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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1979/11/20 Item 06CITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No.6,6a For meeting ofll/20/79 Public hearing - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 79-12, Hudson Valley Estates Unit flo. 2 ITEM TITLE Resolutionf~f - Approving tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 7 12, Hudson Valley Estates Unit No. 2 SUBMITTED BY Director of Plannincy„(1 ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES_ N0~) A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map, Hudson Valley Estates No. 2 (Chula Vista Tract 79-12) proposing to divide 2.58 acres into nine lots. The subject property is located on an extension of Las Flores Drive north of "D" Street between Second and Minot Avenues in the R-1 zone. 2. On October 24, 1979 the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration on IS-79-58 which is herewith forwarded to City Council. B. DISCUSSION 1. Existing site characteristics. The-2.58 acre project site is located on the west side of the extension of Las Flores Drive approximately 1,250 feet north of "D" Street. The property, with an average natural slope of 15% and a maximum slope of 60%, is located on the east facing slope of a canyon lying between Second and Minot Avenues. A portion of the property at the floor of the canyon below the elevation of 35 feet, lies within the 100 year flood level of the Sweet- water River flood plain. The site is vacant except for some small wooden storage sheds, pepper trees and a portion of a large eucalyptus grove. Essentially, the property is "U" shaped with the frontage along Second Avenue interrupted in the center by an 85' x 140' parcel which is developed with a single family dwelling. 2. Tentative subdivision map. a. The developer proposes to divide the property into nine lots with a minimum lot size of 7,000+ sq. ft. Two of the lots will front on Second Avenue and the remaining Ku~:,7e (continued on supplemental pane EXHIBITS Agreement ResolutionX Ordinance_ Platte Notification List_ Res-'FCS-79-12 Other Tent. Map ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached( Submitted on FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Planning Commission recommendation BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On October 24th the Planning Commission adopted the Negative and by a 6-0 vote, with one member absent, recommended approval map in accordance with Resolution PCS-79-12. COUNCIL ACTION ~r , , _`_`_ -------_ G~ l,~ ~ `{ ; ` ~t~; '~ ::<<: _ // -020 q ~/ . Declaration on IS-79-58, of the tentative subdivision Form A-113 (Rev. 5/771 AGENDA ITEM N0. 6,Ga. Meeting of 11/20/79 Supplemental page No. 2 seven lots will gain access via Las Flores Drive. Four of the lots have 59 feet of lot frontage along Las Flores Drive and the remaining three lots, directly to the rear and west of the four lots, receive access via a 21 ft. wide easement located between lots 5 and 6. Panhandle lots are allowed, provided they meet the criteria set forth in Section 19.22.150 of the Municipal Code. In addition, the developer will be required to establish joint access easements for the driveway serving the three panhandle lots. b. The lots along Las Flores will be raised a minimum of one foot above the 100 year flood level by importing approximately 13,000 cubic yards of fill. In addition, the Negative Declaration on IS-79-8 requires Las Flores Drive to be set at an elevation which would result in a maximum inundation of iz feet on the road during a 100 year flood and the elimination of ponding during a 10 year storm. This requirement wi17 result in Las Flores Drive being raised higher than many of the abutting properties on both sides of the street north of "D" Street. c. The proposed elevation of Las Flores Drive would preclude the development of adjoining properties without substantial fill being placed on each site. If properties were graded on an individual basis, numerous drainage problems would likely occur. Therefore, the developer intends to fill not only the project site but the abutting areas which are presently subject to inundation. d. An additional 4 feet of right of way will be dedicated along the frontage of the two lots on Second Avenue. A portion of Las Flores Drive will be dedicated and a temporary cul-de-sac provided at the north end of the street. 3. Hudson galley Estates No. i. The developer also has an approved tentative subdivision map, Hudson valley Estates No. 1, for the division of 3.37 acres into 10 lots, located approximately 420 feet to the south of this project. Development of the two subdivisions is contingent upon connecting the proposed sewer into an outfall sewer line, which is presently not available. The outfall sewer is scheduled for installation within the next year or two. 4. Requirements. Staff discussed with the developer the recommended conditions of approval and the City requirements relating to standard fees and improvements at the subdivision conference meeting. C. ANALYSIS 1. The most southerly lot on Second Avenue represents the most difficult lot to develop because the majority of the site is on a 60% grade and will require special construction techniques to support the building. It should be noted that the terrain is similar to the lot located directly to the north which was developed with a single family home a number of years ago. 2. The creation of the three panhandle lots will allow the developer to utilize a portion of the property which was previously incorporated into the four lots fronting Las Flores Drive in the earlier subdivision design. The new layout makes a much more efficient use of the property. 3. The applicant has also been exploring the possibility of forming a 1911 Act district as a method of installing the required street improvements. He has indicated that a sufficient number of signatures have been obtained to initiate the 1911 Act. q~~y~( ~.