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RESOLUTION NO. 8304
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISIOPI MAP FOR EL
RANCHO DEL REY UNIT #4
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
[~1HEREAS, the proponents of a project known as El Rancho
del Rey, consisting of a multi-phased planned community north of
Telegraph Canyon Road and west of Otay Lakes Road, wished to
receive discretionary approval of said project, and
WHEREAS, said project could have a possible significant
effect on the environment, and
WHEREAS, the proponents of said project retained an
environmental consultant selected from a list of said consultants
approved by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, and
WHEREAS, said consultant submitted an application for an
environmental impact report to the Environmental Review Section of
the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista, and
WHEREAS, after independent review and analysis of said
application, the Environmental Review Committee of the City of
Chula Vista issued a draft Environmental Impact Report, giving
legal notice of the availability of_ said draft Environmental
Impact Report and filing notice of completion with the Secretary
for Resources of the State of California, and
WHEREAS, said draft Environmental Impact Report was
available for public review and scrutiny for a period in excess
of thirty days, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula
Vista held a public hearing on said draft Environmental Impact
Report and adopted a final Environmental Impact Report, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula
Vista has heretofore approved that certain tentative map of a
subdivision to be known as El Rancho del Rey Unit #4 and has recom-
mended that the City Council approve said tentative map subject to
the conditions as recommended in their Resolution No. PCS-76-4,
adopted on the 9th day of August, 1976, a copy of which is attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, the same as though
fully set for herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Chula Vista does hereby certify that EIR-76-3 has been
reviewed and the information considered, and that it has been pre-
pared in accordance with CEQA, the California Administrative Code
and the Environmental Review Policy of the City of Chula Vista.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista that said Council does hereby approve the tentative
subdivision map of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit #4 in accordance with
the recommendations of the Planning Commission of the City of
Chula Vista.
Presented by Approved as to form by
`1~
D. J. Pete s n, D rector of orge D. Lindberg, City Attorn
Planning
ADOPTED ATtiTD APPROVED BY T?~E CITY COUNCIL OL' T?:?E CITY OF
CHU'LA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 31st da~~ of Auaust __ ~ ,_,
197 6 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Counc~iZmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton[ Egdahl _____
NAYES: Councilmen None
AL~SENT: Councilmen None
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Mayor of t?ze Cat?,~ of Chula Vista
ATTES~i'
'`- City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN I`~IEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHUL,A VISTA )
I, JEIVNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLEF:K of the City of Chu.Za Vista,
California, DO HEREBY CF,RTIFY that the above and ,foregoing is a full,
true and. correct copy of
that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED
City Clerk
(SEAL)
and
:C-GGO
RESOLUTION N0. PCS-76-'1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSIOfV ~ ~ ~
RECOiMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE hiAP KNOblN AS EL RANCHO DEL REY OiJ.iT iJO. 4
WHEREAS, E1 Rancho del Rey submitted submitted a tentative subdivision
map to subdivide 23.25 acres into II3 single family residential lots to be known
as E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 4, 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
WHEP,EAS, tiie Pianniny Commission set the time and place for a public hearing
to consider said tentative map, and notice of said hearing, with its purpose, was
given by the publication in a newspaper of yeneral circulation in the City at
least 10 days prior to i:he date o` said hearing, and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p.m.
July 26 and August 9, 1976 in the Council Chamber, City tlall, before the Planning
Commission and said i~~caring was thereafter closed, and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1976 the Plannirg Commission adopted and certified
F'nvironmental imn,~ct Report E.IR-76-3 for th~.s projr'ct.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOi~JS:
1. From facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission finds
that the subdivision map known as E1 Rancho del Rey Unit iio. 4 is consistent with
the General Plan for the City of Chula Vista as follows:
a. Land Use Element - compatible. The proposed project will be developed
at a density of 3.6 dwelling units per acre. The General Plan designation is 13-26
units per acre for this area.
b. Circulation Element - consistent. The proposed project will improve
Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to the subdivision, one of the City's major east-west
streets.
c. Housing Element - consistent. The project will provide additional
housing and the applicant has indicated a willingness to make every effort to assist
low and moderate income purchasers to qualify in acquiring a frome.
d. Conservation, Open Space, and Parks & Recretation Elements - compatible.
The developer has designed the subdivision in conformance with the open space plan,
preserving the area adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road in open space. The developer
has already constructed and dedicated the required park land area.
e. Seisn;ic Safety Element - consistent. The Environmental Impact Report
f. Safety Element - consistent. The proposed project will extend the
public improvements and provide fire hydrants in conformance with City standards.
g. tdoise Element - consistent. The proposed project will not generate a
substantial amount of noise pollution. The rroise generated by traffic on Telegraph
Canyon Road will be mitigated by construction of a 42" high hlock wall at the top
of a slope which is approximately 55 feet above Telegraph Canyon Road.
h. Bicycle Routes Element - consistent. The applicant will construct a
required bike path adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road. The bike route is designated
on the Bicycle Routes Element.
i. Public Building Element - compatible. The prot~osed project vr~ill not
result in the relocation of any existing or purposed public facilities.
2. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Te~~tative
Map PCS-76-4 for El Rancl7o del Rey Unit No. 4 be approved, subject. to the following
conditions:
a. All conditions specified in the Precise Plan FCt-76--13 shall be
fulfilled.
b. The lct area extending from the top of slope to Buena Uista 4Jay and
Telegraph Canyon Road and the eastern subdivision boundary from
Lots 47, 48, 50 through 67, and 83 shall be dedicated to the City
and included within the Open Space Maintenance District. Tir° developer
shall have the option of retaining the lots 'in private ownership and
forming a home o~-,~ners association for slope maintenance. The app li-
cant must indicate his preference prior to Council's action on the
tentative reap.
c. Landscaping shall be as folloars:
(1) Existing slope banks along the Scenic Route (Telegraph Canyon P.oad)
shall be enhanced with additional one gallon size spreading shrubs
and one gallon trees at the rate of one for every 500 sq. ft.,
also ground cover shall b~ planted to fill in existing material
and shall be chosen for its higar ornamental value. For purposes
of this report the northerly boundary of the Scenic Route shall
consist of a line drawn paralleling Telegrapt; Canyon Road from
Buena Uista flay extending northeasterly t:o include all of the
manufactured slope area.
(2) Interior slopes shall be planted in accordance with the City
Landscape Manual and all groundcover shall be a uniform ornamental
species planted from rooted cuttinys, 1L" an center, or 8" on
• center far unrooted cuttings. Hydroseed application'will not be
accepted for these areas.
(3) The easterly canyan shall have t:he bottom area cleared of brush,
• debri and invasive plant material and planted in clusters with
30 five yallon size trees which are. easily acclimated to the
na.tivc environment. A temporary irrigation system such as
bubbler, trickle or dr°ip irrigation, shall be installed to insure
a;~ adequate establishment period for the trees.
(4) All plarrting and irrigation shall b2 installed and guaranteed
according to ti;e standards and tim•as set fortl! in tl~e City
Landscape ~•1anual.
(5) All existing planted and irrigaeci slopes dernaged during construction
shall be replanted and repaired to the satisfaction of the City
Landscape Architect.
(6) The ar°ea between the bicycle path and the curb clang Telegraph
Canyon Road shall be planted with ground cover and 15 gallon
street trees at 0 fet on center.
d. All Gva17s and fencing siiaii be installed in conformance v~~ith the
City's subdivision r-eyrala.tions and t:he requirements set forth in the
Precise Plan.
e. The applicant shall r!ot be required to pay any par{< fees since
credit from previous park land dedication covers this development.
However, no further extension of credit will be granted for other
units.
f. The tentative map shall be revised to show the following corrections:
(1) Typical street sections shall be revised by replacing streets
"A", "B", and "C" t',~ith La Mancha Place, Tierra Bonita Place and
Mesa Grande Place.
(2) The street tree deposit ordinance should be changed fram
Ordinance No. 1684 to Ordinance fvo. 1687.
g. In accordance with condition 9 of Planned Unit Development PUD-71-2,
the developer shall be financially responsible for improving Telegraph
Canyon P,oad between Buena Vista Way and the easterly subdivision boundary
to praovide four lanes of traffic (two 16' lanes and two 12' lanes) plus
one-half of the median island. Improvements sha'il consist of, but not
be limited to, 5G feet of pavement, curb and gutter, bike path, street
lights, and drainage facilities. Improvements in Telegraph Canyon
Road shall also include safe and adequate transition to the existing
improverirents west of Buena Vista Way and east of the subdivision. The
method in which this is to be accomplished will be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer at the time the developer submits
. improvement plans and final map. The typical section for Telegraph
Canyon Road shall be revised on the tentative subdivision map to conform
to these requirements. The developer shall also acquire any additianal
right of way necessary to construct these improvements vrithin Telegraph
Canyon Road.
h. The intersections of La Mancha Place and Tierra 6onita Place with
Buena Vista Way shall be designed as to provide safe turning movements
and safe stopping sight distance.
i. All grading shall be done in accordance vrith City of Chula Vista
Ordinance No. 1455 and the City of Chula Vis%a Landscape t~1anual. Special
attention will be given to blending manmade slopes into existing
topography. All lots shall b~ gr°aded so as to drain to tlrU abutting
streets.
j. The developer shall pay the sevrer connection charge to the Telegraph
Canyon trunk sewer line.
k. Any changes as to assessment or in the areas f;o be maintained by
Open Space District No. 1 shall be approved by the City Council in
accordance vaith Chapter 17.03 of the Municipal Code prior to approval
of the final map by the City Council.
1. The onstreet parking in the center of the cral-de-sac at tine end of
Mesa Grande Place, as shown cn the precise plan, shall be eliminated.
If the developer wishes to gain additional onstreet parking, then he
should submit a revised tentative map whictr includes a cul-de-sac
conforming to City of Chula Vista STandard Dra;~~ing No. 114.
m. The developer shall comply vdith all sections or the Chula Vista
Municipal Code which apply and are in effect on the date the City
Council approves the tentative map. The preparation of the final map
and improvement plans shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
Subdivision h1anual.
3. That this resolution be transmitted, along with tP~e Tentative h1ap, to the
City Council, and a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the applicant.
' PASSED AtJD APPROb'ED BY TfIE CITY PLP,NPtINT COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA ,
this 9th day of August, 1976, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners Pressutti, Fioto, Starr, G. Johnson, Chandler and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner R. Johnson
Chairman
ATTEST:
' Secretary