HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2009/02/11 MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Council Chambers
6:00 p,m, 276 Fourth Avenue
February 11, 2009 Chula Vista, California
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL /MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Members Present: Tripp, Felber, Clayton, Spethman, Moctezuma, Vinson
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Tripp
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 19, 2008
December 10, 2008
MSC (ClaytonNinson) (5-0-1-0) to approve minutes of November 19, 2008 as submitted.,
Motion carried with Cmr'. Felber abstaining..
MSC (Felber/Clayton) (5-0-1-0) to approve minutes of December 10, 2008 as submitted.
Motion carried with Cmr. Moctezuma abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No public input
CONSENT AGENDA: None
1. Public Hearing: PCC 08-24; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to
construct and operate a remodeled Arco AM/PM
convenience store (24-hour operation with beer and wine
sales) in conjunction with the sale of gasoline at 4498
Bonita Road.. Applicant: Mr,. Sudhir Patel..
Caroline Young presented an overview of the proposal consisting of the demolition of an
existing convenience store and fuel canopy, and the construction of a new 2,400 sf Arco
stores, a 3,180 sf canopy structure covering 6 fueling pumps (12 fueling dispensers) and
associated on-site improvements.
The Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study and determined that the
project could result in significant effects on the environment, however, revisions to the
project agreed to in the MND by the applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate them to a
level less then significant, ;
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt the MND (IS 08-14) and
adopt Resolution allowing the construction and operation of a remodeled Arco AM/PM
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convenience store (24-hour operation with beer and wine sales) in conjunction with the sale
of gasoline, based on the findings and subject to conditions contained therein
Public Hearing Opened,
Robert Faudoa, Engineer for the project, thanked the Commission for their consideration of
the proposed project and stated he was available to answer questions
Public Hearing Closed,
Commission Comments:
The Commission expressed concern with ingress and egress, and on site circulation due to
the narrowing of the driveways and the "No Turn On Red" at the intersection of Bonita Road
and Otay Lakes Road
Ms Young stated that the existing driveways exceeded the minimum width requirement of
24 feet, therefore, by reducing the width they would be able to meet the landscape I
requirements and still be able to meet all City standards as well as the fueling industry
standards for on-site maneuverability of the fueling trucks
MSC (FelberNinson)(6-O) That the Planning Commission adopt the MND (IS 08-14)
and adopt Resolution allowing the construction and operation of a remodeled Arco
AM/PM convenience store (24-hour operation with beer and wine sales) in
conjunction with the sale of gasoline, based on the findings and subject to conditions
contained therein with a recommendation that staff look into removing the "no turn
on red" sign. Motion carried.
2.. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on Development Activity.
Director Halbert gave a brief introduction explaining the format of staff's presentation and
stated that Mary Ladiana and Ed Batchelder would be sharing the presentation. The focus
points of the presentation would address the following: I
• Development Services Department reorganization
• Look at development permit activity from a site location point of view j
• Development permit activity from a workload perspective
• Community Planning efforts that are going on in the eastern part of the City, and
• Process improvement efforts
Ms Ladiana gave a presentation on the development permit application activity and stated
that there are approximately 100 active applications in process and approximately one third
of those are items that would come before the Planning Commission. Ms Ladiana noted
that much of the development activity is commercial related, industrial development, and
quasi-public, i e churches
Mr Batchelder gave a presentation on the advanced planning development efforts, i.e the _
Bayfront master planning effort Mr Batchelder noted that staff has been contacted by the
Nelson Trust who owns approximately 60 acres southwest of Main Street and Beyer,
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commonly known as the strawberry fields, The General Plan designation for this property is
Light Industrial (ILP) and although there is no proposed project yet, some initial discussion
will be taking place to begin to talk about a Precise Plan and some form of accommodation
for an industrial redevelopment for this site
3. ACTION ITEM: Nominate representative from the Planning
Commission to serve on the Pedestrian Master Plan
Working Group.
Chair Tripp stated that this working group is comprised of various representatives and
stakeholders, and a representative from the Planning Commission is needed, therefore, not
having had the opportunity to agendize and nominate a representative, he attended the kick-
off meeting of this group.
MSC (Felber'/Spethman) (6-0) nominating Cmr., Clayton to be the representative and
Cmr.. Tripp as the alternate. Motion car'r'ied..
The meeting was adjourned to a regular Planning Commission meeting on February 25,
2009.
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Submitted by:
Diana Vargas,
Secretary to the Pla Wing Commission