HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1993-17252 RESOLUTION NO. 17252
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE REQUEST BY BONITA GATEWAY, LTD. FOR
THE DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AT 3001
BONITA ROAD AND APPROVING AGREEMENT THEREFOR
WHEREAS, according to Chapter 15.32 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, all
existing overhead utilities crossing a parcel under development shall be
converted to underground, except for 69 kv lines; and,
WHEREAS, Bonita Gateway, Ltd., is developing the property at Plaza Bonita
Road and Bonita Road and has requested a deferral of this requirement; and,
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing on September 14, 1993 and based
on the following findings recommends a deferral of the undergrounding:
1. The lines traverse only a small portion of the property in a
northwest/southeast direction (see Exhibit "A") for a total length of
approximately 145 feet.
2. The overhead lines now crossing the subject property consist of three
transmission (69-kv) lines situated above four distribution (12-kv) lines.
There are no cable TV or telephone lines.
3. There is one pole located on the north edge of the property, which must
remain to support the 69-kv lines, even if the 12-kv lines are placed
underground.
4. In order to underground through the subject property, either: a) two new
poles would have to be set at the property lines; or, b) if the lines were
to be converted below grade from the existing two off-site poles, the
trenchwork work would reach approximately 500 linear feet, with 350 feet
of that on adjacent properties.
5. Utility Consultants, a firm which specializes in these types of matters,
has quoted a figure of $175.00 per linear foot to convert the 12-kv
overhead wires to underground. Therefore, the project could range from
$25,375 to $87,500, depending on how the developer accomplished the work
(Item 4 a. or 4 b.)
6. The aesthetic benefit of undergrounding just the 12-kv lines for such a
short distance and letting the 69-kv lines remain would be minimal in
comparison to the cost of that benefit.
WHEREAS, based on the facts presented herein, imposition of Section
15.32.050 of the Municipal Code would constitute an unwarranted hardship on the
developer and said deferral would not be a detriment to the health, safety or
general welfare of the public; and,
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WHEREAS, staff recommends that the deferral request be approved and that
the Mayor is authorized to sign the associated agreement, known as document
number C093-203, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approv.e~ as to form
Jo P. Lipp/i//Y'/~' Bruce M. Boogaard
Di f Public Works City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 14th day of September, 1993, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Hotton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
Vicki C. Soderqu t City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17252 was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council held on the 14th day of September,
1993.
Executed this 14th day of September, 1993.
Vicki C. Soderquist, ~lty City Clerk