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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/05/25 Item 03a, bCITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0. 3 a, b COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT 5 25 76 FOF2 MEETING OF: / / ITEM TITLE:Public hearing - Consideration of tentative subdivision map for Parkway Place. Resolution#8169 -Approving tentative subdivision map PCS-76-3 for Parkway Place. SUBMITTED BY~ Director of P1 anni ng ITEM EXPLANATION: 1. Royal Investment Properties, Ltd. has filed a tentative subdivision map proposing to subdivide 3.08 acres of land into five lots. The property is located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Park Way in the R-3 zone. 2. At the Planning Commission meeting of April 26, 1976 the applicant was granted a variance to create four 60' wide single family residential lots fronting on Fifth Avenue. The variance also permitted the existing 128 unit apartment complex on its site of 2.4 acres. 3. An Initial Study (IS-75-78) was conducted for a previous request (variance PCV-76-1). On April 6, 1976 the Environmental Review Committee concluded that although the revised project was substantially different, the effects of the revisions would reduce the insig- nificant impacts to an even lower level. On April 26, 1976 the Planning Commission certified the Negative Declaration and recommended approval of the tentative subdivision map. 4. The subdivision of this land to allow the construction of four additional single family homes on Fifth Avenue will provide for the reasonable development of the remaining vacant land in this area. 5. The attached staff report for the Planning Commission meeting of April 26, 1976 contains additional information on this item. EXHIBITS ATTACHED Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat X Other RnT P - Res. PCS-76-3 Environmental Document: AttachedIS-75-78 Submitted on Res. PCV-76-5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Concur with Planning Commission recommendation. BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On April 26, 1976 the Planning Commission v t~l ~ ~p WeBor~lhend that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision ~~-~~:-r3 im~act~ordance with the attached resolution. COUNCIL ACTION Public hearing opened and closed. Resolution approved and adopted. =n A-113 (R~vS-" ~~ ~ ~--1-- ~-- - _~. _i_ 1 - ~ -,_ ~ 1 1 ( 1 ( ~ 1 1 .1 N~tl I ( ( 1 1 , 1 I 1 ~ 1 i I ~ i i 1 ~ ~--- -- i 1 1 t t---- r-r-7-~ CENTER ST _. W w m MADRONA ST. SFD SFD _ i j ~z8 ~~ I ' COKPLEx MFD I I MFD . I' tI 1 PARK E-- I VAC I --'- ~e t• G~ R-2 ._ ... .a ~ 1 I t 1 --- --t ~ ~ 1 1 1 ~ i 1 1 1 1 1 -- i i 1 1 1 ~ ~ >t 1., 1 I Sl"REET I t ( 1 I I i 1 1 -- ~ ~ ~ ~ r_ ~ , t . t ~1 -1- +- -~- ! - - -1 ~ r I 1 ~ t I I I ~ ! t 1 1 MFO 1 1 1 1 1 ~ 1 t SFD ~~~ ROPOSED LOT 11.1 - - " - '~ PL/T LINES = i u~ Z t W ------- Q SFD ~,,. w-r---- YAC. S~ ----•--- t.11 ~. SFD ~ C SFD SFD ltJ it~AY SF.D SFD _ .. SFD SFD ¢_ 1_L 11.. STREET NpRTy LOCATOR PCV-76-lS 8t PCS-?6-3 REDUCE LOT WIDTH FROM 65~ TO 60' 8 INCREASE DENSITY FROM I UNIT PER 1350 SO. FT. TO I UNIT PER 820 S0. FT.- NWC OF 5th 8~ PARK WAY _i__. ._i _ `_. 1 l ~ t 1 i o' loo' zoo' City. Planning~Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of April 26, 1976 page 4 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map PCS-76-3, 511 Park Way -Royal Investment Properties, Ltd. A. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant has filed a tentative Place, proposing to subdivide 3.08 acres of is located at the northwest corner of Fifth zone. The applicant has also applied for a density and reduction in lot width. The va the Commission at this meeting. subdivision map, known as Parkway land into five lots. The property Avenue and Park Way in the R-3 variance requesting an increase in riance is also being considered by 2. An Initial Study (IS-75-78) was conducted for a previous request (PCV-76-1) to develop this property with a 20 unit apartment project. The Environmental Review Committee concluded that there would be no significant effects and recommended a draft Negative Declaration which was certified by the Commission on January 26, 1976. 3. The E.R.C. concluded on April 6, 1976 that although the revised project is substantially different than originally proposed, the effects of the revisions will reduce the insignificant impact ao an even lower level. A recommendation for certification of the Negative Declaration is included in the zone variance report. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. In the event the variance request (PCV-76-5) is denied, the Commission should adopt a motion filing this item. 2. If zone variance PCV-76-5 is approved, the Planning Commission should adopt a motion recommending that the City Council approve tentative map PCS-76-3 for Parkway Place, subject to the following conditions: a. The developer shall be responsible for construction of improved drainage facilities from the northerly property line of Parcel 1 to the southerly property line of Parcel 5. The improved drainage facilities shall be capable of carrying a design flow of 586 cubic feet per second. The developer shall be responsible for designing the drainage system from the westerly right-of-way line of Fifth Avenue to Park Way. The developer shall show that any future exten- sion of the drainage facilities will not conflict with the existing sewer in Park Way. The design shall be compatible with existing improvements and the downstream reach of the central basin. b. Improvement plans for the improved drainage facilities and the grading plan (if required) shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to approval of the final map. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of April 26, 1976 page 5 c. The developer shall construct all drainage improvements. These improvements will consist of improved line channel or enclosed pipe or box, headwalls, wingwalls, temporary or permanent transi- tion structures, and off-site grading as required for the proper operation of the drainage system. The developer will be respon- sible for obtaining easements or permission to grade from adjacent property owners. d. The developer is responsible for planting a street tree along Fifth Avenue in front of Parcel 1. The specie of tree to be planted shall be as specified by the Director of Public 4lorks. The street tree is to be planted prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for any structures on Parcel 1. If the street tree is not planted by this time, then the developer will be required to post a street tree deposit guaranteeing the installa- tion with the City Finance Officer. e. The developer shall obtain a grading permit (if required) prior to the issuance of a building permit on Parcels 1 through 4 inclusive. f. The developer shall comply with all applicable sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code prior to approval of the fins] parcel map. The final parcel map, improvement plans and grading plans shall be prepared in accordance with the Chula Vista Subdivision Manual. g. All utilities serving Parcels 1 through 4 inclusive shall be undergrounded in accordance with the Chula Vista P•lunicipal Code. C. DISCUSSION 1. Adjacent zoning and land use: North - R-3 Single family residence South - R-3 Single family residence East - R-3 Single family residences West - R-3 Apartments 2. The proposed subdivision contains 3.08 acres. Lots 1 through 4 each contain 7,320 sq. ft. and measure 61' x 120'. Lot 5 contains 2.41 acres and is already developed with 128 apartment units. Lots 1-4 will be developed with single family dwellings. A portion of the Central Area Basin drainage system extends down the westerly side of Lots 1-4. A 20 foot. drainage easement is reflected on the tentative map. The developer has assured the City that the 20 foot easement is adequate to build a channel capable of handling anticipated flows of 586 cubic feet per second. 3. There are four existing specimen carob trees on Fifth Avenue in front of Lots 1-4. Care should be taken to assure that these trees remain and the units are designed to place the driveways away from the trees. City Planning Commission ~ ~ page 6 Agenda Items for Meeting of April 26, 1976 D. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - FINDINGS REQUIRED Sec. 66473.5 of the Government Code provides that: "No local agency shaZ2 approve a map unless the legislative body shall find that the proposed subdivision, together Urith the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan or awry specific plan. "A proposed subdivision shall be consistent with a General Plan or specific plan only if the ZocaZ agency has officially adopted such a plan, and the proposed subdivision or Zand use is compatible urZth the objectives, policies, general Zand uses and programs specified in such a plan." In order to determine whether consistency and compatibility exist, the staff offers the following findings on Parkway Place for Commission consideration: Land Use Element - Compatible - The General Plan designates this area as High Density Residential 13-26 dwelling units per gross acre. Although Lot 5 will have a density of 53 units to the acre, the property is already established at that density. Construction of single family homes on the 4 lots will have the effect of bringing the property more closely into conformance with the General Plan. Lots 1-4 will be developed at a density of approximately 6 units per acre, well within the density designated by the General Plan. Circulation Element - Consistent - The proposed project is served by existing streets. Housing Element - Consistent -The proposed project will provide additional decent housing in the Central Area of Chula Vista, thereby providing residents a choice of living accommodations. Conservation, Open Space, and Parks & Recreation Elements - Compatible - The developer will pay the required fees for the development of parks in the service area. Seismic Safety and Safety Elements - Compatible - Tile proposed project is not close to any known geological hazard. Noise Element - Consistent - The proposed project will not result in the generation of substantial noise pollution nor will it be subject to unacceptable levels of noise. Bicycle Routes Element - Compatible - The proposed project is not required to provide a bicycle route nor will it result in the interference of continuity of any proposed or existing routes. Public Building Element - Compatible - The proposed project will not result in the relocation of any existing or proposed public facilities. E. CONCLUSION The tentative subdivision map is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PCV-76-5 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE WHEREAS, Royal Investment Properties, Ltd., owner of the property at 511 Park Way, more fully described in the application for zone variance which has been filed on said property to create four additional lots, each having minimum lot frontage of 60 feet on Fifth Avenue, for the purpose of constructing a single family dwelling on each lot, and resulting in density of one apartment unit per 820 sq. feet on the currently developed fifth lot, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has duly scheduled the same for hearing and the same came en regularly for hearing and the hearing was closed, and evidence having been presented to the Planning Commission concerning granting or denying of said variance. NOW THEREFORE, the City Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find as follows: a. That a hardship peculiar to the property and not created by any act of the owner exists. Development of the vacant land in a manner that would serve the existing apartments would be impractical because of the natural drainage channel separating the two areas. The required lot frontage of 65 feet in the R-3 zone is unnecessary for these lots which are contemplated for single family use. Other properties in the immediate vicinity have lot widths which are narrower. b. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substan- tial property rights possessed by other properties in the same zoning district and in the same vicinity, and that a variance, if granted, would nat constitute a special privilege of the recipient not enjoyed by his neighbors. Other properties in the Central Area of Chula Vista have been developed at densities of one unit/1,000 sq. ft.; this variance results in a density of one unit/1,016 sq. ft. on the entire 3.08 acres. The reduction in lot width on the four lots is consistent with single family development. Restricting the use on the four lots on Fifth Avenue to single family dwelling units will insure that the development will not exceed the density approved herein, and placing this limitation in the deed restrictions will alert future owners to the maximum use of the property. 1 c. That the authorizing of this variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property, and will not materially impair the purposes of the Municipal Code or the public interest. Granting this variance will not alter the conditions of the existing apartments and should, therefore, not be detrimental to adjacent properties. The 60 foot lot width is consistent with adjacent lot widths and with single family development. d. That authorizing this variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any governmental agency. The construction of four additional units in this location will not adversely affect the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA: 1. That in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-75-78, adopted by the Commission on January 26, 1976, this project and the construction of four additional single family dwelling units will not have significant environmental impact. 2. That a variance is granted to Royal Investment Properties, Ltd. to create four additional lots fronting on Fifth Avenue, directly east of 511 Park Way, with minimum lot frontage of 60 feet, as shown on the attached Exhibit A. Said. variance is granted subject to the following conditions: a. The drainage on the 2.41 acre, parcel shall be designed to be an enclosed system for a minimum distance of 15 feet extending northerly from Park Way. This area shall be landscaped. b. A six foot high solid fence shall be located at the easterly edge of the drainage easement line behind the lots on Fifth Avenue and behind the 15 foot setback on Park Way. c. The four lots on Fifth Avenue shall be restricted to single family dwelling uses only. The CC&R's shall also restrict the use of the property to single family dwellings. The developer shall submit the CC&R's to the Planning Department prior to approval of the final subdi- vision map. This variance shall become ineffective and void if the same is not utilized within one year from the date of this resolution in accordance with Zoning Section 19.14.260 of the Municipal Code. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,' CALIFORNIA this 26th day of April, 1976, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners Rudolph, Floto, Chandler, Pressutti, Johnson and Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Starr ~~-~ ` Chairman ATTEST: Secretary - . 3 • '. ~` 3 3nN~11d H1~l~ ~o¢ ~ _ . ,00'19 ~00rJ9 X00'19 ,58'09 ~ I~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ g o W 1 ~ I ~ f' ~ ~ 2 i I ~ ~ ~ ~ ,00'15 1 a _ \ ~ ~'~ \~r i ,;,. T . .. s ~ l ~ N ~i ~ ~ ~- a ~ ~---~: I f y N I S .. ~ ~~ y M 1n i ~ i~~~ ii < ~~~! ~ z ~ ~'` ~- ~~~y3 W M O Y OQW~Q a a171n3~~s F-' ' F-zF=Nm mh~s~~~~ ~ L' _~~~~~_~ XUUuoc°o~ W (LtLc ~k--.~ ___ ; ~~ H , W~ ` ~ I ~ it .~o'io~ i DRAFT t1EGA~i AYE DECLARATION OF ENVIROPJMEM'AL 1t~F•ACT pn Dec. 11, 197 5 a draft Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was recommen e y t e nvironmental Review'Committee of the City of Chula Vista. The project is described as follows: a 20 unit apartment building with 30 on site parking aces and over 9000 sq. ft. of landscaping ro~ec Ocatlon: Near the northwest corner of Park Way & 5th Ave._ Chula Vista ;~ It is the finding of the Environmental Review Committee that the project will not , hate a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons: , 1. The Project will not adversely affect any natural or man made environmental features present in the project setting, nor will the project generate any pollutants that will have a potential to signficiantly degrade the quality of the - environment or curtail the range of the environment which supports the biosystem. 2. The project is in conformance with the long range goals of the City of Chula Vista and will not therefore attain short term to the disadvantage of long range goals.- . 3. The project will not provide any system that could support secondary development that would cumulate to a level of being substantial and adverse nor do any of the insignificant impact interact to a significant level. 4. The project will not result in the generation of any significant • noise, air pollution, light, aesthetic blight nor any other hazard to the welfare nor health of any human being. __ i NOTE: This evaluation is limited to site plan and architectural review, consideration of a parcel map and the consideration of a density variance. Information for the Initial Study was prepared by: -~ McCabe Engineering, Inc. 2160 Fletcher Parkway E1 Capon, CA The Initial Study Application and Evaluation is on file with the Environmental ~:evlew Coordinator of the C~'ty of Chula Yista and may be reviewed at the planning Department of the City of Chula Vista between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Environn~er Keview ~oora" na~or CASE NUMBER • IS-75-78 Date Dec. 11, 1975 Eta 3 (rev. 3-20-75) .i , ~ April 6, 1976 TO: Members of the Environmental Review Committee FROM: Douglas D. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator SUBJECT: Consideration of Revised Development Plan IS-75-78 (Royal Apartments) A. Background An Initial Study was conducted for the development of this property with a 20 unit apartment project. A density variance to permit the development was denied and the proponent is now proposing. to develop the property with four single family dwellings. B. Recommendation Adopt this staff report and recommend that the Planning Commission and City Council certify Negative Declaration IS-75-78 prior to consideration of the revised project. C. Analysis ~_ Although the revised project is substantially different than that which was originally proposed, the effect of the revisions are to reduce the insignificant impacts of the project to an even lower level. (See attached memo from previous .Initial Study) `~ December~8, 1975 ,~, ~; ::~ •;., :~ TO: Members of the Environmental Review Committee FROM: Douglas D. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator SUBJECT: Revised Site Plan for Royal Apts. IS-75-7g On December 8, 1975 a revised site plan was submitted on the proposed Royal Apartments near the northwest corner of Park Way and 5th Ave. ' The revised plan transmits the drainage across the site in under- . ground facilities utilizing the space over these drainage facilities •. for parking, circulation and landscaping. . ..The revised plan also utilizes the space previously occupied by carports for additional dwelling units. The ,new plan has 20 units, (10 1 bedroom and 10 2 bedroom) 30 on site parking spaces and 455 square feet of usable open space per unit. The revised site plan would .not cause any significant revisions to the previous analysis of this project. Therefore, the attached staff report is still valid. ' i ~/J ~ ~ • Dougl D. Reid . Environmental Review Coordinator DDR:kf ,. ... . ~.. j ,: '_ December~5; 1975 TO: Members of the Environmental Review Committee FROM: Douglas D. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator SUBJECT: IS-?5-78 Royal Apartments A. Background • The applicant is proposing a sixteen unit apartment project • near the northwest corner of Park Way and Fifth Ave. The Initial Study application eggs completed assuming the maximum permitted density of 22 units would be attained. Upon the development of a site plan only 16 units resulted. (The site plan was submitted 1 week after the IS application). Therefore, the data in the application is inflated. The only hazard on the site is a natural drainage channel along the western property line. The course will have to be improved • as part of this project. There are no environmental resources • on the site that could be affected by the proposed project. B. Recommendation Adopt this staff report and evaluation form and recommend that the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator ~ind that the project will riot have any possible significant impact on the environment in accordance with the attached Negative Declaration. C.• Project Setting 1. Location The project site is located at the northwest corner of Park Way and Fifth Ave. surrounding an existing single family dwelling. 2. Drainage The drainage course along the western boundry of the project is down stream from the proposed Alemorial Park retention basin. With the implementation of the retention project the drainage volume at this site will be 586 cfs. The project proponent will be required to provide some type of improved facilities to transmit the water across his property and into the existing pipes under Park Way. Farther downstream there are no improved facilities. w .... ....,-. ~..w......- __ - _ .. .. ~ - _ _- ..._._y - .ww - _- .. • ....O.L1 • ~ i~Ma v... - .~. .4'•' -- . ..•t~+..P:... w~wl. .... h. _ { a ~. ': ' . 3. Urban 7nfrasturcture ~'•- The urban support system area of Chula Vista, how. facilities are currently generated by I6 (one and not significantly affect services. is generally adequat,~ throughout this giver, elementary and junior high school overcrowded. The number of students two bedroom) apartment units will the ability to provide educational 4. General The site does not contain any significant natural or man made features, nor are there any significant hazards on or near the site. • D. Project Description . The project involves 7 one bedroom and 9-two bedroom apartment ' units on .709 acres. .There would be 23 on site parking spaces (11 in carports) and over 9000 sq. ft. of landscaping. Drainage improvements will be required as part of the project but the details of the design have not been completed. There are several minor details of the site plan that do not meet Code requirements, but the details will be worked out during permit processing. E. Findings. 1. The Project will not adversely affect any natural or man ' ~ made environmental features present in the project setting, nor will the project generate any pollutants that will havee a potential to signficiantly degrade the quality of the environment or curtail the range of the environment which supports the biosystem. ,. 2. The project is in conformance with~the long range goals of the City of Chula Vista and will not therefore attain short term to the disadvantage of long range goals. 3. The project will not provide any system that could. support secondary development that would cumulate to a level of being substantial and adverse nor do any of the insignificant impact interact to a significant level. 4. The project will not result in the generation of any noise, air pollution, light,. aesthetic blight nor any other hazard to the welfare nor health of any human being. NOTE: This evaluation is limited to site plan and architectural review.