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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1988/05/10 Item 16COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT • Item 16 Meeting Date 5/10/88 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: PCS-88-5 - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Mountain Vista, Chula Vista Tract 88-5 - Mascot Realty Resolution ~ 5"(~ d Approving tentative map for Mountain Vista, Chula Vista Tract 88-5 SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning f` REVIEWED BY: City Managerc~,~ ~ ' (4/5ths Vote: Yes No ) The applicant has submitted) a tentative subdivision map known as Mountain Vista, Chula Vista Tract 88-5, in order to subdivide 20.6 acres located at the northerly terminus of Las Flores Drive into 11 single-family residential lots and one future development lot. The Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study, IS-88-32, of potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the project. Based on the Initial Study and any comments received (attached) the • Coordinator concluded that there would be no significant environmental impacts and has recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration. RECOMMENDATION: That Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: On April 13, 1988, the Planning Commission, by a vote of 6-0 with one abstention, adopted the Negative Declaration issued on IS-88-32, which is herewith forwarded for Council review and adoption, and recommended that Council approve the tentative map in accordance with Resolution PCS-88-5. DISCUSSION: Adjacent zoning and land use. North A and Unzoned KOA Campground and vacant South R-1 Vacant East R-1 Vacant West R-1 Vacant and single family Existing site characteristics. The 20.6 acres is located to the north and east of the northerly terminus of Las Flores Drive, which is presently under construction. The property is irregularly-shaped, vacant and relatively level, with the exception of a • finger of land which rises to the west some 65 feet to Second Avenue. The southerly portion of the property is zoned R-1, a small portion extending to the west is zoned A, and the largest portion which extends to the Sweetwater River flood control channel is presently unzoned. / ~~.: ~~ Page 2, Item 16 Meeting Date 5/10/88 Tentative map. The proposal is to subdivide 2.35 acres on the easterly side of Las Flores Drive into 11 single family lots. Eight of the lots would front on Las Flores, and the remaining three panhandle lots would receive access via a 25 ft. wide common driveway between lots 2 and 3. All of the lots meet the dimensional and size requirements specified in the Code, and the three panhandle lots are further subject to the development criteria set forth in Section 19.22.150 at the time of application for building permits. In the absence of adequate turn-around for fire equipment, the three homes on the panhandle lots would be required to be sprinklered. The lots along Las Flores would have to be raised approximately 10 feet to meet the grade of the street. With the exception of some grading to accommodate these lots and drainage from Las Flores to the flood control channel, the remaining 18.25 acres will remain unchanged. This acreage, along with other large holdings to the north and east of Las Flores, are currently under study for replanning and zoning in conjunction with the General Plan Update. The single family lots will ensure the single family use and character of Las Flores Drive regardless of what may eventually develop on the remaining • acreage. An extension from the Las Flores cul-de-sac has been provided to accommodate a two-acre area located directly to the north of the street which could also develop with single family dwellings, in which case the extension would provide access to the additional dwellings. Should this area not develop with single-family homes it, along with the remaining area to the east, would gain access from Edgemere Avenue via an easement across the KOA property. For these reasons, we recommend approval of the tentative map based on the following findings. FINDINGS: Pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative subdivision map for Mountain Vista, Chula Vista Tract 88-5, is found to be in conformance with the various elements of the City's General Plan based on the following: 1. The site is physically suitable for the residential development and the proposal conforms to all standards established by the City for such projects. 2. The design of the subdivision will not affect the existing improvements -- streets, sewers, etc. -- which have been designed to avoid any serious problems. • 3. The project is in substantial conformance with the Chula Vista General Plan Elements as follows: /!1'~ t Page 3, Item 16 • Meeting Date~7$$ a. Land Use - The General Plan designates the residential area for Medium Density development (4-12 du/ac). The project density of 4.7 du/ac is consistent with this designation. b. Circulation - The development will be served by a public street, and in the case of three lots, by a common driveway which meets City standards for single family use. c. Housing - The subdivision will provide additional single family detached housing opportunities in the older, established northerly portion of the City. d. Conservation - The site is not known to contain any irreplaceable natural resources or endangered species. e. Park and P,ecreation, Open Space - The subdivider is required to pay Park Acquisition and Development fees in lieu of dedicating and improving parkland. f. Seismic Safety - The site is not located adjacent to an identified or inferred geologic fault. g. Safety - The site is within the established response time of both • police and fire services. Three homes on panhandle lots will be required to be provided with sprinkler systems in lieu of a turn-around to accommodate fire equipment. h. Noise - The single family units will be required to meet Uniform Building Code standards for acceptable interior noise levels. i. Scenic Highway - The site does not abut a scenic route or gateway. j. Bicycle Routes - Las Flores Drive is not a designated bicycle route. k. Public Buildings - No public buildings are planned or proposed for the property. 4. Pursuant to Section 66412.2 of the Subdivision Map Act, the Commission 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. CONDITIONS: The map is recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of full public improvements in Second Avenue along the subdivision frontage. Said • improvements shall include, but not be limited to A.C. pavement, base, concrete, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Required improvements shall be constructed with development of lots 1 through 11. / ~`~ ~_ Page 4, Item 1 6 Meeting Date 5/ 0 88 2. The developer shall provide hydrologic and hydraulic calculations demonstrating that the drainage system in Las Flores Drive is capable of accepting the additional drainage proposed to be diverted by the brow ditch located along the southerly line of lots 1, 9, 10 and 11. 3. Specific methods of handling storm drainage are subject to detailed approval of the City Engineer at the time of submission of improvement and/or grading plans. Design shall be accomplished on the basis of the requirements of the Subdivision Manual and the Grading Ordinance (#1797 as amended). 4. The developer shall grant to the City street tree planting and maintenance easements along all public streets within the Subdivision. Said easements shall extend to a line 10 feet from the back of sidewalk. 5. Lots shall be so graded as to drain on the street or an improved drainage system. Drainage shall not be permitted to flow over slopes. 6. Lot lines shall be located at the top of slopes. 7. The developer shall obtain letters of permission for any offsite grading prior to issuance of grading permits. • 8. An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be included as part of the grading plans. 9. All buildings shall meet current City and Federal flood plain management standards. 10. Prior to approval of the Final Subdivision Map, the owner shall request reapportionment of the assessment for the subject property for the Las Flores Assessment District. The owner shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the reapportionment of assessments. 11. The dwellings on lots 9, 10 and 11 shall be provided with fully automatic residential sprinkler systems acceptable to the City Fire Marshal in lieu of a turn-around for fire apparatus. 12. The developer shall provide drainage facilities within Lot 12 to convey storm runoff from Las Flores Drive to the Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Said facilities shall have sufficient capacity to contain the runoff from a 50 year design storm. 13. The following are Code requirements: a. The developer shall pay Traffic Signal Participation fees in accordance with City Council policy prior to issuance of building • permits. -- r -~; ~:~, ~~,~ Page 5, Item 1 6 • Meeting Date 5 0 88 b. The developer shall pay all applicable sewer fees, including but not limited to the Sewer Participation Fee, prior to issuance of building permits. c. The developer shall underground all existing overhead facilities lying within the subdivision. All utilities serving the subdivision shall be undergrounded. d. The developer shall pay Park Acquisition and Development fees prior to recordation of the final map. Residential Construction Taxes shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. e. Development of lots 9, 10 and 11 shall comply with the panhandle lot provisions of the Municipal Code (Section 19.22.150). f. All grading work shall be done in accordance with the City of Chula Vista Landscape Manual and Grading Ordinance 1797 as amended. g. The developer shall install street trees in accordance with Section 18.28.10 of Chula Vista Municipal Code. h. The developer shall comply with all applicable sections of the Chula • Vista Municipal Code. Preparation of final maps and all plans shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance and the Subdivision Manual of the City of Chula Vista. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. WPC 5044P • -~ 'by the City Counci{ of Chula Vista, California Dated