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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2011/08/10 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue August 10, 2011 Chula Vista, California CALL TO ORDER: 6:0834 PM ROLL CALL /MOTION TO EXCUSE: Members Present: Spethman, Liuag, Felber, Vinson, Moctezuma PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 9, 2011 May 25, 2011 MSC (Moctezuma/Liuag) (4-0-1-0) to approve minutes of March 9, 2011 as submitted Motion carried with Cmr Felber abstaining !i MSC (Vinson/Liuag) (4-0-1-0) to approve minutes of May 25, 2011 as submitted Motion carried with Cmr. Moctezuma abstaining, INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Spethman ORAL COMMUNICATION: No public input i i CONSENT ITEMS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: i 1. Public Hearing: PCM 10-17; Consideration of amendments to the EastlakeI II Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and associated Planned Community District Regulation fora 9.4 acre site at the southeast corner of the intersection of Eastlake Parkway and Fenton Street„ 6:12:03 PM Background: Jeff Steichen reported that the applicant, Jack-In-The-Box is requesting amending the PC District Regulations of the Eastlake II SPA to change the designation for fast-food restaurants from "N" (Prohibited) to °P" (Permitted) to allow a 2,481 sf fast-food restaurant with drive-thru to be allowed within a 9 4-acre, commonly known as the Kohl's commercial center, at the western-most portion of the existing paved parking lot for Kohl's, Planning Commission Minutes -2- August 30, 2011 Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM 10-17 recommending that the City Council 1) consider the Addendum (IS 10-OS) to Negative Declaration for IS 03-28; and 2.) approve a resolution for the Eastlake II SPA Plan Amendment and ordinance for the amendment to the PC District Regulations based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the draft Resolution and Ordinance Commission Comments: Cmr Spethman inquired if the proposal had gone through the Design Review Board. i Mr Steichen responded that the Design Review Board does not get involved if the proposed building is less than 20,000 sf, which in this case it is, therefore, the proposal was handled administratively by the Zoning Administrator, Public Hearing Opened. 6:21:25 PM Roy Pedro, Architect with PM Design Group, thanked staff and the Commission for their review and consideration of their proposal and stated he was available to answer any questions With regard to the design review, Mr Pedro stated they worked with staff and submitted design elevations, color palets and materials that were consistent with the Kohl's center design, They also ran it through the Kohl's review committee and they made a couple of minor changes, which were incorporated to the overall design, I Public Hearing Closed~~ MSC (Felber/Moctezuma)(S-0) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCM 10-17 recommending that the City Council; 1„) consider the Addendum (IS 10-OS) to Negative Declaration for IS 03-28; and 2.) approve Resolution PCM 10-17 and ordinance for the amendment to the PC District Regulations based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the draft City Council Resolution and Ordinance. Motion carried. I~ 2. Public Hearing: GPA 10-04/PCM 10-12; Consideration of Amendment to the ' City's General Plan; Amendment to Chula Vista Municipal Code: Title 19 and new Council Policy on Electrical Generating Facilities, establishing regulations and requirements for the siting of Electrical General Facilities within the City of Chula Vista„ Background: Ed Batchelder reported that in February 2010 at the direction of the City Council, staff, in conjunction with the Energy Generating Facilities (EGF) Working Group Planning Commission Minutes -3- August 10, 2011 prepared documents that, if adopted, will establish requirements and regulations for siting of EGF's within the City of Chula Vista.. Staff reported that when the City Council reviewed the MMC pecker power plant in 2008, it became evident that the City currently doesn't have sufficient contemporary regulations for Energy Generation Facilities What exists today is a General Plan Policy that talks about siting and staying away 1,000 feet from sensitive receptors; the other is a Zoning Code written in the 60's which states that power plants are allowed by right in the Industrial Zone. Council directed staff look at clarifying amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code. Stan Donn stated that the working group developed five categories for EGF's depending on I their scale, technology and fuel type He provided an overview of definitions of the five EGF categories; they are: 1) Base load; highest generating facility 2) Peaking; operate during peak hours and they cannot operate more than 4,000 hrs. p/yr, 3) Private; provide electricity for a single use property owner 4) Back-up & emergency facility; operates during interruption of electrical service from grid 5) ResidentialleveL Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution GPA 10-04/PCM 10-12 recommending that the City Council, 1) adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendments to the City's General Plan; 2.) approve an ordinance making amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and 3.) adopt a resolution approving a new Council Policy and associated tables -Electrical Generating Facilties, Commission Comments: Cmr. Felber stated the policy should have a sound, balanced approach with appropriate II regulatory requirements and not be prohibitive and onerous to anyone wishing to site one of these facilities He also stated he would have liked to have seen a more diverse representation of the working group, i.e., include stakeholders and developers who are in the energy industry in order to offer a different perspective. Ed Batchelder stated that before it goes to City Council for final consideration, they will be presenting the draft policy to all of the different stakeholders which will include people in the industry Cmr Felber stated he would have liked to have heard the comments from those in the industry in order to make a better informed recommendation to Council, Cmr Felber offered a motion to continue this item to allow staff time to shop around the draft policy and return with all of the stakeholders' comments and a more complete report Motion failed for lack of a second Planning Commission Minutes -4- August 1Q 2011 There was discussion and consensus from the rest of the Commission that staff conducted a thorough analysis and the draft policy as presented tonight is comprehensive, well thought out and sufficient enough to make an informed recommendation to Council Public Hearing Opened and Closed. MSC (Vinson/Liuag) (4-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution GPA 10-04/PCM 10-12 recommending that the City Council, 1.) adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendments to the City's General Plan; 2.) approve an ordinance making amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and 3..) adopt a resolution approving a new Council Policy and associated tables -Electrical Generating Facilties Motion carried with Cmr. Felber voting against it„ ACTION ITEM: 3.. Designation of new Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2011-12. MSC (Vinson/Felber) (5-0) nominating Cmrs Spethman and Moctezuma to continue serving one more year as Chair and Vice Chair„ Motion carried„ 4.. Designation of Planning Commission representative to GMOC for FY 2011-12. There was discussion about Cmr Felber continuing to be the rep to GMOC, Cmr, Felber stated he has serve for three years and presently they are close to completing the Top-To-Bottom review, therefore, for continuity purposes he proposed that he remain I until such time that the Top-To-Bottom review is completed and then the new rep could ~I continue filling the seat. MSC (Vinson/Moctezuma) (5-0) that Cmrs. Felber and Liuag share the appointment„ Motion carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Gary Halbert took a poll to see if there was any interest in revisiting changing the starting time of the meetings from 6:00 p m to 4:00 p.m. There was no interest in changing the time, Meeting was adjourned at 8:07: The Planning Commission will convene to a regular meeting on August 24, 2011 Submitted by: Diana Vargas, Secretar o the Planning Commission