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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1977-8749RESOLUTION N0. 8749 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SWEETWATER BLUFFS, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista has heretofore approved that certain tentative map of a subdivision to be known as Sweetwater Bluffs and has recommended that the City Council approve said tentative map subject to the conditions as recommended in their Resolution No. PCS-77-7, adopted on the 13th day of July, 1977, a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, the same as though fully set forth herein, and WHEREAS, a notice of the proposed negative .declaration on the tentative subdivision map of Sweetwater Bluffs was given in accordance with the Environmental Review Policy, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Committee found that said tentative subdivision map would have no possible significant impact on the environment and forwarded the attached Negative Declaration, IS-77-44, to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista for their consideration, and WHEREAS, said Pegative 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 tentative subdivision map will not have any possible significant impact on the environment, and the attached Negative Declaration, incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully, has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. 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. N NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that said Council does hereby approve the ten- tative subdivision map for Sweetwater Bluffs in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista as contained in their Resolution No. PCS-77-7, attached hereto. Presented by Approved as to form by ~. _ _~, 'G c; D. J. Pe son, Director o eorge~{S. Lindberg, City Attoxney Planning ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this znd day of August 197 ~ by the following vote, to-wit: AYES Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl NAYES: Councilmen None ABSTAIN: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen Hobel Mayor of the City of Chula to ATTES City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of DATED (seal) ,and that the same has not been amended or repealed. City Clerk CC-660 _~. RESOLUTION N0. PCS-77-7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS SWEETWATER BLUFFS WHEREAS, Dick-Con, a corporation, submitted a tentative subdivision map to subdivide 8.03 acres of property into 36 lots to be known as Sweetwater Bluffs, and WHEREAS, Section 66473.5 of the Government Code provides that approval of a subdivision map shall be based upon findings of consistency between the subdivision map and the adopted General Plan of the local jurisdiction, 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. ,7uly 13, 1977 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-77-44 and the findings stated therein, this project will have no significant adverse environmental impact and certified the Negative Declaration. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. From facts presented Lo the Planning Commission, the Commission finds that the subdivision map known as Sweetwater B-l uffs is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan for the City of Chula Vista as follows: a. Land Use Element - consistent. The proposed project density of 4.5 dwelling units per gross acre is consistent with the Medium Density Residential (4-12 dwelling units per gross acre) General Plan designation overlaying this site. b. Circulation Element - consistent. The use of cul-de-sacs for property access will eliminate through traffic from the neighborhood and promote a desirable residential atmosphere. c. Housing Element - consistent. The project should provide decent housing in a well planned residential neighborhood. d. Conservation, Open Space, and Parks and Recreation Elements - consis- tent. The site is generally level and the project will require a minimum disrup- tion of land form. The Conservation Element Diagram does not note any natural resources on the site. The developer will be assessed fees in lieu of park land dedication. e. Seismic Safety and Safety Elements - consistent. The subdivider is submitting a geologic report in conformance with the requirements of the Seismic Safety Element. Extension of public improvements, right of way widths and turn- arounds meet or exceed Safety Element standards. f. Noise Element - consistent. The site is subject to substantial traffic noise impact from I-805 freeway. In this regard the Noise Element recognized the need to continue to utilize the City's environmental review process to evaluate and ameliorate noise impact. g. Scenic Highways Element - consistent. The site does not abut a "Scenic Route" or "Gateway." h. Bicycle Routes Element - consistent. The project does not require special provisions for bicycle travel. i. Public Buildings Element - consistent. Public buildings are neither proposed nor required on the project site. 2. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Tentative Map PCS-77-7 for Sweetwater Bluffs be approved, subject to the following condi- tions: a. A 4 foot high block wall shall be constructed on the rear property line of Lots 15, 16 and 17. b. In order to provide safe stopping sight distance along the curve in Vista Way, no building or planting (as described in Sec. 72.12.120 of the Municipal Code) will be allowed within the area of lot 21 described as follows: beginning at the northwesterly corner of lot 20, thence proceeding westerly, then southerly along the right of way line of Vista Way to a point 16 feet north of the east-west boundary line separating lots 21 and 22, thence proceeding northerly to the radius point of the northwest property line return of lot 27, thence northeasterly to the point of beginning. 3. In addition to the above listed conditions, the developer shall comply with the following Code requirements: a. The developer shall be responsible for the installation of all public improvements on Vista Way, Casselman Court, "A" Street and Hilltop Drive. Hilltop Drive shall be paved to 70 feet east of the centerline for a total width of 28 feet from face of the -2~ westerly curb. Improvements shall include, but not limited to curb, gutter, sidewalk, AC pavement, sewer and drainage facilities, street name signs and street lights. The improvement plans shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to approval of the final map. b. The developer shall pay the sewer connection fees as follows: (1) Spring Valley Sanitation District at $130 per gross acre. (2) Sewer trunk leading into the Rosebank sewer area at 51,017.60 per gross acre with 7°o simple interest commencing April 1, 1976. c. Grading and landscaping plans shall be approved by the Engineering Division prior to approval of the final map. d. All utilities shall be and ergrounded. e. The developer shall comply with all applicable sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code prior to approval of the final map. The final map shall be prepared in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, as amended January 1, 1977, and the Subdivision Manual of the City of Chula Vista. f. Fire flow requirements shall be a minimum 1,000 gallons per minute for two hours duration based upon a minimum flow of 20 psi residual operating pressure in the street main from which the flow is measured. Note: In the event wood shingles are used as roof covering, the fire flow requirement shall be increased to 1,500 gallons per minute. g. Three fire hydrants are required and shall be installed in accordance with standard specification of the City of Chula Vista. Fire hydrants shall have one 4" outlet and one 2-1/2" outlet. Fire hydrant loca- tions shall be determined by the Fire Department at the time improve- ment plans are submitted. h. Water supplies shall be installed in an operable condition prior to commencement of combustible construction. A71 water systems shall be designed to permit circulating water flows. i. Adequate access for fire apparatus shall. be provided and maintained to within 150 feet of any combustible construction material. 3. That this resolution be transmitted, along with the Tentative Map, to the City Council, and a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the applicant. -3- PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 13th day of July, 1977 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson, Pressutti, Smith, Chandler, Starr and Renneisen NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner R. Johnson ~ ~ ~~t,~~.~e~~ Chairman ATTEST: Secretary -4- ~ . PROJECT TITLE: Sweetwater Bluffs Project Location: Northward extensionof Vista Way: between hilltop Dr. & Corte t•faria, west of D St. Project Proponent: MSA, Inc. 4007 Camino del Rio South SD 92108 CASE 1vT0. IS-77-94 DATE: June 16, 1977 A. Environmental Settin The proposed project site involves 8.23 acres located north of Vista Way bet~•:een Hilltop Dr. and Corte Maria. The site is currently vacant of structures and has been recently cleared for fire control. There are several trees located on the northeastern portion of the property, however, most of the specimens are in poor condition with the exception of a mature 30" Palm and a 24" Pine tree. An archaeological survey was conducted in May of this year and concluded that no significant archaeological resources were present. There appears to be a general lack of significant natural resources on site. The closest known geologic hazard; the Sweetwater earthquake fault zone, is located appro};imately 2400 ft. to the east. A soils and geology report are in progress. Vista j4ay and Casselman Ct. via Hilltop Dr. provide access to the site'. These streets are local residential streets oath limited use at this time. I-II05 is located about 200 ft. to the east and the Sweetwater River is just to the nor h where a segment of the Sweetwater Regional Park is planned. Developments to the south and west involve stable single family neighborhoods. Public utilities are available to the project via the Rosebank sewer s}stem and caater lines in Hilltop Dr., Vista Way and Casselman Ct. The only onsite drainage facility is a small concrete ditch which traverses the site's southern boundary between Casselman Ct. and Vista Way and empties onto Vista A'ay. It is transmitted by way of the street system to the o:est and to the north. A drainage problem does exist downstream from the site. B. Project Description The proposed project entails the subdivision of 8.23 acres that will result in 36 individual lots. 36 two story single family homes will be constructed as well as the extension of Vista 47ay, one new cal-de-sac and the completion of Casselman Ct. Grading will involve the cut and fill balance of about 10,000 cu. yards of earth. Cut and fill to a ma}:imam depth of 3 or 4 ft. is anticipated to achieve effective drainage and pad preparation. 1 C. Analysis in suooort of the findings 1. Schools The local elementary school and junior high are currently overburdened. Enrollment at Rosebank Elementary has exceeded available spaces by 9 students and Hilltop Jr. High has exceeded capacity by 153 students. Additional students generating from the proposed subdivision will further exacerbate this situation. Mitigation Developers fees to appropriate school districts, possible busing of new students to available schools and aossible school district boundary changes will mitigate potential impacts until the school districts deem additional facilities necessary and funds are appropriated. 2. Noise The structures located closest to I-805 could be impacted by vehicle traffic utilizing the freeway. A SS9IPIG noise analysis was prepared for structures located on Lots n15, 16 and 17 and concluded that the subject lots (if a 20 ft. rear yard is provided) will be subject to e}aerior noise levels of about 65dBA. Conventional construction will reduce interior noise intrusion by 15+dBA, hocaever, a 20 dBA loss is necessary to attain the required 45dBA interior isolation le~~el. Mitigation The applicant has agreed to retain a qualified acoustician to prepare a detailed analysis of the site. The applicant has also agreed to incorporate appropriate recorunendations into the project which result from the analysis. 3. Drainage The existing drainage facility is not adequate to transmit increased runoff from the proposed project and a potential drainage problem doo-:nstream could be exacerbated by increased drainage if nor redirected. Mitigation Incorporate drainage improvements as recommended by the City Engineering Dept. will resolve any potential problem. 4. Traffic Circulation The project will generate about 350 to 900 new trips onto local residential streets. These additional trips will result in approximately 35-40 new trips during peak hour traffic ~•rhich will be a negligible increase. 1 If the Morgan-Gardner project to the east is implemented, new trips generating from the subject site could contribute toward a cumulative impact at the Corte Maria-Flower St. and E St. and Corte Maria intersections, as described in EIR-76-11 (Morgan Gardner Subdivision). However, mitigation stated in EIR-76-11 includes street improvements and the construction of traffic signals o~hich will facilitate traffic flows and reduce impacts to an insignificant level. The contribution of this project to traffic related problems is insignificant when conpared to the almost 2300 daily trips to be generated by the Morgan-Gardner project. D. Findings 1. The site is generally void of any natural or manmade resources and the closest known geologic hazard, a segment of the Sweetorater fault system, is located about 2400 ft. to the east. Soils and geologic reports are currently being prepared and the applicant will be required to follow recommendations regarding any adverse conditions present. 2. The subject subdivision is in conformance with the General Plan and is not anticipated to significantly impact community services provided that proposed mitigation is incorporated into the project plans. 3. The proposed subdivision c,*ill not result in any imnaots cahich cannot be mitigated to an insignificant level. No substantial cumulative impact is anticipated to result from nets vehicle traffic on local residential streets. 4. The project is not anticipated to cause the emission of any hazardous substance or noise which could prove detrimental to human beincs. E. Conclusion The project will not result in any substantial and adverse impact on the environment if the mitigation specified in Sec. F of this Negative Declaration is carried out. F. Pitigation 1. A soils and geologic report is being prepared and all recommendations will be followed. 2. An acoustical report should be prepared to evaluate traffic noise impact from I-805, the anticipated noise levels are such that construction techniques can be used to eliminate the adverse impacts. 1 3. The elementary and junior high school schools are operating over capacity. The provision of assistance to the school districts as required by the district policy will reduce this impact to an insignificant level. 4. The provision of drainage facilities will mitigate any substantial and adverse impact due to the slight increase in surface runoff due to this .project. The Initial Study application and findings of no significant impact ` j"~/ ~~ ~ -~ ~ ~ ENVIRONN~~.V yL REVIEl~i COORDINATOR evaluation forms documenting the are attached. EN 3 (rev. 5/77)