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Home My WebLink About2018-07-11 PC Minutes CITY OF CHULAVISTA Plannin2 Commission mules REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Milburn, Nava, Zaker and Chair Gutierrez MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Anaya, Burroughs, Calvo MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: MSC: Nava/Zaker Vote: 4-0-3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 13, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Milburn Vote: 4-0-3 PUBLIC COMMENTS: An opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction, but not an item on today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by low. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak"form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Planning Commission Agenda July 11, lO1O Page�- 2. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION C]FADEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY C3FCHOLAVISTA AND NORTH C'V. WATERFRONT LP. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OFAPPROXIMATELY 33 ACRES C]FLAND LOCATED |YdTHE HARBOR DISTRICT C]FTHE CHUL&V|STA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN AREA Staff Recommendation: That the City Council approve aDevelopment Agreement between the City ofChula Vista and North C'V. Waterfront L.P. for the development ofapproximately 33 acres ofland located inthe Harbor District ofthe Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Area Presented byTiffany Allen, Asst. Director ofDevelopment Services Tiffany Allen, Asst. Director of Development Services gave a short presentation on the project— previously referred to as the "Pacifica Project". Included were slides that gave the project overview which included 1,500 residential Units, I5,000sq. ft. ground floor retail space, a 250- room hotel and 420,00 sq. ft. Of commercial, office and retail use. There were slides that detailed the public benefits previously provided by the developer agreement. Additional slides also provided information On future benefits to the public, as well as the benefits to the developer. K45. Allen also explained to the [onnnniaSiOn some of the additional benefits coming from the developer that have already been implemented. She also showed o video Ofwhat the future Bayfront project— known as Amara Bay—would |OOk like. COK8N9|5S|C]PdER QUESTIONS T0STAFF Included questions on: w Ground floor retail space • Clarification isTOT the equivalent ofMello Roos w Short term rental use—the definition and collection OfTOT taxes * Are these 3S acres just a portion of the B8yfrOntarea? OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Allison Rolfe, representing Pacifica, spoke infavor ofthe project and introduced others that were available for answering any questions the Commission have. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS ZJker: Spoke infavor Ofapproving the project. Heasked about the definition Of"a luxury brand" — Explained as hotel-like amenities on ground floor of condos. Planning Commission Agenda July 11, 2018 Page-2- TOT taxes generated —would go to discretionary revenue? Questioned if it could go towards a redevelopment area — like a marketing district. Gutierrez: Spoke in favor of the long-waited project. Nava: Asked about the general development timeframe of future development. Is very excited about the project and thinks it would be a great addition to the community. Zaker: Any discussion of short/long-term economic impacts? MSC: Motion by Zaker to approve with errata Second by Nava Vote: 4-0-3 OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: There was nothing 4. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Zaker: Participated in some presentations by Sweetwater Authority — specifically about the desalinization plant on Second Avenue. They are having an Open House in August. They want to do a better job about advertising the event and he wondered if Development Services could help — like a PSA — to developers. Director Broughton advised the Commission that there had been a meeting on July 10th regarding presenting information to the public earlier and he will mention it to them as to how it can be done — i.e. earlier in the water bills, etc. he will follow-up with them at the next meeting. Milburn: Is pleased that it will be so walkable and is excited about the project. ADJOURNMENT at 6:42 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on July 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Minutes submitted by Patricia Laughlin, Board Secretary August 22, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Nava Vote: 4-0-1-2 (Calvo (absent); Anaya, Burroughs (abstained)