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PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS-92-02 Consideration of tentative
subdivision map for Salt Creek Ranch, Chula
Vista Tract 92-02 - The Baldwin Company
A. BACKGROUND
1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map known as Salt
Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02, in order to subdivide 1197.4 acres
into residential lots accommodating approximately 2,100 single family
dwelling units and 509 multiple family dwelling units, two elementary school
sites, two park sites, a fire station site and approximately 432 acres of open
space.
2. The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed tentative
map and has determined that it is in substantial conformance with the Salt
Creek Ranch SPA Plan for which Final Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report 91-03 was certified by the City Council.. Therefore, no new
environmental review is necessary and staff recommends the recertification
of SEIR 91-03 and reapproval of the Statement of Overriding Consideration
and the Mitigation Monitoring Program related thereto.
B. RECOMMENDATION
1. Recertify SEIR 91-03 for the Salt Creek Ranch SPA and Tentative Map for
Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02.
2. Based on the findings contained in the attached draft City Council
Resolution, adopt a motion recommending that the City Council approve the
tentative subdivision map for Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02,
subject to the conditions enumerated in said Resolution.
3. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation
Monitoring Program.
4. Recommend that the City Council approve the street names submitted for
Neighborhoods 1-8.
C. DISCUSSION
This Tentative Map is the third increment of a four phase process by which large
landholdings are developed. The first phase was the General Development Plan
(GDP) and the establishment of the Planned Community (PC) Regulations along
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with an accompanying environmental impact report (EIR). These documents were
approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council in 1990.
The GDP process utilized generalized design concepts for the development of the
property and also established the general pattern, intensity and character of
development, along with the goals, objectives and standards to guide future
detailed planning. The GDP consists of text and maps, including the GDP map.
The GDP Map indicates the land use designations for each parcel within the plan
area, with a range of units assigned to each residential designation, based on size
and density classification. The text describes the various components of the GDP
and provides basic standards and processes for its implementation.
The PC Zone functions as the policy and entitlement bridge between the General
Plan and the zoning regulations and specifically elaborates the goals, general
objectives and principles contained in the Chula Vista General Plan and outlined
in the General Development Plan.
The second phase of the process was the Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan
which further defined the development parameters previously set forth in the
General Development Plan. The SPA Plan addresses issues concerning the
infrastructure required to serve the project, existing and proposed land use
relationships, design criteria, circulation, open space, parks, schools and
community purpose facilities. In addition, this Plan details the project's objectives
established by a set of design guidelines in accordance with the Planned
Community District Regulations.
Both the SPA Plan and PC regulations and design guidelines along with an
accompanying Supplemental Environmental Impact Report were approved by the
Planning Commission and the City Council in early 1992.
The third and present phase, the Tentative Map (TM) process, implements the
GDP and SPA Plan by more precisely "lotting" the property and providing required
infrastructure and detailed project phasing. In this case, the SEIR prepared forthe
SPA Plan is adequate for the TM since the TM is in substantial conformance with
the SPA Plan from an environmental perspective. This approved SEIR will be
required to be recertified by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
The final phase, the building phase, will occur upon approval of the Tentative and
Final Maps and issuance of building permits.
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Adjacent zoning and land use.
North County S87 Otay Water District facilities, vacant
South PC Eastlake Business Park, vacant
East County S87 Vacant
West County S88 Salt Creek I subdivision, vacant (Rancho
San Miguel)
Existing site characteristics.
The project site is located between the San Miguel/Mother Miguel Mountains to the
north and the rolling hills, valleys and mesas of the area to the south. Elevations
on the property range from approximately 550 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)
in the western portion of the site to over 1,100 feet AMSL in the northern portion
of the property. The steepest portions of the site occur in the north central and
northeastern portions of the site, although less than 10 percent of the property has
slopes with gradients of 25 percent or greater. Dominant landform features on the
site include Salt Creek and gently rolling hillsides in the central portion of the site.
A narrow south-trending ridge dominates the eastern portion of the site. Two
major drainages, separated by a rounded ridge, join to form a larger drainage
which flows into the Upper Otay Reservoir at the southeast corner of the site.
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Tentative Map.
The following table indicates minimum and average lot sizes within each phase
and neighborhood.
Minimum Average Total
Neighborhood Phase lot Area 1 Lot Area 1 Lots
1 (Portion) 1b 7,00rJ 7,705 90
1 (Ramainder) 2 7,00rJ 7,705 240
2 1b 7,00rJ 7,851 213
3 10 4,500 5,455 249
4A (Portion) 1b -- Muttifamily 60
4A (Remainder) 2 -- Multifamily 330
48 1a 3,800 5,584 141
5 1b -- Muttifamily 119
5 1a 5,000 6,770 92
6 (Portion) 1a 5,000 6,306 109
6 (Remainder) 1b 5,000 6,306 113
7A 2 5,000 6,186 59
78 2 7,00rJ 8,547 124
8 2 7,000 8,967 237
9 2 15,000 21.513 139
10A 3 15,000 26,251 57
10B 3 15,000 40,278 16
11 3 15,000 33,300 85
12 3 15,000 21,298 93
13 3 15,000 18,907 43
TOTAL DWELLING UNITS 2,609
Phase 1 - 1,137 dwelling units
Phase 2 - 1,178 dwelling units
Phase 3 - 294 dwelling units
1 Measured in square feet
2PC Regulations permit 20% of lots to be reduced to 6,000 square feet and 10% of
lots to be reduced to 5,400 square feet
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D. ANALYSIS
Proposed Changes in Development Phasing
The SPA Plan provides for the project to be developed in three phases to ensure
construction of the necessary infrastructure and community facilities for each
residential area as the project progresses. The applicant proposes to revise the
phasing sequence to provide for a west-to-east development progression as
indicated on the table on page 9 and as depicted on the illustration on page 10.
The rationale for these proposed changes follow:
1. A west-to-east development progression is more logical relative to balancing
the cost of required infrastructure with the creation of lots to finance it.
2. The first phase of 1,137 lots would require more park acreage than the
acreage provided in the neighborhood park. Therefore, the Director of
Parks and Recreation has recommended that first improvements be
provided in the community park rather than the neighborhood park as
indicated in the SPA Plan. Access to this park would have to be provided
through the westerly portion of the property via infrastructure financed by
lots created along its west-to-east route.
3. The applicant states that the up-front cost of construction of Proctor Valley
Road, both on-site and off-site, would be prohibitive and financially
infeasible.
Another significant change in the development sequence for the property is in the
circulation system. The SPA and Public Facilities Financing Plans require that
Proctor Valley Road be extended from its present terminus (East H Street) within
the Salt Creek I project, through the southerly portion of the adjacent Rancho San
Miguel property and through what was Phase 2 to reach what was Phase 1
located in the center of the project. The applicant proposes instead to develop
Phase 1 (formerly most of Phase 2) in two subphases which would result in the
following changes to the circulation system.
Subphase 1 a.
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All development would occur south of Proctor Valley
Road.
. Access to Subphase 1 a would be via MacKenzie Creek
Road, which would traverse easterly from an existing
paved portion of San Miguel Road to Lane Avenue,
which would also be constructed. These
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improvements would provide levels of service
appropriate to this subphase.
. This subphase would have 591 single family lots.
Subphase 1 b.
.
Development would occur north and south of Proctor
Valley Road including the first 12 acres of the
community park.
. Proctor Valley Road would be constructed only on-site
between the westerly project boundary and the
community park; the off-site portion through the San
Miguel Ranch property would be built in Phase 2.
. Hunte Parkway and enough of Duncan Ranch Road to
reach the park entrance would also be constructed.
. This subphase would have 486 single family lots and
60 multifamily dwelling units.
Staff has reviewed three alternative methods by which to provide westerly access
to the project: (1) the westerly extension of MacKenzie Creek Road from San
Miguel Road to Lane Parkway and the northerly extension of existing Lane Avenue
into the project; (2) the off-site extension of Proctor Valley Road through San
Miguel Ranch, and (3) a temporary paved access along the present unpaved route
of this road. Of these alternatives, staff believes the circulation system as
proposed (#1) is superior because: the alignment through San Miguel Ranch (#2)
would be premature until the City settles on the ultimate land uses for this portion
of that development and the access and grading required to accommodate them;
and the temporary access (#3) would be a "throwaway" road since its route is
through the fire station, park and school sites and would likely have to be removed,
perhaps at an earlier date to accommodate some of these uses prior to the
availability of a permanent access.
Proposed Changes from Approved SPA Plan
Condition 4h of the SPA Plan states, "Approval of the SPA does not constitute
approval of the final lot configurations and street design shown within the SPA
Plan. Modifications may be made by the staff, Planning Commission or City
Council during Tentative Subdivision Map processing and consideration."
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After consultation with staff, several changes were made to the 10Vstreet layout on
the tentative map which differ from those shown on the SPA Plan. These changes
resulted in the reduction of 53 lots from the project.
Major changes are summarized below:
Neiqhborhood 1
o An open space lot was created at the southwest corner of N-1
from area deleted from adjacent lots.
o Four short cul-de-sacs were deleted.
o Minor lot orientation changes were made.
o Number of lots reduced from 341 to 330.
Neiqhborhood 2
o Four short cul-de-sacs were deleted; one longer one added.
o One long curvilinear street added.
o Number of lots reduced from 223 to 213.
Neiqhborhood 3
o Street system revamped. Street stubbing at San Miguel
Ranch property deleted.
o Number of cul-de-sacs reduced by two.
o Number of lots reduced from 263 to 249.
Neiqhborhood 4A
o No major changes to this multi-family lot.
Neiqhborhood 4B
o
Interface with Eastlake Business Park improved by the
reorientation of three cul-de-sacs to increase the distance
between this industrial area and the project.
Trail between Eastlake and the project located entirely on the
project site.
Number of lots increased from 134 to 141.
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Neiahborhood 5
o No major changes to lot and street patterns in this detached
smalllottattached single family neighborhood.
o Number of single family detached units reduced from 100 to
92.
o Number of multi-family units increased from 111 to 119.
Neiahborhood 6
o No major changes.
Neiahborhood 7A
o Two of three cul-de-sacs deleted.
o Number of lots increased from 58 to 59.
Neiahborhood 78
o Number of cul-de-sacs reduced by one.
o Number of lots reduced from 138 to 124.
Neiahborhood 8
o Cul-de-sac bulbs changed to standard shapes.
o Configuration of community park (adjacent to Neighborhood
8) changed to eliminate west side indentation per Parks and
Recreation Department recommendation.
o Number of lots reduced from 242 to 237.
Neiahborhood 9
o Lots consolidated to create larger parcels.
o Number of lots reduced from 143 to 139.
Neiahborhood 10A
o No major changes to lot and street patterns.
o Number of lots increased from 56 to 57.
Neiahborhood 108
o No major changes.
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Neiahborhood 11
o No major changes.
Neiahborhood 12
o No major changes to lot and street patterns.
o Access to on-site trails, if deemed appropriate, provided from
two northerly cul-de-sacs.
o Number of lots reduced from 97 to 93.
Neiahborhood 13
o No major changes to lot and street patterns.
o Number of lots unchanged.
SPAlTM Development Sequence Comparison
Phase I Phase II Phase III
(Neighborhood/DU's) (Neighborhood/DU's) (Neighborhood/DU's)
SPA TM SPA TM SPA TM
2/223 Port. 1/41 1/341 Port. 1/289 10A/56 10/A/57
Port. 4A/293 2/213 3/263 Port. 4A/330 108/16 108/16
5/211 3/249 Port. 4A/97 7A/59 11/85 11/85
61222 Port 4A/100 48/134 78/126 12/97 12/93
7A/58 48/141 9/143 8/237 13/43 13/43
78/138 51211 9/139
8/242 6/222
Neighborhood
Pa'"
Portion
Community
Park (12 ac.)
Community Park
Portion
Community
Park (10 ac.)
2 School Sites
1 School Site
Neighborhood
Pa'"
Fire Station Site
Fire Station Site
1 School Site
"Reduced to 1,137 dwelling units by Condition of Resolution
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While the applicant proposes a total of 1,227 dwelling units for Phases 1 a and 1 b,
the Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) permits a maximum of 1,137 units.
The PFFP further requires that "no tentative map be approved until (1) the
completion of the H.N.T.B. State Route 125 financing study and determination as
to the consistency of the Salt Creek Ranch development with the conclusions of
the study, and unless the tentative map is conditioned upon (2) the revision of
compliance with the revised Eastern Chula Vista Transportation Phasing Plan
(ECVTPP) and Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (DIF) Program based on
these conclusions."
At the time this condition was formulated, capacity in the eastern Chula Vista traffic
network was considered to be at its maximum. Based on recent interim studies
conducted by JHK, however, enough capacity remains to accommodate the first
phase of Salt Creek Ranch provided certain improvements are made. Staff
concludes, therefore, that the project is in compliance with the intent of the PFFP
condition, but the project will continue to be subject to the final H.N.T.B study by
condition of the Tentative Map.
Access To Adjacent Property
The Tentative Map provides access to three adjacent areas as described below.
Olav Water District - Access to the District's property located to the
north, adjacent to the lower of the two northerly property lines of the
project, would be provided via Hunte Parkway which would terminate
at Otay's southerly property line. Improvements would be 24 feet of
pavement on 72 feet of graded right-of-way. This road would
replace Otay's existing graded access easement which traverses the
northwest portion of the Ranch.
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Wilson (Watson-McCov) Propertv - Access to the Wilson property
(formerly referred to as Watson-McCoy), an "L"-shaped, gently
sloping parcel abutting the northeast corner of the project, would be
Street YYY which would terminate at Wilson's southerly property line.
Improvements would consist of a fully constructed 60-foot- wide
street. While the General Development Plan for Salt Creek Ranch
indicates a second access to the Wilson property, the Salt Creek
Ranch SPA Plan does not. The TM does provide for a 20-foot-wide
access easement through a residential lot (lot 76 in Neighborhood
11) to conform to the GDP, but staff believes this access is
inappropriate and impractical. The only viable second access
through Salt Creek Ranch to the easterly properties, in staff's
opinion, would be via Street 1111, a cul-de-sac in Neighborhood 10B.
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This street terminates within 50 feet of the TM's easterly property
line and can easily be extended to provide a second access to the
area. A condition imposing this requirement is included in the
attached draft resolution (#31). Ideally, since development of this
easterly area is several years away, the area north and east of Salt
Creek Ranch should be planned as a unit to insure coordination of
public facilities and grading and to conduct area-wide environmental
review in this area.
Pvramids - When the City Council approved the SPA Plan for the
Salt Creek Ranch, they required Baldwin to work diligently with the
northern adjacent property owners to study a mutually acceptable
access from Salt Creek Ranch prior to the approval of the Salt Creek
Ranch Tentative Map. These parcels are not presently within the
City's Sphere of Influence.
Baldwin and representatives of the owners of some of the northerly
properties ("Pyramids") have met on several occasions without
reaching agreement relative to the extent of access to be provided
by Baldwin. In addition, staff has met with both parties separately.
The Tentative Map is being designed to provide three access points
to properties to the north, including the Pyramids. The primary
access is a 60-foot wide public street (Street YYY), which would
terminate at Baldwin's northerly property line, abutting the Wilson
property to the northeast. Access to the Pyramids parcels could be
gained through the Wilson property and an existing jeep trail. Two
other access opportunities are provided for the Pyramids and other
nearby parcels via Streets MMMM and NNNN, two proposed private
cul-de-sac streets from which access to existing trails could be
provided.
The owners of the Pyramids parcels maintain that they have legal
access through the Baldwin property and have filed a legal action to
enforce this contention. Having studied aerial photographs of the
area and visited the property, it appears to staff that trails up to 10
feet in width do lead to these northerly parcels through Salt Creek
Ranch. Staff, however, has no knowledge relative to legal access
rights over these trails. The TM could provide paved access via
project streets through Baldwin's property and also provide access
between Baldwin's development area and the adjacent parcels.
There would, however, be undeveloped open space between the
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developed areas of Salt Creek Ranch and the adjacent parcels. The
existing trails traverse this open space area.
Most of the terrain on the Pyramid parcels is in excess of 25% slope
gradient resulting in very limited development potential. In this
regard, staff wrote to the County Department of Planning and Land
Use (DPLU) to determine their position relative to the development
potential of a 400.:!: acre area which includes the Pyramids
ownership, and to determine access requirements. In their attached
reply, DPLU states that the development potential for the area is an
average of 1 dwelling unit per 8 acres under the County General
Plan because of the severity of the terrain. DPLU further states that
access should be planned through Neighborhood 11 over the Wilson
property to accommodate potential traffic volumes from a maximum
of approximately 50 dwelling units.
Staff has included as a recommended condition of approval
(Condition 110) that access to Pyramids be via Street YYY.
However, the cul-de-sac Streets MMMM and NNNN are designed to
accommodate limited road connections provided the Pyramids and
other area owners meet the criteria outlined in that condition.
Grading
The amount of grading for the TM has increased by approximately 440,000 cubic
yards from that indicated for the SPA Plan. Most of this increase (.:t300,000 c.y.)
occurs in Subarea 3, primarily because of the requirement for larger detention
basins for urban runoff than originally anticipated. Much of the remaining
discrepancy is attributable to the requirement to reduce the height of some
manufactured slopes throughout the project which, to accomplish, actually requires
more grading. More significant than the quantity of grading proposed are the
visual impacts of that grading. In this case, the detention basins would not be
visible offsite and the slopes of these basins will be at 3:1 to 4:1 and will be
landscaped to mitigate their visual impacts. Other visible slopes will also be
softened by landscaping. Staff concludes that no increase in adverse visible
impacts would occur resulting from this increase in the quantity of grading.
Community Purpose Facilities Sites
Based on the requirement of the PC Regulations for 1.39 net usable acres of land
per 1,000 population for Community Purpose Facilities (CPF), the applicant is
required to set aside for that purpose approximately 11 acres of net usable land.
Potential uses for these sites are places of worship, child care centers, senior
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citizens' facilities and the like. Lots CPF-1 (3.0 gross acres) and CPF-2 (4.2 gross
acres) are indicated on the TM. Other potential sites consist of a portion of multi-
family Neighborhood 4A and the area presently designated lots 1-16 and Street
DD at the northwest corner of Neighborhood 3. The Ordinance permits a reduction
of the required acreage if the City Council determines that a lesser amount of
facilities is needed based on availability of shared parking with other facilities or
the provision of other community purpose facilities that are guaranteed to be made
available to the community. A condition (#134) requiring adherence to this
provision is included in the draft Resolution. In addition, condition (#124) requires
that lots 1-16 and Street DD be precluded from development in Phase 1. The area
in which these lots are located should be reserved for possible CPF use until such
time as the project's CPF requirement is determined.
Equestrian Undercrossing
The SPA Plan Parks, Open Space and Trails Plan indicates two undercrossings
of Proctor Valley Road for equestrian/hiking trails at the east end of the project.
The conditions of approval of the SPA Plan require undercrossings for pedestrians
and wildlife (condition dd) and also require an equestrianlhiking trail along the
north side of Proctor Valley Road between and through the two undercrossings.
The applicant proposes to delete the east equestrian undercrossing by redesigning
the facility to accommodate wildlife and drainage only. In addition, the
equestrian/hiking trail planned for the north side of Proctor Valley Road would be
relocated to the south side, thus negating the need for the easterly
equestrian/hiking trail undercrossing. The westerly undercrossing, located just east
of the intersection of Proctor Valley Road and Hunte Parkway, would be retained.
While concurring with these proposed changes, staff has certain reservations about
the remaining undercrossing because of its potential as a security hazard. This
facility provides a direct link between the planned community park and an
elementary school. Children would likely use the undercrossing as a way to cross
Proctor Valley Road. Staff is concerned that the 150+ foot length and potential
lighting problems in this tunnel-like structure could lead to problems of abuse to
its users. In this regard, discussions with the Police Department and the School
District also revealed some concern forthe safety of children and others using this
undercrossing.
Staff does not propose that the condition for the undercrossing be deleted at this
time but that this matter be more closely studied to determine its desirability.
Should staff conclude that another approach be considered, this issue can be
brought back to the Commission and Council in the form of a study and a
suggested amendment to the TM resolution of approval and to the SPA Plan.
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Such a study would also be applicable to other developments in the Eastern
Territories.
Planning Commission Suggestions
At the SPA Plan hearing, the Commission directed staff to negotiate with the
applicant to reduce the total number of units in Neighborhoods 10A, 10B, 11, 12
and 13 (Phase 3) by approximately 5%; double the size of approximately 15 lots
in this phase; and to include some of the large lots planned for Phase 3 in the first
phase. The applicant has responded as follows:
1. The number of lots in Phase 3 was reduced by 3 (1 %). This figure includes
recommended conditions in the Resolution regarding deletion of lots. In
addition, 4 lots were deleted from Neighborhood 9, a large lot area. The
total reduction of lots therefore is 7 representing 1.6% of the total number
of large lots proposed.
2. No large lots were doubled in size but several lots were either combined
with portions of others in Neighborhoods 9-13 or lot lines were adjusted.
The results of this exercise was to create several larger lots in Phase 3
and, as discussed above, losing seven lots in the process.
3. As indicated in the approved SPA Plan, no estate-type lots are proposed
until the second phase. The applicant states that cost of extending basic
infrastructure an extra +3,000 feet to Neighborhood 9, the addition of
specialized public facilities associated with this large lot area and the out of
phase grading required to include large lots in the first phase would render
the project infeasible.
4. Thirty-one lots of one acre or larger have been provided.
Affordable Housing
Staff and the developer have negotiated an agreement to control the delivery of
the low- and moderate-income housing units required of the Salt Creek Ranch
project under the City's Housing Element of the General Plan. The Housing
Element requires the project to provide five percent of the total project units as
low-income units (housing costs not exceeding 30 percent of the monthly income
of a household at 80 percent of median income [$33,100 for a family of four]) and
five percent (5%) as moderate income units (housing costs not exceeding 30
percent of the monthly income of households at 120 percent of median-income
[$49,700 for a family of four]). The Housing Element further calls for the low- and
moderate-income units to be delivered at least roughly proportionally to the
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development of the other project units, while seeking delivery of the low-income
units as early as possible in the development process.
The draft agreement calls for the developer to deliver the affordable units in two
phases, parallel to the phasing of the Salt Creek Ranch Project. The affordable
units will be delivered at the mid-point of each phase for the low-income units.
The developer will have the option to build all of the low-income units, or to build
one-half of them and dedicate land within the project to the City for the other half.
The moderate-income units will be provided proportionally over the development
of the project. The affordability of the units will be initially verified through
developer reporting responsibilities and low-income rental units will be monitored
periodically. The City and the Redevelopment Agency will assist the developer to
achieve the affordable units to the degree possible with any available subsidy
mechanisms.
Street Names
The applicant has provided a list of proposed street names for Neighborhoods 1-8.
This list has been circulated to various City departments to eliminate duplicate and
otherwise unacceptable street names. The Subdivision Ordinance requires that
street names be approved by the City Council. The attached list of street names
are recommended for Planning Commission and, ultimately, Council approval.
Energy Conservation
During the City Council hearing on the SPA Plan, concern was expressed
regarding the application of energy conservation measures to this project. In this
regard, recent amendments to Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code are scheduled
to go into effect in 1993. These amendments provide for a variety of construction
requirements designed to conserve water, electricity, gas and petroleum. By the
time construction of the project begins, these regulations will be in effect and the
project builders will be required to comply with them.
In as much as these regulations are primarily enforced at the building permit stage,
few conditions relating to energy conservation can be applied to the Tentative Map.
However, the project does include conservation measures such as use of
reclaimed water and drought tolerant landscaping, provision of bike and pedestrian
trails and transit facilities, and access to nearby employment opportunities.
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Mr. Lauren M. Wasserman, Director
San Diego County Department of Planning and land Use
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92123
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Dear Lauren:
Subject: Salt Creek Ranch
The City of Chula Vista Planning Department recently accepted an appl ication
for a 2,600! dwelling unit Tentative Map for the Salt Creek Ranch. Your staff
was furnished with a copy of the map.
Owners of several parcels to the north of the portions of the Ranch labelled
Neighborhoods 11 and 12 have requested that access be provided to their
propert i es through thi s subdi vi s i on. These parcels are in the uni ncorporated
County areas outside the City's Sphere of Influence on the slopes of Mt.
Miguel.
The Ci ty, therefore, requests that the County provi de us with i nformat ion
regardi ng the development potent i a 1 of the northerly adjacent 400! acres and
County minimum access requirements for such development. The area in question
is depicted on the attached map. The aforementioned property owners are those
associated with the parcel s identified as "pyramids". Information should be
provided on those properties in the immediate vicinity as well. These parcels
are located in Assessor's Book 585, pages 9, 14, and 15.
We realize that you face a staff and revenue shortage, so our request is for a
bri ef survey rather than a comprehens i ve anal ys is. Any i nformat i on you can
provide to assist us in determining access requirements to those properties
would be greatly appreciated.
Please call Ken Lee, Assistant Director or me at 691-5101 if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
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July 16, 1992
Mr. Robert Leiter, Director
Planning Department
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
SALT CREEK RANCH
Dear Mr. Le;.w(:1?~ .
As you requested in your letter of July 2nd, my staff has researched the
assessor's books to verify access easements to the parcels listed. Our
research shows no easements or dedicated right-of-way to these parcels. The
Tentative Maps submitted for the project show a residential street with 60
feet of right-of-way linking to the "Watson" parcel, but not to those parcels
1 abe 1 ed Pyrami d.
The development potential of these parcels is low. The community plan
designates this property as (18) Multiple Rural Use, the density is 1 dwelling
unit per 4,8 or 20 acres depending on slope. In this case these properties
appear to have slopes in excess of 25% over the majority of their area. Using
the mid range of 1 dwelling unit per 8 acres 50 homes could be constructed.
This is just an estimate, if slopes average greater than 25% and if sensitive
habitat is present then this number would be reduced.
Our recommendation is that the design of "Neighborhood 11" streets be planned
to accommodate to potential traffic volumes from these parcels. I hope this
information is satisfactory for your purpose. If you wish further assistance
on this matter, contacting Steve Denny at 694-3727 will expedite the process.
Sincerely,
LAUREN M. WASSERMAN, Director
Department of Planning and Land Use
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SALT CREEK RANCH
The following street names have been approved by staff for each
Community Area:
Community 1
Abilene Drive
Calendula Drive
Camomile Drive
Cereus Drive
Driftwood Drive
Mesquite Drive
Mirage Drive
Mojave Drive
Ocotillo Drive
Opuntia Drive
Sand Dune Drive
saguaro Drive
Tumberweed Drive
Yucca Drive
Community 3
Aplomado Valley Road
Condor Valley Road
Dove Valley Road
Duck Valley Road
Eagle Valley Road
Falcon Valley Road
Hawk Valley Road
Mallard Valley Road
Osprey Valley Road
Owl Valley Road
Pelican Valley Road
Sun Valley Road
Tern Valley Road
Community 2
Anasazi Canyon Road
Arapahoe Canyon Road
Caddo Canyon Road
Cherokee Canyon Road
Comanche Canyon Road
Cheyenne Canyon Road
Dakota Canyon Road
Hopi Canyon Road
La Jolla Canyon Road
Navajo Canyon Road
Papago Canyon Road
Piute Canyon Road
Pocono Canyon Road
Pueblo Canyon Road
Shawnee Canyon Road
sioux Canyon Road
ute Canyon Road
Community 4
Clark Mountain Road
Ward Mountain Road
Turtle Mountain Road
Rabbit Mountain Road
Deer Mountain Road
Moose Mountain Road
Cougar Mountain Road
Badger Mountain Road
MacKenzie Creek Road
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Community 5
Big Springs Road
Carmel Springs Road
High Springs Road
Little Springs Road
Sun Springs Road
Tecate Springs Road
Community 8
Ash Ridge Road
Aspen Ridge Road
Beech Ridge Road
Birch Ridge Road
Blue Spruce Road
Cedar Ridge Road
Cottonwood Road
Cypress Ridge Road
Duncan Ranch Road
Evergreen Road
Hickory Ridge Road
Larkspur Ridge Road
Redwood Ridge Road
Community 6
Camellia Meadow Road
Cardinal Meadow Road
Crocus Meadow Road
Fuchsia Meadow Road
Garden Meadow Road
Heather Meadow Road
Larkspur Meadow Road
Laurel Meadow Road
Lupine Meadow Road
Morning Meadow Road
Mountain Meadow Road
Community 7
French Creek Road
Hunter Creek Road
Long Creek Road
Meadow Creek Road
Mill Creek Road
Peace Creek Road
smith Creek Road
Sorrento Creek Road
Taylor Creek Road
Valley Creek Road
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D R AFT RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 1ENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SALT CREEK RANCH, CHULA
VISTA TRACT 92-02, RECERTIFYING SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SEIR 91-03 (SCH
#89092721) AND READOPTING THE STA1EMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERA nONS AND THE
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE SEIR
AND MAKING THE NECESSARY FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Baldwin Company filed a duly verified application for a tentative
subdivision map known as Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02, with the Planning
Department of the City of Chula Vista on June 15, 1992 by; and,
WHEREAS, said application requested the approval of the subdivision of
approximately 1197.4 acres located on both sides of Proctor Valley Road, east of the
easterly terminus of East H Street, into 2,609 residential lots, open space areas, two school
lots, two parks and two community purpose facility lots; and,
WHEREAS, the required public hearing by the Planning Commission and the City
Council on the Salt Creek Ranch General Development Plan, Sectional Planning Area Plan
and Environmental Impact Report have been concluded and said documents approved;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the
proposed Tentative Map and determined that is in substantial conformance with the SPA
Plan, therefore no new environmental review would be necessary and recommends the
recertification of SEIR 91-03 and readoption of the Statement of Overriding
Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring Program related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on said
project on September 23, 1992 and recertified SEIR 91-03 and readopted the Statement
of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and voted to
recommend that the City Council approve the Tentative Map in accordance with the
findings and conditions listed below; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said tentative
subdivision map application and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was
given by its publication a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to
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property owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least ten
days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 4:00
p.m., October 6, 1992, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City
Council and said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL finds, detennines and resolves as
follows:
1. The City Council recertifies SEIR 91-03 and readopts the Statement of
Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program for Salt
Creek Ranch SPA and applied to this Tentative Map.
2. The site is physically suitable for residential development and the proposal
confonns to all standards established by the City for such projects.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5, in the Subdivision Map Act,
finds that the tentative subdivision map as conditioned herein for Salt Creek
Ranch, Chula Vista Tract no. 92-02, is in confonnance with all the various
elements of the City's General Plan, the Salt Creek Ranch General
Development Plan and Sectional Planning Area Plan based on the following:
a. Land Use - The project is a planned community which provides a
variety of land uses and residential densities ranging between 1.2 and
17.9 dwelling units per acre. The project is also consistent with
General Plan policies related to grading and landfonns.
b. Circulation - All of the on-site and off-site public and private streets
required to serve the subdivision consist of Circulation Element roads
and local streets in locations required by said Element. The applicant
shall construct those facilities in accordance with City standards or
pay in-lieu fees in accordance with the Salt Creek Ranch Public
Facilities Financing Plan.
c. Housing - The applicant has entered into an agreement with the City
to provide and implement a low and moderate income program
within the project.
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d. Conservation and Open Space - The project provides 432 acres of
open space, 36% of the total 1197.4 acres. Grading has been limited
on steep hillsides and grading plan approval will require the
revegetation of slopes in natural vegetation.
e. Parks and Recreation - The project will provide a 22 acre community
park, a 7 acre neighborhood park and the payment of PAD fees or
additional improvements as approved by the Director of Parks and
Recreation. In addition, equestrian and recreational trail systems will
be provided throughout the project, ultimately connecting with other
open space areas and trail systems in the region.
f. Seismic Safety - No seismic faults have been identified in the vicinity
of the property.
g. Public Safety - All public and private facilities will 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. In
addition, the project is preserving a potential fire station site. The
developer will also contribute to the Otay Water District's
improvement requirements to provide tenninal water storage for this
project as well as other major projects in the eastern territories.
i. Noise - The project will include noise attenuation walls as required
by an acoustic study dated July 15, 1992 prepared for the project. In
addition, all units are required to meet the standards of the DBC with
regard to acceptable interior noise levels.
j. Scenic Highway - The roadway design provides wide landscaped
buffers along the two scenic highways, Proctor Valley Road and
Hunte Parkway.
k. Bicycle Routes - Bicycle paths are provided throughout the project.
I. Public Buildings - The project provides a fire station site and two
school sites to serve the area. The project is also be subject to RCT
and DIF fees.
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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. The development will provide for a variety of housing types
from single family detached homes to attached single family and multiple
family housing and will provide low and moderate priced housing consistent
with regional goals.
5. The configuration, orientation and topography of the site partially allows for
the optimum siting of lots for passive or natural heating and cooling
opportunities as required by Government Code Section 66473.1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
for Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista Tract 92-02, is approved subject to the following
conditions:
General/Preliminarv
I. Install public facilities in accordance with the Public Facilities Financing Plan or
as required by the City Engineer to meet threshold standards adopted by the City
of Chula Vista. In addition, the sequence that improvements are constructed shall
correspond to any future East Chula Vista Transportation Phasing Plan as may be
amended in accordance with the final HNTB SR-125 Financing Study adopted by
the City. The City Engineer and Planning Director may, at their discretion, modify
the sequence of improvement construction should conditions change to warrant
such a revision. (Engineering)
2. The mitigation measures required before final map approval by Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report for Salt Creek Ranch (FSEIR) 91-03 are hereby
incorporated into this Resolution by reference. Any such measures not satisfied by
a specific condition of this Resolution or by the project design shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. Mitigation measures
shall be monitored via the Mitigation Monitoring Program approved in conjunction
with the FSEIR. Modification of the sequence of mitigation shall be at the
discretion of the Director of Planning should changes in circumstances warrant such
revision. (Planning)
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3. The revised development sequence shall be as indicated on Exhibit A (attached).
Minor amendments to said sequence may occur subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning and the City Engineer. (Planning, Engineering)
4. For purposes of these conditions, the Subareas or Phases 1-3 cited in these
conditions shall be composed of those neighborhoods or portions of neighborhoods
as indicated on Exhibit A (attached). (Planning)
5. Prior to the approval of the first Final Map, the developer shall prepare
amendments to the Public Facilities Financing Plan to reflect the modifications to
the sequence of development as indicated on Exhibit A and Condition 7, subject
to the approval of the City Engineer and Director of Planning. (Engineering,
Planning)
Streets. Rights-of-Wav and Improvements
6. Provide security in accordance with Chapter 18.16 of the Municipal Code and
construct full street improvements for all public and portions of private streets
shown on the Tentative Map within the subdivision boundary, as required for each
unit or phase. Said improvements shall 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, fire hydrants and
transitions to existing improvements. All streets shall conform to the City's Street
Design Standards Policy adopted by City Council Resolution #15349 unless
otherwise conditioned or approved by the City Engineer. Construct transitions to
existing improvements in the manner required by the City Engineer. (Engineering)
7. Construct or enter into an agreement to construct the following street improvements
prior to the approval of the corresponding final map for the neighborhoods
identified. The required security shall be provided for each facility prior to
approval of the final map for the corresponding neighborhood or portion thereof.
Construction of appropriate full or partial improvements for each neighborhood or
portion thereof, as indicated in Matrix A (full) or Matrix B (partial) shall be
completed prior to issuance of occupancy pennits for each affected neighborhood
or portion thereof.
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MATRIX "A"
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES NEEDED*
1 1, 2, 3, 18
2 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 18
3 1, 18
4A 18
4B 1, 18
5 1, 18
6 I, 4, 9, 18, 20
7A I, 4, 10, 18, 20
7B I, 4, 5, 9, 18, 20
8 5, 6, 9, 20, 21
9 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20
lOA 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 20
lOB 5, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 20
11 5,6,9, 12, 13, 14, 17,20
12 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20
13 5, 6, 9, 12, 20
*See Table 1 for description of each facility.
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MATRIX "B"
Construct the following partial improvements in accordance with the phasing plan
[or revised development sequence] as indicated on Exhibit A attached.
Phase lA
Neighborhood PARTIAL FACILITIES NEEDED
3a, 3b, 4b, Sb, 6a 1, 18 full improvements. Facility No. 19, Proctor Valley
Road, shall be graded full width and paved with two lanes in
lieu of constructing facility #18.
Phase IB
Neighborhood
#la 90 units a. 3 - grade to ultimate, improve 4 lanes and center
#2a,b-213 units median.
#4a-IOO units b. 4, S - grade to ultimate, construct a 2 lane facility to
#5a-119 units
#6b-l13 units the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
c. 9, 10, 20 full improvements
d. 21 - construct 2 lanes of Duncan Ranch Rd. to the
park entrance. Improve the 12 acre park.
The developer shall provide security for facility 19 (Proctor Valley Road offsite)
prior to issuance of the building permit for the 1138th unit. The developer shall
complete full grading and construct two lanes prior to occupancy of the 1756th
unit. The developer shall construct full improvements prior to issuance of the
2176th building pennit.
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TABLE 1
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Facility No. Street Portion
1 Lane A venue South Subdivision boundary to Proctor Valley Road
2 Lane Avenue Proctor Valley Rd. to entrance NH 1&2
3 Proctor Valley Rd. West Subdivision Boundary to Lane
4 Proctor Valley Rd. Lane to Hunte Parkway
5 Proctor Valley Rd.. Hunte to Neighborhood 7B
6 Proctor Valley Rd.. Neighborhood 7B to YYYY
7 Proctor Valley Rd.. SI. YYYY to SI. CCCC
8 Proctor Valley Rd.. SI. CCCC to East Subdivision Boundary
9 Hunte Parkway South Subdivision Boundary to Proctor Valley Road
10 Hunte Parkway Proctor Valley Road to Entrance of Neighborhood 7 A
11 Hunte Parkway Neighborhood 7 A Entrance to North Subdivision
Boundary, grade full width, pave
2 lane road, cash bond for ultimate improvements,
extend utilities to Subdivision Boundary
12 YYYY Proctor Valley Road to Neighborhood 9 Northern
boundary.
13 YYYY Neighborhood 9 to Neighborhood 12.
14 YYYY Neighborhood 12 to Northern Subdivision boundary.
15 CCCC Proctor Valley Road to Northern Boundary
Neighborhood 9.
16 CCCC Neighborhood 9 to North Boundary Neighborhood
lOA.
17 CCCC Neighborhood lOA to YYYY
18 MacKenzie Creek Rd. West Subdivision Boundary to Lane.
19 Proctor Valley Road West Subdivision Boundary to MI. Miguel Rd...
20 Hunte Parkway South Subdivision Boundary to Otay Lakes Road.
21 Duncan Ranch Road Within Subdivision.
. These segments of Proctor Valley Road shall be graded and constructed to 6 lane prime standards unless studies
conducted for the Otay Ranch development indicate a lesser street standard is adequate and that reduction is
approved through a change of the street classification in the circulation element of the General Plan.
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8. In lieu of constructing of full street improvements for Hunte Parkway
including underground utilities, north of its intersection with Street "1111" to
the northerly subdivision boundary. The developer shall deposit cash with
the City Engineer to provide security for the future construction of said
improvements prior to approval of the final map for Neighborhood 2. The
amount of deposit shall be based on a cost estimate submitted by the
developer and approved by the City Engineer and be made prior to approval
of the final map for Neighborhood 2. (Engineering)
9. The developer shall construct a 24-foot wide paved access road between
street "IIII" and the Northerly Subdivision's boundary at the time Hunte
(McCandliss) Parkway between Proctor Valley Road and Street "IIII" is
constructed or at such time as the existing access road is removed,
whichever occurs first. (Engineering)
10. Street parking is prohibited on Lane A venue to accommodate bicycle lanes.
(Engineering)
II. Street parking is prohibited on the westerly side of Hunte Parkway between
Proctor Valley Road and the southerly subdivision boundary. The developer
shall dedicate and construct an additional five feet of curb-to-curb and right-
of-way width northbound and stripe bicycle lanes. (Engineering)
12. Designate, design and construct Lane Avenue as a Class I collector.
(Engineering)
13. Waiver I is approved subject to compliance with parking requirements in
Street Design Standard Policy, item #20, page 12. Requested waivers 2
through 7 as listed on the tentative map and reduction of the centerline
radius of Street "CCC" to ISO feet are hereby approved subject to
submission of a letter from a registered civil engineer indicating that the
waivers requested conform with common engineering practice and standards
in consideration of public safety.
14. Frontage on all lots shall be a minimum of 35 feet at the right-of-way line
except as approved by the City Engineer. This condition does not apply to
flag lots, as defined in the Municipal Code. (Engineering)
IS.
Construct a temporary turnaround at the end of any streets which are not
constructed to their full lengths that are greater than 150 feet in length as
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measured from the nearest intersection, except as approved by the City
Engineer. (Engineering)
16. All neighborhoods proposing private streets with controlled access devices,
such as gates, shall contain the following features:
a. Gates shall be approved by the City Engineer. The developer shall
locate gates to provide sufficient room to queue up without
interrupting traffic on public streets.
b. The developer shall provide a turn around at the location of the gate.
The size and location of said turn around shall be approved by the
City Engineer.
c. The developer shall delineate border between public street and private
street through the use of enhanced pavement. No enhanced pavement
shall be located within public right-of-way.
d. The developer shall provide for emergency vehicle access.
(Engineering)
17. The developer shall be responsible for the installation of fully activated
traffic signals including interconnect wiring at the following intersections:
a. Proctor Valley Road/Lane Avenue
b. Proctor Valley Road/Hunte Parkway
c. Proctor Valley Road/Duncan Road
d. Proctor Valley Road/Oak Creek Road
e. Proctor Valley Road/Street "YYYY"
f. Lane Avenue/Otay Lakes Road
g. Hunte Parkway/Otay Lakes Road
The developer shall install underground improvements, standards and
luminaries with construction of street improvements and install mast arms,
signal heads and associated equipment when signal warrants are met as
determined by the City Engineer. (Engineering)
18. The developer shall install interconnect conduit, pull boxes and pull rope to
connect the traffic signals along Proctor Valley Road within this
development. (Engineering)
19. The developer shall install traffic counting station loops at seven locations.
Specific locations shall be detennined by City Engineer. (Engineering)
20. The developer shall construct the offsite intersection and road improvements
necessary to mitigate the impacts from this development as indicated on the
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21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
PFFP and/or pay a fair share of the costs for said improvements through
payment of development impact fees and/or participation in assessment
district(s). The City Engineer shall detennine the method and time of
compliance with this condition. (Engineering)
The developer shall submit striping plans for all major and collector streets
for approval of the City Engineer with the associated improvement plans.
(Engineering)
The developer shall grant the City a I-foot control lot at the northerly
tenninus of Hunte Parkway and Street "YYYY" and the southerly tenninus
of Duncan Ranch Road. (Engineering)
The developer shall install transit amenities on both sides of Proctor Valley
Road (East "H" Street) at the following locations, or appropriate alternative
locations:
a. Proctor Valley Road (East "H" Street)!Hunte (McCandliss) Parkway
intersection.
b. Proctor Valley Road (East "H" Street)/Lane Avenue intersection
Transit amenities including, but not limited to benches and/or shelters shall
be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
The developer shall, prior to final map approval, provide a cash deposit to
the City in the amount of $10,000 to fund transit facilities when required.
(Engineering)
The developer shall dedicate for public use all the streets shown on the
tentative map within the subdivision boundary, except private streets.
(Engineering)
The developer shall provide on the final map an irrevocable offer to dedicate
(IOD) the right-of-way for Hunte Parkway north of Street "IIII" in
Neighborhood 2. The developer shall also include the right of way in an
open space maintenance district pending its acceptance by the City and shall
maintain an access and utility easement for Otay Municipal Water District
within the IOD. (Engineering)
The developer shall grant to the City street tree planting and maintenance
easements and landscape buffer areas along all public streets. The width of
said easements shall be as outlined in the City's Street Design Standards.
(Engineering)
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27. The developer shall grant to the City all offsite rights-of-way necessary for
the installation of required street improvements for said phase or unit prior
to approval of any final map for the subject subdivision or any phase or unit
thereof. (Engineering)
28. The developer shall notify the City at least 60 days prior to consideration
of the Final Map by City if offsite right-of-way cannot be obtained as
required by the Conditions of Approval. (Only offsite 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 offsite 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.
c. Have all easement and/or right-of-way documents and plats prepared
and appraisals complete which are necessary to commence
condemnation proceedings.
If the developer so requests, the City may use its power to acquire right-of-
way, easements or licenses needed for offsite improvements or work related
to the tentative map. The developer shall pay all costs, both direct and
indirect incurred in said acquisition.
The developer shall accomplish the requirements of a, b and c above prior
to the approval of the Final Map.
All offsite requirements which fall under the purview of Section 66462.5 of
the State Subdivision Map Act will be waived in accordance with that
section of the Act if the City does not comply with the 120 day time
limitation specified in that section. (Engineering)
29. Widen intersection approaches for Proctor Valley Road/Hunte Parkway to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (Engineering)
30. Private streets shall meet the standards contained in the subdivision manual
and street design standards unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Private street cross sections shall confonn to those shown on the tentative
map for curb-to-curb width and right-of-way width with the exception of the
private street section for Neighborhood 13 which shall have a 48 fl. right-of-
way width, and 32 fl. curb-to-curb. (Engineering)
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31. The developer shall dedicate to the City right-of-way at the easterly end of
Street nn to provide for the future extension of said street. Said dedication
shall extend to the subdivision boundary. All right-of-way which is not
utilized by the street to be constructed shall be rejected by the City on the
final map. This dedication shall be in lieu of the easement indicated on the
Tentative Map over lot 76, Neighborhood 11. (Engineering, Planning)
Sewers
32. The developer shall construct sewer improvements as outlined in the Public
Facilities Financing Plan for Salt Creek Ranch or otherwise conditioned.
(Engineering)
33. The design of the Salt Creek Ranch sewer pump station is subject to
approval of the Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista. The developer shall
locate the pump station within an easement granted to the City of Chula
Vista. (Engineering)
34. The developer shall provide security and construct the following offsite
sewer improvements prior to approval of any final map which requires the
Eastlake sewer pump station on Otay Lakes Road to provide sewer service:
a. A gravity sewer within Hunte (McCandliss) Parkway right of way
from the southerly subdivision boundary to the EastLake pump
station.
b. Upgrade the EastLake pump station, as determined by the City
Engineer, to provide pumping capacity and emergency measures to
accommodate temporary sewage flows from Salt Creek Ranch.
The design of said improvements are subject to approval of the City
Engineer. (Engineering)
35. Prior to approval of the first final map of a phase or unit served by the
Eastlake pump station, the developer shall request incorporation into the
existing sewer service surcharge district to provide for future maintenance
of the Salt Creek Ranch and Eastlake pump stations. The developer shall
deposit funds in the amount of $2,000 to cover costs of incorporation. The
developer shall pay the full cost of said incorporation. (Engineering)
36. The developer shall provide an improved access road with a minimum width
of 12 feet to all sanitary sewer manholes. The developer shall design the
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roadway for an H-20 wheel load or other loading as approved by the City
Engineer. (Engineering)
Grading and Drainage
37. The developer shall provide graded access to all public stonn drain
structures including inlet and outlet structures and paved access to drainage
structures located in the rear yard of any residential lot, or as otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. (Engineering)
38. The developer shall place all lot lines at top of slope, except in Subarea 3,
where the SPA concept allows for this exception. Final grading plans and
lot line locations shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer and
Directors of Planning, and Parks and Recreation. (Engineering, Planning,
Parks & Recreation)
39. The developer shall submit a list of proposed lots indicating whether the
structure will be located on fill, cut, or a transition between the two
situations prior to approval of each Final Map for single family residential
use. (Engineering)
40. The developer shall submit grading proposals for review and approval by the
City Engineer and the Directors of Planning and Parks and Recreation for
consideration of balanced cut and fill, contour grading, utilization of
appropriate soil types, effective landscaping and re-vegetation where
applicable. Grading shall occur in separate phases unless a single phase
operation is approved with the grading plan. (Engineering, Planning, Parks
& Recreation)
41. The developer shall provide a letter of pennission for grading from SDG&E
prior to any grading within or adjacent to an SDG&E easement or which
would affect access thereto. (Engineering)
42. Runoff from the development shall not exceed present flows for the 100
year frequency stonn. Retention/detention facilities shall be required as
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits to reduce
the quantity of runoff to amount equal to or less than present flows.
(Engineering)
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43. The developer shall prepare and obtain approval by the City Engineer and
the Director of Planning an erosion and sedimentation control plan and
landscape/irrigation plans as part of the mass grading plans. (Engineering,
Planning)
44. The developer shall obtain notarized letters of permission for all offsite
grading prior to issuance of a grading permit for work requiring said offsite
grading. (Engineering)
45. Prior to approval of a final map for any unit or phase which requires
drainage detention and/or filtration basin(s), the developer shall:
a. Prepare a maintenance program including a schedule and a financing
mechanism for said detention and/or filtering basins. Said program
shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
b. Enter into an agreement with the City of Chula Vista and the State
Department of Fish and game wherein the parties agree to implement
the basin maintenance program. (Engineering)
46. The developer shall provide a comprehensive Best Management Practices
(BMPs) study regarding off-site drainage satisfactory to the City Engineer
and the City of San Diego's Water Utilities Director prior to approval of any
final map in Subarea 3. The developer shall install all facilities as
recommended in the study and shall implement a maintenance district for
these drainage facilities, satisfactory to the Water Utilities Director.
(Engineering)
47. The design of the storm drains and other drainage facilities shall include
BMPs to minimize non-point source pollution, satisfactory to the City
Engineer and the Water Utilities Director and the City Engineer.
(Engineering)
48. The developer shall present evidence to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
that an agreement has been reached between the developer and the City of
San Diego Water Utilities Director to provide for the protection of the
reservoirs from urban pollutants prior to the approval of any final maps,
implementing permits, or issuance of any grading permits in Subarea 3.
Such measurement shall include, but not be limited to ensuring BMPs for
stormwater and/or urban runoff including erosion control. (Engineering)
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Water
49. Prior to approval of any Final Map, the City Engineer and the Otay Water
District (OWD) shall approve Master Plan of Water for Salt Creek Ranch.
This plan shall include a discussion of implementation and phasing, and
participation in the water allocation program and TSF financing for this
project and other projects in the OWD Master Plan service area.
(Engineering,OWD)
50. The exact locations for the proposed pump station and 3 million gallon
reservoir to serve the 1296 Zone shall be detennined prior to approval of
final grading plans for Subarea 3. (Engineering, Planning, OWD)
51. The developer shall either annex the project site to the OWD into
Improvement District No. 22, or establish a new improvement district for the
project area Prior to approval of any final map. In addition, the developer
shall obtain written verification from OWD at each phase or unit of
development that the tract or parcel will be provided adequate water service
and long term water storage facilities. (Engineering, OWD)
52. Water conservation measures for roadside landscaping and landscape
maintenance shall be consistent with the Water Conservation Plan for Salt
Creek Ranch dated October 1991. (Planning)
Reclaimed Water
53. The developer shall enter into an agreement with OWD to commit to use of
reclaimed water at the earliest possible date so that OWD can ensure that
an adequate supply is available prior to approval of any Final Map. All
reclaimed water use shall conform to the applicable regulations of ChuIa
Vista, Regional Water Quality Control Board and the State Department of
Health. (Engineering,OWD)
54. The developer shall pay any costs incurred from retrofitting the reclaimed
water system, when reclaimed water becomes available. Monies for this
purpose shall be held by the City through a deposit set up by the developer.
The developer shall detennine the amount of said deposit subject to City
approval and pay said deposit prior to approval of each associated final map.
(Engineering)
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55. The developer shall install reclaimed water lines as outlined in the Public
Facilities Financing Plan at such time as the road improvements are
constructed or the City Engineer determines that the facilities are necessary
to provide a link to a live system. (Engineering)
FeeslPavments
56. The Developer shall pay:
a. Spring Valley Sewer Trunk connection fees ($130/acre) and Frisbee
trunk sewer fee prior to Final Map approval for any phase or unit
thereof contributing flow to the Spring Valley Trunk Sewer.
b. Telegraph Canyon drainage fees in accordance with ordinance 2384
prior to final map approval for any phase or unit tributary to said
basin. (Engineering)
57. The developer shall provide a deposit in the amount of $5,000 to provide for
the first years maintenance costs prior to approval of any final map of a
phase or unit, which requires the Salt Creek Ranch pump station to provide
sewer service. (Engineering)
Agreements/Covenants
58. The developer shall enter into an agreement to fund the project's fair share
of a park-and-ride facility to be located in the vicinity of the East H Street
and SR-125 interchange. Said agreement shall be executed prior to approval
of the first final map for the subdivision. (Engineering)
59. Prior to Final Map approval, for each phase or unit thereof, the developer
shall enter into an agreement with the City whereby:
a. The developer agrees that the City may withhold building permits for
any units in the subject subdivision if anyone of the following occur:
(I) Regional development threshold limits set by the East ChuIa
Vista Transportation Phasing Plan have been reached.
(2) Traffic volumes, levels of service, public utilities and/or
services exceed the adopted City threshold standards.
b. The developer agrees that the City may withhold occupancy permits
for any of the phases of development identified in the Public
Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) if the required public facilities, as
identified in the PFFP or as amended or otherwise conditioned have
not been completed. The property owner may propose changes in the
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tImmg and sequencing of development and the construction of
improvements affected. In such case, the PFFP may be amended as
approved by the City Planning Director and Public Works Director.
(Engineering, Planning)
60. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City agreeing not to
protest formation of a district for the maintenance of landscaped medians
and parkways along streets within and adjacent to the subject property prior
to approval of any final map which includes those facilities. (Engineering)
61. The developer shall agree to comply with the requirements of the revised
Eastern Chula Vista Transportation Phasing Plan and Public Facilities
Development Impact Fee Program or as said documents may be revised
based on the conclusions of the H.N.T.B. State Route 125 financing study.
(Engineering)
62. On the condition that the City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any
claim, action or proceeding and on the further condition that the City fully
cooperates in the defense, the subdivider/applicant shall enter into an
agreement to 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. (Engineering)
63. The property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City wherein the
City is held harmless from any liability for erosion, siltation or increase flow
of drainage resulting from this project prior to Final Map approval.
(Engineering)
64. The developer shall develop an interim urban runoff management plan and
agree to install required facilities to protect the water quality of the Otay
Lakes prior to approval of any final map for any lot, unit or phase which
drains to the Otay Lakes drainage basin. Said plan shall be to the
satisfaction of the Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego and the State Office
of Health Services. (Engineering)
65. The developer shall agree to participate in funding the development of a
comprehensive Otay Lakes watershed management plan and to pay a fair
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share of the construction cost of long term facilities as may be determined
by said plan. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the Cities
of Chula Vista and San Diego and the County of San Diego wherein the
parties agree to implement the management plan. Said agreement shall be
executed prior to final map approval for any lot, unit or phase which drains
to the Otay Lakes drainage basin. (Engineering)
66. The developer shall obtain permission from the City to deposit sewage in
a foreign basin prior to approval of any Final Map. The developer shall
enter into an agreement whereby the City shall agree to such transfer, and
the circumstances under which said permission may be revoked.
(Engineering)
67. The developer owner shall enter into an agreement and provide appropriate
security to guarantee the ability to restore the sewer systems' reserve
capacity to that which currently exists on a length-by-length basis for
sewage diverted into the Telegraph Canyon Basin prior to Final Map
approval. (Engineering)
68. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City wherein the
developer agrees to participate in the monitoring of existing sewage flows
in the Telegraph Canyon Trunk Sewer and, pursuant to any adopted Basin
Plan, agree to participate in the financing of improvements set forth therein,
in an equitable manner. The developer shall execute said agreement prior
to Final Map approval for any phase or unit thereof proposing to discharge
sewage into Telegraph Canyon trunk sewer. (Engineering)
69. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City to participate in
funding of the offsite Salt Creek Sewer Interceptor prior to approval of the
first final map. (Engineering)
70. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City to insure that all
franchised cable television companies ("Cable Company") are permitted
equal opportunity to place conduit and provide cable television service to
each lot within the subdivision prior to the approval of final maps for each
phase or unit. However, the developer shall 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
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companies as same may have been, or may from time to time be issued by
the City of Chula Vista. (Engineering)
71. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City wherein the City
is held harmless from any liability for erosion, siltation or increase flow of
drainage resulting from this project prior to Final Map approval.
(Engineering)
Public Parks and Trails
72. Prepare, submit and obtain Director of Parks and Recreation approval, for
a recreation needs analysis which identifies the demand for various park
facilities, to ensure that the parks are designed to meet the expressed needs
of the community. (Parks and Recreation)
73. Prepare, submit and obtain Director of Parks and Recreation approval of a
comprehensive Master Plan for the open space system and recreation trails
and parks which shall include, but not be limited to, phasing, facilities in
accordance with the recreation needs analysis. (Parks and Recreation)
The Master Plan shall reflect:
a. Location, size and configuration of parks, recreation and equestrian
trails and fencing, as generally indicated on the Tentative Map.
b. The phasing of the parks shall be as follows:
(1)
The initial 12 acres net usable acres of the Community Park
shall be dedicated and improvements commence prior to or
concurrent with the recordation of the Final Map for the 592
lot in Subarea 1. The improvements on this portion shall be
completed prior to the recordation of the Final Map of the
1137th lot.
(2)
The remaining portion of the Community Park shall be
dedicated and improvements commence prior to, or concurrent
with the recordation of the Final Map for the 1447th lot. The
improvements shall be completed in its entirety prior to or
concurrent with the recordation of the final map for the 2137th
lot.
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(3) The Neighborhood Park (5.71 net usable acres) and (1.29
gross acres), shall be dedicated and improvements commenced
prior to the recordation of the Final Map of the 2200th lot.
(4) At no time is the project to be deficient in park acreage. If
the population exceeds the standard of 3 acres per 1000
residents at any time, then the next phase of the community
park or the neighborhood park shall begin immediately.
(5) The portions of Proctor Valley Road and Duncan Ranch Road
necessary to access the parking lot driveway of the community
park shall be constructed. These streets shall be completed
prior to the completion of the initial 12.0 acre phase of the
community park. The streets shall be to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
c. A multi-use bridged trail crossing of Salt Creek to the community
park in Sub-area I to create an east/west link over Salt Creek subject
to the review and approval of the City Engineer and Director of
Parks and Recreation. (Parks and Recreation, Engineering)
d. The extension of equestrian and recreation trail systems to the eastern
property boundary on the south side of Proctor Valley Road. (Parks
and Recreation, Engineering, Planning)
e. Pedestrian walkways from cul-de-sac ends on Streets DD, FF, and
GG designed with open ends along Proctor Valley Road west of
Hunte Parkway to the walk system adjacent to Proctor Valley Road.
(Engineering, Planning)
f. All open space access points shall have a minimum of 10 ft. clear
vehicular surface, with an additional 2 ft. clear on either side of any
vertical obstructions. (Parks and Recreation, Fire)
g. Determination of the open space district parcel boundaries and
maintenance responsibilities. (Parks and Recreatiun, Planning,
Engineering)
h. The developer shall provide an equestrian-style fence, the design of
which shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Parks and
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Recreation, adjacent to the 10 foot recreation trail along the north
side of the Community Park, adjacent to Proctor Valley Road, and
continue along the trail at the east side of the park to the point where
the trail enters the park. (Parks and Recreation)
1. The developer shall extend the recreation trail within the lots K and
L adjacent to EastLake buffer along the southerly property line of
Neighborhood 4d, along the westerly property line of said
Neighborhood (future San Miguel Road), and the westerly edges of
the Neighborhood Park and the Fire Station site. This trail shall be
a minimum of 10 feet in width and be provided with maintenance
vehicle access at each adjacent open-ended residential cul-de-sac.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall review and approve the
design and final layout of the recreation trail prior to final map
approval for Phase 1, Neighborhood 5. Said trail shall be delineated
on the required Precise Plan for Neighborhood 4A and the plan for
the neighborhood park and fire station subject to the approval of the
Directors of Parks and Recreation and Planning. (Parks &
Recreation, Planning)
The costs of these requirements and site work shall be borne by the
developer.
74. Dedicate all required parkland (18.23 net usable acres, Community Park,
5.71 net usable Neighborhood Park) and park improvements as a "turn-key"
project. Parks and Recreation shall have the right of final approval in the
selection process of the general contractor for both of the park sites.
75. Prepare, submit and obtain approval from the City Engineer, and Directors
of Planning and Parks and Recreation for the design of the Greenbelt
undercrossing of Proctor Valley Road at Hunte Parkway where indicated on
the Tentative Map. The undercrossing shall have a minimum dimension of
15 ft. in height and 23 ft. in width, as indicated on Exhibit No. 103 in the
SPA Plan and shall be approved prior to any Final Map for Subarea 2.
(Parks and Recreatiun, Engineering, Planning)
76. No underground, surface or overhead easements shall be located on either
park site, other than the necessary and required easements for the on-site
park and recreation facilities. (Parks and Recreation, Engineering)
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77. The developer shall enter into a Chula Vista standard three party agreement
with the City of ChuIa Vista and a design consultant team, for the design of
all aspects of the neighborhood and community parks. Parks and Recreation
will be the responsible for the selection of the design consultants. The
agreement shall include but not limited to the Master Plan Phase, design
development phase and construction document phase for the park sites.
a. Preparation of Construction documents and specifications
implementing the Master Plan.
b. Payment of all cost by developer subject to PAD fee credits.
78. Amend the Tentative Map in accordance with Exhibits Band C, to indicate:
a. The modification in size and configuration to the community park as
set forth in the master plan.
b. Dedication of the community and neighborhood parks in corrected
configuration.
c. Grading of the sites in accordance with the revised grading schemes.
79. The contracts for the general contractor will be paid for by the developer,
but the contract(s) will specify the scope of work for each line item of work
with caps for the amounts of each line item. The Parks and Recreation
Department will be involved in the negotiations for the general contractor's
contract(s).
80. All aspects of work in the open space network and the park sites shall
comply with all updated landscape and irrigation standards. (Parks and
Recreation, Planning)
Street Trees/Open Space
81. The developer shall grant all open space lots to the City in fee on the
applicable final map and a deed executed and recorded for each lot.
(Engineering)
82. The developer shall submit a schedule outlining the proposed turnover of
maintenance for open space areas to the City prior to final map approval.
Phased turnover is subject to approval of the Directors of Planning Parks
and Recreation. (Planning, Parks & Recreation)
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83. The developer shall submit a list of open space items to be maintained and
a rough estimate of maintenance costs to allow City staff to determine a
preliminary cost and spread for the open space district prior to Final Map
approval. (Engineering, Parks & Recreation)
84. Prior to approval of the first final map, the developer shall request that the
City form an Open Space District to maintain the Open Space lots. The
developer shall also submit to the City the associated diagram, cost estimate
and description of work and shall deposit $8,000 with the City for
processing the formation of the district.
85. Access to all of the open space areas for maintenance purposes shall be
subject to approval by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of
Planning, Fire Marshall and City Engineer during the Open Space Master
Plan stage. (Parks & Recreatiun, Planning, Fire, Engineering)
86. The greenbelt open space area (lots D-8 through G-8) bisecting
Neighborhoods I & 2 shall provide alOft. wide access path for
maintenance vehicles. Final landscape materials and design for this area
shall be consistent with open space criteria, subject to approval of the
Director of Parks and Recreation prior to approval of the final subdivision
map for Subarea 1. (Parks & Recreation)
87. Final details of habitat enhancement, protective measures for sensitive
habitat/species and temporary irrigation in Subarea 3 shall be subject to
approval of the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Planning and the Fire
Marshal prior to approval of final grading and landscape plans for that
phase. (Parks & Recreation, Planning, Fire)
88. The developer shall indicate on all affected grading plans all walls which are
to be maintained by open space districts shall be constructed entirely within
open space lots dedicated to the City. (Planning, Engineering)
89. The developer shall dedicate Lots A through HH to the City for open space
purposes. As biological habitat, lots Z and CC through GG shall generally
be restricted from any use except that access roads to serve the SDG&E
transmission towers and the drainage retention ponds shall be permitted. In
addition, in accordance with Condition 110, a road providing access to
northerly adjacent properties may be permitted subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning and the City Engineer. (Planning, Engineering)
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90. The developer shall establish an Open Space Maintenance District to provide
for the maintenance of open space lots A through HH before recordation of
the first Final Map. (Planning)
91. The developer shall establish Homeowners Associations for Neighborhoods
5 (Lot 93), 8, 12 and 13 to provide for the maintenance of private open
space and streets prior to the approval of final maps for said neighborhoods,
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. (Planning)
92. The developer shall submit a comprehensive landscape plan for review and
approval of the City Landscape Architect and Director of Parks and
Recreation prior to approval of the first final map. Prior to approval of each
final map, comprehensive, detailed landscape and irrigation plans, erosion
control plans and detailed water management guidelines for all landscape
irrigation shall be submitted in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape
Manual for the associated landscaping in that final map. These detailed
landscape and irrigation plans shall be for the review and approval of the
City Landscape Architect and Director of Parks and Recreation. The
landscaping format within the project shall be in substantial conformance
with Section 3.2 (Landscape Concept) of the Salt Creek Ranch SPA.
(Planning, Parks & Recreation)
93. All open space lots adjacent to public rights-of-way shall maintain a width
so as to provide 10 feet of landscaping treatment behind the back of
sidewalk. (Planning)
94. Maintenance of all facilities and improvements within open space areas
managed by home owners associations shall be covered by CC&Rs to be
submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning prior to approval of
the associated final map. (Planning)
95. Prior to the approval of any final map, the developer shall request in writing
that maintenance of all facilities and improvements within the open space
area associated with such map shall be the responsibility of the open space
maintenance district created for this project. (Parks & Recreation)
Fire and Brush Management
96.
The developer shall accomplish the initial cycle of fire management/brush
clearance within lots adjacent to natural open space areas in Subarea 3
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subject to approval of the Fire Marshal and the Director of Parks and
Recreation. (Fire, Parks & Recreation)
97. Fire hydrants shall be required every 500 ft. for single family residential and
every 300 ft. for multi-family dwellings. Hydrants shall be installed and
operable prior to delivery of combustible building materials. (Fire)
98. Fuel modification areas in Subarea 3 shall be located entirely within affected
lots. Lot line extensions required to accommodate said areas shall be
indicated on the Final Map(s) of Subarea 3, subject to the approval of the
City Engineer, Fire Marshal, and Director of Planning. (Engineering, Fire,
Planning)
99. The developer shall dedicate to the City open space easements (OSE) over
all downhill side or rear slopes adjacent to Open Space lots 2, AA and CC
through GG in Subarea 3. These OSE's shall preclude the construction of
any structures within said easements and shall limit activities within the
easements to landscape maintenance of fuel modification plant materials.
The wording of the OSE's shall be subject to the approval of the Director
of Planning and the City Attorney. (Planning, C.A.)
100. Fuel modification shall be consistent with Section 3.6 of the Salt Creek
Ranch SPA. Fuel modification plans shall be subject to the approval of the
Directors of Planning and Parks and Recreation and the Fire Marshal prior
to approval of any final map in Subarea 3. (Planning, Fire, Parks &
Recreation)
101. The developer shall offer lot FS-I (fire station site) for dedication to the
City prior to or concurrent with the recordation of any Final Map for
Neighborhood 3. (Fire, Engineering)
102. The developer shall provide fire prevention facilities and equipment,
including the construction of a fire station, if required, in accordance with
the Salt Creek Ranch Public Facilities Financing Plan. The applicant shall
provide or secure said facilities and equipment in accordance with a
schedule as approved by the Fire Chief. (Fire)
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Miscellaneous
103. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall include
provisions assuring maintenance of private facilities including the private
streets, sewer, and drainage systems. The City of Chula Vista shall be
named as party to said Declaration authorizing the City to enforce the tenns
and conditions of the Declaration in the same manner as any owner within
the subdivision. (Engineering, Planning)
104. The developer shall tie the boundary of the subdivision to the California
System - Zone VI (1983). (Engineering)
105. Prior to approval of any Final Map for any unit, the developer shall submit
a copy of said final map in a digital format such as (DXF) graphic file. The
developer shall provide computer aided Design (CAD) copy of the Final
Map based on accurate coordinate geometry calculations and submit the
infonnation in duplicate on 5 1/2 HD floppy disk prior to the approval of
the final map. (Engineering)
106. The developer shall agree to participate in a regional or subregional
multispecies coastal sage scrub conservation plan prior to the approval of the
first final map. (Planning)
107. If, prior to approval of grading plans for Neighborhoods, lOa, lOb, and 11,
an off-site regional wildlife corridor linking San Miguel Mountain with the
Upper Otay Reservoir has not been approved as part of the conservation
plan, the development of Neighborhood lOb shall not occur and a
reconfiguration of the northeastern Subarea 3 neighborhood to provide a
wider open space area for a regional wildlife corridor shall be implemented
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. The width of the open
space area shall be sufficient to ensure long-term viability of the wildlife
corridor, as indicated in the SPA Plan (PCM 91-4). (Planning)
108. The multiple family area within Neighborhoods 4a (reference lot I) and 5
(reference lot 93) shall be developed in accordance with approved Precise
Plans at gross densities of 18 dwelling units per acre and 6 dwelling units
per acre, respectively. (Planning)
109. The developer shall provide sales disclosure documents which identify the
allowable uses in the Eastlake Business Center, subject to review by the
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Director of Planning prior to the approval of final maps in Neighborhoods
5 and 6. (Planning)
110. The developer shall provide public street access to the northern adjacent
properties upon development of Neighborhood II by means of Street YYY
stubbing into said area, as depicted on the Tentative Map, subject to
approval of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning. Prior to
approval of the first Final Map for Neighborhood 12, the northern adjacent
property owners of record shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and Director of Planning that alternate public street access to the
northern adjacent properties can be reasonably and feasibly constructed by
them, at their own expense, from an economic, planning, environmental,
engineering and legal standpoint. Upon such a showing, the developer shall
provide private easement access up to the existing dirt roads located at the
end of Street MMMM and Street NNNN, by means of Street SSSS, as
depicted on the Tentative Map. (Engineering, Planning)
111. The developer shall mitigate noise impacts on the residences along Proctor
Valley Road by the placement of solid walls or wall/berm combinations on
the building pads at the top of the slopes adjacent to the roadway. The
walls shall be solid masonry construction with a material weight of at least
3.5 pounds per square foot which would not allow any air spaces along their
entire length. The end of each noise wall shall wrap around the building
pad enough to block the line of sight from all points in the exterior living
space to any portion of the impacting roadway. The grading plans for
Neighborhoods I, 2, 3, 6, 7B and 8 shall indicate said walls in compliance
with the acoustic study for the project dated July 15, 1992. (Planning,
Engineering)
112. The developer shall retain a qualified biologist/environmental specialist to
oversee the construction of Proctor Valley Road, Hunte Parkway and the
reservoir and associated waterline and to monitor the implementation of the
mitigation measures related to Biological Resources as required by City
Council Resolution 16555-Mitigation Monitoring Program. (Planning)
113. The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor the
implementation of the mitigation measures relative to Cultural Resources
required by the City Council Resolution 16555-Mitigation Monitoring
Program. (Planning)
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114. The developer shall provide the proposed list of fertilizers, pesticides,
herbicides and fungicides, and the landscaping plans to the City of San
Diego Water Utilities Department for approval prior to approval of any final
map in Subarea 3. (Planning)
115. The developer shall submit for approval by the Director of Planning and the
City Engineer copies of proposed CC&Rs for the subdivision prior to
approval of each final map. (Planning, Engineering)
116. Unless otherwise conditioned, the developer shall comply with, remain in
compliance with, and implement, the terms, conditions and provisions of the
Salt Creek General Development Plan, Sectional Planning Area Plan, and
such Master Plan of Reclaimed Water, Urban Runoff Report, Habitat
Enhancement Plan, Master Plan of Sewage, Water Conservation Plan, the
Air Quality Improvement Plan Design Guidelines and the Public Facilities
Financing Plan approved by the Council ("Plans") as are applicable to the
property which is the subject matter of this Tentative Map, prior to approval
of the Final Map, or shall have entered into an agreement with the City,
providing the City with such security (including recordation of covenants
running with the land) and implementation procedures as the City may
require, assuring that, after approval of the Final Map, the Applicant shall
continue to comply with, remain in compliance with, and implement such
Plans. Developer shall agree to waive any claim that the adoption of a final
Water Conservation Plan or Air Quality Plan constitutes an improper
subsequent imposition of the condition. (Planning, Engineering)
117. The developer shall design and improve lot A-3 in Neighborhood 3 (private
park) subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. The park shall be
designed prior to the approval of any Final Map in Neighborhood 3 and
shall be improved concurrently with the immediate surrounding area, as
determined by the Director of Planning. (Planning)
118. The developer shall design and improve lots D-8 through G-8 in
Neighborhood 8 (private recreation area) subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning. This area shall be designed prior to the approval of
any Final Map in Neighborhood 8 and shall be improved concurrent with
the immediate surrounding area as required by the Director. (Planning)
119. Prior to the approval of any Final Map for Neighborhood 12, the developer
shall show evidence satisfactory to the Director of Planning that the CC and
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R's for that neighborhood include a statement that Streets MMMM and
NNNN may be required to provide access to roads which provide access to
properties to the north. (Planning, Engineering)
120. The developer shall reserve lots S-l and S-2 (school sites) for school
purposes to be offered for dedication to the Chula Vista City Elementary
School District in accordance with a schedule as indicated in a Mello-Roos
Community Facilities District, as approved by the School District, which
shall be established prior to the approval of the fIrst Final Map in the
project. (Planning)
121. The minimum setback between lots 103 and 104 of Neighborhood 7B and
the northerly right-of-way line of Proctor Valley Road shall be 100 feet.
This setback shall be accomplished by deleting said lots and shortening
Street FFFF accordingly or by rearranging lots along said street to provide
the required setback, subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.
(Planning)
122. The developer shall enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement subject to
the approval of the City Council. (Community Development)
123. The developer shall submit to the Director of Planning and gain approval by
the City Council of all street names for this project. (Planning)
124. The developer shall reduce Phase I to 1,137 dwelling units by deleting lots
1-16 in Neighborhood 3, 33 lots in Neighborhood I and 40 multiple family
dwelling units from Neighborhood 4A from Phase I, subject to the approval
of the Director of Planning. (Planning)
125. Note 10 on Sheet 3 of 8 regarding quitclaiming of a right-of-way dedication
is denied until such time as the City Engineer and the Director of Planning
determine that said right-of-way is not required to provide access to the
subject property or adjacent property. (Engineering, Planning)
126. The developer shall prepare an amendment to the Salt Creek Ranch
Mitigation Monitoring Program to require subsequent environmental review
to be conducted on the urban runoff detention basins in Phase 3 when the
final configuration of said basins are determined. Should this environmental
review result in the requirement for measures to mitigate any perceived
environmental impacts, such measures shall be incorporated into the revised
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Mitigation Monitoring Program, subject to the approval of the Director of
Planning. (Planning)
127. The developer shall delete one lot from the north side of Street AAAA
(Neighborhood 9) and consolidate the remaining lots to create larger lots
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. (Planning)
128. The developer shall delete two lots from the east side of Street CCCC
(Neighborhood 9) and consolidate the remaining lots to create larger lots,
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. (Planning)
129. The developer shall delete one lot from the west side of Street RRRR south
of Lot 33 (Neighborhood 13) to expand open space lots B-13 and C-13,
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. (Planning)
Code Requirements
130. The developer shall comply with all applicable sections of the ChuIa Vista
Municipal Code. Preparation of the Final Map and all plans shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the City of
Chula Vista Subdivision Ordinance an Subdivision Manual. (Engineering,
Planning)
131. Underground all utilities within the subdivision in accordance with
Municipal Code requirements. (Engineering)
132. Some lots may require residential fire sprinkler systems due to access
requirements as determined by the Fire Marshall. In multi-family dwellings,
if a sprinkler system is required for one building, all buildings in the project
shall be sprinklered. (Fire)
133. All proposed development shall be consistent with the Salt Creek Ranch
SPA Planned Community District Regulations, subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning. (Planning)
134. The developer shall comply with Title 24 and any other energy conservation
ordinances and policies in effect at the time construction occurs on the
property in conformance with this Tentative Map. (Building and Housing,
Planning)
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135. The developer shall 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.
(Engineering)
136. The developer shall comply with the Community Purpose Facility
Ordinance. The developer shall provide areas proposed to show compliance
with said ordinance and obtain approval of said areas from the Director of
Planning prior to the approval of the first Final Map. (Planning)
137. The developer shall pay the following fees in accordance with the City Code
and Council Policy:
a. The Eastern Chula Vista Transportation and Public Facilities
Development Impact Fees prior to the issuance of any building
permit.
b. Signal Participation Fees
c. School fees
d. All applicable sewer fees, including but not limited to sewer
connection fees
The amount of said fees to be paid shall be that in effect at the time of
issuance of building pennits. (Engineering)
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STATEMJ!.;NT OF OVERRIDtN,G CONSIDERATIONS
BACKGROUND
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines
provide:
"(a) CEQA requires the decision-maker to balance the benefits of a proposed
project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to
approve the project If the benefits of a proposed project outweigh the
unavoidable adverse environmental effects, the adverse environmental effects
may be considered 'acceptable.' .
(b) Where the decision of the public agency allows the occurrence of
significant effects which are identified in the final EIR but are not at least
substantially mitigated, the agency shall state in writing the specific reasons to
support its action based on the final EIR and/or other information in the
record This statement may be necessary if the agency also makes a finding
under Section 15091(a)(2) or (a)(3).
(c) If an agency makes a statement of overriding considerations, the
statement should be included in the record of the project approval and should
be mentioned in the Notice of Determination." (Guidelines ~15093).
THE STATEMENT
The City finds that the mitigation measures discussed in the CEQA Findings, when
implemented, avoid or substantial lessen most of the significant effects identified in Final
Supplemental EIR 91-03 for the Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan.
Nonetheless, certain significant effects of the Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan are unavoidable
even after incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures. These unavoidable effects are
descn'bed in Section III of the CEQA Findings. In approving this project, the City has
balanced the benefits of the Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan against these unavoidable
environmental effects. In this regard, the City finds that all feasible mitigation measures
identified in the CDQA Findings, have been or will be implewcnlcJ with thc prujc~:t. amI
any remaining significant unavoidable effects are acceptable due to the following specific
planning, social, economic and other considerations, all of which are based upon the facts
set forth below, the CEQA Findings, Final Supplemental EIR 91-03, and the record of the
proceedings for this project:
1. Salt Creek Ranch, a planned residential community in the City of Chula Vista's
Eastern Territories, is consistent with the demand for housing in Chula Vista. The
project is a well-balanced residential community that will provide local residents of
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Chula Vista and residents in the region the choice of diverse housing types in
accordance with the following policies contained within the Qty's Genera] Plan
Update:
. Encourage the development of a diversity of housing types and prices.
. Assure that new development meets or exceeds a standard of high-quality
planning and design.
. Provide for the development of multi-family housing in appropriate areas
convenient to public services, facilities and circulation.
. Encourage planned developments, with a coordinated mix of urban uses, open
space and amenities.
. For new developments in Eastern Territories, the predominant character
should be low medium density, single-family housing. Where appropriate in
terms of physical setting encourage development of quality, large-lot housing.
The Sa1t Creek Ranch SPA Plan (Alternative 5.3, Final SPA Plan Design Alternative)
addresses each of these General Plan policies. The residential planned community
provides a broad variety of housing types, ranging from multi-family attached units
to large estate lots consisting of at least one acre. Multi-family housing is provided
in accordance with the Chula Vista General Plan, which previously took into account
the location of multi-family housing in areas convenient to public services, facilities
and roadway circulation. Salt Creek Ranch is uniquely situated between the
urbanized areas of Chula Vista to the west and south and the undeveloped area to
the east. The project is an entirely residential community which will provide residents
of Chula Vista with upper-end housing products which are currently limited in the
South Bay area. The Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan will also provide important
transitions from the higher density developments adjacent to future SR-l25 to the
lower density estates in the eastern portion of the project. Development within Salt
Creek Ranch will transition from the R-M and R-l.M categories in the western
portion of the property to the low density R-L category in the eastern and northern
portions of the property site.
2 The project provides logical community land uses, enhances opportunities for the
long-term productivity of the community of Chula Vista and the surrounding region,
and maintains and conserves valuable resources, all of which are consistent with the
City's long-term planning goals. The mix of single and multi-family uses in close
proximity to proposed commercial and industrial uses will provide opportunities for
persons to reside in areas adjacent to employment facilities and, thus, will help to
relieve typical employment community impacts, such as traffic, noise and air quality
effects.
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3. With adoption of Alternative 5.3 (Final SPA Plan Design Alternative), the project will
result in construction of a number of roads which are integral parts of the City's
General Plan Circulation Element For example, roadway improvements will involve
construction of portions of East H Street, Hunte Parkway and Lane Avenue to
ultimate standards through the project The project will also contribute to off-site
roadway improvements on a fair share basis with other area developers by
participation in the Eastern Chula Vista Transportation Phasing Plan (ECVTPP).
Significant landscaping buffer areas will be provided along major roads in accordance
with the City's Circulation Element The project will incorporate pedestrian and
bicycle pathways and equestrian paths or trails within transportation corridors as
recommended by the City's Circulation Element.
4. The project reserves approximately 351 acres of natural open space constituting
approximately 29% of the project site. Implementation of the project will provide
for the long-term preservation of the sensitive biological resources located in the
natural open space areas and provide for wildlife corridor links in those areas. The
natural open space incorporated into the approved Salt Creek Ranch GDP has
wildlife corridors that are, on average, approximately 600 feet wide; the narrowest
sections are greater than 200 feet wide, except in planning area lOb. The project
applicant has also agreed to the following additional mitigation measure:
· The developer shall agree to participate in a regional or sub-regional multi-
species coastal sage scrub conservation plan. If, prior to approval for the
grading plan for areas lOa, lOb and 11 (which are identified as the three
easternmost "L" areas on Figure R-1 of the Final EIR), an off-site regional
wildlife corridor linking San Miguel Mountain with the Upper Otay Reservoir
has not been approved by the City as part of the conservation plan, then
development of the 17 acre R-L development area in the eastern portion of
the property shall not occur and a reconfiguration of the northeastern R-L
area (as shown on Figure R-l of the Final EIR) to provide a wider open
space area for a regional wildlife corridor shall be implemented The width
of the open space area shall be sufficient to ensure long-term viability of the
wildlife corridor (as shown on Figure R-1). This condition shall also be
applied to conditions of the Tentative Subdivision Map.
5. The project :substantially mitigates adverse effects to coastal sage scrub habitat
through preservation of on-site coastal sage scrub in excess of the preservation
anticipated in the Chula Vista General Plan. Specifically, the General Plan
anticipated preservation of approximately 158 acres of the existing coastal sage scrub
habitat on the Salt Creek Ranch property. The approved Salt Creek Ranch GDP
preserves approximately 50 acres of additional coastal sage scrub over and above the
acreage anticipated to be preserved in the General Plan. Coastal sage scrub habitat
is left intact in sufficiently large blocks to accommodate most of the California
gnatcatcher known to exist onsite. In addition, the project applicant has agreed to
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revegetate approximately 30 acres of disturbed habitat within the proposed biological
open space area with coastal sage scrub to partially mitigate the cumulative loss of
coastal sage scrub habitat. This revegetation will have the benefit of providing
additional potential California gnatcatchC?r habitat. In addition, Alternative 5.3 (Final
SPA Plan Design Alternative) will not create any new significant impacts to the
California gnatcatcher as compared to the approved Salt Creek Ranch GDP.
Although coastal sage scrub will be slightly more impacted overall (1.5 acres), B 2.7
acre patch of sage scrub will be placed in natural open space. This patch contains
a large cactus thicket and a cactus wren, which would have been impacted under the
approved Salt Creek Ranch GDP.
6. The General Plan Update calls for creation of B continuous, 2S-mile Greenbelt
around the City of Chula Vista. The Greenbelt provides a unique opportunity to
develop a significant network of open space, trails, and recreational activities for the .
citizens of Chula Vista and residents in the surrounding region. In essence, the
Greenbelt represents a continuous open space area which visually and functionally
links all the communities and the principal parks and recreational resources of the
City including active recreational facilities, natural open space, wildlife habitats and
a connecting trail system. This continuous system begins at the Chula Vista Bayfront,
extends through Otay River Valley to the Otay Lakes, north through the Otay Lakes
area and along Salt Creek to Mother Miguel Mountain and Sweetwater Reservoir
and west along the Sweetwater Regional Park to the Bayfront. The Salt Creek
Ranch project supplies an important link in the Greenbelt called for in the General
Plan Update. By adoption of Alternative 5.3 (Final SPA Plan Design Alternative)
for Salt Creek Ranch, the City further implements its Greenbelt in the following
ways:
. The 20-acre neighborhood park will be adjacent to Salt Creek which links the
park to the City's Greenbelt, all of which is consistent with the City's General
Plan.
. The 20-acre neighborhood park is the preferred location of the City's Parks
and Recreation Department because it is more centrally located to serve the
residents of Salt Creek Ranch and Salt Creek I, as well as the citizens of the
City of Chula Vista and the surrounding region.
. The 20-acre neighborhood park adjacent to Salt Creek allows preservation of
an existing stand of Eucalyptus trees which provides an immediate "grove"
effect for the community park.
. The 20-acre neighborhood park maintains the natural open space link in the
southeast comer of the project site and, thus, allows for the preservation of
sensitive coastal sage scrub and wetland habitats. The sage scrub is habitat ',<
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for species "nsite, including the grasshopper sparrow, the California
gnatcatcher and the nesting sites of the cactus wren.
7. The project will result in a comprehensive planned community providing a logical
extension of City services, including public transportation, law enforcement, fire
protection and public utilities.
8. The project advances the City's environmental goals by encouraging water
conservation and reclamation programs, mass transit facilities and an extensive trail
system.
9. The project also contains a number of other additional overriding public benefits,
such as: .
· Incorporation of two school sites into the design of the project (20 acres).
· Incorporation of two church sites into the design of the project (7 acres).
. Incorporation of a fire station site into the design of the project (1 acre).
. A standby commitment to participate in a funding program to finance a new
library facility.
· Commitment to participate in a regional or sub-regional multi-species coastal
sage scrub conservation plan. If, prior to approval of the grading plan for
areas lOa, lOb and 11 (which are identified as the three easternmost "L" areas
on Figure R-I of the Final EIR), an off-site regional wildlife corridor linking
San Miguel Mountain with the Upper Otay Reservoir has not been approved
by the City as part of the conservation plan, then development of the 17 acre
R-L development area in the eastern portion of the property shall not occur
and a reconfiguration of the northeastern R-L area (as shown on Figure R-I
of the Final EIR) to provide a wider open space area for a regional wildlife
corridor shall be implemented. The width of the open space area shall be
sufficient to ensure long-term viability of the wildlife corridor (as shown on
Figure R-I). This condition shall also be applied to conditions of the
Tentative Subdivision Map.
. A focal point of the open space system is the Salt Creek Corridor, designated
in the Chula Vista General Plan as a major portion of the ChuIa Vista
Greenbelt, a 28-mile open space and park system within the City. Salt Creek
will form a major open space corridor within the project and will be
extensively landscaped A park system, consisting of a 20-acre neighborhood
park along the Salt Creek Corridor and a 7-acre neighborhood park in the
western portion of the project, will provide recreational activities along the
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City's Greenbelt. The Salt Creek open space corridor will coiUlect to the
Eastlake open space corridor within Salt Creek to the south and will provide
a significant passive open space amenity for the entire Eastern Territories. An
extensive undeveloped open space system in the eastern portion of the
property will provide connections from Upper Otay Lake to the San Miguel
Mountains to the north. This open space system will connect to the portion
of the Chula Vista Greenbelt planned around Otay Lakes. Open space
greenbelt, parkway and bikeway systems throughout Salt Creek Ranch, and an
equestrian trail system, will be linked to the enhanced Salt Creek, the eastern
undeveloped open space areas, the park along the Salt Creek corridor and the
City's Greenbelt.
. The landscaping for Salt Creek Ranch will establish the community character
east of future SR.l25 and is envisioned as a more native, naturalized plant
type than in the development areas west of the SR-l25 corridor; drought-
tolerant plant materials will be emphasized.
For these reasons, on balance, the City finds that there are planning, social, economic and
other considerations resulting from this project that serve to override and outweigh the
project's unavoidable significant environmental effects and, thus, the adverse environmental
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
This mitigation monitoring program was prepared for the City of Chula Vista for the Salt
Creek Ranch Specific Planning Area (SPA) Plan project to comply with AB 3180, which
requires public agencies to adopt such programs to ensure effective implementation of
mitigation measures. This monitoring program is dynamic in that it will undergo changes
as additional mitigation measures are identified and additional conditions of approval are
placed on the project throughout the project approval process.
The Salt Creek Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan EIR is supplemental to the Salt
Creek Ranch Annexation/General Development Plan Pre-Zone EIR (EIR 89-3, certified in
September 1990). A mitigation monitoring program was also prepared for EIR 89-3, and
measures that have not yet been implemented have been incorporated into this updated
mitigation monitoring program.
This monitoring program will serve a dual purpose of verifying completion of the
mitigation measures for the proposed project and generating information on the
effectiveness of the mitigation measures to guide future decisions. The program includes
the following:
. Monitoring team qualifications
. Specific monitoring activities
. Reporting system
. Criteria for evaluating the success of the mitigation measures
The Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan project includes approximately 1200 acres of land in the
southern foothills of San Miguel Mountain, north of EastLake Technology Park and
northwest of Upper Otay Lake currently under the jurisdiction of the County of San Diego.
The project site is located in the northern portion of the 37 square mile Eastern Territories
as defIDed by the City of Chula Vista. All but 240 acres in the extreme northeastern corner
of the project site are located within the City of ChuIa Vista's adopted Sphere of Influence.
Elevations on the project site range from approximately 550 feet above mean sea level
(AMSL) in the western portion of the site to over 1100 feet AMSL in the northern portion
of the property.
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The principal. components of the Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan include 2,662 residential
units, 380 acres of parks/open space, 31 acres of public facilities including two schools, a
fire station and a community purpose facility, and 36 acres of major roads on
approximately 1,197 acres. These project components are discussed in detail in the EIR
text.
The supplemental EIR environmental analysis, incorporated herein as reference, focused on
10 issues determined to be potentially significant by the City of Chula Vista. The
environmental analysis concluded that for all of the environmental issues discussed, some
of the significant and potentially significant impacts could be avoided or reduced through
implementation of recommended mitigation measures. The 10 issue areas are land use;
landform/aesthetics; hydrology; water quality; biological resources; cultural resources;
transportation and circulation; noise; public services and utilities; and offsite areas of
impact. Cumulatively adverse impacts were identified for landform/alteration and
cumulatively significant, unmitigable impacts were identified for water. With respect to the
offsite areas of impact, cumulatively significant, partially mitigable impacts were identified
for biology, specifically coastal sage scrub.
Those issue areas considered not to require further analyses beyond that discussed in EIR
89-3 include: conversion of agricultural land; geology/soils; air quality; fiscal; public
services including police protection, fire protection, schools, parks, gas and electricity;
public transit, library facilities and solid waste disposal; however, applicable mitigation
measures which require implementation during construction of the project have been
included in this program.
AB 3180 requires monitoring of only those impacts identified as significant or potentially
significant; the monitoring program for the Salt Creek Ranch project therefore addresses the
impacts associated with the issue areas identified above.
Miti!!ation Monitorin~ Team
A monitoring team should be identified once the mitigation measures have been adopted as
conditions of approval by the Chula Vista City Council. Managing the team would be the
responsibility of the Mitigation Compliance Coordinator (MCC). The monitoring activities
would be accomplished by the Environmental Monitors (EMs), Environmental Specialists
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(ESs), and the MCC. While specific qualifications should be detennined by the City of
Chula Vista, the monitoring team should possess the following capabilities:
. Interpersonal, decision-making, and management skills with demonstrated
experience in working under trying field circumstances;
. Knowledge of and appreciation for the general environmental attributes and
special features found in the project area;
. Knowledge of the types of environmental impacts associated with construction
of cost-effective mitigation options; and
. Excellent communication skills.
The responsibilities of the MCC throughout the monitoring effort include the following:
. Overall implementation and management of the monitoring program;
. Quality control of the site-development monitoring team;
. Administration and preparation of daily logs, status reports, compliance reports
and the final construction monitoring report;
. Liaison between the City of Chula Vista, the Salt Creek Ranch developer, and
the applicant's contractors;
. Monitoring of onsite, day-to-day construction activities, including the direction
of EMs and ESs in the understanding of all pennit conditions, site-specific
project requirements, construction schedules and environmental quality control
effort;
. Ensure contractor knowledge of and compliance with all appropriate pennit
conditions;
. Review of all construction impact mitigations and, if need be, propose
additional mitigation;
. Have the authority to require correction of activities observed that violate project
environmental conditions or that represent unsafe or dangerous conditions;
. Maintain prompt and regular communication with the onsite EMs and ESs, and
personnel responsible for contractor perfonnance and pennit compliance.
The primary role of the Environmental Monitors is to serve as an extension of the MCC in
performing the quality control functions at the construction sites. Their responsibilities and
functions are to:
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a) Maintain a working knowledge of the Salt Creek Ranch pennit conditions,
contract documents, construction schedules and progress and any special
mitigation requirements for his or her assigned construction area;
b) Assist the MCC and Salt Creek Ranch construction contractors in coordinating
with City of Chula Vista compliance activities;
c) Observe construction activities for compliance with the City of Chula Vista
permit conditions; and
d) Provide frequent verbal briefings to the MCC and construction personnel, and
assist the MCC as necessary in preparing status reports.
The primary role of the Environmental Specialists is to provide expertise when
environmentally sensitive issues occur throughout the development phases of project
implementation and to provide direction for mitigation.
Pro~m Procedural Guidelines
Prior to any construction activities, meetings should take place between all the parties
involved to initiate the monitoring program and establish the responsibility and authority of
the participants. Mitigation measures which need to be defined in greater detail will be
addressed prior to any project plan approvals in follow-up meetings designed to discuss
specific monitoring effects.
An effective reporting system must be established prior to any monitoring efforts. All
parties involved must have a clear understanding of the mitigation measures as adopted and
these mitigations must be distributed to the participants of the monitoring effort. Those that
would have a complete list of all the mitigation measures adopted by the City of Chula Vista
would include the City of Chula Vista, the Salt Creek Ranch developer, the MCC and the
construction crew supervisor. The MCC would distribute to each Environmental Specialist
and Environmental Monitor a specific list of mitigation measures that pertain to his or her
monitoring tasks and the appropriate time frame that these mitigations are anticipated to be
implemented. In addition to the list of mitigations, the monitors will have mitigation
monitoring report (MMR) forms with each mitigation written out on the top of the form.
Below the stated mitigation measure, the form will have a series of questions addressing
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the effectiveness of the mitigation measure. The monitors shall complete the MMR and file
it with the MCC following their monitoring activity. The MCC will then include the
conclusions of the MMR into an interim and final comprehensive construction report to be
submitted to the City of Chula Vista. This report will describe the major accomplishments
of the monitoring program, summarize problems encountered in achieving the goals of the
program, evaluate solutions developed to overcome problems and provide a list of
recommendations for future monitoring programs. In addition and if appropriate, each
EM, and/or ES will be required to fill out and submit a daily log report to the MCC. The
daily log report will be used to record and account for the monitoring activities of the
monitor. Weekly/monthly status reports, as determined appropriate, will be generated from
the daily logs and compliance reports and will include supplemental material (Le.,
memoranda, telephone logs, letters). This type of feedback is essential for the City of
Chula Vista to conform the implementation and effectiveness of the mitigation measures
imposed on the project.
Actions in Case of Non-compliance
There are generally three separate categories of non-compliance associated with the adopted
conditions of approval:
. Non-compliance requiring an immediate halt to a specific task or piece of
equipment
. Infraction that initiates an immediate corrective action (no work or task delay).
. Infraction that does not warrant immediate corrective action and results in no
work or task delay.
In all three cases,the MCC would notify the Salt Creek Ranch contractor and the City of
Chula Vista, and an MMR would be filed with the MCC on a daily basis.
There are a number of options the City of Chula Vista may use to enforce this program
should non-compliance continue. Some methods commonly used by other lead agencies
include "stop work" orders; fines and penalties (civil); restitution; pennit revocations;
citations; and injunctions. It is essential that all parties involved in the program understand
the authority and responsibility of the onsite monitors. Decisions regarding actions in case
of non-compliance are the responsibility of the City of Chula Vista.
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The following text includes a summary of the project impacts, and a list of all the associated
mitigation measures. The monitoring efforts necessary to ensure that the mitigation
measures are properly implemented are incorporated into the measures. All the mitigation
measures identified in the EIR are anticipated to be translated into conditions of project
approval. In addition, once the project has been approved and prior to its implementation,
the mitigation measures shall be further detailed.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The following text includes a summary of the project impacts, a list of all the associated
mitigation measures and the monitoring efforts necessary to ensure that the measures are
properly implemented. All the mitigation measures identified in the EIR are recommended
to be translated into conditions of project approval and are stated herein in language
appropriate for such conditions. In addition, once the Salt Creek Ranch project has been
approved and during various stages of implementation, the mitigation measures shall be
further detailed by the designated monitorS,.City of Chula Vista, and the applicant.
Land Use
Summary of ImDacts
Potentially significant land use impacts involve compatibility and potential health impacts
relative to use of the SDG&E easement as a trail, and the project's inconsistency with the
General Plan with respect to the provision of affordable housing.
Miti!?:ation Measures
. The potential land use compatibility impacts relative to use of the SDG&E
easement as a trail shall be mitigated by coordination with SDG&E during all
phases of future planning. The applicant shall obtain a written agreement with
SDG&E to gain permission to use the easements. The agreement shall discuss
relevant issues including permissible uses, maintenance, and liability. This
agreement shall be obtained prior to tentative map approval.
. To mitigate potential health impacts associated with the proximity of residential
and trail uses to the high voltage transmission line, the applicant shall pull
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houses back away from the easement by a conservative distance (no standards
are available) and provide buyers of homes adjacent to the easement with a
white paper informing them of the current controversy concerning
electromagnetic fields, the applicant should also either move the proposed trail
away from the easement or post signs at regular intervals in both English and
Spanish alerting trail users of the potential risks.
. With respect to the potential impacts associated with provision of affordable
housing, the project applicant's affordable housing program shall be subject to
review and approval by the Planning Commission concurrent with SPA plan
approval.
The program shall be consistent with the following principles:
As determined by the 1991 Housing Element revisions, applicant will continue
to explore various methods to devote ten percent (10%) of the Salt Creek Ranch
units to affordable housing.
As provided by the Housing Element, the City of Chula Vista shall continue to
assist the applicant to fulfill the Housing Element affordable housing policy
through the following actions:
Seek State and Federal subsidies for moderate and low income housing.
(Chula Vista Housing Element, Part 2, page 24, 1985).
Consider the use of density bonuses consistent with State law. (Chula Vista
Housing Element, Part 2, page 24, 1985).
Consider exploration of experimental planning, design and development
techniques and standards to reduce the cost of providing affordable
housing. (Chula Vista Housing Element, Part 2, 1985).
The applicant will prepare and implement an affirmative fair marketing program
(Chula Vista Housing Element, Part 2, 1985), including a marketing plan to
attract qualified buyers for non-market rate housing.
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Should it become infeasible, impractical or inappropriate to provide affordable
housing as determined by the pending Housing Element revisions, the applicant
and the City shall consider alternative methods of achieving affordable housing
opportunities including, but not limited to the following:
Land Set Aside: An equitable donation of a building site which could be
made available to the County Housing Authority or other non-profit entity to
construct affordable housing.
Off-Site Proiects: Construction of an affordable housing project at an off-
site location, including consideration of renewal, rehabilitation and
preservation projects, and the provision of homeless assistance program.
In-Lieu Contributions: In-lieu contributions to be used to provide assistance
to other identified affordable housing efforts. The contribution shall be
evaluated to ensure its adequacy in relation to achieving assistance
opportunities commensurate to the level of the original project requirement
The applicant will actively explore the participation of. South County
jurisdictions in non-profit housing agencies in the development, ownership and
management of affordable housing projects. The applicant will also assist these
non-profit efforts to increase their ability to secure additional funding resources
to develop quality affordable housing.
Monitorin~
Mitigation monitoring of the above measures shall occur by appropriate City review and
approval as dictated in each measure (Le., City Planning review and acceptance prior to
tentative map approval). The applicant shall provide a copy of the written agreement from
SDG&E to the City Planning Department prior to tentative map approval. The applicant's
affordable housing program shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Commission as a condition of project approval.
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Landform! Aesthetics
Summary ofImDacts
Development of Salt Creek Ranch will pennanently alter the existing landfonn, rural
character, and visual quality of the project site. Potentially significant visual impacts
anticipated with the development of Salt Creek Ranch include impacts to residents to the
south and southwest of the project site, impacts to Chula Vista Greenbelt users including
the Upper Otay Reservoir, impacts to scenic highway users, and offsite visual impacts
associated with EastLake Technology Park, the Otay Water District reclamation facilities,
and the Upper Otay Reservoir.
Miti!?:ation Measures
Project development will require the implementation of all design guidelines concurrent
with the SPA Plan and subject to further review and approval by the Design Review
Committee (DRC). The guidelines which are contained within the SPA Plan are
summarized below:
. Gradin~: In addition to incorporation of the requirements of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code and other applicable city policies, graded areas are to be
contoured to blend with natural landfonn characteristics and minimize
disruption of the natural topography. A balance between cut and fill shall be
maintained, and all grading and drainage system plans shall be prepared under
the direction of a licensad civil engineer. Final grading plans shall be reviewed
by the City of Chula Vista Planning Department to determine whether large cut
and fill slopes would impact views of open space areas from residences and/or
scenic highways, and areas of high sensitivity such as the ridgeline and canyons
in Sub-area 3 shall be subject to further review by the DRC.
. Landscape: Plant materials shall be organized to provide buffering, transition,
and slope stabilization between land uses and streets, and between development
and open space areas. Manufactured slopes adjacent to habitat enhancement
areas shall be landscaped with vegetation consistent with the Habitat
Enhancement Plan. Landscaping and irrigation standards shall conform with
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the City of Chula Vista Landscaping Manual, subject to further review and
approval by the DRC.
. Scenic Hi~hwaYs: In accordance with the design guidelines, all homes abutting
the scenic highways (East H Street and Hunte Parkway) shall be set back from
the right-of-way a variable distance and landscaping shall be intensified to
buffer views of buildings. Any long distance views available from the scenic
highway shall be protected, and all signs within the viewshed of the scenic
highway shall be subject to further review by the DRC.
Monitorin~
The City of Chula Vista Design Review Committee will review, approve, and monitor all
project design guidelines, including grading, landscaping, fencing, signing, and scenic
highway plans during all phases of development
Geology/Soils
Summary of Impacts
Geotechnical constraints to development onsite include difficulty in rock excavation; soil
and topsoil removal; and slope instability. Seismic ground acceleration potential exists,
typical of the area.
Miti~ation Measures
The following measure is in reference to detailed recommendations from the GeoSoils
February 1988 and August 1988 reports. The reports are on file at the City Planning and
Engineering Departments.
. Conclusions and recommendations of the February 1988 and August 1988
GeoSoils reports, pages 23 through 42, and 24 through 39, respectively, shall
be adhered to in accordance with City procedures, subject to approval of the
City Engineer prior to any tentative map approvals. Recommendations therein
cover the following topics, actions and potential impacts: ripping, soil
removals, slope stability/grading, erosion control, sub-surface water cpntrol,
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earthwork grading and balancing, soil expansion, slope design, grading
guidelines, foundation recommendations, retaining wall design, graded slope
maintenance and planting, and procedures for grading plan review.
Monitorin~
Implementation of the above geotechnical measure shall be verified by City review of future
tentative maps, which are subject to City Engineer approval. Subsequent geotechnical
work shall delineate specific grading and similar onsite monitoring activities to be
conducted during project grading and construction by a qualified geologist.
Hydrology
Summary of Impacts
The increase in impervious surface as a result of the proposed project would increase
runoff flow rates downstream.
Miti!?:ation Measures
To ensure that there are no hydrologic impacts, the following measures shall be
implemented:
. For Basin A, development drainage shall be routed to road crossing points for
outlet into the natural channel flow. Structure types to convey stream flows
under access roads would be determined prior to Final Map approval.
. Within Basin B, there are two Salt Creek crossing points, East H Street and a
northern access road. The East H Street crossing shall incorporate a suitable
drainage structure which will accommodate the proposed trail system. The type
and sizing of this drainage system shall be detennined prior to Final Map
approval. The northern structure shall be determined prior to Final Map
approval. Developed areas would be drained via storm drain systems to outlet
points adjacent to Salt Creek.
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. A low flow pump diversion system will be constructed to transport dry weather
flows out of Basin A (Upper Otay Lake Basin) and discharge them into
Basin B (Salt Creek Basin). This low flow diversion system will be designed
for 137 gpm.
. A storm drain system shall be constructed within future Lane Avenue to convey
runoff within Basic C to existing facilities constructed by the EastLake I project.
The type of sizing of this system would be determined prior to Final Map
approval.
. Drainage facilities and energy dissipators shall be constructed in accordance
with the approved hydraulic analysis and shall be in place and functioning prior
to completion of the grading operation.
. Development of the subject project must comply with all applicable regulations
established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as set
forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requirements for urban runoff and storm water discharge.
Monitorin~
Implementation of the above measures shall be guaranteed by City review of the required
analysis and drainage plans, which are subject to the City Engineer's and City Landscape
Architect's approval prior to tentative map submittal acceptance. The City will ensure
conformance with all applicable City flood control, Otay Water District and State Regional
Water Quality Control Board regulations prior to issuance of grading permits. Detailed
monitoring (field) measures for the construction period shall be delineated at the
subdivision level.
Water Quality
Summary of ImDacts
Project development would create potential water quality impacts to downstream areas and
the adjacent Upper and Lower Otay Reservoir.
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Miti!?:ation Measures
. The project shall be subject to review and approval by the State Department of
Health Services (DHS). The project shall implement mitigation measures as set
by DHS prior to issuance of any grading pennit.
. Prior to or concurrent with Final Map approval, a diversion ditch plan, or other
acceptable plan to handle drainage to the Otay Drainage Basin, shall be prepared
and approved by the City of Chula Vista and DHS. The plan shall analyze the
possibility of sewage system failures; effects of increased levels of nutrients
salts and pesticides from landscaping and irrigation; and effects of petroleum
products from surface street runoff. Additional environmental analysis may be
required based on the specific drainage ditch or other plans. Design of these
plans shall also consider providing additional capacity for concurrent or future
development
. The project applicant shall conduct an onsite mitigation monitoring program to
establish baseline data for runoff from the project site. This monitoring
program will be continued until 400 units in the sub-basin have been
constructed in the sub-basin.
. The project proponent shall submit a erosion control plan prepared by a
registered civil engineer and a registered landscape architect in accordance with
City of ChuIa Vista design standards. The plan shall be approved prior to
issuance of grading permits and shall include placement of sandbags, temporary
sediment basins, and an erosion control maintenance plan.
. The project proponent shall submit a storm drain plan prepared by a registered
civil engineer in accordance with City of Chula Vista design standards. The
plan must be approved prior to the issuance of grading permits and shall include
permanent erosion control facilities.
. Development of the subject project must comply with all applicable regulations
established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as set
forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requirements for urban runoff and storm water discharge.
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Monitorin~
Mitigation monitoring of the above measures shall occur by appropriate City staff review
and approval. Specific, onsite field mitigation monitoring requirements and activities shall
be established prior to any onsite grading permits or tentative map approvals.
Biological Resources
Summary of Impacts
Project development will significantly and directly impact riparian wetlands, native
grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat, and the California gnatcatcher and cactus wren,
both sensitive species. Construction practices and long-term urban activities also present
secondary threats to adjacent and/or sensitive non-developed areas.
Miti!?:ation Measures
. The project applicant shall comply with the measures outlined in the Habitat
Enhancement Plan prepared for the Salt Creek Ranch project during all stages of
development.
. A spring (May-June) survey of the native grassland habitat onsite (Subarea 3)
shall be conducted to detennine the presence/absence and abundance of
sensitive plant species that could be expected to occur in this habitat prior to
approval of grading plans. The sensitivity of the loss of native grassland habitat
shall be determined after the results of this survey are provided to City staff.
. The developer shall agree to participate in a regional multi-species coastal sage
scrub conseIVation plan. If, prior to approval of the grading plan for areas lOa,
lOb, and 11 (which are identified as the three easternmost "L" areas on
Figure R-l of the Final EIR), an acceptable off-site regional wildlife corridor
linking San Miguel Mountain with the Upper Otay Reservoir has not been
adopted as part of the conservation plan, then development of the 17 acre
R-L development area in the eastern portion of the property shall not occur and
a reconfiguration of the northeastern R-L area to provide a wider open space
area for a regional wildlife corridor shall be implemented. The width of the
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open space area shall be sufficient to ensure long-tenn viability of the wildlife
corridor. This condition shaH also be applied to conditions of the Tentative
Subdivision Map.
. Selective grading shall be required and enforced, Le., only areas immediately
subject to development should be graded.
. Grading shaH be prohibited during the rainy season (November through
March).
. Erosion prevention measures such as fences, hay bales, and/or detention basins
shall be onsite during development and in place prior to construction.
. Manufactured slopes and disturbed grassland in open space areas shall be
revegetated with native scrub species found in the area. Revegetation of these
areas would have the benefits of potentially providing habitat for the California
black-tailed gnatcatcher, increasing the quality of the riparian buffer in selected
areas, and reducing the probability of nonnative landscaping materials invading
natural habitats. Species suitable for this revegetation include the following:
Artemisia cali/ornica
Eriogonum fasciculatum
Lotus scoparius
Salvia melli/era
Salvia apiana
Hap/opappus venetus
Eschscho/zia cali/ornica
Lupinus spp.
California Sagebrush
Flat-topped Buckwheat
Deerweed
Black Sage
White Sage
Goldenbush
California Poppy
Lupine
.. The coastal sage scrub revegetation areas shaH be effectively hydroseeded,
followed by a tackified straw mulch. Materials and seed mixes may be changed
only with the approval of the project biologist/horticulturist.
. This habitat shall be irrigated as needed for the first year to accelerate
establishment and coverage. The hydro seeding shall be completed in the
summer, if possible, so as to establish cover prior to the rainy season. A
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number of annual species are included in the hydroseed mixture (California
poppy and lupines) to provide color to the slopes. The species should reseed
themselves yearly.
General Recommendations
Implementation of the foIlowing recommendations will buffer and protect sensitive wetland
and upland habitats and the wildlife therein, and prevent further degradation of the habitat
during and after the construction process.
Construction Practices: Additional loss of habitat could occur from the use of heavy
equipment in wetland areas, on- and offsite. Nonsensitive construction practices resulting
in additional impacts to wetland vegetation would increase the total wetland impact acreage,
and, ultimately, the amount of mitigation required. Impacts to wetland vegetation adjacent
to the grading areas would be reduced by adherence to certain construction practices, as
outlined below.
. Heavy equipment and construction activities shall be restricted to the grading
areas to the greatest degree possible in order to reduce direct impacts to wetland
habitat. Construction of cut and filI slopes, and equipment used for this
construction, wiIl be kept within the limits of grading. Prohibited activities in
the wetland habitat include staging areas, equipment access, and disposal or
temporary placement of excess fiIl. Construction limits and wetland habitat
shaIl be flagged by a qualified biologist. Construction activities shall be
monitored by an onsite inspector to ensure that grading activities do not affect
additional acreage. Any unauthorized impacts cause by construction operations
would require that the contractor replace all habitat to its original condition, with
wetland habitat potentially being restored at greater that a 1: 1 ratio.
. Fueling of equipment shall not occur in any portion of the site near the
intermittent stream.
. Areas designated as natural open space shall not be grubbed, cleared, or graded,
but shall be left in their natural state.
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. To ensure that contractors are fully aware of specific restrictions of the project,
such as staging areas, limits of fIll, no vehicle zones, and other appropriate
regulations, information shall be clearly shown on the construction plans.
Contractors shall be fully aware of the sensitivities and restrictions prior to
bidding.
Qpen Space: The primary means of mitigating significant impacts to biological resources is
the preservation of a system of open space which encompasses the most valuable habitat or
sensitive species onsite. Designation of open space is an initial step in preservation of the
sensitive resources therein. The integrity of open space must also be preserved through
adherence to responsible construction practices, as outlined above, and the exclusion of
certain post-construction activities.
The following measures are provided to minimize the effects of the development in natural
open space areas subsequent to construction activities:
. In the event that a fire or fuelbreak is deemed necessary, plant species used in
this area shall be noninvasive, so as to reduce impacts to remaining native
vegetation. Suitable species from a biological standpoint would be low
growing, moderately fire-retardant, native species such as prostrate coyote bush
(Baccharis pilularis var. pilularis).
. No clearing of brush shall be allowed outside the fire or fuelbreak, and no
fuelbreak clearing will be allowed in sensitive habitat areas. In general, the
limits of the fuelbreak will be measured from the building pads. The width of
the fuelbreak may be reduced by the use of low-growing, fIre-retardant species
(see above measure).
. Plants in riparian and/or natural areas within the project's boundaries shall not
be trimmed or cleared for aesthetic purposes.
. Revegetation of cut slopes external and/or adjacent to natural open space shall
be accomplished with native plant species which presently occur onsite or are
typical for the area. Suitable species include California sagebrush (Artemisia
californica), flat-top buckwheat (Eriogonum fascicularum ssp. fascicularum),
black sage (Salvia mellifera), and San Diego sunflower (Viguiera laciniara). If
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this area is hydroseeded, measures shall be taken to ensure the exclusion of
nonnative, weedy species from the mixture.
. Fencing shall be installed as feasible and acceptable to the City around the
natural open space area to prevent adverse impacts to biological resources from
domestic pets and human activity. An alternative would be the planting of
barrier plant species that would discourage pedestrian activity into open space
areas. Nonnative species would not be acceptable as barrier plantings within
open space areas. No active uses shall be planned in the open space easements,
including building structures or construction of trails through this area.
. Landscaping around buildings shall utilize noninvasive exotic species or
preferably, native plant species found in the area. Species present on site, such
as desert elderberry (Sambucus mexicana) and California buckwheat, would be
suitable for planting.
. The City of Chula Vista shall assure the long-tenn conservation of remaining
native habitat on site (wetlands and uplands) by dedicating these areas as part of
a natural open space easement. The City shall place an open space easement in
this acreage which would eliminate future building activity and, in effect, set
this area aside for the preservation of wildlife. Additional trails or recreational
facilities which would promote pedestrian activity in open space areas at the
expense of wildlife shall not be constructed.
Monitorin~
Implementation of the above measures shall be verified by City review and approval of the
tentative and final maps, habitat enhancement plan, specific mitigation plan, landscape plan,
and construction plans and by monitoring by the City's environmental consultant. The
native grassland spring survey shall be completed by the applicant's biological consultant
prior to grading plan approval. Detailed field monitoring measures for the construction
period shall be delineated at the subdivision level and shall be performed by the City's
environmental consultant
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Cultural Resources
Summary of Impacts
Development of Salt Creek Ranch will directly impact 16 of the 18 important archaeological
and historical sites within the project area. Portions of six of those sites, and one additional
site are also at risk of indirect impacts due to project development. The site also possesses
a high potential for the existence of significant paleontological resources.
Miti!?:ation Measures
. Mitigation of impacts for important cultural resources will be achieved through
either avoidance or by a data recovery program. Avoidance could include
capping sites with 2 feet of fill and incorporating them into the Salt Creek Park
System (Chula Vista Greenbelt).
. If avoidance of important prehistoric archaeological resources cannot be
achieved, a data recovery program to mitigate development impacts shall be
conducted, including, where necessary, surface collection and mapping of
artifacts, a phased data recovery program, and monitoring. This phased
approach shall employ a random sample in conjunction with a focused
inventory for features (Le., hearths). The data recovery program shall be in
accordance with a regional approach for all prehistoric sites within Salt Creek
Ranch, Salt Creek I and EastLake III, thereby allowing a comprehensive
understanding for these sites. This regional understanding would also be in
agreement with the Bonita-Miguel Archaeological District within which CA-
SDi-4,530/W-643 falls.
. The data recovery shall follow the Advisory Council's guidelines as defined
within Treatment of Archaeological Properties, A Handbook (ACHP 1980).
The treatment plan shall be oriented to address local and regional research
questions and clearly identify the methods to be used to address the research
questions. Research questions to be addressed are listed in ERCE's June 1989
Salt Creek Ranch Cultural Resource Evaluation on file at the City of Chula Vista
Planning Department.
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. To ensure that potentially important historic archaeological resources assumed
to be present at the eight locales listed above are not adversely affected, a
program to include monitoring of grading activities with the possibility of data
recovery is recommended. This program shall provide for excavation,
recording and collection of resources if significant features, such as privies or
trash deposits, are located during grading. This program shall include analysis
of-recovered artifacts in relation to an approved research design and a report of
fmdings.
. Indirect impacts may occur to four historic sites located adjacent and exterior to
the project boundary (H-ll, H-15, H-16, H-17). Fencing of project
boundaries and strict avoidance of off-site impacts in these areas shall occur.
. Prior to issuance of a mass-grading permit the developer shall present a letter to
the City of Chula Vista indicating that a qualified paleontologist has been
retained to carry out resource mitigation. (A qualified paleontologist is defined
as an individual with an MS or PhD in paleontology or geology who is familiar
with paleontological procedures and techniques.
. A qualified paleontologist and archaeologist shall be at the pre-grade meeting to
consult with the grading and excavation contractors.
. A paleontological monitor shall be onsite at all times during the original cutting
or previously undisturbed sediments of the Otay Formation to inspect cuts for
contained fossils (the Otay Fonnation occurs generally above 680 feet
elevation). The Sweetwater Formation shall be monitored on a half-time basis.
Periodic inspections of cuts involving the Santiago Peak Volcanics shall be
conducted in accordance with recommendations of the qualified paleontologist.
(A paleontological monitor is defmed as an individual who has experience in the
collection and salvage of fossil materials. The paleontological monitor should
work under the direction of a qualified paleontologist.)
. In the event that well-preserved fossils are discovered, the paleontologist (or
paleontological monitor) shall be allowed to temporarily direct, divert, or halt
grading to allow recovery of fossil remains in a timely manner. Because of the
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potential for the recovering of small fossil remains such as isolated mammal
teeth, it may be necessary to set up a screen-washing operation on the site.
. Fossil remains collected during any salvage program shall be cleaned, sorted,
and cataloged and then with the owner's permission, deposited in a scientific
institution with paleontological collections. such as the San Diego Natural
History Museum.
Monitorin~
A qualified archaeologist and a qualified paleontologist shall be retained onsite to monitor
and/or perform the mitigation measures outlined above. The developer shall present a letter
to the City of Chula Vista as verification of the above prior to issuance of a grading permit
Transportation and Circulation
Summary ofImoact~
The Salt Creek Ranch project will generate approximately 31,290 new daily vehicle trips
with 2,777 trips expected during the morning peak hour and 2,986 trips expected during
the afternoon peak hour.
Miti!?:ation Measures
Improvements necessary as a result of Salt Creek Ranch project implementation include:
Scenario] (with Phase I and Proctor Valley Road Unpaved)
. The project applicant will construct East "H" Street through the project to
ultimate four-lane major street standards, consistent with the City of ChuIa Vista
design criteria.
. The project applicant will construct Hunte Parkway to ultimate four-lane major
street standards through the project and offsite south to Telegraph Canyon
Road, consistent with the City of Chula Vista design criteria.
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. The project applicant will construct Lane Avenue as a Oass n collector from
East "H" Street to meet existing improvements at its current terminals in the East
Lake Business Park, consistent with the City of Chula Vista's design criteria.
. At the discretion of the City Traffic Engineer, the project applicant will install
traffic signals or bond for future installation at the following intersections:
East '1:1" Street/Lane Avenue
East "H" Street/Hunte Parkway
Lane A venuelTelegraph Canyon Road
Hunte ParkwaylTelegraph Canyon Road
. The project applicant will implement transportation demand management
strategies, including provisions of transit service and bus stops in order to
reduce the peak hour demand on the street network.
. Reduce the development potential of Phase I by 120 dwelIing units. This
reduction will result in an acceptable level of service (LOS D) of the intersection
of East "H" Street and Hidden Vista Drive.
. The project applicant will construct a two-lane roadway between Salt Creek I
and Salt Creek Ranch to connect East "H" Street
Scenario 2 (with Phase 1. n. and 1lI and State Route 125)
. The project applicant will implement all the measures described under Scenario
1 previously.
. The project applicant will construct State Route 125 as a four-lane roadway
between East "H" Street and State Route 54 with enhanced geometrics at the
intersections.
MonitorinE!'
The project's participation in the ECVTPP and the appropriate traffic mitigation, as required
by the above measures, shall be confmned by City review of subsequent SPA Plan and
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other applications. Traffic monitoring occurs on a citywide basis as dictated by the City
Traffic Engineer; it is recommended that critical intersections identified in this EIR be
monitored at least twice per year and preferably more frequently in order to determine
specific implementation schedules of required improvements and to identify any other
potential problem areas.
Noise
Summary of Impacts
Noise modeling of Salt Creek Ranch buildout conditions indicated that noise levels will
exceed 70 dBA Ldn in some portions of the project area and will exceed the 65 dBA Ldn
standard in several areas. Noise levels in excess of 65 dBA Ldn in outdoor living spaces
are considered significant and require mitigation. In addition, multifamily residences
located in an area on the project site where the future exterior noise level is expected to
exceed 60 dBA Ldn will require an interior acoustical analysis.
Miti!?:ation Measures
. The noise impact on the residences along East "H" Street roadway segments
shall be mitigated by the placement of a solid wall or a wall/benn combination
on the building pads at the top of the slopes adjacent to East "H" Street. The
walls must be of solid masonry construction with a material weight of at least
3.5 pounds per square foot which would not allow any air spaces along their
entire length and shall be constructed by the applicant prior to first occupancy
approval.
. Each noise wall or wall!berm combination shall be placed on the building pads
at the top of the slope between the residences and the roadway and shall be 5
feet high. The end of each noise wall must wrap around the building pad
enough to block the line of sight from all points in the exterior living space to
any portion of the impacting roadway.
. Even with the incorporation of the above mitigation measures, exterior noise
level under buildout conditions will continue to exceed 60 dBA Ldn on portions
of the project site. Therefore, in accordance with the standards set by Title 24,
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an interior acoustical study will be required for all multi-family units proposed
for the site. The applicant shall provide the City verification that the units
comply with the Title 24 standards prior to issuance of building pennits.
Possible mitigation measures to reduce interior noise levels below the
45 dBA Ldn interior noise standard may include, but are not restricted to,
mechanical ventilation and closed window conditions.
Monitorin~
A qualified acoustical engineer shall conduct the noise analysis to the satisfaction of the
City of Chula Vista prior to occupancy, to ensure noise levels are within the City's
thresholds. The recommendations of these noise studies shall be incorporated into the final
project design where applicable.
Air Quality
Summary of Impacts
Project traffic will contribute to cumulatively significant regional air quality impacts.
Because the project was not incorporated into regional growth forecasts and air quality
attainment plans, project emissions will constitute a cumulative impact contribution.
Project traffic will contribute to cumulatively significant local air quality impacts on four
street segments, projected to operate at an unacceptable level (LOS D or worse) under
future cumulative traffic conditions. Local short-term air quality impacts wiIl result from
grading activities and construction equipment.
Miti!?:ation Measures
The project will incorporate traffic flow improvements (e.g., road construction), and will
identify bicycle routes and bus stops at the SPA Plan and subsequent stages of planning.
Most intersections affected by the project would be maintained at LOS C or better, although
four street segments would operate at LOS D or worse.
The following measures shall be adhered to, subject to approval by the City, to reduce
short-term pollutant emissions:
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Heavy-duty construction equipment with modified combustion/fuel injection
systems for emissions control shall be utilized during grading and construction.
.
Watering or other dust palliatives shall be used to reduce fugitive dust;
emissions reductions of about 50 percent can be realized by implementation of
these measures.
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Disturbed areas shall be hydroseeded, landscaped, or developed as soon as
possible and as directed by the City to reduce dust generation.
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Trucks hauling fill material shall be properly covered.
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A 20 mile-per-hour speed limit shall be enforced on unpaved surfaces.
Monitorini
The required activities and use of equipment shall be monitored by the City's environmental
consultant on an irregular basis. The monitor will confirm, via the mitigation monitoring
report, that appropriate equipment is used; that watering occurs; that landscaping occurs
immediately after grading completion; that trucks are covered; and that speed limits onsite
are enforced. Implementation of traffic flow improvements and bicycle routes and bus
stops shall be confmned by City review of SPA Plan and tentative maps, subject to City
approval.
Public Services/Utilities
Summary of Impact~
The project will create an increase in demand for public services including water, sewer,
police, fire protection, schools, parks/recreation, public transit, and library services. The
project will also create an increase in demand and impact on utilities and non-renewable
energy resources such as gas and electric service.
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Water
Mit:i!?:ation Measures
. Prior to approval of Final Map, the Master Plan of Water for Salt Creek Ranch
shall be approved by the City Engineer and OWD. Further, this plan shall be
revised to include a discussion of implementation and phasing, and participation
in the water allocation program and TSF fmancing for this project and other
projects in the OWD Master Plan service area.
. The exact locations for the proposed pump station and 3 million gallon reservoir
to serve the 1296 Zone shall be determined prior to approval of Final Map.
. Prior to issuance of building permits, the project site shall either be annexed by
the OWD into Improvement District No. 22, or a new improvement district shall
be established for the project area. In addition, the project developer shall
obtain written verification from OWD at each phase of development that the tract
or parcel will be provided adequate water service.
. The developer shall participate in whatever water conservation, no net increase
in water consumption, or fee off-set program the City of Chula Vista has in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
. The project proponents shall, if feasible, negotiate an agreement with OWD to
commit to use of reclaimed water at the earliest possible date so that OWD can
ensure that an adequate supply is available. If such an agreement is pursued, all
documentation shall be subject to site-specific environmental analysis, and shall
conform to the applicable regulations of the City of Chula Vista, Regional Water
Quality Control Board and the State Department of Hea1th.
. Water conservation measures for onsite landscaping and for maintenance of
roadside vegetation shall be created and implemented by the project proponent,
in coordination with the City Public Works Department and in consultation with
OWD or other qualified water agency/organization. Conservation measures are
recommended by the State Resources Agency Department of Water Resources,
and include but are not limited to planting of drought tolerant vegetation and the
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use of irrigation systems which minimize runoff and evaporation loss (see also
following measure).
. The following water conservation measures should be provided; implementation
shall be approved prior to issuance of certificates of use and occupancy;
a) Low-flush toilets (Section 17921.3, Health and Safety code).
b) Low-flush showers and faucets (California Administrative Code, Title 24,
Par 6, Article I, TIO-I406F).
c) Insulation of hot water lines in water recirculating systems (California
Energy Commission).
Monitorin~
The developer shall obtain a will-serve letter from OWD prior to the issuance of building
permits for each phase of development. The Master Plan for Water and Reclaimed Water,
and the Water Conservation Plan shall be approved by the City and OWD prior to Final
Map approval. Water conservation measures shall be implemented prior to the issuance of
use and occupancy permits.
Wastewater
Miti!?:ation Measures
. Prior to approval of Final Map, the Master Plan of Sewerage for Salt Creek
Ranch shall be approved by the City Engineer. Further, this plan shall be
revised to include a discussion of funding and implementation/phasing in
relation to this project and other associated project's phasing in the area.
. Interim and ultimate capacity in the Telegraph Canyon Interceptor shall be
determined prior to approval of Final Map.
. Ultimate capacity of the Salt Creek Interceptor shall be determined prior to
approval of Final Map.
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. A stonn water diversion plan shall be prepared that will protect the Upper and
Lower Otay reservoirs from sewage contamination, as discussed in Section 3.4
of the ErR; Water Quality.
. The project shall be subject to payment of waste water development fees (to
fund trunk sewer and other upgrades) or equivalent proportionate facility
financing mechanism identified by the City, when adopted. Payment shall
occur prior to issuance of building permits or earlier.
Monitorin2:
The Wastewater Master Plan shall be approved by the City prior to the approval of the Final
Map. The project applicant shall pay wastewater development fees (or an equivalent
financing mechanism identified by City) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Police Protection
Miti!?:ation Measures
. The project is subject to adherence to City threshold standards and criteria for
police protection service. The project applicant shall contribute to the General
Fund.
Monitorin~
The City shall ensure that the police threshold standards would be met prior to the issuance
of building permits.
Fire Protection
Mitil,ration Measures
. Prior to approval of the project SPA Plan, the fIre station location for CV#4
shall be approved by the CVFD.
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. The project shall adhere to General Plan threshold standards and criteria for fire
protection service.
Monitorin~
The fire station site shall be approval by the CVFD prior to Fmal Map approval. The City
shall ensure that the ftre protection threshold standards would be met prior to the issuance
of building permits.
Schools
Miri!?:ation Measures
. The project shall adhere to General Plan threshold criteria regarding school
facilities and services.
. Prior to Final Map approval, the project proponent shall provide documentation
conftrming elementary school site locations and CVCSD approval of school
locations on Salt Creek Ranch. This approval shall entail site location, size and
configuration of schools, with provisions for access and pedestrian safety to the
satisfaction of CVCSD. Funding shall also be addressed and conftrmed in
accordance with CVCSD procedures.
. Prior to Final Map approval, the project proponent shall provide documentation
to the City conftnning satisfaction of SUHSD facility funding requirements to
offset Salt Creek Ranch student generation impacts. Funding would likely be
satisfied via fonnulation of a Mello Roos CFD or other means acceptable to
SUHSD.
. Prior to issuance of any building permits on Salt Creek Ranch, the proponent
shall obtain written verification from CVCSD and SUHSD (will-serve letters)
that adequate school facilities and associated financing will be provided for
project generated students.
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Monitorine-
The City shall ensure that the school threshold standards would be met prior to the issuance
of building permits. Mitigation monitoring shall occur as dictated in each mitigation
measure above.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Miti~ation Measures
. The project shall adhere to General Plan Threshold Standards.
. The project shall comply with the City Local Park Code requirements.
. The project SPA Plan shall further define the boundaries, acreage and manner
of open space preservation (e.g. dedicated open space; preservation easements)
on the Salt Creek Ranch property in a fonn and manner acceptable to the City
Parks and Recreation Department and Planning Department
Monitorine-
The City Parks Department shall ensure that the park threshold standards and Local Park
Code requirements would be met and that adequate open space preservation would be
provided prior to Final Map approval.
Gas, Electricity, Energy
Miti!?:ation Measures
. The project shall, to the extent feasible and to the satisfaction of the City,
provide the following:
Encourage the use of public transit by providing bus loading zones at key
locations onsite; and facilitate non-vehicular travel by incorporating bicycle
and pedestrian trails onsite.
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Implement efficient circulation systems including phased traffic control
devices.
Adhere to uptiat..n Title 24 building construction and design standards.
Install landscaping that provides afternoon shade, reduces glare, encourages
summer breezes, discourages winter breezes.
Minimize reflective and heat absorbing landscapes.
Reserve solar access and implement passive solar systems.
Develop dwellings on small lots to decrease indoor and outdoor heating and
lighting requirements.
Install energy efficient appliances in residential developments.
Limit strict lighting and install energy efficient lights.
Demonstrate energy conservation practices.
Use appropriate building design, orientation, landscaping and materials to
maximize passive solar heating and cooling, and construct energy-efficient
structures, subject to approval of the DRC, Building and Housing
Department, and Planning Department
. The recreational uses proposed for the SDG&E easement in the site's northeast;
uses shall be subject to the approval of the City and SDG&E.
Monitorin~
The project applicant shall demonstrate adherence to the energy conservation practices
delineated above to the satisfaction of the City prior to Precise Plan approval; provision of
the bus loading zones, trails, and other design practices shall be approval at the tentative
map level while lighting systems, appliances, and solar energy systems shall be approved
prior to issuance of certificates of use and occupancy. The recreational uses in the SDG&E
easement shall be approved by the City and SDG&E prior to Final Map approval.
Public Transit
Miti~ation Measures
. Prior to final site plan approval, the developer shall consult with City Planning
and City Transit staff regarding location of transit facilities (Le., bus stops)
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onsite. Should there be a need for such facilities, site design shall provide for
said facilities, subject to review and approval by the City.
Monitorine
Monitoring shall occur as dictated in the above mitigation measure.
Library Facilities
Miti~ation Measures
. The project applicant shall adhere to General Plan library thresholds, and shall
participate in any funding programs created for financing of a library facility
(Le., developer fees, Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for Salt Creek
Ranch, etc.) to serve the vicinity, as deemed appropriate by the City.
Monitorinl?:
The City shall ensure that the project will meet the library threshold standards and that the
project will participate in library funding, as deemed appropriate by the City, prior to the
issuance of building permits.
Offsite Areas of Impact
Biological Resources
Summary of Impacts
Hunte Parkway. Approximately 13.8 acres of habitat would be impacted. Additional
impacts from the construction corridor would total 19.7 acres. Because a detailed
alignment has not yet been determined, any proposed impacts to disturbed wetlands would
be considered significant. The exact amount of impact to each habitat is unknown at this
time.
East "H" Street. The construction of this roadway would result in the loss of
approximately 5.0 acres of high quality coastal sage scrub and is considered significant.
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Additional impacts from the construction corridor would total 6.0 acres of coastal sage
scrub. Potential impacts to coast barrel cactus and California gnatcatcher are considered
significant
ReservoirlWaterline. Construction of the reservoir and waterline would significantly
impact 30.7 acres of burned coastal sage scrub. This includes 7.1 acres for the 5150-foot
long access road and 23.6 acres within the construction corridor. The access road would
result in significant impacts to Cleaveland's golden star.
Mitiption Measures
Hunte Parkway
. To mitigate potential impacts to disturbed wetlands to below the level of
significance, enhancement of riparian habitat at a 1:1 ratio to any impacted
wetlands shall be implemented. This mitigation acreage shall be added to the
mitigation acreage for the Salt Creek Ranch development and incorporated into
the habitat enhancement plan (RECON 1991). Prior to construction, a 1603
Streambed Alteration Agreement must be obtained from the California
Departroent of Fish and Game.
East "H" Street
. To mitigate the loss of 11.0 acres of coastal sage scrub and impacts to
California gnatcatcher to below the level of significance, a strategy of avoidance
and habitat enhancement shall be implemented. To avoid impacting the full
11 acres, the construction corridor could be restricted down from 100 feet on
each side of the roadway to a smaller area. The avoidance should reduce
impacts to the gnatcatcher territory to below 6.2 acres. This would retain the
territory and reduce the impact to the gnatcatcher to a level of non-significance.
All remaining impacts would require enhancement of coastal sage scrub at a
ratio of 1: 1. The mitigation site shall be at a nearby location and connected to a
larger area of planned open space. The mitigation acreage shall be added to the
mitigation acreage for the Salt Creek Ranch development and incorporated into
the habitat enhancement plan (RECON 1991).
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· To mitigate impacts to coast barrel cactus to below the level of significance, a
strategy of avoidance and preservation shall be implemented. To avoid impacts
to as many individuals as possible, the construction corridor could be restricted.
The remaining individuals that would be impacted should be preserved via
transplantation into open space. A detailed preservation plan should be
designed by a qualified biologist/honiculturist, who would assist in site
selection, implement a 5-year monitoring plan, and submit regularly scheduled
reports to the City of Chula Vista.
. To mitigate impacts to Otay tarplant to below the level of significance,
avoidance of the population to greatest extent feasible shall occur. The
alignment of the roadway shall avoid the northernmost portion of the site and
the construction corridor shall be restricted in this area.
Reservoir/W aterline
. To mitigate the loss of 30.7 acres of burned coastal sage scrub to below the
level of significance, a combination of avoidance and habitat enhancement shall
be implemented. To avoid impacts to the full 30.7 acres, the construction
corridor shall be restricted. All remaining impacts would require habitat
enhancement of nearby burned coastal sage scrub at a ratio of 1:1. This
mitigation acreage shall be added to the mitigation acreage for the Salt Creek
Ranch development and incorporated into the habitat enhancement plan
(RECON 1991).
. To mitigate impacts to San Diego golden star to below the level of significance,
avoidance of the population to the greatest degree feasible shall be implemented.
The alignment shall remain in the currently proposed position and the
construction corridor shall be restricted in the area where the population occurs.
Monitorinl1
A qualified biologist/environmental specialist shall be retained to oversee the construction
of East "H" Street, Hunte Parkway and the Reservoir/Waterline and monitor the
implementation of the above measures.
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Landforml Aesthetics
Summary of Imnacts
The pad elevation of the reservoir would be located at an clevation higher than the Salt
Creek Ranch project site, resulting in a potentially significant visual impact to surrounding
residents.
Mitie-ation Measures
. The water tank shall be painted an unobtrusive color to ensure that it blends in
with the natural environment as much as possible. The area surrounding the
water tank shall be landscaped to shield views of the tank to the satisfaction of
the City of Chula Vista's landscape architect.
Monitorin~
The City of Chula Vista Design Review Committee will review and approve the water
reservoir construction and landscape plan prior to Final Map approval.
Cultural Resources
Summarv of Imoacts
Hunte Parkwl\Y. Construction of both the proposed interceptor will significantly impact
site CA-SDi-12,038 which has been tested and determined to be important pursuant to
CEQA criteria.
East "H" Street. Construction of the lO-inch pipeline and proposed East "H" Street
segment will significantly impact site CA-SDi-4,530/W-643 which has been tested and
determined to be important pursuant to CEQA criteria.
ReservoirlWaterline. Trenching and grading activities necessary for construction of the
reservoir and installation of the waterline would significantly impact sites CA-SDi-ll,403
Locus F, CA-SDi-ll,415, CA-SDi-12,032, CA-SDi-12,034, and CA-SDi-12,035.
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Cultural resource sites CA-SDi-12,260, CA-SDi-12,261, and CA-SDi-11,403 Locus G,
also located on this site, were not yet tested or evaluated.
Miti{!ation Measures
. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) require mitigation of impacts
to important cultural resources. Sites CA-SDi-11,403 Locus F, CA-SDI-
11,415, CA-SDi-12,031, CA-SDi-12,032, CA-SDi-12,034, and CA-SDi-
12,035 within the water reservoir/water line parcel and CA-SDi-12,038 within
the Hunte Parkway parcel were detennined to qualify as important cultural
resources by testing pursuant to CEQA, and mitigation of impacts to these
cultural resources is required. Site CA-SDi-4,530/W-643 within the "H" Street
parcel has been previously tested and determined important under CEQA, and
mitigation measures are necessary to address impacts to that site. Site CA-SDi-
4,530/W-643 also falls within the Bonita-Miguel Archaeological District which
requires evaluation under federal criteria.
. Evaluation for determination of importance under CEQA through a cultural
resource testing program is necessary at cultural resource sites CA-SDi-12,260,
CA-SDi-12,26l and CA-SDi-ll,403 Locus G.
. Mitigation of impacts to important cultural resources can be achieved through
either avoidance or by conducting a data recovery program. Avoidance could
include capping sites with 2 feet of fill or redesign of project components.
. If avoidance of archaeological resources cannot be achieved, a data recovery
program to mitigate development impacts to important cultural resource sites
shall be conducted, including, where necessary, surface collection and mapping
of artifacts, a phased data recovery program, and monitoring during faciIity or
other construction. This phased approach shall employ a random sample in
conjunction with a focused inventory for features (e.g., hearths). The data
recovery program shall be in accordance with a regional approach for all
prehistoric sites within Salt Creek Ranch, Salt Creek I and EastLake III,
thereby allowing a comprehensive understanding for these sites. This regional
program is in agreement with the Bonita-Miguel Archaeological District.
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. The data recovery program shall follow the Advisory Council's guidelines as
defmed within Treattnent of Archaeological Properties, A Handbook (ACHP
1980). The treattnent plan shall be oriented to address local and regional
research questions and clearly identify the methods to be used to address the
research questions. Research questions to be should be addressed are provided
in ERCE's June 1989 Salt Creek Ranch Cultural Resource Evaluation, on file
at the City of Chula Vista Planning Department
Monitorinl?:
A qualified archaeologist shall be retained to monitor the implementation of the above
measures.
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SALT CREEK RANCH TENTATIVE P
THE CITY OF ClIULA VISTA PARTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
S!:lt~ment of disclosure of certain ownership interests, payments, or campaign contributions, on all matins
which will require discretionary action on the part of the City Council, Planning Commission, and all other
oflki,d bodies. The following information must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the contract, i.e., contractor.
subcontractor, material supplier.
THE BALDWIN COMPANY
FN PROJECTS, INC.
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If any person identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership
interest in the partnership.
FN PROJECTS. INC.
3.
If any person identified pursuant to (1) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the names
of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or
trustor of the trust.
4.
Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of the City staff,
Boards, Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? Yes
No L- If yes, please indicate person(s):
5.
Please identify each and every person, including any agents, employees, consultants or independent
contractors who you have assiJ!ned to represent YOU before the City in this matter.
Hunsaker & Assoc. Cnuck Cater, D~ve Hammar
FORMA - lUCK Hume, van "'''''plums
vvil::sulI coy. - B'='AL,=,,- u':' 1 0=001.
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6. Have you and/or' your officers or agents, in the aggregate, contributed more than $1,000 to a
Councilmember in the current or preceding election period'! Yes _ No ~ If yes, state which
Councilmember(s ):
Per..! m is defined as: "Any indj~'idunl, firm. co-partnership, joint l'entllrc, nssocinrioll, social club, fraternal or~anizar;on, corpora/ion,
('JIII/C, 1111St, receirer, syndicate, this and allY oIlier COLlllty, city (I/Jd countT)', cit)', IIllllJicipaliry, (lis/riel or OIha political s"bdil'isivll,
or <IllY OIltcr group or combination actillg as a unit."
(NOTE: Attach additional pages as neCCSs,1ry)
'y T)ate: t:,~ j Or 9'2.
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Signature of contractor/applicant
CLAUDIA TROISI. THE BALDWIN COMPANY
Print or typ~ namc of contractor/applicant
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