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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1989-15388 RESOLUTION NO. 15388 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARK BONITA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 90-03, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF "E" STREET AND BONITA ROAD, EAST OF HILLTOP DRIVE The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Stafford Gardner proposes to subdivide approximately 5 acres into 19 single family lots on property zoned R-l-7 and located at the westerly intersection of Street and Bonita Road, and WHEREAS, an earlier request to rezone the site to R-1-5-P and develop 21 single family dwellings was denied by the City Council on August 15, 1989, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an initial Study, IS-89-69, of potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the project and based on the attached Initial Study and comments thereon, if any, the Coordinator has concluded that there would be no significant er~ironmental impacts, and recommends adoption of the Mitigated ~tive Declaration Mitigation Monitoring Program for IS-89-69, WHEREAS, on October 25, 1989, the Planning Commission voted 4-2 to approve the map in accordance with Resolution PCS-90-03. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve tentative subdivision map for Park Bonita, Chula Vista Tract 90-03 based on the following findings: Pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative subdivision map for Park Bonita, Chula Vista Tract 89-11, is found to be in conformance with the elements of the General Plan based on the following: 1. The site is physically suitable for 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 or will be designed to avoid any serious problems. -1- 3. The project is in substantial conformance with the Chula Vista General Plan Elements as follows: a. Land Use The project density of 3.8 du/ac is consistent with the 3-6 du/ac shown in the General Plan Update. b. Circulation - The project will be served by public streets within the project, and a single access point onto Bonita Road in order to minimize adverse traffic impacts. c. Housing - The project will provide single-family detached housing consistent with the surrounding neighborhood to the south and west. d. Conservation - An existing grove of eucalyptus trees shall be retained in a permanent open space reservation. e. Park and Recreation, Open Space - The project will be required to pay park acquisition and development fees prior to approval of a final map. More than one-half acre will be retained as permanent open space. f. Seismic Safety There are no known faults within the immediate vicinity of the site. g. Safety - The site is within the threshold standards with regard to response time for fire and police. h. Noise - A noise wall will be required along "E" Street and construction techniques will be used to reduce interior noise levels to 45 dB-A. i. Scenic Highway - A landscape strip and decorative wall, along with the eucalyptus grove, shall be maintained along the "E" Street Gateway. j. Bicycle Routes "E" Street is a designated bike route and shall be improved to accommodate a bicycle lane. k. Public Buildings - The project shall be subject to RCT and DIF fees at issuance of building permits. -2- 4. Pursuant to Section 66412.2 of the Subdivision Map Act, the Council 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. 5. The size and configuration of the site and resulting street pattern do not allow for the optimum siting of lots for passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities without reducing the density well below that allowed under the existing zoning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of said subdivision is subject to the following conditions: 1. A 6 ft. minimum level width of landscaping backed by a decorative wall shall be provided between back of sidewalk and property line for all lots which back-on or side-on to "E" Street and Bonita Road with the exception of the wider up-slopes involving a total dimension of 10 ft. or wider from back of sidewalk on lots 14 and 15, in which case the wall will be located at top of slope. The top of slope on Lot 14 shall be drawn back from the intersection an additional 15 ft. providing a gentler 4:1 slope transition. These areas as well as the eucalyptus grove shall be shown as a separate lettered lot(s) to be incorporated into an open space maintenance district which shall be formed at the request of the applicant. 2. A 6 ft. high solid masonry wall with pilasters (25 ft. minimum on center) shall be established within the open space maintenance district along "E~ Street, Bonita Road, and to the setback lines of Lots 1 (exterior) and 19 (front). A 6 ft. high wood fence with masonry pilasters at 25 ft. on center shall be constructed along the westerly boundary. The CC&R's shall contain a prohibition against any modifications, additions or supplements to the perimeter wall/fence. 3. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval of the City Landscape Architect in accordance with the Chula Vista Landscape Manual to include the open space maintenance district lot(s) and the wall/fencing program and details. -3- 4. Written evidence shall be submitted to the City that agreements have been reached with both school districts regarding the provision of adequate school facilities to serve the project prior to approval of the final map. 5. The approval of a final map by the City Council will require compliance with the City's adopted threshold standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 6. The amount of any fees applicable to the project, including but not limited to PAD, DIF and RCT fees, shall be those in effect at the time they are collected. 7. The applicant shall retain an acoustician certified with the City of Chula Vista to take noise readings following the construction of the noise barrier wall but prior to the issuance of building permits for the dwellings. Based on these readings, the applicant will be required to use any additional construction techniques that may be necessary to reduce the noise level to 45 dB-A. Prior to occupancy, noise level readings will again be required to assure that interior noise levels are reduced to 45 dB-A or lower. 8. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of full street improvements for all streets within the subdivision and for all street improvements for streets adjacent to the subdivision as shown on the Tentative Map or as modified by the City Engineer. 9. Public improvements as described in this resolution shall include, but not be limited to: AC pavement and base, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, signs, street trees, fire hydrants, sanitary sewer, water and drainage facilities. All improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards. 10. The developer shall grant to the City street tree planting and maintenance easements along all public streets within the subdivision as required by the City Engineer. 11. The developer shall request the vacation of that portion of Hilltop Drive located within the project, along the westerly property line of subject project. Said vacation shall be approved by the City Council prior to approval of the Final Map. 12. Access rights to and from Bonita Road and "E" Street shall be relinquished on all lots abutting on said streets. 13. Graded access shall be provided to all storm drain structures as required by the City Engineer. 14. Specific methods of handling storm drainage are subject to detailed approval by the City Engineer at the time of submission of improvement and grading plans. Design shall be accomplished on the basis of the requirements of the Subdivision Manual and the Grading Ordinance (No. 1797 as amended). 15. The developer shall submit calculations to demonstrate compliance with all drainage requirements of the Subdivision Manual to include, but not be limited to, dry lane requirements. Calculations shall also be provided to demonstrate the adequacy of downstream drainage structures, pipes and inlets. 16. Lots shall be so graded as to drain to the street or to an approved drainage system. Drainage shall not be permitted to flow over slopes. 17. Sewer manholes shall be provided at all changes of alignment and grade. Sewers serving 10 or less equivalent dwelling units shall have a minimum grade of 1%. 18. Prior to approval of the Final Map and subject to the approval of the City Engineer, the developer shall submit a study, analyzing the adequacy of the existing downstream sewer system to handle the sewage flow to be generated by the project. Said study shall identify the necessary mitigation measures to be implemented to meet City standards. 19. The owner shall be responsible for the construction of a brow ditch along the westerly property line. This brow ditch shall extend from "E" Street to the northerly end of the curb and gutter to be installed as required in condition of approval No. 27 herein. The owner shall also be required to regrade the area westerly of said brow ditch to direct drainage from the adjacent slopes into the brow ditch. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the owner shall provide for the perpetual maintenance of said brow ditch. 20. Lot lines shall be located at the top of slopes. -5- 21. An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be included as part of the grading plans. 22. All buildings shall meet current City and Federal flood plain management standards. 23. The final vertical and horizontal alignment of Streets "A" and "B" and the intersection of Street "A" with Bonita Road shall meet sight distance requirements in accordance with City standards. 24. Prior to the approval of the Final Subdivision Map, the developer shall submit evidence to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that adequate visibility to the existing traffic signal at the intersection of "E" Street and Bonita Road has been provided for the eastbound traffic in Bonita Road. 25. The developer shall be responsible for repayment of the construction cost of improvements installed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Bonita Road and "E" Street in accordance with Resolution No. 12763. This payment shall be made prior to Final Map approval. 26. The owner shall be responsible for the construction of sidewalk along the entire frontage of the subject property on "E" Street. Any necessary transition to the existing improvements shall be provided as required by the City Engineer. 27. The subdivider shall be responsible for the installation of AC pavement and curb and gutter in Hilltop Drive to provide a total width of 24.5 feet (curb-to-curb). These improvements shall extend from Bonita Road to the northerly end of the existing pavement in Hilltop Drive. 28. The developer shall provide access on an equal basis to and upon individual lots for all franchised cable television companies. 29. The project proponent shall enter into a three party agreement with the Environmental Review Coordinator to retain the services of a Mitigation Compliance Coordinator to fully implement the Mitigation Monitoring Program for IS-89-69. 30. 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. -6- 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 and Development Impact Fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. e. All grading work shall be done in accordance with the City of Chula Vista Landscape Manual and Grading Ordinance 1797 as amended. f. The developer shall install street trees in accordance with Section 18.28.10 of Chula Vista Municipal Code. g. 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. Presented by Approved.~s to form by ' Plann~n9 !' 6457a -7- Resolution No. 15388 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 14th day of November, 1989 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: McCandliss, Moore, Nader, Cox NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Malcolm ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None cox,' ayor ATTEST: ~Authelet, City Clerk '~ATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ~UNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULAVISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 15388 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 14th day of November, 1989. Executed this 14th day of November, 1989. / uthelet, City Clerk