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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1990-15442 RESOLUTION NO. 15442 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SUN-UP VISTA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 89-12 - GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Gold Key Development has submitted a tentative subdivision map known as Sun-Up Vista, Chula Vista Tract 89-12, proposing to subdivide 2.31 acres located on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive, into 8 single family lots, including an existing house at 66 Telegraph Canyon Road, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study, IS-89-74, of potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the project and based on the attached Initial Study and comments thereon, if any, the Coordinator has concluded that there would be no significant environmental impacts, and recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on IS-89-74, and WHEREAS, this item was continued from the meeting of October 17 and December 12, 1989 and January 16, 1990 in order to allow the applicant to reevaluate the proposal with respect to several concerns raised at the hearing involving development in the panhandle area, lot size/FAR's, driveway access onto Telegraph Canyon Road, wildlife and soils/drainage, and WHEREAS, on September 13, 1989, the Commission voted 5-1-1 to recommend that Council approve the map in accordance with the findings and conditions in Resolution PCS-89-12. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the tentative subdivision map for Sun-Up Vista, Chula Vista Tract 89-12 based on the following findings: 1. The site is physically suitable for 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 proposal as conditioned is consistent with the General Plan designation of Low-Medium Residential (3-6 du/ac), and General Plan policies related to grading and landform. Resolution No. 15442 Page 2 b. Circulation Telegraph Canyon Road and the private drive shall be improved in accordance with City Standards. The reduction of one lot in the panhandle area will improve circulation for those lots. c. Housing ~ The project shall provide single family, detached housing consistent with that in the immediate area. d. Conservation - The biologic component of the site is not unique and does not contain threatened or endangered species. There are no significant impacts with regard to wildlife habitat, soils or ground water. e. Park and Recreation, Open Space The project shall be required to pay park acquisition and development fees prior to approval of a final map. f. Seismic Safety - No faults or landslides are known to exist on the project site. the La Nacion Fault Zone, located approximately 800 feet west of the property, has little potential as a source for a damaging earthquake. g. Safety - The project site is within threshold standards for both police and fire protection. the panhandle dwellings will be equipped with indoor sprinkler systems in lieu of adequate access for fire equipment. h. Noise - The site is not subject to adverse noise impacts. i. Scenic Highway - The property does not adjoin a scenic route or gateway. j. Bicycle Routes - The property does not adjoin a designated bike route. k. Public Buildings - The project is subject to the payment of school impact fees prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. Pursuant to Section 66412.3 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. 5. The general orientation of the dwellings is conducive to passive and natural heating opportunities. The wide sideyards will allow for natural cooling to a greater extent than typically found. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said subdivision is subject to the following conditions: 1. The dwellings in the panhandle area shall be sited and designed as shown on the site plan subject to staff review and approval. Resolution No. 15442 Page 3 CC&R's shall be recorded, with the City being a party thereto, prohibiting construction which would increase the height of the dwellings or decrease the separation from the adjoining dwellings. 2. The dwellings fronting on Telegraph Canyon Road shall be resited and/or the floor plans or lot lines adjusted in order to provide adequate, usable yard space for each lot subject to staff review and approval. Sideyards meeting this requirement shall have a minimum dimension of 15 ft. CC&R's shall be recorded, with the City being a party thereto, prohibiting future building construction within the 15 ft. sideyard. Said construction may exclude patios with an open trellis design approved by the City. 3. Fully automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in "panhandle" dwelling(s) subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. 4. The approval of a final map by the City Council will require compliance with the City's adopted threshold standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 5. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of street improvements in Telegraph Canyon Road as shown on the Tentative Map. Said improvements shall include, but not be limited to asphalt pavement and base, concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, street lights, sanitary sewer, fire hydrants and portable water facilities. Required improvements shall be installed along the entire subdivision frontage and shall extend to the existing concrete curb easterly of the property. 6. The developer shall dedicate to the City additional right-of-way along the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to the subdivision as shown on the Tentative Subdivision Map. 7. The private access drive off Telegraph Canyon Road shall meet City standards for intersection sight distance. 8. The developer shall provide a concrete low flow channel in the tributary water course at the rear of Lot 2 unless the City Engineer determines that such a channel is not necessary. A drainage study shall be submitted to demonstrate the adequacy of the channel and to demonstrate that the channel is compatible with upstream improvements. 9. Side slopes in the major drainage channel shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal to vertical ratio) unless approved by the City Engineer. 10. Access shall be provided to all storm drain structures including low flow channels adjacent to back of lots. The form and type of access is to be approved by the City Engineer. 11. The property owner shall grant an easement to the City to provide for maintenance of the major Telegraph Canyon Channel. Said easement shall be granted on the Final Subdivision Map. Resolution No. 15442 Page 4 12. 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 (No. 1797 as amended). 13. The developer shall obtain notarized letters of permission for all off-site grading work prior to issuance of grading permit for work requiring said off-site grading. 14. The developer shall grant to the City a street tree planting and maintenance easement along Telegraph Canyon Road. Said easement shall extend from the property line to a line 10 feet from the back of the sidewalk. 15. The developer shall provide access on an equal basis to and upon individual lots for all franchised cable television companies. 16. Plans for the bridge providing access to the panhandle area shall be reviewed by the City Engineer. Sewer and water lines shall be incorporated into the design of the bridge subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and Director of Planning. Said bridge shall be capable of allowing a lO0-year storm flow to pass without obstructing said flow. 17. The developer shall provide barri~ers on the portion of the existing, exposed sewer line crossing the property subject to review and approval of the Director of Public Works. 18. Lot Nos. 1 and 2 shall meet the City's panhandle lot provisions (CVMC 19.22.150). All garages with access off the private drive shall maintain a 22 ft. setback therefrom. Presented by: Approved as to form by: Robert A. Letter D. R~chard Rudo)t Director of Planning Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 15442 Page 5 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 8th day of May, 1990 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Malcolm, McCandliss, Nader, Cox NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Moore ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None G Mayor ATTEST: ~Bev~er~.'~u~!he~~lerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 15442 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of May, 1990. Executed this 8th day of May, 1990. (s r e K