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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1980/06/10 Item 05, 05aI r'~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 5, sa Public hearing - Consideration of tentative ITEM TITLE: Tract 80-13, Carabella Meeting Date 6/10/80 subdivision map for Chula Vista Resolution /O/~~ - Approving tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 80-13, Carabella SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map known as Carabella, Chula Vista Tract 80-13, for the development of a 16,150 sq. ft. parcel located at 457 "E" Street in the R-3 zone into a one lot condominium project consisting of 11 town- house units. 2. On May 14, 1980 the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration on IS-80-7 which is herewith forwarded for Council's adoption. B. RECOMMENDATION: Concur with the Planning Commission recommendation. C. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On May 14, 1980 the Planning Commission, by a vote of 5-1, recommended that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for.Carabella, Chula Vista Tract 80-13, in accordance with Resolution PCS-80-13. D. DISCUSSION 1. The subject property is a .37 acre parcel located on the north side of "E" Street and presently developed with a single family dwelling and detached garage which are scheduled for removal to make room for the proposed development. 2. Proposed development. a. On September 9, 1979 and again on April 7, 1980, on Planning Commission referral, the Design Review Committee reviewed and approved the site plan and architecture for the ~ development of 11 two-bedroom townhouse units located in two three-story structures. ,The ground floor level will be lowered approximately 3 feet below the level of the street and wilT~be devoted'to•two-car garages for the townhouse units above. The vehicular access is ' provided down the center of the project. The front door entry to the units is located along both of the side property lines. After hearing testimony from adjacent residents, ~ the Design Review Committee unanimously found that the utilization of a side entry was appropriate with the proposed architecture. b. The contemporary style buildings will have a series of shake shingle shed roofs interspersed by elements of a flat roof. The exterior will be primarily stucco with wood trim on the garage doors and balconies. c. Each unit is provided 200 cu. ft. of storage space at the end of each two car garage. Stairways are provided from within the garage to the living area above, thereby qualifying it as adjacent storage. KGL:hm ~y O`Form A-113 (Rev. 11/79) txni~ii5 Agreement- Resolution X Ordinarice_ Plat 3 Notification List Cther Res. PCS-80-13 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on by tt ity Council of Chula Vista, California Dated ~ - ~ ~ ' 8U ~~ .. fCGJVLUI IVIY IVU. rl.J-bU-13 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCTL THE APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-13, CARABELLA WHEREAS, a tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 80-13, Carabella, was filed by "E" Street Ventures on January 21, 1980 to develop a one lot, 11 unit condominium project at 457 "E" Street in the R-3 zone, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place fora public hearing to consider said tentative map, and notice of said hearing, with its purpose, was given by the publication"in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 10 days prior to the date of said hearing, and WHEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p. m., March 26 and May 14, 1980 in the City Council Chambers before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted a Negative Declaration on IS-80-7 and found that this development will have no significant environmental impact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: From facts presented to the Planning Cononission concerning the development, the Commission finds as follows: 1. The site is physically suitable for residential development and the proposed development conforms to all standards established by the City for such project. 2. The design of the subdivision will not affect the existing improvements; streets, sewer, etc., which have been designed to avoid any serious health problems. 3. The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Elements as follows: a. Land Use Element - The General Plan designation for the site is High Density Residential, 13-26 dwelling units per gross acre. The density of the roject of 29 units p per net acre is consistent with this designation. b. Circulation Element - The adjoining streets are improved to handle the present traffic flow. c. Housing Element - The new development will provide additional housing , and offer an expanded choice of ownership. Inasmuch as the develop- i ment contains fewer than 50 units, it is exempt from the requirement to address the need to provide housing for low and moderate income families. ~~ j~~~ d. Conservation, Open Space and Parks and Recreation Elements - No parks are planned on the site and the developer will be assessed fees in lieu of park land dedication. e. Noise Element - The property is not subject to objectionable noise levels. f. Seismic Safety and Safety Elements - The development is not adjacent to or on any known fault systems. g. Scenic Highways Element - The site does not abut a Scenic Highway or gateway. h. Bicycle Route Element - No bicycle routes are proposed adjacent to the site. i. Public Buildings Element - No public buildings are proposed on the site. 4. In recommending approval of this project the Planning Commission has considered the housing needs of the region in which the subdivision is situated and balanced those needs against the public service needs of the residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 80-13, Carabella, subject to the following conditions: a. The developer shall be responsible for the installation of a 250 watt high pressure sodium vapor light on "E" Street approximately 27 feet west of the easterly property line. The developer shall enter into a subdivision improvement agreement with the City to provide for the installation of said street light. A surety bond shall be posted with the City to guarantee said installation prior to approval of the final map. b. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of a 30 foot r wide driveway as indicated on the tentative map. He shall also be responsible for the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk where existing driveways are removed. An excessive width driveway permit shall be obtained prior to construction of the driveway. The foregoing work shall be accomplished under a separate construction permit. l a l z y -2- c. The owner shall grant a 10 foot wide easement along "E" Street to the city for street tree purposes. d. The developer and his successors in interest shall enter into an agree- ment to hold harmless and indemnify the City from any liability resulting from the failure of the proposed sump pumps to pump drainage to "E" Street. The developer further agrees to defend the City in any lawsuit brought for this purpose. e. The landscaping to be provided adjacent to the east and west property lines shall be selected to provide maximum screening for adjacent properties, and shall include trees, if appropriate. The Planning Commission directs that this resolution be forwarded to the City Council and a copy be sent to the applicant. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 14th day of May, 1980 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson, O'Neill, Smith, Pressutti and R. Johnson NAY: Commissioner Williams ABSENT: Commissioner Stevenson / l~ i •, Chairman ATTEST: 5 retary 1~1Z~ -3- ~5~ :~-~ - NX �ueJlog ruoeiog � i,;eeieg r,e>irq /v >oirg � E I ' W F- WI (n O L Z O U J J W m Q a U L L 0 w W O n (n O L Z O U J J W m Q a U ,` O ~~ Exhibit B ' CARA~ELLA CQNDQS Pcs - eo - i~ II NEW CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT ;~; NO SCALE q57 ~~. E ~~ STREET. 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THE SITE IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPED WITH ONE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE. ADJACENT LAND USES INCLUDE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS TO THE SOUTH AND WEST AND MULTIPLE FAMILY UNITS TO THE NORTH AND EAST. THE SITE IS ALSO ADJACENT TO E STREET WHICH HAS A CURRENT ADT OF 17,5517. DUE TO THE SITES CURRENT .DEVELOPED STATE, VEGETATION CONSISTS OF DECORATIVE LANDSCAPING. THERE ARE NO KNOWN ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESENT. THE LAND AREA IS LEVEL WITH A MAX]MUM NATURAL SLOPE OF 2% AND NO SEISMIC HAZARDS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE VICINITY. EXPANSIVE SOILS MAY BE PRESENT. B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION THIS PROPOSAL ENTAILS THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 11 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. UNITS WILL CONSIST OF BELOW GRADE, TWO CAR GARAGES W[TH TWO STORY LIVING UNITS ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 16,1517 SQ. FT. OF LANDSCAPING IS PLANNED INCLUSIVE OF THE RECREATIONAL AREA. C. COMPATIBILITY WITH ZONING AND PLANS NET DENSITY PROPOSED i5 29.6 DU/AC WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SITES R-3 ZONE. THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL IS ALSO IN.CONFORMANQE WITH THE ON SITE HIGH DENSITY LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN. D. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS SOILS ACCORDING TO THE CITY ENGINEERING DEPT., EXPANSIVE SOILS MAY BE PRESENT ON SITE. TO ENSURE STABLE CONSTRUCTION, PREPARATION OF A SO1L5 REPORT SHALL BE REQUIRED AND SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED. ~©l~ ~ ii _! ,, •~ ~ , ~ NOISE AN ANALYSIS OF NOISE GENERATING FROM VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON E STREET WAS CONDUCTED AND CONCLUDED THAT UNITS PROPOSED TO BE CONSTRUCTED ADJACENT TO E STREET WOULD BE SUBJECT TO AN L,Sp~ NOISE LEVEL OF 69 DB AND AN L11~~{{ LEVEL OF 79 DB. TO ENSURE THAT INTERIOR NOISE LEVELS WITHIN THE PROPOSED UNITS DO NOT EXCEED 45 DB, A NOISE ANALYSIS SHALL BE PREPARED BY A QUALIFIED ACOUSTICIAN AND SUBSEQUENT RECOMMEN- DATIONS INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT. SCHOOLS THE LOCAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN EXCESS OF CAPACITY. TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO NEW STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA, 4dRITTEN U ASSURANCE OF SUCH SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT. E. MITIGATION NECESSARY TO AVOID SIGNIFICANT IMPACT I. A SOILS REPORT SHALL BE PREPARED AND SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED. 2. A NOISE ANALYSIS OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC SHALL BE PREPARED BY 'A QUALIFIED ACOUSTICIAN AND SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATIONS INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT. 3. THE APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT WRITTEN ASSURANCE OF CLASSROOM AVAILABILITY FROM APPROPRIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. F. FINDINGS OF INSIGNIFICANT IMPACT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANTURAL OR MAN-MADE RESOURCES NOR WILL THE PROJECT BE SUBJECT TO ANY UNUSUAL GEOLOGIC HAZARD. ADVERSE SOILS MAY BE PRESENT ON SITE HOWEVER, THESE CONDITIONS CAN BE MITIGATED TO ENSURE STABLE CONSTRUCTION. 2. THE PROPOSED CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO ACHIEVE SHORT TERM TO THE DISADVANTAGE OF LONG TERM ENVIRON- MENTAL GOALS. 3. POTENTIAL IMPACTS CAN BE MITIGATED TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL AND NONE ARE ANTICIPATED TO INTERACT TO CREATE ANY CUMULATIVE ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. 4. THE PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT INCREASE [N VEHICLE TRAFFIC NOR WILL ANY SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON HUMAN BEINGS RESULT. POTENTIAL IMPACT DUE TO TRAFFIC GENERATED NOISE CAN BE MITIGATED TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. /a1~y a _ . , ..: 1 '•; ' .~ t~ ~ .. ~ , , L ~ i .r' ~ .. ' t '..~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .. ' - ', G. CONSULTATLON / 1. INDIVIDUALS 'AND ORGANIZATIONS (' CITY OF CHULA VISTA D. J. PETERSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING GENE GRADY, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & HOUSING BILL ULLRICH, ASSOC. ENG. TED MONSELL, FIRE MARSHAL JOHN MACEVICZ, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTR. COMM. 2. DOCUMENTS ji IS-76-69 EYERS APARTMENTS U HIGHWAY NOISE PROGRAM REPORT 117 The Initial Study Application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of no significant impact are on file and available for public review at the Chula Vista Planning Dept., 276 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA. ~E~~0~~ r F.NVIRON •NTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR i;N 3 (rcv. 5/77) t~ ;~ 1 o/a y _, C ~' ~