TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND CASH DEPOSITS FOR FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 73078 FOR A THIRTY-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. APPLICANT - CLAREMONT CONDO DEVELOPMENT, L.P.
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SUMMARY
The sub-divider of Tract Map No. 73078 has completed all subdivision improvements along Colby Circle and Indian Hill Boulevard required with the approval of the map. The sub-divider requests the City Council accept and approve the required public improvements and release the remaining applicable improvement cash deposits associated with the tract.
The final cash deposit that will be refunded is for the Colby Circle streetlights. All other applicable improvement bonds and cash deposits associated with Tract Map No. 73078 have been released to the sub-divider.
Staff finds the required improvements have been constructed, consistent with approved plans, there are no further required improvements, and all inspections are complete. Therefore, it is appropriate to release the applicable improvement securities at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the public improvements and release the applicable improvement bonds and cash deposits for Final Tract Map No. 73078.
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ALTERNATIVE TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The sub-divider provided bonds for the required public improvements for the Tract Map No.73078, a 30-unit housing component of the Old School House Specific Plan. The required public improvements were completed in phases consistent with the development of the project within the Specific Plan. Improvement bonds may be released once the improvements authorized by the associated public works permit have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. All other applicable improvement bonds and cash deposits associated with Tract Map No. 73078 have been completed, inspected, and released to the sub-divider.
The remaining cash deposit listed below will be refunded to the sub-divider as a result of this City Council action:
• Colby Circle - South Street Lights Total: $30,000
The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated at $1,474 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Development Department.
ANALYSIS
Tract Map No. 73078 is located at 501 North Indian Hill Boulevard and creates one residential lot for 30 condominium units. While subdivided as a condominium map, the 30-unit project is currently used as a rental housing project. A copy of the submitted final map, which illustrates the parcel location and configuration, is included as an Attachment to this report.
Improvement bonds and cash deposits were provided with the approval of the map. The developer has completed all required public improvements and now requests the release of bonds and cash deposits.
Map Review
The City Council approved the Final Map for Tract Map 73078 on June 25, 2019.
Public Improvements
As part of the map requirements, the sub-divider has constructed improvements both on-site and within the public right-of-way, along Colby Circle, Indian Hill Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. Improvements within the public right-of-way include, but are not limited to, handicap ramps, sidewalks, curb and gutters, streetlights, and landscaping.
As part of the required improvements, the sub-divider constructed sidewalk improvements and handicap ramps along Colby Circle. Additional improvements included the installation of stop signs at the Colby Circle bend at the intersection with the newly constructed private road, sidewalk repairs, and driveway improvements as needed to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. These improvements have been inspected and accepted, and the posted bonds have been released.
In addition, bonds previously released were posted for the construction of sidewalks, ADA ramps, streetlight installation, and driveway reconstruction to meet accessibility standards along Indian Hill Boulevard.
As part of the map entitlement process, the applicant was required to pay the City a fair share contribution for the installation of improvements on Foothill Boulevard, which were implemented by the City with the Foothill Master Plan Complete Streets Capital Improvement Project.
These improvements have been completed and are consistent with the approved plans and associated public works permits. The City has inspected the installation of these improvements, and the tract map does not require any additional public improvements.
To close the project, the developer now asks for the release of the remainder of the cash deposit and bonds that were provided with the map's approval. Once released, those improvements will be under warranty for one year following City Council acceptance.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Sustainable City Plan and the General Plan.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Brad Johnson Jasmin Hurtado
Community Development Director Associate Engineer
Reviewed by:
Maria Tipping
City Engineer
Attachment:
Tract Map 73078