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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1977/08/02 Item 05CITY OF CHULA VISTA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item N°• s Far meeting of R~, f77 , ITEM TITLE Public hearing - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Sweetwater Bluffs Resolution 8749 - Approving tentative subdivision map for Sweetwater Bluffs '~~ SUBMITTED BY Director of planning ;:~> ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES NO X ) A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map to divide 8.03 acres of property located at the northerly terminus of Vista Way, west of Hilltop Drive and north of "D" Street, into 36 lots in the R-1 zone. 2. A Negative Declaration on this project was certified by the Planning Commission on July 13, 1977 which is herewith forwarded to the City Council. B. DISCUSSION 1. Site characteristics. The 8.03 acre site is essentially level with slopes on a small portion of the property at the northwest corner. The slopes are part of the southerly slopes of the Sweetwater Valley. The adjacent properties are zoned R-1 and developed with single family homes. 2. Streets. The proposed subdivision will be served by extending Vista Way which presently stubs into the property on the south end and completing a cul-de-sac extending in from Hilltop Drive (Casselman Court). Hilltop Drive, north of Casselman Court, will be improved on the west side up to the northerly boundary of the subdivision. 3. Proposed lots. The average lot size is 7,670 sq. ft. and each lot fronts on a dedicated street. Six of the lots are less than 7,000 sq. ft.; the ordinance allows up to 7 lots to be less than EXHIBITS (continued on Supplemental paae z Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat X Notification List OtherRes.PCS-77-7 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached X Submitted on FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On July 13, 1977 the Planning Commission, by a 6-0 vote (with one member absent) recommended that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Sweetwater Bluffs in accordance with Resolution PCS-77-7. COUNCIL ACTION A, P P R O V E D by the City Co~.n.c~_1 .f' C_~-~~__-. ,v ~~ .. ~, ~' ~` ~~ ..........,.F.,,o rm A-113 ( Rev . 5/77 ) AGENDA ITEM N0. 5 Supplemental page 2 7,000 sq. ft. Each lot meets the minimum frontage and lot depth requirements. 4. Noise. Lots 15, 16 and 17 are subject to exterior noise levels of 70 dBA emanating from I-805 freeway. The acoustician retained by the developer has recommended that a 6 foot high block wall be erected on the rear property line of the affected lots as a method of mitigation. While the block wall would reduce the exterior noise levels and permit conventional construction of the homes, the desirability of these lots would be reduced since a 6 ft. high wall would eliminate most of the view to the east. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determine have the same effect as a 6 ft. high wall in reducing the first floor and the exterior noise level for most story of a two story unit would not be protected by a a 4 foot high wall will offer the same protection and maintained. 'd that a 4 ft. high wall would the interior noise level for of the rear yard. The second 6 foot high wall, therefore, still permit the views to be