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RESOLUTION NO. 13252
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR HIDDEN MEADOWS, CHULA VISTA TRACT
87-11 - GENTRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, Gentry Construction Company has submitted a
tentative subdivision map known as Hidden Meadows, Chula Vista
Tract 87-11 in order to subdivide 5.5 acres located on the south
side of Oxford Street at Cuyamaca Avenue into 18 single-family
residential lots and one open space lot, and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 1987, the Planning Commission, by
a vote of 5-0 with two Commissioners absent, recommended that
Council approve the tentative map in accordance with Planning
Commission Resolution PCS-87-11, and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study, IS-87-63, of posible adverse
environmental impacts of the project was conducted by the
Environmental Review Coordinator on AugUst 14, 1987 who concluded
that there would be no significant environmental effects and
~commended adoption of the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the tentative
subdivision map for Hidden Meadows, Chula Vista Tract 87-11
subject to the following conditions:
1. A landscape and irrigation plan for open space Lot A
and the southerly row along Tranquilo Court shall be
submitted for review and approval by the City
Landscape Architect prior to the approval of a final
map, which shall include, if at all possible, native
and drought resistant ground cover.
2. CC&R's shall provide for a Homeowners Association to
maintain the landscaping and irrigation, and a copy
shall be filed with the City making the City a party
thereto prior to the recordation of the final map.
3. A fencing plan for the perimeter of the development
area shall be submitted for review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan
shall include a decorative fencing program for the
perimeter abutting open space Lot A (with due
consideration for retaining views for adjacent
property) and also for the exterior sideyards of
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Lots 1 & 4, if any, and the northerly line of
Tranquilo Court extending from Lot 4 to the front
setback line of Lot 5.
4. The developer shall be responsible for the
construction of full public improvements for all
streets shown on the Tentative Map within or
adjacent to the Subdivision. Said improvements
shall include but not be limited to: A.C. pavement,
base, curb, gutter, sidewalk, sewer and water
facilities, drainage facilities, street trees,
street lights and signs. Said improvements shall be
guaranteed prior to approval of the subdivision map.
5. The subdivider shall be responsible for the
construction of offsite street improvements along
the subdivision frontage on Oxford Street to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
6. The cul-de-sac at Tranquilo Court shall be revised
to provide parking on both sides of the street up to
the westerly boundary of lot 12.
7. The vertical alignment of Tranquilo Court shall be
revised to provide vertical curves conforming with
CalTrans' stopping sight distance requirements.
8. The developer shall be responsible for providing the
necessary right-of-way to provide sufficient room to
install required improvements, including utilities.
Offsite right-of-way shall be acquired and dedicated
prior to approval of the Final Subdivision Map. It
the developer requests that the City use its powers
to acquire said offsite right-of-way, the developer
shall pay all costs, both direct and indirect,
incurred in said acquisition.
9. The developer shall grant easements for street tree
planting and maintenance along dedicated streets
including Oxford Street. This requirement shall not
apply to Tranquilo Court where houses do not front
on the street.
10. Lot 2 shall be provided sewer service via Oxford
Street, unless a private easement is granted to lot
2, to sewer across lot 3.
11. The drainage system serving lots 12-18 shall be
maintained by the Homeowner's Association.
12. Graded access shall be provided to all public storm
drain structures.
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13. Developer shall be responsible for replacing the
existing curb inlet and storm drain at the
intersection of Tranquilo Court and Hilltop Drive
with the necessary structures to provide adequate
drainage.
14. Specific methods of handling storm drainage are
subject to detailed approval by. the City Engineer
at the time of submission of improvement and grading
plans. Design shall be accomplished on the basis of
the requirements of the Subdivision Manual and the
Grading Ordinance (#1797 as amended).
15. Developer shall obtain notarized letters of
permission for any offsite grading prior to issuance
of grading permits.
16. The driveway serving lot 1-4 shall be subject
detailed review for compliance with City standards.
Preliminary plans for said driveway shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review at the
time of submittal of improvement plans.
17. Preparation of final plans shall be based on the
City bench mark system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED pursuant to Section 66473.5 of
the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative subdivision map for Hidden
~adows, Chula Vista Tract 87-11, is found to be in conformance
.ith the various elements of the City's General Plan based on the
following:
1. The site is physically suitable for the residential
development and the proposal conforms to all
standards established by the City for such projects.
2. The design of the subdivision will not affect the
existing improvements -- streets, sewers, etc,
which have been designed to avoid any serious
problems.
3. The project is in substantial conformance with the
Chula Vista General Plan Elements as follows:
a. Land Use - The General Plan designation is
Medium Density Residential (4-12 dwelling units
per acre). The project density of 3.3 dwelling
units per acre is compatible with both the R-1
zone and the General Plan designation.
b. Circulation Full street improvements will be
required in conjunction with the subdivision.
c. Housing - The project will provide additional
single family home ownership opportunities.
d. Conservation The site iS not known to contain
any irreplaceable natural resources or
endangered species.
e. Park and Recreation, Open Space - The developer
is required to pay Park Acquisition and
Development fees in lieu of dedicating and
improving parkland.
f. Seismic Safety - The site is not located
adjacent to an identified or inferred geologic
fault.
g. Safety - The site is within the response time of
both police and fire services.
h. Noise The resulting single family units will
be required to meet U.B.C. standards in terms of
acceptable interior noise levels.
i. Scenic Highway - The site does not abut a scenic
route or gateway.
j. Bicycle Routes - Adjoining streets have not been
designated as bicycle routes.
k. Public Buildings - No public buildings are
planned for the property.
4. Pursuant to Section 66412.2 of the Subdivision Map
Act, the Council certifies that it has considered
the effect of this approval on the housing needs of
the region and has balanced those needs against the
public service needs of the residents of the City
and the available fiscal and environmental resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby adopt Initial Study, IS-87-63, for
said tentative map.
Presented by Approved as to form by
'e6Jr~e K~e/mp~, Di r Of D. RiChard Rud stant
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Planning City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 15th day of, September
19 87 , by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Council members Cox, Moore, Nader, Malcolm, McCandliss
NAYES: Councilmembers None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None
ABSENT: Councilmembers None
~the City of Chula Vista
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STA, c OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss,
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chula Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is o full, lrue and correct copy of
RESOLUTION N0. 13252 ,and that the some has not been amended or repealed
DATED
City Clerk
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CHULA VIS'rA
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