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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-13 PC MINS MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue June 13, 2012 Chula Vista, California CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL / MOTION TO EXCUSE: Members Present: Spethman, Calvo, Anaya, Moctezuma, Vinson, Liuag Member Absent: Felber MSC (Moctezuma/Vinson) to excuse Cmr. Felber. Motion carried. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 28, 2012 MSC (Moctezuma/Vinson)(6-0-0-1) to approve minutes as submitted. Motion carried. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Spethman ORAL COMMUNICATION: No public input CONSENT ITEMS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: - - 1. Public Hearing: PCM 12-07; Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for a request for afive-year extension of time to operate a storage yard for recreational vehicles on a portion of the SDG&E easement located at 1375 Broadway. Applicant: Broadway Palomar RV Storage. Background: Richard Zumwalt reported that the proposal is for afive-year extension of the existing CUP allowing the storage yard for recreation vehicles to continue operating. The previous CUP expired on April 2011 and the applicant applied for an extension prior to the expiration date, however, a letter from the property owner, SDG&E, was not received until February 20, 2012 authorizing the applicant to proceed with the extension request, after which the application was routed for review. Planning Commission Minutes -2- June 13, 2012 Staff Recommendation: ~ That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM 12-07 approving the extension of the CUP based on the Conditions of Approval contained therein. Public Hearing Opened and Closed. MSC (Moctezuma/Vinson)(6-0-0-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM 12-07 approving the extension of the CUP based on the Conditions of Approval contained therein. Motion carried. 2. Public Hearing: PCC 12-04; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the relocation of The Village Club Card Room from 429 Broadway to 271 and 285 Bay Blvd. Applicant: Harvey Souza dba Chair Spethman recused himself from the dais due to a personal and business Conflict of Interest. Background: Miguel Tapia reported that Mr. Harvey Souza submitted an application for a CUP for the relocation of The Village Card Room which has operated for several decades at 429 Broadway and is proposing to relocate to 271 and 285 Bay Blvd. The subject properties are within the Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) Zone and as such card rooms are listed as a permitted land use. The proposed building at 285 Bay Blvd. is a 10,240 sf building originally occupied by the Soup Exchange and currently used as office space by the Highland Company. The card room would operate 18 game tables, accommodating a maximum of 234 players at one time and will operate 24-hrs/7-days a week. A 52-seat capacity restaurant/bar is proposed and would serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, would operate until midnight and stop serving alcohol at-1:30 a.m: - - The applicant is in escrow to acquire the adjacent property at 271 Bay Blvd, formerly the EI Torito Restaurant, as part of the Card Room operation and proposes to use it as an annex building containing office space, employee lounge, training space and storage. This site's parking will be used to meet the parking requirement of 203 for all the uses on the two parcels pursuant to CVMC 19.62. A driveway and pedestrian path will be constructed to connect the two sites. An upgrade of the existing landscaping for both sites will be made consistent with the approved landscape plan and the building facades will remain in its current condition and will be refurbished as necessary consistent with the approved design permit. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 12-04 approving the Conditional Use Permit to operate The Village Card Room at 271 and 285 Bay Bivd. subject to the Conditional of Approval contained therein. Planning Commission Minutes 3- June 13, 2012 Public Hearing Opened and Closed. Commission Comments: Cmr. Vinson stated he visited the card room at its present location and was impressed with the security and service they provide. He also did a site visit on Bay Blvd and noted that the area is dark and uninviting in its present condition and stated that awell-lite, vibrant operation with security is a welcome change to the area's future, therefore, he supports the proposal to relocate. Cmr. Anaya stated that card rooms carry a stigma, however, he is encouraged to see that Mr. Souza's best business practices has done away with any negativity. He is confident that Mr. Souza will continue to be a good neighbor to future uses in that area, therefore, he supports the proposal. MSC (Vinson/Anaya) (5-0-1-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 12-04 approving the Conditional Use Permit to operate The Village Card Room at 271 and 285 Bay Blvd. subject to the Conditional of Approval contained therein. Motion carried. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: Eric Crockett introduced himself and stated that staff is intending to bring forward an update report on the proposed merger of the DRB and Planning Commission at an upcoming meeting sometime in July. COMMISSION COMMENTS: - - Cmr. Vinson reminded staff to agendize at the earliest meeting in July the appointment of the new Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2012-13. Adjournment: To a regular Planning Commission meeting on June 27, 2012. Respectfully submitted, 1 - _-1 cc, t Diana Vargas, Secretary t~ e Planning Commission