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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m
Wednesday, June 13, 2001
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
CAll TO ORDER
ROLL CAWMOTIONS TO EXCUSE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
April 11,2001 and May 23, 2001
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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 HEARING:
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR 01-
03) for the Salt Creek Interceptor Sewer.
Project Manager:
Marilyn Ponseggi,
Environmental Review Coordinator
2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCZ-01-03; recommendation to amend the zoning map by
rezoning Friendship Park from C-O (Administrative and
Professional Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) .
City of Chula Vista.
Project Manager:
Raymond Pe, Senior Planner
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a 37% density bonus and 4 additional credits
and adoption of Addendum IS-01-51 to facilitate the construction
of a maximum of 33 additional units to a new construction
homeownership development of condominiums, known as
Sycamore trails located within Eastlake Trails SPA 3.
Project Manager:
Diem Do, Community Development Specialist
Planning Commission
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May 23, 2001
4. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC-01-55; Four amendments to PCC-00-31, including: changing
the approved property line setback for the outdoor stage from 50
feet to 25 feet; improving the design of the outdoor stage;
changing the design of required lot line fencing by eliminating
sound baffles; and accepting sound studies that were not
conducted by a city approved sound consultant as adequate.
Chula Vista Community Church.
Project Manager:
Kim Vander Bie, Associate Planner
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ~
Meeting Date: 6/13/01
ITEM TITLE:
Public Hearing: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report
(EIR 01-03) for the Salt Creek Interceptor Sewer
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the close of the public review period for the
Salt Creek Interceptor Sewer Draft EIR on April 11, 2001. Staff and the consultants (Dudek)
have prepared the Final EIR (FEIR). The Final EIR includes public comments, responses to
comments, revisions to the EIR text based on the responses to comments, a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and an addendum to the biological technical report.
In addition, an addendum to the EIR has been prepared to address engineering refinements to the
project since the close of public review.
Resource Conservation Commission
A meeting was scheduled for the Resource Conservation Commission's (RCe) review of the
FEIR on June 11, 2001. Due to the time constraints, the results of that meeting will be reported
verbally to the Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Project Description
The Draft Environmental Impact Report is an analysis of the potential environmental impacts
associated with construction of an approximate 12-mile proposed underground, polyvinyl
chloride sewer pipeline 18 to 42 inches in diameter. This facility would convey flows from the
planned mixed-use developments in eastern Chula Vista to the City of San Diego's Metro
Interceptor Sewer.
In accordance with the public facilities element of the General Plan, this facility is identified to
provide sewage conveyance for approved development communities within the Salt Creek and
Wolf Canyon drainage area in eastern Chula Vista. Some of the development that is proposed to
be served by the project is currently built and occupied, or is under construction. Sewage
generated from existing land uses east of Interstate 805 currently flow or are pumped into the
Telegraph Canyon Sewer. The Poggi Canyon Sewer is currently under construction and will
shortly be on-line. Some of the flows currently being pumped into Telegraph Canyon will then
be diverted either by flow or pumping in the Poggi Canyon Sewer. The Telegraph Canyon
facility is currently reaching capacity. Both the Telegraph and Poggi systems were not designed
to convey the volumes of flow anticipated as a result from total build-out within the City's
eastern development area. As explained in the General Plan, in order to accommodate planned
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and approved development within this area, construction of a new or expanded sewer facility is
necessary and was anticipated by the General Plan for the City of Chula Vista. The Salt Creek
Sewer Interceptor has been sized to accommodate build-out of the City as anticipated in the
General Plan.
The Draft EIR, which was circulated for public review was a "Program EIR" for the Salt Creek
Interceptor Sewer and Wolf Canyon Trunk Sewer. It has undergone an extended 45-day review
period for environmental review due to comments received from the environmental community.
Wolf Canyon Trunk Sewer
In the Draft EIR, the Salt Creek Interceptor Sewer is analyzed at a project-level and the Wolf
Canyon Trunk Sewer is analyzed at a program-level. Following public review, it was determined
that study of additional alignment options needed to be identified and studied for the Wolf
Canyon Trunk Sewer. Therefore, the analysis of potential impacts of the Wolf Canyon Trunk
Sewer may need to be supplemented beyond what Program EIR anticipated. That analysis may
require re-analysis of some of the impacts identified in the Draft ErR, due to consideration of
potentially different alignment options in the Wolf Canyon area. For that reason, the analysis of
potential impact related to the Wolf Canyon Trunk Sewer, even at a program level, may no
longer be relevant. At this time, the City does not intend to take any discretionary action related
to the Wolf Canyon Trunk Sewer. Therefore, references to the Wolf Canyon alignment have
been struck from the Final ElK
POLICY OPTIONS:
In an effort to address the concerns ofthe wildlife agencies and the policy constraints of the City,
alternative routes were analyzed in the DEIR for Reach 3 and a portion of Reach 4. These
alternative routes are described as Policy Options I and 2. The remaining Reaches of the project
would remain the same under either Policy Options.
Additional alignment planning that has taken place since the circulation of the Draft EIR has
resulted in identification of two additional Policy Options for the portion of the Staff
Recommended Alignment Alternative within the Salt Creek area, within Reaches 3 and 4. These
Options have been identified as Options 3 and 4.
During the hearing on April II, 200 I, the Planning Commission expressed concern regarding
clarification on Policy Options and impacts of the sewer alignment on Main Street. The
following is a description of the Options and discussion of their relationship to the analysis
contained in the EIR.
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Policy Option I - Gravity Flow
Policy Option I follows the conceptual alignment identified in the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan. It consists of the segment of pipe with Reaches 3 and 4 of the proposed
alignment that is designed for gravity flow. The alignment (Reach 4) extends north from the
existing pipeline (Reach 5) and travels through the lower portions of the slopes that define the
western side of Salt Creek Canyon. This area contains native upland habitat through
approximately two-thirds of the alignment (approx. 6,000 linear feet (If) of the 9,000 If length),
the remaining portion of the alignment travels through cultivated agricultural fields. Reach 3
would end at Olympic Parkway, on the west side of Salt Creek Canyon, and would connect to the
approved and/or constructed Reaches 2 and I.
Policy Option 2 - Pumped
Policy Option 2 is an alternative alignment, also within Reaches 3 and 4, that would avoid most
of the impacts to sensitive upland habitat along the western slopes of Salt Creek Canyon. Pump
stations would be constructed from the southern terminus of Reach 2 up to an alignment that is
either within or parallel to the proposed alignment for future Hunte Parkway; on the eastern edge
of future Village II of Otay Ranch. The alignment would turn south, parallel to the existing
SDG&E and County Water Authority easements, and connect to the existing pipeline segment in
Salt Creek Canyon (approx. 12,000 If). Both of these Policy Options have been analyzed at a
project-level in the Draft EIR.
Policy Option 3 - Dual Pipe - No Access Road
Policy Option 3 consists of a dual pipe system, with no permanent access road, within the same
alignment and disturbance area as Policy Option 1. At the northern terminus of the pipe, at the
southern end of Reach 2, a diversion structure would be constructed that would branch the single
pipe into two equivalently sized 21-inch diameter pipes laid parallel to one another. One of the
pipes would be the primary facility, the other would be provided as a backup in the event that the
primary pipeline became obstructed or damaged. If such an emergency situation were to occur,
flows would be diverted tTom the primary pipe to the secondary pipe, allowing for time to
evaluate and execute the least obtrusive repair and/or maintenance activities on the primary pipe.
The purpose for the dual pipe system is to eliminate the need for a permanent access road over
the facility in the area. With the dual pipe system, permanent, all-weather access would not be
required since the diversion operation would enable the City to immediately respond to
emergencies. The secondary pipe would carry flows until the appropriate actions to restore
function to the primary pipe are complete. This would provide additional time to determine an
approach to the repairlmaintenance that would avoid impacts to sensitive resources in the area,
such as accessing the pipe in the non-breeding season for sensitive bird species along routes
determined to be the least sensitive, depending on the location of the required activities. Policy
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Option 3 would eliminate permanent impacts to sensitive resources associated with the proposed
access road. Under this Option, the entire construction corridor would be revegetated with natural
vegetation.
Policy Option 4 - Microtunneling within Portions of Reaches 3 and 4
Policy Option 2, as described and analyzed in the Draft EIR, involves pumping of flows from the
southerly terminus of Reach 2 up to an alignment that is parallel to or within future Hunte
Parkway, on the eastern edge of future Village II of Otay Ranch. The pump station is required
under Policy Option 2 because the elevations of portions of Hunte Parkway are too high to allow
for gravity flow. Policy Option 4 would eliminate the need for the pump station by tunneling
through areas of higher topography containing sensitive habitat resources, to a point within
Hunte Parkway that is low enough to allow for gravity flow within the graded areas proposed for
Hunte Parkway. The sewer alignment would continue within or adjacent to the Hunte Parkway
alignment until the grade of Hunte Parkway begins to rise again. At that point, another tunnel
would be advanced to connect the pipe to a point immediately west of the existing SDG&E
easement. At that point, the alignment for Policy Option 4 would continue along the same
alignment as that identified for Policy Option 2. Policy Option 4 would eliminate the need for the
pump station proposed under Policy Option 2.
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS:
The DEIR concluded that those impacts determined to be significant could all be mitigated to
less than significant. Mitigation measures have been included for all of the Policy Options.
Therefore, depending upon which Option is selected, there will not be a need to implement
mitigation measures that do not pertain to that Option. The following issues have had mitigation
measures identified in the DEIR for all Reaches and Policy Options I and 2:
. Aesthetics (Reach 3 and 4 - Policy Option 2)
. Air Quality (all Reaches, all Options)
. Biological Resources (all Reaches, all Options)
. Geological Resources (all Reaches, all Options)
. Hydrology (all Reaches, all Options)
. Land Use (Reach 9)
. Traffic (Reaches 5, 6, 7, 8a1b and 9a1b)
. Paleontolgical (all Reaches, all Options)
The following is a brief discussion of the impact analysis contained in the FEIR related to Policy
Options 3 and 4:
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Option 3
Although the Draft EIR indicates that direct and indirect permanent impacts related to Policy
Option I could be reduced to a less than significant level by proposed mitigation, Policy Option
3 would further reduce the stated impacts by converting the direct permanent impacts to sensitive
habitat, to temporary impacts. In addition, indirect impacts or "edge effects" from construction
and use of the access road would be avoided.
Option 4
Policy Option 4 would further reduce biological impacts related to Policy 2 by advancing the
pipe within a tunnel, which would avoid impacts to sensitive habitat in areas where it is
necessary to cross undisturbed areas to maintain appropriate elevations for the pipe to allow for
flow by gravity. Impacts associated with Policy Option 4 are similar to those associated with
Policy Option 2 in the portions of the alignment of Policy Option 4 that are within future Hunte
Parkway. The portions of Policy Option 4 that differ from Policy Option 2 are the portions that
would be placed within tunnels. The microtunneling operation would avoid impacts to
environmental resources on the ground surface. Policy Option 4 would not result in any new or
intensified impacts over what has been analyzed in the Draft EIR
COMMENT LETTERS:
Letters of comment were received on the Draft EIR from the following agencies and individuals:
. City of San Diego
. State Department of Toxic Substance Control
. San Diego County Archaeological Society
. Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter
. State Department of Transportation
. McMillin Land Development
. San Diego Audubon Society
. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and California Department ofFish & Game
The letters and responses are included in the FEIR. Also included are the minutes from the
Planning Commission public hearing on the Draft EIR and appropriate responses to the
Commissions comments.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Draft EIR disclosed, in particular, that implementation of the proposed project would result
in less than significant impacts after mitigation for aesthetics, air quality, biological and cultural
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resources, geology, hydrology, land use, noise, traffic/transportation and paleontological
resources. All feasible mitigation measures with respect to project impacts have been included in
the FEIR. There are no impacts that have been identified that cannot be reduced to less than
significant. An addendum to the FEIR has been prepared that considers two additional alignment
alternatives that would further reduce impacts beyond what was identified in the DEIR.
Staff believes that the FEIR meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and, therefore, recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council that they find the Final ErR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and
recommend adoption of the Draft Findings of Fact attached to this staff report.
Attachments
1. FEIR 01-03
A. Revised EIR Text
B. Comments and Responses
C. Addendum to the Final EIR
2. Planning Commission Resolution
3. Findings of Fact
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RESOLUTION NO. EIR-OI-03
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (FEIR 01-03) FOR THE SALT CREEK INTERCEPTOR
SEWER WITH ITS ATTENDANT ADDENDUM; MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT; PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Salt Creek Sewer ("Project") has been envisioned in a series of planning
documents for the City of Chula Vista including the City General Plan (GP), the Otay Ranch
General Development Plan (GDP) and the Draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan City of
Chula Vista Subarea Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Draft EIR 01-03 was issued for public review on February 9, 2001 and
was processed through the State Clearinghouse; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
and closed the public review for Draft EIR 01-03 on April II, 2001;
WHEREAS, a Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 01-03), including an
Addendum to the Draft, was prepared on the Salt Creek Sewer Interceptor; and
WHEREAS, to the extent that the Findings of Fact identified as Exhibit "A" of this
Resolution, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, known as Document
Number, , conclude that proposed mitigation measures outlined in the Final EIR
01-03 are feasible and have not been modified, superseded or withdrawn, the City of Chula Vista
hereby binds itself and the Applicant and its successors in interest, to implement those measures.
These findings are not merely information or advisory, but constitute a binding set of obligations
that will come into effect when the City adopts the resolution approving the project. The
adopted mitigation measures contained within the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, Exhibit "B" of this Resolution, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk, known as Document Number , are express conditions of approval. Other
requirements are referenced in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted
concurrently with these Findings of Facl and will be effectuated through the process of
implementing the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION of
the City ofChula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
find, determine, resolve and order as follows:
L PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their
public hearings on Draft EIR 01-03 held on April 11, 2001 and the minutes and
resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding. These documents, along with any documents submitted to the decision-
makers, including documents specified in Public Resources Code Section 21167.6,
subdivision(s), shall comprise the entire record of proceedings for any claims under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Public Resources Code ~21000 et
seq.).
II. FEIR 01-03 CONTENTS
That the FEIR 01-03 consists of the following:
1. Program EIR for the Salt Creek Interceptor Sewer (EIR 01-03 including technical
appendices) and an Addendum;
2. Public Comments and Responses to Comment
(All hereafter collectively referred to as "FEIR 01-03")
IlL ACCOMPANYING DOCUMES TO FEIR 01-03
I. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
2. Findings of Fact
IV. CERTIFICATION OF COMPIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
That the Planning Commission does hereby find that FEIR 01-03 and the Findings of
Fact (Exhibit "A" to this Resolution, know as Document Number ), and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit "B" to this Resolution, known as
Document Number ) are prepared in accordance with the requirement of CEQA
(Pub. Resources Code, 921000 et seq.), the CEQA Guidelines (California Code Regs.
Title 14 915000 et seq.), and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City ofChula
Vista.
V. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL
That the Planning Commission finds that the FEIR 01-03 reflects the independent
judgment of the City ofChula Vista City Council.
with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego. These documents, along with any
documents submitted to the decision-makers, including documents specified in Public
Resources Code Section 21167.6, subdivision(s), shall comprise the entire record of
proceedings for any claims under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
[Public Resources Code 921000 et seq.].
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Chula
Vista recommends to the City Council that FEIR 01-03 and the Findings of Fact (Exhibit "A" to
this Resolution, know as Document Number ), and the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (Exhibit "B" to this Resolution, known as Document Number ) are
prepared in accordance with the requirement of CEQA (Pub. Resources Code, 921000 et seq.),
CEQA Guidelines (California Code Regs. Title 14 915000 et seq.), and the Environmental
Review Procedures of the City ofChula Vista and therefore should be certified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 13th day ofJune, 2001, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
Thomas, Castaneda, Cortes, Willett, McCann, O'Neill
NOES:
ABSENT: Ha 11
ABSTENTIONS:
Robert Thomas, Chairman
Diana Vargas
Secretary to Planning Commission
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Findings of Fact
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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VI. CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM ACTIONS
A Adoption of Findings of Fact
The Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve and
accepts as its own, incorporate as if set forth in full herein, and make each and
every one of the findings contained in the Findings of Fact, Exhibit "A" of this
Resolution, known as Document Number , a copy of which is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
B. Mitigation Measures Feasible and Adopted
As more fully identified and set forth in FEIR 01-03 and in the Findings of Fact
for this Project, which is Exhibit "A" to this Resolution, known as Document No.
, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Planning
Commission does hereby find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081
and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 that the mitigation measures described in
the above referenced documents are feasible and will become binding upon the
City ofChula Vista to implement the same.
C. Infeasibility of Alternatives
As more fully identified and set forth in FEIR 01-03 and in the Findings of Fact,
Section XII, for this Project, which is Exhibit "A" to this Resolution, known as
Document Number , a copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk, the Planning Commission hereby finds pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 that alternatives to the
project, which were identified as potentially feasible in FEIR 01-03, were not
found to be feasible.
F. Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
As required by the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program ("Program") set forth in Exhibit "B" of this Resolution,
known as Document Number , a copy of which is on file in the office of
the City Clerk. The Planning Commission further finds that the Program is
designed to ensure that, during project implementation, the responsible parties
implement the Project components and comply with the feasible mitigation
measure identified in the Findings of Fact and the Program.
VII. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
That the Environmental Review Coordinator of the City of Chula Vista is directed after
City Council approval of this Project to ensure that a Notice of Determination is filed
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
Public Hearing: PCZ-O 1 -03 - Recommendation to amend the zoning map by
rezoning Friendship Park from c-o (Administrative and Professional Office
Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) - City ofChula Vista.
BACKGROUND:
This is a city-initiated request that would rezone Friendship Park from C-O (Administrative and
Professional Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) for the purpose of reflecting the existing
land use of the property. The rezoning would be consistent with the General Plan and would bring the
property into compliance with Title 19 of the Municipal Code and amend the Zoning Map. The proposed
P-Q zone classification includes public parks as a permitted use.
The Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PCZ-OI-03 recommending that
the City Council approve the rezoning in accordance with the attached draft City Council Ordinance No.
DISCUSSION:
1. Site Characteristics
The subject property is Friendship Park, a neighborhood park, located to the north of the main library.
The park site is relatively flat and consists of one rectangular parcel that is approximately 3.78 acres in
size. The park is bounded by Fourth Avenue to the west, Davidson Street to the north, and Garrett
Avenue to the east. The Civic Center complex is located to the west and single-family residences are
located to the north and east.
2. General Plan, Zoning, and Land Use
GENERAL PLAN
ZONING
LAND USE
Site: Public & Quasi-Public CoO (Administrative & Professional Office) Friendship Park
North: Residential High R-3 (Apartment Residential) Single-Family Residences
South: Public & Quasi-Public CoO (Administrative & Professional Office) Main Library
East: Residential High CoO (Administrative & Professional Office) Single-Family Residences
West: Public & Quasi-Public c-o (Administrative & Professional Office) Civic Center Complex
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3. Proposal
This is a city-initiated request to rezone Friendship Park from C-O (Administrative and Professional
Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) for the purpose of reflecting the existing land use of the
property and to preserve the site as a neighborhood park The rezoning would also bring the property into
compliance with Title 19 of the Municipal Code and amend the Zoning Map.
4. Analysis
As part of the recent site selection process for the proposed Police Department facility, Friendship Park
was considered as one of the potential alternative locations for the facility. During the course of the
evaluation of the site, it was determined that the underlying zone classification was c-o (Administrative
and Professional Office Zone). The c-o zone is an appropriate classification for the adjacent Civic
Center complex to the west, which includes the City Hall administrative offices, and the main library to
the south of the park However, the zone classification is not reflective of the actual use of the subject
property as a neighborhood park
The General Plan has identified and designated the site as a neighborhood park During the public
hearing process for the Police facility, the City Council made clear its intention of preserving Friendship
Park as a neighborhood park serving the Town Centre area of the City as well as the greater community.
The proposed rezone of the property would not alter its existing and long-standing use and this action
would allow the continued use of the property as a neighborhood park with no new impacts.
The proposed rezone would be consistent with the policies of the General Plan, which designates
Friendship Park as a neighborhood park The proposed rezone would be consistent with the Town Centre
II Redevelopment Plan, which identifies the park in its land use diagram. Article VI, Section 610.3, of
the plan states that the Agency shall endeavor to substantially increase the area of open space within the
project area, including public parks.
5. Conclusion
The proposed rezoning of Friendship Park would accomplish the City Council's policy direction to
rezone and preserve the neighborhood park Preserving Friendship Park would avoid the loss of already
scarce urban public park land in the City's central core. The proposed P-Q zone would preclude the
development of administrative and professional office uses, which are now permitted under the current
C-O zone.
ATTACHMENTS:
I. Planning Commission Resolution No. PCZ-O 1-03
2. Draft City Council Ordinance
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RESOLUTION NO. PCZ-OI-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY
SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REZONING
FRIENDSHIP PARK FROM C-O (ADMINISTRATIVE AND
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE) TO P-Q (PUBLIC/QUASI-
PUBLIC ZONE).
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a rezone was filed with the City ofChula Vista Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval to rezone Friendship Park from c-o (Administrative
and Professional Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) for the purpose of reflecting the existing
land use of the subject property and achieving consistency with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the application win bring the property into compliance with Title 19 ofthe Municipal
Code and amend the Zoning Map, Section 19.18.010 (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezone is consistent with the General Plan and the land use designation for
the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that the project is exempt
rrom the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said rezoning application
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 ten days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely on June 13,2001 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing
was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony presented at
the public hearing with respect to the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION does hereby
find that the proposed rezone is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and is supported by
public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION does hereby recommend
that the City Council adopt an ordinance to rezone Friendship Park from c-o (Administrative and
Professional Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) in accordance with the findings contained in
the attached Draft City Council Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council.
Resolution No. PCZ-OI-03
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 13th day of June, 2001, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bob Thomas, Chair
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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LOCATOR PROJECT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPlICANT: REZONE
PROJECT FRIENDSHIP PARK
ADDRESS: Request: The proposed rezone of Friendship Park from
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: C-O (AdminIProfessional Offices) to P-Q (PubliclQuasi-Public)
NORTH No Scale PCZ-01-03
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED
BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
REZONING FRIENDSHIP PARK FROM C-O (ADMINISTRATIVE
AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE) TO P-Q (PUBLIC/QUASI-
PUBLIC ZONE).
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a rezone was filed with the City ofChula Vista Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval to rezone Friendship Park from C-O (Administrative
and Professional Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone) for the purpose of reflecting the existing
land use of the subject property and achieving consistency with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that the project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 200 I, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City
Council approve the rezoning in accordance with Resolution PCZ-OI-03; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said rezoning application 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 ten days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely on June 19,2001 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said hearing was
thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does hereby find, determine, and
ordain as follows:
SECTION I: The rezoning provided for herein is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General
Plan and is supported by public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
SECTION II: The City of Chula Vista Zoning Map is hereby amended to rezone the subject
property, known as Friendship Park, as shown on Exhibit A, from C-O (Administrative and Professional
Office Zone) to P-Q (Public/Quasi-Public Zone).
SECTION III: This ordinance shaH take effect and be in full force the 30th day from its adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter
Director of Planning
John M. Kaheny
City Attorney
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item ..3
Meeting Date
ITEM TITLE:
Consideration of a thirty-seven percent (37%) density
bonus and four additional credits and adoption of
Addendum IS-01-51 to facilitate the construction of a
maximum of thirty-three (33) additional units to a new
construction homeownership development of
condominiums, known as Sycamore Trails located
within Eastlake Trails SPA 3.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION:
On May 2, 2001, the Housing Advisory Commission voted to recommend the
requested density bonus.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. recommending City
Council approval of a thirty-seven percent (37%) density bonus and additional four
credits and adoption of Addendum IS-01-51 for the Sycamore Trails new
construction homeownership development located within Eastlake Trails.
DISCUSSION:
1. Site Characteristics
The project site is located at the northwest corner of Clubhouse Drive and South
Creekside Drive within Eastlake Trails SPA 3. The property is currently
undeveloped. The general area is characterized by single-family homes.
2. General Plan, Zoninq, and Land Use
Site
North
South
East
West
General Plan
Residential Med (6-11 du/ac)
Residential Low-Med (3-6 du/ac)
Residential Low-Med (3-6 du/ac)
Open Space/Parks and Rec
Residential Low-Med (3-6 du/ac)
ZoninQ
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Land Use
Sycamore Ridge
Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes
Park
Single Family Homes
3. Environmental Status
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista concluded that the proposed
project would not result in any additional significant environmental effects other
than those previously covered under the Eastlake Trails/Greens Replanning
Program Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report 97-04. Therefore, in
accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Environmental
I
Review Coordinator determined that the proposed project requires an addendum
to the Final SEIR 97-04, and Addendum IS-01-51 (Attachment 4) was prepared.
4. Proiect Description
The proposed project will include 123 for-sale attached dwelling units, which will
consist of 82 two-bedroom units and 41 three-bedroom units. Of the 123 total
units there will be 27 affordable two-bedroom units and 6 affordable three-
bedroom units.
The development will include forty-one two-story buildings with attached garages
located on 7.02 acres. Each building will consist of three dwelling units.
Special features and amenities included in the project are passive recreational
uses with a tot lot, a recreation building, pools, trails, ponds, and other amenities
available to Eastlake residents.
5. Density Bonus
As specified in Section 65195 (b), the City shall grant a minimum 25 percent
increase, unless a lesser percentage is elected by the developer, over the
otherwise maximum residential density and at least one additional concession or
incentive to a developer of housing agreeing or proposing to construct at least: 1)
20 percent of the total units for low income households; 2) 10 percent of the total
units for very low income households; or 3) 50 percent of the total units for seniors.
In addition, the City must grant at least one additional incentive or concession as
defined in Section 65195 (h) or make a written finding that the additional incentive
or concession is not required to provide the affordable housing. Such incentives
include one of the following: 1) reduction or modification of Development
Standards, Zoning Codes or Architectural Design Requirements; 2) Permit mixed
use zoning within the housing development; or 3) Allow other regulatory incentives
or concessions.
The applicant is requesting a 37 percent density bonus to increase the project
density from 90 to 123 dwelling units. The City is satisfying the requirement of
granting at least one additional incentive by providing the additional 12 percent
increase above the required 25 percent density bonus, thereby totaling a 37
percent increase. In addition, the City is providing an additional incentive of four
units of credit for the development of six affordable 3-bedroom units. The
designated 33 affordable units equals 27 percent of units to be affordable to low-
income households, thereby satisfying the developer's requirement of affordability
to provide at least 20 percent of the total units for low income households.
In consideration of the City's financing incentives, the developer will build 33
additional units, which will be restricted for purchase and occupancy by low-
income households, defined as households with an income at or below 80% of the
Area Median Income (AMI). In addition, the developer will provide a mix of unit
sizes, which will include, 27 two bedroomltwo bath units and 6 three bedroomltwo
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bath units. The larger unit sizes will thereby be able to accommodate and assist
larger families
Purchase prices for the affordable low-income units shall not exceed the Maximum
Allowable Purchase Price defined as a price affordable to a household earning at
or below 80% of AMI. The sales price for two-bedroom units will be based upon a
household of four and for the three bedroom units the sales price will be based on
a household of five. Currently, the maximum income for a low-income household
of five is $49,150.
The Maximum Allowable Purchase Price is based upon total housing costs,
including interest, principal, real estate taxes, homeowner's insurance, and
association fees, not exceeding 33 percent of the gross income of the buyer,
adjusted for the appropriate household size. Based on this definition, the current
sales price for the two-bedroom units is $148,969 and for the three-bedroom units
is $162,524. Currently, sales prices for the market rates units are $171,000 for the
two-bedroom units and $204,000 for the three-bedroom units. Therefore, the units
will have a built in equity of approximately $20,000 to $40,000.
6. Additional FinancinQ
The following is for informational purposes only and is not under consideration as
part of this item.
The City will be providing first-time homebuyer assistance for down payment and
closing costs for qualified purchasers of the designated low-income units. The
City will provide $8,000 as a second trust deed for the two bedroom units and
$13,000 as a second trust deed for the three bedroom units. The funds will have a
simple interest rate of 3%. Purchasers will make monthly payments directly to the
City on all second trust deed monies. Upon sale or transfer, the City will recoup
the remaining loan balance. All qualified purchasers will receive a $2,000 non-
repayable grant
7. Additional Project Approvals
Upon approval by the Planning Commission, this item will be forward to the City
Council on June 19, 2001, and to the Design Review Commission in July 2001.
CONCLUSION:
Based On the foregoing, staff recommends approval of the requested density
bonus.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
2. Site Plan
3. Elevations
4. Environmental Addendum
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LOCATION
CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT SHEA HOMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPLICANT: DESIGN REVIEW
PROJECT EASTLAKE 17 Request: For a Design Review Pennlt for a 123-unit.
ADDRESS: North of Clubhouse Drive
multi-family project app':"Oxlmately 7.0 acres. Located
at the northwest comer of Clubhouse Drive and
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: S Creekside Drive. 'i
NORTH No Scale DRC-01-50 Related Case: 18-01-053
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ADDENDUM TO EASTLAKE TRAILS!
GREENS REPLANNING PROGRAM FINAL SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EIR-97-04
PROJECT NAME: EastLake Trails Density Bonus & Affordable Housing
Agreement
PROJECT LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Clubhouse Drive and Creekside Drive
(APN 643-030-35-00)
PROJECT APPLICANT: EastLake Company
CASE NO.:
IS-O I-51
DATE:
May 29,2001
I. INTRODUCTION
The environmental review procedures of the City of Chula Vista allow the
Environmental Review Coordinator (ERC) to prepare an addendum to a Negative
Declaration or Environmental Impact Report (ErR) if one of the following
conditions is present:
1. The minor changes in the project design which have occurred since
completion of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report have
not created any new significant environmental impacts not previously
addressed in the Final SEIR.
2. Additional or refined infonnation available since completion of the
Environmental Impact Report regarding the potential environmental
impact of the project, or regarding the measures or alternatives available to
mitigate potential environmental effects of the project, does not show that
the project will have one or more significant impacts which were not
previously addressed in the Negative Declaration.
This addendum has been prepared in order to provide additional information and
analysis concerning land use impacts as a result of a proposed Affordable
Housing Agreement and a 33-unit Density Bonus in the EastLake Trails North,
Neighborhood 7 ("TN-7"). Final SEIR-97-04 analyzed the impacts of the
affected property based on a maximum of 94 dwelling units (Subsequently
reduced to 90 units as a result of a density transfer within EastLake Trails). As a
result of this analysis, the addition of33 dwelling units, for a total of 123 dwelling
units, does not change the basic conclusions of the Final SEIR.
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Therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City
has prepared the following addendum to Pinal SEIR-97-04.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65195, the applicant is
proposing a 36% Density Bonus in TN-7 and an Affordable Housing Agreement
between the master builder and the City. The proposed project would result in an
increased density from approximately 9.9 to 13 dwelling unitslacre and an
increase in the total number of residential units from 90 to 123.
TN-7 was previously analyzed in SEIR 97-07 (1998) as a Medium Density (9.9
dwelling units/acre) site for a maximum of94 dwelling units. Subsequently, 4
dwelling units were transferred from TN-7 to another multifamily site (Parcel R-
5) within EastLake Trails. Resulting in a maximum development of90 dwelling
units in TN-7. The proposed Density Bonus would allow the applicant to
construct a proposed I 23-unit condominium project (Exhibit A -' Site Plan). The
additional 33 dwelling units would be covered under an Affordable Housing
Agreement to restrict the occupancy and sale at an affordable price to low income
persons at 80% of the area median income adjusted by household size.
III. PROJECT SETTING
The subject 9.5-acre site is located at the southeast comer of Neighborhood 7 in
the EastLake Trails Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan. The site is referred to as
Neighborhood R-6 on the SPA Plan Site Utilization Plan (Exhibit B - SPA Plan
Site Utilization Map). The site is currently vacant and used as a temporary Little
League field. The site is bounded on the east by North Creekside Drive and
Poplar Spring Road, and on the south by Clubhouse Drive. Vacant lots
designated Residential Low Medium are located north and east of the proposed
project site.
IV. COMPATIBILITY WITH ZONING AND PLANS
The subject 9.5-acre site is designated Residential Medium in the EastLake Trails
SPA Plan. The SPA Plan District Regulations allow the construction of
condominiums subject to Design Review Committee approval.
V. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
An Initial Study conducted by the City ofChula Vista (including the attached
Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project would not
result in any additional significant environmental effects than those previously
covered under Final SEIR-97-04.
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LAND USE ANALYSIS
The proposed Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement do not involve
additional land not previously analyzed in SEIR-97-04. Nor does the proposed
project introduce land uses not previously analyzed by SEIR-97-04.
Development of the subject site as a 123 unit condominium project will result in a
net increase of 33 single family attached residential units in TN7 which does not
result in a significant impact to services and facilities previously analyzed in
SEIR-97-04. The proposed project is compatible with surrounding land uses,
which include Single Family Residential to the north, south, and west and a public
park to the east.
As discussed below, the incremental increase in dwelling units would not change
the analysis and conclusions presented in SEIR-97-04. As such, the changes are
not of such magnitude to warrant the preparation of another subsequent
environmental document.
Drainage
The addition of 33 dwelling units does not result in any significant environmental
impacts. The criteria for determining storm water run-off volume is based upon
area and not the number of units proposed, therefore the conclusions of the
drainage analysis in SEIR 97-04 remain unchanged.
Sewer
Based upon a letter report by the May Group dated May 3,2001, and concurrence
from the City's Engineering Department, the sewage generated by the proposed
additional 33 units results in an insignificant increase that can be adequately
accommodated through reach 3 of the EastLake Trails sewer system previously
analyzed in EIR 97-04.
Traffic
The proposed increased density will result in the addition of 264 average daily
trips ADT (8 trips/unit), which according to a letter report by Urban Systems
Associates, Inc, dated May 3, 200 I is not considered significant. The letter report
indicates that 264 ADT will not result in a significant change in delay at the
Clubhouse Drive and Hunte Parkway intersection during both the AM and PM
peak periods. The increased density would not affect the previously approved
circulation system. Local streets aimed at serving the interior neighborhoods
would not change. The City's Traffic Engineer concurs with the findings and
conclusions of the letter report.
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VI. CONCLUSION
Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and based upon the
above discussion, I hereby find that the project revisions to the proposed project
will result in only minor technical changes or additions which are necessary to
make Final SEIR-91-03 adequate under CEQA.
Marilyn R.F. Ponseggi,
~ironmental Revie
Dat#flj/ lJ,I
REFERENCES
EastLake Trails/Greens Replanning Program FSEIR-97-04, November 1998
EastLake Trails SPA Plan, November 16, 1999
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO.
Recommendation that City Council approve a thirty-seven percent (37%) density
bonus and four additional credits and adoption of Addendum IS-01-51 to facilitate
the construction of a maximum of thirty-three (33) additional units to a new
construction homeownership development of condominiums, known as
Sycamore Trails located within Eastlake Trails SPA 3.
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1999, the City Council approved a Master
Tentative Map for EastLake Trails by Resolution No. 19447; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1993, the City Council adopted a
General Plan Amendment by Resolution No. 17309 which reinstitued the
Affordable Housing Program previously established; and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 1998, the City of Chula Vista
adopted the Comprehensive Affordable Housing Program for the Planned
Community of Eastlake; and
WHEREAS, Eastlake Development Corporation proposes to build
123 for sale attached dwelling units, which will include 33 affordable units; and
WHEREAS, Eastlake Development Corporation is requesting a
thirty-seven percent (37%) density bonus equaling 33 additional units; and
WHEREAS, four additional credits will be issued to Eastlake
Development Corporation for the construction of a mix of larger sized
units, including six three-bedroom units; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista
concluded that the proposed project would not result in any additional significant
environmental effects other than those previously covered under the Eastlake
TrailslGreens Replanning Program Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report 97-04; and
WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Final SEIR 97-04 concluded that
the additional 33 units would have no significant environmental effects per the
Initial Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Planning Commission
of the City of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council approve
a thirty-seven percent (37%) density bonus and four additional credits to facilitate
the construction of a maximum of thirty-three (33) additional units to a new
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construction homeownership development of condominiums, known as
Sycamore Trails located within Eastiake Trails SPA 3.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 13th day of June, 2001 by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Robert Thomas, Chair
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 4-
Meeting Date: 6/13/01
ITEM TITLE:
Public Hearing: PCC-01-55; Four amendments to PCC-00-31, including:
changing the approved property line setback for the outdoor stage from 50
feet to 25 feet; improving the design of the outdoor stage; changing the
design of required lot line fencing by eliminating sound baffles; and
accepting sound studies that were not conducted by a city approved sound
consultant as adequate. Applicant: Chula Vista Community Church
The proposed project is a request to make four amendments to PCC-00-3l, a Conditional Use
Permit for an outdoor stage and drive-in church service in the parking lot of the Chula Vista
Community Church, 271 East J Street; and for increasing the number of participants in the adult
day care center on the church premises from 18 to 60. The first amendment would change Term 2
of Resolution No. PCC-00-3IA, by reducing the property line setback for the outdoor stage from
50 feet to 25 feet. The second amendment would change the design of the outdoor stage to
improve acoustics and to comply with building codes. The third amendment would alter required
lot line fencing by eliminating sound baffles. And the final amendment would change Term 7 of
Resolution No. PCC-00-3IA and Term I of Resolution No. PCC-00-31B, by eliminating the
words "city-approved" from the requirement to hire a city-approved sound consultant to measure
noise levels at various times of day to determine if the 6-foot [fence] height proposed would
adequately mitigate noise levels measured at various times of day.
A Negative Declaration (IS-00-21) was adopted by the Planning Commission on July 19, 2000
regarding PCC-00-31. An Addendum has been prepared that concludes that the requested
amendments to the Conditional Use Permit fall within the range of the potential impacts that were
contemplated in the previous Initial Study.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution PCC-01-55 (Attachment 2), allowing
the outdoor stage to be 25 feet from the southwestern property line; approving the re-designed
stage; approving removal of sound baffles from the design of required lot line fencing; and
eliminating the words "city-approved" from Term 7 of Resolution No. PCC-00-3IA and Term I
of Resolution No. PCC-00-31B.
DISCUSSION:
On July 19,2000, the Planning Commission approved PCC-00-31, a Conditional Use Permit for
an outdoor stage and drive-in church service in the parking lot of the Chula Vista Community
Church, 271 East J Street; and for increasing the number of participants in the adult day care
center on the church premises from 18 to 60. The approval resulted in two resolutions:
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Meeting Date: 6/13/01
Resolution No. PCC-00-3IA (Attachment 3), pertaining to the outdoor stage and drive-in church
service; and PCC-00-3IB (Attachment 4), pertaining to the adult day care center.
Setback Amendment
Term 2 of Resolution No. PCC-OO- 3lA states: Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-
00-31A, the outdoor stage shall be relocated within the church parking lot so that it will be a
minimum of 50 feet from the property line. The applicant has complied with this term by moving
the stage to the southwestern corner of the property, 50 feet from the property line (Location A of
attached site plan). It had previously been approximately eight feet from the northwestern
property line. The new location was chosen, in part, to preserve the 86 required parking spaces.
However, this location has caused three major problems for the drive-in services, resulting in loss
of attendance, according to Carolyn Campbell, Vice President Council, Chula Vista Community
Church. In a letter dated January 24,2001, Ms. Campbell states that:
I. The drivers of the cars overheat from direct exposure to the sun. The cars face
south and the drivers are unprotected from the morning sun on the left side.
2. The car occupants have difficulty seeing the service due to sun glare on the
windshield and the stage being in shade. The south facing orientation of the cars
causes the southeast morning sunlight to strike the windshield at an angle that
causes glare and obscures the view of the shaded stage service.
3. The traffic flow in the parking lot to and from the service is more congested. The
stage is too close to the entrance of the parking lot to allow cars to approach the
service from the rear rather than the side.
By reducing the required setback from 50 feet to 25 feet, two more site options are created for the
stage. Location B, as indicated on the attached site plan, would be 25 feet from the southwestern
corner of the property and would lessen the current sun exposure and traffic problems. Location
C, as indicated on the attached site plan, would be 25 feet from the northwestern corner of the
property and would eliminate the problems noted above. Both options would not interfere with
required parking.
Locations Band C would also minimize the visual impacts currently imposed by the stage at
Location A, but Location B would minimize the visual impacts to a greater extent.
A 25-foot setback would be reasonable, and exceeds the regulations in the Municipal Code. The
church is located in a R-I (single family residential) zone, where the rear yard setback requirement
is 20 feet. Side yard setbacks are 10 and 3 feet. Even an I-R (Industrial) zone adjacent to a
residential zone has a maximum rear yard setback of 25 feet.
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Meeting Date: 6/13/01
Outdoor Stage Design Amendment
The stage that the church had been using when they applied for a conditional use permit (PCC-OO-
31) consisted of approximately 498-square-feet, including: a 275-square-foot platform; llO-square-
feet of storage inside the trailer of an inoperable truck; and 113 square-feet of stairs, and the cab
of the truck. (Refer to top of Sheet Al for a diagram.) Term 3 of Resolution No. PCC-OO-3I
required the truck to be removed within eight weeks of adoption of the resolution, which it was.
The stage, constructed of plywood and painted white, was built without building permits. Term 1
of Resolution No. PCC-OO-3IA required the stage to be permitted within eight weeks of adoption
of the resolution. However, to comply with building codes, the stage would basically have to be
completely rebuilt. Therefore, a newly designed stage is proposed to replace the stage included in
PCC-OO-31.
The new stage would be 651 square feet, including: a 378-square-foot platform; 78 square feet of
storage; and a 170-square-foot handicapped accessible ramp. (See bottom of Sheet Al for
diagram.) The proposal includes a built-up roof and wing walls for an acoustically superior stage,
and a dark green exterior to blend with existing landscaping. This design will provide better
sound mitigation of nuisance noise and have less of a visual impact than the original stage.
Fencing Design Amendment and Sound Consultant Amendment
With the proposal for PCC-OO-31, the applicants submitted a fence design that would reduce noise,
and they said they would erect it, if required. The design consisted of a 6-foot-high solid wood fence
with sound baffles on top. The Planning Commission did require the applicant to erect the fence,
"according to the specifications submitted with the conditional use permit [application]," as stated in
Term 7 of Resolution No. PCC-OO-3IA, and Term I of Resolution No. PCC-OO-3 lB. (See
Attachment 5 for fencing specifications.) Term 7 also required the applicant to "hire a city-approved
sound consultant to measure noise levels at various times of day to determine if the 6-foot [fence]
height proposed would adequately mitigate noise."
Sound readings at various times during the week were collected by Bill Behun, the project's
architect, and John Van Ballegooijen, a member of the Chula Vista Community Church. (See
Attachment 6.) Independently, Bruce Walker, Ph.D., INCE Board Certified, a sound consultant with
Hersh Walker Associates (who is not on the city Environmental Division's approved list), produced
sound contours for various stage locations and designs (with or without back wall, wing walls, or
roof), which were tabulated with fence data he calculated for the first CUP submittal (PCC-OO-31)
(Attachment 7). The tables show that sound baffles on top of the wooden fence "reduces sound
[from the stage] by 2 dB (barely perceptible)." Table F indicates that a raised voice from a stage with
a back wall and wing walls, and a 6- foot high solid wood property line fence with no sound baffle on
top would produce 49-45 dB, with the stage being 25 feet from the property line (Location B). The
City threshold is 55 dB. 3
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Meeting Date: 6/13/01
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit in accordance with the attached
Planning Commission Resolution PCC-OI-55, to allow the outdoor stage to be 25-feet from the
southwestern property line; to allow the existing stage to be redesigned; to allow sound baffles to
be eliminated from property line fencing; and eliminating the words "city-approved" from Term 7
of Resolution No. PCC-OO-31A and Term I of Resolution No. PCC-OO-3IB.
Attachments
1. Locator Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution PCC-0l-55
3. Planning Commission Resolution PCC-OO-31A
4. Planning Commission Resolution PCC-DO-3IB
5. Fencing specifications
6. Sound readings
7. Acoustical tables
8. Environmental Addendum
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CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPLICANT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROJECT 271 East "J" Street
ADDRESS: Request: Amend PC~O-31 to allow outdoor stage to be
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SCALE: FilE NUMBER: S high wood fence along the property lines as a
NORTH No Scale pce - 01-55 sound barrier to adiacent DroDerties.
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. PCC- 01-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-
00-31 BY CHANGING TERM 2, RESOLUTION NO. PCC-00-31A,
WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE PROPERTY LINE SETBACK FOR
THE OUTDOOR STAGE FROM 50 FEET TO 25 FEET; BY
CHANGING THE DESIGN OF THE STAGE; BY DEVIATING
FROM FENCE SPECIFICATIONS OF TERM 7, RESOLUTION NO.
00-3IA AND TERM I, RESOLUTION NO. 00-31B BY
ELIMINATING SOUND BAFFLES; AND BY ELIMINATING THE
WORDS "CITY-APPROVED" FROM TERM 7, RESOLUTION NO.
00-3IA REGARDING SOUND CONSULTANTS; AT THE CHULA
VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH, 271 J STREET.
I. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this Resolution is
diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein, consists
of approximately 2.2 acres at 271 J Street; and,
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2001, a duly verified application for a Conditional
Use Permit (PCC-01-55) was filed by the Chula Vista Community Church
("Applicant"); and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requested to change the approved property line
setback for the outdoor stage from 50 to 25 feet; to change the design of the
existing stage with one that better mitigates noise, is less of a visual impact, and
that complies with building codes; to change the design of required lot line
fencing by eliminating sound baffles; and by requesting that current sound studies
be acceptable, although they were not conducted by a sound consultant who is on
the City Environmental Division's approved list.
C. Environmental Determination
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration (1S-00-21) was prepared for PCC-00-31 and
adopted by the Planning Commission on July 19, 2000. It concluded that the
proposed project would not generate significant environmental impacts; and,
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ATTACHMENT 2
WHEREAS, an Addendum has been prepared that concludes that the requested
amendments to the Conditional Use Permit fall within the range of the potential
impacts that were contemplated in the previous Initial Study; and
D. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held
before the Planning Commission on June 13,200 I to hear public testimony with
regard to same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that the Planning Commission does hereby find,
determine and resolve as follows:
II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
A. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a
service or facility, which will contribute, to the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community.
The proposed use at the location will contribute to the general well being of the
community because the drive-in service will allow seniors or handicapped people
in Chula Vista and the South Bay Community who find it difficult to get out of
their cars to worship comfortably from inside their cars.
B. That such use 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.
Approval of this project will result in an acoustically superior stage that has less
of a visual impact than the existing stage. The combination of the stage
positioned 25 feet from the north and west property lines, where a 6-foot high
fence will be erected, without sound baffles, will not result in nuisance noise that
exceeds Chula Vista Municipal Code thresholds, according to an acoustical
analysis by Hersh Walker Acoustics.
C. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
Compliance with all applicable conditions, codes, and regulations will be required
prior to issuance of development permits.
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D. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
Approval of this Project, as conditioned, is in substantial conformance with City
policies and the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY
APPROVE THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW:
III. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Planning Commission hereby grants the request to approve PCC-01-55, which amends PCC-
00-31 by changing the approved property line setback for the outdoor stage from 50 feet to 25 feet;
changing the design of the existing stage; changing the design of approved lot line fencing by
eliminating sound baffles; and accepting sound studies that were not conducted by a city-approved
sound consultant, subject to the following conditions:
1. Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-0l-55, a building permit for the
outdoor stage, and a separate permit for lighting, shall be applied for and obtained.
2. The outdoor stage shall be stationed in the southwestern corner of the church parking,
referred to as Location B on the site plan.
3. Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-OI-55, a six-foot-high fence shall be
erected along the northern property line from the western edge to the 30" high CMU
retaining wall, and along the western property line from the northern edge to the daycare
center. It shall be constructed according to the specifications approved for PCC-00-31,
except for the sound baffles, which may be eliminated.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the outdoor stage, five striped parking spaces
shall be added to the church parking lot.
5. Comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, permits, City ordinances,
standards, and policies except as otherwise provided in this Resolution.
IV. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS TO GRANT
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended
within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of
the Municipal Code.
2. A copy of this resolution shall be recorded against the property.
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3. Any violations of the terms and conditions of this permit shall be ground for revocation or
modification of permit.
V. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
Applicant shall execute and have notarized the attached Agreement (Exhibit "B"), indicating the
Applicant has read, understands and agrees to the conditions of approval contained herein, and will
implement same.
VI. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in
the event the applicant or its assigns or successors in interest challenge anyone or more terms,
provisions or conditions, and are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically
revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
THIS RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL IS HEREBY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 13th day
of June, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bob Thomas, Chair
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C9 APPLICANT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROJECT 271 East "J" Street
ADDRESS: Request: Amend PCC-00-31 to allow outdoor stage to be
within 25 feet of property line; and to allow a 6-fool-
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: 10 high wood fence along the property lines as a
NORTH No Scale pee - 01-55 sound barrier to adiacent Dronarties.
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EXHmIT A
RESOLUTION :\0. PCC- 00-31A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA YlSTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW AN OUTDOOR STAGE AND DRIVE-IN CHURCH
SERVICE AT THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH, 271 J
STREET.
I. RECITALS
A, Project Site
WHEREAS. the parcel which is the subject matter of this Resolution is
diagrarnmatical1y represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein, consists
of approximately 2.2 acres at 271 J Street: and.
B, Project: Application for Discretionary Approyal
WHEREAS. on January 4, 2000. a duly verified application for a Conditional
lise Permit (PCC-OO-3 1) was Tiled by the Chula Vista Community Church
("Applicant"): and.
WHEREAS, the Applicant requested permission to allow an outdoor stage and
drive-in church seryice: and.
C. Enyironmental Determination
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the Environmental
Review Coordinator determined that the Project required the preparation of an
Initial Study. Such study was prepared by the City ofChula Vista, and based on
such study, a Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public reyiew;
and,
D. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held
before the Planning Commission on June 14,2000 to hear public testimony with
regard to same. At that hearing, the Project was continued to July 19, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby fmd,
determine and resolve as fol1ows:
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11. CERTIFICATIO:\' OF COMPLIA:\CE WITH CEQA
The Planning Commission does hereby find that the Negative Declaration issued jc)C chis
Project has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Calijc1CI1ia
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Review procedures of the City of
Chula Vista.
III. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLAN1\ING
COMMISSION
The Planning Commission finds that the Negative DecJaration prepared for this Project
reflects the independent judgement of the Planning Commission.
IV. CO!\l)ITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
A. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a
service or facility, which will contribute, to the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community.
The proposed use at the location will contribute to the general well being of the
community because:
1. The drive-in service provides a worship center for seniors or handicapped
peopJe in Chula Vista and the South Bay Community who find it difficult to
get out of their cars when they go to worship; and
B. That such use 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 properiJ' or improvements in the
,-icinity .
Approval of this project includes conditions to; reduce miscellaneous noise
generated on the church property, and reduce visual impacts to adjacent
neighbors. With the implementation of said conditions, the proposed use wi11 not
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.
C. That the proposed use will comply 'with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
Compliance with all applicable conditions, codes, and regulations wi11 be
required prior to issuance of development permits.
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D. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
Approval of this Project, as conditioned, is in substantial conformance with City
policies and the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL'VED THAT THE PLA.~NING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY
APPROVE THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW:
V. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Planning Commission hereby grants the request to allow an outdoor stage and drive-in church
service at the Chula Vista Community Church, 271 J Street, Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-3l,
subject to the following conditions:
1.
Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-00-31A, a building permit for the
outdoor stage, and a separate permit for lighting, shall be applied for and obtained.
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Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-00-3IA, the outdoor stage shall be
relocated within the church parking lot so that it will be a minimum of 50 feet from the
property line.
3.
Within eight weeks of adoption of Resolution PCC-00-3IA, the inoperable truck used in
association with the stage shall be removed from the church property.
4.
The outdoor stage may be used for one one-hour drive-in church service between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each Sttnday. No concurrent service shall be held during the
time that the drive-in service is conducted. Any other use of the stage will require
approval of a Special Event permit or modification 10 this Conditional Use Permit from the
City of Chula Vista.
5.
Car engines shall be mrned off during the drive-in church service.
6.
Amplifiers shall not be used for the drive-in church service. All noise shall conform 10
City standards.
7.
A sound barrier shall be erected along the northern property line from the western edge to
the 30" high CMU retaining wall, and along the western property line from the northern
edge to the daycare center. It shall be constructed according to the specifications submitted
with the Conditional Use Permit application. However, applicant shall hire a city-
approved sound consultant to measure noise levels at various times of day to determine if
the 6-foot height proposed would adequately mitigate noise. If not, a variance shall be
sought 10 construct an 8-foot high sound barrier.
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8. Two existing basketball hoops in the church parking lot shall be removed. A portable
basketball hoop may be used and is not subject to the 50-foot setback required for the
stage. Parking lot shall be secured, including removal of portable basketball hoop, during
hours of non-operation.
9. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the outdoor stage, five striped parking spaces
shall be added to the church parking lot.
10. A security plan that includes gating the church driveway when church facilities are not in
use, and reducing the number of parking lot lights at night shall be submitted to the Crime
Prevention Unit of the Chula Vista Police Department for review and approval, and
subsequent implementation. Parking lot lights shall be modified in such a way as to be
dimmed andlor shielded to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
11. Comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, permits, City ordinances,
standards, and policies except as otherwise provided in this Resolution.
12, One year after issuance of the Conditional Use Permit, planning staff shall review the
project for compliance with Conditions of Approval, and may require modifications andlor
additions to Conditions of Approval.
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS A.."'D PROVISIONS TO GRANT
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended
within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of
the Municipal Code.
2. A copy of this resolution shall be recorded against the property.
3, illY violations of the tenus and conditions of this permit shall be ground for revocation or
modification of permit.
VII. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
Applicant shall execute and have notarized the attached Agreement (Exhibit "B"), indicating the
Applicant has read, understands and agrees to the conditions of approval contained herein, and will
implement same.
Vill. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
The Planning Commission directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of
Determination and file same with the City Clerk.
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IX. I!>iVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in
the event the applicant or its assigns or successors in interest challenge anyone or more terms,
provisions or conditions, and are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automaticaUy
revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
THIS RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL IS HEREBY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
PL.~",-NING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 19"' day
of July, 2000, by the following vote, to wit;
AYES: Commissioners CASTANEDA, HALL, CORTES, WILLETT, O'NEILL
NOES: Cha i r THOMAS
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RESOLUTION '\0. PCC- 00-31B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ADULT DAYCARE
PARTICIPANTS FROM 18 TO 60 AT THE CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY CHURCH, 271 J STREET.
I. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this Resolution is
diagramrnatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein, consists
of approximately 2.2 acres at 271 J Street; and,
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
\HIEREAS. on January 4, 2000, a duly verified application for a Conditional
Use Permit (PCC-00-31) was filed by the Chula Vista Community Church
('"Applicant"): and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requested permission to allow increasing the number
of adult day care participants from 18 to 60; and,
C. Environmental Determination
\VHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the Environmental
Review Coordinator determined that the Project required the preparation of an
Initial Study. Such study was prepared by the City of Chula Vista, and based on
such study, a Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review;
and,
D. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held
before the Planning Commission on June 14, 2000 to hear public testimony with
regard to same. At that hearing, the Project was continued to July 19,2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby find,
determine and resolve as follows:
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II. CERTIFICATIO!\ OF C01\1PLIA:\CE WITH CEQA
The Planning Commission does hereby tlnd that the 1\egative Declaration issued for this
Project has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Review procedures of the Citv of
ChuJa Vista.
III. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION
The Planning Commission finds that the Negative Declaration prepared for this Project
reflects the independent judgement of the Planning Commission.
IV. C01'\1)ITlONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
A. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a
service or facility, which will contribute, to the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community.
The proposed uses at the location contribute to the general well being of the
community because the Adult Day Care Center provides respite for caregivers of
low-income seniors and disabled people. Participants receive health monitoring
and therapies, such as speech, physical and occupational, as well as nutrition
monitoring. In addition, they participate in activities, such as Bingo, Trivia, and
sewing, and in programs conducted by history, communications and art teachers.
Hospitalization or convalescent home occupancy for seniors may be postponed
an average of five years tftrough this system of adult day care.
B. That such use \\111 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 .
Approval of this project includes conditions to: reduce miscellaneous noise
generated on the church property; reduce visual impacts to adjacent neighbors;
and reduce the effects of idling buses. With the implementation of said
conditions, the proposed use will not 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.
Co That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
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Compliance with all applicable conditions. codes, and regulations will be
required prior to issuance of development permits.
D. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
Approval of this Project, as conditioned, is in substantial conformance with City
policies and the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLAl\'NING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY
APPROVE THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW:
V. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Planning Commission hereby grants the request to increase the number of participants in the
adult day care center from 18 to 60 at the Chula Vista Community Church, Conditional Use
Permit PCC-00-31. subject to the following conditions:
I. A sound barrier shall be erected along the nonhern property line from the western edge to
the 30" high CMU retaining wall, and along the western property line from the northern
edge to the daycare center. It shall be constructed according to the specifications submined
with the Conditional Use Permit application. However, applicant shall hire a city-
approved sound consultant to measure noise levels at various times of day to determine if
the 6-foot height proposed would adequately mitigate noise. If not, a variance shall be
sought to construct an 8-foot high sound barrier.
1 Two existing basketball hoops in the church parking lot shall be removed. A portable
basketball hoop may be used and is not subject to the 50-foot setback required for the
stage. Parking lot shall be secured, including removal of portable basketball hoop. during
hours of non-operation.
3. A security plan that includes gating the church driveway when church facilities are not in
use, and reducing the number of parking lot lights at night shall be submitted to the Crime
Prevention Unit of the Chula Vista Police Department for review and approval, and
subsequent implementation.
4. The number of participants in the Adult Day Care Center shall not exceed 60 persons per
day.
5. Engines of vehicles transporting participants shall be turned off whenever feasible during
the time when lifts to load and unload passengers are not being used, and loading and
unloading shall occur on the western side of the building.
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6. Comply with all federal. state and local Jaws, regulations, permits. Cit)' ordinances.
standards, and policies except as otherwise provided in this Resolution.
7. One year after issuance of the Conditional Use Permit, planning staff shall review the
project for compliance with Conditions of Approval, and may require modifications and/or
additions to Conditions of Approval.
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS A.l\'D PROVISIONS TO GRANT
1 , This Conditional Use Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended
within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19,14,260 of
the Municipal Code,
2. A copy of this resolution shall be recorded against the property,
3. Any violations of the terms and conditions of this permit shall be ground for revocation or
modification of permit.
VII. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
Applicant shall execute and have notarized the attached Agreement (Exhibit "B"), indicating the
Applicant has read, understands and agrees to the conditions of approval contained herein, and will
implement same,
VIII. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
The Planning Commission directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of
Determination and file same with the City Clerk,
IX, INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in
the event the applicant or its assigns or successors in interest challenge anyone or more terms,
provisions or conditions, and are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, this resolution and the pertnit shall be deemed to be automatically
revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio,
THIS RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL IS HEREBY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
PLA.1I\'NING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 19th day
of July, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
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Mr. Bill Behun
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1530 West Lewis Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Subject:
Dear Bill:
Hersh Walker Acoustics
780 Lakeffeld Road, Unit G
Westlake Village, California 91361
(B05) 373-8533 FAX (B05) 373-0733
e-mail haebew@iswestcom
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Chula Vista Community Church - Noise Reduction Barrier
It was a pleasure hearing from you again this morning. As I understand from our discussion, Chula Vista
Community Church is required to erect a noise barrier at the boundary with a neighboring property, for
purpose of suppressing transmission of miscellaneous noises generated on church property. They desire
to use a Wood as an alternative to concrete block construction.
For an outdoor barrier, there is no reason a wood fence won't perform as well acoustically as a concrete
wall, since sound transmission in both cases will be dominated by diffraction over the top and around the
sides. The following guidelines will ensure adequate performance:
1. Use minimum 5/8" wood thickness. You had mentioned a plan to use 3/4" wood. which would
be more-than-satisfactory.
Maintain totally impervious construction for the full length of the wall and from ground to the top.
The bottom of the wall should be in contact with the ground. Be sure all joints are sealed.
If possible, install a weather resistant sound absorbing treatment on the church side of the wall,
extending from the top of the wall for at least two feet downward. This will reduce noise diffracted
over the wall and probably provide performance superior to a hard concrete block wall of equal
height. See appended Figure 1 .
Design the barrier with adequate height, based on location of dominant noise sources and
relative eievation of source and receiving points. For your geometry, with the neighboring
property four to five feet above the church parking lot, a six-foot tall barrier atop the slope would
provide 8-12 dB attenuation (about 50% subjective improvement).
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Be mindful of reflective sound transmission paths that would flank the direct transmission path.
These might Include nearby building eaves, large trees spreading over the proposed barrier
location, etc.
I hope this information is adequate to determine an approach to the problem We can provide more
detailed assistance if needed.
Respectfully,
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Hersh Walker Acoustics
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III. WOOD/CHAlNLINK FENCES
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Compilation of AcolJsticallnformation by McGee/Behun Architects from data provided by
Hersh Walker Acoustics for the Chula Vista Community Church (Exhibit A)
12/13/00
Data based on a raised speech voice (80 decibels (80 dB)). A nonnal speech voice is 60 dB and the
numbers below would be about 20 db less.
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Raised Voice
Location of Staae Oriainal 25fttoPL 50 ft !to PL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dB) 80 80 80
Distance of Sound to PL (ft) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 62 60 55
Distance to Nearest Home (ft) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home (dB) 53 51 49
I Table BI- Stage w/Back Wall, No Property Line Fence
Raised Voice
Location of Staae Onainal 25ft to PL 50 ft fto PL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dB) 80 80 80
Distance of Sound to PL (ft) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 59 57 51
Distance to Nearest Home (ft) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home (dB\ 49 47 43
[Table g- Stage w/Back Wall & Back Wing Walls, No Property Line Fence
Raised Voice
Location of Staoe Orioinal 25 ft to PL 50ft fto PL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dB) 80 80 80
Distance of Sound to PL (ft) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 57 55 49
Distance to Nearest Home (ft) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home (dB) 42 40 34
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Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
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Sound not to exceed 55 dB
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Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
is classified QUIET
Sound not to exceed 55 dB
per Chula Vista Noise Limits
Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
is classified QUIET
Sound not to exceed 55 dB
per Chula Vista Noise Limits
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Data below Is with a 6 foot high solid wood fence added at the property line.
Note: Exhibit E shows a wood wall with sound baffle at topTeduces the sound 8 dB to 12 dB.
The sound baffle shown at the top of wall reduces sound by 2 dB (barely perceptible).
A solid wood fence without the sound baffle reduces the sound by 6 dB to 10 dB.
l!a~le r:J - Stage wi No Back Wall, 6 Ft. High Property Line Fence (no sound baffle on top)
(6 oot high solid wood fence reduces the sound 6dB to 10dB)
Raised Voice
Location of Staae Orioinal 25 ft to PL 50 ft fto PL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dE3L 80 80 80
Distance of Sound to PL (ft) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 56 . 52 54.50 43 . 39
Distance to Nearest Home (ft) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home (dB) 47-43 45 - 41 43-39
Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
is classified QUIET
Sound not to exceed 55 dB
per Chula Vista Noise Limits
(Table rq- Stage wi Back Wall, 6 Ft. High Property Line Fence (no sound baffle on top)
(6 foot high solid wood fence reduces the sound 6dB to 10dB)
Raised Voice
Location of Staoe Original 25fttoPL 50ltftoPL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dB) 80 80 80
Distance of Sound to PL (It) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 53 -49 51 - 47 45.41
Distance to Nearest Home (It) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home-.idB) 43 - 39 41 - 37 37 - 33
Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
is classified QUIET
Sound not to exceed 55 dB
per ChulaVista Noise Limits
ITable Fl-Stage w/Back Wall & Back Wing Walls, 6 Ft. Property Line Fence (no sound baffle on top)
(6 foot high solid wood fence reduces the sound 6dB to 10dB)
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Raised Voice
Location of Stage Original 25fttoPL 50 ft fto PL
Voice Sound Level at 1 meter (dB) 80 80 ,80
Distance of Sound to PL (ft) 25 33 60
Voice Sound Level at PL. (dB) 51 .47 49-45 43 - 39
Distance to Nearest Home (ft) 77 92 122
Voice Sound at Nearest Home (dB) 36 - 32 34-30 28 - 24
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Sound in the 40 to 59 dB range
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Sound not to exceed 55 dB
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Sound readings taken at church site at various
times during the week by Bill Behun, Architect
and John Van Ballegooijen of the Chula Vista
Community Church. Note: from exhibit B
information, a 6 foot high solid wood fence
reduces the sound level 6 dB to 10 dB.
LOCATION 1
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EAST. 'J' STREET
Location 1 - Southwest comer of parking lot at property line.
Sound level (dB) Sound source
less than 50 Ambient sound
54 Bus on J street
less than 50 John talking on stage 50 feet from property line, slightly raised voice
less than 50 John talking 25 feet from property line facing away, slightly raised voice
54 John talking at me, normal voice. 10 feet from property line
54 - 64 Van pulling away
less than 50 Sunday drive-in service (speaking, singing and music)
less than 50 Sunday indoor service (speaking, singing and music)
Location 2 - Northwest comer of parking lot at north property line.
Sound level (dB) Sound source
less than 50 Ambient sound
51 Overhead jet
53 Bill talking towards property line 30 feet away, slightly raised voice
51 Bill talking away from property line 30 feet away, slightly raised voice
less than 50 Distant van at church entry parked and idling
54 Van driving through parking lot
51 Old car driving through parking lot
Location 3 - Northwest comer of parking lot at north property line, 50 feet from west property line.
Sound level (dB) Sound source
less than 50 Ambient sound
55 Bus on J street climbing hill
51 John 40 feet away talking towards property line, slightly raised voice
52 Van at church entry parked and idling
52 - 56 Van driving through parking lot
59 Van at church entry gunning engine starting to drive
52 - 53 Van at church entry parked, idling, with 2 people talking in raised voices
Location 4 - Northeast comer of parking lot at north property line.
Sound level (dB) Sound source
less than 50 to 54 Ambient sound
60 Overhead jet
58 Bus on J street
57 Voice at back church door, raised voice
55 Bill at building comer 36 feet away talking towards property line
54 Bill at church entry 88 feet Sway talking towards property line
60 Bill at church entry 68 feet away talking towards prop. line, raised voice
54 Van driver at church entry 88 feet away listening to walkie talkie
52 Van at church entry parked and idling
60.61 Van driving through parking lot
62 - 64 Van at church entry parked, idling, with 2 people talking in raised voices
52 - 55 Sunday drive-in service (music)
54 - 58 Sunday drive-in service (singing)
less than 50 Sunday drive-in service (speaking)
less than 50 Sunday indoor service (speaking, singing and music)
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ADDENDUM TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-OO-21)
CONDITONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION
PROJECT NAME:
Chula Vista Community Church
PROJECT LOCATION:
271 East "J" Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
PROJECT APPLICANT:
Chula Vista Community Church
CASE NO.:
IS-OO- 21
DATE:
June 5, 2001
I. INTRODUCTION
Section 15164 of the State the CEQA Guidelines and the environmental review procedures of the
City of Chula Vista, allow the Environmental Review Coordinator (ERC) to prepare an addendum to
a Negative Declaration if one of the following conditions is present:
1. If some changes or additions are necessary but none ofthe conditions described in Section 15162
calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
2. Additional or refined information available since completion of the Negative Declaration
regarding the potential environmental impact of the project, or regarding the measures or
alternatives available to mitigate potential environmental effects of the project, does not show
that the project will have one or more significant impacts which were not previously addressed in
the Negative Declaration.
This addendum has been prepared to provide information and analysis concerning potential impacts
resulting from:
1. Amending Term #2 of Resolution PCC-00-31A for a 25-foot setback in lieu of the stated 50-
foot setback.
2. Amending Term #7 of Resolution PCC-OO-3lA and Term #1 ofResolutionPCCC-00-3lB to
accept the current acoustic studies and allow a 6-foot high solid wooden fence (without
sound baffles) to be constructed.
The Chula Vista Community Church Conditional Use Permit Negative Declaration (IS-00-21)
approved on July 19,2000 analyzed the impact of an amendment of Conditional Use Permit (#80-3)
that was approved on October 9,1979 and amended on August 17, 1981. The approved CUP
amendment:
1. Authorized the existing 398 square-foot outdoor covered platform and storage area located in
the northeast comer of the property to be used for religious services conducted on Sunday
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morning between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.;
2. Increased the authorized Monday through Friday adult day care occupancy from 18 to 60
persons; and
3. Authorized the construction of a 6-foot high wooden fence along a portion of the rear
property line. The fence is to be constructed of W' thick wooden with a weather resistant
sound absorbing treatment on the church side of the wall.
This addendum focuses on the potential impacts to the environment that would result from amending
Resolution PCC-00-31A for a 25-foot setback in lieu of the stated 50-foot setback, and amending
Term #7 of Resolution PCC-00-31A and Term #1 of Resolution PCCC-00-31B to accept the current
acoustic studies and allow a 6-foot high solid wooden fence (without sound baffles) to be
constructed.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of:
1. Amending Term #2 of Resolution PCC-00-31A for a 25-foot setback in lieu of the stated 50-foot
setback.
2. Amending Term #7 of Resolution PCC-00-31A and Term #1 of Resolution PCCC-00-31B to
accept the current acoustic studies and allow a 6-foot high solid wooden fence (without sound
baffles) to be constructed.
III. PROJECT SETTING
The 2.2-acre site is fully developed as a church and associated facilities. The facilities consist of:
Sanctuary building
Fellowship Hall
Classrooms
Entry Hall
Total
4,700 sq.ft.
2,880 sq.ft.
2,300 sq.ft.
1.440 Sq .ft.
11,320 sq.ft.
Parking
81 spaces
Surrounding land uses are:
North:
East:
West:
South:
Single-family residential;
Single-family residential;
Single-family residential; and
Single-family residential.
The site does not contain any structures considered to be of historical or archaeological value based
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on criteria established by the State of California Historical Preservation Office (SHPO).
IV. COMPATIBILITY WITH ZONING AND PLANS
The property is zoned as Residential (R-l), and designated residential by the City's General Plan.
The church use of the site is consistent with the General Plan, zoning designation, and City adopted
environmental plans and policies.
V. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
As a result of this analysis, the conclusions of Negative Declaration (IS-OO-21) have not changed.
Impacts resulting from constructing the previously existing stage (located 16 feet from the property
line) and the construction of a 6-foot high wooden fence along a portion of the rear property line
would not result in a significant environmental impact. A letter report from Mr. Bruce Walker of
Hersh Walker Acoustics stated that the proposed 6-foot high wooden fence would provide 8-12 dB
attenuation of noise. The previously proposed wooden fence was to be constructed of %" rough
sawn T-ll I rough sawn plywood, and include an Absorptive Sound Barrier Treatment on the upper
portion of the wall. In a subsequent letter, Mr. WaIker has stated that without a barrier the wall
would provide 6-10 dB of sound attenuation,
The currently requested amendments to the Terms of the Conditional Use Permit are substantially the
same as the project evaluated in the previously approved Negative Declaration (IS-00-21). Locating
the stage 25 feet from the property line, rather than 16 feet, would not result in any new or different
environmental effects. Constructing the 6-foot high fence without the Absorptive Sound Barrier
Treatment would provide essentially the same noise attenuation as a wall with the barrier. Mr.
Walker has stated that without a barrier the wall would provide 6-10 dB of sound attenuation, and
that the 2dB difference (with the noise attenuation feature) would be barely perceptible to the human
ear. In general, noise studies have indicated those noise differences of 3 dB, or less, are not
perceived by the human ear.
VI. CONCLUSION
The requested amendments to the Conditional Use Permit have been adequately analyzed in the
previously adopted Negative Declaration and Environmental Checklist (IS-00-2I), pursuant to
applicable legal standards. No further environmental analysis is required.
This addendurn has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Section 15164 of the State CEQA
Guidelines. The proposed project does not constitute a substantial change to the previously
approved project, nor would there be a substantial change in circumstances under which the project
would be constructed, and no new information of substantial importance has been presented. The
proposed project would not result in any environmental effects that were not considered in the
Negative Declaration (IS-OO-21), nor would the project increase the severity of any of the impacts
identified in the Negative Declaration (IS-OO-21).
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Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and based upon the above discussion, I
hereby find that the project revisions to the proposed project will result in only minor technical
changes or additions, which are necessary to make the Final SEIR adequate under CEQA.
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arilyn R.F. Ponseggi,
Environmental Review Coordinator
VII. REFERENCES
Chula Vista General Plan (1989)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
City of Chula Vista Environmental Review Procedures
Chula Vista Community Church Letter dated January 24, 2001 (including Exhibits A through E)
Chula Vista Community Church Correspondence dated March 14, 2000
Hersh Walker Acoustics Letter dated March 9, 2000
Hersh Walker Acoustics Letter dated April 29, 2001
VIII. CONSULTATION
James Sandoval, Assistant Planning Director
Beverly Blessent, Principal Planner, Current Planning
Kimberly Vander Bie, Associate Planner, Current Planning
Bruce Walker, Ph.D., 1Nca Bd. Cert., Hersh Walker Acoustics
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