HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1987/02/24 Item 7 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 7
Meeting Date 2/24/87
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing to consider the request for a waiver of
undergrounding requirements for Orange Tree Mobile Home Park
Resolution //- "/" Approving a deferral of/ undergrounding
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requirements for Orange Tree Mobile Home Park
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City En neer 91
REVIEWED BY: City Manager"W ,� (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
The Acquisition Association for Orange Tree Mobile Homeowners, Inc. recently
filed a tentative map to subdivide the Orange Tree Mobile Home Park. One of
the conditions of approval of that tentative map is to underground all
existing overhead utilities onsite.
The Association has applied for a waiver of the conversion requirement. In
accordance with Section 15.32.130 of the City Code, this matter must be
considered by Council at a public hearing. The City Clerk has set
February 17, 1987, as the date for that public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
a. That the Council hold the public hearing and;
b. Adopt a resolution approving a deferral in lieu of a waiver.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The renters of spaces in the Orange Tree Mobile Home Park have formed an
association to subdivide the property into a condominium in order to gain
ownership of the spaces their mobile homes occupy. The tentative map was
approved recently. One of the conditions of approval is the requirement to
convert the existing overhead utilities within the property. The conversion
entails the removal of six utility poles and placing approximately 1600 feet
of power and telephone lines underground. (See Exhibit A. )
On October 1 , 1986, George W. Loxterman, representing the Acquisition
Association for Orange Tree Mobile Home Owners, Inc. , applied for a waiver of
the undergrounding requirements stating that, if imposed, the requirement
would create a hardship on the mobile homeowners.
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Section 15.32.070 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code provides for the City
Council to vary from or defer the requirements of undergrounding if: a)
enforcement of the requirements would result in undue hardship to the owners,
and b) the deferral would not be detrimental to the health, safety or general
welfare of the neighborhood.
Findings
With reference to Exhibit A, there are overhead lines running in a north-south
direction through the property with two branches going east and west. This
totals approximately 1600 linear feet of power and telephone lines. All
individual services to the mobile homes are underground.
The power lines are relatively small , carrying only 240 volts. They are not
noticeable from Orange Avenue or Anita Street.
There have been no estimates submitted of the costs of undergrounding the
system. Upon contacting SDG&E, we were informed that it is a private
distribution system and the conversion would have to be done under private
contract with an electrical contractor. An added cost would be the addition
of at least two street light standards, as two of the existing utility poles
are providing support for the private street lighting.
In a report by staff to the Planning Commission (November 19, 1986) , it was
stated that 33% of the park tenants have low to moderate incomes. The costs
to convert the overhead utilities would place an additional financial burden
on these people.
Conclusion
Based on the findings contained herein, it can be concluded that the criteria
set forth in the City Code are met.
1 . That the conversion would create a hardship on the space owners within the
park; and
2. The deferral or waiver would not be detrimental to the health, safety or
general welfare of the public.
I recommend that the City Council grant a deferral rather than a waiver of the
conversion requirements. A waiver would give the owners license to never pay
for conversion even if a district was to be formed in the future. If a
deferral or waiver is granted, it should be subject to the condition that the
owners shall enter into an agreement waiving their right to protest the
formation of an undergrounding district.
The tenants, the Association, all utility companies and the owners of
surrounding properties have been notified of this public hearing in accordance
with the ordinances of the City.
Slides and a transparency are available for Council viewing.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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