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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCVRC Reso 2010-009CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2010-009 RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF THE LAND USE PLAN AND THE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AMEND CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 19.81 THRU 19.87 WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (City) and the San Diego Unified Port District (Port District), in a collaborative effort with the community began working on a comprehensive Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan in 2002 ("Proposed Project"); and WHEREAS, the land azea, which is the subject matter of this resolution, is represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description is the Chula Vista Bayfront generally located west of Interstate 5, south ofthe Sweetwater Marsh, east of the San Diego Bay, and north of Palomar Street, including two territory islands one generally located south of State Route 54 between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, and the other generally located on the west end of Faivre Street (LCP Area); and WHEREAS, California State law requires that coastal cities adopt a Local Coastal Program (LCP) and said LCP must be certified by the California Coastal Commission before the LCP can become effective and implemented by the local jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the LCP is composed of a Land Use Plan and a Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the current Chula V ista LCP was certified by the California Coastal Commission on January I5, 1993 and amended by City of Chula Vista City Council Resolution No. 17036 and Ordinance No. 2546 on March 23, 1993; and WHEREAS, in 2005 the City of Chula Vista embazked on a process to amend the 1993 LCP as a result of updates to the San Diego Unified Port District Bayfront Master Plan during the past few years and a proposed land exchange between the San Diego Unified Port District and a private land owner: and WHEREAS, these conditions resulted in changes to 1) the Port District's and City's jurisdictional boundaries, 2) proposed development project, 3) land use designation, and 4) circulation/public access system within the Bayfront area, which together constitute the "Proposed LCP Amendment;" and WHEREAS, the Proposed LCP Amendment is contained in a document known as Local Coastal Program Amendment (attached in the staff report as Attachment 14 and on file at the Office of the City Clerk); and CVRC Resolution No. 2010-009 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Development Services Director set the time and place for a hearing on the Proposed 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 its mailing to property owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundazies of the property, at least 10 days prior to the heazing; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 1:00 p.m., May 18, 2010, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and the hearing was thereafter closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation does hereby make the following findings: I. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to Section 15096 (f) and (i) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, after having taken into account both oral and written testimony at the subject public hearing and after having utilized its independent judgment the City has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2005081077 as prepared by the San Diego Unified Port District and determined that the Final EIR was adequately prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The City has also made the requisite CEQA Findings of Fact pursuant to Section 15096 (h) of the CEQA Guidelines and has adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Proposed Project all of which is on file at the Office of the City Clerk and in the Development Services Department located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. II. GENERAL PLAN AND COASTAL ACT CONSISTENCY: The proposed amendment to the Local Coastal Program, consisting of the Land Use Plan and Specific Plan, is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the policies of the Coastal Act. The proposed amendment is based on sound planning principles and practices that will provide for the protection and conservation of sensitive natural resources. The amendment allows the transfer of development from the Sweetwater District to the Hazbor District, which is a previously developed and less sensitive azea of the Bayfront, leading to the development of a project that will minimize potential negative impacts. The amendment will also contribute to provide more direct access to the Bayfront and create better connection to the rest of the city and the region. This will open up the Bayfront for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The proposed amendment will be conducive to the development of the Bayfront and the creation of a world-class destination for residents and visitors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the Proposed LCP Amendment contained in a document CVRC Resolution No. 2010-009 Page 3 known as Local Coastal Program Amendment (attached in the staff report as Attachment 14 and on file at the Office of the City Clerk) incorporated herein by this reference. Presented by Deputy Ci Manager/Director of Development Services Approved as to form by Ba iesfeld ' y Attorn PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista, this 18th day of May 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Directors: Flores, Munoz, Paul, Reyes, Salas, and Lewis NAYS: Directors: None ABSENT: Directors: Desrochers ABSTAIN: Directors: None Christopher . Le ATTE~ lYc/~~ G~~~ ~osT'9 Eric C. Crockett, Secretary ~. ~ CVRC g ~ z STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ~ 06/15/2005 ~ C COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ~ o ao° ~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) ~l~~ °Ot'~A8° QO~~ pMENT CO I, Eric C. Crockett, Secretary of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Co(~blf'of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing CVRC Resolution No. 2010-009 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at a special meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation held on the 18th day of May 2010. Executed this 18th day of May 2010. !- z ~~c-Z'1~ Eric C. Crockett, Secretary