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Home My WebLink AboutRCC MIN 1993/02/08MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Conference Room #1 Mondav. Januarv 25, 1993 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairman Kracha. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Kracha, Ghougassian, McNair, Myers. Staff present: Associate Planner Ed Batchelder, Contract Environmental Planner Maryann Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was MSUC (Ghougassian/Myers) to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 1 1 , 1993; motion passed 4-0. [Hall arrived at 6:05 p.m.] NEW BUSINESS 1. The Memorandum on Attendance Policy was discussed. Kracha commented that in No. 3, the quotes around "Acts of God" were unnecessary. Hall inquired on the policy of missing three meetings in a row. It was clarified that 25% unexcused absences was cause for removal from the commission. [Johnson arrived at 6:10 p.m.] 2. The following comments were made regarding the Negative Declaration IS-93-14: Ghougassian: Asked what specific site within the City was analyzed by the Negative Declaration. Staff clarified that the project was not site specific. Ghougassian expressed concern that document should provide clarification that the analysis is a policy level analysis and does not pertain to a specific site, which could be confused by the term "proposed project" within the document. Staff stated that "proposed project" is standard CEQA terminology but should not be read to mean that the analysis is site specific. Staff also indicated that further wording could be added to the document to clarify that the Negative Declaration is not site specific, but rather analyzes the potential impacts associated with policy and regulatory provisions. McNair questioned what the impact of adoption of this plan would have on the CUP for APTEC. Staff indicated that in the instance that APTEC would need a new or modified CUP, the amended General Plan and Zoning Ordinance provisions would apply, as they would to any other hazardous waste facility proposed within the City. Hall discussed the Otay landfill area, flooding, and other negative impacts to the residents of the area and whether APTEC had a contact person to notify the public in case of emergency. Staff stated that APTEC is required to, and has, a comprehensive emergency response plan. Page 2 Kracha questioned whether staff notified APTEC, since their representatives were not in attendance at the meeting. Kracha also expressed concern regarding the misspelling of the word "provisions" within the document and suggested to staff that spell-check be done before documents are presented to Commission. Kracha suggested that within the land use impact analysis (page 4 of the Negative Declaration), clarification be added indicating that the proposed Implementing Ordinance and amendments to the General Plan affects businesses using hazardous materials. Staff indicated that this could be added to the document. Kracha also suggested that the transportation/circulation section should specify what quantities of hazardous materials being transported requires increased regulation. Staff stated that this could be looked into and added to the Negative Declaration. After the above discussion with staff, it was moved and seconded (Hall/Johnson) to adapt the Negative Declaration IS-93-14 with the above changes included in the report going to the Planning Commission; motion failed 3-3 (Ayes: McNair, Johnson, Hall; Nos: Kracha, Myers, Ghougassian). Staff clarified that given the cancellation of RCC meetings in December, the Negative Declaration had already been before the Planning Commission, and that its next consideration would be by the City Council. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA: Hall commented that she favorably agrees with the progressive plan and good uses of the Bay Front and greenbelt areas (golf driving range on 5th and C St. and National University on Bay Blvd.). She also favored the use of child care facilities connected with these businesses. No further discussion on these items. STAFF REPORT: None CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Kracha read the letter from Laidlaw to the City Council regarding its continuing discussions. Reported on the Earth Day event with 125 people attending the dinner. Next gathering is scheduled for April 3, 1993. Commended Tony Liu on his efforts. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Johnson again requested staff provide feedback on comments made by RCC after the Planning Commission and Council receive them. Doug Reid will follow up on this item. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Kracha at 7:00 p.m. to the Workshop immediately following the meeting. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES ~ ~ ~~ Barbara Taylor MINUTES OF A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Council Conference Room Monday, February 1, 1993 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to ~~rder with a quorum at 6:20 p.m. by Chairman Kracha. Present: Commissioners Hall, Kracha, Ghougassian, Johnson, Myers; absent: McNair. 1. Stephanie Snyder briefly discussed the significant changes in the report on the AB939 SRRE and HHWE. Comments from RC~~ included the following: • The executive summary is the same report as presen~ed a year ago with errors and typos carried over to the current report. • The duplication of services between Chula Vista and the county was questioned and it was pointed out that Chula. Vista is responsible for its own regional recycling program. • Regarding exemptions for municipal government and school districts, it is noted that under the mandatory ordinance within the city, no one is exempt. However under AB939, the issue is not addressed specifically and will be handled the same as the city ordinance. 2. Overview of Rancho San Miguel Draft Supplemental EIR by David Nairne, applicant, and Catherine Hahn, project manager. Barbara Reid advised that the draft was initially presented in December 1991. At that time, RCC passed a resolution to recommend against the proposed Rancho San Miguel plan due to concern of the numerous environmental impacts with inadequate mitigation. Remax•ks made by the commission were then incorporated into this revised draft. Discussion included issues on: criteria and need for affordable housing; minimum lot size requirements; air quality; oftional use of solar in new homes; water and sewer availability; funding of schccls; and impact of plant and wildlife and its connection with the Natural Communities Conservation Plan. The effect cif electro- magnetic fields generated from SDG&E towers, although undetermined at this time, causes concern of the possibility of :substantial health effects. The impact of traffic, noise, etc. wars addressed in the draft by providing different lot lines and wal] barriers, yet the alignment of SR-125 is still unknown at this time. Myers suggested abandoning the project altogether due to most of the above issues not being mitigable or unacceptable even with mitigation. Johnson stated the environmental impact of ';.he project is quite extensive and unpredictable; caution should be used in approving the project. Ghougassian did not object to the project. Page 2 A summarization of the comments by RCC to be forwarded to Planning Commission include: (1) A closer look at all planning efforts in which the future of 125 is still unknown. (2) City of Chula Vista support the work of NCCP. (3) Future consideration of unpredictable environmental impacts be minimized. (4) Adequate financing for schools not be deferred and should be one of the considerations for the EIR; Mello-Roos funding by itself is inadequate. (5) City of Chula Vista take an active part in requiring or making voluntary solar heating in all new construction. (6) City of Chula Vista play an active role in the availability of water and sewage capacity in future projects. STAFF REPORT: None CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: None COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Kracha at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES Barbara Taylor Otay Ranch Suggested back up reading for 2/8/93 meeting Project - General Development Plan Part I Part II, Chapter 1 Section's A-E -FPEIR -Section 4.2, 4.7 & 4.9 Resource -FPEIR, Section 3.0 - Existing Conditions sections -General Development Plan Chapters, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 Suggested Backup reading for 2/15/93 meeting -General Development Plan Part II, Chapter 1, Section F Chapters, 3, 4 & 5 Part III -FPEIR Section 6.0 & Section 7.0 -Candidate CEQA findings