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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1977/08/09 Item 06CITY OF CHULA VISTA ' y `COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~ ~ Item No._6 , For meeting of 8/9/77 ITEM TITLE SUBMITTED BY ITEM EXPLANATION A. BACKGROUND Public Hearing - Consideration of tentative subdivision map PCS-77-6 for Lot 340 of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 Resolution 8759 -Approving tentative subdivision map for Lot 340 of E1 Rancho del Rey Uni o. 5 Director of Plannin (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YES NO X ) 1. The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map proposing the division of Lot 340 of the approved tentative subdivision map for E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 into 43 residential lots and 3 open space lots in the P-C zone. The 18.3 acre parcel is located on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road between the SDG&E easement and the Windsor Views subdivision. 2. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR-76-3) prepared on the E1 Rancho del Rey General Development Plan, was adopted as a Master EIR with additionalenvironmental analysis to be conducted when each phase is considered by the City. On May 23, 1977 the Environmental Review Committee concluded that the proposed project would not result in any significant impact on the environment which has not been identified in the Master EIR-76-3. B. DISCUSSION 1. Physical characteristics. The 18.3 acre property is triangular in shape and is bounded by Telegraph Canyon Road on the south, the SDG&E easement on the west, and the Windsor Views development and San Diego pipeline easement on the east., The site is located partially on a ridge and the side of a hill. The site has an average natural slope of 22% with a difference in elevation of nearly 80 feet between the lots along Telegraph Canyon Road and those at the top of the ridge. The Telegraph Canyon drainage ditch traverses the southerly portion of the property and the northerly corner of the site is occupied by a portion of an east-west canyon. A segment of the La Nacion earth- quake fault crosses the site in a north-south direction. EXNIBITS~ t,ontinuea on suppiementat pagel Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat X Notification List Other Res. PCS-77-6 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on 8/10/76 -Tent"~i ve Map Development Plan FINANCIAL IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Planning Commission BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On July 13 the Planning Commission, by a 5-1 vote (with one member absent) recommended that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Lot 340 of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 in accordance with Resolution PCS-77-6. COUNCTL ACTION Approved 8/9/77 AGENDA ITEh1 N0. 6 Sup,plesnental page No. 2 2. P-C Zone. r } The P-C zone requires the filing of a precise plan or P.U.D. to implement development within the zone. The applicant is submitting the subdivision map, development standards, floor plans and a site plan, in lieu of an actual precise plan submittal. The information furnished is adequate to evaluate the project, which is planned for single family attached and detached homes. However, further detailed architectural submissions will be necessary for staff review prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Proposed Subdivision. a. The subdivision will provide for the extension of Sesame Street from the Windsor Views subdivision westerly, ending in a cul-de-sac at the SDG&E easement. The remaining portion of the development is also served by a cul- de-sac, which winds up to the ridge top to serve the northerly portion of the subdivision. The Telegraph Canyon drainage will be treated in the same manner as the drainage through the Windsor Views development, consisting of a grass lined channel with slopes adjacent to Sesame Street. b. The lots will be graded for split level development with approximately a 9 ft. difference in elevation from front to back on each lot. This change in elevation allows the development to absorb part of the change in grade within the units, thus providing better views and more interesting architecture. The split level concept is being utilized to minimize the height of the slopes between lots, thus conforming more with the existing contour of the site.. There is a change in elevation between lots of 1 to 2 feet. c. The minimum lot size is 4500 sq. ft., with a.minimum width of 45 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet. Lots adjacent to the 60 ft. wide fault zone have been widened to include the fault zone area. These lots will allow for the construction of units without encroaching into the fault zone. 4. Floor Plans. The floor plans for the downhill units are similar to the uphill units. All of the dwellings are designed as 3 bedroom units. The downhill units will have the bedrooms and the garage at street level with the living area at the lower elevation. On the uphill units the garage will be at street level with the living room at the intermediate level and other rooms at the top level. 5. Open Space. The subdivision design creates 3 open space lots which the applicant proposes to include in the open space district established for the remainder of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 previously approved. Open Space Lot A is a manufactured 2:1 slope bank running parallel to Telegraph Canyon Road and located between Sesame Street and Telegraph Canyon Road. This area will be landscaped in accordance with the Scenic Highway Element of the General Plan. Open Space Lot B is a highly visible interior manufactured slope bank adjacent to the Windsor Views development and will be landscaped both for erosion control and scenic purposes. Open Space Lot C is located at the extreme north end of the project consisting of natural terrain and a manufactured slopeuhich extends along the edge of the canyon. The landscaping for the manufactured slope will be primarily native plant material which would be watered on a temporary basis until adequate growth is established. There is a level area approximately 8,000 sq. ft. in size located on the ridge line between lots 362 and 363 which could be used by the residents of the subdivision. The Planning Commission's recommendation requires this area to be turfed and made available for use by the residents; maintenance of the area would be accomplished by the maintenance district. 6. Lot Suitability. The buildings are designed so that each lot has a minimum rear yard area of approximately 1200 sq. ft. Atypical 20 ft. rear yard on a 60 ft. wide R-1 lot would also provide each home owner with a minimum of 1200 sq. ft. of rear yard. This, all of the lots compare favorably with R-1 standards. AGENDA ITEM. NO. 6 Supplemental page No. 3 7. Fencing. The applicant is proposing a 42" high decorative fence at the rear of lots 354 through 362 and lots 381 through 383, as well as along Poppy Court to the rear of lots 341 and 343. Fencing should also be required on the side lot lines of lots 362 and 363 adjacent to the proposed landscaped open space. Any fencing which might be installed later by the home owners between buildings on either side of the fault zone should be set back at least 25 feet from the front property line and decorative in design to create an open and attractive streetscape. The fencing located within the exterior side yards should also be decorative. 8. Architecture and Landscaping. The architecture along with exterior elevations, colors, and materials, as well as the landscaping concept, have not been submitted for review. Submittal of this information should require approval by Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of any bui 1 di ng permits. 9. Revised Tentative Map. The subdivider has submitted a revised tentative map which has deleted lot 384 in accordance with condition A of Planning Commission resolution PCS-77-6 and has adjusted the property lines between lots 362 and 383 to provi-de a greater separation between units which in turn has satisfied condition 6 to provide a clear and level side yard area of at least 5 feet.