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Mar 04, 2025 04:06 PM
OFFICIAL RECORDS
JORDAN Z. MARKS,
SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER
FEES: $155.00 (SB2 Atkins: $75.00)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023
PAGES: 23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING A FIRST ADDENDUM (IS23-
0001) TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL
PLANNING .AREA. PLAN (FEIR 04-06) AND APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL
PLAN (GPA23-0005); THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP23-0001); THE OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND
ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS (SPA23-0002);
AND A TENTATIVE MAP FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
SEVEN (TM23-0001)
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution, for the purpose of
general description, is located south of Birch Road, east of La Media Road, west of California
State Route 125, and north of Otay Ranch Village Eight West ("Project Site"); and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, a duly verified application was filed with the City of Chula
Vista Development Services Department by Baldwin & Sons ("Applicant") requesting approval
of amendments to the City of Chula Vista General Plan (GPA23-0005), the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan ("GDP") (GDP23-0001), the Otay Ranch Village Seven Sectional Planning
Area ("SPA") Plan (SPA23-0002), including the Planned Community District Regulations, and a
Tentative Map for Otay Ranch Village Seven to reclassify 287 previously approved single-family
residential units to multifamily residential units on the Project Site ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and determined that the
Project is substantially covered in the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report
("FEIR") for the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan (FEIR 04-06; SCH #2003111050; certified
by City Council Resolution No. 2004-330 on October 12, 2004) but that miner technical changes
or additions are necessary to account for the expected Project impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services also determined that none of the
conditions described in Section 15162 of the CEQA- Guidelines calling for the preparation of a
subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report exist; therefore; a First Addendum to
FEIR 04-06 was prepared for the Project (IS23-0001); and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a hearing
before the Planning Commission, 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 (10) days prior to the
hearing; and
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WHEREAS, City staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the Project to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
the Project, the hearing on the Project was held at the time and place as advertised in the City
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and the Planning Commission voted 6-1-0 to recommend
to the City Council approval of the subject amendments; and
WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission
at the public hearing on the Project held on December 11, 2024, and the Minutes and Resolution
resulting therefrom are incorporated into the record of this proceeding; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing before the City Council on
the Project, 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 ( 10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
the Project, the duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the City
Council in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, to hear public testimony with regard
to the same, and the proceedings and any documents submitted to the City Council as the decision
makers shall comprise the entire record of the proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
after hearing public testimony and the staff presentation, and after reviewing all of the subject
documents, does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows:
Pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds the proposed
modifications to the FEIR for the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan (FEIR 04-06) will
result in only minor technical changes and additions necessary to make the document
adequate under CEQA. The City Council, in the exercise of its independent review and
judgment, therefore certifies the First Addendum to FEIR 04-06 as represented in
Attachment 2 to the Staff Report, which is incorporated herein by this reference and on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
The City Council hereby finds and determines that the General Plan, as amended, is
internally consistent and shall remain internally consistent following amendments thereof
by this Resolution as discussed and determined in the Otay Ranch Village Seven Chula
Vista General Plan Amendment Justification Report for the Project.
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In light of the findings above, the General Plan amendments, specifically as they pertain to
the changes in land use designation(s) for the Project Site, are hereby approved and adopted
in substantially the form presented in Attachment 3 to the Staff Report and incorporated
herein and on file in the office of the City Clerk,
IV. OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY
The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Otay Ranch GDP, as amended, is
internally consistent and shall remain internally consistent following amendment thereof
by this Resolution as discussed and determined in the Otay Ranch Village Seven General
Development Plan Amendment Report for the Project.
In light of the findings above, the Otay Ranch GDP amendments are hereby approved and
adopted in the form as presented in Attachment 5 to the Staff Report and incorporated
herein by this reference and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
VI, SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF RELATED
AMENDMENTS
A. The proposed Sectional Planning Area plan, as amended, is in conformity with the Otay
Ranch General Development Plan, as amended, ally adopted specific plans, and
the Chula Vista General Plan, as amended, and its several elements.
The proposed SPA Plan amendment continues to implement the Chula Vista General
Plan and the Otay Ranch GDP. The current General Plan land use designations for the
Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA are primarily Low -Medium Residential (RLM), with
a portion being Mixed Use Residential (MUR). The Project consists of changing these
land use designations to Medium -High Residential (RMI) and Town Center (TC)
respectively, which remains consistent with the zoning designations under the existing
SPA Plan. Additionally, the increase in density will represent the highest and best land
use for the Project Site and enable the creation of an integrated, mixed-use community.
B. The proposed Sectional Planning Area plan, as amended, would promote the orderly,
sequentialized development of `the involved Sectional Planning Area.
The subdivision design consists of two multifamily residential lots and two open space
lots in Neighborhood R-8, one multifamily residential lot in Neighborhood R-3, and
one multifamily residential lot in Neighborhood R-4. The proposed subdivision allows
up to 287 residential units, which does not exceed the previously approved and
analyzed unit count under the existing SPA Plan.
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The Project will also support Smart Growth principles, as it promotes compact
pedestrian -oriented development with shopping and recreational uses conveniently and
centrally located and will minimize segregated and auto -dependent development
patterns.
C. The proposed Sectional Planning Area plan, as amended, would not adversely affect
adjacent land use, residential enjoyment, circulation, or environmental quality.
The proposed modifications to land use and development standard provisions within
the SPA Plan for the Project Site have been fully analyzed and will not adversely affect
the circulation system and overall land uses as previously envisioned in the Otay Ranch
GDP and Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan. The existing infrastructure (sewer,
water, public services and facilities) is adequate to serve the Project. A First Addendum
to FEIR 04-06 was prepared to analyze the Project's impacts, and no additional
environmental impacts were identified.
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the City
Council 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:
I . Land Use and Circulation
The Project is in a community that provides a variety of residential, commercial,
park, open space, and school uses, as well as public and private improvements to
serve them. The Project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the Chula
Vista General Plan, the Otay Ranch GDP, and the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA
Plan related to land use and circulation.
2. Economic Development
Otay Ranch Village Seven is designed to help achieve the General Plan's objectives
that seek to promote a variety ofjob and housing opportunities to improve the City's
jobs/housing balance and provide a diverse economic base. The Project is consistent
with those objectives.
3. Public Facilities and Services
Sewer
Sewer infrastructure obligations are conditioned under this Resolution.
Parks
Parks, recreation, and open space obligations are conditioned under this Resolution
and other regulatory documents for this Project. Construction of park, recreation,
and open space areas identified in this Resolution are the responsibility of the
Applicant.
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4. Housing
Otay Ranch Village Seven remains consistent with the Housing Element of the
City's General Plan by providing for high-quality multifamily residential
opportunities in the eastern portion of the City.
5. Environmental
FEIR 04-06 addressed the goals and policies of the Environmental Element of the
General Plan and found development of this site to be consistent with those goals
and policies, The Project includes an amendment that does not propose material
changes to the approved Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan. Accordingly, the City
Council, in the exercise of its independent review and judgment, certifies the First
Addendum to FEIR 04-06 as represented in Attachment 2 to the Staff Report, which
is incorporated herein by this reference and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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. Development of the
Project 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 City
Council 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. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (a -g) of the Subdivision Map Act, the
Project meets the following requirements:
1. The Project is consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in
Section 65451 because the proposed amendments are consistent with the Otay
Ranch GDP and the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan.
2. The Project's design or proposed improvements are consistent with applicable
general and specific plans because the Project's design is consistent with the General
Plan, the Otay Ranch GDP, and the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan land use
designations and intended circulation for Otay Ranch.
3. The Project Site is suitable for the proposed density of development.
4. The Project Site is physically suitable for the type of development. The Project is
surrounded by existing planned community developments with available access and
infrastructure to serve the proposed Project.
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 habitats. The Project is designed to minimize landform disturbance
and avoids permanent disturbance or injury to wildlife or their habitats.
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6. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems because the Project is designed to have suitable separation
between structures and parcels and can be served by fire and emergency services.
7. The 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 The Project's roadways and utilities are within and are not in
conflict with existing easements.
E. The Project Site is physically suited for development and will be developed in
conformance with the Otay Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan and FEIR 04-06 and its
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ("MMR -P") and Addenda, which ensure
that the Project Site is developed in a manner consistent with the standards established
by the City for a master -planned community.
F. The conditions herein imposed on the Project are approximately proportional in nature
and extent to the impacts created by the Project based upon the City's police powers and
evidence provided by the record of the proceedings of the First Addendum to FEIR 04-
06.
VIII. TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless otherwise specified or required by law, the conditions and Chula Vista Municipal Code
("CVMC" or "Municipal Code") requirements set forth below shall be completed prior to approval
of the related Final Map as determined by the Director of Development Services and the City
Engineer or their designees. Unless otherwise specified, "dedicate" means grant the appropriate
easement, rather than fee title. Where an easement is required, the Applicant shall provide
subordination of any prior lien and easement holders 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.
Any conflicts between the language or standards set forth in these conditions of approval and any
other City entitlement or approval document relating to the Project shall be resolved by the City
Manager or their designee.
General:
1. All development on the Project Site by the Applicant or any successors in interest
shall be consistent with the Tentative Subdivision Map, Chula Vista Tract No. 23-
0001.
2. Development of the Project Site shall comply with the approved Project as
described in this Resolution and any supporting documents, including but not
limited to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan; the Affordable
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Housing Plan; the Nonrenewable Energy Conservation Plan; the Air Quality
Improvement Plan; the Water Conservation Plan; the Fire Protection Plan; and the
City of Chula Vista Standard Tentative Map Conditions, all on file in the
Development Services Department and incorporated herein by this reference.
1 The Applicant shall comply with all requirements and guidelines of the City of
Chula Vista General Plan, the CVC, the Chula Vista Subdivision Manual
(including the Standard Tentative Map Conditions (STMC) in Section 5-300), the
City of Chula Vista Design and Construction Standards, the Development Storm
Water Manual for Development and Redevelopment Projects, the Chula Vista Best
Management Practices ("BMP") Design Manual, the City of Chula Vista Grading
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1797), and the Subdivision Map Act.
4. The Applicant shall implement the mitigation measures identified in FEIN 04-06,
including any subsequent Addenda and the associated MMRP, within the
timeframe specified in the MMRP and to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development Services and the City Engineer.
5. Prior to approval of any Final Map showing public or private streets, the Applicant
shall obtain approval of street names for affected parcels to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development Services and the City Engineer.
6. The Applicant shall notify the City at least 60 days prior to its consideration of the
first Final Map whether any offsite right-of-way or any interest in real property is
necessary to construct or install offsite improvements for affected parcels, which
cannot be obtained as required by these conditions of approval.
7. Prior to approval of any Final Map or grading plan, the Engineer -of -Work shall
submit and obtain approval of a waiver request for all subdivision design items for
affected parcels not specifically waived on the Tentative Map and not conforming
to adopted City standards within the applicable subdivision boundary. The
Engineer -of -Work shall outline the requested subdivision design deviations and
state that, in his/her professional opinion, no safety issues will arise resulting from
the requested deviations. The waiver request is subject to approval by the City
Engineer at the City Engineer's sole discretion.
8. Prior to approval of any Final Map for a parcel, the Applicant shall present a letter
from Otay Water District verifying that the subdivision will be provided adequate
water service and long-term water storage facilities within the applicable
subdivision boundary.
9. Prior to development of condominiums within any Planning Area proposing mixed
residential/commercial or multifamily residential uses, the Applicant shall obtain
approval of a subsequent Final Map showing condominium ownership.
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10. The Applicant shall agree to hold the City harmless from any liability for erosion,
siltation, habitat impact, or increased flow volume or discharge rate resulting from
this project.
11. Prior to any activity that may potentially impact biological resources, such as
grading, clearing and grubbing, or maintenance activities, the Applicant shall
comply with all applicable requirements of the California Department of Fish and
Game, the California State Water Resources Quality Control Board, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Prior to the approval of a Design Review application that includes any portion of
lot R-3, the Applicant shall prepare a conceptual residential, multi -family site plan
that shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Development
Services and City Engineer.
13. The subsequent development of a multifamily lot that does not require the filing of
a "B" map shall meet, prior to issuance of a building permit for that lot, all the
applicable conditions of approval of the tentative map, as determined by the City
Engineer.
14. In the event of a filing of a final "B" Map which requires oversizing of the
improvements necessary to serve other properties within the Project, said final map
shall require the Applicant to install all necessary improvements to serve the project
plus the necessary oversizing of facilities required to serve such other properties (in
accordance with the restrictions of state law and City ordinances).
15. Prior to issuance of the first Building Permit, a "Will Serve" letter from Otay Water
District shall be required.
16. Prior to Building Permit issuance, all private utility and federal easements on Lot
R-8 shall be quitclaimed, including, but not limited to:
i. The existing United States of America easement for roadway, utility lines,
and incidental purposes, recorded on April 23, 1980, as instrument no. 80-
137651 of official records.
ii. The existing Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company easement for
roadway, utility lines, and incidental purposes, recorded on June 14, 1982,
as instrument no. 82-181896 of official records.
iii. The existing document entitled "Agreement for the Provision of
Community Purpose Facility Acreage for Otay Ranch Village Two JP13
SPA Amendment" (instrument nos. 2012-0722468 and 2012-0722469).
Public Facilities:
17. The Final Map for each applicable phase shall include easements for any public
utility and access easements shown on the Tentative Map, with such easements to
be accepted by the City upon completion of the phase of development for which
such easements are required.
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18. The Applicant shall install public facilities in accordance with the Public Facilities
Finance Plan (PFFP) or phased development as applicable and as may be amended
from time to time or as required by the City Engineer to meet threshold standards
adopted by the City of Chula Vista. At the Applicant's request, the City Engineer
and Director of Development Services may, at their discretion, modify the
sequence, schedule, alignment, and design of improvement construction should
conditions change to warrant such a revision.
19. The amount of the security for any required improvements not constructed at the
time of the final map shall be 11 0% times a construction cost estimate approved by
the City Engineer if improvement plans have been approved by the City, 15001
times the approved cost estimate if improvement plans are being processed by the
City or 200% times the construction cost estimate approved by the City Engineer if
improvement plans have not been submitted for City review. A lesser percentage
may be required if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that
sufficient data or other information is available to warrant such a reduction.
20. Prior to the approval of a grading permit which requires oversizing of the
improvements necessary to serve other properties, Applicant shall install all
necessary improvements to serve the project plus the necessary oversizing of
facilities required to serve such other properties to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer (in accordance with the restrictions of state law and City ordinances).
21. Prior to approval of a grading permit, Applicant shall acquire and then grant to the
City all applicable off-site rights-of-way and casements necessary for the
installation of required street improvements and/or utilities, subject to the City's
Subdivision Ordinance and the State Subdivision Map Act.
22. At the time and in the manner determined by City Engineer the Applicant shall
install all underground conduits, improvements, standards and luminaries for
streetlights and traffic signals in conjunction with the construction of the applicable
street improvements. In addition, the Applicant shall install mast arm, signal heads,
and associated equipment when traffic signals warrant and as determined by the
City Engineer.
23. Applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for striping plans for all
collector or higher classification streets simultaneously with the associated
improvement plans.
Grading/Improvements.
24. The Applicant shall apply for a grading permit for each development consistent
with the applicable provisions of CVMC Chapter 15.04 and the Subdivision
Manual, reviewed and approved by the Land Development Division. This permit
shall reflect all grading required to create building pads and all storm drainage
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systems necessary to address drainage leaving the site and shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
i. Grading plans prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in conformance with
the City's Subdivision Manual and the City's most current BMP Design
Manual and approved by the City Engineer.
ii. Drainage studies and geotechnical/soils investigations with the first
submittal of grading plans for each phase of development. Drainage studies
shall calculate pre- and post -development flows for the applicable parcel(s)
comprising each phase and show impacts to downstream properties and
storm drain facilities. Designs shall incorporate stormwater runoff detention
facilities if post -development flows exceed pre -development flows;
analysis shall include flows from two-, 10-, and 50 -year return frequency
storms. Drainage studies shall also demonstrate that no property damage
will occur during a 100 -year storm event.
iii. Analysis of any offsite drainage flows.
iv. Private onsite drainage facilities.
25. Grading plans that include freestanding walls or sound walls adjacent to slopes that
are 2:1 or greater and that are more than six feet in height shall include a minimum
two -foot -wide level bench for landscaping and maintenance access adjacent to the
wall.
26. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, the Applicant shall ensure that all related
earthwork for the applicable phase of development within its subdivision
boundaries shall balance to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services
and the City Engineer. In the event earthwork cannot be balanced onsite, an export
material haul route shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services and
the City Engineer for their approval.
27. Prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permit impacting offsite
property, the Applicant shall submit a notarized letter of permission from affected
property owners to commence the relevant construction activity.
28. Prior to issuance of any grading or construction pen -nit based on plans proposing
the creation of downslopes adjacent to public or private streets, the Applicant shall
obtain the City Engineer's approval of a study to determine the necessity of
providing guardrail improvements at those locations. The Applicant shall construct
and secure any required guardrail improvements in conjunction with the associated
construction permit as determined by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The guardrail shall be installed in accordance with Caltrans Traffic Manual and
Roadside Design Guide requirements and American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
29. All private lot drainage and slopes shall comply with the current edition of the
California Building Code as adopted by the City of Chula Vista, the geological
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recommendations of the geotechnical engineer, or as otherwise approved by the
City's Building Official.
30. Prior to the issuance of the first grading or construction permit, the Applicant shall
enter into a Storm Water Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement for such
phase of development for the perpetual maintenance and funding of all post
construction permanent BMP facilities located within the boundaries of the affected
parcel(s). The agreement must be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney.
31. Prior to the approval of any grading permit, permanent structural BMP designs must
be approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services and the
City Engineer. The structural BPs represented in the Tentative Map may require
additional refinement, including revisions to the size, type, and location of the
BMPs.
32. Prior to issuance of the first building permit for any phase of development that
includes private facilities within public rights-of-way, City property, or a City
easement, the Applicant shall enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City.
33. All private sewer laterals and storm drains connecting each building unit to the
City -maintained public facilities shall be privately maintained.
34. Prior to the issuance of any grading permit, any existing San Diego Association of
Governments and Otay Water District easements over affected parcels shall be
vacated, or a letter of permission to grade and install improvements shall be
provided to the City from the appropriate agency.
35. Prior to the issuance of any building permit in each phase of development, the
Applicant shall obtain a construction permit to install private driveways and
associated signage and striping in the City's right-of-way within the applicable
subdivision boundary of the affected parcel(s).
36. The drainage report approved by this Resolution is considered conceptually
complete and provides adequate information regarding the Project's drainage
objectives to move forward with construction drawings. Additional requirements
may be imposed at the time of development and/or at the time a land development
permit application is submitted, depending upon the final plans submitted for
review and approval.
37. The Priority Development Project Storm Water Quality Management Plan
approved by this Resolution is considered conceptually complete and provides
adequate information regarding the Project's BMP objectives to move forward with
construction drawings. Additional requirements may be imposed at the time of
development and/or at the time a land development permit application is submitted,
depending upon the final plans submitted for review and approval.
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38. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, a complete and accurate Notice -of -Intent
("NOI") must be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board ("SWRCB")
to ensure the applicable phase of the Project is covered under the Construction
General Permit. A copy of the acknowledgement from the SWRCB that an NOI has
been received for the Project shall be filed with the City of Chula Vista when
received. Additionally, a copy of the completed NOI from the SWRCB showing
the Permit Number for the Project shall be filed with the City of Chula Vista when
received.
39. Street signs shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
Temporary street signs shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Public
Works and Fire Department. Locations and identification of temporary street signs
shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Public Works and
Fire Department.
40. Prior to the approval of the first grading permit proposing construction of private
utilities in the right of way the Applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City
where the Applicant agrees to the following:
i. Apply for an encroachment permit for installation of the private facilities
within the public right-of-way; and,
ii. Maintain membership in an advance notice such as the USA Dig Alert
Service; and,
iii. Mark out any private facilities owned by the Applicant whenever work is
performed in the area; and,
iv. The terms of the agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of the Applicant.
41. Shutoffdevices as determined by the City Engineer are provided at those locations
where private facilities traverse public streets.
42. Prior to issuance of any grading permit based on plans proposing the creation of
down slopes adjacent to public or private streets, Applicant shall obtain the City
Engineer's approval of a study to determine the necessity of providing guardrail
improvements at those locations. Applicant shall construct and secure any required
guardrail improvements in conjunction with the associated grading and/or
construction permit as determined by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The guardrail shall be installed in accordance with CalTrans Traffic Manual and
Roadside Design Guide requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
43. The Applicant shall provide drainage improvements in accordance with the
Preliminary Drainage Study for Tentative Map CVT 23-0001 for Otay Ranch
Village Seven, R-3, R-4, & R-8, dated July 26, 2024, or a subsequent Hydrology
Study submitted to, and approved by, the City Engineer. The Applicant shall
maintain all such drainage improvements until said improvements are formally
accepted by the City or an applicable maintenance district, or other mechanism as
approved by the City. Said maintenance shall ensure that drainage facilities will
continue to operate as designed.
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44. Prior to approval of any grading permit or any other grant of approval, the Applicant
shall demonstrate that the design of the existing regional retention/detention
basin(s) to be used reduce the 10-, 50-, and 100 -year post -development peak flows,
to any natural drainage course, to an amount not exceeding pre -development
conditions, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
45. Storm drain systems that collect water from private property shall be designated
private on grading and drainage and/or improvement plans to the point of
connection with a public system or to the point at which storm water that is
collected from public street right-of-way, public park or open space areas is first
introduced into the system. Downstream from that point, the storm drain system
shall be public. An encroachment permit shall be processed and approved by the
City for private storm drains within the public right-of-way or within C.F.D.
maintained Open Space lots.
46. The Applicant shall submit with grading and drainage and/or improvement plans,
as applicable, hydrologic and hydraulic studies and calculations, including dry lane
calculations for all public streets. Calculations shall also be provided to demonstrate
the adequacy of downstream drainage structures, pipes and inlets.
47. Storm drain design shall conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Manual
and the Grading Ordinance as may be amended from time to time,
48. Proposed Fire Access Road(s) and Driveway(s) shall follow the Traffic Index and
Pavement Structural Section Calculations Directive No. 2024-03 from the
Department of Engineering & Capital Projects, as published on September 6, 2024.
49. All grading and pad elevations shall be within 2 -feet of the grades and elevations
shown on the approved tentative map oras otherwise approved by the City Engineer
and Director of Development Services Department.
50. Development of the subdivision shall comply with all applicable regulations
established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as set
forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.) pen -nit
requirements for urban runoff and storm water discharge and any regulations
adopted by the City of Chula Vista pursuant to the N.P.D.E.S. regulations or
requirements. Further, the Applicant shall file a Notice of Intent with the State
Water Resources Control Board to obtain coverage under the N.P.D.E.S. General
Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity and shall
implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ("SWPPP") concurrent with
the commencement of grading activities. The SWPPP shall include both
construction and post construction pollution prevention and pollution control
measures and shall identify funding mechanisms for post construction control
measures. The Applicant, and successors in interest, shall comply with all the
provisions of the N.P.D.E.S. and the Clean Water Program during and after all
phases of the development process, including but not limited to: mass grading,
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rough grading, construction of street and landscaping improvements, and
construction of dwelling units. The Applicant shall comply with the City of Chula
Vista Development and Redevelopment Projects Storm Water Management
Standards Requirements Manual (Storm Water Management Standards Manual)
and shall design the Project's storm drains and other drainage facilities to include
Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize non -point source pollution,
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
51. The Applicant shall submit to, and obtain approval from, the City Engineer and
Director of Development Services for an erosion and sedimentation control plan as
part of grading plans.
52. Brow ditch locations shall be consistent and substantially conform with the
Tentative Map. The Applicant shall ensure that brow channels and ditches
emanating from and/or running through City Open Space are not routed through
private property. Brow ditches and channels from private property shall not be
routed through City open space unless approved by the City Engineer.
53. Indicate on all affected grading plans that all walls, which are to be maintained by
open space districts, shall be constructed entirely within open space lots dedicated
to the City.
54. Locate lot lines at the top of slopes except as shown on the Tentative Map or as
approved by the City Engineer and Director of Development Services. Lots shall
be so graded as to drain to the street or an approved drainage system. Drainage
shall not be permitted to flow over slopes or onto adjacent property,
55. The Applicant shall provide a setback, as determined by the City Engineer and is
based on Applicant's Soils Engineer recommendations, between the property lines
of the proposed lots and the top or toe of any slope to be constructed where the
proposed grading adjoins undeveloped property or property owned by others. The
City Engineer will not approve the creation of any lot that does not meet the
required setback.
56. The Applicant shall construct temporary de -silting basins to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. The exact design and location of such facilities shall be based on
hydrological modeling and determined pursuant to direction by the City Engineer.
57. Prior to issuance of grading permits, Applicant shall demonstrate that the grading
plans are in substantial compliance with the grading concepts outlined in the
Village Seven SPA Plan consistent with the landform grading policies described in
the City's General Plan. Said grading concepts will ensure that manufactured
slopes are contoured to blend with and reflect adjacent slopes.
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58. Prior to the issuance of the first grading permit for the Project, Applicant shall enter
into an agreement with the City of Chula Vista, wherein the Applicant agrees to the
following:
i. Comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Standards
Manual including revision of approved grading and improvement plans as
necessary; and
ii. Indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers
and employees, from and against all fines, costs, and expenses and damages
arising out of non-compliance with the requirements of the N.P.D.E.S.
regulations, in connection with the execution of any construction and/or
grading work for the Project, whether the non-compliance results from any
action by the Applicant, any agent or employee, subcontractors, or others.
The Applicant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses,
attorney's fees and liability incurred by the City.
59. The Applicant agrees to not protest the formation of a facilities -benefit district or
any other funding mechanism approved by the City to finance the operation,
maintenance, inspection, and monitoring of N.P.D.E.S. facilities. This agreement
to not protest shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to challenge the amount of
any assessment that may be imposed due to the addition of these improvements and
shall not interfere with the right of any person to vote in a secret ballot election.
60. Such Applicant obligation may be reassigned to a Master Homeowner's
Association or other appropriate Maintenance District subject to the approval of the
City Engineer.
61. Grading Plans that include freestanding walls or sound walls adjacent to 2:1 or
greater slopes more than 6 -feet high shall include a minimum 2 -foot -wide level
bench for landscaping and maintenance access adjacent to the wall.
62. The Applicant shall ensure that all private lot drainage and slopes comply with the
current Building Code used by the City of Chula Vista.
63. Prior to the issuance of any grading permit which impacts off-site property, the
applicant shall deliver to the City a notarized letter of permission to grade and drain
for all off-site grading.
64. Applicant shall provide improved all-weather access with H-20 loading to all public
storm drain clean -outs or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
65. Storm drain clean outs shall not be located on slopes or in inaccessible areas for
maintenance equipment. Public storm drains shall be installed as close to
perpendicular to the slope contours as possible but in no case greater than 15
degrees from perpendicular to the contours.
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66. Prior to installation of base paving and placement of curb and gutter form work
related to approved construction plans the Applicant shall demonstrate, to the City
Engineer's satisfaction that highly expansive fill soils (with an expansion index over
90) are not within the upper five feet of any public right of way or public easement.
Applicant shall selectively grade fill soils with an expansion index above 90 within
the upper five feet of any public right of way or propose an alternate method to
mitigate expansive soils. Said alternate method shall be subject to the approval of
the City Engineer prior to placement of curb and gutter, sidewalk or aggregate base.
Additionally, any formational materials within three feet of sub grade shall be tested
for expansion and replaced with a soil satisfactory to the City Engineer.
67. Prior to approval of a grading permit, Applicant shall accomplish the following:
Prepare a maintenance program of all the proposed drainage and water quality
treatment facilities. The maintenance program shall include, but not be
limited to: a) a plan describing the inspection, operation and maintenance of
the drainage and water quality treatment facilities; b) an estimate of the cost
of such operation and maintenance activities; and c) a funding mechanism and
schedule for financing the maintenance program. Said maintenance program
shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. The Applicant shall be
responsible for obtaining the approval of the maintenance program from all
applicable federal and state agencies.
Sewer:
68. Applicant shall grant a 20 -foot minimum sewer and access easement for sewer and
storm drain lines located between residential units unless otherwise directed by the
City Engineer.
69. The Applicant shall construct the off-site sewer connections to route the flows
identified in the PBS&J "Otay Ranch Village Seven Conceptual Sewer Study",
dated April 14, 2004; to the corresponding Salt Creek Sewer Basin.
70. Prior to construction of permanent connections of the Village Seven sewer system,
the Applicant shall be required to:
i. Verify the condition of the existing pipes to be used to re-route the flows to
the Village 8 West sewer system through CCTV;
ii. Repair any deficiencies of the pipes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer;
and
iii. Flush with potable water the temporary sewer pipes prior to abandoning
them.
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Traffic:
71. Update the existing 8 -foot bike lane on the cast side of La Media Rd. by re -striping
to a 6 -foot bike lane with a 2 -foot buffer, as noted in the approved Tentative Map.
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72. Prior to approval of the grading permit, Applicant shall enter into a maintenance
agreement and grant easements as necessary for any landscaping or other
enhancements proposed within the City right-of-way or such other public areas
required by the City Engineer.
73. Applicant shall pay in -lieu fees equivalent to 1.43 acres to satisfy the parkland
acquisition portion of the Park Acquisition and Development ("PAD") in
accordance with Chapter 17.10 of the CVMC. The construction of 287 attached
multi -family units results in a parkland acquisition obligation of 2.25 acres;
however, after accounting for a parkland acquisition credit of 0.89 acres (equivalent
to 84 single-family units approved in the 2004 SPA but not built), and adding a
2004 SPA parkland outstanding obligation of 0.07 acres, the Project's parkland
acquisition obligation is 1.43 acres which shall be paid at the time of each building
permit issuance of the first 183 attached multifamily units for the Project. The PAD
fee amount shall be based on the rates and type of unit in effect at the time in which
they are due.
74. Applicant shall pay in -lieu fees equivalent to 2.32 acres to satisfy the parkland
development portion of the PAD in accordance with Chapter 17.10 of the CVMC.
The construction of 287 attached multi -family units results in a parkland
development obligation of 2.25 acres plus the 2004 SPA parkland outstanding
obligation of 0.07 acres resulting in 2.32 acres. The PAD fee amount shall be based
on the rates and type of unit in effect at the time in which they are due.
Trails:
75. Prior to occupancy of any buildings proposed on MU -R Lots I through 4, the
Applicant shall complete construction of the applicable portion of the trail located
along the western and northern boundaries of the Project Site as depicted in the
Project's SPA Plan and on the Tentative Map and Conceptual Landscape Plan.
LandscqpingtWalls/Fences:
76. Prior to the approval of the first Final Map for the Project, the Applicant shall
submit a Landscape Master Plan for the entire Project in accordance with the
Landscape Manual and Subdivision Manual, The Landscape Master Plan shall
include a high-level conceptual plan that will set forth the guiding principles and
materials for community and village entry monumentation, a hardscape concept,
trail plan, a wall and fence plan, a master irrigation plan, a master planting plan, a
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brush management plan, a utility coordination plan, a construction phasing plan and
a maintenance responsibility plan. The Landscape Master Plan shall be
implemented in the landscape improvement plans prepared for each phase of the
Project, which shall provide for the detailed application of the master plan at the
time of development of each phase.
77. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase of development, the Applicant
shall provide bonds for the landscape and irrigation improvement plans for
planting, irrigation, construction, erosion control, parks, and trails related to and
located within the boundaries of the affected parcel(s). The amount of the security
for any required improvements not constructed >at the time of grading permit
issuance shall be based on a construction cost estimate approved by the Director of
Development Services or their designee as follows: 1) 110 percent of the approved
estimate if the improvement plans have been approved by the City; 2) 150 percent
of the approved estimate if the improvement plans are being processed by the City;
and 3) 200 percent of the approved estimate if improvement plans have not yet been
submitted for review.
78. Prior to the City 's final inspection of landscaped areas within a parcel, the
Applicant shall install permanent irrigation water meters within the affected
parcel's subdivision boundaries in accordance with the approved landscape
improvement plans and to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services
or their designee.
79. With each subsequent Design Review submittal, the Applicant shall submit a
detailed wall and fencing plan for each affected parcel showing that all Project walls
and fences within the affected parcel's subdivision boundaries comply with the
approved Project SPA Plan, Landscape Master Plan, and other applicable City of
Chula Vista requirements. The plan shall indicate color, materials, height, and
location of freestanding walls, retaining walls, and fences that are to be located
within each parcel. The plan shall also include details such as accurate dimensions
and complete cross-sections showing required walls, adjacent grading, landscaping,
and sidewalk improvements within each parcel.
80. Footings and geosynthetic reinforcement grids for retaining walls shall be
completely within a parcel's property boundary and not encroach onto adjacent
properties, publicly owned areas, and/or park sites without prior approval of the
Director of Development Services or their designee.
81. Prior to the issuance of each grading permit for each phase of the Project, the
Applicant shall prepare, submit, and secure to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development Services or their designee all landscape and irrigation slope erosion
control plans within the applicable subdivision boundary of each phase. All plans
shall be prepared in accordance with the current Chula Vista Landscape Manual
and Grading Ordinance, as may be amended from time to time.
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82. Prior to approval and issuance of the first building permit for each phase of the
Project, the Applicant shall submit landscape improvement plans for approval,
demonstrating that the installed landscape for each phase will comply with the City
of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan (as amended by the Otay Ranch
Village Seven SPA Plan), Landscape Design Manual, Shade Tree Policy, Street
Tree Policy, and the Subdivision Manual, as well as CVMC Chapter 17. 10, CVMC
Chapter 20.12, the Park Facilities Guidelines, and the Landscape Manual, all as
may be amended from time to time.
83. Prior to the final building inspection for a parcel, the Applicant shall have installed
landscape improvements within the subdivision boundaries of each affected parcel
in accordance with the approved landscape improvement plans for the parcel to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development Services or their designee.
Open Space/Assessment:
84. Prior to issuance of the first building permit or other discretionary permits within a
parcel on the Project Site, the Applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of
CVMC Chapter 8.24 (Solid Waste and Litter) and CVMC Chapter 8.25 (Recycling)
to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
Division, These requirements include but are not limited to the following design
requirements:
i. The Applicant shall design the portion of the Project located within each
parcel's subdivision boundaries to comply with the Recycling and Solid
Waste Standards for central collection bin services.
The following ongoing conditions shall apply to the Project Site for as long as it relies on this
approval. -
8 5. Approval of the Project 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.
86. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do agree to fully and completely
reimburse, indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel approved by the City in
writing) and hold harmless the City, its City Council members, Planning
Commission members, officers, employees, and representatives, at its sole cost and
with separate and independent counsel identified by the City, from and against any
and all liabilities, judgment, losses, damages, demands, claims, and costs, including
court costs and attorney's fees (collectively, liabilities), (including any costs and
expenses to prepare the administrative record for any challenge to the Project
Entitlements and/or compiling a response to a California Public Records Act
request(s) to provide the record of proceedings materials for the Project
Entitlements), incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) the City's
approval of the Project, (b) the City's actions on any environmental document
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concerning this Project, and (c) the City's approval or issuance of any other permit
or action, whether discretionary or non -discretionary, in connection with the use(s)
contemplated on the Project Site. The Property Owner and Applicant shall
acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing a copy of this
Resolution 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.
87. 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
Applicant as to any or all of the property.
88. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements and guidelines of the
City of Chula Vista General Plan, the CVMC, the Chula Vista Landscape Manual,
the Chula Vista Subdivision Manual, the Chula Vista Design and Construction
Standards, the Chula Vista Greenbelt Master Plan, the Otay Ranch GDP, the Otay
Ranch Village Seven SPA Plan and supporting documents, the Chula Vista
Development Storm Water Manual, the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master
Plan, the Water Conservation Ordinance, and applicable Chula Vista City Council
policies, all as amended from time to time, unless specifically modified by the
Director of Development Services,
89. If any of the ternis, covenants, or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur
timely, 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, in its sole discretion and notwithstanding
any other provisions or holding of the law, to immediately stop or cease the
inspection or issuance of any form or type of permits or certificates of occupancy
relating to the Project; to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, including
issuance of building permits; to deny or further condition the subsequent approvals
that are derived from the approvals herein granted; to institute and prosecute
litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions; and/or to 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.
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). 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
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apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or other exactions that have been given notice
similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the Statute of Limitations
has previously expired.
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 Office of the City Clerk. 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 corresponding applications for
building permits and/or business licenses be held in abeyance without approval.
DocuSigned by:
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XI. CONFORMANCE WITH CITY SUBDIVISION MANUAL
The City Council does hereby find that the Project is in conformance with the City of Chula
Vista Subdivision Manual, CVMC Chapter 18,12, and the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
It is the intention of the City Council 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.
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Presented by
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Robert A. Vacchi
Interim Director of Development Services
Signed by:
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Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 11 th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
DocuSigned by*
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John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
EDocuSigned by:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
1, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2025-023 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the I Ith day of February 2025.
Executed this I I th day of February 2025.
EDocuSigned by*
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk