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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY 19.18.010 AND
APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE RE-ZONING 10-ACRES OF
LAND FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) TO PUBLIC
QUASI PUBLIC (PQ), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF THE DISCOVERY FALLS DRIVE EXTENSION
AND HUNTE P ARKW A Y WITHIN OTA Y RANCH UNIVERSITY
PLANNING AREA 10
WHEREAS, the subject matter of this Ordinance is the Zoning Map established by Chapter
19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, and the area of the Zoning Map to be used as the
project area is identified as Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, an application was made by High Tech High Learning ("Applicant") to amend
the Zoning Map was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on
October 17,2006; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to rezone the 10-acre project area that is located within
Otay Ranch University Planning Area 10 from Planned Community (PC) to Public Quasi-Public
(PQ) ("Project"); and,
WHEREAS, the 10-acre project site is owned by the City ofChula Vista, and on January 23,
2007, the City Council approved a lease with High Tech High Learning for a 50-year term, with two
25-year options at a rate of $1 per year; and,
WHEREAS, the structure of the lease will allow the City to retain long-term ownership and
control ofthe properly, while High Tech High Learning will be responsible for all costs associated
with the development and maintenance of their facilities; and,
WHEREAS, The Enviromnental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial Study (lS-
07-014) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the results of the
Initial Study the Enviromnental Review Coordinator has determined that the project could result in
significant impacts 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 (MND IS-07-014) and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program ("MMRP"); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the project at a public
hearing held at a time and place advertised, namely 5:00 pm on December 18,2007, in the Lee
Conference Room, 430 F Street; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said zone change
(PCZ-07-03) 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 Proj ect 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.rn.
December 18, 2007, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue and said hearing was thereafter
closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
I. ACTION
Hereby amends the Zoning Map, re-zoning the 1 O-acre project site for the High Tech High
Learning campus from Planned Community (PC) to Public Quasi-Public (PQ), finding that it
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.
II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its
adoption.
Presented by
Jim Sandoval
Planning and Building Director
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