HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-086RESOLUTION NO. 2020-086
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN
FOR THE 2.286-ACRE TOWN SQUARE PARK P-3 IN
MILLENIA, THE NAME “METRO PARK,” AND THE METRO
PARK CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the SPA plan for Millenia, formerly known as the Eastern Urban Center,
was adopted by City Council on October 6, 2009, Resolution No.2009-224 and Ordinances No.
3142, 3257, 3372, 3397 & 3430; and
WHEREAS, the 2.286-acre park site is located on Optima Street at the terminus of Metro
Avenue, and it is privately owned but covered by a public access easement accepted on Final
Map 16081 recorded on 12/28/15; and
WHEREAS, the presence of the public access easement over the whole park means that
the public has access to the park at all times when the park is open; and
WHEREAS, in the 2018 SPA amendment, Metro Avenue forms the ‘Main Street’ of the
development with retail activities along its length and surrounding the park site; and
WHEREAS, The Millenia project meets its park obligations, as stated in Chapter 17.10 of
the Municipal Code, through a combination of parkland dedication, parkland development
improvements and in-lieu fees; and
WHEREAS, provisions are documented in detail in the “Agreement Regarding
Construction of Parks in a Portion of Otay Ranch Eastern Urban Center” (Parks Agreement)
adopted by Council Resolution No.2009-226 on September 15, 2009 and amended per recorded
documents 2009-0599389 and 2016-0473597; and
WHEREAS, the Park Agreement makes provision for an increased level of park facilities
than are typically included in a Chula Vista Park; and
WHEREAS, the Millenia Master Developer and the landscape consultants, Schmidt
Design Group, have entered into a two-party agreement for the design of the Town Square Park;
and
WHEREAS, The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the Project was adequately covered in previously certified Final Second Tier Environmental
Impact Report (EIR 07-01) for Otay Ranch Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Planning
Area (SPA) Plan and Tentative Map. Thus, no additional environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, two commercial lots adjacent to the south side of the park will be located on
lots 5 and 6 of Map No. 16380. They will only have pedestrian access or vehicle access through
a shared use driveway or ‘Woonerf’ running around three sides of the park perimeter; and
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WHEREAS, the Draft Metro Park Woonerf Parking & Traffic Management Plan
describes technical measures designed to reduce the amount of traffic entering and using the
Woonerf; and
WHEREAS, the cost of introducing such measures will be met entirely by the Master
Developer; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the Park
P-3 Master Plan and the park’s name “Metro Park” at its meeting of February 20th, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it hereby approves the draft master plan for the 2.286-acre town square park P-3 in
Millenia and the name “Metro Park.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby approves the Metro Park Conditions of Approval listed below:
1. Prior to the approval of the Metro Park Construction Documents, drawing number 20001,
by the Director of Development Services or designee, the Master Developer shall prepare
and obtain approval of the Millenia Parking Management Plan Amendment incorporating
the Metro Park Woonerf Parking and Traffic Management Plan from the Director of
Development Services or designee. Preparation and approval of the documents herein
stated and the implementation of said measures shall be at Master Developer’s own
expense, for which said costs shall not be eligible as park construction costs.
2. Prior to the approval of the Metro Park Construction Documents, drawing number 20001,
by the Director of Development Services or designee, the Master Developer shall
incorporate the Metro Park Woonerf Parking and Traffic Management Plan technical
recommendations included in the Millenia Parking Management Plan Amendment into
the Construction Drawings for Metro Park.
3. The Millenia Parking Management Plan Amendment incorporating the Metro Park
Woonerf Parking and Traffic Management Plan prepared by the Master Developer and
approved by the Director of Development Services, or designee, shall include
responsibility for the monitoring of woonerf operations to be carried out by the Millenia
Community Association and the Parking District Council at no cost to the City of Chula
Vista.
4. Prior to Metro Park opening to the public, or a certificate of occupancy for the retail units
on lots 5 and 6, Final Map 16380, whichever comes first, the Millenia Parking
Management Plan Amendment incorporating the Metro Park Woonerf Parking and
Traffic Management Plan technical components shall be put into effect by the Master
Developer to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services and the woonerf
monitoring operations specified therein shall commence.
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5. Upon Metro Park opening to the public, Developer shall place a bond with the
Community Association, with the City listed as an additional obligee, in the amount of
$100,000 as security for the success of the woonerf concept. The Community Association
/ City will hold the bond during which the Master Developer and / or the Parking District
Council would monitor and report problems and remedies implemented. The bond shall
remain in place as required in Conditions #8 and #9 below.
6. Prior to a tenant occupying either of the commercial units on Lots 5 and 6, Final Map
16380, Master Developer shall place a $50,000 cash deposit with the Community
Association to secure the effective operation of the woonerf. This security would be held
for the later of 1) two years from park opening; or 2) one year from initial occupancy of
the retail buildings. Should the bond referenced in condition 5 above still be in place at
the time of the cash deposit, the City shall authorize the bond amount to be reduced to
$50,000 to ensure that no more than $100,000 of security is in place at any one time.
7. Should the commercial buildings on Lots 5 and 6 not be ready for tenant occupancy
concurrent with the park opening, the woonerf and commercial parking spaces shall be
utilized for park purposes prior to the occupancy of the commercial buildings fronting the
park and monitored in accordance with the Parking Management Plan amendment.
8. The Director of Development Services shall authorize the release of the bond referenced
in Condition #5 above when:
a. the retail buildings on lots 5 and 6, Final Map 16380, reach 50% occupancy
(4,500 square feet in any combination between the two buildings); and,
b. the later of 1) two years from park opening; or 2) one year from initial occupancy
of the retail buildings; and,
c. when the Parking District Council and the Director of Development Services
agree that the Woonerf Parking and Traffic Management Plan is adequately
controlling traffic and parking in the woonerf.
9. In the event that the Metro Park Woonerf Parking and Traffic Management Plan does not
adequately control traffic and parking in the woonerf to the satisfaction of the Parking
District Council and the Director of Development Services, for which the Director of
Development Services shall provide substantial evidence, the Security shall remain in
place until adequate traffic and parking control is achieved to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development Services.
10. Prior to the approval of the Utility Plans associated with the retail buildings on Lots 5 and
6, Final Map 16380, the Master Developer shall demonstrate that none of the utilities
serving these buildings are located outside the space occupied by that shown in Section
B-B’ on the Utilities Exhibit, page 9, of the approved Landscape Master Plan for Metro
Park.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelly G. Broughton, FASLA Glen R. Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of May 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-086 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 5th day of May 2020.
Executed this 5th day of May 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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