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Council approves Nakano annexation and housing project, including on‑site affordable units
Summary
The council approved the Nakano project for annexation and subdivision of a 23‑acre site to allow up to 221 dwelling units (including up to 22 affordable units on site), with conditions addressing access, trails and CEQA findings.
The City Council voted to approve the Nakano project — an annexation and subdivision proposal for a roughly 23‑acre site adjacent to Otay Valley Regional Park — clearing the way for up to 221 dwelling units with a commitment of up to 22 on‑site affordable units.
Staff presented the project scope and requirements, including a pre‑zone and community plan amendment, site development permits for access roads, and a fiscal‑impact analysis indicating city service costs would likely be offset by anticipated revenue. Oscar Galvez summarized required ordinances, environmental findings and the next steps including a concurrent LAFCO application.
Tripoint Homes’ senior project manager Alan Kashani described the site history, trail connections and a proposed community park the developer has committed to constructing. He said the annexation and pre‑zone are necessary because primary vehicular access would be from San Diego rather than Chula Vista. The Planning Commission had recommended approval in December 2024.
Public comment included concerns about transparency, pollution and process from neighborhood speakers and praise from others for the project’s trail connectivity and stakeholder outreach. Councilmembers focused questions on the number of affordable units and park access; staff clarified the project may build up to 215–221 units and that the 22 affordable units represent roughly 10% (the final affordable count depends on the total built).
Councilmember Moreno moved to approve the staff recommendation; the motion passed 8–1 (Councilmember Whitburn absent at the vote). The approval included the necessary ordinances, community plan amendment and site permits subject to the conditions set in the staff report.
Next steps: if council approvals are finalized the City will file a LAFCO application for the boundary adjustment and the developer will pursue building permits; Tripoint Homes indicated potential ground‑breaking in late 2026, subject to LAFCO and permit timelines.
