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Home My WebLink AboutCVRC Reso 2007-020 CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-020 RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-07-017, AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING ONE PARCEL CONSISTING OF 1.46 ACRES LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY FROM CT-P (COMMERCIAL THOROUGHFARE WITH PRECISE PLAN) TO R-3 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL), AND APPROVING INCENTIVES AND CONCESSIONS PURSUANT TO THE DENSITY BONUS LAW FOR THE REDUCTION IN CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE FOR-RENT PROJECT BY WAKELAND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the area of land, which is the subject of this ordinance is diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "A" which is incorporated into this ordinance by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein consists of 1.46 acres of land located at 1501 Broadway, within the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project (Project Site); and WHEREAS, on December 14,2006 a duly verified application for a Rezone (PCZ-07-06) and Design Review Permit (DRC-07-27) was filed with the City ofChula Vista on behalf of the Wakeland Development Corporation (Applicant) to allow the construction of a 42-unit affordable housing project located at 150 I Broadway (Project); and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and prepared an Initial Study, IS-07- 017, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based upon results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator determined that the project could result in 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-07-017; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 2007, a Planning Commission hearing time and place was set for said Rezone and Density Bonus 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 and residents within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing at the time and place as advertised, namely May 23, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, was held before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and CVRC Resolution No. 2007-020 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, IS-06-008; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission after considering all evidence and testimony presented recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the City of Chula Vista City Council Approve Rezone (PCZ-07-06) of 1.46-acres site from CTP to R-3 zone and the Density Bonus and concessions; and WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at the public hearing on this Project held on May 23, 2007, and the minutes and the resulting resolution, are incorporated into the record of this proceeding; and WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the ChuJa Vista Redevelopment Corporation for consideration of the application 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 and residents within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) held a duly noticed public hearing to consider said application at the time and place as advertised, namely June 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and said hearing was thereafter closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows: A. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial Study, IS-07-017, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator determined that the project could result in 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 prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-07-017. The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation finds that, in the exercise of its independent judgment, as set forth in the record of its proceedings, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-07 -017), which is on file in the Planning and Building Department, has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and that the Project's environmental impacts will be mitigated by adoption of the Mitigation Measures described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is designed to ensure that during Project implementation, the permittee/Project applicant, and any other responsible parties implement the project components and comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program. , ----------..----" -~ CVRC Resolution No. 2007-020 Page 3 B. REZONE The rezoning provided for herein is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, public necessity, convenience and the general welfare and good zoning practice support the amendments to the Municipal Code. The proposed R-3 zone would provide an implementing zone for the existing Mixed Use Residential (MUR) designation of the City's 2005 General Plan, and will contribute to the public convenience and general welfare by further assisting the City's efforts to satisfy the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land Use and Transportation (LUT) Policy 42.3 and 42.9 for this area and the goals and objectives of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan (2004) regarding the removal of blight and physical improvement to this area of the redevelopment project area. The City ofChula Vista Zoning Map established by Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to rezone the site as depicted in Exhibit B from CTP to R-3 (Apartment Residential). C. DENSITY BONUS Pursuant to Government Code section 65915(d)(2)(C), an applicant shall receive three incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 30 percent of the total units for lower income households, or at least 15 percent for very low income households. Staff has reviewed the requested concessions from the City's development standards. The density bonus concessions of parking, open space and building setback reductions help to offset an otherwise greater financing gap, which could result in the infeasibility of the project. Additionally, the concessions do not have any specific adverse impacts as noted in California Government Code. The parking spaces proposed appear to be adequate based on data of similar affordable housing projects located throughout San Diego County. While the proposed setback would deviate from the Zoning Ordinance, the reduction in the setback would afford the project a more urban and pedestrian-oriented character by being closer to the sidewalk, as compared with a suburban type of development with larger front setbacks. An urban project is more compatible with the urban character of the western part of the City. The reduction in required usable open space of 3,731 square feet will not affect the residents' quality of life, as the proposed open space is well designed, and will be serviced by a variety of programs to keep the residents active and involved. Residents will experience either a private balcony or patio, a tot lot for the children, open play space, and a barbecue area with seating and tables for the residents' use, and an 807 square foot community center will provide resident services programs including computer classes, tutoring, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, after considering all reports, evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing with respect to the Rezone and the application for incentives and concessions pursuant to Density Bonus Law, finds that the Amendment of the Zoning Maps to rezone the 1.46-acre site at 150 I Broadway from the CT-P Zone to R-3 Zone is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and is supported by public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice. CVRC Resolution No. 2007-020 Page 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program IS-07-017, amending the zoning maps established by Municipal Code section 19.18.010 by rezoning the 1.46-acre site located at 1501 Broadway from the CT-P Zone to R-3 Zone, and approving incentives and concessions pursuant to Density Bonus Law for the reduction of certain development standards to allow the construction of a 42-unit multi-family affordable housing project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation directs that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City Council and Applicant. Pre_"d b~~ Ann Hix Acting Community Development Director Approved as to form by ~x-<:~%.\'~~, Ami Moore General Counsel PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City ofChula Vista, California, this 14th day of June 2007, by the following vote: AYES: Directors: Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Rindone, Rooney, and Cox NAYS: ABSENT: Directors: Ramirez Directors: Castaneda ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Ann Hix, Secretary of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City ofChula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing CVRC Resolution No. 2007-020 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at a regular m"tiog of <h, Cbol, Vi"" lkd,wlopmrn' Co,"OZd 00 <h, 14<h d,y of Jnn, 2007. &=,'" <hi, 14<h <illy ofJ~ 2007. 2- Ann Hix, Secretary EXHIBIT A CVRC Resolution No. 2007-020 . 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