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Date:Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Burroughs, Combs, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker, and Chair De
La Rosa.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.2)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion.
There is no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or staff
removes the item from the Consent Calendar.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar
items.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes dated: May 08, 2024.
4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence 7
Commissioner Burroughs from the May 08, 2024, Planning Commission
meeting.
Recommended Action:
To consider request for excused absence as appropriate.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any
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instructions on page one of this agenda.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by
law. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to
Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting or submit an
electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
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6.1 Time Extension to Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003, for a Previously
Approved For-Sale Sixteen (16) Unit Multi-Family Residential
Development located at 354 Moss Street (APN: 619-010-140)
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Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical
Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of
the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines as
previously approved and adopted in Planning Commission Resolution
No. PCS18-0003 dated April 28, 2021.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving the requested two-year time extension to
Tentative Map PCS18-0003 from April 28, 2024, until April 28, 2026.
7.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Planning Commission related to any open-session
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Ave, Chula Vista.
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
May 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Combs, Commissioner Felber, Commissioner
Leal, Vice Chair Torres, Commissioner Zaker, Chair De La Rosa
Absent: Commissioner Burroughs
Also Present: Development Services Director Black, Legal Counsel Punam
Prahalad representing Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona & Peak LLP,
Commission Secretary Zepeda
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commission Secretary Zepeda called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Commissioner Zaker.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Presentation by Deputy City Manager Courtney Chase: Keeping
Chula Vista Safe, Clean and Well-Maintained, A Status Update on
Measure P
Deputy City Manager Chase presented Measure P updates.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Comprehensive Code Update – Consideration of Amendments to the
Chula Vista Municipal Code
Moved by Commissioner Leal
Seconded by Commissioner Zaker
To recommend that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopt an
ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Title 8 (Health
and Sanitation), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 13 (Sewers), Title
15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 18 (Subdivisions), a nd Title 19
(Planning and Zoning). To include amendments to Attachment 17,
regarding the threshold for commercial/industrial and institutional projects
to be 50,000 sq. ft. or less and residential projects of 80 units or less ;
Attachment 6, related to ADU’s, to remove paragraph 12 as well as the
language in paragraph 3 regarding the 50% total floor area ; and
Attachment 5, relating to the two-unit residential development and urban
lot split, to remove paragraph 11. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Yes (6): Commissioner Combs, Commissioner Felber, Commissioner Leal,
Vice Chair Torres, Commissioner Zaker, and Chair De La Rosa
Result, Carried (6 to 0)
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Combs
Seconded by Commissioner Leal
To approve the minutes dated: April 24, 2024. The motion was carried by
the following vote:
Yes (5): Commissioner Combs, Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Torres,
Commissioner Zaker, and Chair De La Rosa
Abstain (1): Commissioner Felber
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
7.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence
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Moved by Commissioner Zaker
Seconded by Commissioner Leal
To approve an excused absence by Commissioner Felber for the April 24,
2024 meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Commissioner Combs, Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Torres,
Commissioner Zaker, and Chair De La Rosa
Abstain (1): Commissioner Felber
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Black discussed upcoming Planning Commission meetings.
9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair De La Rosa thanked everyone for a good meeting and their patience.
10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Zaker thanked Director Black, Planning Manager Philips, and staff
for their work.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Commission Secretary
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Mariluz Zepeda, Secretary
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
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The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
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Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
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Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
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Planning Commission
Mariluz Zepeda
Krista Burroughs
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ITEM TITLE
Time extension to Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003, for a previously approved for-sale sixteen (16) unit
multi-family residential development.
Location: 354 Moss Street (APN: 619-010-140)
Environmental Notice:
The Project qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development
Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines as previously approved and
adopted in Planning Commission Resolution No. PCS18-0003 dated April 28, 2021.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution approving the requested two-year time extension to Tentative Map PCS18-0003 from
April 28, 2024, until April 28, 2026.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Section 18.12.190 and the Subdivision Map Act
[Government Code section 66452.6(e)], Uprise Engineering (“Applicant”), on behalf of Wellston
Development LLC (“Owner”), is requesting a time extension of approved Tentative Subdivision Map PCS18-
0003 for an additional two years commencing from April 28, 2024 and expiring April 28, 2026 (“Project”).
HOUSING IMPACT STATEMENT
The action of extending the Tentative Map will not result in the construction of any housing units. However,
16 for-sale, multi-family residential units will be added to the City when the Final Map is recorded, and
development occurs consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Government Code
Section 65451.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the CEQA and
has determined that the Project was adequately covered and studied in a previously adopted and approved
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines
as recognized in Planning Commission Resolution No. PCS18-0003 dated April 28, 2021. Thus, no further
environmental review is required.
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DISCUSSION
On April 28, 2021, the Planning Commission approved the construction of sixteen (16) for-sale, multi-family
residential units on an approximately 0.60-acre site located at 354 Moss Street. As part of that action, the
Planning Commission approved Design Review permit (DR18-0016) and a Tentative Map (PCS18-0003;
Resolution No. PCS18-0003). The entitlements and the Tentative Map were originally due to expire on April
28, 2024.
Since receiving Planning Commission approval in 2021, the Owner has worked diligently and has expended
money and time processing the various grading and improvement plans for the Project. However, additional
time is needed to complete the Tentative Map conditions of approval due to delays in obtaining needed
project funding, the death of the project architect, and Covid-related delays relating to workforce and
materials issues. Granting a two-year extension would assist the Owner and support the construction of
additional housing units within the City.
Before April 28, 2024, the Owner submitted an extension request under the Subdivision Map Act
(Government Code section 66452.6(e)) and pursuant to CVMC Sections 18.12.190 and 19.14.600, to extend
the expiration of the entitlements and the Tentative Map for an additional two years commencing from April
28, 2024, to April 28, 2026. Pursuant to CVMC 19.14.600(E), the Director of Development Services, as Zoning
Administrator, has found the request to extend the Design Review permit (DR18-0016) to be in substantial
conformance with the approved permit, to be appropriate because there has been no material change of
circumstances regarding the permit and Project since the granting of the permit, and thus has extended the
expiration date of the Design Review permit to April 28, 2026.
However, CVMC 18.12.190 requires action from the Planning Commission to extend a Tentative Map, with
the procedure found in the Subdivision Map Act, specifically, in Government Code section 66452.6.
Government Code section 66452.6(e) provides that upon submittal of an application for an extension of a
tentative map before expiration of that approved tentative map, “the map shall automatically be extended
for 60 days, or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied,
whichever occurs first.” Accordingly, the Tentative Map has been automatically extended under the
Subdivision Map Act until up to June 27, 2024, to allow for consideration and action on the extension request
by the Planning Commission.
The failure to present to the Planning Commission the Owner’s request for the extension of the Tentative
Map at an earlier date, was because of cancellation of regular meetings of the Planning Commission on May
22, 2024, and June 12, 2024, and not due to actions or inactions of the Owner. Therefore, requiring the Owner
to have presented the request for the Tentative Map extension at an earlier Planning Commission meeting
date would be inequitable, unjust, and unreasonable, resulting in a significant hardship to the Owner.
The Tentative Map remains consistent with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and all policies and
standards that were in place at the time of the Tentative Map’s original approval. There have been no changes
to the Tentative Map.
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CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the requested extension to Tentative Map No.
PCS18-0003.
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 by processing this application are borne by the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution
3. Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003
4. Resolution No. PCS18-0003
Staff Contact: Jaime Campos, Principal Civil Engineer, Development Services Department
Laura C. Black, AICP, Development Services Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION
OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP PCS18-0003 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SIXTEEN FOR-SALE, MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 354 MOSS STREET
WHEREAS, Wellston Development LLC (the “Owner”), developer of a residential
development located at 354 Moss Street within the City of Chula Vista, received approval from
the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission for Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003 (“Tentative
Map”), on April 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the approved Tentative Map was originally due to expire on April 28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, before April 28, 2024, the Owner submitted an extension request under the
California Subdivision Map Act [Government Code section 66452.6 (e)] and pursuant to Chula
Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) sections 18.12.190 and 19.14.600. That request stated that many
delays in finalizing the Tentative Map and obtaining various permits for the development project
have been incurred, including due to issues in obtaining needed project funding, the death of the
project architect, and Covid-related impacts relating to project workforce and materials issues; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CVMC section 18.12.190, the Owner is requesting approval of a
time extension of the approved Tentative Map for an additional two years commencing from April
28, 2024, and expiring April 28, 2026; 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 Subdivision Map Act [Government Code section 66452.6(e)] provides
that upon submittal of an application for an extension of a tentative map before expiration of that
approved tentative map, “the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days, or until the
application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs
first.” Accordingly, the Tentative Map has been automatically extended under the Subdivision
Map Act until up to June 27, 2024, to allow for consideration and action on the extension request
by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the failure to present to the Planning Commission the Owner’s request for the
extension of the Tentative Map at an earlier date was as a result of cancellation of regular meetings
of the Planning Commission on May 22, 2024 and June 12, 2024, and not due to actions or
inactions of the Owner. Therefore, requiring the Owner to have presented the request for the
Tentative Map extension at an earlier Planning Commission meeting date would be inequitable,
unjust, and unreasonable, resulting in a significant hardship to the Owner; and
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WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has determined under CVMC section
18.12.190 that a public hearing is not required on the requested extension to the Tentative Map
because there have been no changes in conditions in the area or to the Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed request to
extend the Tentative Map for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and has determined that the request and its resulting potential environmental impacts
were adequately covered and studied in a previously adopted and approved Categorical Exemption
pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines as
recognized in Planning Commission Resolution No. PCS18-003 dated April 28, 2021. Thus, no
further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends approval and adoption of the time extension request
for Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a meeting
before the Planning Commission to consider the time extension request for Tentative Map PCS18-
0003, and notice of the meeting, together with its purpose, was properly given and provided as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all
materials for the time extension request for Tentative Map No. PCS18-0003; and
WHEREAS, the meeting was held at the time and place as advertised in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission, and the matter was considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby (1) finds
that the failure to present to the Planning Commission the Owner’s request for the extension of the
Tentative Map at an earlier date than this meeting was as a result of cancellation of regular
meetings of the City Planning Commission on May 22, 2024 and June 1 2, 2024, and not due to
actions or inactions of the Owner, and (2) adopts this Resolution approving the Tentative Map
time extension from April 28, 2024, until April 28, 2026, subject to the same Findings and
Conditions of Approval for the Tentative Map contained in Planning Commission Resolution
PCS18-003 dated April 28, 2021.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Presented by Approved as to form by
_________________________ _____________________
Laura C. Black, AICP Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. PCS18-0003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP PCS18-
0003 TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.60-ACRE SITE INTO SIXTEEN (16)
CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 354 MOSS STREET
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, a duly verified application for a Tentative Subdivision
Map (PCS 18-0003) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by
Abdel Alomar(the "Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the application requests approval to subdivide a 0.60-acre site into sixteen
16) condominium units for individual ownership and associated site improvements at 354 Moss
Street(the"Project"); and
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is an existing 0.60-acre
parcel located at 354 Moss Street(the"Project Site"); and
WHEREAS,the Director of Development Services has reviewed the Project for compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the Project
qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects)of
the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set a hearing before the Planning
Commission for the consideration of and recommendation on Tentative Subdivision Map PCS 18-
003.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 and residents within 500 feet
of the exterior boundaries of the Property, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 and the City
of Chula Vista Director of Emergency Services' Emergency Order 002-B-2020, in the interest of
the public health and safety, members of the Planning Commission and staff held a hearing via
teleconference. In accordance with the orders, the public was able to view and participate in the
meeting online and not at the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was
thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista that it hereby makes the following findings:
1. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning
Commission finds that the Tentative Subdivision Map, as conditioned herein, is in
conformance with the elements of the City's General Plan, based on the following:
Attachment 5
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1. Land Use
The General Plan land use designation is Residential High (18-27 dwelling units per
gross acre). The implementing zone is R-3 Multi-Family Residential which allows up
to 32 dwelling units per net acre. The proposed 16-condominium subdivision will be
developed at a density of 28 dwelling units per gross acre,which is within the allowable
density and permitted number of dwelling units.
2. Circulation
All off-site public streets required to serve the subdivision already exist or will be
constructed or paid for by the Applicant in accordance with the Conditions of Approval.
The on-site private street is designed in accordance with the City design standards
and/or requirements and provides for vehicular and pedestrian connections.
3. Public Facilities
The Project has been conditioned to ensure that all necessary public facilities and
services will be available to serve the Project concurrent with the demand for those
services. There are no public service, facility, or phasing needs created by the Project
that warrants the preparation of a Public Facilities Financing Plan, therefore this
requirement is waived.
4. Housing
The Project is consistent with the density prescribed within the Residential High
General Plan designation and provides additional opportunities for multi-family
residential home ownership in the southwestern portion of the City.
5. Growth Management
The surrounding street segments and intersections including Moss Street and Third
Avenue and Moss Street and Fourth Avenue will continue to operate at the same Level
of Service in compliance with the City's traffic threshold standard with the proposed
project traffic. No adverse impact to the City's traffic threshold standards would occur
as a result of the proposed project.
The Project site is located in the attendance area of Rice Elementary School,within the
boundaries of the Chula Vista Elementary School District. The Project is also within
the attendance area of Del Rey High School,Chula Vista High School, and Chula Vista
Adult School, within the Sweetwater Union High School District. The Applicant will
be required to pay applicable developer fees based upon assessable area.
The proposed drainage improvements for each building will drain storm water runoff
from the roof into a ribbon gutter to convey the surface runoff on the driveway into a
4' by 4' catch basin. Drainage is then carried from the catch basin to a 90" CMP storage
tank which provides flow control for the site(hydromodification).The rear portion of the
site drains through 5 area drains directly to the 90" CMP Storage tank. The storage
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portion of the tank outlets through a flow control orifice by gravity into a pump
chamber. The Runoff is then pumped to the Modular Wetland for final water quality
treatment control. The modular Wetland outlets to the modified A-4 cleanout. An
emergency overflow has been designed to carry the un-detained site runoff and connects
the top of the pump chamber to the modified A-4 cleanout.The modification for the A-4
cleanout is a dissipator wall to assure that if there is a system failure there will not be an
increase in outlet velocity.
The Project Site is within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista wastewater services
area. The existing area sewer facility system has sewer lines along Moss Street
including an existing off-site 8"sewer main, along the frontage of the proposed project
site. The Applicant will be required to submit a final sewer study prior to connecting
to the City's sewer system.
6. Open Space and Conservation
The Project proposes multi-family homes that meet the minimum open space
requirement per the Chula Vista Municipal Code. The Project is required to pay in-lieu
park fees towards the acquisition and development of future parks. The development
of the site is consistent with the goals and policies of the Conservation Element.
7. Parks and Recreation
The proposed project would not induce significant population growth, as it is a small
residential infill project and would not impact existing or proposed recreational
facilities. The Project has been conditioned to pay Parkland Acquisition and
Development (PAD) fees prior to final inspection.
8. Safety
The City Engineer, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the proposed
subdivision for conformance with City safety policies and have determined that the
proposal meets those standards.
9. Noise
The Project has been reviewed for compliance with the Noise Element and will comply
with applicable noise measures at the time of issuance of Building Permits.
10. Scenic Highway
The Project Site is not located adjacent to or visible from a designated scenic highway.
B. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, the
configuration, orientation, and topography of the site allows for the optimum siting of lots
for natural and passive heating and cooling opportunities and that the development of the
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site will be subject to site plan and architectural review to ensure the maximum utilization
of natural and passive heating and cooling opportunities.
C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning
Commission certifies that it has considered the effect of this approval on the housing needs
of the region and has balanced those needs against the public service needs of the residents
of the City and the available fiscal and environmental resources.
D. The site is physically suited for residential development because it is generally level and is
located adjacent to existing residential developments.The Project conforms to all standards
established by the City for a residential development.
E. The conditions herein imposed on the grant of permit or other entitlement herein contained
is approximately proportional both in nature and extent to the impact created by the
proposed development.
F. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (a)-(g) of the Subdivision Map Act, the
Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed project:
1. Is consistent with the Chula Vista General Plan, as specified in Section 65451, and
land use, transportation, economic development, housing, public facilities and
services, environmental and growth management objectives and policies.
2. Design or improvement is consistent with applicable the General Plan. The General
Plan establishes the vision for the western part of the City, and the Project defines the
land use character and mix of uses, design criteria, circulation system, and public
infrastructure requirements for the Project. The Tentative Map is consistent with the
General Plan.
3. Site is suitable for the proposed density of development. The Project's zoning
supports the design of a viable residential project that will create a strong sense of
place for residents. The densities are in accordance with the General Plan for the area.
4. Site is physically suitable for the type of development. The Project is surrounded by
other in-fill residential projects. The Project is designed to be compatible with the
surrounding community.
5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat. The Project has been designed to provide a landscaped buffer for the
surrounding in-fill residential projects and to comply with CEQA.
6. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems because the Project has been designed to provide quality open
space and amenities.
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7. Subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired
by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision. In this connection,the governing body may approve a map if it finds that
alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be
substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection
shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body
to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use
of property within the proposed subdivision.
II. TENTATIVE MAP GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless otherwise specified or required by law: (a) the Conditions of Approval and Code
requirements set forth below shall be completed prior to recordation of the related Final
Map as determined by the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer, or
designees, unless otherwise specified, "dedicate" means grant the appropriate easement,
rather than fee title. Where an easement is required the Applicant shall be required to
provide subordination of any prior lien and easement holders in order to ensure that the
City has a first priority interest and rights in such land unless otherwise excused by the
City. Where fee title is granted or dedicated to the City, said fee title shall be free and clear
of all encumbrances, unless otherwise excused by the City.
Should conflicting wording or standards occur between these Conditions of Approval, any
conflict shall be resolved by the City Manager or designee.
GENERAL/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Applicant shall develop and maintain the Project Site in accordance with the approved
plans, which include site plans, floor plan, and elevation plan on file in the Planning
Division,the conditions contained herein, and Title 19.
2. Prior to,or in conjunction with the issuance of the first Building Permit,the Applicant shall
pay all applicable fees,including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for deposit
account DDA0276.
Land Development Division/Landscape Architecture Division:
3. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City of Chula Vista Standard Tentative Map
Conditions per Section 5-300 of the City Subdivision Manual, as approved and amended
from time to time, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services and City
Engineer.
4. The following fees will be required based on the Final Building Plans submitted. Please
see reference to fee schedule at:
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=8129
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a. Sewer Connection and Capacity Fees
b. Traffic Signal Fees
c. Public Facilities Development Impact Fees(PFDIF)
d. Western Transportation Development Impact Fees (WTDIF)
e. Other Engineering Fees as applicable per attached Master Fee Schedule.
5. Additional deposits or fees in accordance with the City Subdivision Manual, and Master
Fee Schedule will be required for the submittal of the following items:
a. Grading Plans
b. Construction Permit
c. Final Map
6. Payment of the Parkland Acquisition and Development (PAD) fee per dwelling unit is
required prior to final inspection with CVMC 17.10.100, as amended by Ordinances 2010-
3163 and 2014-3324.
7. All driveways, monuments signs, utility boxes and fire hydrants location shall comply with
the sight visibility requirements of City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Sections 12.12.120
and 12.12.130, and City of Chula Vista Chula Vista Sight Design Standard CVD-TR07B.
8. Any private facilities within Public right-of-way or City easement will require an
Encroachment Agreement approval prior to Grading plan or Building Permit
approval/issuance.
9. Proposed Fire Access Road shall meet H-20 Loading requirements or shall be designed for
a Traffic Index (T.I.) of 5.
10. Street or driveway within the complex shall be designated as private.
11. Sewer lateral and storm drain connections to existing public utilities. The Public Works
Operations Section will need to inspect any existing sewer laterals and connections that are
to be used by the new development. Laterals and connections may need replacement as a
result of this inspection.
12. Developer must obtain a Land Development Permit prior to beginning any earthwork
activities at the site and before issuance of Building Permits in accordance with Municipal
Code Title 15.04. Developer shall submit Grading Plans in conformance with the City's
Subdivision Manual and the City's Development Storm Water Manual and the City of
Chula Vista Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual.
13. Prior to approval of a Grading, Building or Construction Permit, Project shall comply
with all requirements of the MS4 Permit and City of Chula Vista BMP Design
Manual, December 2015 and as amended (BMP Design Manual) for both
construction and post-construction phases of the project. Prior to any Permit
issuance, documentation shall be provided,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
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to demonstrate such compliance. A copy of the BMP Design Manual is available
on the city of Chula Vista website at:
http://www.chLilavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/services/storm-water-12ollution-
prevention/documents-and-reports.
14. The Applicant shall enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance
Agreement to perpetually maintain private biofiltration basins, and all BMP's facilities
located within the Project prior to the issuance of any Grading or Building Pen-nits,
whichever occurs first.
15. All construction sites are required to implement Construction BMPs in accordance with
the performance standards outlined in Appendix K of the BMP Design Manual. In general:
a. For projects disturbing less than one (1) acre, a Construction Storm Water Pollution
Control Plan (CSWPCP) is required that identifies the pollution prevention measures that
will be taken to comply with City standards.
16. Developer shall obtain a Construction Permit from the Land Development Division of the
Development Services Department to perform the following work in the City's right-of-
way prior to obtaining any Building Permit for the Project:
a. Removal and replacement of any broken or damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk
per SDRSD G-02,and G-07 along the project's frontage to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. Sidewalk shall be designed and constructed with proper
transitions to existing conditions.
b. Removal and replacement of existing driveway(s) meeting design standards as
shown in Chula Vista Construction Standard GSI-01. Current Driveway(s)shall
be replaced, if it does not meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards/ADA
Standards, or if existing driveway is cracked or broken. Dedication of R/W as
needed in order for driveway to comply with (American Disability Act) ADA
requirements.
c. Additional asphalt paving for the replacement of the existing curb, gutter and
sidewalk.
d. Utilities Trenching and Restoration per GSI-03.
17. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
18. The construction and completion of all improvements and release requirements shall be
secured in accordance with Section 18.16.180 of the Municipal Code.
19. The onsite sewer and storm drain system shall be private. All sewer laterals and storm
drains shall be privately maintained from each building unit to the City-maintained public
facilities.
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20. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be
designed to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, American's with Disabilities
Act(ADA) Standards, and Title 24 standards, as applicable.
21. The Project will require the filing of a Condominium Final Map in accordance with
Sections 66426 and 66427 of the Subdivision Map Act. The Applicant shall enter into an
agreement prior to approval of the Final Map to secure all Public Improvements required
for the development of the Project.
22. Prior to approval of any Final Map, the Applicnt shall present verification to the City
Engineer in the form of a letter from the Sweetwater Authority that the subdivision will be
provided adequate water service and long-term water storage facilities.
23. For all mapping purposes, use benchmarks within the City of Chula Vista Benchmark
network.
24. Prior to Final Map or Grading,the Applicant shall upload copies of the Street Improvement
Plan, Grading Plan, Final Map and Site Improvement Plan in digital format such as
AutoCAD DWG or DXF (AutoCAD version 2000 or above), ESRI GIS shapefile, file, or
personal geodatabase (ArcGIS version 9.0 or above). The files should be transmitted
directly to the GIS section using the city's digital submittal file upload website @
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/goto/GIS. The data upload site only accepts zip formatted
files.
25. The Applicant shall submit Covenant's, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) as
approved by the City Attorney to the City Engineer and the Director of Development
Services Department for approval prior to approval of the Final Map. Said CC&R's shall
include the following:
a. Indemnification of City for private sewer spillage.
b. Indemnification of City—General.
b. Listing of maintained private facilities.
c. The City's right but not the obligation to enforce CC&R's
d. Provision that no private facilities shall be requested to become public unless all
homeowners and 100%of the first mortgage obligee have signed a written petition.
e. Maintenance of all walls, fences, lighting structures, paths, recreational amenities
and structures, sewage facilities, drainage structures and landscaping.
f. Implement education and enforcement program to prevent the discharge of
pollutants from all on-site sources to the storm water conveyance system.
26. Said CC&R's shall be consistent with Chapter 18.44 of the Subdivision Ordinance and
shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map.
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27. The Applicant shall submit homeowner's association (HOA) budget for review and
approval by the City Engineer for the maintenance of private streets, storm drains and
sewage systems. Said budget shall include the following maintenance activities:
a. Street, sewer and storm drain maintenance
b. Water quality facility maintenance and inspection.
28. All utilities serving the subject property and existing utilities located within or adjacent to
the subject property shall be under grounded in accordance with the applicable Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section. Further, all new utilities serving the subject property shall be
under grounded prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
29. Prior to approval and issuance of the first Building Permit, to Applicant shall submit
complete landscape construction documents for approval demonstrating that the installed
landscape will comply with the City of Chula Vista Landscape Water Conservation
Ordinance (LWCO), Chapter 20.12 of the Municipal Code.
Fire Department:
30. The Applicant shall apply for required Building Permits. Permits shall comply with
applicable codes and requirements, including but not limited to: the current California
edition of Building Code(CBC),Fire Code(CFC),Mechanical Code,and Residential Code
as adopted and amended by the State of California and the City of Chula Vista.
31. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the Applicant shall provide a water flow letter
from the applicable water agency having jurisdiction indicating that the fire flow is
available to serve this Project.
32. Where a portion of the building is more than 400 feet from a fire hydrant on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building, on site
fire hydrants and mains shall be provided. At least one on-site private hydrant is required
for this Project due to this dimension being exceeded.
33. Fire Hydrants shall be located and spaced in accordance with California Fire Code,
Appendix C.
34. The design and permitting of private fire service underground piping shall be through a
separate permit through the fire department. Any private fire service underground piping
shown on improvement plans shall be for reference/conceptual only.
35. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility or building and shall extend
to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the
first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the
building.
36. The Project is to be protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Group R-3 occupancies required individual fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance
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with NFPA 13D/CA Res Code served from the domestic meter. Group R-2 occupancies
required individual fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R served
from dedicated fire service laterals.
37. Group R-2 occupancies served by a NFPA 13R system are to be protected throughout by
an approved fire sprinkler monitoring system.
III. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on
this approval:
38. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the CVMC, nor
any other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
39. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless City, its City Council members, Planning Commission members, officers,
employees and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages,
demands, claims and costs, including court costs and attorney's fees (collectively,
liabilities) incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and
issuance of this Tentative Subdivision Map and(b)City's approval or issuance of any other
permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the
Tentative Subdivision Map contemplated on the Project Site. The Property Owner and
Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing a copy of this
Tentative Subdivision Map where indicated below. The Property Owner's and Applicant's
compliance with this provision shall be binding on any and all of the Property Owner's and
Applicant's successors and assigns.
40.All of the terms,covenants and conditions contained herein shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of the Developer as to
any or all of the Property.
41. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements and guidelines of the City of Chula Vista
General Plan;the City's Growth Management Ordinance; Chula Vista Landscape Manual,
Chula Design Plan and the Non-Renewable Energy Conservation Plan as amended from
time to time, unless specifically modified by the appropriate department head, with the
approval of the City Manager. These plans may be subject to minor modifications by the
appropriate department head,with the approval of the City Manager,however,any material
modifications shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
42. If any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur or if they
are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions
fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the
right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted including issuance of Building
Permits, deny, or further condition the subsequent approvals that are derived from the
approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with
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said conditions; and/or seek damages for their violation. The Applicant shall be notified
10 days in advance prior to any of the above actions being taken by the City and shall be
given the opportunity to remedy any deficiencies identified by the City.
IV. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020 NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1),NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other
exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this resolution and any
such protest must be in a manner that complies with Government Code Section 66020(a)
and failure to follow timely this procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack,
set aside,void or annual imposition. The right to protest the fees, dedications,reservations,
or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application
processing fees or service fees in connection with the project; and it does not apply to any
fees, dedication, reservations, or other exactions which have been given notice similar to
this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the Statute of Limitations has
previously expired.
V. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The Property Owner and Applicant shall execute this document signing on the lines
provided below, indicating that the Property Owner and Applicant have each read,
understood and agreed to the conditions contained herein,and will implement same. Upon
execution,this document shall be recorded with the County Recorder of the County of San
Diego, at the sole expense of the Property Owner and/or Applicant, and a signed, stamped
copy returned to the City's Development Services Department. Failure to return the signed
and stamped copy of this recorded document within 10 days of recordation shall indicate
the Property Owner/Applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application
for building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without approval.
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VI. CONFORMANCE WITH CITY SUBDIVISION MANUAL
The Planning Commission does hereby find that the Project is in conformance with the
City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual, Section 18.12 and the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
VII. 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 that any one or more terms, provisions, or conditions 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Planning Commission does hereby
approve Tentative Subdivision Map PCS 18-0003, subject to the conditions listed above for the
subdivision of a 0.6 acres site into sixteen (16)condominium units for individual ownership at 354
Moss Street.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 28th day of April 2021, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez, Milburn, Nava, Torres, Zaker
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Director of Development Services City Attorney
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