Agenda Item Wording:
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Record Final Map - Request authorization to record the final map for Carleton Acres MDR subdivision, located on the east side of Shirk Street, one-quarter mile north of Riggin Avenue (50 lots).
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Prepared by:
Edelma Gonzalez, Associate Engineer, (559)713-4364, edelma.gonzalez@visalia.gov; Jason Huckleberry, Director of Eng and Building - (559)713-4495, jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council authorize the recordation of the final map for Carleton Acres MDR subdivision, located on the east side of Shirk Street, one-quarter mike north of Riggin Ave (50 lots).
Summary:
The final map for Carleton Acres Phase 1A subdivision subdivided 17.75 acres into 73-lots for low density residential development and 4.85 acres. Lot G of that subdivision is now being further subdivided into 50 medium density residential lots with the Carleton Acres MDR subdivision, a private gated residential subdivision.
The final map is ready for recording, all bonds, cash payments, subdivision agreement, and final map have been submitted by the developer, MCA, PROP, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company, as follows: 1) An executed subdivision agreement; 2) Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $42,222.00, a Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $21,111.00, a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $4,222.20; 3) cash payment of $343,414.27 distributed to various accounts to cover City fees; and 4) final map. All required items have been submitted and approved by the City prior to the final map being executed and recorded.
A Landscape and Lighting assessment district covering the Carlton Acres residential areas is being reviewed now and will be presented to Council for formation at a future meeting. As is standard procedure, the formation will be reviewed and approved by the Landscape and Lighting District Committee prior to being agendized. All new landscaping installed with this development will strictly adhere to the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
Background Discussion:
The Faithful Performance Bond covers the cost of constructing the public improvements noted in the subdivision agreement and the Labor and Material Bond covers the salaries and benefits as well as the materials supplied to install the required public improvements. As required by the Subdivision Ordinance, the Faithful Performance Bond covers 100% of the cost of the public improvements. The Labor and Material Bond is valued at 50% of the Faithful Performance Bond. A Maintenance Bond valued at 10% of the cost of the public improvements will be required prior to recording the Notice of Completion. The Maintenance Bond is held for one year after the recording and acts as a warranty for the public improvements installed per the subdivision agreement. The cash payment covers Development Impact Fees such as storm water acquisition, waterways, sewer front foot fees, and any outstanding plan check and inspection fees. The plan check and inspection fees are estimated at the beginning of the final map process and are not confirmed until the subdivision agreement is finalized. Differences are due in cash at the time of City Council approval of the map.
Pursuant to Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Visalia Municipal Code, the City’s authorization to record the final map is a ministerial action. Specifically, Section 16.24.080 limits the City Council’s action to the specific determination that the final map conforms substantially to the contents of the tentative map, Chapter 16, and the Subdivision Map Act, and provides in pertinent part that “if the Council determines that the map is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, the Council shall approve the map (emphasis added).” Disapproval based upon any other reasons would be outside the authority of the Council for this particular action. The Council may reject any and all offers of dedication in the final map pursuant to Section 16.24.080, and require that the City Engineer so indicate on the map, however staff’s recommendation is that the City Council authorize recordation of the final map and accept all offers of dedication as previously described in this report.
Fiscal Impact:
Impact fees will be assessed with the development of the land and for the 50 residential units.
Prior Council Action:
On Nov 04, 2024, Council authorized recordation of Carleton Acres Phase 1-A Subdivision.
Other: Carleton Acres MDR subdivision Map No. 5601 was approved by the Planning Commission on January 27th, 2025.
Alternatives: None Recommended
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to authorize the recordation of the final map for Carleton Acres MDR subdivision.
Environmental Assessment Status: Previously approved Environmental Impact Report for Carleton Acres Specific Plan project, certified October 2, 2023 (SCH #2021050418)
CEQA Review: Previously approved Environmental Impact Report for Carleton Acres Specific Plan project, certified October 2, 2023 (SCH #2021050418)
Deadline for Action: 11/17/2025
Attachments: 1. Aerial Map 2. Location Map 3. Subdivision Map 4. Development Disclosure