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Date:Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Burroughs, Combs, De La Rosa, Felber, Milburn, Torres, and
Chair Zaker
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6.1.Consideration of Application to Approve a Tentative Map Time Extension
Within Otay Ranch Village 4
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Environmental Notice: The Tentative Map was adequately covered in
previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR17-0001/Sch
No. 2016041080) for the Otay Ranch Village Four SPA Plan.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Requested Tentative Map Time
Extension for the Otay Ranch Village 4 Project.
6.2.Approval of Meeting Minutes 10
Recommended Action:
Approved the minutes of September 14, 2022.
7.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on October 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the
Development Services Department at pc@chulavistaca.gov.
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ITEM TITLE
Consideration of an application to approve a Tentative Map time extension located within Otay Ranch Village
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Location: The project is located on the east side of Wolf Canyon, straddling the future extension of Main
Street from La Media Road to the north and to Heritage Road to the Southwest “Otay Ranch Village 4 Project”
Environmental Notice: The Tentative Map was adequately covered in previously certified Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR17-0001/Sch No. 2016041080) for the Otay Ranch Village Four SPA Plan.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution approving the requested Tentative Map time extension for the Otay Ranch Village 4
Project.
SUMMARY
Otay Valley Quarry, LLC (the “Owner”), is requesting a time extension of approved Tentative Map CVT# 15-
03 for an additional two years commencing from November 25, 2022, under Chula Vista Municipal Code
(CVMC) Section 18.12.190.
HOUSING IMPACT STATEMENT
Housing units will be added within the City when the Final Map is recorded, and development occurs
consistent with the adopted Sectional Planning Area (SPA) document for Otay Ranch Village 4. The action of
extending the Tentative Map itself will not construct housing units.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the Tentative Map was adequately covered in
previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR17-0001/Sch No. 2016041080) for the Otay
Ranch Village Four SPA Plan. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
DISCUSSION
Otay Valley Quarry, LLC (Owner), the developer of a residential development project located within a portion
of Otay Ranch Village 4 on approximately 166-acres (the “Project”) within the City of Chula Vista (City)
received approval for Tentative Map [(PCS-15-03) (Tentative Map)], on May 25, 2018.
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The approved Tentative Map was originally due to expire on May 25, 2021. However, the expiration date
was thereafter automatically extended for an additional 18 months pursuant to Assembly Bill 1561 (as
codified in part in Government Code Section 65914.5). Assembly Bill 1561 extended the life of "housing
entitlements" that were (a) issued and in effect prior to March 4, 2020, and (b) set to expire prior to
December 31, 2021, as reflected in Government Code Section 65914.5(b). Under AB 1561, an automatic 18-
month time extension was granted to housing entitlements that fall within these timeframes. Housing
entitlements are defined as approvals, permits, or other entitlements, including vesting tentative maps
issued by a local agency for a housing development project [Government Code Section 65914.5(d)]. The
Tentative Map falls within the definition of a housing entitlement issued and in effect prior to March 4, 2020
and was set to expire prior to December 31, 2021. Therefore, the Tentative Map was automatically extended
for an additional 18 months commencing from the original expiration date of May 25, 2021, to November 25,
2022.
The Owner has expended a great deal of money and time processing the various grading and improvement
plans with the City. However, the effects of the pandemic on the economy, along with the disruption to the
delivery of various services, have made it impossible to complete the Tentative Map before its current
expiration date. Granting such an extension would support the construction of housing development projects
in the context of a state-wide undersupply of housing.
For the reasons described above, the Owner, on August 25, 2022, submitted an extension request pursuant
to CVMC Section 18.12.190 to extend the expiration of the Tentative Map for an additional two years
commencing from November 25, 2022, to November 25, 2024. The Tentative Map remains consistent with
the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the policies, and standards that were in place at the time of
the Tentative Map’s original approval. Also, there have been no changes to the Tentative Map.
CONCLUSION
The Director of Development Services has determined that a noticed public hearing is not required since
there have been no changes to the Tentative Map. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve the requested map extension.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Planning Commission members and has found no property
holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently,
this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California
Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t
Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any Planning Commission member, of any
other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no current year or ongoing fiscal impacts to the General Fund or Development Services Fund as a
result of this action. All costs incurred processing this application are borne by the applicant.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution
Staff Contact: Boushra Salem, Principal Civil Engineer, Development Services Department
Laura C. Black, AICP, Interim Development Services Director
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A TENTATIVE MAP TIME EXTENSION LOCATED WITHIN
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 4
WHEREAS, Otay Valley Quarry, LLC (the “Owner”) Owner of a residential development
project located within Otay Ranch Village 4 (the “Project”) within the City of Chula Vista (City)
received approval from the City for Tentative Map [(PCS-15-03)] (Tentative Map), on May 25,
2018; and
WHEREAS, the approved Tentative Map was originally due to expire on May 25, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, under Assembly Bill (AB) 1561, an automatic 18-month time extension was
granted to housing entitlements that fall within the subject timeframes. Housing entitlements are
defined as approvals, permits, or other entitlements, including vesting tentative maps issued by a
local agency for a housing development project, consistent with Government Code Section
65914.5(d); and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1561 extended the life of "housing entitlements" that were (a)
issued and in effect prior to March 4, 2020, and (b) set to expire prior to December 31, 2021,
consistent with Government Code Section 65914.5(b); and
WHEREAS, the Tentative Map falls within the definition of a housing entitlement issued
and in effect prior to March 4, 2020, and was set to expire prior to December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Tentative Map was automatically extended for an additional 18 months
commencing from the original expiration date of May 25, 2021, to November 25, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Owner is requesting approval of a time extension of the approved
Tentative Map CVT# 15-03 for an additional two years commencing from November 25, 2022,
pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 18.12.190; and
WHEREAS, the Tentative Map remains consistent with the City’s General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, and the policies, and standards that were in place at the time of the Tentative Map’s
original approval, and there have been no changes to the Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has determined that a public hearing is
not required since there have been no changes to the Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has and has determined
that the Tentative Map was adequately covered in previously certified Final Environmental Impact
Report (EIR17-0001/Sch No. 2016041080) for the Otay Ranch Village Four Sectional Planning
Area (SPA) Plan. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
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PC Resolution No. 2022-008
Date 10/12/2022
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby adopt the
Resolution approving the Tentative Map time extension.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
_________________________ _____________________
Laura C. Black, AICP Glen R. Googins
Interim Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this _____ day of ____________ 2022, by the following vote,
to-wit;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_________________________
Max Zaker, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________
Patricia Salvacion, Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Vice Chair De La Rosa, Commissioner Milburn, Commissioner
Torres, Chair Zaker
Absent: Commissioner Burroughs
Also Present: Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Secretary Salvacion, Mariluz
Zepeda, Laura Black
Others Present Planning Manager Philips, Principal Planner Corley
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Salvacion called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Commissioner De La Rosa led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice.
5.1 Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to Install a New Wireless
Telecommunication Facility at an Existing Commercial Center in the
Eastlake II Specific Plan located at 851 Showroom Place
Moved by Vice Chair De La Rosa
Seconded by Milburn
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) for a new Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF)
consisting of a 55-foot mono-broadleaf tree at an existing commercial
center, based on findings and subject to conditions contained therein.
Result:Carried
5.2 Design Review for a 108,205 square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial
building on a 7.51-Acre site in the PA-3 Zone of the Otay River
Business Park (ORBP) Specific Plan located at 2855 Faivre Street.
Moved by Vice Chair De La Rosa
Seconded by Torres
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Design Review
Permit No. DR21-0009 for the construction of a one-story, 108,205
square-foot industrial building.
Result:Carried
5.3 Design Review Permit for Escaya II Apartments, 218 multi-family
units on an 8.3-acre site. South of Heritage Road, east of Paseo
Cultura, and north of Corte Nueva in Otay Ranch Village Three
(Parcel A of Map 16160, R-19 of CVT20-0004).
Moved by Vice Chair De La Rosa
Seconded by Torres
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving a Design
Review permit for the project, based on findings and subject to conditions
contained herein.
Result:Carried
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5.4 Design Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit for Life Time
Fitness, an 85,000 Square Foot athletic resort, associated amenities,
and parking on a 7.5-acre site.
Moved by Torres
Seconded by Milburn
Conduct a public hearing and adopt resolutions approving Design Review
Permit (DR) DR22-0001 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CUP22-0002
for the project, based on findings and subject to conditions contained
herein.
Result:Carried
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022
Moved by Torres
Seconded by Milburn
Approve the meeting minutes of June 22, 2022.
Result:Carried
6.2 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The commission elected Zaker as Chair and De La Rosa as Vice-Chair for
the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Moved by Torres
Seconded by Milburn
Result:Carried
6.3 Discussion of the Annual Report of Activities and authorize the Chair
to work With staff to finalize and submit
The commissioners requested that the item be continued at the meeting of
September 28, 2022.
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Patricia Salvacion, Planning Commission Secretary
_________________________
Patricia Salvacion, Secretary
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