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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2005-345 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-345 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE SIX WHEREAS, an application to amend the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) (PCM-04-l8) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on June 24,2004 by Otay Project, LP, The Otay Ranch Company (Applicant); and WHEREAS, the General Development Plan Amendment, attached as Exhibit "A" requests an amendment to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) text for the Village Six Setting and Land Use Table description for acreage and unit counts (Project); and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial Study, IS-04-035 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project could result in significant effects on the environment. However, revisions to the project made by or agreed to by the applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur; therefore, the Environmental Review Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-04-035; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said Project and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least ten days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m., September 14, 2005, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, by a vote of 6-0-1-0, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Project; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was scheduled before the City Council of the City ofChula Vista on said Project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows: Resolution No. 2005-345 Page 2 I. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their public hearing held on September 14, 2005, and the minutes and resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. These documents, along with any documents submitted to the decision makers, shall comprise the entire record of the proceedings for any California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims. II. ACTION The City Council hereby approves the amendment to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) text for the Village Six Setting, Description (acreage and unit counts), Land Use Table and Parks and Open Space Policies to allow for additional residential development in Otay Ranch Village Six. The approval of the amendment is based upon findings contained herein and is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, and all other applicable Plans, and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning and zoning practice support their approval and implementation. III. COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The City Council does hereby find that in the exercise of their independent review and judgment, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-04-035) in the form presented has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and hereby adopts the same. IV. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan for the following reasons: A. THE PROPOSED OT A Y RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) AMENDMENT IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN. The Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) amendment to text for Village Six Setting and Land Use Table description for acreage and unit counts is consistent with the existing land uses, circulation system, open space and recreational uses, and public facility uses within Village Six as depicted currently in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan and Chula Vista General Plan. It does not alter any of these previously approved or constructed planned elements or facilities. The impact of the amendment to facilities such as parks and schools and circulation traffic will be addressed by the mitigation measures and conditions of approval to maintain conformance with the General Plan. Resolution No. 2005-345 Page 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista, California, this 11 th day of October, 2005, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, and Padilla NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone ~/;Jrfi2<< L~ - "Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor ATTEST: ~ tll ~~~ ~.) Susan Bigelow, MMC, Cit lerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-345 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 11th day of October 2005. Executed this 11th day of October 2005. -::=- ~tL.. ~'6~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Resolution No. 2005-345 Page 3 B. THE PROPOSED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) AMENDMENT WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA. The Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) amendment to text for the Village Six Setting, Description (acreage and unit counts), Land Use Table and Parks and Open Space Policies does not affect the remaining development of Village Six SPA Plan area, which is nearly built-out. C. THE PROPOSED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) AMENDMENT WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The land uses within Otay Ranch Village Six SPA Plan area, such as the adjacent neighborhood park to the south and the private swim club and recreation facility to the north are designed for residential enjoyment and convenience. The proposed amendment will allow for the development of convenient neighborhood amenities such as neighborhood level commercial retail office space as promoted by the goals and objectives of the Otay Ranch General Development Plan. A comprehensive street network serves the Project and provides for access to off-site adjacent properties and will adequately serve the additional units and businesses proposed by this GDP amendment according to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the findings and conditions made for the proposed Tentative Map. V. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon its adoption Presented by Approved as to form by andoval ing and Building Director ~ X <NJ\:\,\"'(~,, ~ Ann Moore City Attorney , L . Rpc;:ol11f1rm No ?OO")-i4") Page 5 Ot.ay Ranch GDP/ SRP I.. .. ...ut D EXHIBIT "A" 6. Vf1lagcr Six a. Village Six. Sating ViIlage Six is comprised of approximately ~!I}~r~J~.~.~~.if:1__t):1.~....."'{ Deleted: 365 central portion of the Otay Valley Parcel, south of Poggi Canyon and east of the extension of La Media Road. Open Space and Habitat: Village S1x does not contain Significant natural resources, as it has historically been used for agricultural purposes. The undulating slopes of eastern Poggi Canyon define the northern edge of the village. Land Use: Village Six is located in the interior of the Otay Valley Parcel, sWTounded by land used for agricultural purposes. Tbe village is surrounded by Villages Five, ~n. and Two to the north, south, and west, and the Freeway Commercial site to the east, across SR-125. Village Six is located immediately west of the proposed SR-125. Visual: Village Six contains distant views to the mountains to the east, southeast, and northeast. Scenic values exist. along Poggi Canyon, an open space scenic corridor. Relationship to other Ota:y Ranch V:U1agea: Village Six is intended to have a close relationship with Village Five, to the north. connected with light raiJ transit connection. b. Villa.ge Six Description Village Six is an urban village with a transit/rail linc. Urban Villages are adjacent to existing urban development and arc planned for transit oriented developm~nt with higher densities and mixed uscs in the village cor~s, Village Six contains: , . '. .,. { Deleted: 990 o A ma;amum or~~.~gl~.f~PY.~~~~~~~.~~.tS"..h'hh_'" ..._' . _' f Deleted: 1,242 o A maximum of ~.m.~)t;i:!~~_!.C:~?,~R~~.~~,i.t~_.._"...._m__...'.'.' ..{ Deleted': 6,335 o Bwld-out poptdation ofapPToximatelY~_.......n u.. ,.. o A village core ar~a containing: Commercial uses in a mixed use setting Public and community purpose facilities A bus/rail line stop An elementary school MuJti.family residential A Town Square/Village Green/Main Str~d Affordable Housing Neighborheod Park Adopted October 28, J993 Amended June 4, 1996 Proposed Revision June 15, 2004 P_144 Rp<o]lIt;on No 7.005-345 Page 6 Otay Ranch GDP/ SRI' L. ~ art II VfIl~Q Ii To~ I!!!2! Use SF MF Res Den Park CPF Sch C'ml OS Art Ac PoO'" . LMV 941 - 94 192.0 4.9 192.0 3011 MU . 47 4 3.0 15.7 7.6 13.7 . 24.3 160 MH - 1402 140 79.8 17.6 10.0 B9.8 3575 Other - - - . 22.0 58.3 80.3 Total 941 1449 239 274.8 76 13.7 10.0 - 22.0 58.3 386.4 6736 ....{ fomatted T~ble I "Commercial Ac:reace includeci' in MU cateaorv. Exhibit 48 ViJJagl!!l Six Land Use Table c:. Village Si.1c: Policlc.s VDJace Character Policies: o The village character shou1d be guided by the following qualities: Location adjacent to Poggi Canyon, an open space scenic corridor. Location along the proposed light rail transit route. Views to the rnounta1ns on the east, sQutheast, and northeast. Compatibility and linkage with Villages 'T\vo and Seven. o Village Six shall promote uses and activities which encourage ridership, and services for transit Users. ViIlage Core Policies: o A trolley stop and/or station shall be appro..'"Cimately located at the SPA level and will be conditioned for dedication at the Tentative Map level in the village core. o The number of homes identifi~ fDr the vinage core is a minimum and m.ay not be reduced. o Some ~ervices for users outside the village may be provid~d in the village core. o The village core shall be sited to ensure its separation from the regional uses in the Eastern Urban Center. Adopted October 28, 1993 Amended June 4, 1996 Proposed Revision. June 15, 2004 Page 145