HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1990-15659 RESOLUTION NO. 15659
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, that the City Council does hereby find, determine,
resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. The City Council concurs in the determination of the
Environmental Review Coordinator, who conducted the aforementioned Initial
Study, IS-89-74, that there would be no significant environmental impacts by
the approval of the tentative subdivision map, and does hereby adopt as its
own, the negative declaration issued on IS-89-74.
Section 2. The City Council does hereby make 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Section 3. Subject to the enumerated conditions set forth hereinbelow,
the City Council does hereby approve the tentative subdivision map for Sun-Up
Vista, Chula Vista Tract 89-12:
1. That lot identified on the Revised Tentative Map as Lot #1, a
parcel of property containing approximately 23,594 square feet and
which Lot #1 is located south of the flood control channel shall be
combined with that lot identified on the Revised Tentative Map as
Lot #2, a lot consisting of 9,622 square feet to form a single lot
and which shall hereinafter be referred to as "Consolidated Lot".
Property owner shall, prior to the recording of the final map,
convey for the benefit of the City, an easement for "Open Space
Purposes" over that portion of the Consolidated Lot identified on
the Revised Tentative Map as Lot #1, a lot consisting of
approximately 2357 square feet. As the term is used herein, "Open
Space Purposes" shall mean that improvement of said lot is
prohibited except for landscaping, incidental gardening structures,
or grading and grubbing as shall have received the advanced review,
approval and written permission of the City by and through its
Zoning Administrator, without the express written permission of the
City. It is the intent of this condition that the area designated
"for Open Space Purposes" be retained as a natural-appearing open
space area.
2. The open space portion of "Consolidated Lot" as defined in
Condition No. 1 shall be maintained by the owner of that lot.
Maintenance, as the term is herein used, shall include keeping the
area free of trash, debris or foreign matter and free from fire
hazards such as excessive growth of brush. Applicants shall record
a restrictive covenant on the face of the final map which will
obligate the fee owner to maintain the area for the benefit of the
City in such form as meets with the approval of the City and which
shall provide for the implementation of this condition, and which
will further provide that in the event the property owner shall
fail to maintain said area, that the City of Chula Vista or their
designee may enter upon, and maintain said open space area, the
cost of which will be borne by the property owner. The property
owner shall grant to the City of Chula Vista a lien against the
property for the purpose of securing the recovery of the cost of
such maintenance.
3. The dwellings 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
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requirement shall have a minimum dimension of 15 feet. CC&R's
shall be recorded, with the City being a party thereto, prohibiting
future building construction within the 15 foot sideyard. Said
construction may exclude patios with an open trellis design
approved by the City.
4. All floor elevations shall be elevated to a minimum of one foot
above the designated flood elevation as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency {FEMA). The developer may submit a request to FEMA for a
Letter of Map Amendment or Revision (LOMA or LOMR) to prevent
future owners from paying flood insurance premiums. The developer
shall pay all costs and fees associated with obtaining such a
letter.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The development 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.
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.
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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 1 etters 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 lO 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. The developer shall provide barriers on the portion of the
existing, exposed sewer line crossing the property subject to
review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
17. The following statement shall be placed on the Final Map:
"Please be advised that the City of Chula Vista intends to adopt a
Growth Management Element, Transportation Phasing Program, and
other related growth management implementation programs, which may
regulate the location and timing of development in the City,. The
City intends that development of property included in the Final-Map
will be subject to the provisions of these programs. Owners listed
on this map shall be responsible for providing notification to any
purchaser or successor in interest to any portion of this property
of the City's intent in this regard."
18. The drainage channel on the rear portions of the lots which are the
subject matter of this subdivision map shall be maintained by the
property owners on whose property the drainage channel is 1 ocated.
Maintenance, as the term is herein used, shall include the repair
and maintenance of the structural integrity of the channel as well
as keeping the channel free of trash, debris or foreign matter
which would inhibit or otherwise restrict the flow of water.
Applicants shall record a restrictive covenant on the face of the
final map which will obligate the fee owner to maintain the
drainage channel for the benefit of the City in such form as meets
with the approval of the City and which shall provide for the
implementation of this condition, and which will further provide
that i n the event property owners shall fail to maintain said
drainage channel, that the City of Chula Vista or their designee
may enter upon, and repair and maintain said channel, the cost of
which will be borne by the property owners. The property owners
shall grant to the City of Chul a Vista a lien against the property
for the purpose of securing the recovery of the cost of such
maintenance.
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19. Property owner shall covenant not to construct or improve, in a
form satisfactory to City, that portion of the property on which is
located a drainage channel to the level thereof which the City
Engineer determines would be needed to accommodate water removal
during a 100 year flood condition.
20. Native and drought-tolerant plants shall be used in landscaping
required pursuant to this Tentative Map approval.
Presented by: Appr as ifoi :~
Rob6rt A. Le ogaard
Director of Planning ity Attorney
and
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 12th day of June, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: McCandliss, Nader, Cox
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Malcolm
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Moore
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. 15659 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 12th day of
June, 1990.
Executed this 12th day of June, 1990.
· Authelet, City Clerk