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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2005/08/18 Jt. Planning Commission Workshop STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0079 (916)319-2079 FAX (916)319-2179 ~fHirmhlll QIalifnrnia ~rgislaturr DISTRICT OFFICE 678 3RC AVENUE, #105 CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-5844 (619)409-7979 FAX (619) 409-9270 COMMITTEES . AGRICULTURE . BANKING AND FINANCE . BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS SELECT COMMITTEES . CHAIR, URBAN REVITALIZATION . CO-CHAIR LANGUAGE AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT . BIOTECHNOLOGY . CALIFORNIA AND LATIN AMERICAN AFFAIRS . CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL.BEING IN DIVERSE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES . COASTAL PROTECTION . DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . TITLE IX . URBAN YOUTH JUAN VARGAS ASSEMBLYMEMBER, SEVENTY-NINTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE, CHAIR August 17,2005 City ofChula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Honorable Mayor and Council and Members of the Planning Commission, I am writing to enthusiastically support Mayor Stephen Padilla's suggested modifications and amendments to the Draft General Plan Update. Mayor Padilla's plan will permit some high-rise buildings at key transit locations including H Street between 3rd Avenue and Broadway. This revitalization ofthe downtown Chula Vista area will result in more than one hundred million dollars of new property tax revenues over the life of the redevelopment zone, By law, all of the new property tax revenues are captured by the City of Chula Vista and will be spent in the City of Chula Vista, much of going towards local schools. In addition to this new revenue, the General Plan would also bring in money for local parks, streets, and the police and fire departments. The General Plan would also encourage the development of new small businesses, such as small shops, diners, and delis, which could possibly set-off a revitalization of downtown, bringing back restaurants and businesses, This redevelopment would also create hundreds of new construction jobs, stimulating the local economy and providing valuable new dollars for local retail stores and other businesses. I firmly believe that Mayor Padilla has the City ofChula Vista's best interests in mind. The City's General Plan incorporates the concept of smart growth by encouraging development near major freeways and public transportation, Again, I give Mayor Padilla's suggestions to the Draft General Plan Update my full support, Thank you for your consideration of my recommendation. 1fT can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office at (619) 409-7979. Si corely, (j N VARG~ ssembly Member 79th District Printed on Recycled Paper ~-- .\\ The Corky McMillin Companies Realty. Mortgage. Land Development. Homes. Commercial --~ I August 18, 2005 City ofChula Vista Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 RE: Chula Vista General Plan Update Dear Mayor Padilla and City Councilmembers, Over the last couple of years, the McMillin Companies has been actively engaged in the City's ongoing update of the General Plan and the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP). We have worked diligently with staff to evaluate the changes proposed in the plan update and how those amendments affect our ownerships, most particularly our Eastern Urban Center (EUC) property. We believe the discussions have been productive and we appreciate the staffs willingness to meet with us to discuss our concerns. Ultimately our goal has been to ensure that the EUC remains a viable project that can fulfill the vision which is contemplated for it in the Otay Ranch GDP. One of the most significant issues facing the EUC is the City's decision to apply a "floating" designation for a high school in the property, and to adjust the permitted land uses in the EUC to provide the acreage necessary for the school. The rationale for this floating designation being placed in the EUC was the demographic analysis in the previously circulated draft Enviromnentallmpact Report which identified a need for one additional high school site in Otay Ranch. This earlier analysis was supported by the Sweetwater High School District's letter to the City of March 22, 2005 in which they agreed that an additional high school site is needed on the east side of SR125. Since that time, a number of events have occurred. These include: . The City formally disagreed with the District's demographic analysis and provided information to the District showing that the development potential of Otay Ranch east of SRI25 had been reduced due to the significant sales of development land in Villages 14, 15,16 and 19 for habitat mitigation purposes; and . The District has concluded that a joint high school and middle school will be developed on the Village II middle school site on the east side ofSR125; and . The District reviewed their demographic analysis and submitted a formal letter to the City for inclusion in the General Plan Update which concluded that with the designation ..\\ ~kMillin Really ..\\ McMillin "Mortgage ..\\ McMHlin Land Development ..\\ McMillin Homes ..\\ McMillin Commt~rdal Mailing Address: p.o. Box 85104 . San Diego, CA 92186-5104 2750 Womble Road . San Diego, CA 92106 TEL (619) 477-4117 . FAX (619) 794-1604 www.mcmillin.com of the site in Village II, a high school in the EVC would "not be required, nor is it compatible with the educational needs of the District" (copy attached). The letter does specifically request an additional high school be designated on the west side of SR125. The letter also advocates an Adult Education Facility in the EVC and McMillin is working with the District to understand the programming needs for that facility. Based on the recent events, the continued presence of a high school designation in the EVC is clearly unnecessary and according the District, undesirable. With the designation of the site in Village II, there is no demographic analysis, by either the City or the high school district, that warrants another high school on the east side of SR125. However, based on discussions with staff, it appears that the designation will continue to appear in the General Plan in the EVC, on the opposite side of SRI25 from where the District states the high school needs to be. A legal nexus for this designation is lacking and the McMillin Companies strongly advocates removal of this designation prior to the release of the recirculated Environmental Impact Report. It is also important to note that any designation for public facilities in the proposed General Plan must be based on the need created by the land uses that are being considered in the document. Again, there is no legal basis for establishing a designation, floating or otherwise, for possible future development which is not a part of, or even contemplated by, this update. Any future plan amendments should be judged on their merits, and should be required to provide facilities sufficient to serve their projects. Other landowners should not be required to provide public facilities in the current update process for what is now speculative, future development. We look forward to reviewing the recirculated draft Environmental Impact Report, General Plan and Otay Ranch GDP and to continuing our constructive dialogue with the City on the plan amendments. Sincerely, Cc: Dave Rowlands, City Manager Jim Sandoval, Director of Planning and Building Tony Lettieri Ken Baumgartner Guy Asaro Christopher Garrett, Latham and Watkins I I , ( \~ ~EnlVATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING DEPARTMENT Katherine Tanner Assistant Director of Planning & Construction July 21, 2005 Mr. Mark Stephens Principal Planner City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 92910 RE: City of Chula Vista Draft Plan/Otay Ranch General Development Plan Dear Mr. Stephens: The Sweetwater Union High School District would like to update its letter of March 22, 2005 concerning the draft Plan/Otay Ranch General Development Plan. The District is currently planning a middle school/high school that would be located in Village II at the intersection of Eastlake Parkway and Hunte Parkway that has been designated as a middle school site. This school is contemplated to provide an educational program for 3,000 seventh through twelfth grade students. With the location of this school in Village II, a high school would not be required, nor is it compatible with the educational needs of the District, in the EUe. ...... In addition to the middle school/high school noted above, the District enrollment projections show a need for an additional high school and middle school to be located in Village 8. With the continued increase in new development and associated population, the District's adult education program will need space in the Eastern Urban Center as has been noted in previous plans. A reservation of land for the purpose of constructing an adult education center should be noted in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan. Thank you for the opportunity to provide our comments on this plan. Sincerely, ;1 / ~~~~ (.../ ~kherine Tanner Cc: Katy Wright, Director of Planning and Construction 1130 FIFTH AVENUE CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA 91911 PHONE (619) 691-5553 FAX (619) 420-0339 Ltr.CityCV.CEQA Compliance.l0.28.04 I I MICHAEL A. GREEN 227 3RD AVENUE CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910-2710 (619) 4254020 F~(619)425-9709 August 18, 2005 Mayor/Chair and Council/Commission Members City Council/ Planning Commission City ofChula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Re: General Plan Amendment; Treatment of Non-conforming uses Honorable Mayor/Chair and Council/Commission Members: The proposed General Plan Amendment should be amended to avoid putting a property owner in a losing situation. By your actions to change zoning you will be creating many cases where existing uses will suddenly become nonconforming. This is a losing situation for the property owner because under Chula Vista's zoning laws the owner can continue the use or lease for the same use, but not sell without the use conforming to the zoning changes. The problem is the property owner may forced to sell for personal reasons. This creates a losing situation for the property owner because the owner is expected to pioneer the new use which may premature for the area; buyers may not be interested in the property with the new use, except at a lower price. The property owner is unable to sell and can't afford to conform to the zoning without spending a lot of money and risking going out of business. The intent of the City in the past has been just this, to put the burden on the property owner, no matter how financially difficult it may be for the owner to conform. This approach is certainly not justified when the use is reasonable and a service to the public, when the main reason for the change is to provide sales tax income to the City. Why should the property owner be forced to sell at a loss, when the City will be profiting? This is nothing but a tax. This problem could easily be avoided by making new construction or extensive remodeling the trigger for conformance. Or by establishing a grace period during which the property could be sold without conformance. Or by establishing a variance procedure for such situations, where based on demand for the new use or the nature of the property, it would be unreasonable to make the use conform on sale. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ~Q.~ Michael A. Green COMMITTEES . AGRICULTURE . BANKING AND FINANCE . BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS SELECT COMMITTEES . CHAIR. URBAN REVITALIZATION . CO-CHAIR, LANGUAGE AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT . BIOTECHNOLOGY . CALIFORNIA AND LATIN AMERICAN AFFAIRS . CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING IN DIVERSE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES . COASTAL PROTECTION . DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . TITLE IX . URBAN YOUTH I I STATE CAPITOL P_O_ BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0079 (916)319-2079 FAX (916) 319-2179 DISTRICT OFFICE 678 3~D AVENUE, #105 CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-5844 (619) 409-7979 FAX (619) 409-9270 ~ss-emhlu <futlifarnht ?!i-egisbfur-e JUAN VARGAS ASSEMBLYMEMBER, SEVENTY-NINTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE, CHAIR August 17,2005 City ofChula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Honorable Mayor and Council and Members of the Planning Commission, I am writing to enthusiastically support Mayor Stephen Padilla's suggested modifications and amendments to the Draft General Plan Update. Mayor Padilla's plan will permit some high-rise buildings at key transit locations including H Street between 3rd Avenue and Broadway. This revitalization of the downtown Chula Vista area will result in more than one hundred million dollars of new property tax revenues over the life of the redevelopment zone. By law, all of the new property tax revenues are captured by the City of Chula Vista and will be spent in the City of Chula Vista, much of going towards local schools. In addition to this new revenue, the General Plan would also bring in money for local parks, streets, and the police and fire departments. The General Plan would also encourage the development of new small businesses, such as small shops, diners, and delis, which could possibly set-off a revitalization of downtown, bringing back restaurants and businesses. This redevelopment would also create hundreds of new construction jobs, stimulating the local economy and providing valuable new dollars for local retail stores and other businesses. I firmly believe that Mayor Padilla has the City ofChula Vista's best interests in mind. The City's General Plan incorporates the concept of smart growth by encouraging development near major freeways and public transportation. Again, I give Mayor Padilla's suggestions to the Draft General Plan Update my full support. Thank you for your consideration of my recommendation. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office at (619) 409-7979. s ~::At!:r ssembly Member 79th District ,,,.<;1_ ""_1::1::-"" - Printed on Recycled Paper ~ ----. I Haol H. BUlch 80 H St Chul. Vlst. Tel: 819-420-1535 18 August 2005 \ To the City Council Of the City of Chul. VI.ta And the Planning Commission Ladles and Gentlemen, My family has lived In Chula Vista for 51 years now. Our four children grew up In Chula Vista .nd gr.duat.... from local schools. Chula Vlst. Is our Hom. Town. We would like to retain our small town .tmosph.re. The proposed High Rls. buildings on H St certainly would destroy our quaint. dear little Chula VIsta. My family and all my friends and relatives are opposed to the construction of the Espanada Project as propos.d. . , , I have personally talked to 121 homeowners In my n.lghborhood who all slgn.d a petition to not build the High Rls. buildings on H St. Will you consider citizens opinion? Very sincerely, ,-r ;;f Jj 0L- i/'/ ~ J/ 7c}.,,<> /_./,.. U_. Hans H. Busch HONORABLE REPRESENTIVES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MY NAME IS MARK CROSHIER - RESIDENCE. 961 BUCKAROO LANE BONITA/CHULAVISTA FIRST WANT TO COMMEND YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THIS CITY WHICH IS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART. AS MOST MIGHT KNOW I WAS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HERE. TO NIGHT I COME BEFORE AS A SELF APPOINTED HISTORIAN. I CAN TAKE YOU BACK INTO THE MID-FIFTIES: THERE MAY BE OTHERS AMONG US HERE THAT CAN TAKE YOU BACK FURTHER THAN THAT. BUT FIRST WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS COMMENT; RESENTL Y I BROUGHT TO THE ETHIC COMMI1TEE, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER A SITUATION THAT I THOUGHT WORTHY OF REVIEW. FOR DOING SO HAVE TAKEN A COUPLE OF HITS IN THE PAPER(S). ] NOW EXPECT TO TAKE SOME ADDIONAL FLACK BECAUSE OF MY PRESENCE BEFORE YOU TONIGHT. FOR THOSE THAT KNOW ME, NOT ONE TO RUN OR HIDE FROM WHAT I DO, OR MY BELIEFS. WHEN I WAS A DETECTIVE IN VIOLENT CRIMES, I WAS THE VOICE OF THE VICTIM, AND FOR THOSE NOT ABLE TO REPRESENT THEM SELVES. ] BELIEVE THAT MY THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS ARE OF THE MAJORITY. WHO IN TRUST THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THIS CITY TO YOU. IN THE FIFTIES: HAD RAIL ROAD TRACKS DOWN THIRD AVE.. PACKING HOUSES @ BOTH 3& K & 4'" & F., GOVERNMENT HOUSING AT BRDWY & H ST & @HILLTOP & J ST. AND WITH IT A FORESTY FIRE STATION. YES, AND A SEWER PLANT @ FOOT OF J ST., AND LIKE OUR NEIGHBORS TO THE SOUTH, WOULD PUMP INTO THE BAY WHEN OVER WADED. THESE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOW WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL SHOPPING CENTER ON BROADWAY AND EQUALLY BEAUTIUL MARINA ON OUR BAY FRONT. THEN MORE RESENTLY, THE POWER PLANT, OH SO UGLY, IT USE TO CLEAR ITS STACK OFTEN AND IN DOING SO, US TO THE EAST OF THEM WOULD GET BLACK SNOW. 1 I YES, EVER SO UGLY, BUT WITH THEM, ROHR & OTHERS WHO WERE, & ARE STILL PAYING GOOD TAXES ARE FINANCING THIS GROWING CITY. FOLKS, WE WERE POOR. BELIEVE ME, WHEN OTHER AGENCIES HAD HAND ME DOWNS WE GOT THEM. NOW MORE TO THE POINT; AT FREDRICKA MANOR A HIGH RISE WAS CONSTRUCTED. IN NO WAY HAS IT DISRUPTED THAT RESIDENCIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD. THERE ARE MANY SENIOR ENJOYING THEIR REMAINING DAYS THERE. NEXT CAME THE TOWER IN THE TWO HUNDRED F ST.. THIS IN A COMBINATION RESIDENTIAL & THIRD AVE BUSINESS DISTRICT. AGAIN ITS PRESENCE HAS IN NO WAY TAKEN FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD. BUT HAS GIVEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO OUR SENIORS. I DO NOT KNOW THE BUILDER OF THE CONSTRUCTION IN THE THREE HURDRED H ST. NOR DO I HAVE A PROMISE TO ONE OF THE MILLION DOLLAR CONDOS. I THINK HE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BUILD & THOSE THAT CAN AFFORD THE RENT OR BUYING, BE ABLE TO DO SO. I SEE THE RIGHT FOR THOSE TO VOICE THEIR FEELINGS; JUST I SHOULD BE ALWWED TO DO THE SAME. NOT ONLY DO I CONSIDER MY SELF A REALIST, BUT AM WISE ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT THINGS HAVE TO PROGRESS IF THE PEOPLE WANT TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BEST AND HIGHEST PAID FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE PERSONEL. LIKE I SAID, BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT, WHEN THIS CITY WAS HARD PUT FOR FUNDS. NOW AS VISIONARY: SEE A CORIDOR OF MANY HIGH RISE BUILDINGS FROM THIRD AVE TO THE BAY ON H ST., IT I BELIEVE, WILL BRING A BETTER STANDARD OF LIFE TO THE AREA AS IT HAS NEVER SEEN BEFORE. IN THE NOT TO FAR FUTURE. THE COURT HOUSE (ii) THIRD AND H ST. WILL BE TORN DOWN AND REPLACED WITH A TALL STRUTURE, AS ITS NOT GOING A WAY AND FOR IT TO WORK WILL HAVE TO GO UP. YES, YES TO BE INCLUDED IN THAT MAJOR DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR BAY FRONT, EITHER MOVING OR GIVING A FACE LIFT TO THE POWER PLANT AND PUTTING THE FEEDER LINES LEAVING IT UNDER GROUND. I I I MIGHT NOT BE AROUND TO SEE AND ENJOY WHAT YOU AND THE COUNCILS AFTER YOU HAVE DONE WITH THIS EARTH, THAT ONCE WAS WITH FRUIT TREE. FIELDS OF PRODUCE AND FEW HOUSE. I THANK YOU & GOOD NIGHT I I Good Evening My name is Shirley Meyer and I live in the Castle Park area. I am strongly opposed to any buildings over 7 stories anywhere in Chula Vista. I wonder if your parents neglected to teach you to finish one project before you start another. Shouldn't we fmish putting sidewalks in needed areas before we proceed with these elaborate redevelopment plans? Thank you I Mirrot; Mirror On the Roof ~ '- . r r ~ . l n James Bond movies, helio- stats sun-trackinll mirrors- ~~~'''':':'';::*_~'''''''~''''''i>i1~,,,~, "~'\':,;::";'-;. can be turned into death rays. Now they will be us(!d to sh(!d ~-~"."-""\"-:,,>"-'-':~" ..'...........-. soa:n1:Ji9~~ ~Ilr ~()~~~M,~"~~~~n. At a cost of $355,000, three he- Iiostats have been installed on the roof of a new 23-story build- ing in Battery Park City, near Wall Street. The goal is to cap~",r.~ precious sunliflht, then b,;;;;it , into a pa,{k .i)e~~!,. Computers "-"- """"'~' . will help the mirrors track the movement of the sun. The profu- siop of tall, c1()sely pa,9<.eCfbllild- ~ ~,~~' .- -':', ",',"'-,,: ings in New Vork~ttymeansthat th:' sun isotinvt;Tble-fc; oniY a ." . .-'.,.", ..._".__.^'-.,....~_.,,-,...... .". few hours a day. ,~ """.:'~'"'... ""~!.r:_~ PARADE · AUGUST 14, 2005 · PAGE 17 -1 tJ '" ,<>- " \J'- Ul ~ t.J .I """ . VI ~ '2: . - ~ .::5 -c: U) CS'" .- -C OJ 1- ~f '... c.J "Co ." J\ ~ V J\ '" ~ .... .~ tT\\ ~.~ .- ~ 0 - V1 >Q: " - \.1 ~ ~ \J . :! ~ 0 0 ...... -0 U .C/t .... >--;> ... ~ " "- ~ '" (J - ", :S ~ -Ii: '--, ~ ~ U " , :t d " &. - "- Cl.. .; August 18, 2005 6:00 p.m. JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION . J~".ll e under penalty of perjury that I am ..""ployed by the City of Chula Vista in the. e)Ttlce of the City Clerk and that I posted this document on the bulletin board according to "<0" 1\01 "q""~".. ~ . Dated f1f0-" Signed ri ;9-- Council Chambers 276 Fourth Avenue Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla Planning Commissioners: Bensoussan, Felber, Horn, Madrid, Nordstrom, Tripp and Chair Cortes PUBLIC HEARING The following item has been advertised as a public hearing as required by law. If you wish to speak on the item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - OVERVIEW OF WESTERN CHULA VISTA LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PROPOSALS, AND PROPOSED DRAFT EDITS TO THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DOCUMENT. This is the third in a series of three General Plan Update (GPU) workshops with the Planning Commission and City Council, and will focus on the Land Use and Transportation proposals in western Chula Vista, including both the Southwest and Northwest Planning Areas. The workshop is intended to provide information to, and allow questions and dialog among, the Commissioners and Council toward preparing them in advance of taking action on the GPU at public hearings currently anticipated in October 2005. Staff recommendations: (I) That the Planning Commission provide its input and any recommendations regarding the report, and staff s proposed text edits, to the City Council for their consideration; and (2) That the City Council accept the report, provide any input and direction to staff and authorize staff to complete the edits pursuant to such direction, for release for formal public review. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons speaking during Oral Communications may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. ADJOURNMENT Council to the Regular City Council Meeting of August 23, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and Planning Commission to the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 24, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor and City Council City Of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 OlY Of 619.691.5044 - 619.476.5379 Fax CHUIA VISTA MEMO Tuesday, August 16, 2005 TO: The Honorable Members of the City CouncJ and Planning Commission FROM: Mayor Stephen C. Padilla RE: Suggested Modifications/Amendments to Draft General plan Update I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the members of the Advisory Committee, to the members of the Planning Commission, Council, and most especially our staff and consultant team for their diligent efforts in preparing this significant document. It is my strong personal belief that this document should be comprehensive, broad and flexible to clearly frame and accommodate guidelines for the future of our city. I am impressed and encouraged by the continuing high degree of community dialogue and by the countless pieces of information that I as one member of the council have received from various quarters within our community. There is no doubt that we all seek to make the city of Chula Vista the very best that it can be. I respectfully request consideration of the following revisions to the draft General Plan Update text, which I present for our discussion at the workshop of August 18. I provide this information for your use in preparation for that workshop and discussion. In general, I am supportive of the revised draft language that has been prepared and is before us for discussion. There are, however, some key areas, which I believe warrant revision. They are as follows: Transit Focused Areas And Corridors There has been much debate and discussion about the appropriate location of higher density and high-rise development in downtown Chula Vista. There are a variety of opinions and public opinion surveys, which reflect a variety of viewpoints on this matter. One thing is clear, it is an area that should be handled with diligence and is one of concern and importance to the community as a whole. I greatly respect the expression by some in our community to be careful and attentive to the impacts the high-density high-rise construction may have on the current character and streetscape of the city. It is important to balance guidelines on design intensity and appropriate location of taller structures against their positive and negative impacts. The draft General Plan Update identifies three primary areas as "transit focused" in the urban core; two around the existing E Street and H Street trolley stations, and the third around the future station on H Street near Third Avenue. The fourth area, of course, is the Eastern Urban Center in Otay Ranch. The current draft language includes all of these areas as appropriate for high-rise development with qualifying discretionary review to occur in cases of proposed high rises in these locations (Section 7.2, Objective LUT 2 draft revisions). It is my understanding that a recent discussion of the Advisory Committee has expressed a desire to exclude the Third and H Street designation and leave only the remaining TF As at E Street and H Street. It is also my understanding there was a recommendation for an accompanying 90-foot height limit citywide. I would like to convey some thoughts for your consideration: · The character ofH Street from Third A venue proceeding west to the 1-5 is of primarily commercial nature with some residential mixed use. The South County Regional Center and Superior Court, medical offices, Gateway and Gateway II, four separate bank facilities, a major hospital and medical facility at Scripps, a major commercial center in the Chula Vista Center, numerous restaurants, retail businesses and professional offices are the predominant land use as we progress west to the H Street trolley. In addition, H Street appears to be an urban arterial as noted in section 5.57 of the draft and as such serves as a major entryway with the potential to support multi-modal trip making, transit stations and pedestrian amenities. It is clear that this segment ofH Street as it progresses west could be characterized as a clear potential transition area from the Third Avenue Village to more intense commercial and mixed uses. · I strongly believe that this H Street segment should be designated a "transit focused" transit corridor due to its connection of the I-5/H Street trolley station with the proposed downtown transit loop and connecting our Bayfront, 1-5, Broadway and the Third Avenue Village area. Many of the existing surrounding land uses either currently are or are potentially large scale such as the Chula Vista Center and hospital sites. I believe it appropriate in this corridor for medium to high density uses as well as mid to high-rise levels with respect to height. It should be included along with the designations at E StreetJI-5 and the Eastern Urban Center as a transit focused corridor. I support and recommend that we retain the draft language that requires discretionary review of high- rise projects to require specific designs and public amenities (Section 7.2, Objective LUT 2, draft revisions). I believe that the market conditions now and many years in the future should dictate whether individual projects are mid or high-rise in these areas, and I re- emphasize that any high-rise project should meet the criteria cited. · It should be pointed out with respect to the Chula Vista Center and current Scripps Hospital site that these are large scale prominent uses which abut this corridor and consume when taken together a significant portion of the segment. They are critical professional and commercial uses, which provide important local and regional services to the community. It has long been our desire as a community to see future options for both the Chula Vista Center and the hospital explored in the way of expansions and improvements. With respect to the Chula Vista Center, General Plan Update discussions have included changed zoning for more flexible uses and possible relocation of the Center further to the west. In addition, Scripps Hospital has indicated a desire to maximize the use of their property to give them the financial ability to provide improvements and expansions to their facility such as retrofitting, adding new services and possibly providing housing for seniors. Given the importance of these large scale facilities and the amount of the H Street corridor which they occupy and the fact this portion of the segment rests along a current and future major transit route between the transit focused areas already identified by staff at H Street, I-5 and the Third and H area, I believe this is further justification that this corridor should be designated as transit focused and appropriate for higher density and mid to high-rise height levels. It is important at this general plan stage, at a minimum, that we allow for potential mid to high-rise development in this area and allow market forces to drive and decide whether specific buildings will be mid or high-rise and at what point in time they may be feasible. In addition, these sites should be the subject of future special study for more detailed analysis on building massing, FARs, design guidelines, as well as possible zoning changes. Again, at a minimum, I believe we should include these areas and the H Street corridor as transit focused and indicate that they are appropriate for higher density and mid to high-rise uses subject to the market conditions and subject to our discretionary review criteria for high-rise construction. It should be noted that even with this amendment and the designations ofI-5/E Street trolley, I- 5/H Street trolley and the H Street corridor to Third Avenue, as transit focused, that 85 to 90% of allowable building heights within the urban core would not be high-rise development. I think this also appropriately reflects sensitivity to continuing landform character of Chula Vista's historic downtown, while allowing Chula Vista to capture the benefits of higher density high-rise development where appropriate. I believe the size of the Urban Core is sufficiently large enough to accommodate a mix of densities and building heights and forms in a way that will increase community benefits and contribute to improvements while respecting areas of the core which should remain low intensity, low scale and quaint such as a the Third Avenue Village area. I would also like to point out with respect to proj ects that would be approved for high-rise construction; there are significant environmental advantages to building density vertically rather than horizontally which should not be forgotten. Tbese include less environmental impact to land use patterns, the ability to provide adequate public spaces, parks, open space and amenities and the narrowing of structures with respect to promenade and appropriate view corridors. I respectfully request the Commission and Council keep in mind the very real relationship between density and sometimes height and the ability to provide community benefits such as funding infrastructure, public spaces and amenities, and that you do not unduly restrict the ability for appropriate density and height in the appropriate locations. I believe a flat height limitation citywide is not good land use policy. However, with these transit focused area designations the balance of the Urban Core would keep the current or potentially lower height limits which would seem to make a unifonn 90 foot height limit citywide redundant. Therefore, I would request consideration of the attached draft language to section 7.2 Urban Design and Fonn, which reflects related edits to staffs' proposals. Historic Preservation Some community input has provided specific draft language with respect to historic preservation, which I believe is of importance and should be included. I know that staff has included some historic preservation language in their draft. I would request the Commission and Council consider some of the suggested language as follows: · Proposed New LUT 11.1 (Replacement): Establish a fonnalized process for historic preservation by evaluating requirements for certified local government status as defined by the state historic preservation office. . Proposed New LUT 11.3 (Revised): Adopt historic preservation ordinance that implements the goals established by the City Council in February 2000; the City Council strategic themes of 2003; and the document "Eva! uation of Historic Preservation in Chula Vista." · Proposed New LUT 11.4 (Revised): Conduct an objective and comprehensive citywide review of Chula Vista's historical assets for the purpose of establishing a list of buildings appropriate for formal historical designation. Environmental Justice I would like to note suggested revisions provided by Environmental Health Coalition, which I believe are worthy of our support. As has been pointed out, in 2003, Environmental Justice or (EJ) was specifically added to the state guideline on general plans. Our staff has made a good effort at this language and I am supportive of proposed staffrevisions to policies EE23.3 and EE7.5. Chula Vista has a remarkable environmental policy record and reputation. We should take an assertive step in adopting the Regional Energy Strategy goal of satisfying 40% of the region's energy needs with renewable energy by 2030. Although a goal and not a mandate, it is a most appropriate goal. · Policy EE 23.3 be amended to read: Avoid citing industrial facilities and uses that pose a significant hazard to human health and safety in proximity to schools or residential dwellings. · Policy EE 7.5 be amended to read: Pursue 40% citywide electricity supply fTom clean renewable sources by 2017. It is important to remember that policies for future development protect the health of our community with respect to toxic emitters. A health risk assessment alone is never sufficient in my opinion to achieve adequate protections for our community and so I believe the staff language is not strong enough. I request discussion and consideration of the following: . Policy EE 6.4 be amended to read: Avoid citing new or re-powered energy generation facilities and other major toxic air emitters within 1000 feet of the sensitive receiver or the placement of a sensitive receiver within 1000 feet of a major toxic emitter. Finally, although not a request for consideration of a revision in the text, I believe the need will exist for the Council, Agency and CYRC in the future to examine the Chula Vista Center commercial site and the Scripps Hospital site for further detailed special study as indicated earlier. In addition, I believe it will be necessary for market studies to address the relative impact of increased urban development in the downtown core and the Eastern Urban Center in Otay Ranch and the relationship and impacts of each on the other. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP AGENDA STATEMENT Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 08/18/05 SUBMITTED BY: Report!Presentation; General Plan Update- overview of Western Chula Vista land use and transportation proposals, and proposed draft edits to the Draft General Plan Update docu~e~ Director OfPl~.'. and BUildin, CitYManage~ 4/5thsVote: Yes_ Nol) ITEM TITLE: REVIEWED BY: As the Council and Commission are aware from previous reports, the proposed, Draft General Plan Update (GPU) document, related amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (ORGDP), and the accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) were released for a 45-daypublic review on December 31,2004. During the 45-day review period noted above, nearly 100 written and verbal comments were made regarding the Draft GPU and Draft EIR. Many of these were related to western Chula Vista. Given those comments, it was determined in March that the City would pause in order to consider making changes to the GPU document, and to revise and re-circulate the Draft EIR, for another round of public review. As a result, the third workshop to review land use and transportation proposals for western Chula Vista was postponed. Staff has since prepared proposed, draft revisions to the GPU document in response to comments, and has worked with the EIR consultant to prepare a revised Draft EIR. Given this, it is appropriate to have the western Chula Vista workshop, and to review the proposed General Plan Update text edits with the Planning Commission and City Council prior to their release for formal public review. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the report, provide any input and direction to staff and authorize staff to complete the edits pursuant to such direction, for release for formal public review. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission provide its input and any recommendations regarding the report, and staffs proposed text edits, to the City Council for their consideration. The GPU Steering Committee held meetings on July 14 and August 8, 2005, to review and discuss staffs proposed edits to the GPU text. They provided input and voted to forward alternative provisions regarding community character and building heights. Those are presented Page 2, Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 presented in brief in this report, and staff will provide the Commission and Council with a further overview of those inputs and provisions at the workshop. DISCUSSION: Background Release of the GPU, ORGDP amendments and the related DEIR in December 2004, culminated approximately three years of extensive work and effort on the part of the four citizen committees, staff and several technical consultants. The efforts also included periodic briefings and presentations to the both the Commission and the Council, and several community meetings. Given the length of time, the amount of work, and the breadth of the subject matter covered in these documents, a series of three joint Planning Commission and City Council workshops were scheduled to orient the Commission and Council to the final draft documents, and provide an ,overview of document contents, proposals and recommendations. The first two of those workshops covered an overview of the process and documents, and a review of land use and transportation proposals in eastern Chula Vista, and were held on February IS and February 24, 2005 respectively. As noted earlier, based on the comments received during the first public review period, the City made a decision in March to pause the process in order to consider making changes to the GPU document, and to revise and re-circulate the Draft EIR, for another round of public review. As a result, the third workshop to review land use and transportation proposals for western Chula Vista was postponed. Now that staff has prepared proposed revisions to the Draft GPU, it is appropriate to have the western Chula Vista workshop, and to review the proposed General Plan Update text edits with the Planning Commission and City Council, and to receive Council direction and input. Workshop Purpose and Format Similar to the prior workshops on the overall GPU and the Eastern Area land use and transportation proposals, this workshop will afford opportunity for both bodies to refresh themselves with the GPU document prior to recommencing formal public review, and prior to formal actions on the documents in hearings anticipated for OctoberlNovember 2005. The focus will be on the overall land use and transportation plans for both the Southwest (SW) and Northwest (NW) Planning Areas, the associated key issues addressed by the Plan, as well as on the staff proposed edits to the ,GPU document in response to prior public comments. In addition, staff will present recommendations from the Steering Committee in response to their review of staffs proposed edits, as well as an additional urban form option for the H Street corridor based on property owner's and other input. Focusing on western Chula Vista, this workshop will provide the Planning Commission and City Council with an overview and refresher of the input process, covering the Vision and Themes developed through the Visioneering program and citizen committees, a summary of the community's key issues and inputs, and how those are considered in both the Land Use and Transportation plans, as well as through policy in the GPU document. Consultants used in Page 3, Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 preparation of the GPU will also be present to review key factors and influences and to answer questions. While the workshop is a public meeting, the primary purpose is for staff to update the Commission and Council and allow them to discuss the proposals, and provide any direction and input to staff as to proposed GPU text edits Following is an overview of the main components: I . Overview of Plan Inputs and Direction- staff will present an overview of community input, outlining the major components of the public outreach and input process. This will highlight the resulting General Plan Themes and the relationship to how organization of the proposed General Plan was developed, how key topics align with the Themes and Council's five Strategic Initiatives, and how the Plan's major proposals align with community and committee inputs. . Preparation and Evaluation of Altematives- staff will review the initial land use alternatives within the SW and NW, technical evaluations, and key considerations leading to preparation ofthe Preferred Alternative. This will also include regional factors and the strategic relationship of related, major planning programs such as SANDAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan, and the City's Economic Development Strategy. . Overview of Issues- staff will present a summary of key issues of public discussion within both the SW and NW Planning Areas, and the policy matters before the Planning Commission and City Council on such topics as community character, urban design and form, protection of stable neighborhoods, and historic preservation. . Overview of Staffs Proposed GPU Text Edits- this will include a brief summary of staffs proposed edits to the GPU text in response to the above issues, and stemming from prior public comment. A copy of those proposed edits is presented in Attachment I. The edits are shown in a "strike/underline" fashion, and the document contains only those portions of the GPU that are proposed for change. The changes are essentially of three types; omissions and clean up, minor editorial and document connectivity, and substantive new or amended text on key topics. A summary list of which edits relate to each of the three types is also included for reference. The edits document is arranged in sequential order of the GPU document originally distributed, starting with Chapter 3 and ending with Chapter II. To the right of the section heading, you will see a page reference in parentheses, such as (page LUT-47) or (PFS-I0). This refers to the actual Element page number in the large General Plan document previously distributed for public review. . Remarks by Consultants - to highlight the influence of regional and local factors on the GPU's proposals, and to verify some of the plan's key technical foundations. This will Page 4, Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 include Mr. William Anderson of Economics Research Associates who conducted fiscal and economic evaluations, and Mr. Walter Kieser of Economics & Planning Systems, Inc., on community revitalization, growth management and urban standards. . Commission and Council Ouestions, Comments and Direction- regarding the GPU proposals and presentation. . Public Comment - an opportunity for members of the public in attendance to provide comments to the Commission and Council One of the major issues associated with the draft General Plan Update as it pertains to western Chula Vista is the subject of building height. There have been three basic alternatives raised, comprised of those of staff, the Steering Committee and the business community. . Staff s Recommendations- as presented in Attachment I, staff is proposing a new section in the Land Use and Transportation Element, Section 7.2 - Urban Design and Form, which clarifies the intents for taller (high-rise) building forms with the three TF As in the Northwest Area, along with a new Objective LUT 2 and related policies. The policies would guide proposals for any high-rise development through a discretionary review, and subject to performance standards. These include such items as unique signature architecture, public benefits and amenities, and massing and design that reflect appropriate transitions to surrounding areas. Conformance with these provisions is also carried forward in revised policies for each of the more localized districts involving the three TF As. . Steering Committee Recommendations- as noted earlier, staffs proposed edits were presented to the GPU Steering Committee at a meeting on Julyl4, and discussed by them further on August 8. Along with various other comments on content and format, the Steering Committee voted (unanimously with one abstention), in response to proposals presented by Committee member Aguilar, to support and forward two major recommendations regarding urban form in the Northwest Area. . The first is to add an eighth 'Theme" entitled "Harmonizing Change in Olde Chula Vista" to the seven General Plan Themes presented in Chapter 4 (Vision and Themes) of the GPU. The "harmonizing change" concept is borrowed from the City of Pasadena's General Plan, and in short, would promote preservation of the character and scale of the area, including its traditional urban design and form, and historic elements. The Committee did not vote on specific wording or content beyond that submitted by member Aguilar, but rather on adding the concept. Staff response- With regard to western Chula Vista, many of the aspects staff understands relate to "harmonizing change" are already present within the context of the proposed, preferred plan and policies, as well as the staff edits in Attachment 1. In summary, these include the following: Page 5, Item No,: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 Protection of Stable Neighborhoods - most of the traditional, single-family neighborhoods are outside proposed GPU areas of change, and will remain as such. For areas adjacent to proposed areas of change, polices regarding edges, transitions, and the minimization of spill-over effects have also been included. Community Character- substantial additional text has been proposed by staff to define and clarify the importance of maintaining community character as revitalization and redevelopment occur. Substantial additional policy has also been provided regarding urban form to address the interfacing of new development and redevelopment with stable neighborhood areas, and to ensure that appropriate transitions and interfaces are created. Urban form provisions for the downtown Third Avenue area limit building forms to predominately low-rise (1-3 stories along street frontages), with mid-rise stepping up and away in 4 to 7 story configurations. Proposed policies address a focus on maintaining the '"village" character of the area. Historic Preservation - staff s proposed edits significantly clarify and expand policies regarding the importance of historic preservation. To the extent that this body of policy is referenced through introduction of this proposed new Theme, then the addition of '"harmonizing change" would be supportive of the proposed GPU as currently drafted. If the intent of the language is to limit new development to the type and scale of that which exists today, it would be in conflict with GPU proposals. . The second change is to add policy to the Land Use and Transportation Element to the effect that all buildings in the City would be limited to not more than 90 feet in height, with the exception of four locations; I-5/E Street trolley station area, I-5/H Street trolley station area, the Bayfront, and the Eastern Urban Center. With respect to the proposed GPU, the only area of inconsistency would be the taller ("high-rise") buildings within the proposed Transit Focus Area at H Street and Third Avenue. Staff response- As staff understands, the above proposal is a complementary component of the '"harmonizing change" theme, whereby preservation of the character of the downtown area would be accomplished in-part by limiting building heights to not more than 90 feet (approximately 7 stories). Staff continues to support our position regarding the location and criteria fro high- rise development as noted above (see Attachment I). Page 6, Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 If the City Council supports including the Steering Committee's recommendations either as the preferred alternative, or as an option for consideration, staff would prepare edits/wording necessary to make these recommendations consistent with the overall GPU text. The Steering Committee's proposals would then be presented in the GPU staff report, and would be available for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council during the OctoberlNovember 2005 public hearings. . Option for H Street Corridor- As part of the many recent comments and inputs regarding urban form, and the potential for "high-rise" structures at the two Transit Focus Areas (TF A) on H Street, staff has become aware of the interest of some property owners and the business community regarding the potential for some "high-rise" structures along other portions of the H Street corridor between the two TF As. This would involve the areas on both sides ofH Street between Fourth Avenue and extending west of Broadway, and include such areas as Chula Vista Center and the Scripps medical complex, among others. As proposed, this would not involve any land use changes at this time, but would focus soley on creating the option for taller building forms ("high-rise") to potentially occur within this broader, activity corridor area. Should the City Council direct staff to include this option either as the preferred alternative, or as an another option for consideration, staff would prepare edits/wording necessary to make these recommendations consistent with the overall GPU text, and would include them in the GPU staff report for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council during the OctoberlNovember 2005 public hearings. Staff response- Staff continues to support our position regarding the locations and criteria for high-rise development. If, however, the City Council supports the option of extending the provisions for high-rise development along the H Street corridor, staff would recommend that Council designate it a special study area in conjunction with actions on the GPU, which would call for a subsequent study to evaluate land use designations/intensities, urban form considerations, and related development regulations. Any resulting land use changes and related regulations for the corridor, would be implemented by a future General Plan Amendment, and amendment to Urban Core Specific Plan. Next Steps In the event the City Council does not provide specific direction regarding the three alternatives pertaining to height, all of them will be analyzed in the GPU Draft EIR, and presented for consideration at the hearing in OctoberlNovember 2005. After tonight's meeting, staff will finalize and release the revised Draft General Plan text and the accompanying Draft EIR for a 45-day public review, anticipated to commence in early September. There will be a public hearing before the Planning Commission at the end ofthat 45- day period (mid- October) to close public comment on the Draft EIR. Following that, the Final IEIR will be prepared, and both the Final EIR and General Plan Update documents will be Page 7, Item No.: 1 Meeting Date: 8/18/05 presented for action by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings by early November 2005. FISCAL IMPACT: None. This is primarily an informational workshop. A Fiscal Impact Analysis has been prepared for the GPU, and will be brought forward as part of the public hearings for action on the GPU Attachments 1. Staff proposed draft edits to the GPU text. J:IPlanninglEDlGP Public OutreachlCC-PC Joint Workshop All3 08-18-05 r6.doc DIGEST OF DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDA TE REVISIONS August 9, 200S Backoround The City of Chula Vista Draft General Plan Update document, related draft amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, and an accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Report were released on December 31, 2004 to begin a formal review process. This was the product of an extensive, approximately three-year effort on the part of four citizen committees, staff and technical consultants. Additional public workshops and meetings were held during the early part of 2005. As is often the case in large, long-range plannin projects of this nature, a substantial number of comments we recel d. Base upon ese com nts the City decided to ta e extra ti e to ad ess the ain con erns rais d. Th m st e ensive anQide pread c ~e ts and on erns expresse d ring the revi w pr es dealt itli co munity c ar te" and pa icularl the pote tial for more int nsi e ev lopme t and edevelop e t in certain locales in the 01 er areas of we ter C ul Vista. Wi m y resid ts pe ially co ce ned about the po ntial for tall r b il ing in so e s 0 the air ady deve ped a as of the City, an w th others sup orting is typ f fut re de el nt, the i arranged m eti gs with rep esentaf es of so eft e ost a tiv Iy i 01 ed co m nity interest gr u . City staff has crafted a number of proposed revisions to the Draft General Plan Update and is also completing a revised Draft Environmental Impact Report. The changes to the Draft General Plan Update fall into three broad categories: . "Clean-up" dealing mainly with corrections and the like; . Editorial changes, consisting of further clarifications and cross-referencing; and . More substantive new or amended content, providing additions or revisions designed to respond to many of the review comments received during the public review process. The more substantive revisions can be placed into the following categories: . Community Character, Urban Design & Form, Height . Protecting Stable Neighborhoods, Edges & Transitions, Historic Preservation . Density, Intensity, Population Forecasts . Western Chula Vista Revitalization . Transportation . Environmental . Implementation Context for Changes In reviewing the changes, it is important to keep some key points in mind. No changes have been requested or proposed in most of the document. In focusing on the relatively .1-;<'( 1\ I'"" // fvlC,A / i- In, I 1/1 VI /', <-- iV, /)~!E L.,/ v few areas of controversy, the many areas of general consensus should also be recognized. The General Plan Update adds a number of important, new provisions, including: . A Vision and Themes Chapter . A new Economic Development Element . A new Environmental Element . A new General Plan Implementation Chapter that focuses on how the plan will be carried out. The General Plan is a broad, policy-setting document - more focused efforts such as the Urban Core Specific Plan, the Chula Vista Sa ront Master Plan, the University Stud Are "Fram work Str tegy" a Sectional Ian ing Area SPA) Pia s, for instance, ill fur ish more pecific uidance. The Gene al PI n is an u brella d cume t that dra s :"' I, of oIh ell) to 'ITY ,," :K' ,', m'jo p' .,,~. Th Ci of hula V ta Plan Up ate da ed December 31, 20 4 is the ben hmark ocumen t a pr posed ch nges apply. P ge numbers cite refer ce the n m eri s ste us d in th draft e ral Plan Upda e d cument. The edits are shown in a "strikeout / underline" format, where text proposed to be removed is in a strikeeut pattern, and text additions proposed in an underline pattern. In many instances, some accompanying draft General Plan text is also included, even though changes are not proposed, to provide context and orientation relative to the original Draft General Plan document. The attached document is arranged in sequential order by General Plan Update chapter. Most of the proposed changes are in Chapter 5 - Land Use and Transportation Element, with changes also proposed in Chapter 3 - Chula Vista in Perspective, Chapter 6 - Economic Development Element, Chapter 8 - Public Facilities and Services Element, Chapter 9 - Environmental Element, Chapter 10 - Growth Management Element, and Chapter 11 - General Plan Implementation. Several of the more significant changes proposed are addressed in more than one part of the document. For instance, the topic of urban design and form is introduced in the Land Use and Transportation Element overview of Community Image and Character (Section LUT 3.5), and is addressed in more detail under Planning Factors, Objectives and Policies through a new Section LUT 7.2, which contains a new proposed objective and supporting policies. Section LUT 9.3.8, in turn, addresses urban design and form as it applies more specifically to the Urban Core Subarea. The summary below was created to help guide the reader through the proposed changes. In addition, a tabular summary listing minor clean-up changes, editorial changes and more substantive changes by topic is also attached, with reference to specific sections and page numbers. An earlier version of this material was provided to the General Plan Update Steering Committee. The Steering Committee had an opportunity to review and comment on proposed General Plan Update revisions at their July 14, 2005 and August 8, 2005 meetings, and the Committee made additional recommendations. Summary of Changes A summary of content changes in the attached document is provided below, along with reasons why these changes were made. Chapter 3 - Chula Vista in Perspective . as added to th C mmunity ew Urban Desi n nd Form . Ch pt r . A new section on Redevelopment and Community Benefits (LUT 4.3A) has been added to help explain the potential benefits of revitalization and redevelopment, and how these concepts are woven into the General Plan Update. . More detailed descriptions have been provided in Section LUT 4.6 to distinguish "Focused Areas of Change," "Transitional Areas" and "Stable Residential Neighborhoods" in response to questions about these terms. . The building height discussion in Section LUT 4.7.3 has been refined to indicate that high-rise building heights would be evaluated and moderated based upon criteria in the new Section LUT 7.2, and heights are not intended to be unlimited. . Under Transportation, (in Section LUT 5.3), the street section performance standards and volumes have been revised to reflect a higher Level of Service (LOS) standard (LOS D, rather than LOS E) for new street classifications in the Urban Core. The description of roadway classifications has also been revised for the Urban Core, including the listing of the types of amenities that would typically be provided (Sections LUT 5.4 and 5.5). . A new Urban Design and Form Section LUT 7.2 adds an objective to clarify the limited locations where the highest building intensities and densities and the tallest building forms would occur, and policies to make buildings of eight or more stories subject to a discretionary review process designed to ensure that such buildings are a positive addition to the City through providing: 1) signature architecture, 2) clear public benefits, and 3) appropriate transitions to surrounding areas. . Section LUT 7.3, Preserving and Enhancing Stable Residential Neighborhoods, was bolstered, including policies in that section. Policies for Compatible Land Use and Edge Transitions in Section LUT 7.5 were also strengthened in response to concerns raised about effects of more intensive development on surrounding areas. . In response to comments received, some of the policies under Objective LUT 11 were revised and several others added regarding protection of Chula Vista's important historic resources. . ith . . . Sections LUT 9,5.4,9.5.5,9.5.7 and 9.5.9 provide clarifying direction and policies for the H Street Office Focus Area, Interstate 5 Corridor District, E Street Visitor Focus Area, and H Street Gateway Focus Area, respectively. These areas have been at the heart of much of the dialogue generated on the General Plan Update. Chapter 6 - Economic Development Element . Adding a new Policy ED 2.6 to emphasize creation of high quality jobs and new Policy ED 5.7 to promote stable, sustainable cross-border economic development. Chapter 8 - Public Facilities and Services Element . Adding a new Objective PFS 23 and supporting policies under Powering Chula Vista to foster sensitive and efficient integration of electrical and natural gas facilities into the natural and developed landscape. Chapter 9 - Environmental Element . Revising certain policies promoting clean air (Policy EE 6.4, which deals with environmental effects of energy generation facilities and major toxic air emitters, and Policy EE 6.10, which deals with sensitive uses near highways). The revisions include additional criteria. Including other new policies (Policies EE 6.12 - EE 6.15) promoting clean air through encouraging use of clean fuels and vehicles, and siting industries in a way that minimizes impacts on sensitive land uses. . Adding new policies (Policies EE 7.5, EE 7.6 and EE 7.7) to include other measures to encourage renewable energy sources and additional energy conservation measures. . Adding a new Objective EE 23 and supporting policies to provide fair treatment for people of all races, cultures and income levels with respect to environmental laws, regulations and policies. This supports other provisions in the Draft General Plan Update that describe and address environmental justice. . to neral sures to Ch pter Att chment. Draft G H : jPla n n i ngjGenera I_Pia njErratasjGPU _Changes_Sum ma ry _08-09-05 .doc DRAFT General Plan Update Revisions for Redistribution CHAPTER 3 - CHULA VISTA IN PERSPECTIVE 3.0 I Who We Are Today 3 1 Population (Page CVIP-6) Chula Vista is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States... Chula Vista is home to an estimated 209,133 people (Department of Finance estimate as of January 1,2004), accounting for approximately seven percent of the San Diego region's population. Figure 3-3 illustrates Chula Vista population by decade from 1910 to 2000, based on U.S. Census data. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) forecasts that population in Chula Vista will continue to grow, approaching 280,000 by 2030 (baseg en existing plans '....hen tne ferocast was ade~teg in 2003). It should be noted that this forecast was based upon existino plans when the forecast was adopted in 2003. As part of the forecast and the Reoional Comprehensive Plan (RCP). SANDAG acknowledoed that approximatelv 93.000 households would be "exported" to outside the reo ion because of a shortfall in the capacitv of existino plans to accommodate needed new housino production. A number of prOblems result includino orowino lono-distance commutes from areas such as Riverside Countv, Imperial Countv and Baia California to iobs in San Dieoo Countv. The resultino emphasis from SANDAG via the RCP is for iurisdictions within the San Dieoo Reoion to add housino capacitv throuoh future General Plan updates as part of smart orowlh. Chula Vista's General Plan Update takes this to heart. and related plannino outcomes are further discussed in the Land Use and Transportation (LUT) Element sections 1.5. 4.9. and throuoh land use policies throuohout LUT section 7.0. Figure 3-4 compares Chula Vista's population growlh with that of San Diego County and the State of California. CHAPTER 5 - LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 1.51 Relationship to Reaional and Multi-Jurisdictional Plans Sectional Planning !'.rea Plans (Page LUT -9) Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) for the San Diego Region The Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) addresses San Diego's regional growlh, while preserving natural resources and limiting urban sprawl. The RCP sets out the region's vision and core values, establishes policies to address key regional issues, and creates a public investment strategy for regionally significant infrastructure. The RCP (SANDAG Julv 2004) indicates that based on current local General Plans the reoion would continue to build homes at a slower pace than needed to support forecast population orowth that would be added laroelv throuoh natural increase (the number of births less the number of deaths), and is collectivelv about 93 000 housino units short of needed capacitv. Chula Vista's role and efforts to address this are presented further in LUT Element section 4.9 and throuoh land use policies throuohout LUT section 7.0. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 1 of 110 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) The current Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), called MOBILITY 2030, will implement a long- range vision for highways, major bus routes, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), the Trolley, rail lines, streets, bicycle travel, pedestrian traffic, and goods movement MOBILITY 2030 contains an integrated set of public policies, strategies, and investments to maintain, manage, and improve the transportation system in the San Diego Region. Within the South Bav and Chula Vista the City and other iurisdictions worked with SANDAG to create the South Bay Transit First StudY (2003) which identifies the proposed future transit system. This network is incorporated into this General Plan. and presented further in LUT section 5.6. and throuqh policies under section LUT 7.0. UT-12 1.5. 3.0 COMMUNITY IMAGE AND CHARACTER (Page LUT-14) Community image involves how Chula Vista residents and visitors perceive the City. Chula Vista's identity includes the many visual images that people associate with the community, such as the City's natural geological features and scenic resources. Community image also includes physical or built features, such as gateways, streetscapes, neighborhoods, activity nodes, landmarks, buildings, signs, and outdoor urban spaces. Unlike many cities in the region, Chula Vista has a diversity of built environments - urban, suburban, and rural areas - in addition to large natural areas that are intended to remain undeveloped. Each type of built environment has its own set of particular characteristics, such as views, landscaping, type of streets and housing, commercial activity, parks, and civic buildings that combine together to create a unique "community character." In this reqard, Chula Vista's character is comprised of different traits attributable to different areas that developed at different times. This is true of manv California cities that have older. built UP portions of the community developed over the last 60 vears or more, contrasted by more recent new development in vacant land areas. Many Chula Vista citizens recoqnize what has been characterized as two cities: older Chula Vista (west of 1-805), and eastern Chula Vista (east of 1-805). The east, built under more contemporarv development and desiqn standards. is often seen as havinq more and better amenities than western Chula Vista. Western Chula Vista residents desire revitalization and amenitization of the older areas but at the same time value the quite, suburban villaqe character that has existed to-date As the Citv and the community, throuqh this General Plan and other efforts. focus their attention on the revitalization and redevelopment of western Chula Vista. the issue of community character will be of key importance as we work to strike an acceptable balance between the new proiects and activities that will shepherd in the needed and desired chanqes, and the shapinq of those in a manner that retains key. desirable character elements. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 2 of 110 This section discusses some of the factors in Chula Vista that contribute to the City's community image and character, including scenic resources, open space, gateways, neighborhood identity,aM historic resources, and the City's urban desian and form. While discussions and Qolicies addressing these and additional factors and plannina proposals are found-ifl throuahout the Land Use and Transportation Element. particular attention should be aiven to Sections 4.3. 4.4,4.6. 7.1. 7.2. 7.4, 7.5. enh3ncin~ community im3~e of tAiE: eloment. 3.5 Urban Desian and Form (New Section) (Page LUT-23) In Its basic essence. "urban desian and form" most accurate Iv describes the collective parts of our natural and built environment that combine to create a pattern of development and a sense of place Various factors includina land use arranaement buildina desian landscape open space and ~an~ation crea e a svsfl'm of relation iiInS thai is larnF r ana m~com re' enSlve ~ the esinn of )on individ al buildinr1 or snace nd m st be con. idered t~her f r best resu ts. Urb n dF'~inn ~nd form sin -ded to brinn or er cl ritv and h rmn" t~lhuman settlement "Fo m" ,mostvnicallv exn es~ed hv three t rmt: u ban subu ba and rural. In co tra t to sub rb n a d r ral are s t e' urb n" conte is Ilmi' ed b" de' er m~Mements of buil inos cha act riz db" overla minn natt rns of USF an~ \"ctl ities an clearlv ~efined hUll ani -scaled ext rna sn; ce where citizens ct. n conduc th.lir bu 'ness an meet arld minole fr elv with oth rs. '\ LJ Bv i s n tufe u ban for 0 e~ evAlves as ommunitie orowa d c 'anne over time. Th s evo ution is a datural tr nd an is ot nec ss~ re ection f a I,ss of character but rather an ack owlednp.n,ent that act rs uch as 00 ulalion ~emboraohi s "nd economics c ana e both with xternal to t~....", m Th ~anneL;"...,ften ref'"""'" to as a city's "Ii~ Ie" with many parallels to our own human lifecvcle. For many years, Chula Vista arew in a fairlv traditional pattern around a central downtown aenerallv located in the area around Third Avenue. H Street. Broadwav and E Street. Earlv planners laid out the transportation infrastructure on the western side of the City in a arid street pattern providina the abilitv for people to move freelv and establishina the opportunity for future infill development. In the traditional "rina" pattern. the further away from downtown. the less intense the development. Generallv stated. Chula Vista's current urban form is primarilv lower density, suburban development. and heavilv dependent on the automobile for transportation. The auiet sinale-familv neiahborhood, with tree-lined streets has been recoanized throuah surveys and public input as an important characteristic of the City. As discussed in previous paaes. the City is at a key point in its "Iifecvcle" particularlv with reaard to the revitalization and redevelopment of western Chula Vista. Althouah this lower density development pattern is comfortable and familiar. it has. and will continue to be increasinalv difficult and expensive to supplv the auantities of land. roadways and other infrastructure that are necessary to continue this pattern of development or redevelopment. While there are a number of factors lendina to the need for a more urban development pattern in select areas of the City (such as limited land availabilitv, escalatina land and housina prices, lona commutes, and ailina commercial districts), increased developed intensity is seen bv some as a threat to the lower intensity suburban lifestvle. One of the primary focuses of this General Plan is to address the need for revitalization and redevelopment in western Chula Vista. from the standpoint of focusina and shapina the evolution from suburban to more urban form in strateaic areas as a means to providina for the community's future needs for affordable housina, jobs, transportation, expanded commercial opportunities, and improved facilities and amenities. LUT Section 4.3A-Redevelopment and Community Benefits, further explains these relationships. Discussions and policies reaardina urban desian and form H:\PLANNING\General]lan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 3 of 110 can be found in LUT Sections 4.3,4.4. 4.6. and 7.2. as well as within individual Area Plans (See Sections 8-10). 4,3 Smart Growth Principles (Page LUT-28) This General Plan will provide guidance to citizens, developers, City staff, and decision-makers over the next 25 years, through the Year 2030. It pays particular attention to "Smart Growth" principles being promoted throughout the country, California and our region. While there is no single definition of "smart growth" that everyone embraces, there are certain common elements. The basic smart growth principles are summarized as follows: o vide a mix 'ble land uses o choices o o o a strong ense of place n ental areas o lopmen towards e isting c o Provi e a varie y 0 tra sp rtation ho ces e develop dec' s pre Ie, f . o Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions Bv rewardinQ hiQher-densitv. mixed use development in kev locations with prioritv transportation funds, the reQion can reduce land requirements to accommodate future Qrowth and create more livable and sustainable communities. The City of Chula Vista has already undertaken planning efforts that serve to implement Smart Growth principles, such as the Village concept for Otay Ranch. Smart Growth principles are incorporated in our General Plan's Vision and Themes, which guide the Land Use Plan and also provide the basis for many of the Land Use and Transportation Element's policies, including the Area Plans. Application of these smart Qrowth principles is particularlv relevant to the successful revitalization and redevelopment of western Chula Vista in a sustainable manner that focuses new development into select areas and acknowledQes the fabric of older neiQhborhoods. 4.3A REDEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS (new section) (Page LUT-28) The followinQ discussion: o Describes the increasinQ emphasis on western Chula Vista in this General Plan. o Explains how revitalization and redevelopment can help address some of the opportunities and constraints presented in alreadv developed areas. o Presents summary information on the benefits of revitalization and redevelopment o Outlines how revitalization and redevelopment themes are reflected throuQhoutthis General Plan. 4.3A.1 - Renewinll the Community- H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 4 of 110 The extensive new development and rapid qrowth that placed Chula Vista amonq the fastest qrowinq cities in California and the entire U.S. at the close of the 1990's and initial years of the 21" centurv occurred mostlv in the eastern part of the city on larqe, vacant tracts of land developed as master planned communities. Western Chula Vista. which is alreadv developed for the most part, presents different opportunities and challenqes, with established neiqhborhoods, a character that is hiqhlv valued bv many residents, older infrastructure, and limited sites for new public facilities such as parks or schools. As Chula Vista's emphasis shifts in the cominq decades from development of vacant lands in eastern Chula Vista to revitalization of alreadv developed areas, redevelopment will plav a more prominent role. Vacant or run down buildinqs. struqqlinq businesses, qraffiti. and increased crime are a few of the siqns that corrective action may be needed to stem undesirable trends in selected areas. With alreadv subdivided and developed areas characterized bv smaller lots and individual ownershi s revitalization is unlikel to occur without some catal st to assist the ro ess. Th redevelo ment ro ess can be is tal sf. 4,3 ,2 e ts that ca h dress som of de elo ed rban are s. Revitaliz tio Re ent has ha im t rol reati n of . rnia's favorite u environments. From a broader perspective, focusinq on revitalization and urban-centered qrowth with more intensive land use helps relieve the pressure for development of remote areas. and preserve open space. These opportunities and challenqes are not unique to Chula Vista - they are faced throuqhout the reqion, and are increasinqlv reflected in reqional plans and proqrams. The active, and qrowinq role plaved bv Chula Vista at the reqionallevel helps leveraqe resources and obtain cooperation and support needed to meet these challenqes (e.q.. priority in reqional qrant proqrams). 4.3A.3 - Benefits of Redevelopment - Some statistics provided bv the California Redevelopment Association 1 are instructive. . Twentv percent of increased property tax revenues qenerated from redevelopment activities must be used to increase the supplv of affordable housinq. . Redevelopment is the second larqest source in California after the federal qovernment for affordable housinq units. . Over 63.000 units of affordable housinq were built or rehabilitated since 1994 bv redevelopment aqencies in California. . Nearlv 400 redevelopment aqencies are active throuqhout California. Durinq 2004, the Center for Economic Development at California State University, Chico undertook an analvsis" for the California Redevelopment Association to estimate the economic impact of redevelopment aqencv proiects on California durinq the prior (2002-2003) fiscal year. This analvsis concluded that: . California redevelopment aqencies qenerated some $31.84 billion in total economic activity. . Everv dollar of redevelopment aqencv spendinq qenerates an estimated $14 of total economic activity. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPu lext revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 5 of 110 . Redevelopment aaencv activitv was responsible for creatina 310.000 full and part-time iobs in California. . Redevelopment aaencv activity resulted in $1.58 billion of tax revenue for the State and local aovernments. Urban redevelopment is the economic enaine that drives the revitalization process. and provides many of the tools and resources needed to realize the General Plan vision for western Chula Vista. Benefits of revitalization include: . Attractina business . Providina a variety of housina opportunities. includina underwritina affordable housinQ units . Investina in infrastructure . Protectin ublic safet . Pre rvin and enhancin the environ en . Furni in am nities e.. ublic la s c Itural facili es and han ed stre sc et 1 C lifor ia ed velo C nte for Ec nomic Jan a 15 20 5. The the ali or a E on om Better Co mu ities. Dr. David all enc A tivities on 4.3 I Plan ment. as summ . below: The Preface (Chapter 1) stresses that the Plan deals with how to "arow" and improve the existina community as much or more than with outward expansion into newlv developina areas, and that it represents a new approach to directina arowth and manaaina resources as opposed to merelv an update of past plans. The Vision and Themes (Chapter 4). which form the foundation and direction for the overall document. were defined throuah a maior public outreach effort. Seven primarY themes were identified, with "strona community character and imaae" foremost amona these. This Land Use and Transportation Element (Chapter 5) addresses revitalization on several levels - as a auidina component. in broad obiectives and policies, and more specificallv at various aeoaraphic levels. includina plannina areas, districts and focus areas. Section 1.4.2 discusses Redevelopment Plans and Section 7.12 addresses the Relationship of Densitv Ilntensitv to Amenities - the key notion that to achieve enhanced private development opportunities. additional public amenities are reauired in return to provide benefits to the community. Redevelopment is a key tool in implementina a number of the Economic Development Element (Chapter 6) obiectives and policies. Housinll Element (Chapter 7) proarams, and in achievina the Qoals and obiectives of the Public Facilities and Services Element (Chapter 8). the Environmental Element (Chapter 9), and the Growth Manaaement Element (Chapter 10). Finallv, the General Plan Implementation (Chapter 11) cites redevelopment plans as one of the most powerful tools in carrvina out the General Plan. with a Section 2.3.1 on Redevelopment Plans. H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 6 of 110 The General Plan also includes policies that provide checks and balances so that the redevelopment process is sensitive to other communitv values, such as historic buildinqs, surroundinq neiqhborhoods. the environment 4.6 Focused Areas of Change and Preservation of Stable Residential Neighborhoods (Page LUT-30, 31) Shaping Chula Vista's future involves designating areas considered appropriate for increased development, while balancinq those aqainst areas where limited chanqe. and preservation should occur. Develepmont is directod primarily to tmnsit or commerGial Gorridors, multi family areas, vacant lands, and uR(jer~tilizod areas. This tar~etos dovolopment will Be vJell dosigned, compatible witlol adjacent areas, ans contributo to the contin~es vitality of Chula Vista's economy. Recognizing the importance to preserve and protect Chula Vista's stable residential nei ds and ove unit charact , is General three t a oaches r directin future r wth and de elo ent. Stable Residential Neiqhborhoods - are those neiqhborhood areas desiqnated, zoned and completelv developed with sinqle-familv dwellinqs. exceptinq the school. park, fire station or other public or quasi-public facilitv that mav be located within them. Thev mav also include new or older stable, multi-familv neiqhborhoods. Home additions. reconstruction. revitalization and rehabilitation activities will still occur. however. the use tvpe and intensitv will not chanqe. Much of western Chula Vista is comprised of these stable neiqhborhoods. as is the vast maioritv of the development in eastern Chula Vista. Overall. the General Plan +Ae--Land Use Plan targets higher density and higher intensity development into specific focus areas in order to protect stable residential neighborhoods, and to create vibrant mixed: use urban environments that are oriented to transit and pedestrian activity. Development is directed primarily to transit or commercial corridors, multi-family areas, vacant lands, and underutilized areas. This targeted development will be well-designed, compatible with adjacent areas, and contribute to the continued vitality of Chula Vista's economy. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lexl revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 7 of 110 In oeneral no chanoos are srososed for stable sinGle family residential neiGhborhoods. Some chanoe is consieered in select s!'Rall areas, where revitalization could enhance the EUrroundino neiohBorhood such as a staGnant commercial center where reinvest!'Rent is desirable to make the area an asset to and suaaortive of the surroundino neiohborhooe. 4,7,2 Non-Residentiallntensily (Page LUT -35) It is not the intent of the General Plan to allow development on all parcels to build to the maximum FAR or density allowed within a density ranoe: the intent Allowing all aarcols to be deyelopee to the maximum I".'\R or density allo""ee '.vithin a density ran~e is not the intent of this General Plan. The intention is to reflect a maximum development envelope or density range under appropriate conditions, and in accordance with applicable more detailed zoning regulations There are many factors that ma limit, or affect a development achievin the maximum density or FA on a ecific p rcel, res Iting from pa cel's phys al limit ions, he City's oning req irements, and ho a deve per choo es t address the fun ion a d design f the dev lop nt. hese f toroay i clude, bu are n t limited t the ing: . Pa el ize ~ . Hei ht imits . Lot cov rage al owed . Re uir ments r S ac s, landsc ping, and pen sp ce Pr visi n of re uir ed trian-or' nted and ransit-o ient d amenities . Devel pment sand r sad desig g es . Type f parkin pr id d - urfac ,b ra cency to s ve ses, . , or st uct red -famil hborhoods Actual F ARs on a parcel by parcel basis may vary from the area-wide F ARs referenced by policies for various focus areas, provided that the predominant building height intents are not exceeded. There are also opportunities for property owners/developers to achieve increased density and/or FAR within a particular General Plan range through use of an incentive program that would be implemented by the City. This topic is further discussed in Section 7.12, Relationship of Density/Intensity to Amenities, of this Element. 4.7.3 Height (Page LUT -35) This General Plan uses three terms to define basic categories of building heights, as follows: o Low-rise: 1 to 3 stories o Mid-rise: 4 to 7 stories o High-rise: 8 or more stories These height ranges identify the oeneral areeominant building height~ intended fef-within a particular area. As presented throuoh policies in the Area Plans (LUT Sections 8.0 throuoh 10.0\, one cateoory, such as low-rise, mav be stated to be the predominant. intended buildino heioht. with another cateoory. such as mid-rise. allowed for some of the bulldinos. The cateaoories are oeneralized in this manner to allow some discretion in the establishment of more detailed zonino reoulations in a particular context. Height variations of one to two stories may occur within a particular area's identified height range, provided the predominant height character is maintained. Within areas identified as aermillino allowino for some "hioh-rise" buildino heiohts, eioht or more stories am aermitted: ho'never, extra care Gf-and consideration shall be oiven to aermittino allowino for such structures to rise asove eiaht stories, inGlueino how these structures transition to neiahsorhoods nearsY.as further discussed in LUT Section 7.2 - Urban Desion and Form. Hioh-rise buildino heiohts are not H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 8 of 110 considered to be unlimited, but rather are intended to be evaluated and moderated throuoh the criteria presented in Section 7.2 ~ Consistent with these General Plan intents, actual allowable building heights and the extent of any variations within particular areas will be governed by the applicable zoning regulations and/or design guidelines for those areas. 4.8 Land Use Designations (Page LUT -36) General Plan Land Use Designations are for general planning purposes. They describe a range of land uses that reflect different General Plan policies related to the type, location, density and intensity of development In addition to the density or intensity included in the Land Use Designations of this element, the Area Plans for Chula Vista (Sections 8.0 - 11.0 of this element) incl 'cies that fu ess the densi intensity (d . its per r area rati ) that is visioned for each anning Dist ict a d their Fo s Areas. Pro ert acc rd nc Ge era PI ne s who h ve wit the la u n U date. d a veste ri ts status ret in tea I it to d nations in eff ct t the time f v stin rior to ad i ti n of the 4.8. Mi ed se Ca The e are thr mixed tions i th ed use cat go - one for com e ial mixed use and two or reside se. A ea des na ed as ix d use are inten d 0 function diff om typical rns gle- land , such n area of only 0 buildings. In mixed use areas, a variety of compatible land uses and activities are integrated to create a dynamic urban environment that serves as the activity center for the surrounding area. There is variation in the intensity and density of mixed use designations for specific parts of the City, with residential densities ranging from 28 to 60 dwelling units per acre, and Floor Area Ratios ranging from FAR 1.0 to 4.0. The allowable density and intensity of development in the mixed use is tied to the provision of necessary amenities to achieve the community's vision for a well-balanced urban environment Further guidance regarding the desired character, density, and intensity of mixed use designated areas are provided in the Area Plans, Sections 8.0 - 11.0 of this element Those Sections also provide ouidance reoardino the oeneral mix of uses envisioned for a particular area throuoh a simple pie chart. The purpose of the pie chart is to express the broad, oeneral apportionment of uses includino residential. retail and office. The oie charts are not intended to be literallv interpreted or measured, but rather to ouide the overall emphasis of uses desired for a particular area. For example. the followino pie chart indicates that an area should be laroely residential, with a small supportive retail component: f) o Residential o Retail . Offices BY comparative example, the followino pie chart indicates that an area should be larqely retail and office commercial. with a limited residential component: H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 9 or 110 ~' ".0'_""."', .........-..,._ 'ii,'\~;:;-;W;)->f:' ., "'. ._,.';~V;~~X-.\~....,.- o Residential o Retail . Offices The Mixed Use Residential and Mixed Use Transit Focus Area (TFA) designations are intended to expand the potential for residential development with convenient access to major activity centers and to create new consumer markets in appropriate areas of the City. Both these designations allow residential to be mixed with office and/or retail uses. 4.8. Special Planni A eas (Page LUT -46) ~~e R: ort es gnation ideQs xisting an p Anti orie te re ort acilities with a f range of r sO~la d servic s. Use may includ ,b t are not limi d t, tel and m tel ,es -oriente commerc al servic s, estaurants and r tai shops, cult ral ce ters, re rea io al es, tim -share resi ences, on erence centers nd per anent re Idences. Th s ecif densi youse for esorts ithi this category s all e det rmine the Secti nal PI nin Are PI n lev I 'fh con ide ation given to G ne I Plan consistency, environmental impacts and other relevant factors. Specialty Conference Center TRis eesignation ieentifies the aroa consisting ef tRe existing 8irch Patrick Estate House in the East Planning .^.rea, which is inteneed to be ~see privately ane p~blicly as a conference center -'community center Note: Designation also deleted from Table 5-4. Eastern Urban Center This designation Is applied to an area generally bounded by SR-125, Birch Road, EastLake Parkway and the extension of Rock Mountain Road from SR-125 to Eastlake Parkway, within the East Area Plan. The EUC is a high-intensity, mixed use urban center that will serve eastern Chula Vista and the broader south county area, and will also function as the urban core for the Otay Ranch. It will contain residential densities that range from Medium-High to Urban Core residential, and a variety of integrated mixed use, commercial, cultural, public and office uses. Standards unique to the EUC, for both public and private uses, will be developed to create its distinct urban character. Town Center The Town Center desiqnation is intended to provide a pedestrian-oriented environment that includes a mix of multi-familv residential retail shops, restaurants, professional office or other commercial use opportunities. Hiqher residential densities and commercial services are provided within approximatelv Y<-mile of transit facilities. A residential densitv ranqe of 18 to 30 dwellinq units per acre is permitted althouqh the hiqher densities mav be approved onlv where necessarv to support special housinq needs. such as student and facultv housinq for the Universitv. Town Centers should tvpicallv provide a more extensive qrid street svstem and mav include speciallv H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 10 of 110 desiqned arterial roadwav(s) that encouraqe increased pedestrian-activitv while providinq for efficient traffic circulation. 4.9 Projected Population and Projected Land Use (Page LUT -471 Projected Population~ "At build-out in 2030, the overall Chula Vista Planninq Area will accommodate a population of approximately 326,J200, an increase of about 47% percent over the current 2004 estimated population of 222,300 " The Planninq Area also includes lands outside the Citv's current (2004) corporate boundarv. This reflects an overall annual growth rate of about 1.8 percent over the next 26 years. The City's annual growth rate over the past 30 years was about 4.6 percent, not including the annexation of the inhabited Montgomery community in 1986, which included approximately 26,000 residents. Table 5.5 shows the current estimated and proj opulations f Vista by Pia Area A 'storic rowth info mation c n be foun in Chap r 3, Sectio 3.1, Chula Vist in Persp ctive. TOTAL Year 20 0* 2,50 61,80 7 ,90 16 , 27,000 326,900 'Source: Year 2004 population estimate derived from State DOF Jan. 1, 2004 estimate for the City of Chula Vista and 2000 Census for unincorporated area. "Year 2030 population estimate derived using year 2000 Census and State DOF factors. "'Bayfront Year 2030 estimate based on adopted General Plan land uses; this number may change based on adoption of a Bayfront Master Plan. ...."East (unincorporated area)" includes the Sweetwater and East Otay Ranch Planning Sub:areas, with most of the growth occurring in the East Otay Ranch Planning Sub:area~ Chula Vista's proiected population in Table 5-5 exceeds SANDAG's current 2030 Reqional Forecast (Dec. 2003) for two main reasons. First. the overall Chula Vista Planninq Area population shown includes some areas outside of existinq Citv boundaries. Secondlv. the current SANDAG 2030 Forecast is based upon existinq local plans, and does not reflect the 93.000 housinq unit shortfall in the amount of additional reqional housinq capacitv needed to support forecasted population qrowth. In response and to avoid simplv "exportinq" that demand to neiqhborinq reqions, and increasinq lonq-distance commutinq and conqestion SANDAG's Reqional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) stresses the importance of local iurisdictions' addinq housinq capacitv in their General Plans. SANDAG reqional forecasts are qenerallV updated everv few vears, and will be revised several times over the life of this General Plan. Chula Vista's efforts throuqh this General Plan to pursue infill development, additional mixed use and qreater residential densities in selected areas, improved iobs/housinq balance and more transportation options are in keepinq with the principles of the RCP. The additional housinq H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 11 of 11 0 capacitv and associated population represents the Citv's commitment to address its share of reqional needs, and to work cooperative Iv with the reqion in securinq fundinq for local and reqional proiects that support smart qrowth. Projected Land Use, For the purpose of analyzing potential traffic and other effects of development, 2030 is the "horizon year" or limit of analysis for this General Plan. The acreages of the various land uses on the General Plan Land Use Diagram are presented in Table 5-6, General Plan Land Use Distribution in 2030. Table 5-7 shows the 2030 projections for number of dwelling units. For the purpose of projecting the 2030 development, this General Plan assumes a uniform FAR across areas containing multiple parcels; however, it is recognized that some parcels will be developed or redeveloped at higher FARs, while other parcels are already built out and will not be developed further. There may be some shifting of overall building intensity and residential density within Planning Districts. A monitoring program will be used to effectively track dev as it occ . each Plan istrict to t the verall buil ing inten ity and r sidential d nsity are n t ex eeded. 5.0 ag LUT-5) Chu transporta . ys onne r di land with various typ roads and paths, providing access to where we live, work, shop and spend our leisure time. The system plays an important role in shaping the overall structure and form of the City, in that it simultaneously divides and connects land uses. As Chula Vista and surrounding areas continue to grow, the transportation system must be able to accommodate future traffic and provide the means to move people and goods within and through Chula Vista. This section of the Land Use and Transportation Element discusses Chula Vista's Circulation Plan; Measurements of Traffic; Urban Mesility;Core Real'l\vay ClassilicationsCirculation Element, Public Transit Plan; Bikeway System; Pedestrian Sidewalks, Paths and Trails; Movement of Goods; and Noise (as it relates to traffic). Trails and bikeways are further discussed in Chapter 9, Environmental Element. A Trnflic Impact Re~ertTransportation Studv has been completed for this General Plan and is summarized in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR examines existing roadway conditions (Year 2004), as well as a variety of future traffic conditions (Year 2030 and tI1e-Buildout). These scenarios include variations in land use assumptions and alterations to the Circulation Element. Plan to ground as well as plan to plan analysis was conducted. Long term CEQA level analysis was performed in the EIR,;"however, the City does perform additional Growth Management analysis on specific circulation roadways throughout the City as described below. This Growth Management analysis is in the very short term as is not applicable to the future scenarios. 5.2 Circulation Plan Chula Vista's Circulation Plan (Figure 5-13 West and East) consists of the physical transportation system, such as streets, highways, bicycle routes, paths and sidewalks, and also includes the various modes of transportation, such as cars, buses, bus rapid transit vehicles, trucks (for goods movement), rail, bicycles, ridesharing and walking. It is designed to serve the land use patterns H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 12 of lID and densities described in the General Plan, and depicts the roadway classifications that will serve transportation demand resulting from the complete build-out of the City of Chula Vista. +Ile potential future extension of La Megia Road to the south 3CroSS tRe Otay River is shown 3S a desReg line on Figure 5 13 East in order to reser'/e it 3S an option of subsoquent 3n31ysis demonstrates its nood. This 'o'iill be Elepemlent on Mure land use plans, such as the City of San Die~o's Otay Mes3 Community Plan Update. For additional information and policiesy regarding-lRis potential futuFe- extensientransportation and transit, refer to this Element's Section~ 7.6, bffi1<iAg Chula Vista Internally and to the Regionthrouqh 7.10. The Circulation Plan was leste€I-analvzed using the SANDAG regional transportation demand model (TRANPLAN. Series 10 population and emplovment forecasts). Technical evaluation was performed to confirm that the system will have sufficient capacity to provide acceptable Levels of Service (LOS). (P ge LUT-51 5,3 easurem nts of T Level of Service LOS is~e ure of a t~1 t ffic cond ion and the p ptio such It is se to descr e e verage d ily umber of vehicl s n a street hicu ar acity an th res Iting effe t on tra ic. There re ix defined gh F, w ch describ c n itio s rangin from "id al" to "wors "a defined in e scn tions. ESCR PTI NS Description of Operation A Traffic is typically free-flowing at average travel speeds, with very little delay. Vehicles are seldom impeded in their ability to maneuver in the traffic stream. Delays at intersections are minimal. Represents reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds. The ability to maneuver in the traffic stream is slightly restricted but the majority of vehicles do not stop and it is not bothersome. Represents stable operations with acceptable delays; if an intersection is signalized, a few drivers may have to wait through one signal cycle. The ability to change lanes and maneuver ma be more restricted than LOS B. Congestion occurs and a small change in volume increases delays substantially during short periods, but excessive backups do not occur. Congestion occurs with extensive delays on one or more signal c cles and low travel seeds occur. Arterial traffic flows at extremely low speeds, intersection congestion occurs with excessive delays; and back ups from other locations restrict or revent movement. B C D E F In order to determine the LOS for a designated point along a street or at an intersection on a daily basis, the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume is compared to the street's intended capacity. This type of LOS analysis is a general indicator of roadway segment performance, and does not take into account intersection operations during peak commuting hours. Table 5-9 shows the City's performance standards and volumes for street segments. The acceptable LOS is C, except for H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lexl revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 13 of 110 streets in the Urban Core Subarea, which have an acceptable LOS of €Q. This is discussed fully I in Section 5.4, Urban MobilltyCore Circulation Element. TABLE 5-9 STREET SEGMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND VOLUMES Acceptable Volume (ADT) 70,000 50,000 40,000 0,000 _ 0,000 22,000 61.200 (si lanes) '7""" . 3.200 (fo r lanes) 42;00G37.800 ~33.750 - ~14.400 Street Classification Acceptable LOS Expressway Prime Arterial Major Street (six lanes) ajor Stre (four Ian s) own Ce ter Rrial Class I ollL:7r C C C C ~ € €Q Downtown Promenade A roadway's capacity is primarily a function of the number of lanes provided to carry traffic volumes, and whether or not the roadway is divided with a median or center turn lane. Typically, the more lanes provided, the more capacity the roadway has to accommodate traffic demand. The peak hour capacity of a roadway is influenced by a number of variables, including the type of intersection controls, signal timing, the presence and frequency of driveways, on-street parking, the percentage of the daily traffic in the peak hour, the direction of traffic in the peak hour and other factors. 5.3.1 Analyzing and Measuring Traffic Impacts (Page LUT -54,55) The City of Chula Vista conducts traffic analyses and planning through a three-tiered system that allows the City to cover a broad range of time frames and conditions spanning from 20+-year future forecasts, to near-term project evaluations, to actually driving the roadways to determine real-time current performance. These three analyses have different degrees of precision in determining impacts based on several considerations which include: the type of project being considered; the study years chosen; whether the analysis will consider short-term impacts; long- term impacts or both; and whether the analysis is being conducted to satisfy a CEQA requirement or strictly a City traffic review. Long- Term Forecasts Long-term forecasts are utilized for determining theoretical traffic impacts in the distant future, and are typically applied in analyzing timeframes 15 years or more into the future, and/or at build- out of an area when all land use capacity is assumed to be developed. These are the type of forecasts used in conjunction with General Plan evaluations that are typically based on build-out conditions for the area under study. Regarding this General Plan, development conditions projected to the year 2030 were employed for the surrounding San Diego region using H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 14 of 110 SANDAG's forecasts, with full build-out of all land uses assumed within Chula Vista's General Plan Area. These forecasts are very general and conservative in nature given that they look so far into the future, and are unable to address details such as intersection configurations, signal timing and other particular roadway characteristics that may exist in the future. For long-term and General Plan-level analyses, LOS projections are determined using a general traffic volume to roadway capacity ratio (commonly referred to as VIe). Broad LOS performance indicators, as presented in Table 5-9, are determined for roadways based on dividing totai projected roadway trip volumes by various LOS amounts that equate to A-F performance levels, based on a roadway's classification. TheEe criteria are EtaRSarGS ~resented in the Highway Capacity Manual, which iE a ~refeEEieRal refereRce ~uBlicalieR ern~leyed by tranEportation planners. The ulting 5,4 lat' ent (Page LU -56 Tra .. S method es affic guid' often improved auto flow, which may have a negative impact on pedestrian and transit mobility, and have the unintended effect of limiting development opportunities in more developed areas. The Urban MeBility tr-aflic stusy appreaehCore Circulation Element, however, recognizes that the automobile is just one of several modes of travel that can move people in urbanized environments, and that more intensive developments in built up areas should not be constrained by policies that focus exclusively on moving vehicular traffic. The overall goal of an UrIJaA ~.1elJiI!ty approach Urban Core Circulation Element is to support the development of great places and neighborhoods by providing transporfation choices and supporting those choices with attractive, safe, convenient, and functional infrastructure for all modes of travel. The UrsaA Mos!Nty 3ppro3chUrban Core Circulation Element explores orovides opportunities to make policies and standards sufficiently flexible to support Transit Oriented Development (TOO) in select transit corridors and town centers while maintaining the commitment of new development to mitigate impacts of new travel demand, and to improve the transit, pedestrian and bicycle environment. The Urban Core Circulation Element recoGnizes that in certain corridors and centers served bv transit, it is acceotable to reduce the vehicle level of service standards that are aoolied to suburban areas of the Citv under certain circumstances. These circumstances would include ensurina that the area's transoortation svstem is able to move oeoole effectivelv bv a combination of modes and orovidinG a sound analvtical aooroach for evaluatinG traffic LOS. The Urban Core Circulation Element oromotes the use of revised level of service standards. alternative wavs of measurinG level of service for vehicfes, and oossiblv establishinG level of service criteria and oerformance measures for other modes of travel. The followinG steos were taken to develoo the Urban Core Circulation Element in western Chula Vista: H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 15 of 110 1. Identification of context-specific street classifications, The followinq roadway classifications are proposed within the Urban Core and its immediate environs: . Gatewav Street. . Urban Arterial. . Commercial Boulevard . di u ion of th ab ve-described str et The ca acitie for the Ca cit Ma al HCM Ge a Plannin thod' hr' for estimatin - our street seqment capacitv usinq HeM 2000 procedures2. Whereas ADT -based thresholds in the City of Chula Vista. and many other communities. have evolved over time as rules of thumb, the Generalized Planninq Analysis method provides a scientific method to relate peak hour HCM- calculated results to acceptable ADT volumes on certain classes of roads. The acceptable 24- hour volume is adiusted to account for desiqn elements that move traffic efficientlv. These include traffic siqnal spacinq and timinq. The results provided bv the method were tailored to Urban Core streets to account for peak hour spreadinq. Because the Urban Core will become a destination rather than a wavpoint. the 24-hour volume will be less concentrated in peak commutinq hours. The maximum capacities shown in this table assume implementation of traffic and multi-modal improvements. 3. Identification of appropriate performance standards for the Urban Core Circulation Element. The Urban Core Circulation Element will accommodate all modes of travel (vehicular. transit. bicvclinq. and walkinq) and a varietv of different trip types (shoppinq. entertainment. dininq, as well as commutinq). As discussed above. the existinq capacities and performance standards used for streets throuqhout the City of Chula Vista emphasize vehicular commutinq trips. and have the unintended effect of limitinq the potential for a more urbanized downtown environment. Accordinqly. within the Urban Core and its immediate environs (where the Urban Core Circulation I Florida Department of Transportation, Updated Jan. 7, 2003 ,Chapter 15, Urban Streets H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 16 or 110 Element is located). the minimum performance standard on the Urban Core Circulation Element is LOS D. Previouslv referenced Table 5-9 presents the proposed LOS criteria for these urban roadwav classifications. The Urban Mobility a~~reacR ~see sever.altClchniques, that are gener-ally censistent with r.e"ienal cengestien mitigation str.ategies ane traffic st~ey g~ieelines, to create incentives fer eevelo~ment that s~~~erts transit ~se, mixeelane ~ses, ane walking. And it supports the netion tl1at, ~neer s~ecial circumstances, in certain cerFieors ane centers served by transit, it is acce~taBle te exceee vehicle LOS staneares. Tl1ese clr.e~mstances 'Nould incluee ens~ring tl1at tl1e area's transportation system is aBle te move ~eople effectively by a cemBinatien ef meees. This eiljective promotes the use ef re'/ieee LOS standards, alternative ways ef meas~ring LOS fer vehicles, ane ~essiBly establishing LOS criteria ane ~erformance measures for other meees of ffiiV *' '\ II ~.. ---- I - - ,,-~ -,,~ '_L :' J. " .~ I.. " '7 'c ;=J' ," -, , \~ - , . ~ , " , .". L , -, '\. U L 'C - '--- L- :UFBan Arterial Designation, wl1eFeBy certain streets are designatCle as ~rBan arterials, with a lewer aesign speed and r.ea~ceaLOS staneard. TaBle ~ II el1o'l1s Il1e acceptable LOS vel~mes Basee en an Urban MeBility a~~roacl1 fer the City ef CI1~la Vista's Urban Core S~Barea streets. The approach of usinQ a performance standard of LOS D for more urbanized areas is not unique to Chula Vista. Both the City and County of San DieQo use LOS D as their performance standard in urbanized and built-out communities. The City of San DieQo uses LOS C as the minimum performance standard in newly developinQ areas. The City of Chula Vista will have the same two-tiered performance standards that are tailored to the context of surroundinQ development. Further. +!hese Urban MOBility staneaFdsCore Circulation Element-follow!; the precedent of California Senate Bill 1636 (which allows for relaxing of LOS standards in "infill opportunity areas") and the City of San Diego, which has established a performance standard of LOS 'E" for streets in their Centre City district. Continuing to use existing procedures and suburban-based performance standards would effectively discourage development in the Urban Core Subarea, hindering the implementation of one of the primary themes of this General Plan. Hencefertl1, tl1e City of Chula Vista will fellow Urban MOBility staneares. Because As discussed above. because of existing and projected future land use patterns in the City, there is a strong distinction between the operating characteristics of the street systems within and outside of the Urban Core Subarea. The LOS and volume standards in the City's Circulation Plan will be applied throughout Chula Vista, with special considerations in the Urban Core Subarea, where LOS ::gQ will be acceptable. LOS ::gQ is appropriate in the Urban Core Subarea because development will have a more urbanized character, and physical constraints exist, such as limited area to expand rights-of-way. Also. the chanQe in performance standard will help balance and serve all transportation modes (I.e., transit. pedestrian. bicyclinQ, etc.) and will avoid the disruptive effects of wideninQ streets in a built environment. In accordance with that urban H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erratas\GPU text ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 17 of 110 character, projects within the Urban Core Subarea will need to comply with urban development standards a presented in Section 7.12 of this element. 5,5 Roadway Classifications Roadway classifications for the City of Chula Vista are described below. The roadway volume and acceptable LOS for each roadway classification is summarized in Table 5-9. Detailed information regarding roadway design and roadway sections are found in the City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual, which contains general guidelines for roadway design, including street cross-sections and other related improvements. Urban Core streets are described below and are addressed in more detail in Section 9.3.5, "Urban Core Street Network." The foil and ha acc pt . atewa tre t: t ese road a e Is of B oa a Fourth Ave ue E Street H Street. I Street. and L Street) connect the Urban Core to SR-54. 1-805 and 1-5. These facilities are analoqous to six- or four-lane maior roads in other parts of the Citv, but will provide special desiqn features and amenities to encouraqe access for the full spectrum of travel modes. These streets will be the maior entrv points to and from the Urban Core. and special landscape and entrv treatments will be incorporated into the desiqn. . Urban Arterial: these roads include portions of E Street. H Street. Marina Parkwav. and Fourth Avenue. In terms of cross section. urban arterials are similar to four-lane maior roads in other areas of Chula Vista. but with special features to support multi- modal trip-makinq, such as wider sidewalks. transit station curb "bulb outs", and pedestrian amenities. . Commercial Boulevard: these streets include seqments of Broadwav and Third Avenue (north of Eo Street and South of H Street) and will serve existinq and future shoppinq districts. Desiqn will be qenerallv consistent with four-lane maiors in other areas. but with special desiqn features reflectinq the multi-modal nature of streets in more urban areas. . Downtown Promenade: these roads (includinq portions of F Street and Third Avenue) will provide access to retail establishments in the heart of the Urban Core. Street cross section will be similar to a two-lane or four-lane collector. but with multi- modal features and amenities that accommodate the surroundinq urban context. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 18 of 11 0 Furthermore, and in order to help promote pedestrian friendliness. these streets will provide, in varvino amounts, the followino aeneralized amenities: . Wav findino maps, orated planters. trash receptacles. and benches strateoicallv located throuahout the Urban Core Subarea. Streetscapes should be desianed with invitina wider sidewalks that should be passable without havino to maneuver around hedaes or other obstacles. . On-street parkina, limited drivewav cuts. and landscapino or plantino strips. which create a buffer between traffic and pedestrians and provide canopv shade. A well-desianed streetscape makes people feel comfortable and invites and motivates residents to walk or ho in or or. Urban Cor u are street eSI n sold nd nei hb rhoo ass thro hs to fu re 0 el to create h m n scale. . he idewal easil a at street I vel e trances d' cent buil in um buildin se backs . of use nd attractiveness 0 n xt bus i fo ation kiosks bi cI facilities Gateway Street The intent of tne Gateway Street iE to linl{ tne Urban Cere to tne Eurm~neing freewaYE that .....ill ~rovide regional acceES to ane from tnis ama. These maeways (segmentE of Broaeway, Fo~rtn Aven~e, E Street, H Street, I Street ane l Street) connect tne UrlJan Core to State Route €i4, Interstate BO€i ane InterEtate €i. Thew IacilitieE are similar to fo~r ane six lane major roadE in other parts of tne City, lJ~t will previee s~ecial eesign leat~res ane amenities to enco~r3ge access for the f~1I s~ectr~m of travel meees. UrtXlR AFterial me intent of tne Urban Arterial iE to serve all moees of travel witnin a more ~rlJanized eevelopment context. TRese r.eadE incl~ee portions of E Street, H Street, Marina Parl{'Nay, and Fo~rth JI,\'en~e. UrlJan ArterialE are similar te fo~r lane major maes in other ar.eaE of Cn~la Vista, lJ~t witR Epecialfeat~reE to s~~pert m~lti moealtri~s. Urban .'\rteriaIE Eerve as tranEitional reaewaYE lJel'.veen Gate'nay Stmets ane tRe Cemmerciai Be~le'JareE ane DO'Nntown Promenaees. Cemmercial Bell!ewlrd These streetE incl~ee Eegments of Broad'...,ay ane Thire ^'Jenue (nortn ef E Street and Ee~tn of H Street) ane will EOI'\'e exi9ting and f~t~re 9hopping ei9trictE. De9ign will lJe generally conEiEtent H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 19 of 110 with f{)~r leme majers in etR9r areas, but with sp9cial deGi9n feat~mG refleetin9 the m~lti medal nature of streets in more urban areas. Dov/RtoV/n Pf'{)menado TAeso roags (Jnclugin9 1l0rtieAs of F' Stroot and Third /'.veA~o) willllrGvide access to r-etail establisRments aRg resideRces In tRe Reart of tho Urban Cem. Street cross sectien will be similar to a Class I Cellector, i:I~t l'/itA mu!li megal featu~es aRg amenities thnt 3ccemmodate nng enh3Ace tAo s~rrouAdin9 urban ceAtext 7.2 Urban DesiQn and Form (NEW SECTION) (Page LUT-74) (NOTE: existing Section LUT 7.2 wili be renumbered to Section 7.3) Hist ricall Iler buildi s ov r fo r or fi e s ries ha e occu red rarel and cert 'nl not throua a strateaic effo 0 define e Citv s s vline, 0 Identifv were prominent bui lOa mass would be beneficial. or to sianifv important activity centers. As shown on Fiaure 5-17A. this General Plan identifies four. limited locations where urban development intensities and taller buildina forms would be most appropriate. These include the three transit focus areas in Urban Core of western Chula Vista: two around the existina E Street and H Street trollev stations, and the third around the future station on H Street near Third Avenue. The fourth area is the Eastern Urban Center in Otav Ranch which has been planned for urban development since the Otav Ranch General Development Plan was approved in 1993. The identification of these areas in the Citv's Urban Core, as well as within the Eastern Urban Center (EUC), are intended to establish places where people are attracted to active pedestrian- oriented experiences. includina shoppina. restaurants, entertainment and emplovment. and which are located alona major thorouahfares and transit routes where thev can be most readilv accessed. While allowance for hiaher intensities and taller buildinas or "hiah-rise" structures. in these locations provides more housina, emplovment and other opportunities on a smaller amount of land, the principal reason for hiah-rise structures is to provide landmarks and skvline recoanition for kev areas of the City. and punctuate them as vibrant. active and successful communitv centers. The followina Obiective and pOiicies are proVided to ensure that the evolution of more urban land use areas within Chula Vista are strateaicallv focused and that the allowance of hiah-rise structures of eiaht or more (8+) stories is accordinalv manaaed. in addition -pPlease see Plannina Area Plans (LUT Sections 8-10) for si\e. further area specific discussions and policies, as well as the Otav Ranch General Development Plan (GDPl which addresses development within the EUC. Obiective LUT 2 (NEW) H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 20 of 110 (NOTE: existing Objective LVT 2 re-numbered to LVT 3) Limit locations for the hiqhest development intensities and densities. and the tallest buildinq forms, to key urban activity centers that are also well served by transit. (new)LUT 2.1: Locate Mixed Use Transit Focus Areas where maior transit stations exist or are planned. (new)LUT 2.2: Locate the hiqhest development intensities and residential densities within Mixed Use Transit Focus Areas where stronq City qateway elements exist or key urban activity areas occur. (newlLUT 2.3: Limit the location of hinh-rise structures to within these Transit Focus Areas and \ the Ea tern Urbillo Center are of <I tav Ranch. (ne ~L T 2.4 \ Hiah-ri e b Jitrlinm will be su 'ect t discretio ar in or pr 10 e I~IH they are a nl1siti e ;\ddi ion to the it in ccordanc wilh the followinn n ovi ions: J L- . Th buildina nust refle t l bu sionatu e arch it' cture that s m olizes the Cit and coo be imme ata 'rec lanized c s a Josit ve Chula Vi ta ndmark. . Th bu l?lina ust be ccomoani d bv cle r r IIblic benefits in cc ,ntance of J the he a~ t s ch as ncreased ublic a ea nlazas fount'ins narks or na eo. xte ive st eetscaDl i ,nrover ent or other nub ic enues or am nit s. . Th;-m ralf-m dina tkioI t an l-rm ssina am; reflect aaoroori!rte- ransitions to surroundinq areas in accordance with the future vision for those areas. or if the buildinq is on the periphery of an area of chanqe. to the adioininq neiqhborhood. Specific Plans, General Development Plans/Sectional Plannina Area Plans or other zoninq reaulations will provide the basis for defininq such transitions. (new) LUT 2.5 Require proposals for any hiqh-rise buildinqs to conduct shadow studies to assess the effects on liqht and solar access on adiacent areas and buildinqs. 7.2-~ Preserving and Enhancing Stable Residential Neighborhoods (Page LUT-74) Planning for existing neighborhood preservation, identity and protection is one of the most important purposes of the City's General Plan. Existinq residential neiqhborhoods in the City consist of either mostly sinqle-family dwellinqs, mostlv multi-family dwellinqs, or areas in transition. Residential neiqhborhoods that are not considered in transition are considered stable and should be protected. (Please refer to LUT Section 4.6 for discussion of this terminoloqy). To maintain the quality of existing, stable residential neighborhoods requires that the City conserve existing housing, ensure good street design, minimize and control traffic in residential neighborhoods, and ensure that development adheres to quality design standards. Please refer to Section 7.5 for additional policies on the protection of stable neiqhborhoods. Objective LUT ;U. Establish policies, standards, and procedures to minimize blighting influences and maintain the integrity of stable residential neighborhoods. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 21 of 110 Policies LUT-2}1. LUT -2}2: LUli LU -2} LU -23.5 LUT -2} 6 LUT 3.7 Preserve and reinforce the community character of existing older, well- maintained, stable residential neighborhoods not deEignated aE focUE areaE located outside of the districts or focus areas identified for chanqe in this document. Protect existinq stable sinqle-familv neiqhborhoods throuqh zoninq or other requlations that discouraqe the introduction of hiqher densitv residential or other Protect exiEting Et3bilized single f3FAily neigRgerReeeE frem tRe encroachmont of incompatible or potentiallv disruptive land uses and/or activities. at new deve nt or rede th ou considerat on of site and b ansi ion and e t eatments oe tu e a d Charact1 r nea by establishe e t. Ensure that pr osals for n c structio, remo Is and existin st Ie ei hborh od re appropri tel . ed and compa ible ith the nei hborho d's character. minimi g' i pa ts on ad acent parc Is. EnEyre ildin desi and ne tivel or oods a diti ns within de ig ed to be and to when the De'lele~ Etrategies te eiscoYrage Minimize to the maximum extent practicable. the use of neighborhood streets in stable residential neiqhborhoods for regional and local QLcut-through traffic, throuqh circulation desiqn and/or traffic calminq features-aH4j9-protect those existing neighborhoods from adverse traffic effects~ Recoqnize established communities and neiqhborhoods within the Citv throuqh siqnaqe, landscapinq or other identifvinq features. 7.31 Implementing Mixed Use Areas (Page LUT -75) The General Plan proposes mixed-use development to create vibrant environments in select areas of the City. These mixed-use areas are intended to provide housing and jobs near existing and proposed transit locations, as well as at activity centers located throughout the City. The mixed-use areas allow the City an opportunity to provide appropriate areas with feF-a more urban living and working environment than currently exists in the City. Objective LUT ~ Designate opportunities for mixed use areas with higher density housing that is near shopping, jobs, and transit in appropriate locations throughout the City. Policies LUT~.1: Promote mixed use development, where appropriate, to ensure a pedestrian- friendly environment that has opportunities for housing, jobs, childcare, shopping, entertainment, parks, and recreation in close proximity to one another. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 22 of 11 0 LUT *1:.2: LUT *1:.3: LUT *1:.4: LUT *1: 5 LU LU LUT 31.8: LUT 31.9: LUT 31.10: LUT 3111: LUT 31.12: Encourage new development that is organized around compact, walkable, mixed use neighborhoods and districts in order to conserve open space resources, minimize infrastructure costs, and reduce reliance on the automobile. Authorize and encourage mixed use development in focus areas, including high- density residential housing, neighborhood-serving commercial, and office uses. Develop the following areas as mixed-use centers: Urban Core, Palomar Trolley Station, Eastern Urban Center, and Otay Ranch Village Cores and Town Centers. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to implement mixed use zoning districts that provide develo ment standards for mixed-use develo ment, which should infi I sites within the No hwest FA itations; an a end the ropriate infill develo m t. mi ed use designa ion and near a 'acent neighbor 00 s. Mixed n designated si gle-family Encourage a wide variety of retail and commercial services, such as restaurants and cultural arts / entertainment, in appropriate locations. Encourage active and inviting pedestrian-friendly street environments that include a variety of uses within commercial and mixed use areas. Support the continued development of a visitor economy in the Northwest Planning Area and additional visitor commercial uses and amenities in the Bayfront Planning Area. Endeavor to reduce the number of peak hour automobile trips by supporting increased services near workplaces. Minimize local and regional traffic by concentrating higher density employment near major transit services. LUT 31.13: Higher density residential and mixed use residential/commercial development should be designed to: . Create a pleasant walking environment to encourage pedestrian activity. . Maximize transit usage. . Provide opportunities for residents to conduct routine errands close to their residence. . Integrate with surrounding uses to become a part of the neighborhood rather than an isolated project. . Use architectural elements or themes from the surrounding neighborhood. . Provide appropriate transition between land use designations to minimize neighbor compatibility conflicts. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erralas\GPU text ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 23 of 110 +47.5 Compatible Land Use and Edge Transitions (Page LUT-77) Incompatible land uses immediately adjacent to one another, such as residential and industrial uses, may significantly affect the health of a community Uses should be appropriately buffered or incompatibilities should be addressed through redesignation of uses or mitigation of impacts to adjacent uses in the area. Mixed use areas will inherently have higher levels of activity and intensity than solely residential neighborhoods. Both the pattern of mixed use areas and individual project designs must be sensitive to edge transitions between neighborhoods and strive to minimize potential impacts on adjacent residential neighborhoods. Objective LUT 4~ Ens Po icies LU -421 LU -42. LUT -423 LUT -42.4: LUT -42.5' LUT -42.6: LUT -42.7: LUT -428: LUT -42.9: (Page LUT-77,78) cent land u ompatible with another. es n uideli es onin stan ar s that the te s excel I nce in design, a d that new xis "ng build gs are compatible wit the best s 0 the are ith ar alteration t aracter em R osed dev 10 men proje t ro' ec s upon s rrounding I ns and impacts 're an ds hat r inimiz consid r neighb rh Ensure! Require that the design of new residential. Gf-commercial or public developments is sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods throuqh consideration of access compatible buildinq massinq and buildinq heiqht transitions, while maintaininq the qoals and values set forth in the General Plan. Discourage additionai multi-family development in existing single-family designated neighborhoods. Ensure! Reauire that neighborhood retail centers and commercial service buildings are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods throuqh sensitive and attractive desiqn ond thot 011 buildina focaees are attractive. Establish design guidelines and development standards for commercial and mixed use development that respect and complement the character of surrounding neighborhoods and uses. Require that outdoor storage areas or salvage yards be screened from any public right-of-way. EnsureReauire that any land use that handles, generates and/or transports hazardous substances, os dnfined by statn amI fndGral re!guI3tioRS, will not negatively impact existing or future sensitive receptors/land uses as defined bv state and federal reauiations. Coordinate with adjacent landowners, cities, and the County of San Diego in eBvoloping establishina compatible land uses for areas adjacent to the City's boundaries. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 24 of 11 0 LUT -4!1.1 0: Objective LUT 5~ Coordinate and work closely with the City of San Diego, City of National City and County of San Dieoo in the Otay Valley Regional Park and Sweetwater/Bonita areas to participate in the development review processes of projects proposed In these areas. Work to ensure that such development takes applicable City of Chula Vista standards into consideration, as appropriate. Appropriate transitions should be provided between land uses. (Page LUT-79) Policies LU -aQ.1: LU -aQ. LU -aQ LUT-aQ4' s that igher {i.e., Require landscape and/or open space buffers to maintain a naturalized or softer edge for proposed private development directly adjacent to natural and public open space areas. 7,5~ Enhancing Community Image (Page LUT -80) Community image is the impression held in the minds of Chula Vista residents and visitors to the City. It is created by both natural and man-made features, such as views, open space, city entryways, primary or secondary gateways, streetscapes, buildings, parks, and plazas. Preservation and enhancement of scenic resources, and the positive visual aspects of Chula Vista's urban, suburban, and rural character are important factors as the City continues to grow. Continued environmental protection of our open space network is important to City residents and will continue. Directing new and infill growth to areas along major arterial corridors and transit routes is beneficial to open space areas and will benefit our City as a whole. Urban design refers to the various physical design elements that make up the city's built environment, including buildings, public spaces, gateways, streetscape, and landscaping. The quality, physical form, and arrangement of these elements contribute to the city's image, neighborhood identity, and overall livability. Gateway areas into the city or its districts that are well-designed, attractive, and exhibit a special character help to enhance the city's image and instill community pride. Quality architecture and landscape design are also important elements of city building and place making. Preservation of important cultural buildings and landmarks contribute to the community's unique sense of place. Also, programs for public art, signs, and landscaping help to create an attractive and special environment for Chula Vista's residents and visitors. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 25 or 110 Community Image and Identity Objective LUT 6I Strengthen and sustain Chula Vista's image as a unique place by maintaining, enhancing and creating physical features that distinguish Chula Vista's neighborhoods, communities, and public spaces, and enhance its image as a pedestrian-oriented and livable community. Policies LU "Z1: LU "Z. LU LUT "Z.4: LUT "I5: . . . . . . LUT "Z.B: LUT "I7: Develo a ~a to enhan e the dentity of pecial di ricts a d neighbor oods to crea e v rie y a d interest nTIe uilt enviro m nt, including ite s slgnag ,m nets, lands pi a d street i pr vements Empha Ize ert n land us s ac IVltles, s ch special y r t ii, comme cial recre tion, to en special ed di tric or Foc s Areas in he City. Ensure bu s are opria their c xt and designed compatible with surrounding uses and enhance the desired character of their district. Encourage and require, where feasible, the incorporation of publicly accessible urban open spaces, including parks, courtyards, water features, gardens, passageways, paseos, and plazas, into public improvements and private projects. Prepare urban design guidelines that help to create pedestrian-oriented I development by providing: Pedestrian circulation among parcels, uses, transit stops, and public or publicly accessible spaces; Human scale design elements; Varied and articulated building facades; Visual (first floor clear glass windows) and physical access for pedestrians; Ground floor residential and commercial entries that face and engage the street; and Pedestrian-oriented streetscape amenities. Develop a master plan for artwork in public places that would identify the types of art desired and establish appropriate settings for the display of art, including within public rights-of-way and landscape medians. Ensure that vacant parcels and parcels with unsightly storage uses, such as auto salvage yards, are appropriately screened from the street to reduce their negative visual effects. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 26 of 110 LUT sZ.8: Encourage the upgrading, beautification, and revitalization of existing strip I commercial areas and shopping centers. Gateways and Streetscapes Objective LUT 1J! (Page LUT -82) Create enhanced gateway features for City entry points and other important areas, such as special districts. Pol ies LU -7j! 1: LU -7j!. LUT -7j! 3 LUT 7j!A: LUT 7j!.5: c~. 0",",,"1 oI^ re," $~: ",0> recogn e t~he are ente ng h la Vista The Ci WI I re re or ca se av re ar d hoe i entified ent wa s atewa ev 10 me t within these are see U a ter la will vide n guidelines an dards for public improvements, as well as for private or public development within these designated areas. Examples may include enhanced pavement and/or sidewalk standards, enhanced landscape standards, thematic sign standards, and special architectural standards for buildings or other structures. The City will prepare a General Plan Implementation Proqram to assure establishment of these qatewav master plans, which Proqram will also include interim provisions for the processinq of any proiects within these areas prior to completion and adoption of the accordinq entrvwav/qatewav master plan. As part of the approval process for proiects within desiqnated city entrvwav/qatewav areas, the City shall confirm that the desiqn conforms to applicable entrvwav/qatewav desiqn quidelines and standards. Devele~ a com~reRensive~ateway improvement ~rG~ram, Gonsistent 'Nith indi'Jis~al or city wide entryway, ~ateway, and gateway master ~Ians, to select si~nificant gateways alon~ major arterials for improvements, wRicR may include monument ty~e identification signs, s~ecial enhanced landscapin~ ana ~a\'ing, public art, and unique pro~ert.y sevelopment standarss. Cooperate with Caltrans to improve freeway landscaping, especially at on- and off-ramps and at freeway interchanges. Establish a pedestrian paseo along F Street (F Street Promenade) that will link downtown with the Interstate 5 Corridor District and the Bayfront Planning Area. Objective LUT 8l! (Page LUT -83) H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 27 of 110 Create attractive street environments that complement private and public properties, create attractive public rights-of-way, and provide visual interest for residents and visitors. Policies LUT -SQ 1 LUT -SQ. 2 LU -SQ 3: LU -SQ. Obj The Citv shall Gcreate unique landscape designs and standards for medians for each major thoroughfare to distinguish each from the other and to provide a special identity for districts and neighborhoods. These landscape desiqns and standards shall include Develo~ a coordinated street furniture palette including waste containers and benches, to be implem oughout the c unity at ap cation Provid well-desig ed, comfo able bus stops the C y. Prior t th a Cit sh II ro al of ro' ct th I include oa wa s the e uire th t t ac i ve a unifor appea ance from t e treet The be un for night, us 01 rials and 010, but also ents that add visual interest, suc as pilasters. ( T~10 Ensure that buildings and related site improvements for public and private development are well- designed and compatible with surrounding properties and districts. Policies LUT-910.1: LUT -910.2: LUT -910.3 LUT -91Q.4: LUT-910.5. Promote development that creates and enhances positive spatial attributes of major public streets, open spaces, cityscape, mountain and bay sight lines, and important gateways into the City. Promote and place a high priority on quality architecture, landscape, and site design to enhance the image of Chula Vista, and create a vital and attractive environment for businesses, residents, and visitors. The Citv shall, throuqh the development of requlations and quidelines, €ensure that good project landscape and site design creates places that are well- orq3nizodplanned, attractive, efficient, safe and pedestrian friendly Actively promote architectural and design excellence in buildings, open space, and urban design. Continuo to uU,o lAeRequire a desiqn review process for all public and private EleveloDR1ents discretionary proiects (which includes architectural, site plan, landscape and signage design) to review and evaluate projects prior to issuance of building permits to determine their compliance with the objectives and specific requirements of the City's Design Manual, General Plan, and appropriate zone or Area Development Plans. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 28 of 110 Objective LUT -Wll Protect Chula Vista's Important Historic Resources (Page LUT -85) LUT 11().1: Develop a preservation program and process that brings to!jether implements both the objectives outlined in the Council-adopted report, "An Evaluation of Historic Preservation in Chula Vista" (Februarv, 2000) wi#! and the goals and objectives of the General Plan. LUT 11().2: Amend City zoning codes as necessary to implement the recommendations contained in "An Evaluation of Historic Preservation in Chula Vista". and anv related subsequent evaluations and studies~, including the establishment of 3 LU 11.3 Ado t the Cit docum Is establis ed b dati in the LU reh siv cit -wid survey of Chula Vi ta' historical ist f re urces a ro riat for histori d si nation. IS in entory f hi toric ~re~ertiQs so rces and Consi er use 0 the Na ion I Re ister of isto ic Places ion of sto' so rces. LU .5 Reco he . ent valu histori servation in con in to the beautv, character, and sense of place in Chula Vista, Centin~e and promote and facilitate participation in the Mills Act and other appropriate Incentive programs to encourage the preservation of cultural resources. LUT ~ 11.6 Through the City's development regulations, acknowledge and recognize those areas of the City that afe contain historic resources. Examine current and future zoning and development regulations and design guidelines to ensure thev support preservation and restoration of designated historic resources, and as appropriate reguire new development or redevelopment to adknowledge these in context. LUT ~ 11.7 Continue to assess and mitigate the potential impacts of private development and public facilities and infrastructure to historic resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. LUT~11.8 As practicable, the City will support and encourage the rehabilitation of sound historic buildings. LUT~11.9 Encourage and promote the adaptive reuse of historic resources and buildings, and where appropriate, the non-historic buildings that embody Chula Vista's cultural or historic character. LUT ~ 11.10 Promote the maintenance repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation of historical resources in a manner consistent with federal and state standards. LUTWA{l11.11 Prior to the approval of anv proiects that mav result in the demolition or significant alteration of a potentiallv significant historic resource as defined pursuant to applicabie state and federal laws, reguire the completion of an H:\PLANNING\General~Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 29 of 110 historic survev report to aAG-determine siqnificance. If determined to be siqnificant. require appropriate and feasible mitiqation. LUT --W4'h 11.12Require the implementation of an appropriate conservation proqram in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, in instances where proiects mav adverselv affect siqnificant historic resources. LUT-11.13 Protect, preserve, and seek to restore publiclv-owned historical resources (such as Rohr Manor House and the Chula Vista Women's Club). Pol ie (Pag LU -86) Obj ctive L r ~12 Pre erv s eni resour es DhUI bea tifi ati n 0 the Cit. D ~"'. m ;"rr ,C",'" en space network, nd romote LU -ti_.1: Identify an ts nd viewsheds t ro ghout the uts e the planning re, such as , a d historic resou ces LUT -ti 12.2: Continue to implement the City's planned open space network. LUT -ti 12.3: Screen unsightly industrial properties on the Bayfront, or convert such properties to uses that are consistent with the desired visual character of the Bayfront. LUT H~.4: Anv discretionarv proiects .'\11 Ele\'eIEl~menls proposed adjacent to scenic routes~ with the exception of individual sinqle-familv dwellinqs. shEl~IEl shall be subject to design review to ensure that the design of the development proposal will enhance the scenic quality of the route. Review should include site design, architectural design, height, landscaping, signage, and utilities. Development adjacent to designated scenic routes should be designed to: . Create substantial open areas adjacent to scenic routes through clustering development; . Create a pleasing streetscape through landscaping and varied building setbacks,aOO . Coordinate signage, graphics and lor signage requirements, and standards. . Linkin(j Ch~la Vista Internally 7.613 7,I6 Linking Chula Vista Internally and to the Region (Page LUT-88) Chula Vista is an integral part of the larger San Diego region and is emerging as the dynamic hub of the south San Diego County area. To maintain and continue to develop in this role, it is crucial that Chula Vista's transportation system is well connected to the region's overall transportation network. It is equally important that Chula Vista's internal connections function efficiently and provide convenient access between the City's various activity centers, and from residential areas to activity centers. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 30 of 110 The Circulation Plan (Figure 5-13) reserves the option for future extension of La Media Road and a bridge that would cross the Otay River to the south, if subsequent analysis demonstrates its need. This General Plan anticipates full funding and completion of State Route 125, including the Otay River crossing, essential interchanges in Chula Vista, and accommodation of regional transit service as central to supporting the development concepts of the General Plan. Objective LUT "-213 Coordinate with appropriate regional and local agencies to create an effective regional transportation network that links Chula Vista to the surrounding region and Mexico. LUT 1~~.7. Coordinate with regional agencies to ensure adequate transportation links with regional population, employment and activity centers. LU T 1~3.8: n ~ " 'h ,', I. " ~; D, ,," h ." .". ,'~- ~~ : ... .n' ,,- Analvz th med /timino -~. -, ruc tion-01 Jre a Medi \ nd ultm ate cons the fut 13 Road c os, ino oft e Otav V lie as Dart of the I De dino uodates of lar s within the sur our iliA a ar a such s t CI :v of San iee ~ tav Mesa C bm hunitv Plan U date. Fac ors to be on i er d in the c nalvsis i clude. exist na nd forecas traffic v6lu mes and La bn t e circul, tion svst m and Joh so Canvon Ooen 0 oae e\Pre erve. 1~d ^ ,. D .,. ,~c . -, ~,- D' "" '" , ~ -, ,,- .,. .... ~; . D. " -~. ., LU the Ol3Y River. In order to orovide direct access to the Universitv RTP. Villaae Nine Town Center, and to orovide reaional transit service across the Otav Vallev support the construction of the Rock Mountain Road and Otav Vallev Road interchanaes with SR-125 as warranted in accordance with the Citv of Chula Vista Toll Road Aareement with San Dieao Expresswav Limited Partnership and Aareement Affectina Real Propertv. as amended. Objective LUT -1314 Improve transportation connections within Chula Vista and between eastern and western Chula Vista, particularly transit connections between major activity centers. Policies LUT -1314.1. Study and consider physical and operational improvements to increase street and intersection capacity, provided they are compatible with other City goals. LUT -1314.2: Optimize and maintain the performance of the traffic signal system and the street system, to facilitate traffic flow and to minimize vehicular pollutant emission levels. LUT -13143: Support the implementation of enhanced transit service concepts Transit First!) on H Street and other major east/west arterials. east/west accessibility with use of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). (such as Enhance LUT -1314.4: Develop an overall transportation system plan and standards, including an evaluation of service levels, to address mobility, accessibility, and linkage between eastern and western Chula Vista. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doe - Rabbia Phillip Page 31 or 110 LUT ~14.5' Develop a convenient destination-oriented shuttle system within the City that links activity centers, recreation opportunities, and other appropriate important destinations. Ensure that such a system is environmentally-friendly, affordable, and accessible, and connects Downtown Third Avenue, the Civic Center, H Street, and the Bayfront. 7.+15 7,1!! Land Use and Transportation Integration (Page LUT -90) Transportation and travel are important quality of life components for Chula Vista residents - how easy it is to get back and forth to work and school, the amount of time spent commuting, and the number and degree of choices available for getting around. Land use type, function, and location all have a major effect on trans ortation use, and decisions about trans ortation influence what is buil and wh reo Plann'ng for la use and t ns rtation fac lities mu t be c nsidered to ether to chieve t best lutions. For exam Ie, h gher dens ty housi g alw ys reduce land con um 'on, ut it onl haEns rtation befits hen pair w. nd us . th vides des ina on w hin a on ni nt alking d stne in areas th t have access 0 t ansit and tran po ati n orridor, a In reas that h treet patt rn are interc nn cted and dev lop d ith idewal S. Obj ctl e UT -1415 Inte rate land se and Pol LUT .w 15.1. Promote the development of well-planned communities that will tend to be self- supportive and thus reduce the length of vehicular trips, reduce dependency on the automobile, and encourage the use of other modes of travel. LUT .w 15.2: Ensure that new development and community activity centers have adequate transportation and pedestrian facilities. LUT .w 15.3: Provide direct and convenient access to public transit stops within residential, commercial, and industrial areas. LUT .wlQ.4: Develop plans, policies and standards for enhancing interchanges and bridge crossings along (or over/under) the Interstate 5. Interstate 805, State Route 54, and State Route 125 corridor~ to support transit, vehicular, non-motorized and pedestrian connections. Objective LUT '1$16 Plan and coordinate development to be compatible and supportive of planned transit. Policies LUT ~16.1: Designate sufficient land at appropriate densities to support planned transit and require that development be transit-oriented, as appropriate to its proximity to transit facilities. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 32 of 110 LUT ~16.2: Direct higher intensity and mixed use developments to areas within walking distance of transit, including San Diego Trolley stations along E, H, and Palomar Streets, and new stations along future transit lines, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). LUT ~16.3: Establish new Town Centers in the East Planning Area to be transit-oriented and include a transit station. LUT ~1Q.4: Require developers to consult and coordinate with SANDAG and the City to ensure that development is compatible with and supports the planned implementation of public transit. 78 7.8~ Improving Vehicular and Transit Mobility (Page LUT-92) Obj cti e UT ~17 Re uce traffi demand hro incr e of transit nt (TDM) strate ies, easures. Policies LUT -1-917.1. Support and encourage the use of public transit. LUT -1-91l.2: Provide an efficient and effective paratransit service for elderly and handicapped persons unable to use conventional transit service. LUT -1-91l.3: Provide and enhance all feasible alternatives to the automobile, such as bicycling and walking, and encourage public transit ridership on existing and future transit routes. LUT -1-912.4: Use master planning techniques in new development and redevelopment projects to enable effective use of public transit. LUT -1-912.5: Implement TDM strategies, such as carpooling, vanpooling, and flexible work hours that encourage alternatives to driving alone during peak periods. LUT -1-917.6 Encourage employer-based TDM strategies, such as employee transportation allowances, preferentiai parking for rides hare vehicles, workplace-based carpool programs, and shuttle services. LUT -1-917.7' Support the location of private "telework" centers. LUT -1-912.8 Encourage establishment of park-and-ride facilities near or at transit stations, as appropriate to the area's character and surrounding land uses. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 33 of 110 Objective LUT 18~ (Page LUT-93) Coordinate with the regionallfaRsit transportation planninq agency, SANDAG, and transit service providers such as the Metropolitan Transit Svstem (MTS). to develop a state-of-the-art transit system that provides excellent service to residents, workers, students and the disabled, both within the City, and with inter-regional destinations. Policies LUT 17~.1: Designate transportation corridors as potential express transit facilities, such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). LUT 1~+.2: Actively support and contribute to local and regional planning efforts for the design entation of nal transit f LU 1~+3 Suppo tnmpl mentation of ansit Firs! conce s and other inn vative technol g' " rn, o tho '" '801m","" ic LU 1~ .4: Provid to promo e t Sit In higher LU 1~ .5: ed ce betwe nth omar Stree , E treet and and Ian uses ast of those statio s nd to the ay inv Ive the c structi n f separate brid es or ramps ista st eet ran it facilit es nd/or a deck ov r I terstate 5 Objective LUT 18~ (Page LUT-94) Make transit-friendly roads a top consideration in land use and development design. Policies LUT 111R.1: Incorporate transit-friendly and pedestrian-friendly elements into roadway design standards, such as signal priority for transit and adequate sidewalk widths for pedestrians. LUT 111R.2: Protect rights-of-way where possible to facilitate future transit service and support the development of secure park-and-ride lots within walking distance of transit stations. Objective LUT ~20 (Page LUT-95) Continue efforts to develop and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system with adequate roadway capacity to serve future residents, while preserving the unique character and integrity of recognized communities within the City Policies LUT 4920.1: Provide alternatives and mitigation strategies, as reflected in SANDAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan, so that the area's transportation system is able to move people effectively through a combination of modes. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 34 or 110 Sec ion LUT 7 9 renum ert) se tion LUT 10 Obj ct;. "'.. eo, ..... ,,, ~ 1 CUT." LUT -4>l20.2 LUT -4>l20.3: LUT -4>l20.4. LUT -4>l20.5: Conduct periodic analysis of the existing circulation system to verify that acceptable levels of service are provided on circulation corridors, as well as individual siqnalized intersections, as part of a comprehensive growth management program. Minimize adverse impacts of the transportation system on adjacent land uses. Maintain and improve existing infrastructure for the movement of people, goods, and vehicles within and through the city. Consider public and personal safety and comfort factors in the design of major transit centers and their connections to the surrounding area, including consideration of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles and minimizing potential vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. (Page LUT 96) (Page U 96- 98) T7.11 Sec ion L 7. 0 renu Obj ctive LU 21 and LUT 2+f..1 0: LUT2+f,11' d 0 LUT 2( age LUT-97,98 Promote the system of trails envisioned within the Chula Vista Greenbelt. ^dopt 3R8 i!mplement recommendations of the City's Bikeway Master Plan and Greenbelt Master Plan, s~Gh as b3ttery e~erated thFOe and four wheelod vohicles. (NOTE: remaining policies renumbered) Section LUT 7,11 renumbered to LUT 7.12 (Page LUT - 99,100) Objective LUT 2~2 Work cooperatively with other agencies and jurisdictions to address regional issues that affect the quality of life for Chula Vista's residents, such as land use, jobs/housing balance, transportation, mobility, and economic prosperity, and advocate proactively with appropriate agencies regarding key issues. Policies LUT 2~2.1 : LUT 2~22: Continue to coordinate with regional planning agencies to address regional issues integral to Chula Vista residents' quality of life, and advocate proactively with appropriate bodies regarding key issues. Coordinate City strategies with SANDAG, member jurisdictions and other appropriate agencies and/or organizations to meet housing and employment needs. H:\PIJINNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 35 of 110 LUT 2;2~3 Coordinate and cooperate with, and advocate the City's position and strategies on key issues with, appropriate State-wide agencies and organizations, including but not limited to Caltrans and the League of Cities. LUT 2;2~A Coordinate airport land use compatlbllltv plannlnq with the San Dieqo County Reqional Airport Authoritv. in its role as the San Dieqo Countv Airport Land Use Commission. Objective LUT 23 and related policies renumbered to LUT 24 Objective LUT 24 and related policies renumbered to LUT 25 (Page LUT-100) (Page LUT-102) Objective LUT 2526 Est blish co mu oli ies f r develop ent to pr vide ~1J 1 '"PPoO I LU 2a Establi h allowa Ie floor area ratio provisi n f the followin rvices ( Rs) and te tial public . as well Pol ie . Public plazas and pocket parks . Water features in public open spaces . Public art . Streetscape improvements . Pedestrian path improvements . Enhanced pedestrian connections between parks, public spaces and neiqhborhoods bv means of paths and open space areas . Joqqinq, walkinq and fitness trails . Outdoor throuqh-block connections . Sidewalk wideninq . Arcades . Upper-level setbacks for buildinqs more than 30 feet above qrade . Lower-level plantinq terraces or landscapinq . Underqround parkinq and loadinq . Parkinq concealed by occupiable space . Additional on-site structured parkinq for adiacent commercial or residential uses . Off-site park and open space contributions . Transit station access and improvements . Bike lockers . Locate secure bicvcle parkinq facilities near transit centers and maior public and private buildinqs . Human services proqrams, such as child day care or senior day care . School or educational amenities . Acquisition and maintenance of siqnificant architecture or historical buildinqs or features . Larqer lot sizes created throuqh lot consolidations . Streetfront facades/windows H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 36 of 110 . Affordable housina LUT ~26.2: Require that all uses and buildings enhance pedestrian activity in accordance with the land use and community image policies in Section 7.6 of this Element, and the policies, guidelines, and standards created by existing and future Specific Plans or other master plan documents. LUT ~26 3: Pre~are stuaies ana aSGurnent ts aaaress tRe neeaea In accordance with the Otav Ranch GDP and anv SPA Plan. l"prior to. or concurrent with. approval of the first aisGr"tisnarv amieGt in for the Eastern Urban Center. complete necessary studies to identify appropriate urban facility and service standards and amenities. and adopt proarams to identify ensure provision of those facilities services and amenities consistent with identified standards, their location, and . and n a lica Ie site nd de ign guideli es~fef LU ~ 6 Planning A a , the Urban Co e Specific ian e with L T 26 1 -V'/ater features in publiG o~en s~aGes -Public art -Streeteca~e improvements -Peaestrian ~atR irn~ro'/ements -Enhanced pedestrian connections eetween ~arks, ~ueliG s~aGes ana nei~Resrhsoas ey means of paths and open space areas -Jo~~in~, vfalkin~ ana fitness trails -Outdoor through block conneGtiens -Siaewalk 'Nidening -,'\rGaaes -V~~er level setbaGks fer euilaings mora than ~O feet abo'fe grade -Lower level planting terraces or landscaping -Undergrouna ~arkin~ ana leaain~ -Parking concealed by occupiable spaGe -Additional on site structured parking fDr adjaGent GemrnerGial er resiaential uses -Off site ~arl< ana s~en s~aGe contributions -Transit statisn aCGess ana irn~rovernents -Bike lockers -Lecate seGure biGYGle ~arking facilities near transit centers and major public ana ~rivate builain~s -Human serviGes ~ro~rarns, such as child day care or senior day cara -SGRssl sr eauGational amenities -Acquisition and maintenance of significant architecture or Ristorical buildings -Lar~er let sizes craated through lot consolid3tions -Streetfront f3c3des!windows Objective LUT 26 through Objective LUT 31 and accompanying policies renumbered to LUT 27 and LUT 32. (New) LUT 7.16 PlanninQ for Healthv Communities (Page LUT-111) H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 37 of 11 0 land use and transportation have a stronq influence on people's lifestvles and in promotinq health v communities. land use arranqements and mixes that provide access to dailv needs. conveniences and emplovment in a safe. invitinq and walkable environment create the underplnninqs for increased phvsical activity. Easv and convenient access to transit and other non-auto modes of travel. especiallv between residential and emplovment centers, reduces auto usaqe. conqestion and the attendant impacts to air qualitv. Auto emissions are the sinqle larqest source of air pollution, and air qualitv is a maior environmental health factor. In addition. the availabilitv of safe. convenient and connected walkinq paths. trails and bikeways, and neiqhborhood-based park and recreational options. also promote phvsical activitv and exercise. lev nt isc ssion the to ics in to asiz in a coordinated and inteqrated manner. initiatives on this topic. 01 cie here t is ection au ment an su orts ro 'm ort of romotin he lifest les It also helps respond to reqional. state and federal (New) OBJECTIVE - LUT 33: Support healthv lifestvles amonq residents throuqh increasinq opportunities for reqular phvsical activitv. (New) Policy LUT 33,1: Encouraqe the development of parks and open space. as well as a network of pedestrian walkwavs for phvsical activity in all neiqhborhoods. (New) Policy LUT 33,2: Provide adequate liqhtinq for streets, parks. recreation facilities. sidewalks and bike paths to promote their use. (New) Policy LUT 33.3: Promote access to health v foods throuqh opportunities such as farmers' markets. Ensuing lUT objectives and policies renumbered accordingly (lUT 32 becomes LUT 34, etc.) LUT Section 8,0 - Southwest Area Plan 8,4,1 South Third Avenue District Vision for District The South Third Avenue District is an area with neighborhood-serving commercial uses and good transit service for residents of the single-family and multi-family homes. It is an attractive area, with recent streetscape improvements and renovated building fa<;:ades, where residents enjoy walking to do their daily shopping needs or dine in a restaurant. Some redevelopment along Third Avenue has introduced additional residential units above retail shops and professional (Page LUT-123) H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 38 of 110 offices. These physical improvements, plus the addition of more local-serving shops and a community center have helped to create a vibrant mixed use core in the Oxford Town Focus Area that has become a community focal point in the Southwest Planning Area. A transit station near the intersection of Third Avenue and Palomar Street, and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connect the Palomar Street Trolley Station with the eastern master planned communities and regional commercial centers. The transit station is within %-mile of the Oxford StreetfThird Avenue intersection, which has enabled the Oxford Town Focus Area to extend and redevelop south on Third Avenue to the intersection of Palomar Street and Third Avenue. Due to proximity to transit, residential densities is higher south of Oxford Street than north of Oxford Street. Objective LUT 3940 Policies (Page LUT -128) LU O. 4: pre are addre s d sign issues tha vironm nt, enhanced pede ria I of a c he ive neighborhoo c to guide create a linkages, munity. De gn LU Jll40.13: LUT Jll40.15 :rHe-A specific plan or other requlations in the South Third Avenue District shall require the IJgse QLwide sidewalks. through block paseos, and other appropriate design features that enhance the pedestrian environment to link high use areas, such as the post office, library, park, or a concentration of shops, with transit stations or transit stops. Amenities LUT 40Jil.16: Community amenities to be considered for the South Third Avenue District as part of any incentives program should include, but not be limited to, those listed in Policy LUT ~26.1. Objective LUT 3941 Policies (Page LUT-132) Design LUT ;>941.13: Encourage the upgrading of older and/or marginal retail uses along the South Broadway District. LUT ;>941.14: Prior to or concurrent with the approval of the first specific plan or other zoninq requlations for the South. Broadwav District between L Street and Naples Street PQrepare specific guidelines for the development of mixed use projects on South Broadway" betweon L Street and Naples Street LUT ;>941.15: Concurrent with the approval of zoninq for industrial uses at the northwest corner of Industrial Blvd. and Naples Street in the South Broadwav District E~nsure that light industrial uses on Colorado Street are designed and constructed to front on H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 39 of 110 Colorado Street. provide parking and entry door access on the west side of buildings, and are appropriately buffered from residential uses. LUT ;>941.16: Prior to, or concurrent with the approval of the first specific plan or other zoninq requlations in the South Broadwav District. Qgevelop 3ppropriote siting guidelines and criteria for locating automobile-related service/repair shops in areas that adjoin residential neighborhoods. Objective LUT 4240 Establish a Mixed Use Transit Focus Area surrounding the Palomar Trolley Station. LU .~: (Pag LUT-13) Pol ies have re ar The Ci II r e an I men Pro to assure estabh ent of the above plan/requlations. which Proqram will also include interim provisions for the consideration of anv proiects within this areas prior to completion and adoption of the accordinq plan/requlations. Intensity/Height (Page LUT-137, 138) LUT 4G42.6. In the Palomar Gateway District, residential densities within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation are intended to have a district-wide gross density of 40 dwelling units per acre. LUT 4G42.7: In the Palomar Gateway District, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation between L Street and Naples Street is intended to have a focus area-wide aggregate FAR of 1.0. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the district-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of district-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). LUT 4G42.7A: Buildinq heiqhts in the Palomar Gatewav District Mixed Use Transit Focus Area shall be low-rise with some mid-rise buildinqs. LUT 4G42.8 Building heights in the Residential High designated area shall be low-rise buildings. LUT 4G42.9 In the Palomar Gateway District, permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5 and low-rise buildings in the Retail Commercial designated area on the Industrial Boulevard adjacent to the area designated as Residential High. Desig n H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 40 of 110 LUT 4M2.1 0: The specific plan or other requlatorv document for the Palomar Gatewav District shall E~stablish design and landscape guidelines for the improvement of Palomar Street as a gateway to the City. Those ~uidelines shall be coor9inated with the specific plan fer the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area. LUT 4M2.11: Explore iFAprovements to Palel'Rar Street an9 In9ustrial Beule\'ard that will Provide for desiralJle and attractive safe. effective and aesthetic pedestrian crossings and improvements to Palomar Street and Industrial Blvd. Objective LUT ~3 (Page LUT-140) Redevelop the West Fairfield District to become an employment center. Pol ies LU Intensity/Height (Page LUT-141) LUT ~3.8: In the West Fairfield District, development within the Mixed Use Commercial designation is intended to have a district-wide aggregate FAR of 0.5. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the district-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of district-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). LUT 4+43.8A: Buildinq heiqhts shall be low-rise in the Mixed Use Commercial desiqnated area. Objective LUT 4244 Policies (Page LUT-143) Coordinate implementation of mining reclamation plans with the need to program land for job-creating and recreation uses along the Otay River Valley. LUT ~4.1: LUT ~4.2: Explore opportunities to restore sensitive habitat areas between Broadway and Beyer Way where mining activities currently exist, through state mandated mining reclamation plans. LUT ~4.3: Explore opportunities to provide sensitively designed active recreation parks adjacent to the Otay River Valley to meet local as well as regional park needs. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 41 of 110 LUT ~4A: Continue ongoing code enforcement efforts to ensure acceptable property maintenance standards. LUT ~4.5: The City shall prepare, or cause to have prepared a specific plan or plans for the Main Street District corriger that addresses an increase in depth of Limited Industrial designated land use on the north side of Main Street back to Zenity Street; establishes design and landscape guidelines and zoning-level standards; and addresses the interface of the Otay Valley Regional Park with land uses on or near Main Street. The City will prepare an Implementation Proqram to define loqical planninq units within the overall Main Street District. and to assure establishment of the above plans/requlations for the overall District and the identified planninq units. The 1m lementation Pro ram will also include interim rovisions for the consideration of an ro'ects Ihin this are ri r to com I tion and do tio of the acc rdin lan/re ulations. Inte LU o l05 '""" in the Mai Street (Page LU -1 5) -ri e U1ldings in Li ite or dor. Allow a ma Industr I d LU ~4. Li ited Industrial. and Retail Commercial desiqnated Design LUT ~4.13: The appropriate Specific Plan for the Main Street Corridor shall includePropare design guidelines and standards that address urban development adjacent to the Otay Valley Regional Park. LUT ~4.14: Require development adjacent to the Otay Valley Regional Park to orient buildings for maximum public access to open space and to provide compatible landscaping along the Park's edge. 9,2 Subareas and Districts_ (Page LUT-146,147) The Northwest Planning Area has three planning Subareas the Urban CorB Lower Sweetwater, Hilltop, and the Urban Core (Figure 5-24). The Subareas have stable established residential neighborhoods; however, there are also Planning Districts with Focus Areas that are expected to evolve over time as the City continues to mature, and that offer opportunities for infill development, redevelopment, and new projects. ~these Planning Districts that are the focus ef primarilv addressed by specific objectives and policies in the Northwest Area Plan discussion. The Lower Sweetwater Subarea - is qenerallv bounded bv Interstate 805 to the east, Interstate 5 to the west. State Route (SR) 54 to the north, and C and E Streets to the south. This subarea consists of commercial and industrial uses adiacent to SR 54, west of Second Avenue. and open space east of Second Avenue. Predeominantlv stable sinqle familv residential characterizes the remaininq areas within the Rosebank neiqhborhood. with some H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 42 of 110 hiqher density residential west of 1-805. near E Street. While properties near SR 54 may redevelop over time. residential areas are not anticipated to chanqe. The Hilltop Subarea - is qenerally bounded by Interstate 805 to the east, Second Avenue fo the west E Street to the north, and L Street to the south This subarea consists predominantlv of stable sinqle family residential neiqhborhoods that are not anticipated to chanae in the timeframe of this General Plan. The Urban Core Subarea is envisioned for the most chanae over the 25-year plannina horizon of the General Plan. It is important to note that qiven the current developed condition of the Urban Core, and the unique nafure of urban revitalization, the exact extent. timina and sequence of infill development and redevelopment depends on a varietv of factors. These include but are not limited to, lonq-term viability associated with recent development, lonqevity of other eXistina residential and commercial uses that ma not redevelo over the lannin horizon reservation f si ni' ant histo ic struct es and d elo ment cost associa ed wit the ac sition emolition and ciea u of urba ized land. PI nn g District (F gure 5-25) in or er 0 address re listed bel , long with s bse uent c istricl. . 9.5.1 . . . . This!1 Northwest Area Plan first addresses issues and presents policies that are important to the entire Northwest Planning Area (refer to Section 9.3, Area-Wide Planning Factors, Objectives, and Policies), followed by issues and policies for the Urban Core Subarea (Section 9.4), its five Planning Districts, and their Focus Areas (refer to Section 9.5 Planning District and Focus Area Pianning Factors, Objectives, and Policies). 9.3 Area-Wide Planning Factors, Objectives and Policies (Page LUT-147) There are several topics or issues with respect to the Northwest Planning Area that require a more focused discussion: . Historic Preservation . Bayfront Linkages . Residential Neighborhoods . Housing . Urban Core Subarea Street Network . Mobility . Parks and Recreation . Urban Design I and Form 9.3.1 Historic Preservation H:\PLANNING\General]lan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 43 of 110 The Northwest Planning Area contains historic resources, architectural features, and Focus Areas that need special recognition and preservation efforts. The City's historical and cultural heritage is important to preserve, as it memorializes Chula Vista's evolution and contributes to the City's image and identity See Section 7.5 Enhancing Community Image, Historic Resources, for applicable objectives and policies, as well as Environmental Element Section 3.1.9 9.3.2 Bayfront Linkages (Page LUT-150) 9.3,8 Urban Design !mil Form (Page LUT-158) As the City continues to mature, there will be more infill development and redevelopment of existing properties within the Urban Core Subarea. Urban design considerations, such as building heights and massing, architectural stvle, public view corridors, circulation linkages, and the appearance of important gateways need to be addressed, in order to balance needed urban- tvpe revitalization and redevelopment in the area while acknowledqinq and protectino stabie neiqhborhood areas and maintaininq the overall sense of place that the communitv identifies with As the City and the community, throuqh this General Plan and other efforts focus their attention on the revitalization and redevelopment of the Urban Core, the issue of urban form and attendant community character will be of key importance in strikinq an acceptable balance between the new proiects and activities that will shepherd in the needed and desired chanqes and the shapinq of those in manner that retains important key character eiements. ~Guiding policies on urban design and form will help to implement the General Plan's Gily's vision of how it--the Citv should grow, what visitors' first impressions of the City should be, and how to improve further define the overall image and amenities in western Chula Vista. the City w3nl~ to promote. Policies addressing these design considerations are found in lIlis-Section 9.4 Urban Core Subarea, and Section 9.5 District and Focus Areas, of this gelement. Also refer to Section& 7.2 Urban Desiqn and Form and 7.5 Enhancing Community Image, of this element for city-wide objectives and policies addressing urban desion and form, community image and identity, gateways and streetscapes, and quality design. Backqround discussions on Community Imaqe and Character. and Urban Desiqn and Form can be found in Sections 3.0 and 3.2 of this LUT Element accordinqlv. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 44 of 110 Vision for the Subarea (Page LUT -159,160) The Urban Core Subarea has developed into a vibrant area, with housing, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and activities that attract from eastern Chula Vista and city-wide. Higher density housing, shopping, and job centers located near existing 3nd plonnod the three maior transit stations at E Street and 1-5, H Street and 1-5. and near Third Avenue and H Street These key activitv nodes are- accentuated bv landmark buildinq desiqn and strateqic use of some ill taller ("hiqh-rise") structures that draw attention, and provide unique identities for these important Qateway entrances to the urban core, the aM bayfront and 3S well os to the historic downtown Third Avenue, give people transportation choices, encourage the use of mass transit, and help to redu hicular traffic. ork of linked ur n arks and pi z r tes pie n trian rout sand p vides ar s for co munity activ ties. Increased opulatio (resid nts and w rkers) in t e Urban re Sub rea has cr ated oppo uniti s for more hops an a vari ty of resta rants. Ent rtai ent nd cult ral tjare housed in ew a d renovat d .. s, offe' bot and eve ing ac iviti s. The tre ts re ustling wi h~P ers and op e enjoying outd or ining or hea in to nt ainme t v s. A g de se ara ed troll y line at and H St eet as 'mproved the flow of east-wes tra IC, while a 10 al hu Ie rovides req nt ervice be e rb n Core ub ctivity cent rs. The Bus Ra id an it ( RT) lin all s re idents in the East anning re convenient acc ss the Urb n e S area. F S reet is a edestrian ori nt the ransit cen nd ayfro nni a wit ed landscapin public art. The freeway crossings of Interstate 5 have been widened to accommodate additional pedestrian use, and entryways into the Urban Core Subarea are enhanced and inviting. Chula Vista's Urban Core Subarea has matured into an urban, pedestrian-oriented, active area that continues to be the primary economic, governmental, and social focal point of the south San Diego County region. Policies (Page LUT161-164) Uses LUT 4948.6: Discourage unwarranted intrusion of uses that weaken the attractiveness of continuous retail frontage in pedestrian shopping areas. LUT 4948.7. Ensure that all residential development provides sufficient 3dequ3te on site parking particularly in high-density residential projects, either on-site and/or throuqh creative solutions such as shared parkinq. LUT 4948.8: Encourage parking strategies noted in Section 7.19:4 of this element LUT 4948.9: Determine the appropriateness of centralized and shared parking structures, and where suitable, encourage their development. LUT 4948.10: Support the development of public and private recreation and urban parks that include pedestrian-oriented plazas, benches, other streetscape amenities and, where appropriate, landscaped play areas. H:\pLANNING\General]lan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 45 of 110 Intensity/Height LUT 4G48.11' Establish locations within Focus Areas where the permitted heights and densities are greater than in locations adjacent to single-family areas. LUT 4G48.12: Establish standards for transitions in building height that respond to public view corridors and proximity to single-family areas. LUT 4G48.13: Concentrate Limit high-rise development witAiA-to the three transit-oriented mixed use areas near the E Street, H Street and Third Avenue/H Street transit stations~, subiect to the provisions of LUT Section 7.2. De LU Recog izeedi rent porti ns of he Urban or rea h de charac r, nd de lop spec' ic~an and pro ra s to strengthen nd their u iqu s. evelop I nd se, density, pec sign featur s, buildin guidelin for appr pri t F us Area . Ie inforce d LU 8 5' Prepar Urban es and st ndards r d velopment as p rt f the LUT 4G48.16: Establish policies, development standards and/or design guidelines in the Urban Core Specific Plan to address where high-rise buildings should be concentrated, how to establish and/or reinforce pedestrian-scaled development, and how site and building design should respond to public view corridors. LUT 4G48.17 With the adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan, e€stablish design standards for mixed use development that achieves a high quality pedestrian-scaled environment and promotes side or rear located parking areas, streetfront windows and entries, and public and private open space. LUT 4G48.18: With the adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan, cCreate a pedestrian- oriented realm by requiring retail or public uses at the ground floor of buildings. Amenities LUT 4G48.24: Community amenities to be considered for the Urban Core Subarea as part of any amenities program should include, but not be limited to those listed in LUT Policy 25.1a. Policies Intensity/Heights (Page LUT170,171) LUT 4+49.12: Along the immediate street frontage of the Third Avenue corridor primarily between E and G Streets, buildings sOOtHGshall be predominantly low-rise, with H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 46 of 110 mid-rise allowed above, provided that upper stories are stepped back from the favade and are architecturally compatible with surrounding development. LUT 4+49.13: On the east side of the Third Avenue corridor primarily between E and G Streets, building heights sHeuklshall step down to create a ~moolR vi~~31 transition to the adjacent low-rise development east of Del Mar Avenue. LUT 4+49.14: West of the Third Avenue corridor, building heights should be predominantly mid- rise. Design LUT. 5: The U[ a subseq er pia dress Center ompl x to reinfo ce its that al co plements nd is p es Ian rou 0 Ii isting re civic uses. Des gn uidelines na , ark and s ee furniture, te a str nger sens of place and LU 6: ent standards nd uidelines in the Do nt wn Third intended esidential LUT 4+49.17 Establish a pedestrian paseo along F Street that will link downtown with the Interstate 5 Corridor and the Bayfront. Amenities LUT 4+49.18: Consider use of a cultural facility density bonus or incentive to increase space for amenities such as those listed in LUT 25.1l>. 9.5.2 H Street Corridor District (Page LUT-173) Vision for District The H Street Corridor District connects the H Street qatewav and Broadwav commercial corridor with downtown Third Avenue. and includesis a mixed use area with offices, shopping, and multi- family housing in a high-intensity, transit-oriented development pattern near the Third Avenue transit station. A redeveloped Chula Vista Center shopping mall includes some high-density residential housing, substantial office space, and a transit station. H Street functions as a multi-modal boulevard and major circulation route, linking eastern Chula Vista to the west. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) links the H Street trolley station to communities in the east, with two BRT stops on H Street providing convenient transit access for commuters, shoppers, and residents. In addition to an active commuter hub, the Third Avenue and H Street transit station area functions as a landmark architectural entry statement for an active downtown mixed use district. Building heights within the H Street Corridor include low-rise and wme-mid- H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 47 of lIO rise, with some high-rise focused withinal the betweenAeaf Third and Fourth Avenues. Mixed Use Transit Focus Area on H Street I Policies (Page LUT-178,179) Uses LUT 4991.4: With retention of the Chula Vista Center shopping mall, establish a master plan for redevelopment of the current Chula Vista Center site to introduce the residential and office components, and to address connections and complementary retail land use relationships to the new commercial center planned in the H Street Gateway Focus Area, to the west of Broadway under Objecti e On the nor distribu ion of office i th f H Stree be een Broa within th MeUse Co ions en ral sh wn belo a ifth A enue striv for a me cial desi nation ith retail and LU 49 LUT 4991.6. In the Chula Vista Center Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Residential designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 1.0. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs (refer to Section 4 8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of Focus area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights on both sides of H Streetwithin the Mixed Use Residential desiqnation shall be primarily low-rise, with some mid-rise. LUT 4951.6A: In the Chula Vista Center Focus Area. within the Mixed Use Commercial desiqnation north of H Street. is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aqqreqate FAR of 0.5. Subsequent speCific plans or zoninq ordinance requlations will establish parcel-specific FARs (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpretinq the Land Use Diaqram for a discussion of Focus Area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Buildinq heiqhts within the Mixed Use Commercial desiqnation shall be primarilv low-rise, with some mid-rise. Design LUT 4951.7' The Urban Core Specific Plan shall Provide include comprehensive development standards and guidelines, including provisions for building setbacks, massing, architecture and streetscape, that will ensure the grandeur establish H Street as sf a qrand boulevard, and create [1 pleasant an invitinq and safe pedestrian experience. LUT 4951 8: Planning efforts and documents that address transit implementation along the H Street Corridor should include transit station locations, design themes, ease of pedestrian access, and user comfort. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 48 of 110 LUT 4951.9: The Urban Core Specific Plan, or other equivalent requlations, shall address desiqn issues associated with the expanded depth of the Mixed Use Commercial desiqnated area on the north side of H Street. Desiqn and landscape standards shall ensure compatibilitv with residential uses on the north side of Otis Street. 9.5.3 CV Center Focus Area 9.5.4 H Street Office Focus Area (Page LUT -180) Description of Focus Area The H Street ffice Fo us Area (s e Figure 5 8) c be een Third venue nd ~rth venue, in ludin ext ndi g ort to G 5t eeto so th to I Str et^ Exi ting Co diti ns U nsists of t e area 0 both des of H St eet, some are s 'ust ea t of T ird Avenue Vision for Focus Area The H Street Office Focus Area is one of the three Transit Focus Areas (TFA) within the Urban Core. and is characterized by more intensive development surroundinq the transit station and serves as the southern anchor of the downtown Third Avenue activitv corridor. It hosts the South County Regional Center and offices fronting on the south side of H Street, between Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue, and by the oxp3nsien of with transit focus mixed uses on the north side of H Street, extending tonerti'l ef Roosevelt Street and on the east and west sides of Third Avenue. To the north of Roosevelt Street the Urban Core Residential uses transition to hiqher- densitv housinq which blends with the existinq multi-familv area on the south side of G Street. It is anticipated that uses along the H Street and Third Avenue frontages within the transit focus mixed use area will include ground floor retail, substantial office space, and residential units. Residential units will be located on both sides of Roosevelt Street_ with densities reducinq north of Roosevelt Street. and buildinq heiqhts transitioninq down from taller structures located closer to H Street, to mid-rise structures adioininq Roosevelt, to low-rise structures in areas adiacent to existinq development on G Street. As such, b I>uilding heights for this district will be primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise located closer to H Street. . To ensure an appropriate urban form for the hiqher densitv and intensity of development at this important activity area, the followinq outcomes should be achieved throuqh development within that area: H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 49 of 110 Function as a maiar qatewav to downtown Third Avenue throuqh the use of unique architecture that svmbolizes the area-so that the communitv. as well as visitors to the Citv. will immediately recoqnize it as a qateway to downtown. The intensitv and densitv of development is accompanied bv enhanced public and amenities and benefits (Le.. plazas. fountains. public areas. extensive streetscape improvements etc.), and which also serve to siqnal the area as a qateway and qatherinq point Buildinq and streetscape desiqn support transit and emphasize pedestrian desiqn features that provide opportunities to easilv access transit and minimize the use of private vehicles. hieve the ab rea. ( age LUT-181,1 2) Enc urage re evelopm and Fourth enue, wit and or idor, between T ird venue tra sit station near hir Avenue Policies Uses LUT W52.1: Strive for a distribution of uses within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation on the north side of H Street and on the east side of Third Avenue to be mostly residential with offices and some retail, oriented to the H Street and Third Avenue frontages, as generally shown on the chart below: ~ U D Residential D Retail . Offices Intensity/Height LUT W52.2: I n the H Street Office Focus Area, residential densities within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation are Intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 60 dwelling units per acre and are encouraged to develop at the high end of the density range for Mixed Use Tr3nsit Focus Are3, provided that projects meet pedestrian and transit-oriented objectives, and utilize tho inconti'/o progr3m complv with the amenities provisions as presented in LUT Section 7.12. LUT W52.3: In the H Street Office Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Transit Focus designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 50 of 110 aggregate FAR of 2.0. HowGver, s~ubsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the Focus Area-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of Focus Area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights within the H Street Office Focus Area shall primarily be mid-rise, with some high-rise buildings. Anv hiqh-rise buildinqs will be subiect to discretionary review pursuant to the provisions of LUT Section 7.2. LUT ~52.4 In the H Street Office Focus Area residential densities within the Urban Core Residential desiqnation are intended to have a qross density of 40 dwellinq units per acre. Buildinq heiqhts within the Urban Core Residential desiqnation shall be primarilv low-rise with some mid-rise buildinqs. LU ot er zonin re lations shall est bli h design he H Street Off e Focus v sion and olieles. 9.5,5 Interst te (Page LU -1 3) Des . of District The Interstate 5 Corridor District encompasses the area between Broadwav and Interstate 5 from C Street on the north. to I Street on the south as shown on Fiqure 5-25. It is divided into lias four Focus Areas, Including North Broadway, E Street Visitor, Harbor View, and H Street Gateway. Descriptions and policies for the overall District and each of these Focus Areas are stated below. Existing Conditions The Interstate 5 Corridor District is characterized by low-rise multi-family housing extending from C to I Streets; mobile home parks between F and G Streets; three roadway connections to the Bayfront (E, F and H Streets); a lack of accessible park facilities; and poor pedestrian connectivity crossing Interstate 5 to the Bayfront or to Broadway. Vision for District This area has been redeveloped as a major mixed use district, with higher density urban-type residential in mixed use development within Y. mile of the E and H Street trolley stations; increased neighborhood-serving commercial and some multi-family housing on Broadway; and visitor-serving uses at select nodes. The lower density mobile home parks have been redeveloped with higher intensity housing types. A pedestrian-oriented F Street Promenade links the district to the Bayfront and to the Downtown Third Avenue District. Maior links between the Urban Core and Bavfront land uses provide complementarv services and economies. as well as recreational amenities for visitors and residents alike therebY creatinq new vitalitv and interaction. Visitors to the City travelinq alonq Interstate 5 will identify primary qatewavs into the City and Bavfront from afar throuqh the identifiable presence of some hiqh-rise structures near the freeway. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erratas\GPU text ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 51 of 110 Intensity/Height (Page LUT-185 to 187) LUT &t53.3: In the North Broadway Focus Area, residential densities within the Mixed Use Residential designation are intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 40 dwelling units per acre. LUT &t53.4: De gn LU LU Amenities LUT &t53.7: In the North Broadway Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Residential designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 0.5. Howover, c~ubsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the Focus Area-wide aggregate (refer to Section 48.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of focus area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights on both sides of BroadwavH Street shall be primarily low-rise, with so - . e buildings. Encour geO up rading of IdA ad/or marg nal Broad ay Focus rea. U uses in the No h The Ur an develo me Streets incl de specific gui elin s for the on No h roadway, betw en C and E Community amenities to be considered for the North Broadway Focus Area as part of any incentive program should include, but not be limited to, those listed in Policy LUT ~26.1 9,5.7 E Street Visitor Focus Area (Page LUT-188) Vision for Focus Area The E Street Visitor Focus Area is one of the three Transit Focus Areas (TFA) within the Urban Core. and is characterized bv more intensive development surroundinq the transit station. Land uses on the north side of E Street near Interstate 5 Include visitor-serving uses (e.g., restaurants, hotels/motels, service stations, etc.). The area further north, also adjacent to Interstate 5, includes high-density, low-rise, multi-family development, taking advantage of excellent views towards the Bayfront and the San Diego Bay. Visitor-serving land uses are on all four quadrants of the intersection of E Street and Broadway. The south side of E Street, where the trolley station is located, has transit focus mixed uses, including residential units, offices, and ground floor retail. Building heights for this focus area are primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 52 of 110 To ensure an appropriate urban form for the hiqher density and intensity of development at this important qateway and visitor activity area the followinq outcomes should be achieved throuqh development within that area: Function as a maior entryway and qateway to the City throuqh the use of unique architecture, landscapinq and monumentation that symbolizes Chula Vista, and creates a stronq sense of arrival for both residents and visitors. The intensity and density of development encouraqed within this focus area must be supported by enhanced public benefits and amenities (I.e., plazas fountains, public areas. extensive streetscape improvements etc.) which should acknowledqe use by both residents itors. ra sit rie ted de i n he S ree rome ad nd t fa that a r vit t the E S eet ate a e aratio of the tr lie res tha vid ivate vehicles. Buil a d street ca rt niti s to ea il both the B fr nt and in San Die 0 t lie station r de The urban form and requlatorv standards for this area as established throuqh the Urban Core Specific Plan or other zoninq actions. will achieve the above in consideration of the context of areas surroundinq the TFA. Policies Intensity / Height (Page LUT -191) LUT Q54.6' In the E Street Visitor Focus Area, residential densities within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation are intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 60 dwelling units per acre and may be developed near the high end of the density range, provided that projects meet pedestrian and transit-oriented design objectives and complv with the amenities provisions presented in LUT Section 7.12. LUT Q54.7: Residential densities within the Mixed Use Residential designation on Broadway are intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 40 dwelling units per acre. LUT Q54.8: In the E Street Visitor Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Residential designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 2.0. f,lo'No'Jor, sSubsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the Focus Area-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting The Land Use Diagram for a discussion of focus area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 53 of 110 Building heights on both sides of g14 Street shall be primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise buildings. Anv hiQh-rise buildinQs will be subiect to discretionarv review pursuant to the provisions of LUT Section 7.2. LUT ~54.9: On Broadway, within the E Street Visitor Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Residential designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 1.0. However, subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FAR's that may vary from the Focus Area-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of focus area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights on both sides of Broadway shall be primarily low-rise, with some mid-rise buildings. LU ~54.9 rban Core re intende De gn LUT-192) LU ~_' 0: rading f older an or mar inal retail uses alon E treet and I LU 1: The Ur Cor ecific or 0 zonin ulations, shall e sh desiQn standards for the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area Gfl-of E Street and Woodlawn Avenue -consistent with the above vision and policies: Prepare €~ecific guideline€ for the aevele~R1eRt ef mixed u€e projecl€ en E Street ana Weealawn Avonuo. LUT ~54.12: The Urban Core Specific Plan shall Dl2rovide development standards and guidelines, including the provision of building setbacks and massing diagrams to ensure the enhancement of a primary gateway to the City along E Street, and a pleasant and safe pedestrian experience. LUT ~54.13: Planning efforts and documents that address transit implementation along the E Street gateway should include transit station design themes, ease of pedestrian access to these stations, and user comfort. Amenities LUT ~54 14: Pursue the construction of an expanded crossing of Interstate 5 at E Street that will provide for an enhanced pedestrian connection between land uses within the Bayfront and those east of Interstate 5, including the E Street transit station (see Figure 5-30). LUT ~54.15: Community amenities to be considered for the E Street Focus Area as part of any Incentive program should include, but not be limited to those listed in Policy LUT 26.1~. 9,5,8 Harbor View Focus Area (Page LUT-194,196) H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 54 of 110 Intensity/Height LUT aJ55.3: In the Harbor View Focus Area, residential densities within the Mixed Use Residential and Urban Core Residential designated areas are intended to have a focus area-wide gross density of 40 dwelling units per acre for each designation. LUT aJ55A: In the Harbor View Focus Area, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Residential designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 1.0. HOWGvor, ~~ubsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FARs that may vary from the Focus Area-wide aggregate (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting The Land Use Diagram for a discussion of focus area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights alongwe~t of the Broadway in the Harbor View Focus Areafronta~e should be primarily low-rise, with some mid-rise buildings. LU aJ55.5: De gn Buildin heights west 0 the Broadway ronta e' Afea-s oUID pr dominantl low- se with s me mld-n e bUll In s , ,6, . ." m. g'" ",,' 0_ .0 g LU Encour ge betwee F roadway, LU aJ55.7: repar sp cific design gui eli es for the roadw etween F and G Str ets. 9.5.9 H Street Gateway Focus Area (Page LUT-197) Vision for Focus Area The H Street Gateway Focus Area (Figure 5-31) is one of the three the Transit Focus Areas (TFA) within the Urban Core, and is characterized bv more intensive development surroundinq the transit station. It serves as a particularlv important major gateway to western downtown Chula Vista and the Bayfront area from Interstate 5. It also functions as a major transportation corridor and hub where majGf-~eastlwest Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service intersects with major north/south routes at the H Street Trolley Station. Land uses on the north side of H Street near Interstate 5, where the trolley station is located, are characterized by high-intensity transit focus mixed uses, including higher density residential units, offices, and ground floor retail. Visitor-serving land uses are in the westerly quadrants of H Street and Broadway. Building heights for this Focus Area are primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise closer to Interstate 5. H Street is a transit boulevard incorporating BRT facilities in its design. In addition, H Street functions as a pedestrian route linking the Urban Core Subarea with the Bayfront. The south side of H Street, extending from Interstate 5 to Broadway, and south to I Street, is redeveloped as a regional shopping center that either replaces or compliments the Chula Vista Center, provided that existing retail and residential properties are acquired for this purpose. Under this scenario the regional center is enhanced by belter exposure and freeway access, and improved circulation along H Street provided by a reduced number of controlled access points. The regional center is complementary to Bayfront uses west of Interstate 5, and accessible to and from the H Street Trolley Station. Building heights for the area south of H Street are primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise focused closer to Interstate 5 and H Street. Residential neighborhoods south of I Street and the existing elementary school have been sufficiently buffered from the regional center. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 55 of 11 0 If existing retail and residential properties in this location are not acquired for purposes of creating a new regional shopping center, then the H Street Gateway Focus Area, south of H Street and west of Broadway, will redevelop as a transit focus mixed use area with higher density residential housing, offices and ground floor retail uses located closer to H Street within walking distance of the H Street Trolley Station. To ensure an appropriate urban form for the hiqher densitv and intensitv of development at this important qatewav. visitor and transit hub. the followinq outcomes should be achieved throuqh development within that area: and atewa landsca I and m numentat n that s m rrival for oth resi ent d v itors. e of u and c eates ture e of us area mu t b untains blic areas to si nif H treet as nts and visitors. Pa tic lar er Inter tat 5 in creatin an invi in Buildinq and streetscape desiqn must support transit and emphasize features that provide opportunities to easilv access transit. Transit-oriented desiqn that focuses on pedestrians and linkaqes to both the Bavfront and easterlv alonq H Street to Chula Vista Center and downtown Third Avenue is particularlv important to creatinq continuitv for this maior corridor. Desiqns must also take into consideration and promote qrade separation of the trollev line for improved circulation for both pedestrians and vehicles. The urban form and requlatorv standards for this area as established throuqh the Urban Core Specific Plan or other zoninq actions shall achieve the above in consideration of the context of areas surroundinq the TFA Intensity/Heights (Page LUT-200,201) LUT M55.3: In the H Street Gateway Focus Area, residential densities within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Areas north of H Street are intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 50 dwelling units per acre, and are encouraged to develop near the high end of the density range, provided that projects are found to be compatible with pedestrian and transit-oriented design objectives, and provide nOCQ~~3ry amenitig~. and complv with the amenities provisions as presented in LUT Section 7.13. LUT M55A: In the H Street Gateway Focus Area north of H Street, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation is intended to H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 56 of 110 have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 1.5. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FAR's (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of Focus Area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights on the north side of H Street in the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area should be primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise buildings. Anv hiqh-rise buildinqs will be subiect to discretionarv review pursuant to the provisions of LUT Section 7.2. LUT 546.5 In the H Street Gatewav Focus Area residential densities in the Urban Core Residential desiqnation north of the H Street trollev station will have an area-wide qross densitv of 40 dwellinq units per acre. Buildinq heiqhts shall be a mix of low- and mid-rise De LU '1 uses alon H treet and I LU bli h desi n d LUT a4+56.8 The Urban Core Specific Plan shall provide include development standards and guidelines, including the provision of building setbacks and massing diagrams to ensure the enhancement of a primary gateway to the City and the gr3neeur establishment of a qrand transit boulevard along H Street, as well as to ensure a pleasant and safe pedestrian experience. LUT M456.9 Planning efforts and documents that address transit implementation along the H Street Gateway should include transit station design themes, pedestrian ease of access to these stations, and user comfort. Amenities LUT McS56.1 0: Community amenities to be considered for the H Street Gateway Focus Area as part of any incentive program should include, but not be limited to those listed in Policy LUT 2gala. LUT ~56.11 Pursue the construction of an expanded crossing of Interstate 5 at H Street that will provide for an enhanced pedestrian connection between land uses within the Bayfront and those east of Interstate 5, including the H Street transit station (see Figure 5-32). 9.5.9 H Street Gateway Focus Area (Page LUT-202-204) Policies Uses H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 57 of 110 LUT a&57.1' Should With s~ccessl~1 relocation of the large regional retail uses to the H Street Gateway Focus Area occur, south of H Street, strive for a distribution of uses within the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation south of H Street to be retail, with some offices and residential, as generally shown on the chart below: (j". ;,K.'.'.'~ ".,. .'1( . Retail El Offices El Residential LU a&57.2: Throug adoptio of a specifi pia that addre ses prot ction 0 residential neighb rhoods so th of I Str t, an requires ssembly f at Ie st 90 perc nt of existin paEe of and withi t~M xed Use T an lOCUS Are ig area south H tr et, large re Ion I c mmercial en er would be per ill within the H tre ate ay Focu Ar . ntil adopt on h a specifi pia ,existing land us s are co sidered c nsi t nt ith this ixed Ian use desig ati n. LU a&57.4: With n rei ca ion f larg re ona ret il uses 0 t e H Street Gate ay ocus Area, r sid nti I de sitie wit in th Mi ed Us Tr nsit Focus Area de ignated areas south of H Street are intended to have a Focus Area-wide gross density of 60 dwelling units per acre and are encouraged to develop near the high end of the density range, provided that projects are found to be compatible with pedestrian and transit-oriented design objectives. I nte sit IH igh s LUT a&57.5 In the H Street Gateway Focus Area south of H Street, the commercial (retail and office) portion of the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area designation is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 2.0. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel-specific FAR's (refer to Section 4 8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of Focus Area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights on the south side of H Street In the Mixed Use Transit Focus Area should be primarily mid-rise, with some high-rise buildings closer to Interstate 5 and H Street. Anv hiqh-rise buildinqs will be subiect to discretionarv review pursuant to the provisions of LUT Section 7.2. LUT a&57.6 In the H Street Gateway Focus Area, the Mixed Use Commercial designation near Broadway is intended to have a Focus Area-wide aggregate FAR of 0.75. Subsequent specific plans or zoning ordinance regulations will establish parcel- specific FAR (refer to Section 4.8.1 Interpreting the Land Use Diagram for a discussion of Focus Area-wide versus parcel-specific FAR). Building heights in the Mixed Use Commercial designated area will be primarily low-rise, with some mid-rise buildings. Design H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 58 of 110 LUT ~57. 7: Encourage the upgrading of older and/or marginal retail uses along H Street and Broadway. LUT ~57.8: The Urban Core Specific Plan shall include sre~are specific guidelines for the development of mixed use projects on H Street and on Broadway. LUT ~57.9: The Urban Core Specific Plan shall provide include development standards and guidelines, including the provision of building setbacks and massing diagrams to ensure the enhancement of a primary gateway to the City and the establishment of a grandeur of 3 transit boulevard along H Street, as well as to ensure a pleasant and safe pedestrian experience. LUT. 0: at add ress ould inclu tra sit station user comt rt. lemen the H esign th mes, ase of acc ss to LU ~ 7. l' of mix d pr provid an appro ofl Str et. Ian S~pe ific uidelines for th de elopment th H Stree fr shall be re ared that rot ct existi g reside tial neighb rh ods south Am niti LU Comm a .. s to nsid for th treet Gateway s Area as part of any incentive program should include, but not be limited to those listed in Policy LUT 2g,l>.1l>. 9.5.10 Mid-Broadway District (Page LUT-208) Design LUT 1*>58.6: Encourage the upgrading of older and/or marginal retail uses along Broadway. LUT 1*>58.7: Prepare specific guidelines for the development of mixed use projects on Broadway LUT 1*>58.8: The Urban Core Specific Plan shall €gstablish design guidelines and/or zoning standards that provide for building heights that step down adjacent to single- family neighborhoods. Amenities LUT 1*>58.9: Community amenities to be considered for the Mid-Broadway District as part of any incentive program should include, but not be limited to, those listed in Policy LUT 2g,l>.1l>. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lexl revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 59 of 110 9,5,11 Mid-Third Avenue District (Page LUT-211) Design LUT 1;+59.3: The Urban Core Specific Plan shall €~stablish design guidelines and/or zoning standards that provide for building heights that step down adjacent to single family neighborhoods. Amenities LUT 1;+59.4: o ~ H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 60 of 110 10.0 EAST AREA PLAN 10.1 Description/Setting (Page LUT-213) The East Planning Area predominately consists of master planned communities in various stages of development, and of open space. The area is generally bounded on the west by Interstate 805; on the north by State Route 54 and the Sweetwater River Valley, where the City's corporate and Sphere of Influence boundaries lie; on the northeast and east by Highway 94, within unincorporated San Diego County, near the communities of Jamul and Dulzura in the San Miguel Mountain/Proctor Valley area; and on the south within and adjacent to the boundaries designated by the General Development Plan of the Otay Ranch master planned community. It also includes are . he City of and uninco~ ed areas 0 . 0 Cou Addl lona y, there are sign! Ican open space ands WI In the as Planning Area tha are outside of the designated villages, planning subareas, or other areas intended for development. Such open space lands are intended to be preserved under the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan and MSCP Subarea Plan. Refer to the Environmental Element of this General Plan for identification and discussion of these areas. 10.4.3 Master Planned Communities Sub-area (Page LUT -233) Objective LUT 6l!.6 Create and maintain unique, stable, and well-designed communities that are master planned to guide development activities. Policies LUT 6!1@. 1 The policies and regulations within GDPs and SPA Plans that are specific to each community shall continue to guide the completion of development activities. LUT 681>.2: Limit development and improvements of the Birch-Patrick Estate House and surroundinq area, located south of the Upper Otav Reservoir. to private and public conference center/communitv center uses. H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 61 or 110 10,4,6 Olay Ranch Subarea (Page LUT-239) Description of Subarea The 23,000-acre Otay Ranch is the largest of the East Planning Area's master planned communities. It consists of eight undeveloped villages and planning areas in various stages of planning. Four villages within the Otay Ranch are either developed or are sufficiently planned for development such that they are included in the Master Planned Communities Subarea, Section 10.4.3, even tho~~R tRey are coveree 8Y the Otay RancR GDP However. these four villaqes remain a part of and subiect to the Otav Ranch GDP. 10. .1 D LUT -245) De ription of istrict The es ern District is ocated a ewes end of tne tay Ranc Subarea and inc u es Villages Two, Two West, and Three and Plannin~ Nea 19B of the Otay Ranch GDP (Figure 5-42). The district's major feature~ is are the Village Two an4-#s village core area and the Villaqe Three industrial/business park Existing Conditions The Western District surrounds the Otay Landfill on three sides and extends to Olvmpic Parkwav on the north. the planned La Media Road and existlnq Wolf Canvon to the east. and the Otav Vallev to the south. The district is mostlv vacant with onlv a fire station and Otav Ranch Hiqh School currentlv existinq. The District is beinq planned and implemented in accordance with the obiectives and pOlicies of this General Plan and the Otav Ranch's GDP., w it is irl'll'ortant that approl'riate land uses l:J~ffer the lanefill. Village Two Weet serves a8 a transition area l:Jetween Village Two ane the Otay lanefill to the '1.'est. Village Three and Plannin~ Area 1 gB are also transition areas bet'Neen Villa~e TV/oN'.'olf Canyon and the Otay Landfill. These "transition areas" are intenElee to complerl'lent the surroumling land uses in Village Two. Vision for District Two of the three villaqes in the District. Village Two and Villaqe Two West. is a village offe~in~ significant opportunities forare pedestrian-oriented development communities that includes a variety of land uses iA-and share a large village core. The Village Two core has a variety of land uses in a ...illa~e core that is larger and more intense than the typical village core in Otay Ranch, but is not as intensely developed as the Town Centers found in several other villages. Residential densitv and the intensitv of uses transition to lower densities and intensities as thev approach open space areas located in Poqqi and Wolf Canvons. A separate, smaller neighborhood-serving commercial area is also located in Villaqe Twothe District, providing services to nearby village residents. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 62 of 110 The southwest portion of Villaqe Two West serves as a transition area between the Otav Landfill and the residential areas within the balance of the Villaqe bv providinq Ii fA ilea industrial uses that buffer the landfill from residential development. It also provides a planned extension of industrial uses from the Sun bow master-planned industrial communitv to the West. The third villaqe in the District, Villaqe Three. also servesSifAil<3rly, industrial ~ses within Villaae TRree serve as a transitional buffer between the landfill and adiacent open space areas and residential development areas. Objective LUT 1476 (Page LUT-247) Develo a edestrian-oriented transit village within tRe Westorn District Villa e Two roviding a ran e of ho ing types, commun facilities, ado en space~ Pol ie 0 LU 14 6.1: In IRe- single- LU 14_ (Pag LU -247) , provi e divers housing t es including lin s. s ace and wildl e c rridors in residentia ial or business LUT 1476.3: Provide the needed community facilities, including an elementary school, public neighborhood parks, community purpose facilities, and common useable open space areas. LUT 1476.4: Allow a linear design for Village Two with primary access from Heritage Road and La Media Road, creating a walkable village core that extends in an easUwest direction across the village and provides well-distributed pedestrian links between community-serving land uses in the core and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Objective LUT 7-577 (Page LUT -248) Provide a higher density, mixed use Village Core within the Village ~ Two area to serve Village ~ Two, as well as nearby communities and a lower density neighborhood-serving mixed-use area able to serve adjacent village residents. Policies LUT 7-a77.1 Provide high-density residential uses arranged in and around a commercial retail mixed use development at the eastern end of the village core. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 63 of 110 LUT +a77.2: Provide for a smaller neighborhood center on the western side of the village containing non-transit oriented multi-family densities and smaller neighborhood- serving shops. LUT +a77.3: Provide a transit station to serve the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the Village Core~ and pro'/ige a transit stop far the transit line an or near Birch Raag. LUT +a77A: Allow for a grocery stare and other sRops and commercial services serving transit orienteg multi family gevelopment in tRe village core not onlv Villaqe Two but surroundinq villaqes as well. Obj LU +978.1: Prior to or on 0 wo West and th Ot sig of these areas " flects the unique characteristics of the landform and surrounding development land use. E tablish a r te uses th t reflect t e ni ue land use an landform ad' cen to th cha act ris cs Pol ie LUT +978.2: Provide ollPortunities from the higR mesa locations of Village Two to view ollen space areas to tRe east and south. Preserve and protect view opportunities and provide view corridors to open space areas to the south and east from the hiqh mesa locations of Villaqe Two and from alonq the edqes of Poqqi and Wolf Canvons. LUT +978.3: Create large lot gevelopments suitable for limiteg ingustrial, rewarch, and business park uses in the business Ilark in Otay Ranch (Village ThreeiPlanning Area 19).The size and desiqn of lots and qraded pads shall be suitable to accommodate a ranqe of appropriate tv pes of users within industrial areas. LUT +978.4' Prior to or concurrent with approval of a SPA Plan for Villaqe Two West lOgnsure that single-family residential development in Village Two West provides appropriate open space 00ffefs adiacent to IRe industrial uses that are located adiacent to the Otay LandfilU;mg respects tRe landfDrms of Poggi Canyon. LUT +978.5. Allow fer tRe develollment of a limited industrial business park to sufler the Vill3ge Two 3rea and provige a consistent transition to the Otay Landfill witR 3daitional ollen sllace carriaorsLimit land uses adiacent to the Otav Landfill to open space and limited industrial uses or business parks. Objective LUT 7+79 Protect the natural features of the Otay Ranch Preserve located in Wolf Canyon. H:\PLANNING\General]lan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 64 of 110 Policies LUT 1+79.1 Maintain the natural landform character of Wolf Canyon by implementing policies of theChula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. LUT 1+79.2 Ensure development respects existinq landforms bv utilizinq landform qradinq techniques in areas that interface with Poqqi and Wolf Canvons. Objective LUT 1981 (Page LUT -255) Designate and allow for appropriate and carefully planned land uses that provide additional recreational activities, both public and private, :md entert3inmQnt and commerGi31 3Gti\'ities that do ten the via .. nsitive biologi bitats or th lley's f key co ponent 0 the Otay anch Pr erve. LU +9 1.1: cti e recre tional u es tOGfl t e reviously ac ive recreation devel p at y Ranc Resource M LUT +S4A81.2 Prior to the approval of anv proiect that mav result in the demolition or siqnificant alteration of a potentiallv siqnificant historic resource within the "Bird Ranch" propertv in Otav Vallev, as defined pursuant to applicable state and federal laws. require the completion of an historic survev report to determine siqnificance. If determined to be siqnificant. require appropriate and feasible mitiqation. LUT ~81.3 Limitea GemmCJrcial and ai';ctive recreation uses authorized by Policy LUT 81G.1 above, shall be sited to minimize the potential negative effects of these uses on adiacent Preserve areas. sQnsiti\'e rese~rGes in thQ MSCP O~eA Space Preserve to the extent feasible. LUT ~81.4 Ensure that ~SQS in this area aroPrior to approval of anv a-discretionarv permit in the Otav Vallev District. ensure that the proposed proiect is consistent with the Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan, and assist implementation of the Concept Plan through project features and design that support or provide access, staging areas, trails, and appropriate buffering. Objective LUT 8g0 (Page LUT-256) Promote limited industrial development opportunities, where appropriate access to non-residential circulation roadways is provided and environmental impacts are minimized. LUT llG82.1: Allow limited industrial development in thQ "southvJest corner" on ~re~ertiQs propertv east of Heritage Road and south of Otay Valley, subject to the preparation of a master development plan that addresses appropriate street H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 65 of 110 improvements, vehicular access, screening from public viewsheds, development infrastructure, protection of adjacent environmentally sensitive resources, water quality, and phasing. LUT 8G82.2: Improved access to industrial lots shall be a condition for future industriai development Objective LUT 3284 (Page LUT -261, 262) Establish a distinctly identifiable corridor that creates a unique sense of place through its integration of diverse uses and land use focus areas into a cohesive development pattern and its linka etween the dis ri ' focus areas, an wi h the sub-re i n ining c . i and ope space L T Pol ie L Locate de uildi publi ces, a ndscaping to cr a distinct character and identity for each focus area, emphasizing development patterns that foster pedestrian activity and enhance community iivability. LUT 8284.3: Connect the corridor's uses to surrounding open spaces with pedestrian and bike paths and greenbelts LUT 8284.4: As part of any SPA plan within the University StudY Area €~stablish a common coordinated system of physical elements that interconnect and unify the corridor's Focus Areas, including streets, transit, sidewalks, streetscapes, signage, lighting, building piacement and form, and architectural character. LUT 8284.5: Carefully consider for each focus area land uses that will not diminish or prevent the establishment of uses primarily intended for the other focus areas of the Eastern University District. LUT 8284.6 Complete preparation of a framework strategy for the University Campus, University Village, Eastern Urban Center and Regional Technology Park Focus Areas included within the "University Study Area" prior to or concurrently with any future GDP amendments and/or SPA plans for villages within the Eastern University District. This strategy shall&l'look:l identify and consider important land use, economic, circulation, and design elements, and relationships between these Focus Areas. The strategy shall&l'look:l also identify key principles or "ground rules" for development to allow subsequent SPA planning for the individual focus areas and ownerships to proceed independently within on agreod upon framework. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 66 of 110 Objective LUT lli88 (Page LUT-268) Develop a multi-institutional university center or traditional university site that combines a learning institution's various functions into a cohesive and well-designed area that enhances pedestrian activity and livability; respects the natural setting; and is well integrated with adjoining communities and uses, including the University Village Town Center, Eastern Urban Center, and the surrounding residential community. Policies Use & Design LUT !leSS. 1 (Bu ete Ii t n Prior to the adoption of a SPA involvinG the Universitv site or area supportinG the cam u oca and design e velopmen 0 unlve ity an suppo In uses to achi ve a coh sive and i tegr ed campu environ ent, i considera ion of the foil winMinc les: t chang; g) U ~ (Pag LU - ,282) Obj cti e UT 9t93 Pro ide cen ralized Chula Vis a/Otay Ranch a d outh San servic s th t cannot be acc m odated in the esiden' Policies LUT 94.93.1 : Integrate civic uses, recreation activity, a system of parks, necessary schools, and other resident-serving uses and encourage joint use of public and private faculties. LUT 94.93.2: Encourage the highest residential densities of the Otay Ranch Subarea to develop in the EUC. LUT 94.93.3: Provide sufficient acreage to accommodate cultural and community public facilities, open space, park(s), and schools within the urban center and encourage the development of a performing arts center. LUT 94.93.4. Develop the EUC as an "intense urban form," with mid- and high-rise buildings typically located in the central core and near transit. LUT 94.93.5: Applv the DesiGn Review process for discretionarv proiects to ensure that Gesifjfl building facades are designed and oriented \Rem to accentuate and enhance the pedestrian experience and urban street scene. Buildings fronting on pedestrian spaces shall be designed to support and enhance dining, entertainment, and art and cultural activities. LUT 94.93.6: As part of the approval of a SPA. pP-rovide pedestrian-oriented plazas, through- block paseos, and landscaped squares to add interest and provide contrast to the buildings, which shall generally be built to the sidewalk's edge. LUT 91. 7: ^Ion~ main thoroughfares 3nd prim3ry podostri3n W3YS, off street parkin~ shall be provided prim3rily behind buildin~s or within !larkin~ structures. Exceptions that allo'l/ !larking on 3n interim b3sis adjacent to such thoroughfares aAE! H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 67 of 110 peacstri3n w::JYs (to 3ccommod::Jte build out of development) may be permitted when tho interim phaEO status of the parking can be justifiea. For all other streets, off street parking situatad along 3nd adjacent to the othar stroat frontage sh311 be minimized in order to maint3in a peaastri3n orient3tion 3na preserve tho Urb3n chof3ctor of tho ElIe. LUT ~93.11Z As part of a framework strategy for the University Study Area, identify development regulations and design standards within City ordinances, policies, and other regulatory measures that may hinder achieving the intended urban vision for the EUC Revise regulations and standards for both public and private uses and facilities where deemed necessary to create the urban character intended for the EVC. LUT ~93.98 Accommodate hased develo ment, allowing the urban land use intensity and charac r of the UC to inten ify nd evolve n stages in resp nse to ec nomic and ot r factors. o LUT -284) LV The p the Fra Village. LV Off-str arkl cilitie . hin t stern n Center shall ated and desioned to promote the urban character and pedestrian orientation intended for the EVC. Parkinq shall conform to the urban architecture and form; provide convenient pedestrian access to the areas it serves: and promote the efficient use of shared parkinq facilities. To help insure successful buildout of the EUC, requlatory measures and desiqn standards shali aliow for fiexibility in the sitino of off-street parkinq facilities to accommodate temporarv, interim or phased parkinq facilities. LVT ~948 Promote the development of public or private parkinq structures that can be I shared bv multiple uses within the Eastern Urban Center. Objective LUT 93~ (Page LUT -284) Create a retail commercial center that supports the East Planning Area/Otay Ranch population by providing regional goods and services that are not accommodated in the residential Yillage cores or town centers; functions integrally with the intense, pedestrian-oriented urban activity of the Eastern Urban Center (EVe) Focus Area; and accommodates the bus rapid transit system connecting it to other villages, the EUC, and the region. Policies LUT ro95.1: Accommodate uses that provide regional retail commercial and entertainment services, including department stores, multiplex theatres, specialty retail shops, and eating and drinking establishments, but not office use. H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 68 of 110 LUT %95.2: Locate the BRT route and station stop within the Freeway Commercial Focus Area to facilitate 3 central an appropriate BRT alignment and transit center if\ for the EUC. o 6 H:\PLANNING\General]lan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 69 of 110 CHAPTER 6 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT ED 2 JOBS/HOUSING BALANCE (Page EDE-7) Currently, many Chula Vista residents commute out of the city for employment, contributing to local and regional traffic congestion and air pollution. It is essential to the city's job creation goals that areas for business park, office and retail development are designated, properly zoned and entitled. In the same manner, it is equally important that areas of the city are properly zoned for a variety of housing types, from multi-family units to estate development. Providing the variety of jobs with differing income opportunities and the variety of housing types helps Chula Vista remain competitive in the regional marketplace in terms of location, amenities and costs. It also assists the Ity In a acting ne ,targe businesses to p ovide a div rse an mple p oyment ase for hula Vist resident Obj ell e D o "","" 10 ;mfr. ,," V; ,., job' ,o",;"gb" eo . ED 2. facilitate dev lop ent that A v rie of 'ob nd ho Poli ies ED 2.2 Facilitate increased employment densities near transit stations and routes. ED 2.3 Pursue a diverse supply of housing types and costs, as well as a diverse supply of jobs with varying income potential, to balance local job and housing opportunities. ED 2.4 Encourage home based businesses, as permitted by the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance, where operations are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. ED 2.5 Encourage mixed use projects where retail, commercial and office development is developed with residential opportunities on the same site or in the same building. ED 2.6 Leveraqe economic development incentives to provide hiqh qualitv iobs for Chula Vista residents. ED 5 INTERNATIONAL TRADE (Page EDE-10) The importing and exporting of goods is critical to the region's economy. Chula Vista is in the center of the bi-national, San DiegolTijuana metropolitan area. Because of the city's proximity to the USIMexico border, the busiest border crossing in the world, and its position on the Pacific Rim, Chula Vista is uniquely situated to capitalize on cross-border and international trade. Several Pacific Rim related firms, including Hitachi and Dai-Nippon, are located in Chula Vista. Future business attraction and recruitment strategies should continue to focus on the city's distinct locational advantage, and on targeted export/import and maquiladora ("twin plant") firms. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 70 of 110 Objective ED 5 Policies: Promote cross-border and international trade. ED5.1 ED 5.2 ED 5. ED 5.4 ED 5.5 ED5 ED 5.7 Develop and implement programs designed to attract regional and cross- border expenditures and thus generate sales and other tax revenues for the city. Support infrastructure improvements along the border region. Ident fy, monito and proa tivel assist 10 al firms involv in intern tional trade 0 Deve op su port clust rs~p cific Rim 'nternationa fir s. hu a is the city's ati nand 0 its oxi ity to th create a ort busines es and ind stries. s to position th reements, incl Promote social reqional and economic cohesion and build stable. sustainable cross-border economic development. H:\PLANNING\General]lan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 71 or 110 CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT Objective PFS 5.4 PFS 5 7 Obj cti e PF 9. PF 9.5 Objective PFS 10.1 Objective PFS 11.1 Objective PFS 12.1 PFS5 (Page PFS-20,21) Provide adequate law enforcement staff and equipment pursuant to Police Department Sstratecic j:>plans to meet established service standards. Permit lar~e scale development only through 3 process that phases its construction with ~revisien ef ~olice and fire protection services such th3t services 3re provided prier te er cenc~rrent with need. Prior to approval of anv discretionarv proiects ensure that construction is phased with f olice and rotection such s are rovid rior to concurren with need. PFS9 facilitie accord ~ {Page -2 t~i+lg wi I al chool di tricts d ring review of pplicable is r tio ary appr vals to provide ad qu te school er b develop e to avoid 0 erc owding !!! es and Ii itations f overnment Cod 65 96 b . Work los Iy with the s ho needs for pu lie education facilitie add expanding xtr curricular recreation an e ucationa programs, for Prlmarv. secondarv and adult education. and providing state-of-the-art information services. PFS 10 (Page PFS-30) Centin"e to c,Qoordinate and make recommendations to the school districts and property ownersl--and developers on the location, size and design of school facilities relative to their location in the community. Suggest to the school districts that they consider joint use and alternative structural design such as multi-story buildings where appropriate. PFS 11 (Page PFS-35) Centin"e ceerdin3tingCoordinate with the Chula Vista Public Library during review of land use issues requiring discretionary approval to provide adequate library facilities that meet the needs generated by development. PFS 12 (Page PFS-36) Continue to c,Qoordinate and make recommendations to the Chula Vista Public Library and property owners/developers on the location, size and design of library facilities relative to their location in the community. PFS 22 - Powering Chula Vista (Page PFS-61) (New) Obiective PFS 23: Sensible and efficient electrical and natural cas facilitv intecration into the natural and developed environment. H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erralas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 72 of 110 PFS 23.1. Use existinq transmission corridors as effective wildlife corridors. PFS 23.2: Provide sufficient open space bufferinq between utilitv facilities and residential development. Ensure adequate area is reserved earlv in the development process for critical electrical service facilities. PFS 23.3 PFS 234. Assure that utilitv facilities safelv inteqrate into the developed landscape. Appropriate secondary land uses (such as nurseries, RV storaqe and useable open space and parks amonq others) should be encouraqed to locate within overhead transmission facilit ri hts-of-wa when a ro riate. Trails can also be include as a se ndar land se ursuant to reemen with DG&E. PFS 23.5 objecti es~ 2 and 24, and 25 aCC~,gl ) d th 'r associ at d ,will ed as -nu H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 73 of 110 CHAPTER 9 - ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT 3.1.2 Protecting Water Quality Policies (Page E-18) EE 2.7 Collaborate with other applicable jurisdictions in the development and funding of regional watershed management plans that will provide a balance between watershed protection. reqional economic qrowth and development of public infrastructure and services consistent with the qoals and obiectives of the General Plan. 3.1, Pro oting Cle n Air Pol ie age -28) EE .4: EE 6.10 EE 6.12 EE 6.13: EE 6.14 EE 6.15 3,1,7 Policies EE 7.5. energy generatio facilitie a ensltlve re i r , and r r -powered mi ers within ec iver within ent has been abl state and s to nearl3y Establish ~recodures to evaluate the locatien of sensitive receptors near hiahwavs for new ee'lole~ment and reeovelopment proiects. The sitinq of new sensitive receivers within 500 feet of hiqhwavs resultinq from development or redevelopment proiects shall require the preparation of a health risk assessment as part of the CEQA review of the proiect. Attendant health risks identified in the HRA shall be feasiblv mitiqated to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with CEQA in order to help ensure that applicable federal and state standards are not exceeded. Promote clean fuel sources that help reduce the exposure of sensitive uses to pollutants. Encouraqe proqrams and infrastructure to increase the availabilitv and usaqe of enerqv-efficient vehicles such as hvbrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, or those that run on alternative fuels. The Citv will implement a clean vehicle/alternative fuel proqram for Cltv vehicles (except safetv vehicles and equipment when not feasible) and promote the development of infrastructure to support their use. Site industries in a wav that minimizes the potential impacts of poor air qualitv on homes schools hospitals, and other land uses where people conqreqate. Creating A Sustainable Energy Future (Page E-30) Pursue EnCOUr3qe 40% citv-wide electricitv supplv from clean renewable I resources bv 2017. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 74 of 110 EE 7.6: Encouraoe the construction and operation of oreen buildinos. considerino such proorams as the Leadership in Enerov and Environmental Desion (LEEDIM) Green Buildinq Ratinq Svstem. EE 7.7 Support tree plantino proorams that will be implemented to reduce enerqv needs. Objective - EE 21 3.5.1 Protecting People from Excessive Noise Protect people from excessive noise through careful land use planning and the incorporation of appropriate mitigation techniques. Pol ies EE 1 Contin e ljPle Obj Pro Pol ie EE 2.5. (Page E-66) enKr e the Clt 's nsJJatl n nOise Olse control ina (Page E-6 ) propriate mitiga ion measures ance with compatibility 3.6 - Environmental Justice (New Section) (Paqe E-681 Environmental iustice is introduced, defined and discussed in Section 1.6 of this Environmental Element. (Please refer to that section and other related sections of this document for additional backqround.) Obiective and Policies The followinq obiective and policies auqment other parts of this General Plan that help to further at the local level some of the concepts and principles that have emerqed reoardinq this topic at the national, state and reqionallevels. Obiective EE 23 Provide fair treatment for people of all races. cultures and income levels with respect to development. adoption, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws requlations and policies. Policies EE 23.1 Provide public outreach efforts and public involvement opportunities for residents affected bv proposed Citv proiects. EE 23.2: Plan for the equitable distribution of public facilities and services H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 75 of 110 EE 23.3 EE 234. EE 23.5 Avoid sitinq industrial facilities and uses that pose a siqnificant hazard to human health and safety in proximity to schools or residential dwellinqs. Build new schools and residential dwellinqs with sufficient separation and bufferinq from industrial facilities and uses that pose a siqnificant hazard to human health and safety. Promote more livable communities by expandinq opportunities for transit-oriented development. CHAPTER 10 - GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT GM Pol ies: GM 11 GM 1.2 GM 1.3 GM 1.4 GM 1.5 GM 1.6 GM 1.7 GM 1.8 GM 1.9 urrent Pu . 'ties and Se (Page antitativ el- f-service m and rvice dem nd expected ro riate t a roval of wth M na ement Oversigh Co mission, h Ma ag ment Program nd 0 prepare Prepare detailed development forecasts and monitor development activity as it occurs in support of growth management program activities. Provide growth forecasts and related information to City departments and other local government entities and request annual responses regarding their ability to provide services and facilities consistent with the Threshold Standards. As part of the Growth Management Program, conduct an ongoing Development Monitoring Program focused on new development activity and related infrastructure and public facility construction to determine compliance with Threshold Standards and other City policies and programs. Periodically review and revise the Threshold Standards to assure that they reflect current service delivery and measurement techniques and to assure their effectiveness at achieving quality of life goals. Create and periodically update a set of Facility Master Plans for major municipal infrastructure and public facilities. Adopt and periodically update Development Impact Fee Programs that assure that new development contributes a proportional share of funding for necessary municipal infrastructure and public facilities. Require that all Major Development projects prepare a Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) that articulates infrastructure and public facilities requirements and costs and funding mechanisms. H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 76 of 110 GM 1.10 Provide incentives that make agreements attractive for Major Development Projects. Agreements should be offered when items or concessions are sought that cannot be exacted through zoning and subdivision map requirements. GM 1.11 Establish the authority to withhold discretionary approvals and subsequent building permits from projects demonstrated to be out of compliance with applicable Threshold Standards. GM 1.12 Establish the authority for the City Council to impose limits on the total amount of development when such development, in aggregate, is forecasted to exceed Threshold Standards or otherwise negatively affect quality of life and public health, safety, or welfare of the City. GM 1.13 Establish the authority for the Cit Council to im ose limits u on the rate of evelopme t as nee ed to assur th t develop nt occu at a optimal ra e that d es not n gatively ect qualit of Ii e and pub ic health, safety or welfare of the Ci 0 H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 77 of 11 0 CHAPTER 11 - GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 1.0 INTRODUCTION (Page GPI-1-21) 1 1 Purpose and Scope If the City's vision is to become reality, the qoals objectives, and policies 3nd propos31s stated in ef-this gQeneralll.E'.lan 3re te be must be effectively served effectively, 12Y-implementationif1{j measures RWSt-that are lle-carefully chosen and carried out. The gener31 pl3n C3n only-be successful if tRe vision is r031istic 3na C3n be implementea. Such implementation measures should be reviewed periodically, and amended as necessary. accordinq to State quidelines. re ul tions to e tablis in Ian. C ns derin this t a . on ools me hanisms o t the hu a Vista . Section 3.0 - General Plan Maintenance As the lonq-ranqe vision and poliCY master plan for future qrowth and development of the City. other plans, proqrams and requlations must be consistent with the General Plan. As a lonq ranqe quide. the General Plan is also intended to be a "Iivinq" document subiect to some interpretation. and the need for amendment in response to chanqinq circumstances. This section discusses General Plan consistency, General Plan amendments and use of the Proqram EIR. alonq with related objectives and policies-~ . Section 4.0 - Implementinll Plans and Prollrams bv General Plan Element Some implementation measures -- or maior actions, plans and proqrams -- are identified that directly correspond to the various General Plan Elements. These are the critical link between the General Plan's provisions and tanqible actions. . Section 5,0 - Periodic Review and Reportinq This section outlines how the City will periodicallv assess the proqress made in implementinq the General Plan, and as necessary, make accordinq adiustments to implementation efforts and/or amend the Plan. . Section 6,0 - City Boundary Reorllanizations H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 78 of 110 Because the General Plan Area includes land beyond the City's current (2004) corporate boundries, chanqes in boundaries may be necessary in order to implement the General Plan. In this section the followinq topics are discussed: City and Sphere of Influence Boundaries: Potential City Boundary Reorqanizations: Annexation Procedures: and Obiectives and Policies are all addressed. 1.2 Implementing the Vision and Themes By establishing the land use, circulation, public facilities economic development qrowth manaqement. and environmental policies stated in this >l2eneral !'Elan, the City of Chula Vista has expressed its commitment Gesire-to maintain existinq tho mony high-:quality Gc~ects of standards in the community, to keep improvinq, improve otherc and to successfully meet the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Achieving the City's vision requires that the G~ity be vigilant in enacting programs that implement the olides stated contoinGd in earlier elements. Thi chapte, General Ian Imple entation, pr vid s the fram ork with n whic the G~ity an revi wand m nitor the ffectivene s of the >I ener I !'Elan as it works t ward chieving th visi n 0 vibr nt com un~ith pportuniti s for omfortabl an living, ati eco 0 ic eveopmentthal)ich he lives it~iti ens. A fu I di cu sio of our even Vi Ion theme is nd n Chapt r 4 Imp em nt tion Chapte fo u es n aspect of em 7, Effec ive Impem n tio . 2.0 GE his and Plan This section presents the tools to guide development in the G~ity by implementing the policies contained in the General Plan. 2.1 Chula Vista Municipal Code The Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMe) consists of all the regulatory ordinances and certain administrative ordinances of the City, codified pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8 and 50022.10 of the Government Code. The CVMC includes the City's Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. 2.1.1 Subdivision Ordinance In California, proposed subdivisions that would result in the sale. lease or financinq of land must first obtain local government approval.c muct Gppro'lG lond thGt is subdivided for wle, leGEG or finGncing. The Subdivision Map Act establishes statewide uniformity in local subdivision procedures while giving cities and counties the authority to regulate the design and improvement of subdivisions, require dedications of public improvements or related impact fees, and require compliance with the objectives and policies of the >l2eneral !'Elan. Through the Chula Vista Subdivision Ordinance, the G~ity has the authority to approve and design street alignments,; street grades and widths,; drainage and sewer facilities" lot sizes and lot configuration,; traffic access; and other items. The ability to require these standards and improvements enables the G~ity to promote the goals and objectives of the >l2eneral !'Elan, particularly those in the Land Use and Transportation Element, the Public Facilities and Services Element, and the Environmental Element. No subdivision map can be approved unless the G~ity finds that the subdivision, together with design and improvement provisions, is consistent with all aspects of the General Plan. 2.1.2 Zoning Ordinance H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 79 of lID Zoning classifies the immediate, permissible uses of land and is one of the primary means of implementing the g~eneral "Elan. The Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance divides the G~ity into districts or zones, specifying what uses are permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited within each zone. The Zoning Ordinance also establishes procedures for considering projects, standards for minimum lot size, building height and setback limits, fence heights, parking, open space and other development requirements. To successfully implement the g~eneral "Elan, the zoning must be consistent with land use designations, goals and objectives established in the g~eneral "Elan, in particular, in the Land Use and Transportation Element. Zoning can also be used to further the goals and objectives of the g~eneral "Elan by requiring design review, allowing floating zones and mixed-use zones, and establishing overlay zones requiring additional reviews for specified reasons. Local ogram Loc I Coastal rogram (L~are planning t ols u ed to car out the s ared artnership be ee t C lifornia oa tal Co mission' (~C mandate 0 p otect coasta ur nd loc I go er me ts' reg lati n f la d use. T L P i cludes a an use plan with la d e cia ifi tio s, ypes a densitie of allowa Ie ve pment, Ius goal ,objectives an policies con er ing ev lopme t and us of coastal es ce. After t e CCC pproves an LC ,their per itti g uth rity is d Ie ed the local go m nt. Use iag m and the ass ci ed goals, the G ity Ch la Vista's CP con ist obj ctives a policies hat 2.3 Land Use Plans and Permits Several plans and permits are used to further define and develop land uses throughout the G~ity. These plans and permits are described below. 2,3,1 Redevelopment Plans The State Legislature under the California's Community Redevelopment Law allows the adoption of redevelopment plans by cities. Redevelopment plans are intended to reverse deteriorating economic and physical conditions; redevelop blighted, underutilized, and vacant properties; improve infrastructure and public facilities; and produce revenues through the development of job generating properties. Where the private sector alone is unable or unwilling to assemble land and invest resources, the city can help by providing planning and financing incentives. Redevelopment plans must be in conformance with the Ggeneral PQlan. As such, redevelopment is a powerful tool for Chula Vista to implement the goals and policies of !Heits General Plan, particularly the Land Use and Transportation Element, Housing Element and the Public Facilities and Services Element. Any redevelopment plan must include plans for streets,; buildings,; open space,; a statement of the effect of the plan on existing residents in the area,; a description of proposed financing methods; and a plan for participation of affected property owners. (See Section 1.4.2, Redevelopment Plans, in Chapter 5, the Land Use and Transportation Element of this General Plan.) 2.3.2 General Development Plans H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 80 or 110 A General Development Plan (GDP) is a smaller scale version of a general plan that typically has addressed large, previously undeveloped areas of tHe;;! Gglty, such as those in eastern Chula Vista. GDPs are further discussed in Section 1.4.4 and Section 10.0, Eastern Area Plan, of the Land Use and Transportation Element. GDPs must be in conformance with the General Plan. 2.3.3 Specific Plans Specific flElans are customized" regulatory documents that provide more focused guidance and regulation for particular areas. They generally include~ a land use plan,. circulation plan,; infrastructure plan,; zoning designations,. development standards,. design guidelines,. phasing plan,. financing plan,; and implementation plan. (See Section 1.4.3 of the Land Use and Transportation Element.) 2.3.5 The fl_reClse flP.lan is a cross be een a fl_ anned H_nit <:IQeve opment (PUD) and a arger specific plan. It allows for flexibility, innovation, and public involvement. Chula Vista has "P" (flErecise flElan) modifying districts to allow diversification in the spatial relationship of land uses, density, buildings, structures, landscaping and open spaces. The "P" designator requires design review of architecture and signs through the adoption of specific conditions of approval for development of property In the e!:;,ity. Within the boundaries of the "P" district, the location, height, size and setbacks of buildings or structures,; open spaces,. signs; and densities indicated on the flErecise flP'lan take precedence over the otherwise applicable regulations of the underlying zone. 2.3,6 Miscellaneous Land Use Permits The e!:;,ity processes a variety of permits,--wF\iGfl that facilitate development, including. but not limited to, conditional use permits, variances and building permits. Since all approvals must show consistency with zoning and general plan policies, these permits further the goals and objectives of the gQeneral flElan. 2.4 Facility Master Plans and Capital Improvement Plans Facility mMaster flElans and e!:;,apital ijmprovement flElans guide the funding and construction of public improvements developed to serve the e!:;,ity. Such improvements include roads, sewers, water facilities. and parks. Since fEacility mMaster flElans and e!:;,apital ijmprovement flElans must be consistent with the adopted 9Qeneral flElan, they further the goals and objectives of the gQeneral flP'lan. 2,5 Development Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and Memoranda of Agreement H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 81 of 110 A dQevelopment a6greement is a contractual agreement between the G~ity and a developer that identifies rights that apply to a specific development project, in return for appropriate benefits to the GQity It provides that, for a specified time period, the rules, regulations and policies applicable to a particular development will not change. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) are agreements between the G,Q,ity and a developer or the G,Q,ity and another jurisdiction Typically, MOUs and MOAs state the benefits and opportunities to be gained from a certain plan or project and the anticipated actions or tasks to be carried out by the parties involved. By their nature, development agreements, MOUs and MOAs offer opportunities to ensure that general plan objectives and policies will be implemented as development occurs in an area. 2.6 Funding Mechanisms 2.6.1 Benefit A sessmen Ben fit ss ss ents, a so .r;;)'n s special SiSS ents, are hist rically popular t ch iques for fina cin c nst uction nd Wte ance of s ch hy ical impr e as sidewal ,~ ewers,~ sch ols; st eet ,; star drains,; Ii hting; an flo c trol that enefit d stinct areas M st ass ss en ac autho ize e e of bond ,p id for y an as ess . A benefit ss ssment can ot e I vie on a p ece pr erty that does not ceive a dir t benefit from t imp ov m nts r servic b in fin need. Cities, counties, school districts~ and other districts may issue 9~eneral eQbligation (G,O,) e!;!onds for the acquisition or improvement of property such as buildings" streets,~ sewers,~ water systems,; and other infrastructure. G,O, e!;!onds must be approved by two-thirds of the voters casting ballots. They are secured by the local government's ability to levy property taxes but may also be repaid form other revenue sources. 2.6.3 Exactions and Impact Fees Exactions are dedications of land, improvements, or impact fees imposed on new development to fund the construction of capital facilities. They cannot be used for operations or maintenance. Exactions may only be imposed where they will further a legitimate interest (that Is, health, safety~ and welfare issues, such as traffic flow, availability of recreational facilities, sewer and water service, etc.) and mitigate an adverse impact that would result from the project. Exactions and impact fees can only be levied once, at the time of project approval. 2,6.4 Privatization Privatization is the use of private contractors or private ownership to provide local services, such as garbage collection, emergency medical service~ and street or landscape maintenance. Although not strictly a financing method, privatization is a funding strategy that, together with other methods, can help stretch limited public funds and further the goals and objectives of the general plan. 2.7 Objectives and Policies Objectives and policies regarding general plan implementation tools are arranged around specific topics or issues. The following pages describe an issue or topic and how the G~ity has anticipated it through the General Plan. Supporting objectives and policies follow the discussion. H:\PLANNING\General Plan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 82 of 110 GPI1 Developing Plans and Programs to Carry Out the General Plan To make the long-range comprehensive nature of the-gQeneral J'Elan more meaningful, a link between the General Plan and day-to-day actions of local government is required. Achieving Chula Vista's vision for the future relies on land use proposals and development that successfully implement the ~~aflG-<Jbjectives and policies of the General Plan. Coordination with other jurisdictions and with regional plans and policies ensures that Chula Vista's implementing programs also address regional goals. Funding for needed infrastructure and improvements is also critical to successfully create the city envisioned by this General Plan. Objective GPI1: Efficientl implement the vision established by the Chula Vista General Plan GP11.1 Upon dOO of he Gene I~an embark n General Plan I pi mentation Strateg tUent y the ti in an respon ible ies for pre ar tion of a Compr hensive oning Co e dat, approp iate timi g for creat on f specific plans f r ke ar as of the c y h a transit riented evelopmen (T D) areas, and ot er i Ie ntation easures. Poli ies: GPI1.2: e zoning, and land ed in this GP113: Identify project and infrastructure funding at the earliest possible point in the land use review and development process. GPI1.4: Collaborate with other jurisdictions on regional plans and policies affecting land use decisions to ensure that Chula Vista's General Plan and implementing plans and projects remain responsive to regional issues. H:\PLANNING\General~Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 83 of 110 3.0 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE 3,1 Consistency with the General Plan Projects and plans within the City of Chula Vista must be consistent with the adopted !lGeneral >>.Elan. The G~ity must determine that they further, and do not obstruct, the attainment of the !I(2eneral >>.Elan vision, goals and objectives. Consistency determinations must be made for zoning,; subdivisions,; land uses,. densities" and circulation element roads. Determinations must also be made that the proposed project or plan is consistent with the various objectives and policies contained in the grieneral >>.Elan. By requiring consistency, the G~ity ensures that future development implements the vision and themes established by the community through the general plan process. Gener 3.3 Reliance on the General Plan Program EIR The City of Chula Vista General Plan is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As such, a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was prepared and certified in conjunction with grieneral >>.Elan adoption. The PEIR identifies environmental impacts that could result from implementing the development goals established in the grieneral >>.Elan. For significant impacts, the PEIR requires appropriate mitigation measures to reduce or avoid the impacts where available and feasible. State law permits subsequent projects to rely on the environmental analyses contained in the General Plan PEIR as a base for project-level environmental review. Environmental review of project specific impacts must still be preformed for subsequent projects and plans. Required mitigation measures must also be identified pursuant to such project level review. 3,4 Objectives and Policies Objectives and policies regarding general plan maintenance are arranged around specific topics or issues. The following pages describe an issue or topic and how the G~ity has anticipated it through the General Plan. Supporting objectives and policies follow the discussion. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 84 of 110 GPI2 Achieving Consistency with the Chula Vista General Plan A general plan is broad in nature and must address a wide range of aspects relative to a city's future development. In California, the general plan has been institutionalized through the enactment of statutes requiring consistency of certain local actions with the general plan. Additional statutes, while not mandating consistency, require findings or a report on whether proposed actions conform to the general plan. The state's general rule for consistency determination is stated as: "An action, program or project is consistent with the general plan if it, considering all aspects, will further the objectives of the general plan and not obstruct their attainment." Poll ies laVis 6 u bseq do nts, Obj ctive G ovid consist nc~twe n the Ch pia s, rojects nd ~elo ment. General la GP12.1 istent w h t e land use desi nat ons of the GPI Requir din con cy he !L planning approvals and building permits. al flElan for all divisions, I H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 85 of 110 GPI 3 Amending the General Plan To remain effective, a general plan must maintain flexibility and be able to respond to changing economic, social and other factors impacting land use decisions. The Chula Vista General Plan reflects substantial participation by residents, s,Qity departments and public agencies. In addition, significant regional and local planning studies that have had a major impact on the gQeneral p!'.Ian have been completed or are under way. Key ongoing regional planning studies, including those related to public transit,~ conservation and open space,; waste management,~ and housing, will continue to impact land use planning in Chula Vista. As such, a process for amending the gQeneral pElan is important. Objective GPI 3: Mai tain a cu rent and Poli ies o ~ d I' When ppropnat, group n r I Ian ame ment roposa S In an year, t accom date effici n f r view, an lysis an evaluation of land us ,fi ai, nvironme tal ot er impa ts. calendar umulative GP13.1 GPI3.3. idelines and re uir ments to ision and them s tablished GPI 3.4: Place approval authority for general plan amendments with the City Council, after review by the City Planning and Building Department staff and Planning Commission recommendations. GP13.5 When appropriate, require fiscal analyses for General Plan Amendments involving changes in land use designations to identify net fiscal impact to the s,Qity. H:\PlANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext revsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 86 of 11 0 GPI4 Using the General Plan Program EIR The Chula Vista General Plan provides the broad framework for achieving the GQity envisioned by the community. The General Plan relies on subsequent programs, actions and projects to develop and realize the goals and objectives contained in the various elements. Such programs, actions and projects may be subject to environmental review under CEQA. The State CEQA Guidelines permit the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) prepared for the General Plan to be used as the foundation for analyzing the environmental effects of ensuing projects. Specific guidelines for the proper use of the PEIR for subsequent projects are found in the California Public Resources Code and the State CEQA Guidelines. Objective GPI 4: an PEIR for sub equent pr GP14.1 Permit finding backgr ubQue t progra an&ro ct propo als to i corporate t e s udies and found n the Ch a i ta eneral Plan P IR as part of he base, un nal sis for re iew 0 the roject u de CEQA. Poll ies GP142: II as project-spe ific mitigation upon the Chula Vis General H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 87 of 110 4.0 IMPLEMENTING PLANS AND PROGRAMS BY GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT This section of the >tQeneral j}E'.lan identifies ~omo of tho key implementation measures - actions plans and programs - associated with carrvinq out the direction of each of the th3t directly correspong to the various gQeneralll.Elan e];lements. The progr3msThese measures will allow tare desiqned to he city te achiev~e and accomplish the goals, objectives and policies that will bring about the vision established for Chula Vista's future. In effect, the progr3msimplementation measures serve as the critical link between the General Plan and tangible actions. A more detailed implementation and monitoring program, including implementation measures, schedules" funding sources,; companion agencies; and related >tQeneralll.Elan policies, will be prepared and maintained separately from the Chula Vista General Plan text. 4.1 Land Use and Transportation Element The primary ctions, pans and rograms th t wi implemen the goa, obje ives and p licies con ained in t Land se 'F'\ Tra sportatlo Elem nt Include the folio ing: ing Code ( PdabJJas eeded to e~fct urrent Ge er I Plan) n ore Sp cific Plan r s eClfic lans an elated foc se Ian ro t Maste PI pr hensiv su y a invent ry of histor c prope ies ew r revise r g atio incentives 0 facili ate mixed use and ot er "smart gro "principl s and prog to . emen sit e cluding new re I express and corridor routes, and local shuttle routes . Introduction of urban mobility concepts and new roadway classifications and approaches in the Urban Core . An Urban Core Improvement Program . Preparing a Framework Strategy for the University Study Area . Expanded regional coordination programs, including participation in sub-regional plans and implementing focused plans in smart growth concept areas 4.2 Economic Development Element The major actions, plans and programs that will implement the goal, objectives and policies contained in the Economic Development Element include the following: . Zoning to accommodate a regional technology park and a multi- institutional university center . Zoning to accommodate employment lands and increased densities near transit facilities . Zoning provisions for mixed use projects, home based businesses and ancillary commercial development in business parks . A Marketing Program, to include an image enhancement component, promotion of international trade opportunities and Chula Vista's tourism and recreational opportunities . Maintenance and implementation of the Chula Vista Economic Development Strategy 4.3 Housing Element The major actions, plans and programs that will implement the goal, objectives and policies contained in the Housing Element include the following: H:\PLANNING\Gene,aLPlan\Erratas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 88 of 11 0 . Comprehensive Housing Plan, including components for the following: o Affordable Housing Program o Neighborhood Revitalization Program o Housing Rehabilitation Program o Condominium and Mobile Home Conversions o Transitional Housing Programs . Annual Fair Housing Assessments . Zoning provisions for mixed use residential projects and flexible development standards 4.4 Public Facilities and Services Element The major actions, plans and programs that will implement the goal, objectives and policies contained in the Public Facilities and Services Element include the following: . Facili Master lans (upd tes and re ision as neces aryl blic acilitie Fina'ng lans (proj ct-sp cific and ity Ca itallmprov me ts ro rams ~ De elo ment I pa ees Ur n ater M nageme Plans Cit E ergenc Respo e Plan Ha ard Mitigati n I n ing provisio sf r ost disaster evelopme t Zonin to acco m d e a institu on educat on Park edicatio Or in nce elopment g ine Otay Valley Regional Park Feasibility study for the location and design of a landmark park in Chula Vista Zoning provisions to accommodate childcare facilities and other health and human services near homes, schools, work places, activity centers and major transit facilities and routes Cultural Arts Master Plan and a feasibility study for the location and development of a cultural arts center in the City of Chula Vista Chula Vista Energy Strategy Zoning provisions to address proper design and placement of public facilities and services including telecommunication facilities and solid waste disposal facilities -wide) stan nt within and adj tto the . . . . 4.5 Environmental Element The major actions, plans and programs that will implement the goals, objectives and policies contained in the Environmental Element include the following: . City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan . Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Plan . San Diego Bay Watershed Urban Runoff Management Program . Chula Vista Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan . Chula Vista Carbon Dioxide (C02) Reduction Plan . Chula Vista Energy Strategy Action Plan . Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan . Greenbelt Master Plan . Trails Master Plan . Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan . Parks and Recreation Master Plan . Project-Specific Environmental Analyses pursuant to CEQA H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 89 of 110 . Project-Specific Plans, including: u Water Conservation Plan o Water Quality Study o Air Quality Improvement Plan o Solid Waste Management Plan . Zoning provisions to permit mixed use developments, encourage efficient use of water and energy, reduce risk associated with natural hazards . Various development codes and ordinances, including but not limited to: o Urban-Wildland Interface Code o Noise Control Ordinance o California Building Code o Zoning Code Hazardous Waste Facilities Regulations (Municipal Code Section 19.58.178) o Develo d Redevelop Mana dards Requir ments M ual Surfac Mining 0 erations 0 dina e city pr raend olicies, i 1&1n but not Ii ite 0: o Poll uti P ev nti n Policy o House old zar ous Wast P gr Ing rovisio s to add ss the pr pe 'tln and des gn of ha ardous wa te f cilities va uation f H ori Preservat n h la Vista, incl a compreh ns ve survey inv ntory 0 hi ic operties The actions, pi nd rams will ement goal, objective contained in the Growth Management Element include the following: d policies . Growth Management Program . Public Facilities Financing Plans (project specific and city or area-wide) . Development Agreements for major development projects . Fiscal I mpact Analyses for major development projects . Annual City-wide Economic Assessment GPI 5 Usinq the General Plan Implementation Measures Tables At the end of this section, there is an implementation table for each General Plan element. The tables desiqned to be a reader's quide for those puttinq toqether work proqrams, cover all the policies of a particular element and the implementation measurers) - action, plan or proqram -- that needs to be accomplished. They are set UP with various implementation measures in the left-hand column, and correspondinq policv numbers in the riqht-hand column. Each implementation measure mav apply to several policies' therefore, several policv numbers may be listed beside it. Additionally, particular policv numbers mav appear beside more than one implementation measure if multiple measures apply to a policv. The State's Office of Planninq and Research General Plan Guidelines state that "Each policv must have a least one correspondinq implementation measure." OBJECTIVE - GPI 5 Establish an implementation proqram to achieve the Generai Plan policies. GP15.1 Within 120 days of General Plan adoption, the City will adopt a detailed implementation and monitorinq proqram, identifvinq activities that must be undertaken to implement the General Plan, and consistent with items identified in Tables 11-1 throuqh 11-5, includinq proposed schedules. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erratas\GPU lext ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 90 of 110 GP15.2 The Citv will adopt necessary interim measures to manaqe proiects prior to adoption of the Implementation Proaram. and prior to uodatinq the Zonina Ordinance or other requlations necessarv to implement the General Plan. o ~ H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erratas\GPU text ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 91 of 110 Table 11 1 Implementation Measures Land Use and Transnortation Element POLICIES LUT 36.1 LUT 36.3 PFS 14.1 - PFS 14.10 LUT 32.2, LUT 582 LUT 61.1 LUT 71.1 71.3 LUT 58.1 LUT 17. LUT 323, LUT 65.1 - 652, LUT 73.1 -- LlIT64.1-1 UT642 IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE Administer the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Administer the Economic Development Element (Also see ED Element Table 11-21 Administer existina GDP's and SPA's Administer the Growth Manaqement Proqram IAls "M r''' Element '~h'~ "-61 Adn inister thE Otav Ra ch ResoLlrce Ma aaement ~ Ian Adn ini""'" the 1tav Va lev I e ion I Park Corb.en PI n Con nle e a Ba front M ste ;:1lan Cre te ult ral Arts Ma ter Plan J IAls s e PO& Eleme IT tJle "'1-41 Cor nlv wit th Desinr Re 'i~w V1anual Cor uc -dlmn.ehensiv su vAl' artd invent of h storic nroderties IAls see Emfir. Eleme t T ble 11-~1 Con UCI upen Space Inventory Establish Communitv Identification Policies Establish expanded reqional coordination proqrams, includinq participation in sub- reqional plans and implementinq focused plans in smart arowth concent areas Create Main Street Corridor Snecific Plan1s\ Implement the MSCP (Also see Envir. Element Table 11-5\i Create new or revise existinq requlations and incentives to facilitate mixed use and other "smart qrowth" principles (Also see ED Element Table 11-2) Establish plans and proqrams to implement transit enhancements, includinq new reqional express and corridor routes, and local shuttle routes Preparation a comprehensive Zoninq Code Update and other requlations or specific plans necessary to implement the General Plan in the noted areas. Ensure that the implementinq tools available to the City reflect the vision, qoals, obiectives and oolicies established in the General Plan. L T 36.2 L T 3172 LUT 3 L.t,-1 UT ffi' L T 79.3 I L 7.5 LU 11.3 LU 1.17 L T6.6 LJT48,1 4,5 - 9. - 9.5 LUT 11.4 L T 10.1 -10.8 LUT 2.4 LUT LU 8.7 LU rv LUT2.1-2. r~U LlT 1.1 L T 6.1-36,3,LUT67LUT721 I 72,2 LUT 74,5 LUT 7,1 - 7.5 LUT 58.3 I LUT 6.7, LUT 26.1 - 262, LUT 27,1 273, LUT 49.1 - 49.8, LUT 571 - 57.4, LUT 63,1 - 632 LUT 42.1 - 42.15 LUT 67.1 - 67.5 LUT 771, LUT 792 LUT 3.4 LUT 13.1 LUT 33,1 , LUT 38.1 38.16, LUT 39.1 3917, LUT 40.1 40.14, LUT41.7 418, LUT47.1 4718, LUT49.1 49.8. LUT 50.1 50.4. LUT 51.1 51,7, LUT 52.1 5215, LUT 53.1 538, LUT 54.1 5411. LUT 55,1 55,12, LUT 56.1 569, LUT 69,1 692 LUT 69.4 LUT 12.1 12.11 LUT 13.2 13.4. LUT 14.1 14.4, LUT 15.1 15.4. LUT 16.2, LUT 16.5- 16,7,LUT17.1 175,LUT18.1 182 LUT 19.1 195, LUT 20.1 202, LUT 21.1 2114, LUT 35,1 35.5 LUT 41.4 41,5, LUT 41,9 10 LUT 41.12 LUT 43.1 43.3 LUT 1.8, LUT 4.7 4.8 LUT 5,1 5.4, LUT 262, LUT 27.1 27,3, LUT 29.1 293, LUT 30.1 30.4, LUT 31.1 312 LUT 1,1 H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 92 of 110 Table 11-1 Implementation Measures Land Use and Transportation Element Foster coordination and cooperation between LUT 22.1 - 22.3, LUT 231 - 232, LUT 412 - citv departments outside aqencies, service 41.3, LUT 59.1 nroviders and adiacent iurisdictions. Provide sufficient land for industrial and LUT 1.6 commercial (non-retail) uses; preserve and expand existinq industrial uses. Plan and facilitate development that qenerates LUT 1.4, 1.5 reqional servinq retail and service iobs, increased emplovment densities near transit stations and routes and a diverse supply of r- h hou Inq tyPes and cost ~ble11-~ IAls see ED'1: lement Imc ov lraffic low and tra'_ rtat on linkaae L T 4,9 4. 0 .1 3 .5 LUT 60 1 bet ee tH b vfront s utt we ter and L T63.1-E 3.21 eas ern are s fthe Cit Ii k.. ctiv tv center throuqh str nq ublic tr nsportatirl hand corr bin dl nd ses' ar d develod activities nd insti uti ns hat will attr< ct r iSident s citvwid . - Pro ot thA e ablishrr ent )f am Iti- LU 41.6 insti utional un' ersitv c nter' cili te ru part erships with schocl di tri sad industrv:/ coli boratp .oith industries nd Iradas re0i3rdir/a - - curriculum needs; work with iob traininq proqrams; and work to facilitate emplovment by improvinq transportation, childcare, iob traininq opportunities and other employment readiness factors. (Also see ED Element Table 11-2) Develop an overall transportation svstem plan LUT 60.1 , LUT 70.1 - 70.6 and standards, as well as a convenient destination-oriented shuttle system within the Citv that links activity centers and other appropriate important destinations, Foster the development of a system of inter- LUT 60,1 , LUT 70.1 - 70,6 connectinq bicvcle routes throuqhout the City and reo ion. Prepare a Framework Strateqy for the LUT 62.1 - 62.2 LUT 84.1 - 843, LUT 85.1 - Universitv StudY Area 854, LUT 86.1 - 86.4. LUT 87,1 - 87.14, LUT 88,1 - 88,3 Prepare Sectional Planninq Area Plans LUT61.1-61.6 Self-Implementinq LUT 112, LUT 325, LUT 34.1 LUT 361, LUT 64.1 LUT 66.1 , LUT 68.1 , LUT 793, LUT 80.1 - 80.2 Create Specific Plans and related focused LUT8.1-8.7, LUT9.1-9.5 LUT401, LUT plans and proqrams 41.1-41,12, LUT42.1-4215, LUT49.1- 49.8, LUT 74.1 -744, LUT 75,1 -75,6, LUT 761 - 76 5, LUT 78 1 - 78 9 LUT 81 1 - 81 3 LUT 82.1 - 826, LUT 83.1 LUT 89.1 - 896. LUT 90.1 - 903, LUT 91.1 - 91.9, LUT 92.1 - 92.6, LUT 93,1 - 93.2, LUT 94.1 - 94.4 Update the Housinq Element LUT 1,9, LUT 25.1 - 25.3, LUT 25,5, LUT 32.1 , LUT 33.1 LUT 61.2 LUT 69.3 LUT 74.1 H:\PLANNING\Gene,al Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 93 of 110 Table 11-1 Implementation Measures Land Use and Transportation Element Update Zonina Code LUT 3.5 - 36 Prepare an Urban Core Improvements LUT 24,1 - 24.3 Proaram Complete an Urban Core Specific Plan LUT 1,11. LUT 1.13, LUT 1.16 - 1.18 LUT 2.3 -27, LUT3.1-33, LUT35-3,13, LUT4.1- 4.6, LUT 5,3, LUT 6.1 - 66, LUT 6.8, LUT 7.1 - 7,5 LUT 8.1 - 86, LUT 9.1 - 95, LUT 11.1 , LUT 11.3-114. LUT 133, LUT 135, LUT 14.1 - 143, LUT 15.1, LUT 16,1, LUT 16.3- 164 LUT 168, LUT 17.4 -17,5, LUT 18,1 - '\ 'lI8. 2 LUT 2 L L~ LUT O.L u L~ .4- 2 . 5 LUT 2 .1 LUT2 1 -2 .3 LUT 29 4- \ 0 2 . 6 LUT 3 . 1 -..:>0..4 LUT 3 .1 - 31.2 UT 4 .1 LUT 4 .3 WT 44.1 - 44.2 LU 45.1- 45 6 LUT 4 .1.JA"'6 47 48 4 L T 50.4 51 52 53 5 55 56 57 Pre arE en Irvw lv/aate ay master plans for eac of he ide tified e trvways/ac teways J - As 001 able stablish int rill" or! visions nd aui elines rea~ rdino th ' or cel sin of pro' cts orio to the co/, noletion fre 0 inas and/o I L oth r reaulall'ons olans an au \deli rles to - - imolement the General Plan. H:\PLANNING\Gene,aLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 94 of 110 Table 11- 2 Implementation Measures Economic Development Element IMPLEMENT A TlON MEASURE POLICIES Establish zoninq to accommodate a reqional ED 1.4 ED 2.1 , ED 41 ED 44. ED 11.1 technoloqv park and a multi-institutional ED 11.6 universitv center (Also see LUT Element Table 11-11 Establish zoninq to accommodate employment ED 12, ED 13, ED 1 A, ED 2.2 ED 7.2 lands and increased densities near transit facilities (Als see T Element e 11 ~ -, Est blish zono,n nrovisi ons for mi~ ed use FIn 1.3 ED A ED2. ED2 5 ED 3.6 D nro' cts hom~ based b si""'" es nd ancilla 7.1 - ED 7.5 ED...9...1.. ED9, con me ci~ de elonme t inlbu ine s narks ~ (Als s eL T lement Tal:Jle 1-1 Est blis ha VIa etinn P roaram to i nclude a Er 1.1 ED .1 ED 8.3 ED 3.5 ED 4.1 ED ima e nh. nce 1'lent co hlponent/c romotion f 5.1 ED 5.6 ED 6.1 I- ED 6,6 E 8. ED inte nat on. It;; e o;;;:;;:rrtunil'ies AAd Chula .[3 Vist 's nur sm nd rec eati on. I or\nortuniti s Mai tai and irfmlemen thE C ula N'ista ED .5 ED 1.6 ED 2.3 ED 3.1 ED 3.2 ED Eco oomic DeJelonmen Str ate ov r 1\0.1 ED 1 .5 D 12.1 ED 124 (Als o see I Iff Element Tat Ie 1 1-1 \ \ H:\PLANNING\Gene,aLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 95 of 110 Table 11-3 Implementation Measures Housina Element IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE I OBJECTIVES A. The Affordable housinq Proqram Obiective 1: Achievement of a balanced (AHO) requires a minimum of ten residential community throuqh inteqration of percent of each housinq development low- and moderate-income housinq throuqhout of 50 or more units to be affordable to the Citv, and the adequate dispersal of such low- and moderate-income housinq to preclude establishment os specific households with at least one half of low-income enclaves. those units (five percent of proiect 'nbl units1 bein ated for low- r ~ income househ )Ids. '\ Facilit te the U e of Fede '1 Fundinq "... Av' 'Iable "'\ B. Fa ilita e the U e 0 Stbte undinq a Av ilabe ~ " As ist on-nro t Commu itv De elo ment r rn, "aticil s D. En our~oe and Su ,r\ rt ederallv As!, ist d Housi 10 "ro ect E. Sunnn a Shar d f 0 ina\Proora "J L F. Assi.l the Cou tv f ou ino \Author':v roduce aM""" um W-AA Publ'''- Housinq Units G. Encouraqe Use of the Densitv Bonus Proqram H. Investiqate Need for Sinqle-Room Occunancv Hotels A. Expand Home Ownership Opportunities throuqh the Affordable Housinq Proqram B, Distribute General Marketinq and Home-Loan Information to the Public C, Institute First-Time Home Buver Loan Proqrams D, Implement Community Reinvestment Home Loan Proqrams E. Explore Equitv Share or Deferred Loan Proqrams F. Explore Participation in Sweat-Equitv Proiects G. Inform Seniors of the Reverse Annuity Mortqaqe Proqram H. Investiqate Feasibilitv of Applvinq for Mortqaqe Credit Certificates I. Pursue Additional Tax-Exempt Sinqle Familv Mortqaqe Revenue Bonds J. Encouraqe Educational Proqrams for Homeowners A. Continue to provide qrants to low- income families to rehabilitate their mobile homes throuqh the Mobile Home Rehabilitation Grant Proqram I Oiective 2: he nrovi ion of 'denuate re ltal ho sinn onno tun ~nd ass~ ce o seholds '^ ith I wand verY low nco nes ncl dino th05 R w tIT"'!<r ecial needs sue as the Id 'Iv handi anned innle-naren ho seholds nd arne farr i1ie' - - Objective 3: The broadeninq of available housinq tvpes and the increase of home ownership opportunities for low- and moderate- income households. Obiective 4: Preservation of mobile home park livinq as a source of affordable housinq. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 96 of 110 Table 11- 3 Implementation Measures Housin Element (Trailer/Mobile Home CHIP Proqram), B Explore upqradinq trailer parks to allow conversion to exclusive mobile home park zones. C Monitor and enforce the City's Rent Arbitration Ordinance to protect the riqhts of mobile home residents in preservinq this affordable housinq alternative, To provide financial assistance to low-income residents re stino arbi a ion uoh the \ Rent J\\rbitratior Assistanc Fund. D, Monitd and en orc >-lI:ie Ci lv's Mobile HQ lle railer P rk 0 ver ion - - Or ina ce to DI Dte tt e ri hts of mo ile ome rE idents~JE E. As ist obile h me par esidents t pur ~ha e their ark!;\anrt,convert to -1 res de owner hin bit onAr atinn th erlv's obile H mE A sist nce Proqr~m and a sis n( wit the r'L anntif.ation for the fu~din sourrJ s L- - such as the State Mobile Home Assistance Proqram, F, Promote participation by referrinq eliqible residents to the San Dieqo Countv Mobile Home Rent Assistance Proqram. G. Identifv new proqrams in cooperation with the Western Mobile Home Park Owners Association to preserve the affordability of mobile home park residencv. A. Preserve At-Risk Affordable Housinq Obiective 5, The systematic renewal. Units rehabilitation, conservation, and improvement of B, Implement a Proactive Neiqhborhood the residential neiqhborhoods of the Chula Vista Improvement Proqram Planninq Area. C. Implement the Multi-Family Housinq Inspection Proqram D, Removal of Dilapidated Structures E. Implement Rehabilitation Proqrams F. Implement the Neiqhborhood Revitalization Proqram (NRP) G, Continue to Requlate Condominium and Stock Cooperative Conversions to Prevent Existinq Residents H. Encouraqe Educational Proqrams for Homeowners A Participate in a Reqional Approach to Obiective 6: To provide housinq assistance to Address Homelessness individuals and families who are homeless and B, Facilitate Transitional Housinq enable them to move back into permanent Proorams housino, H:\PLANNING\General_Plan\Erratas\GPU text revsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 97 of 11 0 Table 11- 3 Implementation Measures Housin Element C, Identifv Non-profit Providers to Operate Emerqencv Shelter Proqrams D. Support Existinq Services for the Homeless A. Review and Revise Affordable Housinq Standards B. Implement an Onqoinq Monitorinq and Evaluation Proqram C. Establish an Affordable Housinq Q~u of Life Threshold Standard ~ue Fair OUSIn unselina Servi~es and R ferral Actl ities B, r.ond'l t the Arnua-F;:;ir H usinn As es ~ent ~ Re uir Develc er Of, Ho sino Pro ect (20 un ts or more to Submi Affi ma ive Fair Marketin6 Plans Ex edi"' the P ce "'inn rf Afforda Ie I'lbi' "tive 9: ed ction and/or ren oy~ I to the HnJ sin prOiec s nrea st exte t n< ssible of identifi d c nstraints ~, rlesinnate an A or a~le ~ usinn to th' deyelo me t maintenance and Omblldsman U TrrInro ement f h usino within the nla ninn r.. Est:>l\lish sneci ic n oCAdurAs for L arl.a, _ _ evaluatinq requests for subsidies inyolvinq fees, land write downs, and other forms of Citu assistance. A. Encouraqe enerqv and water conservation features and recvclinq storaqe areas in new housinq in coniunclion with the City's existinq policv for the "Conservation of Enerqv and Water" within the Citv of Chula Vista. B. Continue to encouraqe the weatherization proqrams for low- income households currently sponsored bv the MAAC proiect. C, Continue to require the installation of dual-pipinq systems in new proiects to accommodate the use of reclaimed water for landscapinq and other applications as feasible. D. Continue to require the submission of a "water manaqement plan" and "air qualltv improvement plan" for larqe development proiects at the Sectional Planninq Area (SPA) Plan staqe or similar level of review. E. Title 24 Compliance Review - The Planninq and Buildinq Department will continue to perform residential Title 24 enerqy analvsis as part of buildinq nlan to check nrocedures Obiectiye 7. Ensure the successful implementation of housinq policies and proqrams throuqh effective coordination, monitorinq, and evaluation. ~ctive 8: he e Iml ation 0 racla aoe re 'nious sex al and e onomi bias and di rimination in t .~ h_ sino n ovision an to en ure fair Ie din' nractices. - Obiective 10: To encouraqe the development of new housinq, and the retrofittinq of existinq housinq, with features to address environmental issues such as enerQV and water conservation and recyclinq, H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lexl ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 98 of 110 Table 11- 3 Implementation Measures Housinc Element A The City will Encouraqe a Balance of Obiective 11: To fully address specific housinq Housinq to Jobs issues as thev affect our communitv and to B, I nvestivate the Need or enforce applicable laws and ordinances. Appropriateness of a Housinq Linkaqe Fee C Protect Coastal Zone Housinq - Implement the Housinq Demolition Rules and the Ten Percent Affordable Housinq Requirement D. Provide Relocation Assistance as e ired bv La "- ---. I A. Five-Year Cani all mnrov,lment o 'e ctiye 12: To nrovirle and naintain P roara 11 (CIP\ Tte-City ill continu ad .auate put lic i ment facilities ~ nd tONnpl mentth eo laoina IP se ices to su bool-t residential aro Iflh in a pro ra ---.J na ner consi teel, with the Growt B. Im[ lem nt the O-vear N"lnhborhoo ~a anement Elementland Pronra n, Re itali ation F roaram'~i ~ (' Co tin eto Re uir i'l' aCI 'ties I- Finl ~ncino Plan fa AIM~ ter 1"fannA'd Comrr unit e anr Other ~ Facilith Financi 1n ~ et~ods U D Con.ll'nue Maint na ce hf P\'blic '--- - Improvements and Facilities NOTE: The format of this table is different than the other five tables (the riqht column contains obiectives. rather policies) because the Housinq Element is on its own state dictated update timetable and uses obiectives and implementation measures, rather than obiectives and policies. H:\PLANNING\Gene,aLPlan\Erralas\GPU lexl ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 99 of 110 Table 11- 4 Implementation Measures Public Facilities and Services Element Est bllsh zort;nn nrovisihns for post-disaster dev lonment De\elo rPl; rk edicatioh 0 dinancl> Foil w ev lor nent nulrieli eslan standard for ew k:ie\ 10 ment w hin'm'i'd ac 'acent to e Ota V, lIe\ Re ional P rk J Co,lriuc a as bilitv s\l dv fA' the. location a d PF 17.1 deslnn f a Ian mark n~rk i , rhul< Vista Est blisl>...loni'''' nrovisihns to ace/ mmoda e PFS 19,1 chil care facili1ies and (the h althland hu arr L ser ices ne~,rhomes s ho Is. \.vorkl olacet" I acti n+ers and ma'?\rr ans1tTIrl<ilities liITcr' routes Develop a Cultural Arts Master Plan and a feasibilitv studv for the location and development of a cultural arts center in the Citv of Chula Vista !Also see LUT Element Table 11-1\ Establish Chula Vista Enerav Strateov Establish zoninq provisions to address proper desiqn and placement of public facilities and services, includinq telecommunication facilities and solid waste disnosal facilities Develop a plan that will assure quality education and recreation for people of all aqes IMPLEMENT A TlON MEASURE Administer Facility Master Plans, and perform uodates and revisions as necessarv. Administer Canitallmnrovements Proarams Collect Develonment Imoact Fees Administer Urban Water Manaqement Plans Administer Citv Emerqencv Response Plan POLICIES GM 1.7 PFS 4.1 PFS 4,3 PFS 1.1 - PFS 1.7 PFS 2.1-23, PFS 3,1- PFS 3.4 PFS 5.1 PFS 5.8 PFS 6.1 PFS 63, PFS .:j,,1 7.5 FFS 8,1 P S 8.4 P S14.1- FSI14l1 PFS ~-PFfT- 5.11 P S 16,1 FS116.3 FS.4+:-" FS 19.10 L- L- PFS 19.1 PFS 1910, PFS 20.1 PFS 20.3 PFS 22.1 - PFS 22.5 PFS 21.1 - PFS 21,3, PFS 23.1 - PFS 23.3, PFS 24.1 - PFS 24.4 PFS 9.1 - 95, PFS 101 - 106, PFS 11.1 - PFS11.5 PFS12.1-PFS12.3 PFS13.1- PFS 13.3 PFS 18.1 - PFS 18.3 H:\PLANNING\Gene,al_Plan\Erratas\GPU lext ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 100 of 110 Table 11- 5 Implementation Measures Environmental Element IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE POLICIES I Administer the Citv's Multiple Species E 1.1. E4.1 E 42, E 5,1, E 5.3 E 121, E Conservation Proqram Subarea Plan (MSCP) 16.1 (Also see LUT Element Table 11-1 \ Administer the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff E 2,1 - E 2.7 I Mananement Plan Administer the San Dieqo Bay Watershed E 2 1 - E 2.7 I Urban Runoff Mananement Pronram Ad ='he Standar torm Water F 2,1 E 2.^ I Miti ation pj':>,n \ A& inister th.l Carbon ioxide (0' 2\ E61 E6.11 I Rer ucti;;;;::! la '\ - '--- ~ Ad' ini er he n e r;;;;- tratbn,j Ac ion Plan E .1- E 7. M, ini er he hula Vi ~ta &eerlh elt Maste E 2-E4. E ITT - E 11.10 F 121 E Pia J 12. Ad' ini er he hula Vi bta ('ail~Master PI n If: 1 .1 E 1 .1 -" .1 E 12. I Ad' ini er roo ct-Sne ific E\'virAr mental E 3. E 10.1 .F 10.2 I Ana r;;-s' ~rs' ant to C i=Q Ad' inister Prrl'ect-S;;-e ific PI ns I cludin : ::r =jf' 2 . - E 2, E ,1 - E 3.6 E 6. -F 6,11 E Wa or Cons"""'ation PI' n' \, i'at rO alitv" u 8\1 - E 8,6 Air I mnrovemen ~ n' ~ Wast ,---J '---' '--- '--- Mananement Plan Establish zoninq provisions to permit mixed use E 3.1 - E 3,6, E 6.1 - E 611, E 7.1 E 74, E developments, encouraqe efficient use of water 131, E 14.1 - E 14.5, E 15.1- E 15.2 E 16,1, and enerqy, reduce risk associated with natural E 224 hazards Administer various development codes and E 5.1 E 53, E 21.1 E 214, E 22.1 E 22.5 ordinances, includinq but not limited to: Urban- Wildland Interface Code; Noise Control Ordinance; California Buildinq Code, Zoninq Code Hazardous Waste Facilities Requlations (Municipal Code Section 19,58.178): Development and Redevelopment Proiects Storm Water Manaqement Standards Requirements Manual; Surface Mininq Onerations Ordinance Administer various City proqrams and policies, E 2.1 E 2.7 E 181, E 19.1 includinq but not limited to: Pollution Prevention PoliO;: Household Hazardous Waste Pronram Establish zoninq provisions to address the E 17.1 E 17.2, E 19.1 E 192, E 20.1 E proper sitinq and desiqn of hazardous waste 20.3 facilities Conduct an evaluation of Historic Preservation E4.1, E 9,1- E 9.3 in Chula Vista, includinq a comprehenSive survey and inventory of historic properties (Also see LUT ElementT able 11-1 \ H:\PLANNING\Genera'_Plan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 101 of 110 5.0 ANNUAlPERIODIC REVIEW AND REPORTING 5.1 Purpose of J'.RRllalPeriodic Reporting The goals, objectives and policies found in the Chula Vista General Plan are far reaching in their scope and purpose. As the GQity continues to develop and mature, changes in social and economic factors, as well as changes in local and regional transportation, public facilities and environmental factors will occur. To remain effective, the GQity will annuallyperiodically assess the progress made in implementing the General Plan, as required by Section 65400 of the California Government Code. 5.2 Format and Content of Reporting The d with the il an to the and im tile ddr Obj rio ic re ie and m nit ring of the gene al Ian are arrange around specific opics or Issues. e following page escribes an issue or opic and how the city has anticipated it through the General Plan. Supporting objectives and policies follow the discussion. H:\PLANNING\Gene,aLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombo.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 102 of 110 GPI5~ Assessing General Plan Implementation Implementation is critical to realizing the vision established by the citizens of Chula Vista through the general plan update process, Monitoring is necessary for the city to evaluate if the various programs and policies are successfully achieving the goals and objectives established by the plan. Objective GPI 5~: Policies: GPI a~ 1 GPI a~, GPI a~,3: GPI a~ 4 GPI a~ 5: Conduct al'lffilalperiodic reviews to assess progress made in general plan implementation. and the ring the When meetin Gener mi sion and City n he status of im programs. ou cil public lem nting the Submit the 3nnYGI proqress report to OPR and HCD to comply with requirements established by the State of California Public Resources Code. If indicated by the 3nnu31 periodic review, allow for general plan amendments that are needed to increase the effectiveness of implementation. H:\PLANNING\GeneraLPlan\Erralas\GPU lext ,evsCombO.doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 103 of 110 6.0 CITY BOUNDARY REORGANIZATIONS 6.1 City and Sphere of Influence Boundaries This !lQeneralll.Elan addresses existing and future land uses within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Chula Vista, as well as within Chula Vista's "Sphere of Influence." A sphere of influence is an area outside of the city's boundaries that relates to the function and operation of the city. Annexations, technically known as reorganizations, are defined as the "inclusion, attachment or addition of territory to a city or district" (California Government Code), Areas proposed for annexation must first be within the GQity's sphere of influence and within the GQity's >tQeneral !'>.Elan area. 6.2 Potential City Boundary Reorganizations between he City 0 Chula Vista and he City of ational and 805, cro es the weetwate River Vall y a State R ute 54 i sever I locations. This bor er . , ther fore, 0 e tema lend itse to r rganizati n t the riv aile State Ro e th bound ry e ee the two j ri!'C ons. Ano her potential bound ry djustment ma be ap rop iate in he of Otay Ran h ilia e 13, cur ent . nincorpora ed erritory of the 0 ty f an Die ,where ture urba d elo ment an service may relat to he City of Ch la ista R organi tions y be logic I al n 0 er GQity boundar es as well. The San Die 0 Local ge cy or ation LAFC ) i responsible for evi wing and app nexations de ents, hang the Vista sphere of . ence and jurisdictional boundary, An application is made and submitted to LAFCO, along with reports on the effects of the proposed reorganization. Factors considered in the review may include~ but not be limited to~ the following: . Population, density and proximity to other populated areas; . Land area, land use and likelihood of significant growth in the area; . Topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins; . Need for organized community services and the ability to provide them; . Cost of providing services and infrastructure and the probable effect of providing those services; . Creation of islands or corridors of unincorporated territory; and . Comments of any affected local agency. 6.4 Objectives and Policies Objectives and policies regarding changes to GQity boundaries are arranged around specific topics or issues. The following page describes an issue or topic and how the GQity has anticipated it through the General Plan. Supporting objectives and policies follow the discussion. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al]lan\Er,alas\GPU text ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 104 of 110 GPI 6r Changes to City Boundaries Changes to the jurisdictional boundary and the sphere of influence may be proposed as the !lQeneral fJ.Elan is implemented. Review of reorganization proposals will consider impacts to surrounding land uses as well as the ability to provide adequate public facilities and services. Objective GPI6r: Promote logical revisions to the Chula Vista sphere of influence and jurisdictional boundaries. Policies: GPI67.1: Permit, and in some instances promote, jurisdic ional or s here of infl nc boundarie by the hula Vist General PI n. Requir anQes 0 consid fiscal eallb)'anti ipated jurisdic ional bou daries aA~ r view imp liP sed cha cts to services, infr str cture and ge sphere of inf uence or GPI 6I. H:\PLANNING\Gene,al Plan\Erralas\GPU text ,evsCombo,doc - Rabbia Phillip Page 105 of 110 DRAFT GPU TABLE REVISIONS TABLE 5-3 GEOGRAPHIC PLANNING AREAS ADDRESSED IN AREA PLANS SOUTHWEST PLANNING AREA Subarea District Focus Area MONTGOMERY South Third A venue Corridor Same as district South Broadway Corridor Same as district Main Street Corridor Same as district Palomar Gateway Same as district West Fairfield Same as district NORTHWEST PLANNING AREA URBAN CORE Interstate 5 Corridor . North Broadway . E Street Visitor . Harbor View . H Street Gateway Downtown Third Avenue Same as district H Street Corridor . Chula Vista Center . H Street Office Mid-Broadway Same as district Mid-Third Avenue Same as district EAST PLANNING AREA OTAYRANCH Western Same as district Central Same as district Eastern University . University Campus . University Village . Eastern Urban Center . Freeway Commercial . Regional Technology Park Otay Valley Same as district MASTER PLANNED Includes Rancho del Rey, EastLake, Sunbow, San Miguel Ranch, Rolling COMMUNITIES Hills Ranch, Bonita Long Canyon, and Otay Ranch Villages I, I West,S, 6 and II. EAST MAIN STREET Between I-80S and Heritage Road, north and south of East Main Street. UNINCORPORATED This Subarea is completely located within the County of San Diego and SWEETWATER includes the Bonita and Sweetwater neighborhoods on both sides ofl-805. UNTNCORPORA TED This Subarea is completely located within the County of San Diego and EAST OTA Y RANCH includes the San Y sidro Mountain District and the Proctor Valley District. OTHER MISe. Existing city neighborhoods and commercial areas in Bonita and adiacent AREAS to the east side of I-80S. south of East H Street. TABLE 5-4 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING General Plan General Plan General Plan Land Use Density Floor Area Designation (number of Ratio (FAR) Applicable Zoning Districl dwelling units per gross acre) RESIDENTIAL Low 0-3 NA R-E, R-l-lO, R-I-15, PC Low Medium 3 - 6 NA R-I-7, R-2, PC, Medium 6 - II NA R-I-7, R-2, R-3, R-3-L, MHP Medium High 11 - 18 NA R-2, R-3, R-3-L, MHP High 18 - 27 NA R-3, R-3-M Urban Core * 28 - 60 NA ~+Im COMMERCIAL Retail NA 0.25 - 0.75 C-N, C-H, C-C, C-T Visitor NA Q.25 -1.5 C-V Professional & NA Q.35 -1.5 c-o Administrative.!. MIXED USE Mixed Use Commercial* NA *0.5 -D.75 * Mixed Use Residential* * "0.0 -1.0 ~* Mixed Use Transit Focus * , , Area * INDUSTRIAL Limited Industrial' NA 0.25 - 0.5 I-L** Research Technology Park NA 0.25 - 0.75 , General Industrial NA 0.25 - 0.5 1** PUBLIC, QUASI PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE Public/Quasi-Public NA NA All zones Parks and Recreation NA NA All zones Open Space NA NA A,F-I,R-l Open Space Preserve NA NA THO Open Space Active NA NA THO Recreation Water NA NA THO SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS Eastern Urban Center THO PC Resort THO THO PC Town Center 18-30 THO PC Specialty Conference Center NA I'G * New zoning districl(s) is needed, whiCH 'A ill inclHEle appropriate Fl.Rs and density. ** Existing zoning district to be amended. NA ~ Nol applicable THO - To be detennined TABLE 5-5 CHULA VISTA PROJECTED POPULATION IN 2030 Planninl! Area Year 2004* Year 2030** Bayfront*** 0 2,500 Southwest 54,84053.560 61,800 Northwest 58,&6056,930 74,900 East (incorporated area) 95,50098,710 160,700 East (unincorporated area)**** 13,100 27,000 TOTAL 222.300 326,900 'Source: Year 2004 population estimale derived from Slate OOF Jan. 1,2004 estimale for the City of Chula Visla and 2000 Census for unincorporated area. "Year 2030 population estimate derived using year 2000 Census and State OOF faclors. '**Bayfront Year 2030 estimale based on adopted General Plan land uses; lhis number may change based on adoption of a Bayfront Master Plan. ****"East (unincorporated area)" includes the Sweetwater and East Otay Ranch Planning Subareas, with most of the growth occurring in the East Otay Ranch Planning Subarea TABLE 5-6 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DISTRIBUTION IN 2030 BY PLANNING AREA (ACREAGES) Total East General Plan Land Use General Bay- N orth- South- East Unincorp. Unincorp. Designation Plan fronl west west Chula Sweet- Otay Area Vista water Ranch Subareas Subarea Subarea RESIDENTIAL Low 6,972 64 1,555 2,453 2,900 Low Medium 8,200 1,354 1,401 4,927 307 211 Medium 1,201 187 288 622 32 72 Medium High 734 143 113 381 97 High 409 17 116 253 23 Urban Core 84 84 COMMERCIAL Retail 941 121 115 206 467 32 Visitor 75 44 11 2 18 Professional & Admin. 160 21 61 7 59 12 MIXED USE Mixed Use Residential 743 174 80 439 50 Mixed Use Commercial 109 37 72 Mixed Use Transit Focus Area 130 91 39 INDUSTRIAL Limited Industrial 1,790 86 116 384 1,204 Regional Technology Park 200 200 General Industrial 218 218 PUBLIC, QUASI PUBLIC AND OP. SP. Public/Quasi-Public 3,021 27 225 321 2,028 381 39 Parks and Recreation 931 60 73 106 573 88 31 Ooen Soace 6,303 23 215 617 3,886 1099 463 Open Space Preserve 17,910 362 18 97 5,200 2,008 10,225 Open Space - 382 44 338 Active Recreation Water 2,672 1,498 9 1,165 SPECIAL PLANNING AREA Eastern Urban Center 283 283 Resort 275 45 230 Town Center 126 126 OTHER6 4,553 98 866 829 2,291 408 61 TOTAL ACRES 58,422 2,620 3.994 4,815 24,620 6,829 15,544 1 The unincoroorated Dortln" of the Northwest Plannine: Area (87 acres of ResIdential Low) is mcluded in the Unincornorated Swedwater Subarea column onlv. 1. . Streets, freeways, utility right-of~ways I I L______ , r'" . I ~... I I IJ I 1"' I L_ I I r--'~ I-J I ,,_ _)ll,'-~<-~' Ll_ /__ Ln ;r~,.,.,,' ' )"., -, 1 ,.. ,,,.' ;' . \/"-"-" ... .. \ ,,__ I " -"v ,I ---r--J i ' i i \ z r--- ,,<i/ffi:1ffi \. --I if'" .... "'.... ' _ ~~ffi \ L, W",\\ I A I. V \. 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