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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Reports 1998/03/11 AGENDA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Chula Vista, California 7:00 p,m. Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Council Chambers Public Services Building 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALLIMOTlONS TO EXCUSE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of February II, 1998 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: PCM 98-15; An amendment to the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan to add additional lands in the Proctor Valley Parcel to the area currently designated as the first conveyance.. DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the Workshop Meeting of March] 8, ] 998 at 5:30 p,m. in Conference Room 5.. COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, request such accommodations at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings, and five days for scheduled services and activities, Please contact Diana Vargas for specific infonnation at (619) 691-5101 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOO) at 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT Item 1 Meeting Date: March 11. 1998 ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: PCM 98-15: An amendment to the Otay Ranch Phase 2 Resource Management Plan to add additional lands in the Proctor Valley Parcel to the area currently designated as the first conveyance, The Otay Ranch Company has submitted an amendment to expand the conveyance schedule outlined in the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (RMP 2) to add Open Space Preserve land they currently own in the central Proctor Valley to the first conveyance, The applicant is proposing that this land be conveyed to the Preserve Owner/Manager (POM) with their first final "B" Map which is anticipated to be approved in April 1998 The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA as a Class 13 (acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes) and 25(a) (transfers of ownership of interest in land to Preserve Open Space), ISSUES: . Should the conveyance requirement for SPA One be expanded to include lands in the Proctor Valley Parcel? . There are approximately 1248 acres ofland identified as first conveyance priority and SPA One final maps are obligated to convey approximately 1243 acres, . Land proposed to be added to the first conveyance priority is not within the City or the City's current Sphere ofInfluence, . Property owners are in disagreement. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM 98-15 recommending that the City Council approve the applicant's request to amend the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan Conveyance Schedule. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: None Page 2, Item: --L Meeting Date: 3/11/98 BACKGROUND: The Phase I Resource Management Plan (RMP I) was approved concurrently with the Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional Plan (GDP/SRP), The goal of the RMP I is the establishment of an open space system that will become a permanent management preserve dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the multiple resources present on Otay Ranch, The RMP I identifies the conceptual Open Space Preserve boundaries and required further refinement of those boundaries in the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (RMP 2). The RMP 2 implements the RMP I and was required to be approved concurrently with the Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One Plan for development of the first 1,000 acres located within Villages One and Five, The GDP/SRP required the County of San Diego to approve three sections of the RMP 2, which included the Conveyance Schedule, the Funding Plan and the establishment of the POM, These sections were approved by Minute Order of the Board of Supervisors on March 6, 1996, Both RMP 1 and 2 contain policies which require a total of 11,375 acres of private open space land to be conveyed for preservation, The conveyance of open space land is required by the GDP to mitigate the approximately 9,500 acres of development. The conveyance schedule outlined in the RMP 2 provides for the orderly conveyance of open space land to the paM in compliance with the conveyance criteria established in the GDP/SRP (page 376) and the RMP I (pages 97-98 and 125), The RMP I (page 126) indicates that the goal of the conveyance schedule is to "maintain long-term biological diversity and assure the survival and recovery of native species and habitats within the Preserve". The RMP I also indicates that "protection and enhancement of biological resources shall be the primary guiding principle behind development of the conveyance schedule", The RMP 2 identifies the first parcels to be conveyed to the paM based on the approved GDP conveyance criteria and further implements the established guidelines for future conveyances, The required areas of first conveyance are identified as Salt Creek and the vernal pools on the Otay Mesa and are identified as Exhibits 14A and 14 B of the Phase 2 RMP (see Exhibit 1), There are currently 1,248 acres ofland in the first conveyance parcels, These areas were selected to meet the guidelines of the Otay Ranch GDP and the Phase 1 RMP since they are "keystone" parcels and were considered vulnerable and a high quality resource immediately adjacent to developing areas. The conveyance of land is required concurrently with Final Map approval. The first final map is anticipated in April 1998, Final maps in SPA One will be obligated to convey approximately 1,243 acres ofland to the paM, As indicated above, the RMP I (page 97-98 and 125) outlines guidelines that identifY those areas to be conveyed early in the process, but subsequent to the Salt Creek area being conveyed to the paM, These guidelines are reiterated in the RMP 2 (page 57-58) as follows: First priority shall be given to conveyance of highest quality resources (such resources may include vernal pools on Otay Mesa, Diegan coastal sage scrub habitat in the Salt Creek area, gnat catcher population areas in the western San Ysidro and central Proctor Valley areas, or potential wetlands restoration areas in the Otay Valley [depending upon the status of regional Page 3, Item: -L Meeting Date: 3/11/98 park plans and wetlands restoration plans at the time Otay Valley parcels are conveyed]), · First priority shall be given to conveyance of most vulnerable areas (i.e., those most subject to potential or ongoing disturbance) . Conveyance shall occur in an orderly manner beginning with an identified "keystone" parcel (e,g" vernal pool areas, Salt Creek area, Otay Valley, central Proctor Valley, western San Y sidro) and proceed to the next logical block ofland. . Areas with restoration potential shall be conveyed early in order to begin long-term research and restoration activities early in the process (eg., Otay Valley, vernal pool areas, potential Diegan coastal sage scrub/maritime succulent scrub restoration areas north and south of the Otay Valley), . Cumulative acreage conveyed shall be greater than or equal to the cumulative acreage of the proposed SP AlSpecific Plan development. . General guidelines regarding in-kind mitigation and no net loss of wetlands shall be considered in the development of the conveyance schedule, particularly in the context of applicable State and Federal regulations, (It is understood that in-kind mitigation may not always be the preferable approach to achieve the goal of establishing a functioning manageable Preserve.) . Applicable State and Federal regulations regarding protection of sensitive habitat and species shall be followed in the development of the conveyance schedule, . The Preserve Owner(s) Manager(s) shall participate in preparation of the conveyance schedule, In addition, the Salt Creek area has been identified for inclusion into a "university" site as depicted on the City's General Plan and the Otay Ranch GDP/SRP, although opportunities for core university facilities will be limited, City ofChula Vista staff and UCSD have been discussing the potential for siting an environmental sciences research institution on the upper site elevations in this area, Negotiations with the Wildlife Agencies are on-going and aimed at identifYing developable areas that might be utilized by the institute or other future university facilities, Additionally, a site in the Salt Creek area has been identified in the City Council's "Seven Areas ofImprovement" as the potential site of the "Higher Education CenterlEnvironmental Sciences Institute", Acquisition of the Salt Creek area, therefore, remains a high priority for the City, DISCUSSION: I. Proposal The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the conveyance schedule to add approximately 800 acres in the Proctor Valley parcel to the first conveyance These additional lands are located north and east of the resort site (Village 13), are currently in their ownership and meet the first conveyance Page 4. Item: ----L- Meeting Date: 3/11/98 criteria established in the GDP and RMP 1. At the time the conveyance plan was adopted, the various Baldwin entities (Otay Ranch L.P" Baldwin Builders, Tiger Development II and Village Properties) owned all of the land within SPA One and most of the land proposed for SPA One conveyance detailed in Exhibits 14A and 14B of the RMP 2. The first conveyance parcels are currently owned by the Estate of Patrick and New Millennium Homes. Strict adherence to the conveyance schedule, as approved in the RMP 2, would require the current owners of SPA One (Otay Ranch Company and McMillin Companies) to acquire land from the two entities (the Estate and New Millennium) who now own open space within the first conveyance area. The McMillin Companies do not own any preserve land within Otay Ranch, therefore, their alternative to land conveyance is to pay the in-lieu fee which is currently being developed. While this option is available to the Otay Ranch Company, they believe it to be an unfair financial burden, particularly since they currently own Preserve land elsewhere on Otay Ranch, The land proposed to be added to the first conveyance complies with the GDP and RMP I guidelines since it is part of the Otay Ranch Open Space Preserve, is part of a key wildlife corridor, is environmentally sensitive and is immediately adjacent to properties already within the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Otay-Sweetwater Unit which is controlled by public entities, The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Otay-Sweetwater Unit consists of approximately 43,000 acres and will be managed by the U. S. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Gnatcatchers have been sited on the land proposed to be added to the first conveyance, with the specific locations having been mapped, The land proposed to be conveyed is not located within the City or the City's sphere of influence, but is within the General Plan and GDP area, The specific proposal is attached as Exhibit 2. The amendment to the conveyance schedule will also have to be approved by the County of San Diego. Staff met with County staff regarding this issue on February 18, 1998, They indicated that they would have to review the proposal with the Board of Supervisors Subcommittee for Otay Ranch and provide us with input subsequent to our meeting, Any available updates will be presented to the Commission at the public hearing. 2. Analysis Staff has reviewed the applicant's proposal to amend the conveyance schedule and sought input from other affected parties, Staff has conducted several meetings regarding this issue and the related in- lieu fee proposal with all affected property owners, the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service and the County of San Diego Department of Planning and Land Use and Parks and Recreation, A. Property Owner Concerns: All Otay Ranch property owners met with the Executive Committee on November 12, 1997 to discuss the proposed amendment to the conveyance schedule. The Executive Committee (formerly known as the Policy Committee) consists of the City Manager and all department heads and was fonned during the processing of the Otay Ranch SPA One to discuss and make decisions on policy issues. During the meeting, the McMillin Companies stated that they would be in favor of eliminating Page 5, Item: ~ Meeting Date: 3/11/98 all guidelines governing the acquisition of land by the paM. It is their opinion that the properties in the preserve have essentially been preserved anyway, due to their open space designation, regardless of the order in which they are conveyed. They believe that forcing priority acquisitions would not benefit the purchasers of open space property and would not provide any incentive for the developer to purchase and convey land over paying the in-lieu fee, Greg Smith, one ofthe property owners on the Otay Ranch, was represented by his attorney at the meeting who indicated that he was in favor of retaining the guidelines, The other property owners have not expressed an opinion. Staff Response: It is staff s opinion that the guidelines are necessary to ensure that the most sensitive areas will be conveyed to the paM early in the process, The Findings of Fact for the SPA One ErR indicate that the first conveyance will contain substantial acreage of upland scrub habitats and populations of California gnatcatchers and cactus wrens, Early conveyance to the paM will result in earlier monitoring and maintenance of habitat and species. B, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game Concerns The Wildlife Agencies both commented on the applicant's proposal to amend the conveyance schedule, Both agencies indicated awareness of the change in circumstances ofland ownership on Otay Ranch that would necessitate amendments to the conveyance schedule, The agencies agreed that the amendment to the conveyance schedule was acceptable as long as three provisions were addressed: I The guidelines established in the RJ\.1P I should still be adhered to, and all of the first priority lands should be acquired prior to starting assemblage of the lower priority land regardless of ownership. 2 Observed cattle grazing adjacent to the SR 125 alignment, which has resulted in degradation of vernal pool habitat, should be ceased. 3, High quality biological resource areas, such as the vernal pools on Otay Mesa and the Salt Creek Canyon should be conveyed into the preserve early Biological resource values are to be maintained by the current landowners until such time as parcels are conveyed to the Preserve Owner/Manager. Staff Response: Staff is in agreement with the comments received from the Wildlife Agencies, The guidelines established in the RJ\.1P 1 are not being amended and will be retained in order to guide future conveyance of land to the paM, The land proposed for inclusion in the first conveyance is in compliance with the established guidelines. High quality biological resource areas (as noted in #3) Page 6, Item: -L Meeting Date: 3/11/98 are included in the priority guidelines, which will require them to be conveyed earlier in the process than other open space lands, Additionally, City staffhas discussed the cattle grazing issue with the applicant. He has indicated that the rancher has been directed to relocate the cattle to a different part of the Ranch, This will occur upon approval of the first final map, City staff has also contacted the property owner of the subject vernal pools, New Millennium, to alert them of the problem, 3, Conclusion Staff believes that the proposal to amend the conveyance plan complies with GDP policies and is acceptable for the following reasons, and recommends that the Commission recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the City Council: 1. The proposal maintains the biologically sensitive Salt Creek area and vernal pools on Otay Mesa as first conveyance parcels and would also allow less sensitive portions of Salt Creek to be utilized for university-related facilities, if desired, 2. The proposal simply adds land to the first conveyance and does not delete any first priority lands, The guidelines for acquisition will remain intact. 3. The lands proposed to be added to the first conveyance parcels are of high biological quality and falls under the priority guidelines identified in the RMP 1 and 2 (i,e., Central Proctor Valley has been identified as one of the "keystone" parcel and is the site of gnatcatcher populations). Exhibits: 1 Existing Exhibit 14A and 148 of Phase 2 RMP 2. Proposed Conveyance Amendment (new Exhibit 14 of Rl'v1P 2) 3 ResolutitJTI 9g-15 H:\1!<)ME\PLANNING\BEV\lN-LlEU\REPORTS\PC225.DOC CJ Way Ranch page T2 June 4, ,996 .., w ... "",- ..... ,- <- __ c:; -" ~ ._ I""' - ~ - ':::< - ~ x- ~X . . - . . . . . . 1 , t:j ~ , i i t I - - t - - II a . .-0 ~ o <) '"" C) ~rn ...... C) ~ ~ ....... rl ::;.~ :::~ - ,r.~ ~cfj CJ t:J Oray /W""h page 71 Juoe 4,1996 .EJi ~~,i ! ~ ! o z J j i ~ ~ '" ~ g ~ . <1: ! ~ < .IDJ ~ < . ~ !. " ~ ~ ] u g; i: i ~ ~ ~ g "ij -0 ~ ~ ~ C "'e !I & g j j CJ) f37I f37I ~ ..... IiiJ IiiJ I.::.J fl "\~ 0 Dale:2NI9f1. Sourer: Cily of Chula VistJI SPA One Conveyance Areas Exhibit 14 RESOLUTION NO. PCM 98-15 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE OTAY RANCH PHASE 2 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN CONVEYANCE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, on October 28, 1993, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the Chula Vista City Council jointly adopted the Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional Plan (GDP/SRP), including the Otay Ranch Phase I Resource Management Plan (Phase I RMP), governing the development of the 23,000 acre Otay Ranch project, and; WHEREAS, the GDP and Phase I RMP require, as a condition of the development ofOtay Ranch, the phased creation of an 11,375 acre Resource Preserve to be owned and operated by a public or quasi-public Preserve Owner/Manage, and; WHEREAS, the Otay Ranch GDP Program EIR and Findings of Fact find that the creation of the 11,375 acre Resource Preserve mitigates identified biological impacts of the Otay Ranch project, including cumulative biological impacts, and, WHEREAS, on March 6, 1996, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted the Otay Ranch Preserve Conveyance Plan, which identifies specific open space areas within Otay Ranch which must be conveyed to the Otay Ranch Preserve Owner/Manager as a condition of the development of the Otay Ranch SPA One, and; WHEREAS, on June 4, 1996, the City of Chula Vista City Council adopted the Otay Ranch Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (Phase 2 RMP), including a Preserve Conveyance Plan essentially identical to the plan previously adopted by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and, WHEREAS, a duly verified application, PCM 98-15, for a Miscellaneous Amendment ("Project") was filed with the Chula Vista Planning Department on October] 7, ] 997 by the Otay Ranch Company ("Applicant") , and WHEREAS, said application requested an amendment to the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan, Phase 2, Exhibits] 4A and] 4B, otherwise known as the Conveyance Schedule; and, WHEREAS, circumstances have changed since the Otay Ranch GDP/SRP was adopted in ] 993 which impact the Preserve Conveyance Schedule. At the time the GDP/SRP, including the RMP ] was adopted, the entire Otay Ranch project was controlled by one entity, the Baldwin Company Four years later, when Otay Ranch SPA One is required to convey lands to the preserve, Otay Ranch is controlled by ten separate owners. Open space and developable lands are not proportionately shared by all owners; and WHEREAS, said application adds additional environmentally sensitive land in central Proctor Valley which meets the GDP and RMP 1 guidelines to the first order of conveyance; and WHEREAS, the applicant is currently the owner of said land; and WHEREAS, virtually all of the eastern portions of Otay Ranch have been included in the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Otay-Sweetwater Unit Furthermore, the City of San Diego and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have certified the EIRlEIS for the San Diego Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP). Including the County of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista Subarea Plans which incorporate the Otay Ranch preserve system. The County of San Diego has adopted the South County MSCP Subarea Plan including the land plan changes reflected in the agreement between Baldwin entities and the Resource Agencies; and WHEREAS, while the multiplicity of owners seriously complicates the ordered conveyance of preserve properties, the creation of the National Wildlife Refuge and the emergence of the MSCP provide greater opportunities to convey preserve lands in a flexible manner; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a public hearing on said 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 boundaries of the property at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00 p,m, on March II, 1998 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, the City Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the Project and determined that the Project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA as a Class 13 (acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes) and 25 ( a) (transfers of ownership of interest in land to Preserve Open Space). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the amendment to the Conveyance Schedule of the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (i,e., deleting Exhibits 14A and 14B and substituting with Exhibit 14) is consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional Plan regarding the establishment ofthe Otay Ranch Open Space Preserve; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommends that the City Council approve the proposal to amend the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (i, e" delete Exhibits 14A and 14B and insert Exhibit 14), in accordance with the attached draft City Council Resolution and that a copy ofthis resolution be transmitted to the owners of the property and the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CffiJLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this day 11th day of March, 1998 by the following vote, to-wit AYES NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS Patty Davis, Chair Diana Vargas, Secretary H:\HOME\PLANNING\BEV\IN-LIEU\REPORTS\CONV.RES CJ o D /<~ 0-)/' \) Dlay Ranch page 72 J\10e 4, '\996 ~ rr. :- <: ;-:;"' -<-- - Q ~ ,;::: .- '""' - '-' ~< - "'::.- ;::r:. , , , , , , , , , {) i . I i I I , - I t . I I CJ ~ D ~? <v"V <:~0 'v ':x) ~ ~ o u '"" Q) ~r:.n ;.. (l) ,.. - - ,~ 0 .:;:,. .3. 4- "/..~ ::::rfJ. - \ ~ Ot'"Y Ranch page 70 June 4, 1996 FEB 00, '98 0=,: SlPM OTR'I RAt,CH COMPANI F.b"-? L""1f ~m~ ~d d . l , j i & ~ t ! .s E ~ j .[[] ~ j } -g ! C>> 8 Q) !. ~ ~ f .- j 1 . I!i .~ ] ! ~ ~~ ~~ ~.. ",-,,,,",," Sour=: c;,y of Cllltb. v...,. SPA One Conveyance Areas Exhibit 14 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSSION INFORMATIONAL MEMO To: Chairperson and members of the Plannin~,t~mission Via: Ken Lee, Assistant Director of Planning)!: From: Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner (Acting~ At the Planning Commission Meeting of February II, 1998, during the discussion of the proposed Conditional Use Permit PCC 98-11 (Advocate Schools) there was some discussion regarding an existing 32 s,f. banner which the Evangelical Free Church of Chula Vista has had displayed for some time (located above their existing monument sign) on the corner of Paseo Del Rey and East '']'' Street. The church had been informed by staff that the existing banner announcing church events was not allowed per the Zoning Ordinance. This was reiterated verbally the Planning Commission in response to a letter submitted at the Meeting of February II, 1998 requesting to keep the banner displayed. Staff has reviewed the content ofthe written request made by the church and in researching the issue has discovered a little used section of the code (l9.60.310c) which will allow a church to have a small temporary signlbanner for a special event subject to size limitations, location, duration of time and obtaining a Special Event Permit, Staffs written response to the church indicating what type of signlbanner they are allowed to have was sent to them on February 25, 1998 and is attached for your information. Attachments: Letter sent by staff to the church on Feburary 25,1998 Letter of request from the chruch dated February II, 1998 February 25.1998 ~~f? ~ ~~~-= - - -- Pastor Gary Bowman Evangelical Free Church of Chula Vista 795 East '']'' Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 CllY Of CHUIA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Re: Temporary banners for Evangelical Free Church ofChula Vista at corner of Pas eo Del Rey and East "J" Street Dear Pastor Bowman: At the Planning Commission Meeting of February II, 1998 during the discussion of the proposed Conditional Use Permit PCC 98-11 for Advocate School, their was a brief discussion of the existing banner( s) you have had existing near the intersection of Paseo Del Rey and East "J" Street. In your letter addressed to the Planning Commission of that date, you indicated the existing banner is 32 sq. feet (4' x 8') and is located immediately behind and above the permanent monument sign. You were informed that this violated the Zoning Ordinance and that the banner would have to be removed, Staff has further researched the provisions for temporary signage for churches. Section 19.60.310(c) allows churches to have special event signs limited to twenty-five square feet (per street rrontage) upon obtaining a Special Event Permit. This code section places limitations of duration of time for wruch temporary signs can be located on the site, (See attachment). Because your church site is a corner lot, staff has considered the current size and location of your "existing" banner and has determined that you may combine the allowable square footage, and keep the 32 sq. foot. banner subject to the limitations delineated in section 19.60.31O(c) with the following exception: Since you have had an existing banner sign(s) up for some time and has exceeded the time allotments allowed, you will be allowed only two Special Event Permits (max seven consecutive days each) for the next twelve months. If you desire to have the existing 32 s,f. banner or two smaller banners (see section 19.60.31 O(C) please let me know the two periods of time you wish to have the banner up over the next year. Prior to putting up said banner(s), you must come into the Planning Department and obtain a Special Event Permit. Should you have any further questions, please feel rree to contact me at (619) 585-5778, Sinc~~ Je";~e~ - Associate Planner (Acting) Attachment: Section 19.60.310 of Zoning Ordinance 276 FOURTH AVENUE. CHULA VISTA. CALIFORNIA 91910. (619) 691-5101 @POS'-Consu'ne!~P.p8r 19_60.300 Tempor.uy promotional signs. -- Temporary promotional signs are peI1llined for any business, which contain appunenant sign copy to promote the following special events: Grand openings, change of business address, change of ownership or lessee, and business anniversaries. Said signs may consist of A and I frame signs and signs on paper, cardboard, plastic or fabric. The signs shall be located on the premises of the business having the special event and provided that the number and location of the signs shall not create a ttaffic hazard because of the distractive character to motorists of any sign or the cum ulative effect of all the signs on the lot, nor shall any sign unreasonably obscure existing signs or adjacent properties. No limitation shall b placed on the area of the signs except that they shall not conflict with the provisions herein. Only one freestanding sign shaJJ be allowed on each street frontage. Such sign shall not be more than eight feet in height or contain more than forty square feet of sign area. (Ord 1575 91 (part), 1974; Ord 1436 94, 1973; Ord 1356 91 (part), 1971; Ord 1212 91 (part), 1969; prior code 933.950(G)(4)). 19.60310 Public and quasi-public signs. Churches, schools, community centers and any other public or institutional building, in any residential or agricultural zone, shall be allowed the following signs: A. Churches: One wall sign, not to exceed thirty square feet in area and one bulletin board or announcement sign, not to exceed twenty-four square feet in area and ten feet in height. Any bulletin board Or announcement sign not anached flat against the building shall maintain a ten-foot setback from all streets. B. Other public and quasi-public uses: One wall sign, not to exceed thirty square feet in area and a bulletin board Or announcement sign not to exceed fifty square feet in area and twelve feet in height. Any bulletin board or announcement sign not anached flat against the building shall maintain a ten-foot setback from all streets. . C. Public and quasi-public special event signs: 1. Churches and other public and quasi.public uses may request a peI1llit for the temporary use of a sign announcing a special event. Wall Or freestanding signs of paper, cardboard, plastic or fabric are peI1llined; provided, that the zoning administrator finds that the copy, color, and design of the sign will not adversely affect the order, amenity, or residential enjoyment of the neighborhood in which it is located, 2. Special event signs shall be located on the premises of the institution Or organization having the special event, and shall be not mOre than five feet in height, nOr contain more than twenty-five square feet of sign area. Freestanding signs shall maintain a minimum ten-foot setback from any property line abutting upon a street right-of. way. One sign shall be allowed for each street frontage. 3. Upon application for a peI1llit, the applicant shaII submit a statement and diagram noting the nature of the special event, and indicating the location, size, copy and colors of the proposed sign. A permit for a special event sign shall be valid for seVen conse""tive days; and not more than six such peI1llits shall be issued to anyone institution or organization in a calendar year. (Ord 175B 91,1977; Ord 1575 91 (part), 1974; Ord 135691 (part), 1971; Ord 1212 91 (part), 1969; prior code 933.950(G)(5)). . 1303 (R 9/92) \J.-'0Ui- FR'tt 0: .~.. .. ....J ~ QJr~,~:~,.,=i OJ> CI7ULI\ '-!a\f."x- February 11, 1998 City Planning Commission City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Dear City Planning Commission Members, This morning it was brought to our attention by the Planning Department that banners which we periodically use, may be outside city codes. We had not been aware that we may be in violation of any code. Our intention has always been to be within codes and laws, and we will, of course, abide by whatever decision is made by the city in this matter. If our banner usage is outside city codes, we would like to request a waiver, allowing us to display such banners 5-6 times per year. The basis of our request rests upon the following: .The 4' by 8' banners are located on the corner of East J and Paseo del Rey, .immediately behind and above our permanent monument signage, hung upon specially fabricated metal poles. oThe banners are professionally made of vinyl and are either computer generated vinyl lettering or are hand painted by a professional sign painter, and are attractive and appropriate. oWe normally hang such banners 5-6 times per year, about 2 weeks per usage. oThe banners.are useful both to our church and our community, announcing events and activities for our community, such as inviting our neighbors to hear John Culea or Miles McPherson speak, announcing our Vacation Bible School, Fall Halloween Festival and Christmas concerts. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, ; Gary Bowman Pastor Randy Hasper Pastor Doug Whitmore Church Chairman LEADERSHIP TEAM DAVIE HELION . DEBORAH ANDERSON. MARY SHANK RANDY HASPER . MICHIKO LOHORN . GARY BOWMAN 795 EA5T J 5TREET . CHULA VI5TA, CA 9191D . 619421-7733 . FNJ. 619421-38b4