City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: APRIL 5, 2022 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARD: 7
SUBJECT: FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 37740 – LOCATED BETWEEN BUSHNELL AVENUE AND HEDRICK AVENUE, NORTH OF WELLS AVENUE AND SOUTH OF GRAMERCY PLACE ISSUE:
Adoption of the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Tract Map No. 37740, and acceptance of the agreement and sureties for faithful performance, construction of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with Section 18.220.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Adopt the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Tract Map No. 37740; and Accept the agreement and sureties for the installation and faithful performance of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with the improvement plans for the development of Tract Map No. 37740.
BACKGROUND:
When a subdivision is proposed to be created through the tentative map process, a final map shall be filed for recording with the County Recorder pursuant to California Government Code Section 66466. No proposed subdivision shall be complete until such final map has been filed for recording and the lots/parcels are legally created. Often the recordation allows developers to secure funding, obtain letters of intent, facilitate construction agreements, and/or secure permits to break ground.
The preparation of tentative maps can be lengthy and costly as developers must hire a professional consultant team to prepare the tentative map, prepare architectural drawings and elevations, secure financing, and in many cases, developers must investigate soil conditions, and/or hire biologists to consider environmental and project impacts. The Subdivision Map Act allows for tentative maps to be recorded within 36 months of final approval unless time extensions are granted before the map expires. The City’s Subdivision Code and the Subdivision Map Act allow for project extensions as noted in Table 1. This project was eligible for the 18-month extension noted as Item #6 on Table 1, but the project did not require it.
Table 1: Authorized Time Extensions for Tentative Tract Maps Item
Entity
Time Extension
Note
1 CEDD
6 discretionary one-year extensions
RMC 18.180.050(b)
2 CA
1 year extension for unexpired maps on 1/1/2009 and will expire before 1/1/2011 CA Code 66452.21
3 CA
2-year extension for unexpired maps on 7/15/2009 and will expire before 1/1/2012 CA Code 66452.22
4 CA
2-year extension for unexpired maps on 7/15/2011 and will expire before 1/1/2014 CA Code 66452.23
5 CA
2-year extension for unexpired maps on 7/11/2013 and were approved on or after 1/1/2000 CA Code 66452.24
6 CA
18-month extension for residential developments issued prior to 3/4/2020 and will expire prior to 12/31/2021 AB 1561
As part of the development process to subdivide a parcel into five or more lots in the RR-Rural Residential Zone, a tentative tract map (map) is required to be approved by the Riverside City Planning Commission. Once a map is tentatively approved, the developer/property owner must satisfy specific conditions for approval and recordation of the final tract map. The final tract map will be checked for conformance with the tentative tract map, the associated conditions of approval and technical accuracy and, when found to be acceptable by City staff, will be transmitted to the City Council for acceptance. Final tract maps requiring the City Clerk to accept dedications are presented before the City Council to adopt the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of the respective tract map.
DISCUSSION:
The subject property consists of four parcels on 6.75 acres, located between Bushnell and Hedrick Avenues, north of Mitchell and Wells Avenues, in the RR-Rural Residential Zone, in Ward 7. Tract Map No. 37740 is a proposal by Dean Cook of Bushnell Development, LLC, to subdivide the four parcels into a 22 lot Planned Residential Development, consisting of detached single-family dwellings, a private street, and common space. On June 25, 2020, the Riverside City Planning Commission approved Tract Map No. 37740 (Planning Case P19-0284), subject to the completion of conditions (Attachment 3). The timeframe for the Tract Map, including all granted extension is summarized in Attachment 5.
Staff has determined the developer has satisfied the necessary conditions required for final tract map approval and recommends the final tract map be accepted and approved pursuant to Section 18.090.060(C) of the Riverside Municipal Code. The Community & Economic Development Department (CEDD), Public Works (PW), Riverside Public Utilities (RPU), and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Departments have indicated that the following specific conditions for map approval and recordation have been satisfied:
Table 2: Specific Conditions Satisfied for Final Tract Map Approval and Recordation Dept.
Division
Condition(s)
Condition(s) Satisfied
CEDD
Planning
CC&Rs prepared and recorded
11/30/2021
PW
Land Develop.
Fees Paid, approved off-site improvement plans, bonds provided for improvements 12/08/2021
PW
Survey
Technically correct map, monument deposit
12/20/2021
RPU
Water
Water fees paid, bonds provided for improvements, water plans approved 11/18/2021
RPU
Electric
Electric fees paid, easements provided, electric plans approved 9/21/2021
PRCS
NA
Fees paid
9/16/2021
The Acting Community & Economic Development Director concurs with the recommendations noted in this staff report.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority No. # 3 – Economic Opportunity and Goal 3.3 – Cultivate a business climate that welcomes innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.
This item aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust - The acceptance for final approval of the map is a transparent process as it is presented to Council for final approval. Additionally, the necessary entitlements have been obtained for development of the project site with a Planned Residential Development.
Equity - This map approval is neutral towards this cross-cutting thread.
Fiscal Responsibility - This map approval is neutral towards this cross-cutting thread.
Innovation - This map approval is neutral towards this cross-cutting thread.
Sustainability and Resiliency - The development associated with this map will provide housing for future City residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Prepared by: Gilbert Hernandez, Public Works Director
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachments:
Map
Resolution of Acceptance
Planning Commission Staff Report - Conditions of Approval Bonds
Tract Map Expiration Worksheet
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