From: Rochelle Rabin < rochelle. rabin15@gmail. com>
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Subject: Support for new housing at Sunbow
Mayor Casillas Salas -
Please accept this letter of support for the new homes planned for Sunbow. I’d very much like to be able to share these thoughts in person, but with a 2- year- old and a 4-year- old, I’m not sure that’ ll be possible.
Like you, my family has been part of this community for generations. My mom still talks about the hot summer days my aunts and her would walk down and spend all day at the Parkway Aquatic Pool. My sisters went to Feaster Elementary. As a kid I was lucky to be able to live next door to my great grandma, and every week we would walk up to the Chula Vista Public Library on F St, then take the 929 bus down to what used to be Target, and is now the Hobby Lobby. Marie Calendar' s was the place for family brunch after visiting my grandma in Fredericka Manor once my great- grandma moved to assisted living.
To now bring it all full circle and raise my two boys here. We own several properties in town and, all in all, have been pleased with the changes we’ve seen over the years.
I was disappointed to learn of the Planning Commission’ s short- sided decision on the Sunbow amendment. They failed to look at the city holistically and didn’ t consider the plans for its future. I’m intrigued by the vision for the University and Innovation District, and believe that continued investment and revitalization will keep the city moving forward. The kind of industrial that would come to Sunbow wouldn’ t be the likes of Apple or Google as some have opined. Should Chula Vista garner the attention of a large tech company like that, it doesn’ t take much imagination to assume it’d be encouraged to occupy space in the University district. But I ask… where would all these people live? I’m very lucky to have deep roots in this community that have afforded me with the opportunity to own my own home here, and have rental properties. However, a lot of my friends are not as fortunate.
Please don’ t make the same mistake as the Planning Commission. I hope that you and the other members of the City Council vote yes when this project comes before you in the coming weeks.
Rochelle Rabin
269 Aventura Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
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Subject: Support for Sunbow
Hello –
As with any development project fear of the unknown has resulted in a lot of misconceptions floating around about the changes in process for Sunbow. I too was nervous when I first learned about these plans, but after doing a little research on my own, I’d like to share my support for this project. I’ve lived about a mile or so east of this site since ’ 96, and I appreciate that Sunbow is saving so much open space.
I think I read something like 65% of the site will be preserved.
I also like that they are building homes for the often- forgotten middle market. My own kids are grown now, but I love the idea of continuing to invest in the schools and parks that make Chula Vista such a great place to raise a family.
Cleo Thrower
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Chula Vista Ca 91915
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Subject: 8/ 10 Sunbow Support
Attention City Council:
I read about the latest Sunbow project in the paper and wanted to share my support. I understand some of the concerns being expressed, but access to safe, affordable, housing continues to be an important issue in our region, especially for working families, veterans and seniors. Sunbow aims to address this problem by converting a vacant parcel into attainable homes and recreation space. When so many developers aim to maximize their profits by filling every square inch with homes, I like that this project includes lots of parks and preserved open space.
I also heard that roughly 70 affordable units are set to expire, but this project will make it possible for low-income seniors to remain in their homes and continue to age in place.
I’m not sure if this extension is possible without this project, but the thought of these people being evicted because they’re no longer able to afford their rent on a fixed income is just heartbreaking.
Thanks for the opportunity to provide comments.
Stephanie Tillman
1092 Strawberry Valley Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
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Subject: Vote yes on Sunbow
To whom it may concern,
Olympic Parkway was designed and constructed as a “scenic roadway” and residential corridor to serve the Sunbow, Rancho del Rey, EastLake and Otay Ranch communities. I’m so pleased that, with City approval, that scenic roadway will be preserved. I like how the project is set back from the roadway so that the views through this area for the community at- large are preserved.
I support this amendment and am hoping for some good news about its approval.
Sincerely,
Isaac Gomez
988 Maria way
Chula Vista 91911
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Subject: Sunbow support.
Hello Mayor Salas and Council members,
I’m writing to share my support of the updates to Sunbow. I’ve lived in Chula Vista for 35 years, born and raised these new homes make more sense for this site than industrial would. I worry that bringing industrial to this location would change the character of this area. To think that something like a large factory or storage facility could be built here makes me especially glad that Sunbow is suggesting a change. I hope you vote to support this project. It is much more appropriate for our neighborhood. Sincerely,
Isaac Gomez
988 Maria Way
Chula Vista 91911
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Subject: 8/ 10 Public Comment
Dear Chula Vista City Council,
I support these new houses because having a factory or something here would bring big trucks and heavy machinery to an otherwise residential area. Traffic can already be a bit tough at times and slow rumbling trucks will only make this worse. I also read that new street lights are planned and that some developer fees can help bring improved signaling to our streets. Both of these improvements would make Olympic Parkway much more efficient. Please vote yes on this project.
Thank you for your consideration,
Isaac Gomez
988 Maria Way
Chula Vista 91911
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Subject: 8/ 10 Public Comment
I just learned about this project from my friend Isaac. I agree with the comments he’s submitted below), and wanted to reiterate my support. I commute on Olympic Parkway and think these things would definitely help.
Juan Ramos
1830 Unit 2 Ascella Drive
Chula Vista, 91915
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Subject: 8/ 10 Public Comment
Dear Chula Vista City Council,
I support these new houses because having a factory or something here would bring big trucks and heavy machinery to an otherwise residential area. Traffic can already be a bit tough at t imes and slow rumbling trucks will only make this worse. I also read that new street lights are planned and that some developer fees can help bring improved signaling to our streets. Both of these improvements would make Olympic Parkway much more efficient. Please vote yes on this project.
Thank you for your consideration,
Isaac Gomez
988 Maria Way
Chula Vista 91911
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Subject: Public Comment ( Sunbow)
Hello Mayor Salas and members of the City Council,
I own a townhouse here in Chula Vista and was impressed to learn about the community benefits agreement included in upcoming Sunbow project in the UT.
I’ve heard the discussion about the need to preserve industrial land, but what we’ve seen in a lot of instances is where this type of property isn’t going to high- paying tech jobs. It’s going to gyms and storage facilities which isn’t providing the benefits to the city that this project would. The monies outlined in the Community Benefits Agreement will help bring new jobs, add parkland, and invest tens of millions of dollars more into our community than what an industrial project would bring.
I think this type of agreement is a really smart way make sure that the city is able to generate revenue for the projects and initiatives needed most, instead of just accepting that a 30-year- old plan is still relevant. Kudos to you and to the applicant for working together on this.
I hope you approve this project. Thank you!
Stacy Dion
2216 Huntington Point Rd # 32
Chula Vista CA 91914
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Item 6.3
Written Communications - Received 1/14/2022
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Sent: Monday, January 17, 2022 6: 16 PM
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Cc: Laura Black < [email protected]>; Tiffany Allen < TAllen@chulavistaca. gov> Subject: SUNBOW II Development
Good afternoon:
The attached are some of the Planning Commissioners' comments at the public hearing on 7/ 28/ 201 when SUNBOW II development and application to rezone the property was heard. Kindly include these in public comments when this item goes before the City Council tomorrow.
Thank you
Max Zaker
Chula Vista Planning Commissioner Chair
619) 952- 1479
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1 Chula Vista Planning Commissioners Comments
This statement represents some of the comments by the Chula Vista Planning Commissioners during the deliberation for SUNBOW II development on 7/28/2021, which ultimately resulted in a 6-0 No vote.
• The proposed rezoning of the project site from industrial to residential would eliminate approximately 2,800 jobs and 700,000 square feet of leasable industrial space (as forecasted by the Sunbow General Development Plan for Sunbow II, Phase 3). Yet, this job loss was glaringly omitted by the HR&A Study entitled ““Market and Financial Analysis of Industrial Use” that was commissioned by the Applicant.
• The applicant was given permits to the residential portion of the project without ever doing the proper grading and prep work for the commercial/industrial portion. This has caused the developer to push this project to future planning commissions and future city councils and ask for residential units "saying it doesn't pencil out.". The applicant consistently asks for residential without any proper analysis of commercial, industrial and mixed uses for the land. Only a meager evaluation that the Planning Commission found to be incomplete and inconclusive. \
• The proposed rezoning of 54.7 acres within the project site lies in the middle of the largest, contiguous parcel of vacant industrial land in East Chula Vista. If the rezoning of this industrial land is approved, what is to prevent the City from rezoning the remainder of this industrial land from industrial to residential for future housing projects in response to the State- required Regional Housing Needs Assessment (aka RHNA)?
• Chula Vista needs this project to be built in it's initially approved configuration to ensure that economic opportunities happen for the city.
Unfortunately, if this is changed to residential it will cost taxpayers lots of money, just to reward a developer that has been acting in bad faith.
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2 • The city should also look at the number of times this project has failed at council and commission, and maintain strength against a developer who is acting in bad faith
• The finding by City staff in their EIR companion document entitled ““Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations” that, in fact, the “Environmentally Superior Alternative” would be a reduced housing development of 360 residential units. This housing project was pursued, it would allow for the reintroduction of an eight acre site for a commercial use project that was first proposed by the Applicant in January 2020 when the City Council considered approving the Community Benefit Agreement.
• With regard to affordable housing, of the 718 units proposed to be included in the project site, NONE will be counted toward the City’s affordable housing goals because the Applicant will simply convert 67 of the existing 132 units that comprise the Villa Serena Senior Project from moderate to low-income (to earn the Applicant certain credits). Thus, instead of a net gain of 72 additional affordable housing units, which would have been otherwise required, the actual net gain is ZERO towards addressing the City’s need for affordable housing.
• The deliberate failure of the Applicant (and its hired consultants) to submit its environmental documents for review by the County of San Diego.
Thus, no official comment was received by the County of San Diego, Environmental Services Department, regarding the EIR as it pertains to the Otay Landfill. Consequently, the EIR fails to properly address the historic levels of methane gas migration within the landfill area that will be proximate to the proposed project as well as the repeated violations by the landfill operator cited by the County.
• The dubious contention by the Applicant that it cannot find viable industrial-related developers for the project site when Otay Mesa (located less than five miles away) is experiencing commercial and industrial Written Communications
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3 development at a massive scale. There is a strong demand for light industrial development within close proximity to San Diego/Tijuana Border.
• The applicant was not interested in the option of a mixed use (Residential/Commercial/Retail) project. Instead, presented a plan for 100% rental housing, with no homeownership opportunities.
• The $11M in-lieu of fee offered by the applicant to the city posed concerns for many reasons, most significantly, city staff was not able to provide any specifics as to how those funds would be earmarked and allocated. We were told funds will be used towards future commercial development in the University (Millenia) project.
• The rezoning of this designated industrial/commerce land to residential (ONLY rental housing) is NOT in the best interest of our city. It will not provide any long-term jobs or create any sustainable economic benefits to our city.
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