Project History: Plan Development, Analysis and Review

• Phase I: Plan Development
• Phase II: Plan Refinement
• Phase III: Environmental Review
  • Revised Draft EIR
  • Final EIR

There have been three phases of the Master Plan since the CVBMP was initiated in June 2002: plan development (2002-2004), plan refinement (2004-2005) and environmental review (2005 to present). During the first phase, the planning team solicited citizen input, analyzed existing bayfront conditions, and gathered market data in order to produce three preliminary land use concepts. In the second phase, the planning team refined the preliminary land use concepts, which evolved into master plan concepts with specific uses, locations, development program and height ranges, and phasing.In the third phase, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process for the CVBMP analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed CVBMP components, including the first uses proposed to be constructed within the first five years, such as the proposed resort and Convention Center and the proposed Pacifica Companies residential development. The EIR studied land and water uses, transportation and circulation, parking, visual effects, water and air quality, noise, light, biological resources, public safety, coastal access, housing, population and other environmental issues. The report recommends actions that could be taken by the Port and City to mitigate any potentially significant adverse impacts.

Phase I: Plan Development

In the first phase of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, the planning team solicited citizen input, analyzed existing bayfront conditions, and gathered market data in order to produce three preliminary land use concepts. To gain citizen input, the Port, City and Pacifica engaged in a wide-reaching public participation program that included 15 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings, seven South Bay Power Plant Working Group meetings, eight public workshops and joint Board/City Council meetings. The program also included 30 community presentations, distribution of three newsletters, local and regional media coverage, representation at various community events, and the establishment of a CVBMP webpage.

Preliminary Land Use Plans:

On May 25, 2004, after nearly two years of planning, the Board of Port Commissioners and Chula Vista City Council jointly approved two preliminary CVBMP land use plans developed by the urban waterfront master planning team of Carrier Johnson/Cooper, Robertson & Partners: Options B and C.

Both options illustrate proposed locations for more than 200 acres of public parks and open space, as well as hotels, retail shops and restaurants, preserved habitat areas, condominium housing, commercial office space, cultural facilities and marina improvements. The plans were organized around the idea of three new sub-districts on the bayfront, the northern Sweetwater District, central Harbor District and southern Otay District.

The Port, City, and the project’s Citizens Advisory Committee all expressed a strong preference for Option C, an alternative that would shift housing away from environmentally sensitive lands in the Sweetwater District. A third option, “Option A,” was rejected by the Board, City and the Citizens Advisory Committee. The Board and City Council also authorized staff to identify a specific development program for the CVBMP (with a preference for Option C), conduct a financial feasibility analysis, and commence the environmental review process.

• Staff Report from Board/Council Meeting, May 25, 2004

Preliminary Land Use Plan Options – May 2004

Option B – No Land Trade Alternative	Option C – Preferred Alternative with Proposed Land Trade

[back to top]

Phase II: Plan Refinement

In May 2004, the Board Port of Commissioners and Chula Vista City Council approved two preliminary land use alternatives and authorized staff to take the following actions: refine the development program, conduct a financial feasibility study, and lay the groundwork for environmental review.

Master Plan Program Concepts

During Phase II, the Port and City continued its extensive, award-winning public outreach and participation program, which consisted of: 16 CAC meetings, including two “charrette” workshops that enabled participants to review plan alternatives in three-dimensions; five meetings on economics, and a bayfront tour; one public workshop; several Board and City Council meetings; 15 community presentations; distribution of a four-page color newsletter, and continued local and regional media coverage. Based on sound planning and economics along with extensive community input, the land use plans approved by the Board and City Council in May 2004 evolved into master plan concepts (see below) with proposed specific uses, locations, development programs and height ranges, and phasing.

Financial Analysis

Economics Research Associates (ERA) prepared an initial analysis of the financial performance and fiscal impacts of the CVBMP over 25 years. The ERA analysisestimated cost of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and sewers necessary to support the new development, evaluated the financial feasibility of the private developments, and calculated potential public sector revenues to the Port, City of Chula Vista, and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency.

Port/City Approval

On August 9, 2005, the Board Port of Commissioners and Chula Vista City Council each approved the proposed Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and directed staff to proceed with the environmental review process. The Board and Council authorized negotiations between the Port of San Diego, City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency to address public financing of the CVBMP infrastructure improvements and entitlement processing through a Joint Powers Agreement or similar arrangement.

• Staff Report from Board/Council Meeting, August 9, 2005

Draft Master Plan Concepts – August 2005

Illustrative Plan A	Illustrative Plan A – Option 1
Illustrative Plan A – Option 2

[back to top]

Phase III: Environmental Review – Revised Draft EIR

The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process for the CVBMP analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed CVBMP components, including the first uses proposed to be constructed within the first five years, such as the proposed resort and Convention Center and the proposed Pacifica Companies residential development. The EIR studies land and water uses, transportation and circulation, parking, visual effects, water and air quality, noise, light, biological resources, public safety, coastal access, housing, population and other environmental issues. The report also recommends actions that could be taken by the Port and City to mitigate any potentially significant adverse impacts. The EIR analyzes the Proposed Project – Sweetwater Park Plan (formerly referred to as “Plan A Option 2”) and alternatives to the Proposed Project.

CVMBP Illustrative Plan (March 2008) (PDF)

 

 

The Port, as lead agency, has prepared and circulated a Revised Draft EIR for the CVBMP. The Revised Draft EIR 60-day public comment period began on May 23, 2008, and ended August 7, 2008.

To view the Notice of Recirculation and Availability, or to view the Revised Draft EIR document, click on the links below. For more information or to request a CD copy of the Revised Draft EIR, you may contact Lesley Nishihira, Senior Redevelopment Planner, at (619) 686-6283.

• Notice of Recirculation and Availability of the CVBMP Revised Draft EIR

• CVBMP Revised Draft EIR (261.82 MB)

 

Current efforts underway include preparation of the Response to Comments, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Final EIR. These documents will be presented to the Board of Port Commisioners for their consideration prior to certifying the EIR. Staff anticipates the EIR certification hearing will take place in May 2010. Noticing will be circulated prior to the hearing.

A draft Port Master Plan amendment has been prepared for 556 acres on the Chula Vista bay front. The plan, prepared by the San Diego Unified Port District proposes changes to land and water use designations to accommodate the redevelopment of the Sweetwater, Harbor, and Otay Districts with a variety of uses such as park, open space, ecological buffers, cultural, recreational, hotel and conference space, mixed use office/commercial recreation, and retail. The CVBMP also includes proposed in-water uses, including: a reconfigured marina basin and boat slips, a new commercial harbor, and realignment of the existing navigation channel. The hearing date and location previously noticed for May 4, 2010 has been revised to a Special Joint Public Hearing beginning at 1pm on May 18, 2010 in the City of Chula Vista Council Chambers.

•  Corrected Notice of Completion and Public Hearing for the draft CVBMP Amendment (39.71 kB)
•  Draft CVBMP Port Master Plan Amendment (3.58 MB)

 

[back to top]

Final Environmental Impact Report

•  Errata to the Final Environmental Impact Report (18.18 MB)
•  Final EIR Volume I (164.84 MB)
•  Final EIR Volume II (99.79 MB)
•  Final EIR Volume III (137.11 MB)

 

•  Final EIR Appendix 2-1: NOP, Aug. 2005 (9.25 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 3.4-1 PMP Amendment, Apr. 2010 (3.34 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.1-1 GP Amendment, May 2008 (32.45 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.1-2 LCP Amendment LUP, May 2008 (3.73 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.1-3 LCP Amendment: Specific Plan, May 2008 (2.57 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.2-1 Part 1: CVBMP Traffic, May 2008 (21.58 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.2-1 Part 2: Traffic Appendices A-G (16.73 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.2-2 Pacifica Traffic, Oct. 2007 (2.27 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.2-3 Gaylord Traffic, Oct. 2007 (4.9 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.2-4 Intersections Analysis, Apr. 2008 (764.6 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.4-1 CVBMP Visual, June 2006 (9.97 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.4-2 Part 1: Pacifica Visual, May 2008 (3.67 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.4-3 Part 2: Gaylord Visual, May 2008 (5.71 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.4-4 Pacifica Shading Study (2.7 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-1 CVBMP WQ Sed Study, June 2006 (823.96 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-2 Civ Eng Tech, May 2006 (50.21 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-3 CVBMP WQ, Mar. 2008 (12.93 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-4 Gaylord WQ, Mar. 2008 (10.35 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-5 Pacifica WQ, Mar. 2008 (7.88 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-6 CVBMP Drainage, Jan. 2008 (31.07 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-7 Gaylord Drainage, Oct. 2007 (7.55 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-8 Pacifica Drainage, Oct. 2007 (6.66 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-9 Port SUSMP (311.09 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-10 Part 1: City SUSMP, Jan. 2008 (1.92 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-10 Part 2: City SUSMP, Jan. 2008 (861.59 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-11 Master Grading Plan, May 2008 (8.28 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.5-12 Interim Hydromodification Criteria, Oct. 2007 (128.97 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.6-1 Pacifica AQ, Jan. 2008 (5.94 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.6-2 Gaylord AQ, Feb. 2008 (4.28 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.6-3 URBEMIS, June 2006 (9.07 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.6-4 CALINE (568.36 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.7-1 CVBMP Noise, June 2006 (137.65 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.7-2 CVBMP Traffic Noise Levels, Apr. 2008 (1.61 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.7-3 Gaylord Noise, Apr. 2008 (2.57 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.7-4 Pacifica Noise, Apr. 2008 (3.28 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-1 Plant Species (68.09 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-2 Wildlife Species (64.73 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-3 Birds (112.99 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-4 Sensitive Plant Species (46.24 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-5 Sensitive Wildlife (54.05 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-6 Field Data Forms (737.34 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-7 CA Invasive Plants (2.4 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.8-8 Mitigation Opps (24.6 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.9-1 CVBMP Marine Bio, June 2006 (651.57 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.10-1 CVBMP Cultural, Nov. 2005 (4.24 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.10-2 CV Business Park and PMP, Sept. 1997 (275.06 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.11-1 CVBMP Paleo (444.61 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-1 Hazards Tech Study, Apr. 2005 (35.72 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-2 Gaylord ESA, May 2006 (10.47 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-3 CVBMP Phase I Memo, Apr. 2008 (5.3 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-4 Phase I ESA S-2, Feb. 2008 (24.73 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-5 Phase II ESA S-2, Apr. 2008 (4.93 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-6 HHSE, Feb. 2006 (58.11 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.12-7 Soil and Groundwater, Apr. 2003 (926.59 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.13-1 Police Serv Agmt through June 2009 (981.56 kB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-1 WSAV, July 2006 (1.36 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-2 CVBF Water, Jan. 2008 (2.02 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-3 Gaylord Water, Oct. 2007 (2.22 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-4 Pacifica Water, Oct. 2007 (2.66 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-5 CVBF Sewer, Jan. 2008 (5.03 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-6 Gaylord Sewer, Oct. 2007 (2.27 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.14-7 Pacifica Sewer, Oct. 2007 (2.48 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.15-1 CVBMP Geotech, Mar. 2005 (1.16 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.15-2 CVBMP Geotech, Feb. 2008 (30 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.15-3 Gaylord Geotech, Jan. 2008 (12.35 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 4.15-4 Pacifica Geotech, Feb. 2008 (9.71 MB)
•  Final EIR Appendix 7-1 Economic Impacts: Gaylord RCC, Feb. 2006 (298.98 kB)

 

[back to top]