MEETING DATE:
December 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
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FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 13-001-2 FOR THE SAN MARCOS HIGHLANDS UNIT 2 PROJECT BY KB HOME CALIFORNIA LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
APPROVE Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 13-001-2.
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Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Economic Development
Relevant Department Goal
Not applicable
Executive Summary
The final map is a subdivision of 45 residential lots, one private park lot, and one private street lot on a gross area of 8.10 acres. The map is Unit 2 of the Highlands Subdivision (TSM 13-001), a development of 187 single-family residential units will be located on 265.07 acres at the northern terminus of N. Las Posas Road, directly north of the Santa Fe Hills community in the College Area neighborhood.
Discussion
On November 15, 2016, the City Council approved the entitlements for the San Marcos Highlands Project, including a Specific Plan Amendment, Pre-zone, Tentative Subdivision Map, Ridgeline Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, and Final Environmental Impact Report (P13-0009: SP13-001, PZ 14-001, TSM 13-001, ROZ 14-001, CUP 13-010, GPA 15-002, and FEIR 15-001). On December 13, 2016, the City Council adopted the Amendment of the San Marcos Highlands Specific Plan (SP13-001).
After review of the submitted final map and the project conditions, City staff has determined that the final map is complete and in conformance with the Subdivision Map Act, the City of San Marcos Subdivision Ordinance, and the conditions of approval for the associated entitlements listed above.
Environmental Impact
The proposed Project/action has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be in conformance with an existing certified environmental document. On November 15, 2016, the City Council approved the entitlements for the San Marcos Highlands Project, including Final Environmental Impact Report FEIR 15-001. The Notice of Determination was filed with the State of California Office of Planning and Research as SCH No. 1999071007.
Fiscal Impact
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with the approval of this Final Map. However, the ultimate development of 187 residential units will improve the City’s property tax/sales tax base.
Annexation into the following Community Facility Districts (CFDs) ensures the project pays its share toward affected citywide services: CFD 98-01 Improvement Area 1 (Police Only); San Marcos Fire Protection District CFD 2001-01 (Fire); CFD 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance) with a Special Improvement “F-zone” Area; and CFD 2011-01 (Congestion Management).
Attachment(s)
Attachment A - Aerial Map
Attachment B - Final Map
Prepared by: Stephanie Kellar, Principal Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Isaac Etchamendy, Development Services Director
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager