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RESOLUTION 2017-248 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 0.20 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1095 ALPINE AVENUE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION TO REPLACE EXISTING STATION 9 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
This item asks City Council to approve the City's acquisition of a vacant parcel located at 1095 Alpine Avenue, Chula Vista, for public purposes. City staff's primary intent is to explore the feasibility of developing the property into a new fire station to replace existing Fire Station 9. Alternative uses for this parcel include a cellular communications site, a pocket park or a staging site for public works projects. The site would be purchased "as is" for a purchase price of $360,000. This is considered an "opportunity purchase" by City staff as the existing owner has clearly indicated his intent to immediately develop the property for private purposes if the City were to decide not to buy the property at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and/or Section 15332 Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects).
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Environmental Determination
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 qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and/or Section 15332 Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects). Thus, no further environmental review is required.
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