HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1978/11/21 Item 07, 07aCITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No.~ and 7a
For meeting of 11/21/78
Public hearing - Consideration of a revision to the General Plan to c ai-F nge
approximately three acres at the northeast and southeast quadrants of I-5
ITEM TITLE and H Street from Visitor Commercial to Thoroughfare Commercial
Resolution ~(~~ - Adopting a revision to the General Plan to change approximately
three acres at the northeast and southeast quadrants of I-5 and H Street from
Visitor Commercial to Thoroughfare Commercial
SUBMITTED BY Director of Planni~.
ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES N0~)
A. BACKGROUND
This item involves a proposed amendment. to the General Plan map to change approximately
3 acres at the northeast and southeast quadrants of I-5 and H Street from Visitor Commercial
to Thoroughfare Commercial (see exhibit A).
B. ANALYSIS
1. Existing land use and zoning.
The area under consideration for amendment is zoned C-V and C-V-P, and is developed
with four service stations (one vacant), two two-family dwellings, and railroad right-of-way
(see exhibit B).
2. Adjacent general plan designations:
North High Density Residential
South High Density Residential
East Thoroughfare Commercial
West Freeway and General Industrial
3. Adjacent land use and zoning:
North R-3 Two-family dwellings
South R-3 Mobile home park and apartments
East C-T Restaurant and grocery store
West I Freeway and Rohr Industries
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Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plats 2 Notification List
OtherRes. GPA-78-4 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on
FINANCIAL IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Concur with Planning Commission recommendation.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On October 25, 1978 the Planning Commission voted 5-0 (with one vacancy and one member
absent)to adopt the Negative Declaration on IS-78-84 and recommend that the City Council
revise the General Plan in accordance with Resolution GPA-78-4.
COUNCIL ACTION
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AGEfJDA ITEM N0, 7 and 7a
Meeting of 11/21/78
Supplemental page fdo. 2
4. Visitor Commercial acreage analysis.
There are presently 116 acres planned for visitor commercial development along the
I-5 freeway corridor, including 56 acres zoned C-V Visitor Commercial and 60 acres within
the Bayfront Area which are presently zoned P-C Planned Community. Of the 56 acres
zoned C-V, 16 acres are vacant and an additional 15 acres could be readily redeveloped
to visitor commercial use. It is apparent, therefore, that a substantial amount of acre-
age within the I-5 corridor has been planned for visitor commercial use and several sites
are appropriately zoned, vacant, and available for visitor commercial development.
5. Suitability for visitor commercial development.
Of the sizeable acreage planned for visitor commercial development along the I-5
corridor, we believe the subject property is by far the least suitable. Fragmented
into several small parcels and ownerships and bisected by a major traffic artery, the
property is not of sufficient size nor proper configuration to serve, as an integrated
visitor commercial area. Additionally, the City is committed to establishing the Bayfront
Area as the principle visitor commercial district within the South Bay, and this property
is'geographically and visually separated from that area by the I-5 freeway and Rohr
Industries.
6. Suitability for thoroughfare commercial development.
Although there is certainly no clear and present need for additional thoroughfare
commercial territory (there are presently 143 acres within the City zoned C-T, mainly
along Broadway), the General Plan text at page 25 recognizes that "H Street between
Broadway and Interstate 5 is another likely thoroughfare commercial area." In addition,
the thoroughfare commercial pattern has been firmly established along this section of H
Street, and the thoroughfare commercial designation is more responsive to the size and
configuration limitations of the property in question.
7. Action subsequent to the proposed General Plan amendment.
Approval of the General Plan amendment would authorize the rezoning of the subject
territory to C-T Thoroughfare Commercial. Due to the property's relationship to adjacent
dwelling units and the I-5 freeway onramp, and the existence of the "gater:ay" General
Plan designation on this section of H Street, any rezoning of the property should carry
the P Precise Plan P+lodifying District to insure that these factors are properly addressed
by development plans.
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RESOLUTION N0. GPA-78-4
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL A REVISION OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY
THREE ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST QUADRANTS OF I-5
AND H STREET FROM VISITOR COMMERCIAL TO THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Uista has an adopted General Plan, and
4JHEREAS, State law requires that zone designations of property be consistent
with the Genera] Plan, and
WHEREAS, Gordon S, Churchi11 requested consideration of a change in the
General Plan as a prerequisite to rezoning from C-V to C-T for the property located
on the north side of "H" Street between Colorado and Woodlawn Avenues, and
WHEREAS, the City included 2,5 acres of adjacent Visitor Commercial area
for consideration of redesignation to Thoroughfare Commercial, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing to
consider said revision to the General Plan, and notice of said hearing, together
with its purpose, was given by the publication in a newspaper of general circulation
in the City at least ten days prior to the date of said hearing, and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p.m.,
October 25, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, before the Planning Commission,
and said hearing was thereafter closed, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that in accordance with the findings
in the Negative Declaration on IS-78-84 the General Plan amendment will not have
any significant impact upon the environment, and adopted the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. From facts presented to the Commission, the Commission finds that public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice require a
revision to the General Plan for approximately 3 acres located at the northeast
and southeast quadrants of I-5 and "H" Street from Visitor Commercial to Thorough-
fare Commercial.
2. The findings of fact in support of said determination are as follows:
a. The General Plan text recognizes that "H"Street between Broadway
and I-5 is a likely thoroughfare commercial area.
b. The thoroughfare commercial pattern has been firmly established
along this section of "H" Street and the Thoroughfare Commercial
designation is more responsive to the size and configuration
limitations of the property in question,
3. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that said amend-
ment to the General Plan be adopted.
4, That this resolution be transmitted to the City Council,
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLAPJNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
this 25th day of October,-1978 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners Williams, R. Johnson, Pressutti, G. Johnson and O'Neill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Smith
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ATTEST:
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H St. & Colorado Ave. Commercial Center
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Project D~o~o.^.ent:
717 H Street
Gordon Churchill 1660 Hotel Circle
C~~S~ ~:0. IS-78-84
A. Project Setting
D~~TE: July 20, 1978
San Diego 92103
The project involves approximately 3 acres of developed property
along the north and south sides of H St. east of I-5. Existing
land uses include 2 small portions of railroad right-of-way, 2 two
family dwellings, 1 vacated service station and 3 operating service
stations. This area has been urbanized for sometime and is void
of any significant natural resources. There are no known geologic
hazards or adverse soil conditions within the immediate area. The
site is subject to acoustical impact from traffic on H St. and I-5.
B. Project Description
A private developer has requested the rezoning of a 26,000 sq. ft.
site located on the north side of H St. between Colorado and Woodlawn
Avenues from C-V-P to C-T and a related General Plan Amendment from
Commercial Visitor to Commercial Thoroughfare. The proponent proposes
the redevelopment of this property from a vacated service station
into~a small commercial center. The center will involve approximately
8,000 sq. ft. of commercial floor area. Single story construction
is proposed. No substantial grading is planned.
Since the receipt of this request, a staff analysis of the site and
adjacent area has been undertaken and resulted in the consideration
of a General Plan Amendment involving the entire visitor commercial
area at the H St. interchange with~I-5 and related rezoning from
C-V and C-V-P to C-T. Due to the projects location adjacent to the
H St. Gateway, it was also found that rezoning of the subject property
should carry the "P". precise plan modifying district. This district
will ensure compliance with requirements of the Scenic Highways
Element of the General Plan.
C. Compatibility with zoning and plans
The subject area is zoned C-V and C-V-P which is consistent with the
current land use designation of commercial visitor for the same area.
The project involves a General Plan Amendment and rezoning which
would also be compatible with the adjacent land use designation on
the General Plan and land uses currently in the area. This project
could be in direct conflict however, with the proposed MTDB plan
involving the proposed H St. transit station and parking facilities
which would be located on the north side of H St., east of the
existing railroad right-of-way.
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1. The project area has been urbanized for many years and is
void of any significant natural or man-made resources. There
are no geologic hazards or adverse soil conditions known to
be present in the immediate area.
2. The proposed project involving a rezoning, commercial
development and general plan amendment is in conformance with
the land use element of the General Plan.
3. The project is not anticipated to create any impacts which
could interact to create any substantial adverse effect on the
environment.
4. The project is not expected to result in any substantial
vehicle traffic nor related emissions or noise. No health
hazard willoccur.
E. Individuals and organizations consulted
City of Chula Vista Planning Dept.
Eng. Dept.
Fire Dept.
Gordon Churchill - Agency for applicant
Metropolitan Transit Development Board
NOTE: When a specific site plan becomes available for the proposed
commercial center, the applicant should submit a copy to the
Environmental Review Committee for further review to insure
that no impact will result due to siting.
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