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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 6/26/96
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of the following applications filed by Rancho Del
Rey Partnership for 156 acres located on the south side of East
"H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and Del Rey Boulevard
within the Rancho Del Rey Planned Community.
a. PCM-96-05: amendments to the Rancho Del Rey SPA
III Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, Planned
Community District Regulations, Residential Design
Guidelines, Air Quality Improvement Plan and Water
Conservation Plan.
b. PCS-96-06: Tentative Subdivision Map for 156 acres at
the Rancho Del Rey SPA Ill, Chula Vista Tract 96-06.
The applicant, Rancho Del Rey investments LP, has requested amendments to the Rancho
Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, General Development Plan, Planned
Community District Regulations, Residential Design Guidelines, Water Conservation Plan
and Air Quality Improvement Plan. The purpose of these amendments is to change the land
use designation of parcel R-7 from Residential Specialty Housing (SP) to Single Family
Detached (SFD) and Residential Duplexffownhomes (SFA) (see Exhibit B).
The documents affected by the amendments, as proposed to be revised, have been provided
for your consideration and approval (see Sections 3-6 in the book).
The proposal also includes a Tentative Subdivision Map application to subdivide 156 acres
located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and Del Rey
Boulevard within the Rancho Del Rey Planned Community and P-C Zone District. The
subdivision site includes 86 acres for residential development (Parcel R-7) and 70 acres of
open space (OS-I) (see Locator/Exhibit A, G and H).
The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that no new or supplemental EIR
is necessary and has prepared an addendum to EIR-89-1O, Rancho Del Rey SPA III, which
must be considered and adopted by the City Council prior to a decision on the project (see
attachment 4).
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Meeting Date 6/26/96
UNRESOLVED ISSUE:
The only unresolved significant issue between staff and the applicant is the subdivision
design of the area containing Lots 45-65 in Unit i (see Exhibit I). The proposed design
consists of a modified cul-de-sac in close proximity to the main access driveway. This
solution, in staff's opinion, does not provide an opportunity to provide a good design buffer
(walls/ landscaping) to separate the houses from the extensive activity near the subdivision's
main access point. Staff has reviewed several subdivision design alternatives with the
applicant without arriving at a mutuaIly satisfactory solution. Thus, staff is recommending
that the Planning Commission consider the alternative subdivision design solution ilIustrated
in Exhibit "J."
PUBLIC INPUT:
The Planning Department received a letter from a resident of the southerly adjacent
residential neighborhood known as Summer Ridge. The author of the letter expressed
concerns about the number of SPA plan changes that McMillin has done in the area to the
detriment of the surrounding neighborhoods property values. The resident recommends that
the City direct the developer build a quality senior citizen retirement community as
originally envisioned instead of the residential development being proposed (see Exhibit K).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt attached Resolution PCM-96-06/PCS-96-05 recommending that the City Council
approve the proposed applications proposal in accordance with the attached draft City
Council Resolution and Ordinance based on the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein.
DISCUSSION:
I. Existing Site Characteristics
The subject site, which consists of the 86 acre parcel R-7 and 70 acres of open space
(Parcel OS-i), is located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo
Ranchero and Del Rey Boulevard within the Rancho Del Rey planned community
(see Locator/ Exhibit A). Parcel R-7 was graded as part of the Rancho Del Rey SPA
III mass grading program and the remaining 70 acres are open space lots including
the south leg of Rice Canyon locate immediately to the south and west. The project
site is limited to the south and west by single family dwellings, to the north by a
commercial center across East "H" Street, and to the east by a church and single
family dwellings across Paseo Ranchero. A two hundred and fifty foot wide SDG&E
easement bisects diagonally across the site.
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2. SPA Land Use designations and land use.
RDR SPA III
Land Vs.
Designation
Existing
Land Vs.
Site
SH, Specialty Housing
OS, Open Space
Vacant
Open Space
North (across East "H" St
C, Commercial
Commercial Ctr.
West
R-lHP, Single
Family detached,
Single Family
Detached
East
CPF Community Purpose
Facility and
Church/ Single
Fam. Detached
M-23, Single
Family Detached
3. Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan Amendment
General Development Plan
The General Development Plan, Text and statistical tables are proposed to be
amended to reflect the following requested changes in land use designation, land use
designation boundaries, project density, maximum number of permitted dwelling
units and permitted residential types (see Exhibit B):
o Change Parcel R-7 land use designation from Specialty Housing (SH) to
Single Family Detached-Cottages (SFD) and Single Family Attached Duplex!
Townhomes (SFA).
. Reduce the number of permitted dwelling units from 588 specialty units to
300 single family detached-cottages and 220 single Family attached -
Duplex!townhomes (520 units total).
o Reduce Parcel R-7 overall density from 6.7 to 6.5 du/ac and
o Reduce the total number of dwelling units in the SPA from 1380 to 1312
(-68).
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Site Utilization Plan
The 86 acre R-7 Parcel is proposed to be divided into three new parcels. Parcels R-
7a, R-7b and R-7c. Each parcel is intended to be developed under a different small
lot standard to produce single family detached and duplex housing products. The
target housing type, parcel acreage, target density and permitted number of units per
individual parcel are shown in comparison with the adopted plan in Table 1, Exhibit
Land Use Districts
The proposed amendments request to change the land use designation of Parcel R-7
from RSP, Residential Specialty Housing District to R-P, Residential Planned
Concept for Parcels R-7a and R-7b, and R-C, Residential Condominium for Parcel
R-7c (see Exhibit F). These new land use designations would add small lot and
duplex housing to the adopted SPA housing variety.
As a result of the proposed land use changes and the introduction a duplex lot, the
Permitted Land Use Matrix and the Residential Property Development Standards
of the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Planned Community District Regulations are
proposed to be modified to delete the Specialty Housing regulations and add
development criteria for certain aspects of the proposed small lot and duplex
product.
However, not all aspects of small lot development have been included in the
proposed amendments. For this reason, staff recommends that the following specific
Property development standards be adopted for this project:
. Min Lot Area (sq. ft.)
UNIT I UNIT 2 UNIT 3
3.850 3.960 2,720
55 44 32
25 25 nta
70 90 85
50 50 50
.60 .60 .70**"'*
e Min Lot Width (Iin. ft)
Regular shape lot
Panhandle shape lot
e Minimum Lot Depth
. Max Lot Coverage (%)
. Floor Area Ratio
. Front Yard Setback (Iin. f I.)
(from public right of way)
To garage
To Main Res
15
15
]5
]5
15
15
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. Side Yard Setback (lin. ft.)
To adj. res. lot 10/3 10/3 10;0** .
Min. dist btwn units 10 10 20***
To adj. SI.
(cor. lot) 10 10 10
. Rear Yard Setback 15 15 15*****
. Max. Building Height 28 28 28
. Parking Spaces/ Unit 2 car/gar 2 car/gar 2ear/gar
e Usable open space~ot (sq.ft.) 750' 750' 750'
. private open Space/ unit
(percentage of lot area) 15%** 15%** 15%**
. Guest Parking- on street l~ot lAot l~ot
.
Usable open space for each typical three or four bedroom dwel1ing, either exclusive in private
yards. or in combination of private yards, landscaped front yards and/or common areas.
..
Private usable fenced yard area shall be no less than 15 percent of the lot size with no
dimension Ies..o;; than 10 feet.
...
May be modified with site plan approval provided the dimension is not Jess than seven feet.
Five percent of the totaJ number of dwelling units within an individual neighborhood may use
five foot setback.
****
May be increased with site plan approval.
*****
Rear Yard setback may be reduced to 10 ft. with site plan approval provided 15% of the lot
area is still provided in private open space.
Open Space
The Tentative Subdivision map shows the recreational trails along East "H" Street
from Paseo Ranchero Del Rey Boulevard and the trails connecting the project with
the southerly adjacent recreational trail. The applicant is required to install, as part
of the project, all recreational trails within the project boundaries. Therefore, to
insure that the recreational trails are installed as prescribed in the SPA plan and
comply with the City Standards for recreational trails, staff suggests that a detailed
open space/ recreational trails plan incorporating the following items be submitted
to the Planning and Engineering Department prior to approval of the first final map:
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. Provide a minimum separation of ten feet from the face of curb to the
recreational trails located along East "H" Street, except where physical
constraints or ADA requirements do not allow it.
o Submit and obtain approval of the usable open space facility proposed to be
located within the SDG&E easement by the Directors of Parks and
Recreation and Planning Departments. Usable open space areas shall take
into consideration the following design criteria in order to qualify for
maintenance through open space maintenance district:
Usable open space shall include the following components:
a. Turf! landscaping
b. sidewalks/ trails
c. Benches and tables
The Following shall be excluded from usable open space areas:
a. Picnic shelters
b. Hard surface areas such as basket ball courts
c. any other structure prohibited by SDG&E
. Submit a letter from SDG&E to the Parks and Recreation Department
verifying that permission has been granted to develop the usable open space
amenity within their easement.
. Incorporate the usable open space located within the SDG&E easement into
the project's open space maintenance district.
o Include all roads and pedestrian trails within the SDG&E easement and Otay
Water District property in the overall open space landscape irrigation plans.
. Install a 3 112 ft. high decorative wall or railing along with landscaping where
cul-de-sacs abut open space per Rancho Del Rey SPA III Fencing Design
Guidelines.
o Provide a minimum of ten feet wide landscaping strip along the eastern edge
of the project abutting Paseo Ranchero and a minimum ten feet wide
landscaping strip between curb and perimeter walls or edges abutting rights
of way.
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. Submit a water management guidelines in accordance with the Chula Vista
Landscape Design Manual for all open space lots.
. The landscaping format for the project shall be in substantial conformance
with Section 6.4 (General Landscape Concept) of the Rancho Del Rey SPA
III.
. Provide a landscape buffer with an average width of 80 ft. and minimum
dimension of 40 ft. along East "H" Street west of the SDG&E easement. This
buffer area shall contain a 10 ft. wide recreation trail from Paseo Ranchero
to Paseo Del Rey and an eight ft. wide trail from Paseo Del Rey to Del Rey
Boulevard. Where necessary, include post and fence railing per CVDS
standards.
Residential Desien Guidelines
The Rancho Del Rey SPA III Residential Design Guidelines would be amended to
remove the development and design criteria pertaining to the Specialty Housing and
provide design guidelines for the three new small lot products (see Section 5 in the
book). The amendments address most aspects of site design including the design of
the 80 ft. buffer area along East "H" Street, special design criteria for each product
and typical lot development guidelines.
The design guidelines would have to be revised to reflect the recommended property
development standards. In addition, the project has a substantial exposure to East
"H" Street, open space and other major roadways. Thus, specific architectural design
criteria for all building elevations exposed to public streets and open space shall be
incorporated in Section VI.8 of the Rancho Del Rey SPA III.
Rancho Del Rev SPA III Water Conservation Plan. Air Quality Improvement Plan
As a result of the proposed amendments, minor statistical amendments to the
Rancho Del Rey SPA III Air Quality Improvement Plan and Water Conservation
are being proposed to reflect updated project data.
4. Tentative Subdivision Map
The tentative subdivision map consists of subdividing 156 acres into three
neighborhood (Units 1, 2 and 3) containing a total of 403 residential and 11 open
space lots (see Exhibit G and H).
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The Neighborhoods or Units Subdivision designs feature lots with typical lot
dimensions as follows:
Unit I 55' X 70' lot area 3,850 sq. ft.
Unit 2 44' X 90' lot area 3,960 sq. ft.
Unit 3 32' X 85' lot area 2,720 sq. ft.
Based on the recommended Property Development Standards, some of the lots do
not meet the minimum width and depth dimensions. Thus, Staff has included
conditions requiring that the subdivision design be revised to comply with the
minimum property development standards (see condition in the Draft City Council
Resolution) prior to approval of the final map.
A subdivision design issue that staff has not been able to resolve is the design of the
area containing lots 45 through 65 (see Exhibit I). The applicant's proposal does not
provide a good design buffer (walls/ landscape) to separate the houses within this
modified cul-de-sac from the extensive activity near the East "H" Street subdivision
entrance. Staff has reviewed several alternatives with the applicant without arriving
at a mutually satisfactory solution. For this reason staff is recommending that the
Planning Commission consider and recommend approval of the alternative illustrated
in Exhibit J as a potential solution for this area of Unit 1.
With regard to the eleven open space parcels, the applicant is required to provide
landscape and irrigation plans as well as a water management program and maintain
them through an open space maintenance district. Also included in the open space
maintenance district would be a usable open space area that the applicant is
proposing within the SDG&E easement.
A number of conditions pertinent to this type of project have been recommended by
the Engineering, Fire, Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments as conditions
of the tentative map. These conditions are listed in the Draft City Council
Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The original SPA plan design envisioned a senior retirement community with amenities and
a variety of housing types to accommodate a wide range of income levels for parcel R-7.
However, after unsuccessfully seeking development proposals for this site and contacting
several retirement community developers, the applicant has concluded that the site does not
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have the shape and acreage needed to accommodate a modern and successful retirement
community. For this reason the applicant is seeking to change the land use designation to
market the property with residential products that are more in demand at the present time
and which would also enhance the variety of housing types being offered in Rancho Del
Rey SPA III.
The proposed three new neighborhoods function somewhat independently, but vehicular and
pedestrian connections and a central passive open space area have been incorporated to
provide an acceptable interior link. Additional pedestrian and vehicular connections would
provide the necessary linkages to the remainder of the Rancho Del Rey Community
Facilities. As conditioned the project would be a positive addition to the overall Rancho Del
Rey planned community.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons noted above, staff recommends approval of the project in accordance with
the attached Planning Commission resolution.
Attachments
1. Planning Commission Resolution
2. City Council Resolutions and Ordinance
(see Section 2 in the book)
3. Exhibits
4. EIR-86-04 Addendum
5. Disclosure Statement
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ATTACHMENT..1
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. PCS-96-06/ PCM-96-05
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARCEL R-7,
CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-06, RANCHO DEL REY SPA III; AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES, WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND AIR
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ADOPT ADDENDUM TO
FEIR -89-10
WHEREAS, duly verified applications for a SPA amendment and tentative
subdivision map was filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on
March 8, 1996 by the Rancho Del Rey Partnership LP; and,
WHEREAS, said applications requests approval to subdivide Parcel R-7, Chula Vista
Tract 96-06, Rancho Del Rey SPA III, and amend the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional
Planning Area (SPA) plan, General Development Plan, Planned Community District
Regulations, Residential Design Guidelines, water Conservation Plan, and Air Quality
Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the tentative subdivision project consists of 156 acres located on the
south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and Del Rey Boulevard, and the
proposal is to subdivide the property into 403 single family detached and 11 open space lots
along with all on site and off site associated public and private improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the SPA amendment application requested to change the text, statistical
tables, and land use designation of 86 acres in the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Parcel R-7
located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Del Rey and Paseo Ranchero.
The requested changes include: 1) a change in land use designation from Specialty Housing
(SH) to Single Family Detached-Cottages SFS, and Single Family Attached- Duplex!
Townhomes, 2) a reduction in density from 6.7 to 6.5, and the permitted number of units
from 588 to 520 (-68), and 3) a reduction in the overall SPA permitted number of units
from 1,380 to 1312 (-68); and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that no new
supplemental EIR is necessary and has prepared an addendum to EIR 89-10, Rancho Del
Rey SPA III, which must be considered and adopted by the City Council prior to a decision
on the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on the
tentative map and SPA amendment and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose,
was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and it mailing
to property owners and tenants within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property
at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00
p.m., June 26, 1996, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered and recommends adoption of the
proposed addendum to the EIR-89-1O.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the attached draft City
Council Resolution/ Ordinance in the forms attached with said minor modifications as may
be approved by the City Attorney adopting the addendum to FEI-89-1O, approving the
Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract 96-06 and SPA amendments in accordance
with the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 26th day of June, 1996, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
William C. Tuchscher II, Chair
ATTEST:
Nancy Ripley, Secretary
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ATTACHMENT 2
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(See Book Section 2)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, WATER CONSERVATION
PLAN AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PCM-96-05); AND
APPROVING AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS ON TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-05 (PCS-96-05), AND
ADOPT ADDENDUM TO FEIR-89-10
I. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the area of land which is the subject matter of this resolution is
diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference, and commonly known as Rancho Del Rey SPA III Parcel R-7,
Tentative Subdivision Map Chula Vista Tract 96-05; and for the purpose of general
description herein consists of 156 acres located on the south side of East "H" Street
between Paseo Ranchero and Del Rey Boulevard, within the Rancho Del Rey
Planned Community ("Project Site"); and,
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, on March 8, 1996 Rancho Del Rey Investors, L.P. ("Owner") filed
applications with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista requesting
approval of amendments to the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) Plan, General Development, Plan and Planned Community District
Regulations Rancho Del Rey SPA III Water Conservation Plan, Rancho Del Rey
Air Quality Improvement Plan and Rancho Del Rey SPA III Residential Design
Guidelines. The applications also request approval of a tentative subdivision map in
order to subdivide Parcel R-7 into 403 residential lots and eleven open space lots
(Lots A,B,C,D,E and F of Unit 1, Lots A,B and C of Unit 2, and Lots A and B of
Unit 3) ("Project"); and,
C. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, the development of the Project Site has been the subject matter of 1)
a Specific Plan, El Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan previously approved by City
Council Resolution No. _ approved on November 12, 1985 2) the Rancho Del
Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area Plan, previously adopted by City Council
Resolution No. 15993 ("SPA"); and 3) a Master Tentative Subdivision Map,
previously approved by City Council Resolution No. 16222 ("TSM"), Chula Vista
Tract 90-02; 4) an Air Quality Improvement Plan, Rancho Del Rey SPA III Air
Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP); and 5) a Water Conservation Plan, Rancho Del
Rey Water Conservation Plan (WCP); both previously approved by City Council
Resolution No. 16220 and 16219, respectively on July 9, 1991.
D. Planning Commission Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the
Project on June 26, 1996, and voted (_) to recommend that the City Council
approve the Project, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions listed
below; and,
E. City Council Record of Applications
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before
the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on , on the Project and to receive
the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with
regard to same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find,
determine and resolve as follows:
II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at
their public hearing on the Project held on June 26, 1996 and the minutes and
resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding.
III. PREVIOUS EIR-89-10 AND ADDENDUM EIR-89-10 REVIEWED AND
CONSIDERED; FINDINGS; APPROVALS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista has previously reviewed, analyzed,
considered, approved and certified EIR-89-1O and has considered Addendum FEIR-
89-10; and,
IV COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that FEIR-89-1O and the addendum has been
prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act, the State EIR Guidelines, and Environmental Review Procedures of the City
of Chula Vista and hereby adopts the addendum to FEIR-89-1O recertified the ElR
/ addendum.
V. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL
The City Council finds that the FEIR-89-1O and addendum reflects the independent
judgement of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista.
VI. SPA FINDINGS/ APPROVAL
A. THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AS AMENDED IS IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN AND
THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN.
The amended Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan
is consistent with the Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan and the Chula Vista
General Plan.
B. THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
PLAN, AS AMENDED, WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY
SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA.
The SPA Plan as amended is consistent with the amended phasing of internal
and external infrastructure and consistent with the Rancho Del Rey SPA III
Public Facilities Financing Plan, Air Quality Improvement Plan, and Water
Conservation Plan and wilI, therefore, promote the orderly sequentialized
development of the involved Sectional Planning Area.
C. THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
(SPA) PLAN AS AMENDED WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT
ADJACENT LAND USES, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT,
CIRCULATION, OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
The land uses within the Rancho Del Rey SPA III area represent the same
uses approved by the Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan and will not adversely
affect adjacent land use, residential enjoyment, circulation, or environmental
quality. The implementation of this plan will allow for the completion of trail
linkages to existing neighborhoods in the area
D. IN THE CASE OF PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USES,
THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL BE APPROPRIATE IN AREA,
LOCATION, AND OVER-ALL DESIGN FOR THE PURPOSE
INTENDED; TRA TTHE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ARE SUCH AS TO CREATE A RESEARCH OR INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENT OF SUSTAINED DESIRABILITY AND STABILITY;
AND, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL MEET PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THIS TITLE.
The amendments do not involve areas planned for industrial and research
uses.
E. IN THE CASE OF INSTITUTIONAL , RECREATIONAL, AND OTHER
SIMILAR NONRESIDENTIAL USES, THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT
WILL BE APPROPRIATE IN AREA, LOCATION AND OVER-ALL
PLANNING TO THE PURPOSE PROPOSED, AND THAT
SURROUNDING AREAS ARE PROTECTED FROM ANY ADVERSE
EFFECTS FORM SUCH DEVELOPMENT.
The project includes the construction of the hiking trails within the project
boundary which are a component of the overall Rancho Del Rey Planned
Community recreational trails system.
F. THE STREET AND THOROUGHFARES PROPOSED ARE SUITABLE
AND ADEQUATE TO CARRY THE ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC
THEREON.
The amendments do not involve changes to the existing circulation system,
except for internal streets and access points along Paseo Ranchero and East
"H" Street. A traffic analysis for the project concludes that although a net
increase of approximately 2,000 trips (ADT) is expected on East "H" Street
as a result of the proposed change in land use, there will be no changes in
either the AM or PM levels of service (LOS) at the near by intersections.
G. ANY PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CAN BE
JUSTIFIED ECONOMICALLY AT THE LOCATION(S) PROPOSED
AND WILL PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES OF
THE TYPES NEEDED AT SUCH PROPOSED LOCATION(S).
The amendments do not involve areas planned for commercial uses.
H. THE AREA SURROUNDING SAID DEVELOPMENT CAN BE
PLANNED AND ZONED IN COORDINATION AND SUBSTANTIAL
COMPATIBILITY WITH SAID DEVELOPMENT.
The amendments are consistent with the previously approved plans and
regulations applicable to surrounding areas and therefore, said development
can be planned and zoned in coordination and substantial compatibility with
said development.
I. ADOPTION OF SPA
In light of the findings above, the amended Rancho Del Rey SPA III
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) plan is hereby approved and adopted in the
form presented and attached subject to the general and specific conditions set
forth hereinbelow.
VII. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FINDINGS/ APPROVAL
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act,
the City Council finds that the Tentative Subdivision Map, as conditioned
herein for Rancho Del Rey SPA III Parcel R-7, Chula Vista Tract No. 96-05
is in conformance with the Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan and the elements
of the City of Chula Vista General Plan, based on the following:
a. Land Use
The Rancho Del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, as
amended, designates parcel (R-7) as Residential Single Family
Cottages (4-6 & 6-8 du/ac) and SFA Residential Duplex Townhomes
(8-12 du/ac). The target density for the 156 acre parcel is 6.2 du/ac
with a maximum of 520 dwelling units. The project, as conditioned, is
in compliance with the City's General Plan, Rancho Del Rey Specific
Plan and SPA.
b. Circulation
AIl of the on-site and off-site public streets required to serve the
subdivision wilI be constructed or DIF fees paid by the developer in
accordance with the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Public Facilities
Financing Plan and Development Agreement. The public streets within
the Project will be designed in accordance with the City design
standards and/or requirements and provide for vehicular and
pedestrian connections for the entire SPA
c. Housing
Resolution No. 15751 adopted by the City Council on August 7, 1990,
acknowledged that the requirement to provide ten percent of the total
number of units aIlowed in the Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan for low
and moderate income households. The resolution also acknowledge
that the 5% moderate income housing and most of the low income
housing have been provided in SPA I and II. The remaining
requirement is to provide approximately 23 units for low income
households in SPA III.
The City Council designated the northerly 2.2 acres of Parcel R-6 as
the low income housing site in the Rancho Del Rey SPA III where 40
low income townhomes will be constructed in the near future.
d. Conservation
The Environmental Impact Report EIR-89-1O and Addendum FEIR
89-10 addressed the goals and policies of the Conservation Element of
the General Plan and found the development of this site to be
consistent with these goals and policies.
e. Parks and Recreation, Open Space
The Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area (SPA) plan
provides public parks, trails and open space consistent with City
policies.
f. Seismic Safety
The proposed subdivision is in conformance with the goals and policies
of the Seismic Element of the General Plan for this site.
g. Safety
The Fire Department and other emergency service agencies have
reviewed the proposed subdivision for conformance with City safety
policies and have determined that the proposal meets the City
Threshold Standards for emergency services.
h. Noise
Noise mitigation measures included in the Environmental Impact
Report EIR-89-10 and Addendum FEIR-89-1O adequately address the
noise policy of the General Plan. The project has been conditioned to
require that all dwelling units be designed to preclude interior noise
levels over 45 dBA. and exterior noise exposure to 65 dBA which in
accordance with the City's performance standards.
I. Scenic Highway
The project site is located adjacent to a designated scenic highway and
an average 80 ft. wide landscaped open space buffer and a decorative
perimeter wall will be provided along East "H" Street and extended
along Paseo Ranchero.
j. Bicycle Routes
Bicycle lanes have been incorporated within the Rancho Del Rey SPA
III Planned Community and are presently in use. The public streets
within the project are of adequate width to accommodate bicycle travel
within the interior of the subdivision.
k. Public Buildings
No public buildings are proposed on the project site. The project is
subject to RCT fees prior to issuance of building permits.
B. Pursuant to Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, the City Council
certifies that it has considered the effect of this approval on the housing needs
of the region and has balanced those needs against the public service needs
of the residents of the City and the available fiscal and environmental
resources.
C. The configuration, orientation and topography of the site partialIy allows for
the optimum sitting of lots for passive or natural heating and cooling
opportunities as required by Government Code Section 66473.1.
D. The site is physically suitable for residential development and the proposal
conforms to all standards established by the City for such projects.
E. The conditions herein imposed on the grant of permit or other entitlement
herein contained is approximately proportional both in nature and extent to
the impact created by the proposed development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in light of the findings above, the City Council
does hereby approve the Tentative Subdivision Map subject to the general and specific
conditions set forth below.
VIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The approval of the foregoing SPA Amendments and Tentative Subdivision Map
which are stated to be conditioned on "General Conditions", is hereby conditioned
as folIows:
A. Project Site is Improved with Project
Developer, or their successors in interest, shall improve the Project Site with the
Project as described in the Master Tentative Subdivision Map Chula Vista Tract 96-
06 and EIR-89-1O and Addendum FEIR-89-1O except as modified by this Resolution.
B. Implement Mitigation Measures
Developer shalI diligently implement, or cause the implementation of, all mitigation
measures pertaining to the Project identified in the Final Environmental Impact
Report EIR-89-1O and Addendum FEIR-89-1O.
C. Implement previously adopted conditions of approval pertinent to project
Unless otherwise conditioned, developer shall comply with all unfulfilled conditions
of approval of the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Master Tentative Map, Chula Vista
Tract 90-02, established by Resolution No. 16222 approved by Council on June 18,
1991, and shall remain in compliance with and implement the terms, conditions, and
provisions of Rancho Del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA) plan, General
Development Plan, Planned Community District Regulations, Rancho Del Rey SPA
III Water Conservation Plan, Rancho Del Rey SPA III Air Quality Improvement
Plan, Rancho Del Rey SPA III Residential Design Guidelines and Rancho Del Rey
SPA III Public Facilities Financing Plan as amended and as are applicable to the
property which is the subject matter of this SPA amendment and tentative map, prior
to approval of the Final Map or shall have entered into an agreement with the City,
providing the City with such security (including recordation of covenants running
with the land) and implementation procedures, as the City may require, assuring that
after approval of the Final Map, the developer shall continue to comply with, remain
in compliance with, and implement such plans.
D. Implement Public Facilities Financing Plan
Developer shall install public facilities in accordance with the Rancho Del Rey SPA
III Public Facilities Financing Plan, as amended or as required by the City Engineer,
to meet threshold standards adopted by the City of Chula Vista. The City Engineer
and Planning Director may, at their discretion, modify the sequence of improvement
construction should conditions change to warrant such a revision.
E. Contingency of Project Approval
Approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map is contingent upon the amendments to
the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area (SPA) plan, General
Development Plan, Planned Community District Regulations and Rancho Del Rey
SPA III Residential Design Guidelines taking effect (PCM-96-09).
F. Design Approval
The applicant shaH develop the lots in accordance with the applicable Rancho Del
Rey SPA III Development Regulations and Design Guidelines. The plans for the
three residential units shall be submitted for review and obtain approval under the
City's design review process prior to submittal for building permits.
IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. Sectional Planning Area(SPA) Plan
As a condition to the approval of the SPA Plan amendments the applicant shall:
1. Provide a landscape buffer with an average width of 80 ft. and minimum
dimension of 40 ft. along East "H" Street, except along lots 115-119 of Unit
2 where minimum dimension shall be as shown in the tentative map. This
buffer area shall contain a 10 ft. wide recreation trail from Paseo Ranchero
to Paseo Del Rey and an eight ft. wide trail from Paseo Del Rey to Del Rey
Boulevard.
2. Include post and fence railing per CVDS standards, where necessary, along
the recreational trail from Paseo Del Rey to Del Rey Boulevard.
3. Prepare, submit and obtain approval by the Director .of Planning and Parks
and Recreation Departments of all hiking and pedestrian trails design
associated with this project.
4. Provide a minimum separation of ten feet from the street right of way to the
recreational trails located along East "H" Street, except where physical
constraints or ADA do not allow it.
5. Amend the Rancho Del Rey Planned Community District Regulations to
include the following property development standards for Units 1, 2 and 3:
UNIT I UNIT 2 UNIT 3
. Min Lot Area (sq. ft.) 3,850 3,960 2,720
. Min Lot Width (lin. ft)
Regular shape lot 55 44 32
Panhandle shape lot 25 25 n/a
. Minimum Lot Depth 70 90 85
. Max Lot Coverage (%) 50 50 50
. Floor Area Ratio .60 .60 .70***.
. Front Yard Setback (lio. f 1.)
(from public right of way)
To garage 15 15 15
To Main Res 15 15 15
. Side Yard Setback (lin. ft.)
Toad j. res. lot 10/3 10/3 10/0***
Min. dist btwn units 10 10 20***
To adj. St.
(cor. lot) 10 10 10
. Rear Yard Setback 15 15 15#
. Max. Building Height 28 28 28
. Parking Spaces! Unit 2 carlgar 2 carlgar 2car/gar
. Usable open spaceAot (sq.ft.) 750' 750' 750'
. private open Space/ unit
(percentage of lot area) 15%** 15%** 15%**
. Guest Parking- on street
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IAat
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Usable open space for each typical three or four bedroom dwelling, either exclusive in private
ards, or in combination of private yards, landscaped front yards and/or common areas.
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Private usable fenced yard area shall be no less than 15 percent of the lot ize with no
dimension less than 10 feet.
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May be modified with site plan approval provided the dimension is not less than seven feet.
5' side yards may be allowed for no more than 10% of the total number of dwelling units.
***.
May be increased with site plan (Design Review) approval.
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Rear yard setback may be reduced to ten feet (10') with site plan
approval provided fifteen percent (15%) of the lot area is still
provided as private open space.
6. Amend Section VI.S of the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) plan to include specific architectural design criteria for all building
elevations exposed to East "H" Street, Paseo Ranchero and any other public
street prior to approval of the first final map.
7. Prepare and submit 15 bound copies of the final revised SPA prior to
approval of the first final map.
8. Design all Dwelling units to preclude interior noise levels over 45 dBA and
all exterior private open space shield with solid masonry walls and or
buildings to limit noise exposure to 65 dBA.
9. Provide a comprehensive fencing program incorporating the following fencing
standards:
a. Where privacy fences are installed directly over, or immediately
adjacent to retaining walls, the overall wall! fence height shall not
exceed 7 ft. Where higher retaining wall! fence conditions occurs, a
four foot landscape transition strip between the wall and the fence
shall be provided.
b. Fences, retaining walls or a combination of both located within the
required front setback area shall be limited to forty two inches in
height (42").
c. Provide a design and install 5 ft. high decorative fences on along the
exterior side yard of all corner lots.
B. Tentative Subdivision Map Conditions
Prior to approval of the final map unless otherwise indicated, the developer shaH:
GENERALIPRELIMINAR Y
I. Comply with all unfulfilled conditions of approval applicable to Phase 1 of the
Rancho del Rey SPA III, Chula Vista Tract 90-02, Tentative Map established
by Resolution No. 16222 approved by Council on July 30, 1991
II. Install public facilities in accordance with the Rancho del Rey SPA's I, II, &
III Public Facilities Financing Plan as amended or as required by the City
Engineer to meet threshold standards adopted by the City of Chula Vista.
The City Engineer and Planning Director may, at their discretion, modify the
sequence of improvement construction should conditions change to warrant
such a revision.
III. If phasing is proposed within an individual map or through multiple final
maps, submit and obtain approval for a development phasing plan by the City
Engineer and Director of Planning prior to approval of any final map.
Improvements, facilities and dedications to be provided with each phase or
unit of development shaH be as determined by the City Engineer and Director
of Planning. The City reserves the right to conditional approval of each final
map with the requirement to provide said improvements, facilities and/or
dedications as necessary to provide adequate circulation and to meet the
requirements of police and fire departments. The City Engineer and Planning
Director may, at their discretion, modify the sequence of improvement
construction should conditions change to warrant such a revision.
STREETS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS
1. Design and construct all street improvements in accordance with Chula Vista
Design Standards, Chula Vista Street standards, and the Chula Vista
Subdivision Manual unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Submit
for approval by the City Engineer improvement plans detailing horizontal and
vertical alignment of said streets. Said improvements shaH include, but not be
limited to, asphalt concrete pavement, base, concrete curb, gutter and
sidewalk, sewer and water utilities, drainage facilities, street lights, signs, and
fire hydrants.
2. Guarantee prior to approval of the final map for each unit the construction
of public street improvements deemed necessary to provide service to the
subject subdivision in accordance with City standards.
3. Submit and obtain preliminary approval for proposed street names from the
Director of Planning and City Engineer. Final approval of street names shaH
be by the Planning Commission. Dedicate to public use right of way for all
streets shown on the Tentative map within the subdivision.
4. Street light locations shall be approved by the City Engineer.
5. Construct proposed 1O-foot wide sidewalk along East "H" Street to meet
American with Disabilities Act standards.
6. Modify existing traffic signal and median island at East "H" Street and Tierra
del Rey to accommodate movements for the southerly extension of Tierra del
Rey. Submit and obtain approval of the City Engineer for signal and median
island modification and striping plans.
7. Construct a bus turnout at the southeasterly corner of East "H" Street and
Tierra del Rey. Construct said bus turnout to meet City standards.
8. Present written verification to the City Engineer from Otay Water District
that the subdivision wilI be provided adequate water service and long term
water storage facilities.
9. Provide temporary turnarounds for emergency vehicle access at all unit and/or
phase boundaries to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Fire
Marshal.
10. Remove portions within street rights of way and future residential lots of
existing storms drains to be abandoned. Method of abandonment for portion
of storm drain to be abandoned shall be subject to approval by the City
Engineer.
11. Provide paved access (minimum 12' width) to all public sewer manholes
necessary to serve the subdivision. Design access road to accommodate H-20
wheel loads and maximum 15% grade to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
12. Provide access from East "H" Street to the existing IS-foot wide SDG&E
access road satisfactory to the City Engineer and SDG&E. Design the 10-
foot sidewalk crossing at said access road to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
13. Design all center line horizontal curves for Camino del Sol wih minimum
radii length of 200 feet.
GRADING
14. Submit an hydrologic and hydraulic studies and calculations, including dry
lane calculations for all public streets.
IS. Provide improved access to all storm drain clean outs or as approved by the
City Engineer.
16. Submit and obtain approval by the City Engineer for an erosion and
sedimentation control plan as part of grading plans.
17. Obtain and submit a letter of permission to grade within or adjacent to the
2SO-foot wide SDG&E easement prior to start of grading.
18. Extend the existing storm drain from the Otay Water District reservoir across
the IS-foot wide SDG&E access road.
19. Show the location of existing cut/fill lines on grading plans unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
20. Provide a minimum 10' wide area with a maximum slope of 2% between the
back of sidewalk and a wall or fence at the cul-de-sacs of Streets Plaza La
Paz, Camino del Sol, Plaza Amistad, and along Camino del Rey.
21. All grading and pad elevations shall be within 2 feet of the grades and
elevations shown on the approved tentative map or as otherwise approved by
the City Engineer and Planning Director.
22. Submit a preliminary list of proposed lots indicating whether the structure will
be located on filI, cut, or a transition between the two situations prior to
approval of grading plans and a final list with the final soils report.
23. design grading to bring lots 106/107, 115, 116/ 117, 118/119, 111/110, 109,
34/35 of Unit 3 and lot 50 of Unit 1 into compliance with the retaining wall
design criteria in SPA condition 9a through 9d.
AGREEMENTS
24. Agree that the City may withhold building permits for the subject subdivision
if anyone of the following occur:
a. Regional development threshold limits set by the East Chula Vista
Transportation Phasing Plan have been reached.
b. Traffic volumes, levels of service, public utilities and/or services exceed
the adopted City threshold standards in the then effective Growth
Management Ordinance.
c. The required public facilities, as identified in the PFFP or as amended
or otherwise conditioned have not been completed or constructed to
satisfaction of the City. The developer may propose changes in the
timing and sequencing of development and the construction of
improvements affected. In such case, the PFFP may be amended as
approved by the City Planning Director and Public Works Director.
25. Agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers
and employees, from any claim, action or proceeding against the City, or its
agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval
by the City, including approval by its Planning Commission, City Councilor
any approval by its agents, officers, or employees with regard to this
subdivision pursuant to Section 66499.37 of the State Map Act provided the
City promptly notifies the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and
on the further condition that the City fully cooperates in the defense.
26. Agree to hold the City harmless from any liability for erosion, siltation or
increase flow of drainage resulting from this project.
27. Agree to ensure that all franchised cable television companies ("Cable
Company") are pennitted equal opportunity to place conduit and provide
cable television service to each lot within the subdivision. Restrict access to
the conduit to only those franchised cable television companies who are, and
remain in compliance with, all of the terms and conditions of the franchise
and which are in further compliance with all other rules, regulations,
ordinances and procedures regulating and affecting the operation of cable
television companies as same may have been, or may from time to time be
issued by the City of Chula Vista.
28. Agree to provide, prior to issuance of building permits a noise study
addressing noise impacts generated by major streets surrounding the project
(East "H" Street / Paseo Ranchero and shall take the necessary measures to
preclude interior noise levels over 45 dBA and all exterior private open space
shield with solid masonry walls and or buildings to limit noise exposure to 65
dBA.
29. Agree to provide the initial cycle of fire management! brush clearance in
areas of the subject site adjacent to natural open space to the satisfaction of
the Fire Marshal and the Director of Parks and Recreation Department prior
to issuance of building permits.
30. Agree to install fire hydrants at every 500 ft and make them operable prior
to delivery of combustible building materials. Exact location of fire hydrants
shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall prior to installation.
OPEN SPACE/ASSESSMENTS
31. Offer to grant in fee on the each Pinal Map all open Space Lots within the
subdivision. Prepare and record a grant deed for each open space lot. The
minimum width of each open space shall maintain a lO-foot wide landscaping
area behind the back of sidewalk.
32. Submit a list of all facilities located on open space lots to be maintained by
the existing open space landscape maintenance district. This list shan include
a description, quantity and unit price per year for the perpetual maintenance
of all facilities located on open space lots to include but not be limited to:
walls, fences, water fountains, lighting structures, paths, access roads, drainage
structures and landscaping. Only those items on an open space lot are
eligible for open space maintenance. Each open space lot shall also be
broken down by the number of acres of turf, irrigated, and non-irrigated open
space to aid the estimation of a maintenance budget thereof.
33. Deposit funds with the City to process a change and modification to the
Engineer's Report for Reassessment District of 1995, subject to Council
approval. Obtain Council approval for said change and modification prior to
first final map approval. Alternately, make payment to reduce the debt on
the subject property as a result of lower density than assumed for the
assessment district at the time of district formation.
34. Pay an costs associated with apportionment of assessments for an City
assessment districts as a result of subdivision of lands within the boundary.
Complete and submit application for apportionment and provide a deposit
to the City estimated at $25/unit to cover costs.
35. Prepare a disclosure form to be signed be the home buyer acknowledging that
additional fees have been paid into the Assessment District, and that these
additional fees are reflected in the purchase price of the home for those units
which have a density change from that indicated in the assessment district's
Engineer's Report. Submit disclosure forms for the approval of the City
Engineer.
36. Prepare, submit and obtain design approval by the Director of Planning and
Parks and Recreation Departments of a detailed design and development plan
of an hiking and pedestrian trail connections associated with this project.
37. Provide a minimum separation of ten feet from the face of the curb to the
sidewalk! recreational trail located along East "H" Street except where
physical constraints and ADA requirements do not allow it.
38. Submit and obtain approval of the usable open space facility located within
the SDG&E easement by the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Planning
Departments. Applicant shall design the usable open space areas to qualify
for maintenance through open space maintenance district as follows:
Usable open space shall include the following components:
a. Turf! landscaping
b. sidewalks/ trails
c. Benches and tables
The Following shall be excluded from usable open space areas:
a. Picnic shelters
b. Hard surface areas such as basket ball courts
c. any other structure prohibited by SDG&E
39. Obtain authorization to develop the usable open space within the power line
easement from SDG&E.
40. Incorporate the usable open space located within the SDG&E easement into
the project's open space maintenance district.
41. Include the location and treatment of all roads and recreational trails within
the SDG&E easement and Otay Water District property in the final
landscape and irrigation plans for the open space.
42. Install a 3 112 ft. high decorative wall or railing along with landscaping where
cul-de-sacs abut open space per Rancho Del Rey SPA III Fencing Design
Guidelines.
43. Provide a minimum of ten feet wide landscaping strip along the eastern edge
of the project abutting Paseo Ranchero and a minimum of ten feet wide
landscaping strip between curb and perimeter walls or edges abutting rights
of way.
44. Submit detailed irrigation plans and water management guidelines for all
open space landscaping in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape
Manual. The plans are subject to approval by the Director of Planning and
the Director of Parks and Recreation Department.
45. Modify th~ Rancho Del Rey SPA III master landscape plan and water
management guidelines to include the open space of the Project.
Modifications shall be accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Design
Manual and submitted to the Parks and Recreation and Planning
Departments for review and approval.
46. Provide a landscape buffer with an average width of 80 ft. and minimum
dimension of 40 ft. along East "H" Street west of the SDG&E power line
easement. This buffer area shall contain a 10 ft. wide recreation trail from
Paseo Ranchero to Paseo Del Rey and an eight ft. wide from Paseo Del Rey
to Del Rey Boulevard. Where necessary, include post and fence railing per
CVDS standards.
EASEMENTS
47. Grant to the City a 10' wide easement for general utility purposes along East
"H" Street frontage of the open space lots to be granted in fee to the City.
48. Grant on the associated final map a minimum 15' wide easement to the City
of Chula Vista for construction and maintenance of storm drain facilities
within Lots 10, 23,75 and 88 of Unit 1, Lots 54 and 86 of Unit 2.
49. Grant to the City a 5.5 foot wide street tree planting and maintenance
easement along all public streets within the subdivision.
MISCELLANEOUS
50. Design all lots with a minimum 35 foot frontage at the right of way line
except as approved by the City Engineer. This condition does not apply to
pan handle lots as defined by the City Municipal Code.
51. Tie the boundary of the subdivision to the California System -Zone VI (NAD
'83).
52. Submit copies of each final map and improvement plan in a digital format
such as (DXf) graphic file prior to approval of each final Map. Provide
computer aided Design (CAD) copy of the Final Map based on accurate
coordinate geometry calculations and submit the information in accordance
with the City Guidelines for Digital Submittal in duplicate on 5-1/4 HD floppy
disk prior to the approval of each final Map.
53 Comply, implement and remain in compliance with the mitigation measures
required by the Environmental Impact Report FEIR-89-1O and addendum
which are hereby incorporated into this resolution by reference. Any measure
not satisfied by specific condition of this resolution or by the project design
should be implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
Mitigation Measures shall be monitored via Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Program approved in conjunction with FEIR-89-1O. Modification of the
sequence of mitigation shall be at the discretion of the Director of Planning
should changes in circumstances warrant such revision.
54. Redesign lot lines to bring following lots into compliance with the above
mentioned property development standards (SPA condition No.5) and insure
that the minimum lot width dimensions, as measured from the front setback
line is maintained on all Cul-de-sacs and knuckle lots.
(UNIT 1)
WIDTH ofregular lots 38 and 41 and knuckle lots 47-51,51-60, 108-110, 120,
125-127 inclusive.
DEPTH of lot 118.
(UNIT 2)
WIDTH of regular lots 46-48, 82-84,100,132
knuckle lots 7, 9, 19, 21, 92, 93, 94.
DEPTH of lots 11-16 and 18.
(UNIT 3)
WIDTH of regular lots 26,90 and 105
knuckle lots 7-10, 28, 29, 36-39, 59-61.
DEPTH of lots 30, 40, 41, 84, 98, 1I5, 1I6 and 120.
55. Redesign the area of Unit 1 containing lots 45 through 65 per the subdivision
design alternative the alternative iIlustrated in Exhibit J).
56. Design all public and private sidewalks to comply and remain in compliance
with the American Disability Act.
57. Provide a bond guaranteeing the construction of the community trails prior
to approval of the first final map.
58. Prepare and submit to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning 15 bound
copies of the final revised SPA prior to approval of the first final map.
59. Amend Section VI.8 of the Rancho Del Ray SPA III Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) plan to incorporate specific architectural design criteria for all building
elevations exposed to East "H" Street, Paseo Ranchero, internal Streets and
open space.
60. Provide a tabulation of the square footage, lot widths and lot depths of all
lots prior to approval of the first final map.
X CODE REQUIREMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
61. Comply with all applicable sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
Preparation of the Final Map and all plans shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the City of Chula Vista
Subdivision Ordinance and Subdivision Manual.
62. Underground all utilities within the subdivision in accordance with Municipal
Code requirements.
63. Pay the Spring Valley Trunk Sewer connection fees ($130/acre).
64. Pay the following fees in accordance with the City Code and Council Policy:
a The Transportation and Public Facilities Development Impact Fees.
b Signal Participation Fees.
c All applicable sewer fees, including but not limited to sewer
connection fees.
d SR-125 impact fee.
Pay the amount of said fees in effect at the time of issuance of building
permits.
XI. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented
and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained
according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein
granted, deny, or further condition issuance of all future building permits, deny, revoke, or further
condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted,
institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages
for their violation. No vested rights are gained by Developer or a successor in interest by the
City's approval of this Resolution.
XII. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that ~s adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon the
enforceability of each and every term, provision and cond~ion herein stated; and that in the event
that anyone or more terms, provision, or conditions are determined by a Court of competent
jurisdiction top be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution shall be deemed to be
automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
X111. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION.
City Council directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of Determination and
file the same with the County Clerk.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter
Director of Planning
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA
III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the properties which are the subject matter of this ordinance are
diagrammatically represented on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated
by this reference, and located within the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Planned
Community Area of the City of Chula Vista ("Project Site"); and
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, on March 8, 1996, the Rancho Del Rey Partnership L.P.
("Developer") filed an application requesting amendments to the Rancho Del
Rey SPA III Planned Community District Regulations (known as Document
No. _ on file with the office of the City Clerk) Land Use District Map and
Land Use District designations of certain areas within the Rancho Del Rey
SPA III Planned Community ("Project").
C. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, the Project Site has been in part the subject matter of a
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan previously approved by City Council
Resolution No. 15993 ("Rancho Del Rey SPA III ") and Planned Community
(P.C.) District Regulations previously approved by City Council Ordinance
No. 2440 (Rancho Del Rey SPA III Planned Community District Regulations)
on March 8, 1996.
D. Planning Commission Record on Applications
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on
said project on June 26, 1996, and voted to recommend that the City Council
approve the Planned Community District Regulation Land Use District Plan
amendment in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions in
the City Council Resolution.
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission
at their public hearing on this Project held on June 26, 1996, and the minutes
and resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record
of this proceeding.
E. City Council Record on Applications
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing was held before the City
Council of the City of Chula Vista on , on the Discretionary Approval
Application, and to receive the recommendations of the Planning
Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to same; and,
F. Discretionary Approvals Resolution and Ordinance
WHEREAS, at the same City Council meeting at which this ordinance was
introduced for first reading ( ), the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista approved Resolution No. by which it imposed
amendments on the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
Plan, Rancho Del Rey SPA III General Development Plan, Rancho Del Rey
SPA III Residential Design Guidelines, Rancho Del Rey SPA III Water
Conservation Plan and Rancho Del Rey SPA III Air Quality Improvement
Plan.
II NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, determine and
ordain as follows:
A. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that no new
supplemental EIR is necessary and has prepared an addendum to EIR-89-1O,
Rancho Del Rey SPA III, which must be considered and recertified by the
City Council prior to a decision on the project.
B. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL
The City Council does hereby find that in the exercise of their independent
review and judgement, the addendum to EIR 89-10 in the form presented has
been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, the state EIR guidelines and the Environmental
Review procedures of the City of Chula Vista and hereby adopt same.
C. FINDINGS FOR P-C PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE AMENDMENTS
The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendment to the Rancho
Del Rey SPA III Planned Community District Regulations Land Use Districts
Plan are consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, and public
necessity, convenience, the general welfare, and good zQning practice support
the amendments.
D. APPROVAL OF ZONE AMENDMENTS
The City Council does hereby approve the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Planned
Community District Regulation amendment as represented in Exhibit _'
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III. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Ordinance is
dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition
herein stated; and that in the event that anyone or more terms, provisions or
conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, ilIegal
or unenforceable, this resolution shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and
of no further force and effect ab initio.
IV. 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
Robert A. Leiter
Director of Planning
City Attorney
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CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR ~~. McMIllin Proled Servlces,lnc. PROJECT DESCRlI'nON:
C) . for Rancho Del Rey Investors, LP. SUBDIVISION
PROJECT SPA II! Request: Proposal for redesign of lots 45 to 63
ADDRESS: Parcol 7
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CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR ~~. McMillin Proled Services, Inc. PROJECT DESCRlmON,
C) . for Rancho Del Rey Inveltors, L.P. DESIGN
PROJECT SPA III Request:
ADDRESS, Parcel 7
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963 Chestnut ct.
Chula Vista, Ca. 91910
Mr. Martin Miller
Associate Planner, city
Planning Department
276 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA. 91910
of Chula Vista
Dear Mr. Miller
Case No.s PCM-'6-0' and X8-'6-06
Subject: Notice of Revised proiect
I am very concerned about the proposal by-McRfilin Project Services
to amend the Rancha del Rey Specific Planning Area (SPA) III Plan.
The proposed change of Parcel R-7 from senior housing to
conventional attached and detached housing products is un-
acceptable. It is obvious what McMillin has been daing, and what
they plan to here again. They were originally committed to
building senior housing of an up-scale nature, now they are
proposing to install cheap attached and unattached homes to
maximize their profits, at our determent. These houses will drive
the market value of our homes down even more. They will build
these cheaply built homes and offer them in 180,OOO's, or maybe
even lawer. We have seen what they have dane in the Rancho Del Rey
Development, first they come in making pramises of building quality
homes at market prices then they switch and put in cheap homes and
drive down the market prices of every existing home owner around.
They don't care, as long as they make their buck and get out. The
proposed change to R-7 is immediately behind my house and will have
a direct impact, financially, environmentally, and aesthetically.
When I bought the Summer Ridge home in 1984 (12 years aga), I was
told that the Rancho Del Rey business center would be an office
type center ( I believe if you laak on the wall of your planning
reception area the original map is still there). Instead in order
to maximize profits and make a quick sale they changed it to
retail. Now we have a Home Depot, a Chevron gasoline station, a
bowling alley, Maytag, Chilli's, Kmart, Price Club and whole slew
of additional retail stores. Again its the old bait and switch,
attract people in get them to buy and tell them one' thing, and then
change it and not care what the consequences are to the then
existing home owners. w. ar. q.ttinq tir.d of itl
I thought the city was supposed to be protecting the citizens, or
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is the need for tax revenue out weighing the interests of its
citizens. We are getting hit hard, they are averbuilding and
driving market prices down. I ask that you make them stick to
their plans. And that you keep us informed as to what those plans
are and that a forum be held for us ta voice our opinions prior to
approval of any application on this and any other changes that they
may be proposing.
With Regards,
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William V. Torre
cc:
Barbara Reid
Summer Ridge Homeowners
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EIR-89-10 ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM TO RANCHO del REY SPA III EIR (89-10)
PROJECT NAME:
Rancho del Rey SPA III Sectional Planning Area Amendment/Parcel
R-7 Tentative Map
PROJECT LOCATION:
South side of East "H" Street between Paseo del Rey and Paseo
Ranchero.
PROJECT APPLICANT:
McMillan Project Services, Inc. for Rancho del Rey Investors, L.P.
PROJECT AGENT:
Cinti Land Planning
CASE NO.:
IS-96-06
DATE:
June] 3, 1996
L INTRODUCTION
(a) When an E]R has been certified or a Negative Declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent
E]R shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of
substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
]. Substantia] changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the
previous E]R or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantia] increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous E]R or Negative
Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantia] increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was
certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was adopted.
(b) If changes to a project or its circumstances occur or new information becomes available after
adoption of a Negative Declaration, the lead agency shall prepare a subsequent EI R if required
under subsection (a). Otherwise the lead agency shall determine whether to prepare a subsequent
Negative Declaration, an addendum, or no further documentation.
This addendum has been prepared in order to provide additional information and analysis concerning
public service impacts as a result of the applicants decision to change the project description. As a result
of this analysis, the basic conclusions of the FEIR-89-1O have not changed. Environmental impacts are
found to be less than significant for the proposed project.
Therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared the
following addendum to ElR (89-]0).
II. PROJECT SETTING
Parcel R-7 is the residential development parcel along the south of East "H" Street between
Paseo Ranchero to the east and Paseo del Rey to the west. The parcel encompasses 155.94 acres.
The site is currently undeveloped. Zoning on-site is PC (Planned Community). Surrounding land
uses include: commercial to the north, the south leg of Rice Canyon to the south, single-family
residential to the east along with open space and single-family residential to the west. The
average slope of the site is 15% and the maximum slope of the site is 20%.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is a SPA Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision
of Parcel R-7 in SPA III of Rancho del Rey. The proposed land use designation is "SFS"
(single-family detached-cottages) and "SFA" (Single-Family Attached-Townhomes) and will
include: single-family detached, single-family attached and open space. SPA level densities
allow for 520 dwelling units, maximum. This project initially proposed 588 units of senior
housing, however, the Tentative Map now proposes 403 dwelling units (283 single-family
detached and 120 single-family attached) on 155.94 acres.
The entire Rancho del Rey project is within Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No.3.
The property will be assessed a special tax to fully mitigate impacts on Elementary/High
school facilities. A site specific Soils Study will be required prior to the issuance of grading
and/or building permits.
A traffic analysis was prepared for the project site. This study concluded that although there
would be a net decrease in dwelling units, there will be a net increase in traffic generated (from
10,110 to 12,106 daily trips). However, the study found that the proposed land use
modifications will not cause AM or PM levels of service (LOS) to change at any intersections
relevant to the project.
Section VIII. 3 of the Rancho del Rey SPA III Sectional PlaIll1ing Area Plan Amendment Draft
states that maximum permissible interior noise levels are not to exceed 55 dbA between 7
a.m.-IO p.m. and 45 dbA between 10 p.m.-7 a.m. To assure compliance, a noise study was
prepared for the project site. This study concluded that mitigation of first-floor noise impacts
can be achieved through the construction of a barrier (wall or berm or combination thereof).
However, second-floor receivers could be exposed to noise levels in excess of City standards.
Special building materials will be required to mitigate noise levels on the second floor. This
is also a requirement of the SPA Regulations.
The discretionary actions include: approval of a Tentative Map and a SPA amendment as well
as approval by the Design Review Committee.
IV. CONCLUSION
Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and based upon the above discussion,
I hereby find that the project revisions to the proposed project will result in only minor
technical changes or additions which are necessary to make the FEIR-89-1O adequate under
CEQA.
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REFERENCES
General Plan, City of Chula Vista
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
City of Chula Vista Environmental Review Procedures
Final Rancho del Rey SPA III Traffic Analysis (BRW, Inc. January, 1996)
Noise Technical Report for the Portions of Rancho del Rey SPA III (RECON, February 12,
1996)
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This document is a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (.SEIR) which
addresses the proposed Rancho del Rey Sectional Planning Area (.SPA) III project.
This SEIR should be read in conjunction with the previously prepared Final' EIR
(EIR-83-2). The project applicant, Rancho del Rey Partnership, is proposing
development of the third phase (.SPA 1Il) of the EI Rancho del Rey Specific Plan.
The first and second phase of the project, SPA I and SPA II, are currently under
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located east of Interstate 80.5, south and west of Otay Lakes Road, and north of
Telegraph Canyon Road in the City of Chula Vista. SPA 1lI consists of a detailed
plan for residential development, community facilities, and park and open space
uses on approximately 40.5 acres located southeast of East H Street and north of
Telegraph Canyon Road. The SPA III Plan is in conformance with the overall
specific plan. Included within the provisions of the El Rancho del Rey Specific
Plan is a mechanism t.o transfer density from o,!e category to another as a part of
the SPA Plan approval process. The density transfer will involve the transfer of
171 residential units within the SPA III project area. The approval of SPA m will
include the SPA III Plan, a tentative map, a Public Facilities Financing Plan,
Design Guidelines, a Development Agreement, and a Specific Plan Amendment for
density transfers and park acreage additions. The elimination of the East J Street
link connecting Paseo Ranchero and Buena Vista will require a Specific Plan and
General Plan Amendment.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Rancho del Rey SPA 1lI Plan proposes the construction of 1,380 single-family
dwelling units (DU) ranging in density from from 3.8 to 10.6 DUlac on eight
residential parcels on approximately 206 acres. Included among the planned
dwelling units are .583 DUs of specialty housing on approximately 8.5 acres for a
small retirement community which will be composed of detached and attached
housing. In addition, a junior high school site totalling 24.7 acres, a neighborhood
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The proposed Rancho del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA) m Amendment, located
within the city of Chula Vista, would be affected by traffic noise on East H Street The
City of Chula Vista's noise standards are 6S community noise equivalent level (CNEL)
for exterior residential areas and 4S CNEL for noise-sensitive interior rooms.
The traffic on East H Street could generate noise levels at ground-level sensitive
receptors on a limited portion of the SPA plan amendment project site greater than 6S
CNEL, which is the City's exterior standard. These impacts would be eliminated with
the construction of a banier at the edge of the lots adjacent to the roadway.
There is the potential that second-floor exterior receptors could be exposed to noise
levels in excess of the City's standard. Mitigation of these potential impacts would be
achieved through the use of proper construction techniques which ensure adequate
transmission loss for interior receivers.
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The proposed Rancho del Rey SPA m Amendment is located east of the intersection of
East H Street and Paseo Ranchero. between Paseo Ranchero and Paseo del Rey in the
city of Chula Vista. Figure 1 shows the project vicinity map. Figures 2a. 2b. and 3
present the proposed lot configuration for the area adjacent to the roadway. The
easternmost portion of the project will be designated multi-family residential The
ultimate configuration of this portion of the project is stilI under consideration.
The project consists of an amendment to the SPA plan for Rancho del Rey, changing the
designated use from senior housing to single-family and multi-family residential
This report analyzes the impacts to the proposed residential lots from future traffic noise
generated on East H Street Impacts are "5e'ssed in accordance with the guide1ines.
policies, and standards established by the City of Chula Vista. Measures are
recommended to reduce significant impacts to noise-sensitive areas.
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The purpose of the Rancho Del Rey SPA III Tfaffic Analysis is to evaluate the impact of
a proposed land use change within the entire SPA III area. Specifically, the study
focuses on a new land use proposal for the parcel referred to as Parcel R-7, which is
located south of East H Street and west of Paseo Ranchero within the Rancho Del Rey
SPA boundaries. The proposed change from the originally approved development
(referred to as the Base Conditian) involves the elimination of 588 units of senior housing
and their replacement by 285 additional single family detached homes and 224 attached
units, for a net decrease of 79 dwelling units. However. the higher trip generation rates
of non-senior housing will cause an increase of approximately 1,996 in the overall
number of daily trips generated by Rancho Del Rey SPA III, from 10,110 to 12,106 trips
per day.
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Background (non-site-generated) trip levels and intersection turning movements were
estimated from projections in the Otay Ranch SPA One Transportation Study and the
Otay Ranch SPA One Phasing Ana/ysis, with appropriate subtractions made to account
for the loss of senior housing. New trips due to the additional single family and attached
housing units were then generated, distributed and assigned to one of three access
points located to the east (on Paseo Ranchero) and to the north (at the H StreetfTierra
Del Rey Intersection). The signalized intersections operations analysis technique from
the 1994 Highway Capacity Manua/was used to estimate Year 2000 and Year 2010 AM
and PM peak hour intersection levels of service with and without the proposed R-7 land
use changes. Four key intersections (H street at Paseo Del Rey, Tierra Del Reyand
Paseo Ranchero; and Pasea Ranchero at Telegraph Canyon Road) were evaluated for
this study.
The Study found that the proposed land use modifications will not cause any change in
either AM or PM levels of service at any of the four study intersections; nor will they
result in any significant change in the average peak hour delay experienced by motorists.
This finding applies equally to near-term (Year 2000) and long-term (Year 2010)
conditions. However, the project will result in a modest Increase in overall daily trip
levels, which the City of Chula Vista should consider In the light of the many other
proposed development changes that could generate additional trips and potentially result
In cumulative impacts within the H Street Corridor east of Interstate 805 (1-805).
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SPA III Tf8ffic Analysis
A.TTACHMENT 5
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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11-IE ..Y OF CHULA VISTA DISC..OSURE ~.A1EMENT
You are required to file a SUllement of DL\Closure of cenain ownership or financial intereslS, paymenll, or campaign
( ntribulions, on all mailers which will require discrclionary action on the pan of the City Council, Planning Commission. and
..II other official bodies. Tbe following information must be disclosed:
1. Ust the names of all persons having a financial interest In the propeny which is the subjea of tbe application or the
CXlntract, e.g., owner, applicant, CXlntractor. subcontractor. material supplier. I
RANCHO DEL REY INVESTORS. L.P.
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
. '1. If any person" identified pursuant to (I) above is a CXlrporatlon or pannership, list the names ofalllndlviduals owning
more than 10% of the shares in tbe corporation or owning any pannership in teres I in tbe pannership.
TRIDENT USA. INC.
McMILLIN-RDR. INC.
3. If any person" Identified pursuant to (I) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any person
serving as direaor of the non-profit organlzalion or as trustee or benetlciary or trustor of the trusL
N/A
4. Have you bad more than S2S0 wonh of business transacted witb any member of the City stalT, Boards, CommissloDS,
Commillccs, and Council witbin the past twelve months? Yes_ No..!-, If yes. please indicate person(s):
5. Please Identify each and every person, including any agenlS, employees, CXlDSultanlS, or independent CXlntractors wbo
you have assigned to represent you before Ibe City in tbis mailer.
Craig T. Fukuyama (lc,ry' ~I!t-I
Thom Fuller
Kenneth Baumaartner
6. Have you and/or your officers or agcnlS, In tbe aggregate, contribuled more tban SI.OOO to a Councllmember In tbe
current or preceding election period? Yes_ No-l, If yes. state which Councilmember(s):
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