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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-386RESOLUTION 2003-386 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM; SALT CREEK RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SALT CREEK RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS TO CHANGE PORTIONS OF EXISTING DESIGNATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOODS 7 AND 8 I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject of this resolution is diagrammatically represented in "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by this reference and for the purpose of general description consists of: 1) ten acres within Neighborhood 7 located at the southeast comer of Duncan Ranch Road and Hunte Parkway; and 2) six acres within Neighborhood 8 located on the south side of Duncan Ranch Road between the parcel identified as "Community Park", and the adjacent Community Facilities District (CPF) site ("Project Site"); and B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approvals WHERES, a duly verified application was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on February 4, 2003 by McMillin Land Development Company requesting amendments to the City of Chula Vista General Plan, Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan and Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use Diagram consists of changing the land use designation of said 10-acres from Residential, Low Density to Residential, Low Medium, as illustrated in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS the proposed amendment to the Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) consists of: 1) changing the land use designation within Neighborhood 7 from "School" to LM (Low Medium Residential); and 2) changing the land use designations in Neighborhood 8 from Community Park to CPF and from CPF to Community Park, as illustrated in Exhibit C; and WHEREAS the proposed amendments to the Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area Plan designation within Neighborhood 7 from "School" to "7C"; and 2) changing the land use designations in Neighborhood 8 Community Park to CPF and from CPF to Community Park as illustrated in Exhibit D; and C. Prior Discretionary Approvals WHEREAS, the development of the Project Site has been the subject matter of various entitlements and agreements, including: 1) Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) approved by City Council Resolution 15875 on September 25, 1990 and amended by City Council Resolution 2003-198 on May 13, 2003; 2) Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan approved by City Council Resolution No. 16555 on March 24, 1992 and amended by Resolution 2003-386 Page 2 City Council Resolution 2003-198 on May 13, 2003; 3) the Salt Creek Ranch Planned Community District Regulations and Zoning Districts Map approved by City Council Ordinance No. 2499 on April 7, 1992 and amended by Ordinance No. 2913 on May 20, 2003; 4) Public Facilities Financing Plan approved by City Council Resolution 16555 on March 24, 1992 and amended by Resolution 2000-190 on April 10, 2001; 5) Tentative Subdivision Map for Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02 previously approved by City Council Resolution No. 16834 on October 6, 1992 and amended by City Council Resolution No. 2000-190 on June 13, 2000 and Resolution 2003-199 on May 13, 2003; and 6) Agreement for Monitoring of Building Permits by City Council Resolution No. 2003-166 on April 15, 2003; and D. Planning Commission Record of Application WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the project on August 13, 2003 and voted 6-0-1-0 to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council on the project; and WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at the public hearing on this project held on August 13, 2003 and the minutes and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding; and E. City Council Record of Application WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for the hearing on the project application and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and its mailing to property owners within 500 ft. of the exterior boundaries of the Project Sites at least ten days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on August 26, 2003 on the project discretionary approval applications, and to receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to same. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows: II. PREVIOUS FEIR 89-03 AND FSEIR-91-03 REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED; FINDINGS; APPROVALS The City Council of the City of Chula Vista has previously reviewed, analyzed, considered, and certified FEIR-89-03 and FSEIR 91-03, Salt Creek Ranch. III. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that any impacts associated with the proposed amendments have been previously addressed by FEIR 89-03 and FSEIR 91-03, Salt Creek Ranch and has, therefore, prepared an addendum to said FEIR and FSEIR. The amendments are in substantial conformance with the Salt Creek Ranch GDP and SPA on which the FEIR and FSEIR analysis was based and therefore, approval and implementation of the GDP/SPA amendments does not change the basic conclusions of the FEIR and FSEIR. The addendum has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Resolution 2003-386 Page 3 Quality Act, State EIR Guidelines andthe Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista. III. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT OF CITY COUNCIL The City Council finds that the addendum to FEIR 89-03 and FSEIR 91-03, reflects the independent judgment of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista and hereby considers the addendum to FEIR 89-03 and FSEIR 91-03, Salt Creek Ranch. IV. APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Chula Vista General Plan Land Use Diagram is hereby amended as set forth and diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "B," a copy of which shall be kept on t-fie in the office of the City Clerk to change the land use designation of 10 acres located at the southeast corner of Duncan Ranch Road and Hunte Parkway from Residential, Low Density to Residential, Medium-Low Density. V. GENERAL PLAN INTERNAL CONSISTENCY The City Council hereby finds and determines that the General Plan is internally consistent and shall remain internally consistent following the amendments thereto in this resolution. VI. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AS DESCRIBED BY~ GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN, AS AMENDED. The proposed amendments to the Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan reflects the land use, circulation system and public facilities that are consistent with the City's General Plan as proposed to be amended. PLANNED COMMUNITY CAN BE INITIATED BY ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC USES OR SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE. Approval of the proposed amendments will not affect the timing of development of the Rolling Hills Ranch Community. IN THE CASE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSTITUTE A RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT OF SUSTAINED DESIRABLITY AND STABILITY; AND THAT IT WILL BE IN HARMONY WITH OR PROVIDE COMPATIBLE VARIETY TO THE CHARACTER OF THE SURROUNDING AREA; AND THAT THE SITES PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS ARE ADEQUATE TO SERVE THE ANTICIPATED POLPULATION AND APPEAR ACCEPTABLE TO THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF. Development of the proposed project will be consistent with the existing surrounding development. Resolution 2003-386 Page 4 VII. ADOPTION OF AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN In light of the findings above, the amended Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan is hereby approved and adopted in the form presented to the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk. VIII. SPA FINDINGS/APPROVAL A. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, (AS AMENDED) IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SALT CREEK RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN. Project Site 1 The SPA plan amendment reflects the proposed changes to the General Plan and Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan. Thus, the amendments will be consistent with the General Plan and Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan, as proposed to be amended. Project Site 2 No amendments are proposed to the General Plan. The readjustment of boundaries between the park and CPF site will not affect the provisions of the Salt Creek Ranch SPA or General DeVelopment Plan. B. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY-SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED SECTIONAL PLANNING AREAS. Project Site 1 and 2 The development of the both sites is subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations prescribed in the Salt Creek Ranch Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) and therefore will be constructed in the order outlined in the PFFP. C. THE SALT CREEK RANCH SUPPLEMENTAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, AS AMENDED, WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION OR ENVIRONlvIENTAL QUALITY. Project Site 1 The proposed changes in allowable land uses am consistent with the existing surrounding residential development. The changes in allowable land uses will not adversely affect the adjacent land uses, residential enjoyment, circulation or environmental quality of the surrounding uses. Project Site 2 The proposed adjustment of boundaries between the park and CPF site will enhance the land use potential of both sites. Resolution 2003-386 Page 5 D. IN THE CASE OF PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USES, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL BE APPROPRIATE IN AREA, LOCATION, AND OVERALL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ARE SUCH AS TO CREATE A RESEARCH OR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT OF SUSTAINED DESIRABILITY AND STABILITY; AND, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THIS TITLE. The amendments do not involve areas planned for industrial or research uses. E. IN THE CASE OF INSTITUTIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND OTHER SIMILAR NONRESIDENTIAL USES, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL BE APPROPRIATE IN AREA, LOCATION AND OVER-ALL PLANNING TO THE PURPOSE PROPOSED, AND THAT SURROUNDING AREAS ARE PROTECTED FROM ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM SUCH DEVELOPMENT. The proposed amendments do not involve institutional, recreational or similar uses. F. THE STREET AND THOROUGHFARES PROPOSED ARE SUITABLE AND ADEQUATE TO CARRY THE ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC THEREON. Project Site 1 The proposed project will result in approximately 420 fewer daily traffic trips within Rolling Hills Ranch Phase II than the adopted land use plan evaluated for the original Rolling Hills Ranch project. The proposed amendments will not cause any negative impacts to the surrounding roadway system and will require no new mitigation measures. Project Site 2 There are no anticipated impacts based upon the amendments to this site. The readjustment of boundaries between the park and CPF site will result in enhancing the driveway entrances into the park and CFP site as well as allow for a better overall development. G. ANY PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CAN BE JUSTIFIED ECONOMICALLY AT THE LOCATION (S) PROPOSED AND WILL PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES OF THE TYPES NEEDED AT SUCH PROPOSED LOCATION (S). The proposed amendments do not involve commercial development. H. THE AREA SURROUNDING SAID DEVELOPMENT CAN BE PLANNED AND ZONED IN COORDINATION AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPATIBILITY WITH SAID DEVELOPMENT. Project 1 The area surrounding the project site contains existing residential development on three sides. The proposed residential development will be compatible with this existing deelopment. Project Site 2 Resolution 2003-386 Page 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in light of the findings above, the City Council does hereby approve the Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan amendments as presented in "Exhibit D", a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, subject to the conditions set forth below: X. SPA PLAN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Implement the Federal and State mandated conservation measures outlined in the Salt Creek Ranch Water Conservation Plan. 2. In addition to the mandated water conservation measures, implement the non- mandated water conservation measures, which include: 1) Hot Water Pipe Insulation, 2) Pressure Reducing Valves, and 3) Water Efficient/Drought Tolerant Landscaping. 3. Prior to approval of building permits for each phase of the project, the applicant shall demonstrate that air quality control measures outlined in the Salt Creek Ranch Air Quality Improvement Plan pertaining to the design, construction and operational phases of the project have been incorporated in the project design. 4. Tables and exhibits in the Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan SPA Plan must be modified to reflect the proposed amendments. Applicant shall submit 20 copies of amended documents for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building. XI. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS If any of the forgoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, and any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to the their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of shall future building permits, deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted, instituted and prosecute litigate or compel their compliance or seek damages for their violations. No vested rights are gained by Developer or successor in interest by the City approval of this resolution. XII. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this resolution is dependent upon enforceability of each and every term provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by the Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, if the City so determines in its sole discretion, this resolution shall be deemed to be revoked and no further in force or in effect. Presented by Resolution 2003-386 Page 7 Approved as to form by ~~g and Building Director Ann Moore City Attorney PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 26th day of August, 2003, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: ATTEST: Councilmembers: None Susan Bigelow, CMC, City'Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-386 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 26th day of August, 2003. Executed this 26th day of August, 2003. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk EXHIBIT A PROCTOR VALLEY PROJECT ICATiON ROLLING HILLS RANCH LOCATIOI LOCATOR EXHIBIT B Z ~0 Zm EXHIBIT C '1 EXHIBIT ~ ) OC~zz Z O~-0 mm-r_u:: Oaoo i l. IJ I. ij