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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1980/11/25 Item 5 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT -', .' Item 5 Meeting Date 11/25/30 public hearing - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Chula Vlsta ITEM TITLE: Tract 30-30, Oaklawn Townhouses. 35 Oaklawn Avenue Resolution 1/J32.r- Approving tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 30-30, Oaklawn Townhouses Director of Planning.~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes NO-L) SUBMITTED BY: A. BACKGROUND: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative subdivision map known as Oaklawn Townhouses, Chula Vista Tract 30-30, for the purpose of developing a 9 unit condo- minium project on a 15,554 sq. ft. parcel located at 35 Oaklawn Avenue in the R-3 zone. 2. On October 12, 1930 the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration on IS-73-35 which is forwarded for City Council adoption. B. RECOMMENDATION: Concur with the Planning Commission recommendation with the addition of a condition of approval requiring the applicant to provide relocation assistance to the tenant of the single family home in accordance with the ordinance in effect at the time of filing the final map. C. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On October 12, 1930 the Planning Commission, by a vote of 4-3, recommended that Council approve the tentative map for Oaklawn Townhouses, Chula Vista Tract 30-30, in accordance with Resolution PCS-30-30. A copy.of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting is attached. D. DISCUSSION 1. Existing site characteristics. The subject property is a 0.36 acre (34.7'x133.5') level parcel located on the east side of Oaklawn Avenue between Sea Vale Street and Chula Vista Street. The property is presently developed with a single story, three bedroom single family dwelling of Spanish design with a stucco exterior and tile shed roof. The dwelling, which has no garage, is served by a circular driveway in front with landscaping provided in the center. 2. Proposed development. The applicant proposes to retain the existing single family dwelling and construct an 3 unit, two story structure on the rear portion of the property. There will be 6 two bedroom townhouse units and 2 one bedroom units, with 7 carports underneath. The new building will also be of Spanish design with a stucco exterior and shed type tile roofs. Access to the rear units is provided from the southerly driveway alongside the single family dwelling. In addition to the 7 carports, there will be 6 open parking spaces to the rear of the single family dwelling and 3 open spaces located in front of and to the north of the existing dwelling. A total of 16 onsite parking spaces are provided. IQ3d Form A-113 (Rev. 11/79) continued I' , EXHIBITS Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat---3... Notification List Res.~0-30 ----- Other Minutes of P.C. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on m inn nf 10-22-80 " I , . Page 2, Item r Meeting Date . 5 ,11/25/80 3. Private open space. Four of the townhouse units are oriented toward the required 15 foot rear yard, however, ,the entries are located either in the center of the building or on the side. This orientation of the entries has enabled the applicant to divide the rear yard into four separate open space areas, totalling approximately 315 sq. ft. each. In addition, these four units have second floor balconies with an area of 60 sq. ft. The total amount of private open space for these units is 375 sq. ft. The interior townhouse units have a 72 sq. ft. lower patio and a 72 sq. ft. balcony, a total of 144 sq. ft. The one bedroom units over the carports have balconies with an area of 81 sq. ft. each. The amount of private open space for each unit thus exceeds the minimum requirements of the Design Manual (60 sq. ft. for one bedroom units and all units above the first floor, and 80 sq. ft. for first floor two bedroom units). 4. Storage Each townhouse unit will have 120 cu. ft. of storage located on the balcony with the remaining storage (80 cu. ft.) provided at the end of the carports assigned to each unit. The one bedroom units will have 200 cu. ft. of storage provided on the balcony. The proposed storage plan fulfills the ordinance requirement for the townhouse units and exceeds the requirement for one bedroom units by 50 cu. ft. 5. Design Review Committee. On April 3, 1980 the Design Review Committee approved the proposed project subject to certain conditions, many of which have already been incorporated into the project, such as the side entries, open space, and textured paving. E. ANALYSIS 1. The proposed project either meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the code for condominiums. Both the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission approved the subject map. However, the three dissenting Planning Commission members were concerned about two aspects of the project: First, the Design Review Committee approved two parking spaces located within the front setback area which is now allowed in the R-3 zone. It was pointed out to the Planning Commission that the area designated for parking has been used as such since before 1947 and thus can continueJ Second, at least one member of the Planning Commission was opposed to the number of units being proposed--a total of nine since the existing dwelling unit is to be retained. This member noted that the site appeared crowded with the nine units. The 15,500+ site could accommodate 11 units and still comply with the R-3 regulations; however, the retention of the single family dwelling does present complications to developing a good site plan. Since the applicant's plan meets all present city standards a building permit has been issued to construct the units, with the tentative map pending to authorize the conversion. 2. The City Council recently directed the Planning Department to prepare an amend- ment to the condominium regulations requiring the owners of condominium conversions to provide relocation assistance to the existing tenants. The proposed project has one existing unit and technically would be required to provide assistance if the amendment is adopted before the final map is recorded. /o3~1 i I I I I I i , . . o:y sr-// paleo e!UJOj!le:J 'elS!^ l?ln4:J jO IPuno:J ^+!:J 84l Aq ~ ~ , - .~ .--M "'1 ;( (' ( NEGATIVE DECtARATION PROJECT TITLE: Bohn Apartments Project Location: 35 Oaklawn Chula Vista Project Proponent: William Bohn '2820 Coburn St. National City 92050 CASE NO. IS-78-35 DATE: November 10, 1977 A. Project Se~ting The project involves 16,106 sq. ft. of land area located at 35 Oak lawn Ave. the site is developed with one single family dwelling and decorative landscaping. Adjacent uses include multiple family dwellings. There are no significant natural resources present on-site and there are no geologic hazards or adverse soil conditions known to exist in the area. B. Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a two story 8 unit apartment building. The structure will be located on the far east portion of the lot and the existing structure will be maintained in the west as a single family dwelling. About 5463 sq. ft. of the site will be landscaped. Fourteen on-site parking places will be provided; access is provided viQ the existing driveway. C. Compatibility with zoning and plans The applicant's proposal will result in a net density of 24 dwelling units per acre and is consistent with the existing R-3 zoning. The project is also in conformance with the general plan designation for high density residential development. D. Identification of environmental effects Schools The local elementary and jr. high schools are currently operating in excess of capacities. The developer will be required to obtain assurance from the appropriate school districts, that adequate educational services will be available to new students from the project. With the limited number of new students from this development (63'2 t . ~. . i \ and assurance from the school districts relative to adequate facilities, no substantial impact is anticipated. Parks The project is located within a city park district where there is inadequate park acreage to accommodate existing and new populations. Fees in lieu of land dedication will be required to assist in the purchase of future park land in the district. E. Mitigation measures necessary to avoid significant impacts 1. The developer will be req~ired to obtain written assurance from the appropriate school districts that adequate educational services will be available to n~w students. 2. Park fees in lieu of park land dedication will be required. F. Findings 1. The site is developed with a single family dwelling. There are no significant natural or man made resources present and there are no geological hazards or adverse soil conditions known to exist in the vicinity. Elementary and Jr. high school facilities are over capacity in this area. Conformance to the public facilities provision of the General Plan will insure the ability of the school districts to provide an adequate level of educational service to new students. 2. The applicants proposal is consistent with applicable zoning and conforms to the General Plan's land use designation. The pr~ject is not anticipated to achieve short term to the dis- advantase of long term goals. .- 3. There are no potential impacts expected to occur due to project implementation and no interacting elements which could cause a cumulative adverse effect are anticipated. 4. The proposed apartment project will not cause the emission of any hazardous substance or noise that could significantly degrade the quality of the existing environment. G. Persons and Organizations Consulted City of Chula Vista Planning Dept., Eng. Div. Fire Dept. & Bix Bremermann COnSUl..tant The Initial Study application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of no significQnt irnE1~ct are attached. a~/!i!i;~o" /03.2~ , '~~ ~'