STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING - PLANNING AND LAND USE MATTERS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007, 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors North Chamber

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California

MORNING SESSION: Meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m.

PRESENT: Supervisors Ron Roberts, Chairman; Greg Cox, Vice-Chairman; Dianne Jacob;

Pam Slater-Price; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Items

1. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
PALA MESA HIGHLANDS; SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA 99-005), ZONE RECLASSIFICATION (R99-020), TENTATIVE MAP (TM 5187RPL11), MAJOR USE PERMIT (P04-024), FALLBROOK COMMUNITY PLANNING AREA
2. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY OF BONITA
3. / ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACT TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION OF BRIARWOOD ROAD AND SWEETWATER ROAD IN BONITA
(4 VOTES)
4. / PROHIBIT LONG-TERM RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAN MIGUEL ROAD, FROM BONITA RANCH COURT EASTWARD 1,300 FEET, IN BONITA
5. / 2006 MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN ANNUAL HABITAT TRACKING REPORT
6. / GILLESPIE FIELD – GILLESPIE FIELD PARTNERS, INC. – NEW AVIATION LEASE
(4 VOTES)
7. / GILLESPIE FIELD – UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL – NEW LEASE
(4 VOTES)
8. / APPROVE REVENUE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL LAW
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): REVENUE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH BRANCH AND REALIGNMENT REVENUE]
9. / EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND RAMONA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT RAMONA WELLFIELD COMMUNITY PARK
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): RAMONA PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE (PLDO) FUNDS]
(4 VOTES)
10. / TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11. / CANCELLATION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY SALE TO THE SAN DIEGO RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - HARBISON CANYON ROAD, HARBISON CANYON AREA
12. / CLOSED SESSION
(CARRYOVER ITEM FROM 6/19/07, AGENDA NO. 20)
13. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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1. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
PALA MESA HIGHLANDS; SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA 99-005), ZONE RECLASSIFICATION (R99-020), TENTATIVE MAP (TM 5187RPL11), MAJOR USE PERMIT (P04-024), FALLBROOK COMMUNITY PLANNING AREA (DISTRICT: 5)

OVERVIEW:

The project is a Planned Residential Development on 85.6 acres within areas C, D, and E of the Pala Mesa Private Development Plan to create 124 single-family residential units, recreational facilities, and open space. The project area has the (21) Specific Plan Area Land Use Designation with an overall density of 2.75 dwelling units per acre. A Specific Plan Amendment, SPA99-005, would combine Areas C, D, and E, establish a density of 1.5 dwelling units per acre, and remove the existing limitation on the number of bedrooms for Areas C and E. A concurrent Rezone, R99-020, is proposed to update the provisional variable residential zoning with no minimum lot size to the S88 Specific Plan Use Regulations with a net density of 1.7 dwelling units per acre and minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet. The “B” and “P” Special Area Regulations would remain to ensure compliance with the I-15 Corridor and Fallbrook Design Guidelines and the requirement for a Planned Residential Development. Tentative Map TM5187RPL11 is conditioned to require a Replacement Map to incorporate six of the residential lots into the main recreational area resulting in 124 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet.
The development footprint is 48.1 acres. Natural open space is proposed over 36.5 acres to preserve sensitive habitat lands. A 2.4-acre main recreation area contains a swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, open turf area, putting green, tennis court, and parking. A 0.4-acre pocket park contains a BBQ, picnic area, and open turf play area with benches. A 0.07-acre passive recreation area would provide a pedestrian linkage to the private trail that borders the natural open space for the development to the south. A public trail is proposed along Old Highway 395. Major Use Permit P04-024 would implement the Planned Residential Development requirements and would maintain the private recreational facilities, fuel management areas, and noise walls. The project includes improvements to the intersection of Old Highway 395 and SR 76, as well as along the project frontage on Pala Mesa Drive and Old Highway 395. (Thomas Guide Page 1048/H1)

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION
1.  Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment B) approving the amendment (SPA99-005) to the Pala Mesa Private Development Plan (Specific Plan) which makes the appropriate findings and includes those requirements and conditions necessary to ensure that the project is implemented in a manner consistent with State law and the County General Plan.
2.  Adopt the attached Form of Ordinance (Attachment C).
“AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY R99-020”
3.  Adopt the Resolution approving TM5187RPL11 (Attachment D) which makes the appropriate findings and includes those requirements and conditions necessary to ensure that the project is implemented in a manner consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance and State law.
4.  Grant Major Use Permit P04-024 (Attachment E) which makes the appropriate findings and includes those requirements and conditions necessary to ensure that the project is implemented in a manner consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and State law.
ACTION:
Noting for the record that errata sheets have been received as part of the record; ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No. 07-130 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SPA 99-005 PALA MESA HIGHLANDSBOARD OF SUPERVISORS; adopting Ordinance No. 9873 (N.S.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY (R99-020); and adopting Resolution No. 07-131 entitled: RESOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING CONDITIONS FOR TENTATIVE MAP NO. 5187RPL11 .
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY OF BONITA (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW:

On May 23, 2007 (4), a hearing was set for June 20, 2007 to consider forming Underground Utility Districts for Sweetwater Road Phase 1 and 2. The purpose of the Underground Utility District program is to improve the appearance of communities by undergrounding overhead utilities in areas of benefit to the general public. Board Policy J-17, Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utility Facilities, establishes a policy and procedure for district formation and program administration.
This is a request to adopt ordinances to form two new districts, Sweetwater Road Phase 1 (Thomas Guide page 1310, F-3) and Sweetwater Road Phase 2 (Thomas Guide page 1310, H-1) in the community of Bonita. That action is discretionary after consideration of public testimony.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Utility companies underground their overhead lines at their own expense. Funds for formation and administration of these districts are budgeted in Department of Public Works General Fund, $2,000 current year cost, and $1,000 subsequent year cost. No additional staff years will be required.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopting the following ordinances:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 89.307 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FORM AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 1, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 106
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 89.308 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FORM AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 2, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 107
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9874 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 89.307 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FORM AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 1 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 106; and Ordinance No. 9875 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 89.308 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FORM AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT FOR SWEETWATER ROAD PHASE 2 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 107.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACT TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION OF BRIARWOOD ROAD AND SWEETWATER ROAD IN BONITA (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW:

On July 11, 1995 (33), the Board approved placement of Briarwood Road at Sweetwater Road traffic signal in Bonita (Thomas Guide page 1310, H-1) on the County’s Traffic Signal Priority List. Construction of the signal has been on hold since then, due to Sweetwater Community Planning Group concerns about whether there was a need for a traffic signal.
Caltrans is in the process of constructing State Route 125, a toll road near the Briarwood Road/Sweetwater Road intersection. The highway project permanently severed access from Sweetwater/Worthington Road to State Route 54, and redistributed significant traffic volume onto Briarwood Road. This has made turning movements more difficult at the Briarwood Road/Sweetwater Road intersection, impeded traffic flow and caused increased delays. County traffic engineers have concluded that installation of the signal will enhance traffic circulation, reduce impacts associated with the permanently altered traffic patterns and improve access to State Routes 54 and 125.
The Sweetwater Community Planning Group considered installation of the traffic signal at their June 5, 2007 meeting and voted to table action on the signal until State Route 125 opens.
In order to help mitigate State Route 125 impacts, Caltrans will contribute $125,000 for construction of the proposed traffic signal. The remaining $175,000 necessary for the $300,000 traffic signal project is available from Road Fund fund balance.
This is a request to establish necessary appropriations, approve execution of the Caltrans funding agreement, and approve advertisement and subsequent award, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, of a contract to construct a traffic signal at Briarwood Road/Sweetwater Road intersection. Upon Board approval, Department of Purchasing and Contracting will advertise and subsequently award a contract for construction. Project construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2007 and be completed in Winter 2007.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are not budgeted in the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2007-08 Detailed Work Program. Proposed funding for this request is $175,000 from Road Fund fund balance and $125,000 from Caltrans. The total construction cost for the traffic signal at Briarwood Road/Sweetwater Road is $300,000. If approved, this request will result in a $300,000 Fiscal Year 2007-08 cost, no annual cost, and will require no additional staff years.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Find that the proposed project is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as specified under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2.  Establish appropriations of $300,000 in the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2007-08 Detailed Work Program for the Briarwood Road/Sweetwater Road Traffic Signal Project based on unanticipated revenue from Caltrans ($125,000) and fund balance available in the Road Fund ($175,000). (4 VOTES)
3.  Approve and authorize the Director, Department of Public Works to execute, upon receipt, Funding Agreement between the County of San Diego and Caltrans.
4.  Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to take any actions authorized by Section 401, et seq., of the San Diego County Administrative Code with respect to contracting for subject public work projects.
5.  Designate the Director, Department of Public Works as County Officer responsible for administering the construction contract, in accordance with Board Policy F-41, Public Works Construction Contracts.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisors Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board took action as recommended; and further directed the Chief Administrative Officer to:
·  Refer the Bonita Woods Drive and Briarwoods intersections issue to the Traffic Advisory Committee for further evaluation and recommendations; and
·  Address changes in grade at intersections to ensure that it is efficient and those traffic lights are synchronized with Bonita Central and Sweetwater Central.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Roberts, Slater-Price, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / PROHIBIT LONG-TERM RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAN MIGUEL ROAD, FROM BONITA RANCH COURT EASTWARD 1,300 FEET, IN BONITA (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW:

On September 20, 2006 (11), the Board adopted guidelines for Prohibition of Long-Term Parking of Specific Vehicles on Designated County Roadways with the understanding that guideline implementation would be a joint responsibility between the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Works. The guidelines are an effort to address long-term parking (storage) of recreational vehicles such as motor homes, horse trailers, empty trailers, trailers transporting boats, motorcycles, etc. in and around residential areas in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
The Department of Public Works, in response to requests from area residents, is conducting a pilot program to restrict recreational vehicles, specifically campers, from parking within the public right of way along the north side of San Miguel Road, in the Bonita area, beginning at Bonita Ranch Court eastward 1,300 feet (Thomas Guide page 1311, A-1). The community continues to have problems with long-term recreational vehicle parking. The vehicle owners park along this road after they’ve met their maximum stay at the nearby Sweetwater Regional Park.
As set forth in the approved guidelines, County staff sought input from the public and residents through the Sweetwater Community Planning Group. This matter is not a traffic operational issue, but is considered a community aesthetic and quality of life issue. Coordination through the Sweetwater Community Planning Group is essential to ensure a cohesive process and effective communication with all affected (residents, recreational vehicle owners, County staff and law enforcement). On June 5, 2007, the Sweetwater Community Planning Group discussed this matter and forwarded a recommendation to restrict parking to the San Diego County Traffic Advisory Committee. On June 8, 2007, the Traffic Advisory Committee recommended approval of the proposed recreational vehicle prohibition as part of their Consent Agenda.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this proposal are budgeted in the Department of Public Works Road Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Approve and implement the guidelines for Prohibition of Long-Term Parking of Specific Vehicles on Designated County Roadways through a pilot program on the north side of San Miguel Road from Bonita Ranch Court to a point 1,300 feet eastward. The proposed recreational vehicle prohibition applies to any type of recreational vehicle (camper, motor home, tent trailer, etc) intended to shelter or house individual(s).