HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1992-2525 ORDINANCE NO. 2525
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ZONING CERTAIN DESIGNATED PROPERTY ON THE WESTERLY SHORE
OF LOWER OTAY LAKE AS AGRICULTURAL-IO0, AND FINDING THAT
SUCH ZONING ACTIVITY IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, property consisting of approximately 100 acres located in the City
of Chula Vista generally located between Wueste Road and the 480 foot contour
level of the Lower Otay Lake Reservoir bounded on the south by the territorial
boundary of the City of Chula Vista and on the north by a hypothetical extension
of Otay Lakes Road, diagrammatically presented on the small area map attached
hereto as Exhibit A, ("Property") is currently not zoned by the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Property is currently owned by the City of San Diego; and,
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a zoning action was filed with the
Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on May 21, 1992, by the City of
Chula Vista; and,
WHEREAS, said application requested the zoning of approximately 100 acres
constituting most of the westerly shore of Lower Otay Lake to A-IO0 (Agricultural
Zone, lO0-acre minimum parcel size); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on
said zoning 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 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries
of the proper{y! at least ten days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing by the Planning Commission was held at the time and
place as advertised, namely 7:00 p.m., July 8, 1992, in the Council Chambers, 276
Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter
closed; and,
WHEREAS, from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the
Commission has determined that the zoning is consistent with the City of Chula
Vista General Plan and that public necessity, convenience, general welfare and
good zoning practice support the zoning to A-iO0; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission passes and approved this application on
July 8, 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows:
SECTION 1. Exempt as Minor Alteration in Land Use.
This particular zoning activity is an activity exempt from
environmental review under Section 15305 of the CEQA
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Guidelines on the basis of the fact that the impression of an
A-IO0 zone will constitute a minor alteration in land use
inasmuch as the only permissible use under the County's pre-
existing zoning scheme was agricultural, and inasmuch as the
actual use thereof was and continues to be a less
environmentally intense use; and,
SECTION 2. Exempt as Permitting Limited Numbers of New Small Structures.
This particular rezoning activity is an activity exempt from
environmental review under Section 15303, Class 3, of the CEQA
Guidelines on the basis of the fact that the impression of an
A-IO0 zone will permit the construction of only a limited
numbers of new, small facilities or structures such as the
construction of not more than three single-family residences.
SECTION 3. Zoning.
The Property is hereby zoned Agricultural with a lO0-acre
minimum parcel size, to wit: A-IO0.
Presented by Approved as to form ~
Robert A. Leiter aard ~/~
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Di rector of P1 anning City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 4th day of August, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Grasser Horton, Malcolm, Moore,
Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
SS~.
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
B~. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2525 had its first reading on
July 28, 1992, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said
City Council held on the 4th day of August, 1992.
Executed this 4th day of August, 1992.