356-EIR-
65B/SCH#2005081077 (the "FEIR"). The Development Services Director has determined that only
minor technical changes or additions to this document are necessary and that none of the conditions
described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent
document have occurred; therefore, the Development Services Director has prepared an Addendum
to the FEIR; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing on the
proposed General Plan and LCP Amendment, 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 the exterior boundaries of the LCP Area, at least 10 days prior to the hearing;
and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.,
October 25, 2017, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission
and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby make the following findings:
L ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
That the Amendment complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
that the Amendment was covered in previously adopted Enviromnental Impact Report
tJPD#83356-EIR-65B/SCH#2005081077 (the "FEIR"). The Planning Commission further
finds and determines that only minor technical changes or additions to the FEIR are
necessary and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA
Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document have occurred.
II. GENERAL PLAN AND COASTAL ACT CONSISTENCY:
That the proposed amendment to the General Plan and Local Coastal Program, consisting of
the Land Use Plan (LUP) and Specific Plan (SP), is consistent with the City of Chula Vista
General Plan and the policies of the Coastal Act. The proposed changes to the General Plan,
LUP and SP are minor and unsubstantial, and leave all of the provisions of the LUP and SP
intact. With the changes in place the provisions of the documents remain based on sound
plamling principles and practices that will provide for the protection and conservation of
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sensitive natural resources. The proposed changes to the land use and zoning designations
affect only the property located at 789 E Street and the rest of the properties within the LCP
area will remain unchanged. Furthermore, the rest of the development standards and
regulations, such as building height, setbacks, Floor Area Ratio and lot coverage, as well as
others, will remain the same and will continue to regulate the future development of the site.
The proposed changes are consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2005 General Plan
and LCP. The proposed changes will contribute to open up and provide more direct access to
the Bayfront and create better connection to the rest of the city and the region. This will open
up the Bayfront for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The new provisions of the
General Plan and LUP and SP will be conducive to the development of the Bayfront and the
creation of a world-class destination for residents and visitors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby recommend that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista consider the Addendum. to
the FEIR and adopt the Proposed General Plan and LCP Amendments contained in documents
attached to the draft City Council Resolutions and Ordinance all incorporated herein by this
reference.
Presented
Kell B ghton, FLSA
Director of Development Director
Approved as to form by:
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,�'Qt City Attorney"
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 25 day of October, 2017, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
Burroughs, Calvo, Milburn, Nava, Zaker
N/A
Anaya, Gutierrez
Patricia Laughlin,
Secretary to Planning Commission
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n P -Gabe Gut ez, Chairperson