HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-19294 RESOLUTION NO. 19294
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD R-46 IN VILLAGE FIVE OF THE QTAY RANCH
SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA ONE PLAN, CHULA VISTA TRACT
99-02, CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES, AND MAKING THE
NECESSARY FINDINGS
I. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the property which is the subject matter of this resolution is
identified as Exhibit "A," attached hereto and described on Chula Vista Tract
99-02 and is commonly known as Cornerstone Communities/Neighborhood R~
46 ("Property"); and
2. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval
WHEREAS, Cornerstone Communities ("Applicant") filed a duly verified
application for the subdivision of the Property in the form of the tentative
subdivision map known as Cornerstone Communities, Chula Vista Tract 99-02
("Project"), with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on August
25, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the application requested the approval for the subdivision of
approximately 9.27 acres located between La Media and Santa Cora Avenue
north of East Palomar Street into nineteen residential, two common, eight
circulation/access and one open space lots for a total of 30 lots; and
3. Prior Discretionary Approvals
WHEREAS, the development of the Property has been the subject matter of a
General Development Plan ("GDP") previously approved by the City Council on
October 28, 1993, by Resolution No. 17298 and as amended on May 14,
1996, by Resolution No. 18285 ("GDP Resolution") wherein the City Council,
in the environmental evaluation of said GDP, relied in part on the Otay Ranch
General Development Plan, Environmental Impact Report No. 90-01, SCH
#9010154 ("Program EIR 90-01 "); and
WHEREAS, the development of the Property has been the subject matter of a
Sectional Planning Area Plan ("SPA Plan") previously approved by the City
Council on June 4, 1996, by Resolution No. 18286 ("SPA Plan Resolution")
wherein the City Council, in the environmental evaluation of said SPA Plan,
relied in part on the Otay Ranch SPA Plan Final Environmental Impact Report
No. 95-01, SCH #95021012 ("FEIR 95-01"); and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant filed an amendment to the SPA One Plan, PCM 97-
20, consistent with the Project, and said amendment was adopted by the City
Council on June 3, 1997, by Resolution No. 18686; and
WHEREAS, this Project is a subsequent activity in the program of development
environmentally evaluated under Program EIR 90-01, FEIR 95-01, and
addendure thereto, that is virtually identical in all relevant respects, including
lot size, lot numbers, lot configurations, transportation corridors, etc., to the
project descriptions in said former environmental evaluations; and
4. Environmental Review Coordinator Determination
WHEREAS, the City Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the Project
and determined that it is in substantial conformance with the SPA Plan and the
related environmental documents and that the Project would not result in any
new environmental effects that were not previously identified, nor would the
proposed Project result in a substantial increase in severity in any environmental
effects previously identified; and
5. Planning Commission Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the
Project on November 11, 1998, at which time the Planning Commission voted
to recommend that the City Council approve the Project in accordance with
staff's recommendation and the findings and conditions listed below; and
6. City Council Record on Application
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the Project
and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in the "Star-News," a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
at least ten days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place as advertised in the "Star-
News," on December 8, 1998, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue,
before the City Council and said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL finds, determines, and resolves as follows:
II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their
public hearing on this project held on November 11, 1998, and the minutes and
resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding.
Ill. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council hereby finds that the Project, as described and analyzed in the
Program EIR 90-01, Second-tier FEIR 95-01, and addendum thereto, would have no
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new effects that were not examined in the preceding Program EIR 90-01 and
subsequent Second-tier FEIR 95~01 (Guideline 15168 (c)(2)); and
IV. CEQA FINDING REGARDING PROJECT WITHIN SCOPE OF PRIOR PROGRAM EIR
The City Council hereby finds that: (1) there were no changes in the Project from the
Program EIR and the FEIR which would require revisions of said reports; (2) no
substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the
Project is undertaken since the previous reports; (3) and no new information of
substantial importance to the Project has become available since the issuance and
approval of the prior reports; and that, therefore, no new effects could occur or no new
mitigation measures will be required in addition to those already in existence and made
a condition for Project implementation. Therefore, the City Council approves the Project
as an activity that is within the scope of the project covered by the Program EIR and
FEIR, and a third Addendure has been prepared (Guideline 15168 (c)(2) and 15162 (a)).
V. INCORPORATION OF ALL REASONABLE MITIGATION MEASURES AND
ALTERNATIVES.
The City does hereby re-adopt and incorporate herein as conditions for this approval
all applicable mitigation measures and alternatives, as set forth in the findings adopted
in the GDP approval (90-01) and SPA approval (95-01).
VI. NOTICE WITH LATER ACTIVITIES
The City Council does hereby give notice, to the extent required by law, that this
Project was fully described and analyzed and is within the scope of the GDP EIR (90-
01) and the SPA Plan EIR (95~01) and the Final EIR with first, second and third
addendum's adequately describes and analyzes this project for the purposes of CEQA
(Guideline 15168 (e)), Notice on the SPA EIR was given on June 4, 1996.
VII. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FINDINGS
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act,
the City Council finds that Tentative Subdivision Map as conditioned herein for
Cornerstone Communities Chula Vista Tract 97-02, is in conformance with all
the various elements of the City's General Plan, the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan and Sectional Planning Area Plan as amended, based on the
following:
A. Land Use
The Project is a multi-family project in a planned community which
provides a residential density of 15.15 dwelling units per net acre
(12.62 dwelling units per gross acre), The project is also consistent
with General Plan policies related to grading and land forms.
B. Circulation
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All of the on-site and off-site public and private improvenaents required
to serve the subdivision are part of the project description or are
conditioned consistent with the General Development Plan. The
Applicant shall construct those facilities in accordance with City
standards.
C. Housing
A housing agreement between the City and the McMillin Otay Ranch
(Master Developer) has been executed and is not applicable to subject
Project.
D. Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Parks, recreation and open space were conditioned under "A" Map
conditions. Park and open space and programmable recreation facilities
are the responsibility of the Master Developer.
E. Conservation
The Program EIR and FEIR addressed the goals and policies of the
Conservation Element of the General Plan and found development of this
site to be consistent with these goals and policies.
F. Seismic Safety
The proposed subdivision is in conformance wit the goals and policies
of the Seismic Element of the General Plan for this site. No seismic
faults have been identified in the vicinity of the Project.
G. Public Safety
All public and private facilities are expected to be reachable within the
threshold response times for fire and police services.
H. Public Facilities
The Applicant will provide all on-site and off-site streets, sewers and
water facilities necessary to serve this Project. The developer will also
contribute to the Otay Water District's improvement requirements to
provide terminal water storage for this Project as well as other major
project in the eastern territories.
I. Noise
The Project will include noise attenuation walls as required by an
acoustic study dated June 6, 1995, prepared for the Project. In
addition, all units are required to meet the standards of the Uniform
Building Code with regard to acceptable interior noise levels.
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J. Scenic Highway
The roadway design provides wide landscaped buffers along La Media
the only General Plan scenic highway adjacent to the Project.
K. Bicycle Routes
The Project is not required to provide on-site bicycle routes as the loop
street is not a part of the regional circulation system.
L. Public Buildings
No public buildings are proposed on the Project site. The Project is
subject to RCT fees prior to issuance of building permits.
2. The conditions herein imposed on the grant of permit or other entitlement herein
contained is approximately proportional both in nature and extent to the impact
created by the proposed development.
VIII. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless otherwise herein specified or required by law: (a) the conditions and Code
requirements set forth below shall be completed prior to submittal of the related final
map(s) as determined by the Directors of Planning and Building, Library and Recreation
and/or the City Engineer; (b) unless otherwise specified, "dedicate" means grant the
appropriate easement, rather than fee title. Where an easement is required, the
applicant shall be required to provide subordination of any prior lien holders in order to
ensure that the City has a first priority interest in such land unless otherwise excused
by the City. Where fee title is granted or dedicated to the City, said fee title shall be
free and clear of all encumbrances, unless otherwise excused by the City.
Should conflicting wording or standards occur between these conditions of approval,
any conflict shall be resolved by the City Manager or designee. All of the terms,
covenants and conditions contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of the Developer as to any
or all of the Property. For purposes of this document, the term "Developer" shall also
mean "Applicant." The Applicant and Developer shall:
GENERAL/PRELIMINARY
1. Comply with all conditions of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map PCS-97-02
as outlined in Resolution No. 18686 and Resolution 18979, to the satisfaction
of the Director of the Planning and Building Department and the City Engineer,
unless otherwise modified herein.
2, Comply with the provisions of the Supplemental Subdivision Irnprovement
Agreement (SSIA) for the "A" Map for McMillin Otay Ranch SPA One, Phase
I (OR-204F) and the SSIA for the first "B" Map (Unit 4).
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3. Cornply with the provisions of the Improvement Phasing Schedule approved as
part of the revision of the Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) approved on
October 6, 1998.
4. Comply with the provisions of CVT 97-02, McMillin Otay Ranch SPA I, Phase
I Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement approved by Council on
July 14, 1998, and Units 1 and 4 Final "B" Map Supplement Subdivision
Improvement Agreement approved by Council on December 8th, 1998.
5. Prior to final map, comply with all requirements and guidelines of the Parks,
Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan, Public Facilities Financing Plan, Ranch
Wide Affordable Housing Plan, Spa One Affordable Housing Plan, and the Non-
Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, unless specifically modified by the
appropriate department head, with the approval of the City Manager. These
plans may be subject to minor modifications by the appropriate department
head, with the approval of the City Manager, however, any material
modifications shall be subject to approval by the City Council.
6. Implements all ternqs, covenants and conditions contained herein, to the
satisfaction of the Director of the Planning and Building Department, unless
otherwise specified. If any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained
herein shall fail to occur or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and
maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and
maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or
rnodify all approvals herein granted including issuance of building permits, deny,
or further condition the subsequent approvals that are derived from the
approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. The
applicant shall be notified ten days in advance prior to any of the above actions
being taken by the City and shall be given the opportunity to remedy any
deficiencies identified by the City.
7. Comply with all applicable sections of the Otay Ranch Specific Planning Area
One (SPA One) Plan and conditions of approval.
8. Enter into any and all agreements required hereunder in a form approved by the
City Attorney,
DESIGN
9. In addition to the requirements outlined in the City of Chula Vista Landscape
Manual, landscape and irrigate privately maintained slopes in excess of 25 feet
in height in order to soften their appearance as follows:
A. An equivalent of one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 square
feet of slope area;
B. One 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 square feet of slope area;
and
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C. Appropriate ground cover.
Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and
vary the slope plane. Landscape and irrigation plans for private slopes
shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Building
prior to approval of the appropriate final map.
10. Submit a comprehensive wall plan indicating color, materials, height and
location to the Director of Planning and Building for review and approval prior
to approval of the final map. Materials and color used shall be compatible with
the approved architectural style and all walls located in corner side-yards or rear
yards facing public or private streets or pedestrian connections shall be
constructed of a combination of the following:
A. Decorative masonry block; and/or
B. Wrought iron material; and/or
C. Tempered glass.
The exposed portion of any combination free standing/retaining wall as
measured from finish grade shall not exceed 8.5 feet. The applicant shall
submit a detail and/or cross section of the maximum/minimum conditions for
all "combination walls" which include retaining and free standing walls. Said
detail shall be included in the grading plans submitted for review and approval
to the Director of Planning and Building prior to the approval of the final grading
permit. The maximum height of all retaining walls shall be 2.5 feet in height
when combined with freestanding wails which are six feet in height. A 2 to 3
foot separation shall be provided between free standing and retaining walls
where the combined height would otherwise exceed 8.5 feet.
11, Provide sectional roll-up type garage doors to all units.
STREETS, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
12. Prior to the approval of the final map, enter into an agreement to construct and
guarantee the construction of all street improvements as required by the Otay
Ranch Specific Planning Area One (SPA One) Plan Public Facilities Finance Plan
(PFFP) for each particular phase, which could be a result of the cumulative
development within SPA One.
13. Secure in accordance with Section 18.16.220 of the Municipal Code, as
necessary, the construction and/or construct street improvements for all on-site
and off-site streets deemed necessary to provide service to the subject
subdivision. Said improvements may include, but not be limited to, asphalt
concrete pavement, base, concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, sewer, reclaimed
water and water utilities, drainage facilities, street lights, signs, landscaping,
irrigation, fencing, fire hydrants and traffic signal interconnection conduits and
wiring.
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Street cross sections shall conform to the cross sections shown on the
Tentative Map. All other design criteria shall comply with the Chula Vista
Design Standards, Chula Vista Street Design Standards, the Chula Vista
Subdivision Manual and the City Landscape Manual current at the time of
approval of the final map, unless otherwise conditioned or approved herein.
14. Include a fully activated traffic signal at the following intersections as part of
the improvement plans associated with the final map which triggers the
installation of the related street improvements:
A. East Palomar Street and Paseo Ranchero
B. East Palomar Street and Olympic Parkway
C. Olympic Parkway and La Media Road
Install underground improvements, standards and street lights with the
construction of street irnprovements, and install mast arms, signal heads and
associated equipment as determined by the City Engineer.
15. Ensure that all vertical and horizontal curves and intersections of all streets
nqeet the sight distance requirements of the CalTrans Highway Design Manual,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Sight visibility easements shall be
granted as necessary to comply with the requirements in the CalTrans Highway
Design Manual. Any conflict between the CalTrans Highway Design Manual and
the City standards shall be resolved by the City Engineer.
16. Prior to the approval of the final map containing parkways, agree to plant trees
within all street parkways and street tree easements which have been selected
from the revised list of appropriate tree species described in the Village Design
Plan which shall be approved by the Directors of Planning and Building, Library
and Recreation and Public Works. The applicant shall provide root control
methods per the requirements of the Director of Planning and Building and/or
the City Engineer and a deep watering irrigation system for the trees. The
improvement plans, including final selection of street trees, for the street
parkways shall be approved by the Directors of Planning and Building, Library
and Recreation and the City Engineer.
17. Enter into an agreement with the City prior to approval of the final map wherein
the Developer agrees to the following:
A. Not protest the formation of any future regional benefit assessment
district to finance the Light Rail Transit.
B. Fund its fair share of the cost of construction of the two pedestrian
bridges connecting Villages One to Village Two and Village Five to
Village Six as determined by the City Engineer based on the
proportionate benefit received from the improvements. The developer
shall also identify the financing mechanism to be used to fund said cost.
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18, Guarantee the construction and enter into an agreement to construct the
pedestrian bridge connecting Village One to Village Five in accordance with
improvement plans approved by the City prior to approval of the final map that
requires construction of La Media Road between East Palomar Street and East
Orange Avenue. The developer shall construct said bridge, at the time when
that portion of La Media Road is constructed and may seek, with the
concurrence of the City, repayment from other benefiting property owners
through a reimbursement district.
19. In the event the Federal Government adopts ADA standards for street rights-of-
way which are in conflict with the standards and approvals contained herein,
update the standards and approvals to reflect the newly adopted Federal
standards. Unless otherwise required by federal law, City ADA standards may
be considered vested, as determined by Federal regulations, only after
construction has commenced.
20. Not install privately owned water, reclaimed water, or other utilities crossing
any public street. This shall include the prohibition of the installation of sleeves
for future construction of privately owned facilities. The City Engineer may
waive this requirement if the following is accomplished:
A. The developer enters into an agreement with the City where the
developer agrees to the following:
i. Apply for an encroachment permit for installation of the private
facilities within the public right-of-way.
ii. Maintain membership in an advance notice system such as the
USA Dig Alert Service.
iii. Mark out any private facilities owned by the developer whenever
work is performed in the area.
The terms of this agreement shall be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the developer.
B. Shutoff devices are provided at those locations where private facilities
traverse public streets, as determined by the City Engineer.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
21. Submit notarized letters of permission to grade on all off-site properties, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
22. In conjunction with the as built grading plans, submit a list of proposed lots
with the appropriate grading plan indicating whether the structure will be
located on fill, cut or a transition between the two situations.
23. Comply with all the provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and the Clean Water Program.
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24, Designate all drainage facilities drainin9 private property to the point of
connection with public facilities as private.
25. Prior to approval of any precise grading plans, prepare and obtain approval by
the City Engineer and Director of Planning and Building of an erosion and
sedimentation control plan.
26. Indicate on all affected grading plans that all walls which are to be maintained
by open space districts or other methods shall be constructed entirely within
open space lots.
27. Include on the grading plans for the intersection at Olympic Parkway/Paseo
Ranchero a partial grading of the area that would accommodate the eastbound
on-ramp and off-ramp and the westbound on-ramp of the future grade
separated intersection. The elevations and extent of the required grading shall
be determined by the City Engineer in order to:
A. Allow future construction of any additional grading necessary for the
ultimate intersection configuration; and
B. Construct the Poggi Canyon Channel at its ultimate location.
28. Prior to approval of the final map, agree to indernnify the City for any liability,
claims or actions resulting froIn the downstream property owners accepting the
increased flows.
SEWER
29. Grant a public sewer and access easement over the proposed private streets
(lots 22 through 28).
30. Grant on the appropriate final map a 20 foot minimum sewer and access
easement for the sewer line located between residential units unless otherwise
directed by the City Engineer.
31. Grant a 20 foot minimum sewer and maintenance access easement for the
sewer line located within the Home Owner's Association's (HOA) slopes
fronting La Media Road, unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
32. Through implementation of the Project, satisfy the requirements of the Park
Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO). The ordinance establishes a requirement
that the project provide three (3) acres of local parks and related improvements
per 1,000 residents. Local parks are comprised of community parks and
neighborhood parks. Pedestrian parks are an integral component of the plan
and shall receive partial park credit as defined below. A minimum of two thirds
(2 acres/1,000 residents) of local park requirement shall be satisfied through
the provision of turn-key neighborhood and pedestrian parks. The remaining
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requirement (1 acre/1,000 residents) shall be satisfied through the payment of
fees.
33. Ensure that all local parks are consistent with the SPA One PFFP and install
same, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building and the City
Engineer. A construction schedule, requiring all parks to be completed in a
timely manner, shall be approved b~/the City Engineer.
34. Design and construct all local parks consistent with the provisions of the Chula
Vista Landscape Manual and related City-adopted specifications and policies.
OPEN SPACE/ASSESSMENTS
35. Prior to approval of the final map, agree to not protest formation or inclusion in
a maintenance district or zone for the maintenance of landscaped medians and
scenic corridors along streets within and adjacent to the subject subdivision.
36. If requested by the City, provide an irrevocable offer of grant to fee title to the
City on the final map for all open space lots shown on the tentative map and
execute and record an irrevocable offer of grant of fee title for each of the lots
to be maintained through the Home Owner's Association (HOA).
WATER
37. Present verification to the City Engineer in the form of a letter from Otay Water
District that the subdivision will be provided adequate water service and long
term water storage facilities.
EASEMENTS
38. Obtain, prior to approval of the final map, all off-site right-of-way necessary for
the installation of the required improvements for that subdivision thereto. The
developer shall also provide easements for all on-site and off-site public
drainage facilities, sewers, maintenance roads, and any other public facilities
necessary to provide service to the subject subdivision.
39. Notify the City at least 60 days prior to consideration of the final map by City
if off-site right-of-way cannot be obtained as required by the Conditions of
approval. (Only off-site right-of-way or easements affected by Section
66462.5 of the Subdivision Map Act are covered by this condition.)
After said notification, the developer shall:
A. Pay the full cost of acquiring off-site right-of-way or easements required
by the Conditions of Approval of the tentative map.
B. Deposit with the City the estimated cost of acquiring said right-of-way
or easements. Said estimate to be approved by the City Engineer.
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C. Have all easements and/or right-of way documents and plats prepared
and appraisals complete which are necessary to commence
condemnation proceedings as determined by the City Attorney.
D. Request that the City use its powers of Eminent Dornain to acquire right-
of-way, easements or licenses needed for off-site improvements or work
related to the final map. The developers shall pay all costs, both direct
and indirect incurred in said acquisition.
The requirements of A, B, C and D above shall be accomplished prior to the
approval of the appropriate final map.
40. Grant easements to subsequent owners pursuant to Section 18.20.150 of the
City Code on any final map that proposes private utilities or drainage facilities
crossing property lines, as directed by the City Engineer.
AGREEMENTS/FINANCIAL
41. Enter into a supplemental agreement with the City, prior to approval of the final
map, agreeing to the following:
A. That the City may withhold building permits for the subject subdivision
if any one of the following occur:
i. Regional development threshold limits set by the adopted East Chula
Vista Transportation Phasing Plan have been reached.
ii. Traffic volumes, levels of service, public utilities and/or services
exceed the threshold standards in the then effective Growth
Management Ordinance.
iii. The applicant does riot comply with the terms of the Reserve Fund
Program.
B. That the City may withhold building permits for any of the phases of
development identified in the Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) for
Qtay Ranch SPA One if the required facilities, as identified in the PFFP
or as amended by the Annual Monitoring Program, have not been
completed.
C. Defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers
and employees, from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any
approval by the City, including approval by its Planning Commission, City
Council or any approval by its agents, officers, or employees with regard
to this subdivision approval.
D. Hold the City harmless from any liability for erosion, siltation or increase
flow of drainage resulting from this project.
E. Ensure that all franchised cable television companies ("Cable Company")
are permitted equal opportunity to place conduit and provide cable
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television service to each lot on public streets within the subdivision.
Restrict access to the conduit to only those franchised cable television
companies who are, and remain in compliance with, all of the terms and
conditions of the franchise and which are in further compliance with all
other rules, regulations, ordinances and procedures regulating and
affecting the operation of cable television companies as same may have
been, or may from time to time be issued by the City of Chula Vista.
F. Include in the Articles of Incorporation or Charter for the Homeowners'
Association (HOA) provisions prohibiting the HOA from dedicating or
conveying for public streets, land used for private streets (i.e., in multi-
family areas) without approval of 100 percent of all the HOA members.
G. Ensure that all insurance companies are permitted equal opportunity to
go out to bid to provide a Cooperative Homeowner's Insurance Program
(CHIP).
42. Enter into an supplemental agreement with the City prior to approval of the final
map, where the developer agrees to the following:
A. Participate, on a fair share basis, in any deficiency plan or financial
program adopted by SANDAG to comply with the Congestion
Management Program (CMP).
B. To not protest the formation of any future regional impact fee program
or facilities benefit district to finance the construction of regional
facilities identified in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan.
43. Prior to approval of the final Map, or as otherwise determined by the Director
of Planning and Building, within SPA One and consistent with the City's
Housing Element, Ranch-Wide and SPA One Affordable Housing Plans, enter
into and execute with the City an Affordable Housing Agreement ("SPA One
Affordable Housing Agreement") containing, but not limited to, the following
provisions: (a) The obligation to provide the total number of low and moderate
income units required under the City's Affordable Housing Program, based on
the number of dwelling units contained within the Master Tentative Map for
SPA One; (b) Identify the overall number of dwelling units within the Master
Tentative Map for which the applicant can receive final map approval prior to
the applicant selecting and guaranteeing, to the City's satisfaction, final
affordable housing site(s); (c) The number of dwelling units within the master
tentative map area which can receive building permit authorizations prior to the
applicant obtaining building permits for a specified number of the required low
income units; and (d) A description of what information must be provided in
subsequent Project Level Affordable Housing Agreements. Upon its approval
by the City, the terms and conditions of the SPA One Affordable Housing
Agreement shall become conditions of this resolution, and is .hereby
incorporated herein by this reference.
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44. Prior to approval of the final map, pay the Project's proportional share, as
determined by the Director of Planning and Building, of a collaborative study
analyzing local park needs for the area east of the 1-805 Freeway.
45. Prior to approval of the final map, provide security satisfactory to the City
Engineer to guarantee the construction of the fair share of the improvements
for the pedestrian bridges connecting Village One to Village Five, Village One
to Village Two and Village Five to Village Six.
The amount of the security for the above noted improvements shall be 110
percent times a construction cost estimate approved by the City Engineer if
improvement plans have been approved by the City; 150 percent times the
approved cost estimate if improvement plans are being processed by the City
or 200 percent times the construction cost estimate approved by the City
Engineer if improvement plans have not been submitted for City review. A
lesser percentage may be required if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer that sufficient data or other information is available to warrant
such reduction.
SCHOOLS
46. Deliver to the School District a graded elementary school site including utilities
provided to the site and an all weather access road acceptable to the District,
located within Village Five, prior to issuance of the 500th residential building
permit (150 students). The all weather access road shall also be acceptable to
the Fire Department. This schedule is subject to modification by the School
district as based on District facility needs.
47. Not protest and cooperate in the formation of Community Facility District (CFD)
for the Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Sweetwater Union High
School District.
48. Arrange for and have submitted a "Confirmation of Mitigation Agreement for
School Facilities" letters by the Chula Vista Elementary School District and the
Sweetwater Union High School District to the Director of the Planning and
Building Department prior to the approval of the final map.
MISCELLANEOUS
49. Include in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's)
provisions assuring maintenance of all streets, driveways, drainage and sewage
systems which are private. The CC&R's shall also include provisions requiring
the HOA to obtain an encroachment permit from the City prior to performing
work on any private easement which may disturb any existing landscaping or
any other public improvements. The City of Chula Vista shall be named as party
to said Declaration authorizing the City to enforce the terms and conditions of
the Declaration in the same manner as any owner within the subdivision. The
CC&R's shall also include language which states that any proposal by the HOA
for dedication or conveyance for public purposes of land used for private streets
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will require prior written approval of 100% of all the Homeowners' Association
members.
50. Submit copies of Final Maps and improvement plans and storm drain plans in
a digital format such as (DXF] graphic file prior to approval of said plans.
Provide computer aided Design (CAD) copy of the Final Map based on accurate
coordinate geometry calculations and submit the information in accordance with
the City Guidelines for Digital Submittal in duplicate on 5-1/4" HD or 3-1/2"
disks prior to the approval of each Final Map. Update and resubmit to the City
electronic files after any construction plan and ink changes to the grading and
improvement plans have been made.
51. Tie the boundary of the subdivision to the California System -Zone VI (1983).
52. Submit copies of any proposed CC&R's for review and approval by the Director
of Planning and Building and the City Engineer prior to approval of the final map.
53. If developer desires to do certain work on the property after approval of the
tentative map but prior to recordation of the final map, obtain the required
approvals and permits from the City. The permits can be approved or denied
by the City in accordance with the City's Municipal Code, regulations and
policies. Said permits do not constitute a guarantee that subsequent submittals
(i.e., final map and improvement plans) will be approved. All work performed
by the developer prior to approval of the final map shaft be at developer's own
risk. Prior to permit issuance, the developer shall acknowledge in writing that
subsequent submittals (i.e., final map and improvement plans) may require
extensive changes, at developers cost, to work done under such early permit.
The developer shall post a bond or other security acceptable to the City in an
amount determined by the City to guarantee the rehabilitation of the land if the
applicable final map does not record.
PHASING
54. If phasing is proposed within the Project or through multiple final maps, submit
and obtain approval for a development phasing plan by the City Engineer and
Director of Planning and Building prior to approval of any final map.
Improvements, facilities and dedications to be provided with each phase or unit
of development shall be as determined by the City Engineer and Director of
Planning and Building. The City reserves the right to require said improvements,
facilities and/or dedications as necessary to provide adequate circulation and
to meet the requirements of police and fire departments. The City Engineer and
Director of Planning and Building may, at their discretion, modify the sequence
of improvement construction should conditions change to warrant such a
revision.
55. Adhere to the Public Facilities Finance Plan or revisions hereto for the SPA and
tentative map with improvements installed in accordance with said plan or as
required to meet threshold standards adopted by the City of Chula Vista. The
PFFP identifies a facility phasing plan based upon a set of assumptions
concerning the location and rate of development within and outside of the
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project area. Throughout the build-out of SPA One, actual development may
differ from the assumptions contained in the PFFP. Neither the PFFP nor any
other SPA One document grant the Applicant an entitlement to develop as
assumed in the PFFP, or limit the SPA One's facility improvement requirements
to those identified in the PFFP. Cornpliance with the City of Chula Vista
threshold standards, based on actua~ development patterns and updated
forecasts in reliance on changing entitlements and market conditions, shall
govern SPA One developnqent patterns and the facility improvement
requirernents to serve such development. In addition, the sequence in which
improvements are constructed shall correspond to any future Eastern Chula
Vista Transportation Phasing Plan or amendment to the Growth Management
Program and Ordinance adopted by the City. The City Engineer may modify the
sequence of improvement construction should conditions change to warrant
such a revision.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
56. Comply with all applicable sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
Preparation of the final map and all plans shal~ be in accordance with the
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the City of Chula Vista Subdivision
Ordinance and Subdivision Manual.
57. Underground all utilities within the subdivision in accordance with Municipal
Code requirements.
58. Pay the following fees in accordance with the City Code and Council Policy:
A. The Transportation and Public Facilities Development hnpact Fees
B. Signal Participation Fees
C. All applicable sewer fees, including but not limited to sewer connection
fees
D. Interim SR-125 impact fee
E. Telegraph Canyon Sewer Basin DIF
F. Telegraph Canyon Basin Drainage DIF
G. Qtay Ranch Reserve Fund fee.
59. Comply with all relevant Federal, State and Local regulations, including the
Clean Water Act. The developer shall be responsible for providing all required
testing and documentation to demonstrate said compliance as required by the
City Engineer.
60. Ensure that prospective purchasers sign a "Notice of Special Taxes and
Assessments" pursuaot to Municipal Code Section 5.46.020 regarding
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projected taxes and assessments. Submit disclosure form for approval by the
City Engineer prior to Final Map approval.
61. Comply with all aspects of the City of Chula Vista Landscape Manual, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
62. Comply with Chapter 19.09 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (Growth
Management) as may be amended from time to time by the City. Said chapter
includes but is not limited to: threshold standards (19.09.04), public facilities
finance plan implementation (19.09.090), and public facilities finance plan
amendment procedures (19.09.100).
By implementing the Project, the Applicant/Developer acknowledges that the
City is presently in the process of amending its Growth Management Ordinance
to add a proposed Section 19.09,105, to establish provisions necessary to
ensure compliance with adopted threshold standards (particularly traffic) prior
to construction of State Route 125. Said provisions will require the
demonstration, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, of sufficient street
system capacity to accommodate a proposed development as a prerequisite to
final map approval for that development, and the applicant hereby agrees to
comply with adopted amendments to the Growth Management Ordinance.
63. Ensure that all proposed development is consistent with the Otay Ranch SPA
One Planned Community District Regulations.
64. Prior to approval of the final "B" map, the Applicant shall implement all
applicable mitigation measures identified in EIR 95-01, the CEQA Findings of
Fact for this Project (on file in the City Clerk's Office as Document No. C096-
056) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (on file in the City
Clerk's Office as Document No. CO96-057).
65. Prior to the approval of the final "B" map, the Applicant shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the Phase 2 Resource Management Plan (RMP) as
approved by the City Council on June 4, 1996 and as may be amended from
time to time by the City and the in lieu fee program, if applicable, to be adopted
by the City Council.
66. The Applicant shall coonply with any applicable requirements of the California
Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
IX. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
The City Council does hereby approve the Project subject to the conditions set forth
on Section VII listed above and based upon the findings and determinations on the
record for this Project.
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X. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, revoke or further condition
issuance of all future building permits issued under the authority of approvals herein
granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said
conditions or seek damages for their violation.
XI. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated;
and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions, or conditions are
determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
this resolution shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further force and
effect ab initio.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter //ji~ n M. Kaheny
Planning and Building Director ney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 8'h day of December, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilia, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Moot
Shirley Hc~t~,'Mayor
ATTEST:
~Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
l, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 19294 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 8Ih day of December, 1998.
Executed this 8'h day of December, 1998.
thelet, City Clerk