RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT , ADOPT A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS , AND
CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR22 -0001
FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT; APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN FOR THE NAKANO
PROJECT (MPA21-0016); ADOPT THE NAKANO SPECIFIC
PLAN (MPA21 -0017); PLACE AN ORDINANCE O N FIRST
READING APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE
NAKANO PROJECT; APPROVE A TENTATIVE MAP FOR
THE NAKANO PROJECT (PCS21-0001); APPROVE A
PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT;
AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR T HE
PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE NAKANO PROJECT
SITE FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA’S JURISDICTIO N
INTO THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
WHEREAS, the area of land that is the subject of this Resolution is, for the purpose of general description, the 23.77 acres located south of the Otay River, north of Dennery Road, east of Interstate 805 (“I-805”), and west of the RiverEdge Terrace residential subdivision in the City of San Diego (“Nakano Property” or “Project Site”); and
WHEREAS, the Project Site is bounded on the east, south, and west by the City of San Diego and can only be accessed via Dennery Road; and
WHEREAS, the Project Site does not ha ve direct access or connections to City of Chula Vista (“City”) utilities, services, and/or facilities, and, if developed, would need to be served by the City of San Diego (“San Diego”); and
WHEREAS, Tri Pointe Homes (“Applicant” or “Property Owner”) wishes to develop the Nakano Property for residential use with infrastructure and public services provided by San Diego, thus requiring reorganization of the Project Site from the City into San Diego; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, San Diego and the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) acknowledging that both have substantial claims to be the Lead Agency in the annexation process, that the City would serve as the Lead Agency since the Nakano Specific Plan will be processed within its jurisdiction, and San Diego would serve as a Responsible Agency; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, a duly verified application was filed with the City’s Development Services Department by the Applicant requesting approval of amendments to the Docusign Envelope ID: 48565194-0132-48E4-AE9B-C38F269D58C5 Resolution No. 2024-15
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Chula Vista Ge neral Plan ( MPA21-0016) changing the land use designation of the Project Site from Open Space (OS) to Medium Residential (RM), adoption of the Nakano Specific Plan (MPA21-0017), and approval of a Tentative Map for the Nakano Project (PCS21-0001) (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has determined that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, requires the preparation of Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) EIR22-0001; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt this Resolution recommending to the City Council that it certify EIR22-0001 and approve the Nakano Project, including amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan for the Nakano Project, the Nakano Specific Plan, a Tentative Map for the Nakano Project , a Property Tax Exchange Agreement, an Annexation Agreement, and a Resolution of Support for the reorganization of the Nakano Property from the jurisdiction of the City into the jurisdiction of San Diego; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services set the time and place for a hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the staff recommendation, 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 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider said recommendation to the City Coun cil on October 9 , 202 4, at 6 :00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City that it hereby recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving EIR22-0001 with a Statement of Overriding Considerations, amending the General Plan, adopting the Nakano Specific Plan, approving a Tentative Map for the Nakano Project , approving a Property Tax Exchange Agreement, approving an Annexation Agreement, and adoption of a Resolution of Support for the reorganization of the Nakano Property ; the Planning Commission further recommends that the City Council place an Ordinance on first reading approving the proposed Zone Change for the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City Council.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Laura C. Black, AICP Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 9th day of October 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Burroughs, Combs, Sanfilippo, and De La Rosa
NOES: Commissioners: Torres
ABSENT: Commissioners: Felber, Leal
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Michael De La Rosa, Chair
ATTEST:
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Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024-15 was duly passed, approved, an d adopted by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of October 2024.
Executed this 9th day of October 2024.
Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
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