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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1977-8877RESOLUTION NO. 8877 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF `.!'HE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN FOR DEVELOPr7.ENT OF A 30 UNIT TOL~ITIHOUSE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF QUINTARD STREET ArdD TOBIAS DRIVE, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: ~~iEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista has heretofore received the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as contained in Resolution No. PCM-78-6, adopted on the 12th day of October, 1977, setting forth the precise plan for the development of a 30-unit townhouse condominium project on 2.56 acres located at the sourthwesterly corner of Quintard Street and Tobias Drive in the R-3-P-12 zone, and F7HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista has heretofore held a public hearing to consider said precise plan on November 8, 1977, and has taken testimony and heard evidence thereon, and WHEREAS, a notice of the proposed negative declaration on said precise plan was given in accordance with the Environmental Review Policy, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Committee found that said precise plan would have no possible significant impact on the environment and forwarded the attached Negative Declaration, IS-78-13, 'to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista for their consideration, and WHEREAS, said Negative Declaration has been available to agencies having jurisdiction by law, all responsible agencies, and to the public for an adequate period of time for their review and comment, and WHEREAS, the information contained in said negative declar- ation has been considered by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista prior to its action on the discretionary item before the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds as follows: 1. That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopts as its record of this finding of no possible significant impact the Council agenda statement on this agenda item and all of the attach- ments thereto. 2. That the City Council of the City of Chula vista finds in accordance with the recommendation of the Environmental Review Committee and the attached Negative Declaration that said precise plan will not have any possible significant impact on the environment, and the attached Negative Declaration, incorporated herein by refer- ence as if set forth fully, has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. - 1 - 3. That the Environmental Review Coordinator is hereby authorized and directed to file said Negative Declaration with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego subsequent to the prepara- tion of a notice of determination on this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approved the precise plan for development of a 30-unit townhouse condominium project at the south- west corner of Quintard Street and Tobias Drive in accordance with Resolution No. PCM-78-6 of the Chula vista Planning Commission. Presented by Approved as to form by ,/~ D, J. ete `, i ~ctor of _ ~'~'George D. Lindberg, City Att rney Planning ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 8th day of_ Nc~vemBex , 1977 , by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen- Hyde, ScottL,E~dahl, Hobel, Cox NAYES: Councilmen None ABSENT : Councilmen None C (, Mayor of-the City of Ch9ila Vista ATTEST Cit C erk STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO) ss. CITY OF CHULA VI5TA) I, , City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution rdo. , and that the same has not been amended or repealed. DATED City Clerk - 2 - - - ~. PROJSCT TITLE: Chula Vista Condominiums Project Location: South of Quintard, West of Tobias Project Proponent: H. Dworkin-Steward Pritikin 9360 B Activity Rd San Diego 92126 CASE N0. IS-79-13 DATE: Sept. 29, 1977 A. Environmental Settin The project site involves 2.46 acres of vacant property located at the southwest corner of Tobias and Quintard Sts. The .property has been graded to some degree in the past. There is a general lack of significant vegetation and wildlife. No historical or prehistorical resources are known to be present. There are no geologic hazards known to exist onsite, however, Special Report 123, published by the Calif. Div. of Mines & Geology indicates that an inferred fault is suspected of being located to the north of the property. There are no major drainage improvements onsite, a narrow east to west brow ditch traverses the south portion of the property and was designed to transmit runoff onto the adjoining acreage to the west. This facility has not been maintained and a frunoff problem has resulted for the properties to the south of the proposed project. (See Sec. D of this Negative Declaration.) B. Project Description The applicant proposed the construction of five two story structures that will house 30 two bedroom condominium units. Onsite parking for 61 vehicles is planned as well as about .8 acres of common open space and approximately 400 sq. ft. of private open space per unit. An estimated 4000 cubic yards of earth will be excavated to prepare pads and provide proper drainage. The applicant presently proposes to grade the site to the southwest and direct surface runoff to First Ave. via an underground storm drain. As drainage easement and facilities will be required to transmit runoff across the adjacent property to the west. C. Compatibility with zoninG and laps The project site is zoned R-3-P-12. The proposed plan is in conformance with zoning but diviates somewhat from particular precise plan guidelines setforth by the Planning Commission (see PCA-76-K.). These aspects are of a planning nature rather than an environmental concern and may be modified during precise plan review. The planned development is consistent with the intent of the General Plan and recommended mitigation will insure conformance with associated element of the plan. D. Identification of Environmental Effects Sewers The proposed project is located within the Castle Park sewer moratorium area where sewer capacity is limited to existing development until downstream improvements have been completed by the County. New construction is permitted, however, no occupancy permits will be issued until adequate sewer capacity becomes available. Geology The inferred Sweetwater fault suspected of traversing property to the north may extend southward and project into the subject site. No evidence substantiating surface faulting was discovered during a geologic reconnaissance of the property to the north of this site and further investigative studies are proposed. Since the proposed development involves construction of residential units a registered engineering geologist should be present during grading to investigate potential subsurface displacement from the inferred fault. If evidence of faulting is discovered, recommenda- tions regarding dwelling location and construction techniques should be incorporated into the development plan. Drainage Onsite drainage improvements currently consist of a concrete brow ditch parelleling the southern property line. This facility has not been maintained properly in the past which has resulted in the flooding of adjacent southerly properties at lower elevations during periods of heavy rain. The applicant proposes to grade the project site so that surface runoff will be directed into an underground storm drain and disperse onto First Ave. An alternative plan has also been discussed which would entail grading the site to direct surface runoff onto Quintard St. Either plan would improve drainage and alleviate the downstream flooding which has occured in the past. Schools The local elementary school is currently operating over capacity. New students from the proposed project will further increase current enrollment. Evidence of the developers compliance with public facility; policies will be required to be submitted and will insure adequate classroom space for new students. A cumulative impact on all vicinity schools could occur in the near future due to this and other non-related project approved in this area. School districts policies relating to the adjustment of boundaries and bussing of students to schools with available space will mitigate this impact however, for the time being. Parks The project is located within a city park district which lacks any sizable parklands. A park is planned to be developed within the San Diego Gas and Electric Companys easement south of Quintard St. between Hilltop Dr. and First Ave. and will consist of 9.6 acres. In addition, the applicant has indicated that about .8 acres of the project will be devoted to common open space, including a recreation area as well as an average of 400 sq. ft. of private open space per unit. Noise A SWING noise analysis was conducted to determine if the proposed dwellings would be subject to any unacceptable noise levels from vehicle traffic. The analysis indicated that noise generating from traffic on Quintard St. would reach an L of 64dB within 80 ft. south of the northern property line. ~ccording to SWING guidelines conventional construction will reduce interior noise levels by 15+dB and will generally be adequate in noise exposure zones up to L of 65 dB. Considering the estimated L level, siting of proposed dwellings in relation to Quintard St.dn fencing of private open space and rear location of recreational facilities, no substantial impact is anticipated to occur due to noise generated by vehicle traffic. E. Mitigation measures necessarv to avoid significant impacts. 1. A geologist be present during grading and any subsequent recommendations due to faulting, be incorporated into the plan. 2. Developers must conform with the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan. ~". ~Findinas of insignificant impact 1. The project site has been disturbed by past develop- ment and is void of any significant vegetation or wildlife. The inferred Sweetwater fault, if present on adjacent property to the north, could project southwards into the subject site. However, recommended mitigation stated in Section E will insure conformance with the Seismic Safetv element of the General Plan and will avoid any substantial impact. 2. The proposed plan is in conformance with the Land Use Element in the General Plan and will not achieve short term to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals. 3. All potential impacts can be mitigated and none are anticipated to interact to create any substantial adverse effect on the environment. 4. Conventional construction is expected to reduce interior intrusion of .exterior noise levels sufficiently to achieve the required interior dwelling isolation level of 45dBA. No significant increase vehicle traffic or emissions is anticipated to occur. G. Persons/Organizations consulted City of Chula Vista Planning Dept. Eng. Div. Fire Dept. James Ashbaugh, Consulting Engineer. Documents Referenced PCZ-76-K EIR-76-1 The Initial findings of ENVIRONI ^ITAL Stud.i application and evaluation forms documenting the no significant impact are attached. REVIEW COORDINATOR