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ITEM TITLE: Resolution ia3~~--- Approving Encroachment Permit to
Henry Contreras to build room addition upon a City sewer
easement at 1426 Melrose Avenue
SUBMITTED BY:Ci ty Engineer ~(r'jP~.. (4/5ths Vote: Yes Nom)
The owner of property at 1426 Melrose Avenue has requested a permit to
construct a room addition upon the City's sewer easement located on his
property. At its meeting on December 23, the City Council continued
this matter to its meeting of January 6, 1981, requesting more
information on alternative measures. It is my
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Co uncil approve subject encroachment
permit with the condition stated in the body of this report and
authorize the City Engineer to issue the permit.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
On November. 3, 1980, Stephen Kirby, acting as agent for Henry
Contreras, owner of the property at 1426 Melrose Avenue requested an
encroachment permit to extend an existing bedroom into a sewer easement
on the north side of the property. The proposed configuration is said
to be the only feasible way of providing an addition with wheelchair
access, which is a requisite for the owner.
The proposed addition will extend into the easement to a maximum of
approximately 6-1/2 feet. According to the improvement plan fot'the
sewer main, the room will be directly over the main. Due to the depth
of the sewer. which ranges from 12 to 16 feet deep, this would pose a
problem in the future if excavation to repair or replace the main is
necessary.
As stated in the previous report, this sewer main serves approximately
250 homes and could serve future developments to the east. An
alternative solution to future problems would be to enlarge the
existing sewer rerouting it to the northerly side of the easement (see
Exhibit "A") prior to constructing the room addition. This, however,
would mean incurring an estimated ex pense of approximately $5,000.00.
Further investigation reveals that the existing 8-inch main was
constructed with an average grade of 5.7$ which provides adequate
capacity far the existing load and for any additional development
within the foreseeable future. This, plus the fact that maintenance is
facilitated by existing manholes located only 138 feet apart indicates
that there would be no immediate problem with the proposed
construction.
I recommend approval of this encroachment permit with the condition
that the owner enter into a agreement providing that:
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EXHIBITS.
Agreement_____ Resolution~ Ordinance_____ P1at---1l Notification List
Other
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached
Submitted on
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Meeting Date 1- -80
1. In the event that excavation to repair or replace the sewer
main is necessary, the City will be held harmless from any
liability for damage to the structure within the easement
resul ting from sa id excavation.
2. The owner shall be responsible for any added cost of sewer
repair or replacement occasioned by the existence of the
encroachment.
To ensure that the owner and any future owners of this property are made
aware of this possible problem, I recommend that the City Clerk be
directed to forward the agreement to the County Recorder's office.
A transparency is available for Council viewing.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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by the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
Dated
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