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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Chula Vista, California
Wednesday, April 14 , 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Public Services Building
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
CAll TO ORDER: Castaneda Madrid O'Neill Hall
Cortes
Horn Felber
ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 24, 2004
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on
any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction but not an item on
today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
ZAV-03-16; Consideration of a Variance to allow a
o ft. side yard setback for a carport addition to an
existing residence located at 520 Glover Avenue.
Staff recommends that public hearing be opened and continued to April 28, 2004,
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCM -04-12; Consideration of an amendment to the
Eastlake III Planned Community Land Use District
Regulations and Map to change 19.48 acres from RS2 to
RS1-A within a portion of the VR6 Neighborhood.
Applicant: Cornerstone GOCl Chula Vista, LP.
Project Manager: Stan Donn, Associate Planner
Planning Commission
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April 14, 2004
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ,~
Meeting Date: 4/14/04
ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: PCM 04-12: Consideration of an amendment to the
EastLake III Planned Community Land Use District Regulations and Map to
change 19.48 acres from RS2 to RS I-A within a portion of the VR6
Neighborhood Cornerstone GDCI Chula Vista, LP.
The applicant, Cornerstone UDCI Chula Vista, LP, has submitted an application to amend the
EastLakc III Planned Community District Regulations and Land Use District Map to change the land
use designation within a portion of the VR6 neighborhood li'om RS2, Residential Singlc Family
(5,000 sq. ft.lots) to RSI-A Residential Single Family (5,000-6,000 sq. ft. lots). The 19.48-acres
area is located south of Old Janal Road and west of Lake Crest Drive (see Locator Map).
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed project was adequately
covered in previously adopted Eastlakc III Woods and Vistas Replmming Program/Final Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report, EIR 01-0 I. Thus, no further environmental review or documentation
I s necessary.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adop1 peM 04-12, recommending that the City Council approvc the proposed amendments to the
EastLake III Planned Community District Regulations based on the findings contained in the
attachcd Draft City Council Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
1. Existing Site Characteris1ics
The project involves 19.48 acres within the EastLake III Vistas (VR-6) Planning Arca located
south of Old Jamal Road and west of Lake Crest Drive (sce Locator). VR-6 Planning Area was
graded in accordance with the EastLake Vistas Grading Plan. The streets are paved with
sidewalk and gutter, and all utilities installed. The adjacent neighborhoods are all designated,for
single family homes and are at various stages of construction.
2. Zoning and Land Use
Site Orientation General PC District Existing Land Use
Development Plan
Site Low Residential RS2 Vacant
North Low Residential RS2 Vacant
South Low Residential RP2, RE3 Vacant
East Low Residential RE2, RE3 Vacant
West Low Residential RPI Vacant
Page No.2, Item:
Meeting Date: 4/14/04
3. Proposal
The applicant. Cornerstone ODe! Chula Vista, LP, has submitted an application to amend the
EastLake III Planned Community Regulations (Table G and Table E) and Land Use District Map
(sce Attachment 2, Exhibit A and B) to change thc land use designation of a portion ofthe VR-6
Planning Area from RS2 to RS I-A.
4. Analysis:
In order to provide a residential product not available in the EastLake III Vistas neighborhood,
the applicant is proposing to create a new land use designation that is between the existing RS I
and RS2, in terms of property development regulations. The proposed land use designation for
the subject area is RS I-A. The following table provides a comparison between these three land
use designations with the new RSI-A development regulations shown in an underline.
Table E
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - RS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD RSl I RS2 I RSI-A
Lot Criteria:
Minimum lot area (square feet) 6,000 5,000 5,000-6,000
Maximum lot coverage (%) 50 50 50
Minimum lot depth (feet) 100 100 100
Minimum lot width (feet):
-measured at property line3 60 50 50
- nag lot street frontage 20 20 20
-knuckle or cul-de-sac street frontage3 25 25 25
Yards and Setbacks:'
Minimum front yard setback:
-to direct entry garage 20 20 20
-to side entry garage 15 15 15
-to main residence 15 15 15
Minimum rear yard setback (feet)l, 2
-to adjaccnt residential lot 511 0 511 0 511 0
-distance between detached units 10 10 10
-to adjacent residential street (corner lot) 10 10 10
Minimum rear yard setback (feet)l, J 20 15 17
Building beight (stories/feet):
-main building 2/28 2/28 2/28
-accessory building IllS IllS 1/15
Parking:
-minimum on-site spaces (minimum in garage) 2(2) 2(2) 2(2)
-minimum Oil-street spaces 1 I 1
-maximum driveway width at curb (feet) 24 24 24
I Side und re3f yard setbacks for accessory huildings (Refer to Section 11.3.3-5).
'The side yard setback tur any entry drive tn:IJis or portico may be reduced by 5{)~';L Subject to variance approval
1 For cuI-de-sacs and knuckles the lot v,'hich shall he measurcd at the trun! setback line
Additinna[ Notes:
*Rct\:r to Sectioll 1I.3.1.4C lor alluwahle building area for each ]~anJ llsc District
"'Reier 10 Scction 11.3.3.417 for special sethack for Scenic Highways.
Page No.3, Item:
Meeting Date: 4/14/04
The original EastLakc III Vistas subdivision. which approved 130 single-family lots within this VR6
Planning Arca. created a variety lot sizes within the subject property. ranging in size Ii-om 5.120 sq.
ft to 10. 468 sq. ft. About 35% of the lots are 5.000 to 6.000 sq. ft. and about 65% of the lots are
6.000 to 10. 000 square feet. None of the lots are less than 5.000 sq. ft. The average lot area is
approximately 6.700 sq. ft.
To creatc cnough flexibility and accommodate a residential product not available in EastLake Vistas
neighborhood, the proposed RSI-A land usc dcsignation, as depicted on thc table above. would
allow lot sizes ranging from 5,000 sq. ft. to 6.000 sq. ft. with an average lot size of6.700 sq. ft. The
land use designation development regulations are about the same. with the exception of the rear
setback proposed at 17', which is in between the RS-I and RS-2 designations, with 20' and 15' rear
setback. respectively. The lot width will remain 50 ft.. same as in the RS2.
Changing the land use designation to larger lot configuration could allow the development the
opportunity to introduce a higher quality design and offer a wider range of residential products in the
Vistas Neighborhood. The proposed land use designation change does not change the number of
units permitted within the Vistas neighborhood nor the overall permitted density of the SPA. The
development remains Low Medium density as designated in the EastLake III Gcneral Development
Plan and EastLake III SPA.
The following table shows the allowance of up to 3.900 sq. ft. f,)r the maximum building area within
thc proposed RS I-A land use district shown in an underline format.
Table G
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ALLOW ABLE BUILDING AREA
ZONING DISTRICT MAXIMUM MAXIMUM BUILDING
(FAR) AREA
RLI .45 FAR only
RL2 .50 8,000 SF
RL3 & RL4 .50 6,400 SF
REI .50 5.600 SF not to exceed .60
RE2 & RE3 ,50 4.500 SF not to exceed .70
RSl & RS1-A .50 3,900 Sf not to exceed ,70
RS2 .50 3,600 SF not to exceed. 70
RPl .55 2,900 SF not to exceed. 70
RP2 .55 2,550 SF not to exceed. 70
The requested change will allow for the construction of homes with additional design details and
fcatures. The homes will range from 3.549 SF to 3.812 SF.
The project will be required to obtain Design Review approval. which will ensure that higher quality
product that was not prcviously available will be constructed within thc EastLake Vistas
neighborhood.
Page No.4, Item:
Meeting Date: 4/14/04
CONCLUSION
For the reasons mentioned above, staff recommends approval ofthe proposed Planned Community
District amendments subject to the conditions contained in the attached Ordinance.
Attachments
I. Planning Commission Resolution
) Draft City Council Ordinance
3. Ownership Disclosure Statements
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LOCATOR PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
~ APPLICANT VALENCIA AT EASTLAKE VISTAS MISCELLANEOUS
PROJECT Request: Proposing to amend Eastlake III PC land
ADDRESS: VR-6, Eastlake Vistas use districts map to allow for a change in land use
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: from RS2 to RS1-Awithin a portion ofVR-6
NORTH No Scale PCM-04-12 ~anninq area.
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RESOLUTION NO. PCM-04-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDMENTS
TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP, TO CHANGE 19.48 ACRES SOUTH OF
OLD JANAL RANCH ROAD AND WEST OF CREST LAKE DRIVE FROM RS2
TO RSI-A WITHIN THE VISTAS VR6 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD-
('()RNERSTONE COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a SPA amendment was filed with the Planning
and Building Department on February 24, 2004, by Cornerstone Communities ('"Developer"); and,
WHEREAS, said application requests approval of amendments to the EastLake III Planned
Community District Regulations and Land Use Districts Map to create a new Land Use Designation
RSI-A, and change the land use designation within a portion of the VR6 neighborhood from RS2
Residential Single Family (5,000 sq. ft. lots) to RS I-A Residential Single Family (5,000-6,000 sq. ft.
lots). ("Project); and,
WHEREAS, the 19.48-acrc project site is located south of Old Jamal Ranch Road and west
of Lake Crest Drive within Planning Area VR6 of EastLake III Vistas Neighborhood ("Project
Site"); and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed
project was adequately covered in previously adopted Eastlake III Woous and Vistas Replanning
Program/Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, EIR 01-01. Therefore, no further
environmental review is requireu, and no further action is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on the Project, 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 within 500 feet of the exterior
bounuaries of the property, at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertiseu, namely 6:00 p.m.,
April 14, 2004, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, hefore the Planning Commission and
said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt the attached draft City Council Ordinance approving the PC
Land Use District Map and Regulations amendments in accordance with the findings and subject to
the conuitions contained therein.
ATTACHMENT 1
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT a copy of this ordinance be transmitted to the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VIST A, CALIFORNIA, this 14th day of April, 2004, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
Steve Castaneda, Chairperson
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ORDINANCE NO,
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Cny OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP, TO
CHANGE 19.48 ACRES SOUTH OF OLD JANAL ROAD AND
WEST OF CREST LAKE DRIVE FROM RS2 TO RSI-A
WITHIN THE VISTAS VR6 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
1. RECITALS
A. Project Site
WHEREAS, the area of land which is subject matter of this Ordinance is
diagrammatically represented in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, and commonly known as EastLake III Planned Community District Regulations and
Land Use Districts Map, and for the purpose of general description herein consists of
approximately 19.48 acres located south of Old Janal Way and west of Crest Lake Drive
("Project Site"); and
B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2004, a duly verified application was filed with the City of
Chula Vista Planning Department by The Cornerstone Communities, requesting approval of
amendments to the EastLake III Planned Community Districts Regulations and Land Use
Districts Map to create a new land use designation RSI-A, and change 19.48 acres from RS2 to
RS I-A (Project); and
C. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, the development of the Project Site has been the subject matter of various
entitlemen1s, including: 1) a General Plan Amendment, General Development Plan and Sectional
Planning Area Plan and associated Design Guidelines, Public Facilities Financing Plan and
Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan previously approved by City Council Resolution No.
2002-220 on July 17, 2001; and 2) Planned Community District Regulations approved by
Ordinance No. 2839 on July 24,2001; and
D. Environmental Determination
WHEREAS the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the
proposed project was previously covered under the EastLake III Final Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (FSEIR#01-0I), thus no further environmental review is necessary; and
A TT ACHMENT 2
Ordinance
Pagc 2
E. Planning Commission Record on Appltcations
WHEREAS, the Planning CommissIOn held an advertised public hearing on the Project
on April 14, 2004, and after staff presentatIOn and public testimony, voted ( ) to recommend
that the City Council_ the Project, in accordance with the findings listed below; and
F. 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 May 4, 2004, on the Project and to receive the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to
same; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said Planned
Community District Regulations amendment application and notice of said hearing, together
with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundary of the project at least
ten-days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 4:00 p.m.
May 4, 2004, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said
hearing was thereafter closed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine and ordain as follows:
II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their
public hearing on this Project held on April 14, 2004, and the minutes and resolution resulting
therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceedings.
III. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed
project was previously covered under the EastLake III Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report (FSEIR#O 1-0 1), thus no further environmental review is necessary; and,
IV. FINDINGS FOR PLANNED COMMUNITY LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP
AMENDMENT
Ordinance 2857
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The City Council hercby finds that the proposcd amendments to the EastLake III Planned
Community Districts Map is consistent with thc City of Chula Vista General Plan, and wIll
provide the necessary design flexibility to produce optimal site plan solution for each lot based
on lot size and shape, location, etc., and more attractive street scene; and that public necessity,
convenience, the general welfare and good zonmg practice support the amendment.
IV. APPROVAL
Based on the above, the City Council hereby approves the proposed amendments to the
EastLake III Planned Community District Regulations and Land Use District Map as depicted in
Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B"attached hereto.
V. CONDITION OF APPROVAL
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall update the EastLake III SPA
Plan and associated documents and maps and submit 24 copies to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Building.
VI. 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, illegal or unenforceable, this Ordinance shall be deemed to
be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
VII. 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
Jim Sandoval
Director of Planning and Building
Ann Moore
City Attorney
Ordinance
Page 4
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 4th day of May, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Stephen C. Padil1a, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of May, 2004 and its
second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the day of May,
2004.
Executed this day of May, 2004.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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APPLICATION APPENDIX B
Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action upon matters that will require discretionary aotion by the Council,
Planning Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain ownership or financiai
interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista election must be filed. The following information
must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the application cr the
contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier.
Cornerstone GDCI Chula Vista, L.P.
2. If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation.or partnership, list the names of all individuals with
a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/partnership) entity.
Ure Kretowicz
~lchael ~abourin
3. If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names of any person
serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust.
Scott Rollins
4. Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent contractors you have
assigned to represent you before the City in this matter.
5. Has any person' associated with this contract had any financial dealings with an official" of the City of Chula
Vista as it relates to this contract within the past 12 months. Yes_ No~
If Yes, briefiy describe the nature of the financial interest the official" may have in this contract.
6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the past twelve (12) months to a current member of the
Chula Vista City Councii? No.x. Yes _If yes, which Council member?
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Disclosure Statement - Page 2
7. Have you provided more than $340 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official.' of the City of Chula Vista in the
past twelve (12) months? (This includes being a source of income, money to retire a legal debt, gift, loan, e'c.)
Yes_ No-X-
If Yes, which official" and what was the nature of item provicec?
Date:
2/23/04
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Signature of Contractor/A
Michael J, Sabourin
type name of Contractor/Applicant
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Person is defined as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, scc:al club, fraternal
organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city, municipality, district, or other
political subdivision, -or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
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Offioial includes, but is not limited to: ~Iayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of a bcard,
commission, or committee of the City, employee, or staff members.
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