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ORDINANCE NO. 310 I
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 OT A 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 ofChula Vista Planning and Building Department on October
17, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to rezone the I O-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 I O-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 of the property, while High Tech High Learning will be responsible for all costs associated
with the development and maintenance of their facilities; 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-
07-014) 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 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 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.
December 18,2007, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue and said hearing was thereafter
closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TI RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
does ordain as follows:
1. ACTION
Hereby amends the Zoning Map, re-zoning the 10-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
Approved as to form by
es D. Sandoval
ing and Building Director
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 8th day of January 2008, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, Interim City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3101 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December;
2007 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th
day of January 2008; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements
of state law and the City Charter.
Executed this 8th day of January 2008.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, Interim City Clerk
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