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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-322
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO ESTABLISH A MOBILEHOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista's current General Plan was last comprehensively
updated on December 13,2005; and
WHEREAS, identified among the many goals and objectives of the General Plan is the
need to maintain an adequate supply of land designated and zoned at appropriate densities to
support a variety of residential housing types in order to ensure sufficient diversity and balance
to meet the needs of existing and future residents; and
WHEREAS, mobilehome developments have historically been a part of that supply in
Chula Vista, and have effectively provided an affordable housing source; and
WHEREAS, many of the households residing in mobilehome developments are in need
of lower-income affordable housing, and housing costs for mobilehome living are often lower
than market rates for similar sized rental or other housing units in the local market; and
WHEREAS, these circumstances can present added challenges in finding suitable
replacement housing options for mobilehome residents in the event of potential closure of one or
more of these developments; and
WHEREAS, increasing housing demands and rising land costs throughout the region are
creating increasing market pressures on the potential closure of some mobilehome developments
over time; and
WHEREAS, in order to address the often unique needs of mobilehome residents and the
challenges and potential hardships in locating suitable replacement housing in the instance of a
proposed mobilehome park closure, further analysis and plans regarding relocation are needed
prior to the City's consideration of any requested change in use and/or rezoning affecting
existing mobilehome park properties; and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing the subject General Plan Amendment to establish a
Mobilehome Overlay District to require such further analysis and planning to ensure due
evaluation of the affects of closure on existing mobilehome residents, and that the property
owner and/or project proponent has prepared and carried out a plan to address those affects; and
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WHEREAS, the areas of land for inclusion in the subject Mobilehome Overlay District ___
contain all land parcels within the boundaries of the existing 32 mobilehome parks citywide as
presented on proposed new General Plan Figure 5-18(A) of the Land Use and Transportation
Element attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the above noted Figure, the General Plan amendment includes
a new Section 7.17 - Evaluation of Mobilehome Developments - Mobilehome Overlay District,
within the Land Use and Transportation Element to establish the basis and intent for the District
along with an Objective and Policies stating the requirements established for properties within
the District, as presented in Exhibit 2 attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 65090, the Planning
Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 18, 2006, and recommended that the
City Council adopt the Resolution approving the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduce before the Planning Commission
at the public hearing on this proposal held on October 18,2006, and the minutes and resolution
resulting there from, are hereby incorporated into the record of these proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for the hearing on the General Plan
amendment and notice of said hearing, together with its purposes given by its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten days prior to the hearing pursuant to
California Government Code section 65090, and the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing on October 24, 2006, on the subject General Plan Amendment; and,
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WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed
General Plan amendment for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and has determined that that there is no possibility that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment and therefore is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby fmds, determines and resolves as follows:
1. PLANNlNG COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their
public hearing held on October 18, 2006, and the minutes and resolution resulting there from are
hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding.
II. GENERAL PLAN lNTERNAL CONSISTENCY
The City Council hereby finds that the General Plan is internally consistent and shall
remain internally consistent following the adoption of amendments by this Resolution.
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III. SEVERABILITY
The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence
or word of this resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court
of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining
provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall
remain in full force and effect. The City Council further declares that should any provision,
section, paragraph, sentence or word of this resolution be found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to conflict with the City's General Plan the City's General Plan as adopted on
December 13, 2005 shall control and remain in full force and effect.
IV. APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
The City Council hereby approves and adopts the subject General Plan
amendment which consists of the documents presented in Exhibits 1 and 2 attached
hereto, and on file in the City Clerk's Office:
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 24th day of October 2006 by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers: Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmernbers: None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
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'Stephen C. Padilla., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City lerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2006-322 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 24th day of October 2006.
Executed this 24th day of October 2006.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City rk
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EXHIBIT I
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS REGARDING MOBILEHOME PARK
PROTECTIONS AND PROP 90-
. Addition of new Figure 5-l8(A) in the LUT Element:
(Note: Figure 5-l8(A) is a citywide graphic with numbers 1-32 on it depicting the location of
existing mobilehome developments citywide, along with a list of all park names by
number)(New Figure 5-l8(A) would be inserted after pg. LUT-130). See attached.
. Addition of new LUT Section 7.17 to describe background and purpose for the Mobilehome
Overlay District, and policy requiring study and Council discretionary review.
7.17 - Evaluations for Mobilehome Developments: Mobilehome Overlav District
As noted in LUT Section 7.1 and in Housing Element Part 1. Section 3.0. maintaining an
adequate suoolv of land designated and zoned at aoorooriate densities to suooort a varietv of
residential housing tyoes is an imoortant comoonent of ensuring sufficient diversity and
balance to meet the needs of existing and future residents.
e In Chula Vista. mobilehome develooments have historicallv been a Dart of that suoolv. and
have effectivelv orovided a unique and affordable housing source. Housing costs for
mobilehome living are often lower than market rates for other tvoes of housing such as
comoarable sized rental aoartments. As such. it is not uncommon to find that manv of the
households residing in mobilehome develooments are living on fixed incomes. or are
otherwise in need of lower-income affordable housing. Additionallv. manv residents own
their own coach. but rent or lease the land space. leaving them vulnerable to changes in land
use. These circumstances can oresent added challenges in finding suitable reolacement
housing ootions for mobilehome residents in the event of potential closure of one or more of
these develooments.
As shown on Figure 5-l8(A). there are currentlv 32 mobilehome develooments within the
Citv in a varietv of settings ranging from well organized and maintained parks with exclusive
Mobile Home Park (MHP) zoning. to less formal and often smaller trailer Darks in areas
zoned for commercial or other develooment. Within the Urban Core Subarea. several
mobilehome develooments fall within the Interstate 5 Corridor District where higher densitv
housing and transit-focused mixed uses are envisioned to occur. With increasing housing
demands and rising land costs throughout the region. the likelihood for ootential closure of
some mobilehome develooments over time is real.
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In recognition of these circumstances. and in order to better balance the often unique needs of --.,
mobilehome residents with the challenges in locating suitable replacement housing. it is
important that analysis and planning be undertaken in accordance with the principles of the
Housing Element obiectives prior to the City's consideration of any requested change in use
and/or rezoning affecting any of the existing mobilehome sites. In order to accomplish this.
the Mobilehome Overlay District is established to ensure that the appropriate evaluation and
consideration of the affects of potential changes in use and/or urban redevelopment on this
unique form of housing from the standpoints of housing opportunity. affordabilitv. and
displacement. replacement and/or relocation assistance is conducted in accordance with the
principles et forth in the Housing Element and the Municipal Code.
As stated in the following Obiective and Policies. the Mobilehome Overlay District ensures
that the analysis and planning on the affects of closure on existing mobilehome residents is
conducted and that the property owner and/or proiect proponent has prepared and carried out
a plan to address those affects as required bv the Municipal Code.
Obiective - LUT 34.A
Ensure sufficient evaluation and response to the effects of any change of use or urban
redevelopment of existing mobilehome developments.
Policies
LUT 34.A.l Prior to the City's consideration of any proposed change of use and/or
rezoning pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 of any mobilehome development
properties within the City as identified on Figure 5-l8(A). the property owner and/or proiect
proponent shall prepare a plan in conformance with applicable State and City regulations
including Municipal Code Chapter 9.40. and to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and Building and the Director of Community Development. that provides steps and
provisions to mitigate any adverse impacts of the conversion on the affected residents.
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LUT 34.A.2 At the time of consideration of any change of use and/or rezoning of any
of the mobilehome properties noted above. the City Council shall review the plan prepared
under Policy 34.A.1. and prior to taking action on said change of use and/or rezoning in
accordance with the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 19.06 and section 19.12.020.
shall make the following findings:
· That the proposed change of use and/or rezoning will not adversely affect attainment
of the City's goal to vrovide a variety of housing options within the City. (Housing
Element Obiective 3)
· That the proposed change of use and/or rezoning is supported bv sound planning
principles. and higher density. affordable replacement housing within the City will
remain in sufficient supply. (Housing Element Obiective 3)
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. That the property owner and/or proiect proponent plan does ensure sufficient
evaluation and response to the effects of the change of use and/or rezoning of the
existing mobilehome development. (Housing Element Obiective 4)
. That the proposed change of use and/or rezoning will not result in severe or undue
hardship on affected mobilehome residents. (Housing Element Obiective 4)
. That the propertv owner and/or proiect proponent plan complies with applicable City
and State mobilehome conversion and relocation regulations. (Housing Element
Obiective 4)
. That prior to the commencement of anv closure of the mobilehome development. that
the property owner( s) will prepare and ensure performance of a detailed closure and
relocation plan consistent with the reQuirements of CVMC Section 9.40 and
applicable State regulations. and to the satisfaction of Directors of Planning and
Building and Communitv Development.
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