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DSD Directors Notes 11-16-22CITY OF POWAY MEMORANDUM TO: Chris Hazeltine, City Manager FROM: Bob Manis, Director of Development Services DATE: November 16, 2022 SUBJECT: Director’s Notes HOUSING Affordable Housing Property Sale A home will soon be for sale in the Poway Meadows, an affordable for-sale housing community. The current homeowner submitted all required documents on November 1, 2022 notifying the Housing Authority of their intent to sell their home. The restricted resale price of the 4-bedroom, 2 bath home will be determined by a consultant. The Authority has elected not to exercise its option to purchase the property and the homeowner will be notified once the restricted resale price of the home is calculated. Marketing and application submission period of the home is tentatively scheduled to begin towards the beginning of December. Based on program requirements, all City staff and first responders, PUSD employees, residents of affordable housing rental units, along with a separate list of 358 individuals who elected to be placed on an interest list will be notified of the upcoming opportunity. PLANNING New Single-Family Residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at Sunset Point Road A Minor Development Review Application was submitted to construct a two-story 5,624 square-foot single-family residence with an attached 564 square-foot ADU and a 1,571 square-foot three-car garage on a vacant 4.8-acre lot located at Sunset Point Road in the Rural Residential A (RR-A) zone.  Building Permits Issued for Housing Development at The Farm On November 8th, building permits were issued for the Residential Bungalow Lots 157 to 160 north of the proposed fitness club (reference The Farm in Poway Specific Plan Land Use Plan): Residential Bungalow Lots 157 to 160 include: One Plan 1AR: a 1,933 square-foot single-family residential twin home with a 127 square-foot patio cover and a 441 square-foot garage; One Plan 1BR: a 1,933 square-foot single-family residential twin home with a 127 square-foot patio cover and a 441 square-foot garage; One Plan 2BR: a 2,474 square-foot single-family residential twin home with a 46 square-foot patio cover and a 430 square-foot garage; and One Plan 2AR: a 2,474 square-foot single-family residential twin home with a 46 square-foot patio cover and a 430 square-foot garage.  The project will retain the same architectural variety and compatibility with the surrounding residences.  The project is a 117-acre specific plan and includes 138 single-family homes and 22 twin homes (160 total units), as well as open space, agricultural, recreational, and retail uses. Building Permit for Demolition of a Single-Family Home at McKee Orchard Site On November 9, 2022, a building permit was issued to allow for the demolition of an 1,100-square-foot single-family home at 13667 Twin Peaks Road. This is the site of the McKee Orchard subdivision by Cornerstone Communities, which consists of 20 single-family homes and a street extension of Holly Oak Way. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FY2022-23 Citywide Striping Project   The contractor continues to restripe and place reflective pavement markers on Poway Grade from Espola Road to Highway 67. A weather delay was encountered, and completion of the project is anticipated by the end of this week.     Water Treatment Plant Caustic Soda Tank Replacement Project   The contractor has provided submittals for review, and they are looking into the possibility of substituting the proposed fiberglass tank with a steel tank. City staff will review the proposed substitution for schedule and cost implications.    FY2021-22 Annual CMP Repair/Replace Project  The contractor continues to clean the corrugated metal pipes. This week, a blockage in the pipe located on Taunt Road was discovered and the contractor will be measuring the blockage from both ends to determine the extent and proper course of action.   FY2021-22 ADA Barrier Removal Project – Community Park Project  The contractor is starting construction of the concrete pathway upgrades with an anticipated completion date of December 16th.     Reservoir Overflow Retrofits Project  The underground construction at the R-11 reservoir resumed this week as all parts have been procured.  The three remaining tank retrofits at R-8, R-9, and R-17 have been inspected and are currently scheduled for coating next week.     LAND DEVELOPMENT Patel Residence City staff received the first submittal of the grading plans to demolish an existing residence and construct a single-family home with an attached garage and attached accessory dwelling unit on Creek Road. Cole Residence City staff received mylar grading plans for the proposed garage structure at an existing residence on Eastvale Road. Grading securities and inspection fees have been provided. Ho Property City staff provided comments on the second submittal of the grading plan package for the proposed single-family residence at the northwest corner of the intersection of Poway Road and State Route 67. Sidransky Residence City staff provided comments on the first submittal of the grading plan package for a proposed accessory dwelling unit and recreational vehicle garage at an existing residence on Blue Crystal Trail. Pellegrino Residence City staff has received the submittal for a floodplain development permit to allow for an accessory dwelling unit to be located within the FEMA regulated floodplain on Beeler Creek Trail. Honda Service Shop City staff has received the submittal for a floodplain development permit to allow for a new fire hydrant, trash enclosure, screen walls and proposed landscape to be located within the FEMA regulated floodplain on Poway Road. Temple Adat Shalom City staff has received the application for the encroachment of new motorized security gates within water, sewer and drainage easements located at the existing worship center on Pomerado Road.  Mc Kee Orchard City staff has received the application for the encroachment of SDG&E conduit within a proposed water easement between the cul-de-sac at the end of Holly Oak Way and Twin Peaks Road. Ehlers Residence City staff has approved the request from a resident on Calle Colina to place driveway pavers within the public right-of-way.  The Farm City staff returned minor comments on the fourth submittal of the onsite precise grading plans for the subdivision taking place at the Stoneridge Golf Course property.  STORMWATER Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) Annual Reports City staff reviewed the first draft of the annual reports for both watersheds that the City is located within (San Dieguito and Los Penasquitos). Comments will be incorporated into the final documents and then submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board at the end of January. These annual reports cover two different reporting periods: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plans and WQIP strategy implementation; and October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for monitoring and assessment programs. INSPECTION The Farm Stoneridge Country Club Lane (G21-0001) - Grading continues and is approaching final grade in the upper lots of the Bungalows and continues in The Meadows near the intersection of Cloudcroft Drive and Tam O Shanter Court. The contractor continues to drill, break and dispose of rock in the lower section of the site. The underground contractor completed the work on the private force main in the public right-of-way along Boca Raton Lane. Form work for driveways, aprons, curb, gutter and sidewalk was placed along Boca Raton Lane and a small section along Indian Canyon Lane. The concrete is scheduled to be placed this week. The contractor began preparations to install new decomposed granite pathways and pedestrian ramps along Valle Verde Road and Grape Arbor Way. Prior to pathway installation, a tree needs to be removed and the homeowner’s association was to be notified in advance by Lennar. This has not taken place. Lamie Residence Heritage Drive (G20-0023) - The project is nearing completion. Work on trenching and installation of 4-inch drains around the home and tennis court continues. The contractor will install all drainage devices and will then place the remaining concrete walkways, patios, and all other concrete flat work. Fairfield  Poway Road (G21-0007, STI21-002) - Onsite work continues with the installation of waterline. The contractor has placed approximately 85% of the onsite 8-inch fire line and 75% of the onsite 4-inch domestic waterline. Thrust blocks were placed for fire hydrant tees, valve locations and in areas where pipes change direction. The contractor and inspector have begun coordination of testing for both watermains prior to acceptance. Work on the retaining wall continues and the final pre-grout inspection was conducted. The last grout lift for the wall along the rear property line was placed. Coleman/Griswold Residence and ADU Dos Amigos Trail (G20-0016) - The contractor completed the punch list work and a request for occupancy was approved last week. Poway Honda Inventory Lot Poway Road (MCUP 22-001, STI20-001) - Work on the inventory parking lot continues. Last week, the contractor worked on the property line wall, forms for the planter curbs and zero curb for the pervious asphalt areas. Sidewalk has been placed with exception of the ADA ramp where signal light modifications have begun. Footings have been installed for the new push button pole and pedestrian protective railing. SDG&E was onsite last week to perform the tie-in for the lot lights and determined that the existing electrical feed was not sufficient. SDG&E needs to upgrade the existing electrical equipment in the right-of-way prior to providing power. Poway Commons Poway Road (G19-0011, STI20-002) - Work continues to progress. Construction of the Plaza Park is complete with exception of the decorative tiles and signage. The contractor was allowed to use temporary power from an existing streetlight to energize park lights while waiting on SDG&E to install and energize a new pedestal. Work on one of two bus shelters on Poway Road has progressed and the main structure has been built with finishing touches scheduled. The new streetlights along Poway Road and Tarascan Drive are complete and waiting to be energized by SDG&E. Fathi Residence Orchard View Drive (G21-0015) - Work has begun and the contractor continues to import fill material. The owner was reminded that all fill material must be checked and approved for use by the project soils engineer or representative. The owner installed erosion control devices and has been performing regular maintenance. Lyon Estates Larchmont Street (G21-0013) (STI21-003) – Excavation continues on the bio-basin and keyway for Lot 1 and placement of over-sized rock in the deeper fills. The contractor completed the fills for the slope at the back of Lot 9 and grading work continues on Lot 10. A rock breaking hammer is being utilized and disposal is being done per the City’s requirements. The underground contractor exposed the existing storm drain on Larchmont Street. Once exposed, the contractor removed the existing pipe and began forming and placing the reinforcing steel for the proposed A-4 clean out. SCHEDULED ROAD/LANE CLOSURES Possible lane closure on Poway Road between Carriage Road and Civic Center Drive for work related to the Fairfield project. Possible lane closure and haul trucks entering and exiting on Espola Road, Saint Andrews Drive and surrounding streets for work related to the Farm project. Possible lane closure on Civic Center Drive in all directions at Community Road for work related to a City streetlight communication upgrade.