HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1988-13718 --- RESOLUTION NO. 13718
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION IS-88-28 AND APPROVING
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 34 FOR
THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF
WATERTANKS AT ROHR INDUSTRIES
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Local Coastal Program (LCP) has
been certified by the California Coastal Commission; and
WHEREAS, said LCP includes coastal development procedures determined
by the Commission to be legally adequate for the issuance of Coastal
Development Permits and the City of Chula Vista has assumed permit authority
of the Chula Vista Coastal Zone; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed and held on
August 2, 1988, in accordance with said procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, as "approving
authority" has reviewed and considered the information contained in IS-88-28.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
Chula Vista as follows:
A. The City Council hereby adopts Negative Declaration IS-88-28
attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
B. Based on the following findings, the City Council hereby finds
that the proposed demolition and reconstruction of watertanks at Rohr
Industries subject to conditions listed in Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated herein as though fully set forth, is consistent with the policies
of the Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Program.
FINDINGS:
1. The project site is not located adjacent to the San Diego Bay
or any other water-oriented resource, therefore, the project site does not
afford the opportunity for public access to any water-related recreational
use and is not inconsistent with public access policies of the Coastal Act.
State-wide and regional interpretive guidelines have been reviewed and the
proposed project has been found to be in conformance with the public access
and public recreational policies in Chapter 3 of the Public Resources Code.
2. The proposed project will result in an upgrade of current fire
service to the existing Rohr facility and will provide aesthetic enhancement
of the watertank area. Landscaping is required as a condition of approval
~d complies with the standards set forth in the Chula Vista Bayfront Local
astal Program.
3. The applicant has consulted with the California Regional Water
lity Control Board which found that no adverse effects on water quality
,~11 result from the project as proposed.
4. The project is a replacement facility and will not generate
any additional vehicle trips to or from the site; therefore, no impact on
Bayfront traffic circulation will result from implementation.
C. The City Council of the City of Chula vista hereby authorizes
the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. 34 subject to the conditions
listed in Exhibit B.
Submitted_b~ Approved as to form by
Paul G. Desrochers Thomas J. Harron L,~']
Community Development Director City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
-~UL /ISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 2nd dOy Of August
, 88 , by the following vote, to-wit:
fES: Councilmembers Malcolm, Cox, Moore, McCandliss, Nader
~,YES: Councilmembers None
BSTAIN: Councilmembers None
BSENT: Counc i 1 members None
Mo/~the City of Chulo Visto
rTEST ~ ~' ~
~" City Clerk
'ATi : CALIFORNIA )
)UNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
rY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chulo Visto, Colifornio,
) HEREBY CERTIFY thor the obove ond foregoing is 0 full, true ond correct copy of
RESOLUTION N0. 13718 ,ond thor the some hos not been omended or repeoled
.TED
City Clerk
CI1Y OF
CHULA VISTA
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,negative declaration-- EXI i;BiT A
'OJECT NAME: Private Fire Protection Water Tank and Pump House
PROJECT LOCATION: North of West "j" Street and West of the SDG&E Easement
PROJECT APPLICANT: Rohr Industries, Inc.
CASE NO: IS-88-28 DATE: November 25, 1987
A. Project Setting
The project site is located within the Rohr Industries property,
specifically on the north side of West "J" Street to the west of the SDG&E
transmission line easement. The project site is within the Coastal Zone.
There are no known substantial geological hazards known to be present. A
soils report was completed for the project, which located the water table
at about 4-1/2' below the surface level. It is not anticipated that the
soil types and ground water land will result in any substantial potential
for liquefaction.
The soils on the site, with some remedial work, can accommodate the
proposed project. There will be 4-5 inches of settlement under the
proposed facility on a long-term basis.
The project site is within the 500-year flood plain but is not within the
lO0-year flood plain nor will it generate any significant increase in
runoff and will not alter any existing drainage patterns.
The project is located near West "J" Street which is a scenic route on the
Scenic Route Element of the General Plan.
B. Project Description
The project consists of the replacement of two existing 120,000 gallon
capacity private fire protection water tanks and pump house with a single
3UO,O00 gallon capacity tank to serve essentially the same purpose. The
existing tanks are 26 feet high while the new tank would be 21 feet high.
The diameter of the existing tanks is about 35' while the proposed tank is
about 60' in diameter. The existing pump house is a lO' x 20 structure
which is proposed to be replaced by all' x 9'-6" structure.
The tank structure would be built of prestressed concrete at a 70' setback
from West "J" Street. The pump house will be constructed of corregated
steel panels.
city of chula vista planning department CI~'OF
environmental review section (~HL!LAt VIS']'A
Discretionary permits required for the project include Design Review,
Owner Participation Agreement, Coastal Development Permit, and Gra~,ng
Permit.
C. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans
The ~roposed project is consistent with the General Industrial designation
of the property on the General P1 an and Coastal Plan and program and the
Industrial Zoning of the property.
D, Identification of Environmental Effects
1. The project site is located in an area of adverse soil conditions and
high ground water, If specifications of the project soils report are
followed, which is a standard development regulation, no significant
impacts will result.
2. West "j" Street, which adjoins the property, is designated as a
scenic route in the General Plan. Development of the property will
be subject to design review and therefore given the tank setback and
height and development regulations, no significant impacts on the
scenic route are anticipated. The landscaping plans for the property
will also be subject to approval of the City's Landscape Architect,
E, Findings of Insignificant Impact
1. The project site does contain some adverse soil conditions which C~ln
be mitigated through standard development regulations, There arl
known other natural resources or hazards know to exist on the s.~e
that will be significantly impacted by the proposed project.
2. The project will com~ly with the scenic route element of the General
Plan along with all other long-range goals of the City of Chula
Vista. Therefore, no short-term goals will be achieved to the
disadvantage of long-term goals.
3. The environmental impacts of the proposed project are so minimal that
there will be no substantial cumulative environmental impact.
4. The project will not result in the emission of any air or water
contaminant, nor any noise or vibration which could adversely effect
~eople. The project will be subject to initial and continuous
compliance with the City's performance standards.
F. Consultation
1. Individuals and Organizations
City of Chula Vista: Julie Schilling, Assistant Planner
Roger Daoust, Senior Civil Engineer
William Wheeler, Building and Housing Department
Carol Gove, Fire Marshal
Mike Donnelly, Associate Traffic Engineer
Applicant's Agent: Mike Schulman
Paul N. Sukos
P. O. Box 878
Mail Zone 29-C
Chula Vista, CA 92012
2. Documents
Chula Vista General Plan
Municipal Code
Soils Investigation, Benton Engineering Inc.
Project No. 87-5-21A, June 29, 1987
The Initial Study application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of
no significant impact are on file and available for public review at the Chula
Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010.
~~L ~ RDINATORI~ R
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city of chula vista planning department CF[YOF
environmental review section CHUJj~t VlS
Exhibit B
Rohr Watertank
August 2, 1988
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 34
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant shall install landscaping materials required by the
Redevelopment Agency in Resolution No. 935 dated July 26, 1988.
2. All earthwork shall be conducted and completed between the dates of
April 1 and November I in accordance with the regulations of the Chula Vista
Bayfront Local Coastal Program.
I, Arthur O. Sellgren, authorized representative for Rohr Industries,
have read and understand these conditions of approval as required by the
City Council as they pertain to the construction of a 300,000 gallon watertank
to be located at the southeast corner of the Rohr Industrial complex and agree
that these conditions be incorporated into the project approval.
APPL I CANT
Arthur O. Sel 1 gren
Representative for Rohr Industries
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SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
505 GARRETT AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 2328
CHUL. A VISTA CAL~IFORNIA 92012-2328
(619) 4204413 GOVERNING BOARD
SIDNEY J. COLVIN, CHAIRMAN
WAYNE W. SMITH
MARGARET A WELSH
RY~iq~~~"~* WANDA AVERY
TREASURER
NO"/1 ? 1987 JoAN s. FO~,LER
November 17, 1987 CONTROLLER-SECRETARY
p~NRtRG DEPAP, TMERT
C~LILA ',/tSTR, CALt~'O~RI~
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 92010
Attention: Mr. Douglas D. Reid
Environmental Review Coordinator
Subject: INITIA~ STUDY - ROHR INDUSTRIES
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COORDI~IATOR
Dear Mr. Reid:
We have reviewed the Notice of Initial Study and find no
significant impacts to our agency.
Very truly yours,
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
Richard A. Reynolds
Chief Engineer
RAR:JEG:ln
NLT3:ROHR
ROUTING FORM
FNOV' '4 98T
DATE: November 2, 1987
Current Plng. Engineering Dept. Building Dept.
To: A va.ce Pl.g.R. Dao.st
Fire Oept.
Other
FROM: F~ Environmental Review Coordinator
SUBJECT: ~ Application for Initial Study (DP-450 /FA- 284 /IS- 88-28 )
F'~ Preliminary Draft EIR (DP__/FB-__/EIR- )
['~ Review of a Draft EIR (DP__/FB-__/EIR- )
F'~ R~view of Environmental Review Record (FC-__/ERR- )
The project consists of: The project consists of the replacement of two,
120,000 gallon water tank & pump house with a
300,000 gallon water tank, pump house and
appurtenant work
Location: West of Bay Blvd., North of W. "j" Street'
Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 11/9/87
Please submit all time incurred for this document below:
Date Person Time
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3. Schools ~-2v}~ "
If the proposed project is residential, please complete the following:
Current Current Students Generated
School Attendance Capacity From Project
Elementary
Jr. High
Sr. High
4. Aesthetics
Does the project contain features which could be construed to be at a
variance from nearby features due to bulk, form, texture or color? /If
so, please describe.) ~
5. Energy Consumption
Provide the estimated consumption by the proposed project of the following
sources:
Electricity Iper year) rd~.n~ __
Natural Gas {per year) ~y'~/x~-
Water (per day) ~.~ ~t-~j.~
6. Remarks:
Director ~Pla~ni.g 'or~epreSentative Date
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Case No. f~-ga>
CITY DATA
F. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. Current Zoning on site:
North
South
East
West
Does the project conform to the current zoning?
2. General Plan land use
designation on site: _
North i~
South /~_~.]~ _ ~/z~n.
East _2~y.,,~
West
Is the project compatible with the General Plan Land Use Diagram?
Is the project area designated for conservation or open space or adjacent
to an area so designated?
the scenic quality of Chula Vista.)
How many acres of developed parkland are within the Park Service District
of this project as shown in the Parks and Recreation Element of the
General Plan?
What is the current park acreage requirements in the Park Service
District?
How many acres of parkland are necessary to serve the proposed project?
(2AC/IO00 pop.)
Does the project site provide access to or have the potential to provide
access to any mineral resource? (If so, describe in detail.)
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G. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1. Drainage
a. Is the project site within a flood plain? YEs./T [~ &ullttfAI l:ttE
FLOOD 8OUMD~Y - ~oM~
b. ~fil the projec~ be subject .to any existing flooding hazards?
c. ~ the project crea~e any ~fiOod~ng hazards? ~,
d. What ~s ~he location and description o~ existing on-s~te
drainage facilities? M~- ~JE~T ~lt& ~OT ~EM~ ~M~51~NIF~,
IMC~EAS~ IM ~UMOFF AND ~F~ MO~ A~EAR Tb ALT~
e. re t ey a~quate to serve the project?
f.~hat js the location and description of existing off-rite
drainage fadl~ties? ~
g. APe they adequate to serve the project? ~A
~, 2. TPansportat~on
a. What roads provide primary access to the project?
EXISTING ~AF~IC
r e e a
c. What is the ADT and estimated level of service before and after
project completion?
Before After
A.D.T. /q~
L.O.S.
d. Are the primary access roads adequate to serve the project?
If not, explain briefly.
e. Will it be necessary that additional dedication, widening and/or
improvement be made to existing streets?
~ If so, specify the general nature of the necessary actions.
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Case No. FS ~,~" '
3. Geology
a. Is the project site subject to:
Known or suspected fault hazardsi)/k//~f/<A/D~//J -
Liquefaction? ~EPO~T ~ID ~T ~D~
Landslide or slippage? - ~
b. Is an engineering geolo~ report necessary to evaluate the
project?
4. Soils
a. Are there any anticipated adverse soil conditions on the project
site? . y~.
b, If yes, what are these adverse soil conditions?
c, ~s a se~s ~epo~ necessaFy. - rov',d a
5. L6nd Fo~m
a. ~ha~ ~s ~he average na~u~a~ s~ope o~ ~he s~e?
b. ~ha~ ~s ~he maximum n~a~ s~ope of ~he s~e? FLAT
6. No~se
A~e ~he~e an~ ~aff~c-~e~ed no~se ~eve~s ~mpac~n~ ~he s~e ~ha~
~e s~gni~c~n~ enough ~o ~us~ tha~ ~ no~se ena~s~s be ~equ~ed
of th~ applicant?
../.
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_ Case No.
7. Air Quality
If there is any direct or indirect automobile usage associated with
this project, complete the following:
Total Vehicle
Trips Emission Grams of
(per day) Factor Pollution
CO OT X 118.3 = 0
Hydrocarbons 0 X 18.3 = 0
NOX (NO2) C) X 20.0 =
Particulates (~) X 1.5 :
Sulfur C) X .78 =
8. Waste Generation
How much solid and liquid (sewage) waste will be generated by the
proposed project per day?
Solid 0 Liquid C)
What is the location and size of existing sewer lines on or adjacent
to the site?/L/A- Pk~I~C~ W/Z]~ /({0~ ~EAYE~?~?"~Z
Are they adequate to serve the proposed project?A/A
9. Public Facilities/Resources Impact
If the project could exceed the threshold of having any possible
significant impact on the environment, please identify the public
facilities/resources and/or hazards and describe the adverse impact.
(Include any potential to attain and/or exceed the capacity of any
public street, sewer, culvert, etc. serving the project area.)
Remarks/necessary mitigation measures
C i ty ~ sentati ve '
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EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
CASE NO. 15/S> -
I. Analysis (Provide in Section J an explanation of mitigation proposed for
all significant or potentially significant impacts.)
YES POTENTIAL
1. Geology
a. Is the project site subject to any substantial
hazards, such as earthquakes, landsliding, or
liquefaction?
b. Could the project result in:
Significant unstable earth conditions or
changes in geological substructure?
A significant modification of any unique
geological features?
Exposure of people or property to significant
geologic hazards?
2. Soils
a.Does the project s~te contain any soils which
are expansive, alluvial or highly erodible?
b. Could the project result in:
A significant increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off-site?
A significant amount of siltation?
3. Ground Water
a. Is the project site over or near any
accessible ground ~vater resources?
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YES POTENTIAL
~ b. Could the project result in:
A significant change in quantity or quality
of ground water?
A significant alteration of direction or rate
of flow of ground water?
Any other significant affect on ground water?
4. Drainage
a. Is the project si~b,~e~.~ inundation?
b. Could the project result in:
A significant change in absorption rates,
drainage patterns or the rate of amount of
surface runoff?
Any increase in runoff beyond the capacity
of any natural water-way or man-made facility
either on-site or downstream?
Alterations to the course or flow of flood
waters?
Change in amount of surface water in any
water body?
Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as, flooding or tidal
waves?
5. Resources
Could the project result in:
Limiting access to any significant
mineral resources ~,~hich can be
economically extracted?
The significant reduction of currently or
potentially productive agricultural lands?
6. Land Form
Could the project result in a substantial change,
in topography or ground surface relief features?
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YES POTENTIAL
7. Air Quality
a. Is the project subject to an air quality impact
from a nearby stationary or mobile source?
b. Could the project result in:
A significant emission of odors, fumes,
or smoke?
Emissions which could degrade the ambient
air quality?
Exacerbation or a violation of any National
or State ambient air quality standard?
Interference with the maintenance. of
standard air quality?
The substantial alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any significant
change in climate either locally or
regionally?
A violation of the revised regional air
quality strategies (RAQS)?
8. Water Quality
Could the project result in a detrimental
effect on bay water quality, lake water
quality or public wa~er supplies? _
9. Noise
a. Is the project site subject to any
unacceptable noise impacts from nearby
mobile or stationary sources?
b. Could the project directly or indirectly
result in a significant increase in
ambient noise levels?
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YES POTENTIAL
lO. Biology
a. Could the project directly or indirectly
affect a rare, endangered or endemic species
of animal, plant or other wildlife; the
habitat of such species; or cause interference
with the movement of any resident or migratory
wildlife?
b. Will the project introduce domestic or other
animals into an area which could affect a
rare, endangered or endemic species?
ll. Cultural ReSources
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of
or the destruction of a prehistoric, historic,
archaeological or paleontological resource?
b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historical building, structure, or object?
c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause
a physical change which would affect unique
ethnic or cultural values?
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses viithin the
potential impact area?
12. Land Use
a. Is the project clearly inconsistent with
the following elements of the General Plan?
Land Use
Circulation
Scenic Highways
Conservation
Housing
Noise
Park and Recreation
Open Space
Safety
Seismic Safety
Public Facilities
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YES POTENTIAL
b. Is the project inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Regional Plan?...
13. Aesthetics
a. Could the project result in:
Degradation of community aesthetics by
imposing structures, colors, forms or lights
widely at variance with prevailing community
standards
Obstruction of any scenic view or vista
open to the public?
Will the proposal result in a new light
source or glare?
14. Social
a. Could the project result in:
The displacement of residents or people
employed at the site? __
A significant change in density or growth
rate in the area?
The substantial demand for additional housing
or affect existing housing?
15. Community Infrastructure
a. Could the project inhibit the ability of the
urban support system to provide adequate
support for the community or this project?
b. Could the project result in a deterioration
of any of the following services?
Fire Protection
Police Protection
Schools '
Parks or Recreational Facilities
Maintenance of Public Facilities
Including Roads
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YES POTENTIAL
16. Energy
Could the project result in:
Wasteful, inefficient or unnecessary consumption
of energy?
A significant increase in demand on existing
sources of energy?
A failure to conserve energy, water or other
resources?
17. Utilities
Could the project result in a need for new systems
or alternatives to the following utilities:
Power or natural gas
Communications systems
Water
Sewer or septic tanks
Solid waste & disposal
18. Human Heal th
Could the project result in the creation of any
health hazard or potential health hazard?
19. Transportation/Access
Could the project result .in:
A significant change in existing traffic
patterns?
An increase in traffic that could substantially
lower the service level of any street or highway
below an acceptable level?
20. Natural Resources
Could the project result in a substantial
depletion of non-rene~able natural resources?
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YES POTENT"'
21. Risk of Upset
Will proposals involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release of any
hazardous substances lincluding, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident or
upset condition?
b. Possible interference with an emergency
plan or an emergency evacuation plan?
22. Growth Inducement
Could the service requirements of the project
result in secondary projects that would have a
growth inducing influence and could have a
cumulative effect of a significant level?
23. Mandatory Findings of Significance
a. Does the project have a potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, or curtail
the diversity of the environment?..
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term to the disadvantage
of long-term environmental goals? /A short
term impact on the environment is one which
occurs in the relatiyely brief, definitive
period of time, while long-term impacts
will endure well into the future.)
c. Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively con-
siderable? (Cumulatively considerable means
that the incremental effects of an individual
project are considerable when vie~.~ed in connec-
tion with the effects of past project, the
effects of other current projects and the
effects of probable future projects.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
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J. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES
The following project revisions or mitigation measures have been
incorporated into the project and will be implemented during the
design, construction or operation of the project:
Project Proponent
Date
/sf/Y
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K. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial study:
~tt is recommended that the decision making authority find that
he proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is hereby forwarded to
the decision making authority for consideration and adoption.
It is recommended that the decision making authority find that
'although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this
case because the MITIGATID~ MEASURES described above have been
ADDED to the project and a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION is
hereby forwarded to the decision making authority for
consideration and adoption.
It is found that the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment, and an. ENVIRONMENTAL I)~IPACT REPORT is
required to evaluate the issues identified in this Initial Study.
It is found that further information will be necessary to
determine any environmental significance resulting from the
project and the technical information listed below is required
prior to any determination.
EnvironmentSReview CoordinaTor Date f ' ' ·
%¢PC O169P
Section $V: NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Under certain circumstances, additional material may be required prior to
--Issuance of a coastal development penntt. For example, where offers of public
,ccess or open space dedication are required pursuant to the Local Coastal
Program, preliminary title reports, land surveys, legal descriptions,
subordination agreements, and other agreements may be required prior to
tssuance of the penntt.
Section V: AUTHORIZATION OF AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE
Z hereby auttcrize P~ul N. Sackos to act as my agent or
representative a:~d to bl nd me in all ~atters concerning this application.
Rohr. Industries, Inc.
Signature of applicant(s)
Section VI: CERTIFICATION
1. I hereby certify that I have read this completed application and that, to
the best of nXY knowledge, the information in this application and all
_. attached appendices and exhibits are complete and correct. I understand
that any willful misstatements or omissions of required information or of
any information subsequently requested by the City of Chula Vista maY be
grounds for denial of the penntt application, for suspension or revocation
of a permit issued on the basis of these or subsequent representations, or
for seeking of such further relief as may be proper for the City of Chula
Vista.
2. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the Standard Conditions
for Approved Permits contained in Section IV.C of the BaYfront Specific
Plan/Coastal Development Application Permit Procedures Manual.
3. I heroby authorize representatives of the City of Chula Vista to conduct
site inspections on my property. Unless arranged otherwise, these site
inspections shall occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and S:OO p.m.
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 16
Meeting Date 8/2/88
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: Considering Coastal Development Permit
Application No. 34 for the construction of a 300,000 gallon
water storage tank
Resolution/ST/2( Authorizing issuance of Coastal
Development Permit No. 34
\
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director ~1
REVIEWED BY: City Managerg~..~ (4/5ths Vote: YES__No X )
Rohr Industries has submitted a Coastal Development Permit application for
the construction of a 300,000 gallon water storage tank and the demolition
of two existing, wooden storage tanks.
Negative Declaration IS-88-28 was issued for this project. The Design Review
Committee reviewed the proposal and the Redevelopment Agency approved the
project subject to conditions. The project is located within the non-appealable
~.a of the Coastal Zone and requires Coastal Development Permit review.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and consider public testimony; and,
2. Adopt the attached resolution:
a. Adopting Negative Declaration IS-88-28; and
b. Issuing Coastal Development Permit No. 34 subject to conditions
listed in Exhibit B of the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant proposes to demolish two existing watertanks and a pumphouse
and replace them with a single, larger tank and pumphouse. The existing tanks
are older, wooden, above-ground units that are 26 feet high and 35 feet in
diameter. They are located in the southeast section of Rohr's Industrial
site close to the "J~' Street/Bay Boulevard Street intersection.
The new replacement tank will be located within the vicinity of the existing
tanks about 70 feet north of "J" Street. It will be 22.5 feet high and 50 feet
..i,n diameter and constructed of concrete. Its capacity will be 300,000 gallons,
ich exceeds the combined 240,000 gallon capacity of the older tanks.
Page 2, Item 16
Meeting Date 8/2/88
The project is very visible due to its scale and prominent location adjacent
I~- the "J" Street entry into the Bayfront. This entry is designated as a
~teway" to the City in the Scenic Highway Element of the General Plan and
the Local Coastal Program; therefore, appropriate landscaping has been
required as a condition of permit approval.
FINDINGS:
Based on the following findings, the proposed demolition of existing
watertanks and construction of a 300,000 gallon concrete tank, subject to
conditions listed in Exhibit B of the attached resolution, is found to be
consistent with the policies of the certified Chula Vista Bayfront Local
Coastal Program:
1. The project site is not located adjacent to the San Diego Bay or any
other water-oriented resource, therefore, the project site does not afford
the opportunity for public access to any water-related recreational use and
is not inconsistent with public access policies of the Coastal Act.
State-wide and regional interpretive guidelines have been reviewed and the
proposed project has been found to be in conformance with the public access
and public recreational policies in Chapter 3 of the Public Resources Code.
2. The proposed project will result in an upgrade of current fire service
to the existing Rohr facility and will provide aesthetic enhancement of the
watertank area. Landscaping is required as a condition of approval and
~mplies with the standards set forth in the Chula Vista Bayfront Local
stal Program.
3. The applicant has consulted with the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board which found that no adverse effects on water quality will result
from the project as proposed.
4. The project is a replacement facility and will not generate any
additional vehicle trips to or from the site; therefore, no impact on Bayfront
traffic circulation will result from implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
~Ci,,';/C-~ncil of Chula Vista, C&Hfornia
Dated