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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A .98-ACRE SITE INTO FIVE (5) SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP AT 386 DATE STREET; APPLICANT: IBERIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-255 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP PCS-13-01 TO SUBDIVIDE A .98-ACRE SITE INTO FIVE (5) SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP LOCATED AT 386 DATE STREET
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Applicant has submitted a Tentative Subdivision Map application in regard to the subdivision of five (5) single-family lots for individual ownership. The .98-acre project site located at 386 Date Street, is south of Main Street and west of the I-805 Freeway. The project site is comprised of one parcel located in the urbanized southwestern portion of the City of Chula Vista (see Locator Map, Attachment 1).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission considered the Tentative Subdivision Map on November 12, 2014 and voted (5-0-2-0) to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide a .98 acre site into five (5) single-family lots for individual ownership.
DISCUSSION
Project Site Characteristics:
The project is comprised of one parcel located in the urbanized southwestern portion of the City of Chula Vista (Attachment 1-Locator Map). The project site is relatively flat and gradually slopes downward towards the southwestern portion of the site. Vehicular access is currently provided from a driveway located on Date Street. The project site is currently vacant. The parcel is surrounded by residential and open space uses.
General Plan, Zoning and Land Use
The following table specifies the existing land uses surrounding the parcel:
General Plan Zoning Current Land Use
Site: RLM Single-Family Residential (R1-5P) Vacant
North: RLM Single-Family Residential (R1-5P) Single-Family Home
South: Open Space Limited Agriculture (A70) Open Space
East: RLM Single-Family Residential (R1-5P) Single-Family Home
West: Open Space Agriculture (A8/F1)* Open Space
* Located within the City of San Diego jurisdiction.
Project Description:
The Tentative Subdivision Map consists of five (5) residential lots served by a 24 ft. wide private road that narrows down to a 20-ft. wide private road within the Fire Department turn around area, connecting the project to Date Street (see Project Plans, Attachment 5). Each lot will eventually consist of a future single-family residence with a two-car garage. The homes will access the 2-car garages off of the private driveway. Street improvements within the right-or-way will include a 5-foot wide sidewalk, and curb and gutter to match the adjacent public improvements. The individual lots range in size from 5,074 sq. ft. to 6,734 sq. ft. Each lot has an approximately 2-ft. to 3-ft. slope generally surrounding the pad area (see Project Plans, Attachment 5).
In order to create the building pads, grading of the site would consist of moving approximately 5,500 cu. ft. of soil from one location to another or bringing in additional soil to create a level pad area.
ANALYSIS
Tentative Map
Subdivision Design
The subdivision design consists of five lots served by a private driveway with access from Date Street. Each lot will consist of one (1) single-family home with a two-car garage. As part of the Tentative Subdivision Map the homeowners' association, will be responsible for the maintenance of the private driveway, landscaping, and bio-retention area.
The proposed project would be consistent with surrounding single-family development and would complement the area. The subdivision design is in conformance with the City's Subdivision Manual, Zoning Ordinance and other associated regulatory documents.
Drainage
The proposed drainage improvements will consist of sheet flow along valley gutters that discharge the runoff into a bio-retention area. Additional Best Management Practices (BMPs) are included as part of the project design. The proposed project will collect the existing runoff and treat it in accordance with current BMP methods and discharge to the bio-retention basin located on the southwest side of the lot. No adverse impacts to the City's drainage threshold standards will occur as a result of the proposed project. The proposed improvements are adequate to handle the project storm water runoff generated from the site. A final drainage study will be required prior to issuance of any building permit.
Public Facilities
Sewer
The project site is within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista wastewater services area. The existing area sewer facility system has sewer lines along Date Street including an existing off-site 8" sewer main, along the frontage of the proposed project site. The Applicant will be required to submit a final sewer study prior to connecting to the City's sewer system.
Emergency Services
The terminus of the private driveway will be a fire department turnaround area. The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and approved the proposed turn-around radius. A private fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent to the bio-retention area along the southern property line in accordance with the requirement of the Fire Department.
Parks and Open Space
There is a recreation center and a park located near the Project site. The Otay Gym and Recreation Center is located .79 miles and Otay Park is located 1.06 miles northwest of the Project site. The Otay Valley Regional Park staging area is located at the foot of Mace Street, .88 miles northwest of the Project site. The Applicant will be required to pay in-lieu park fees pursuant to the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) Ordinance requirement.
Schools
The project is within the boundaries of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which serves children Kindergarten through Grade 6. The nearest public school is Otay Elementary School, which is 0.97 miles from the site. The project is also within the boundaries of the Sweetwater Union High School District. The nearest public schools are Castle Park High School, 1.29 miles, and Palomar High School 2.57 miles north of the Project site. The Applicant will be required to pay applicable developer fees based upon assessable area.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Project implements the City's Strategy 2.1, which provides policies, planning, infrastructure, and services that are fundamental to an economically strong, vibrant city. Furthermore, it implements the City Initiative 2.1.2; Foster Opportunities for Investment in Western Chula Vista, by developing a vacant site with the proposed development of a multi-family project.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact analysis are not required for small scale infill developments because they are located in areas that have existing city services and these small projects do not create a significant burden or a need to increase public services to serve these projects. Therefore, the estimated fiscal impact of the project is neutral or slightly positive based on the increases in assessed valuation of the property upon completion of the project.
The application fees and processing costs are paid for by the Applicant. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Locator Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution, PCS-13-01
3. City Council Resolution, PCS-13-01
4. Disclosure Statement
5. Project Plans
Staff Contact: Caroline Young