HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1977/11/15 Item 06, 06ACITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6, 6a
For meeting of 11 /1 F, 7~
Public hearing - Consideration of an amendment to the General Plan Diagram to
ITEM TITLE change the designation of four identified areas from High Density Residential
to Medium Density Residential
Resolution 8885 - Amending the General Plan Diagram to change the designation of
four identified areas from H' Density Residential to Medium Density Residenti.
SUBMITTED BY Director of Plannin , '~
ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S REQUIRED YES_ N0~)
A. BACKGROUND
1. The following properties were recently rezoned from R-3 to R-1 and R-2 as a result
of a study of "neighborhoods-in-transition" in the Central Chula Vista Community:
a. Approximately 4.0 acres located at the southwest quadrant of Fifth Avenue
and "C" Street.
b. Approximately 18.0 acres located south of "D" Street, between Fourth and
Fifth Avenues.
c. Approximately 16.0 acres located south of "F" Street, between Fifth Avenue
and Broadway.
d. Approximately 1.5 acres located at the westerly terminus of Sea Vale Street,
north of Third Avenue.
2. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that GFA78-1 a, b, and c, are
categorically exempt from environmental review under the class 3a exemption provisions of
the Environmental Review Policy. The Environmental Review Coordinator has also determined
that Initial Study IS-76-46, which resulted in a finding of no significant environmental
impact, may be applied to GPA-78-1 d.
B. ANALYSIS
During the course of the aforementioned "neighborhoods-in-transition" study, the areas in
question were found to exhibit a particularly sound, orderly and stable single or two
family residential fabric. In order to protect said fabric from multiple family incursions,
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Agreement Resolution, Ordinance_ Platte Notification List_
OtherRes. GPA-78-1 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on
FINANCIAL IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Concur with Planning Commission recommendation.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On October 26 the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council
amend the General Plan Diagram in accordance with Resolution GPA-78-1.
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AGENDA ITEM N0. 6,6a
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and the resultant disruptive and erosive effects thereof, the City Council rezoned these
several neighborhoods from R-3 to R-1 and R-2. It is now appropriate, therefore, to amend
the General Plan Diagram from "High Density Residential" to "Medium Density Residential"
to reflect the desired residential density of these neighborhoods, and to implement the
policies of the General Plan as they relate to the preservation and enhancement of existing,
sound residential areas.
RESOLUTION N0. GPA-78-1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COD1PIISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL AN AD1ENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM TO CHANGE
THE DESIGNATION OF FOUR IDENTIFIED AREAS FROM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has an adopted General Plan, and
WHEREAS, State Law requires that zone designations of property conform to the
General Plan land use designation, and
WHEREAS, land use studies conducted by the City Planning Department in 1977
resulted in the adoption of change of zone from R-3 to R-1 and R-2 for the following
areas (as shown on the attached Exhibit 1):
a. Approximately 4.0 acres located at the southwest quadrant of Fifth
Avenue and "C" Street.
b. Approximately 18.0 acres located south of "D" Street, between
Fourth and Fifth Avenues,
c. Approximately 16.0 acres located south of "F" Street, between
Fifth Avenue and Broadway.
d. Approximately 1.5 acres located at the westerly terminus of Sea Vale
Street, north of Third Avenue.
4dHEREAS, the City Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing to
consider a revision of the General Plan to change the designation of the subject
areas from High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, 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 10 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 26,
1977, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, before the Planning Commission and said
hearing was thereafter closed, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed change in designation for
areas a, b, and c is categorically exempt from environmental review under the class 3a
exemption provisions of the Chula Vista Environmental Review Policy, and that
Initial Study, IS-76-46, which resulted in a finding of no significant environmental
impact, is applicable to area d.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. From facts presented to the Commission, the Commission finds that public
necessity, convenience and general welfare require the adoption of an amendment to
the General Plan diagram to change the designation of the four identified areas from
High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.
2. Findings of fact in support of said determination are as follows:
a. The areas in question exhibit a sound, orderly and stable single
and two famil y residential fabric. The General Plan recognizes
the need to preserve and enhance such existing and sound residential
areas, therefore, the General Plan diagram should be amended from
High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential to reflect
the most appropriate and desirable use of the property.
b. This amendment to the Plan Diagram of the General Plan brings the
general planning and zoning of the subject areas into a state of
consistency, in compliance with the provisions of Section 65860
of the Government Code.
3. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that said amendment
to the General Plan be adopted.
4. That this resolution be transmitted to the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this
26th day of October, 1977 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners O'Neill, Renneisen, R. Johnson, Chandler, Pressutti and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner R. Johnson
/ r Chairman
ATTEST:
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July 9, 1976
T0: Members of the Environmental Review Committee
FROM: Douglas D. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinatos~ '
SUBJECT: IS-76-46 Sea Vale Rezoning, R-3 to R-1
A. Background
Certain single family residential neighborhoods within the Central
Chula Vista community are zoned R-3, and have experienced piecemeal
-. --apartment house development. This unplanned mixture of dwelling
types and the resultant increase in residential density have had
an erosive effect upon the residential enjoyment of the single fam-
ily residents of the said neighborhoods.
The City Council has expressed concern over the aforementioned ero-
sion of residential enjoyment, and has requested folloca-up propo-
sals on several measures recommended by staff to help solve the
"neighborhoods-in-transition" problem. These matters include the
discouragement of premature replanning and rezoning of older stable
single family residential neighborhoods for high density develop-
- meet; the rezoning of some older, stable single family enclaves
which have been prematurely or improperly zoned for multiple family
development.
The subject rezoning proposal is the second in a series of recom-
mended actions designed to rezone several sound, orderly, and
stable "R-3" single family enclaves to "R-1", or other appropriate
zone.
B. Recommendation
Adopt this staff report and evaluation form and recommend that the
Planning Commission and City Council find that the project will
not adversely affect the environment.
C. Project Settin
The site involves approximately 1.95 acres located at the westerly
terminus of Sea Vale Street, northerly of Third Avenue extension
and is currently developed with two single family homes. Adjacent
land uses include single family dcaellings to the east of the site
and vacant land to the north,.south -and west which are currently
zoned R-1, R-3-G-D and C-O respectively.
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feet south of the Sweetwater
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west to the east, creating a
vertical slope at the western
The preliminary San Diego County soils interpretation study indi-
cates that expansive soils, rated severe, are present on site.
Although erodible soils were not cited in that same study, the
severity of the slopes in combination with expansive soils would
indicate the potential for erosion.
An earthquake fault, inferred by photographic evidence, is sus-
pected of existing approximately 180 feet to the west of the pro-
perty. In the event of ground rupture or substantial ground
shaking potential for slope slippage should be considered.
On site biological resources involve ornamental landscaping, native
- -grasses-and-numerous mature-cedar and eucalyptus trees. .The site
- appears to be void of any rare endangered plant or animal lift. No
known historical or archaeological resources are present.
D. Project Description
The project consists of rezoning the subject property from R-3, mul-
tiple family, to R-l, single family, which will provide consistence
between zoning and current land use. The R-3 zoning would permit
. a maximum of 40 d:aelling units while the proposed R-1 would allow
' a maximum of four additional units.
E. Findings
1. The project will not have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment in that it will provide consistency between
the zoning and current land use of the subject property.
2. The subject rezoning will assist in preserving the environ-
mental quality of this central Chula Vista community and is
.consistent with the long-term environmental goals of the
General Plan.
3. The project does not involve the installation of any facili-
ties nor will it facilitate growth within the adjacent area.
4. This project is a discretionary act on the part of the muni-
cipality and no impact causing any adverse effect on human
beings is anticipated.
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