Public Review Period for Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report Extended

Monday, 07 July 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The public review period for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and Port Master Plan Amendment revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been extended an additional 30 days. The extended public review period will conclude at 5 p.m. on August 7, 2008.

Written comments stating specific environmental concerns with the revised Draft EIR will be accepted until this time and should be addressed to: San Diego Unified Port District, Land Use Planning Department, P.O. Box 120488, San Diego, CA 92112-0488.

The Draft EIR for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan was revised and recirculated for public review on May 23, 2008. The report addresses possible environmental effects from the proposed development including traffic, aesthetics, water and air quality, noise, biological resources, and other factors.

A joint planning effort of the Port of San Diego, the City of Chula Vista and Pacifica Companies, the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan will guide the development of the Chula Vista bayfront over an approximately 24-year period. The project includes three distinct areas - the Sweetwater, Harbor and Otay Districts, that will incorporate a mix of parkland, open space, ecological buffers, hotel and conference space, office/commercial, recreation, retail, residential and cultural areas. It also includes a development resort and convention center proposed by Gaylord Entertainment and the residential development proposed by Pacifica Companies. The project also will improve roadways and infrastructure, as well as reconfigure the marina basin and boat slips, realign the existing navigational channel and add a new commercial harbor.

The public may review the revised Draft EIR during business hours at the Office of the Port District Clerk, located in the Port's Administration Building at 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego. The document can also be viewed on the Port's webpage. In addition, copies of the revised Draft EIR are available for review at the following public libraries:

• San Diego Public Library, Downtown/Central Branch, 820 E Street, San Diego
• San Diego County Library, South County Branch, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista
• Chula Vista City Library, Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista
• Chula Vista City Library, South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista
• Chula Vista City Library, Eastlake Branch, 1120 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista

 

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