HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-27 PC MINS MINUTES OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
6:00 p,m, Public Services Building
Wednesday, October 27, 2004 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista
ROLL CALL/ MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Present: Commissioners Cortes, Madrid, Felber, Hall, O'Neill
Absent: Commissioners Hom and Castaneda
Staff Present: Luis Hernandez, Development Planning Manager
Michael Walker, Associate Planner
Dave Hanson, Deputy City Attorney I ;
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SILENT PRAYER
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Cortes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No public input.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS 05-11; Consideration of a Tentative Subdivision
Map to convert a 48-unit apartment complex into 48
condominium units located at 321 Rancho Drive„
MSC (Hall/O'Neill) (5-0-2-0) that the public hearing be opened and continued to
November 10, 2004. Motion carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial SPA Plan
amendment updating the Public Facilities Finance
Plan and Air Quality Improvement Plan, Tentative
Subdivision Map for FC-1 and Conditional Use
Permit for a Multiplex Movie Theater.
MSC (Hall/Felber) (5-0-2-0) that the public hearing be opened and continued to
November 10, 2004. Motion carried.
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3.. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration IS
05-50 and SUPS O4-03 and ZAV 04-12 to allow the
expansion and operation of an existing service
station located at 3205 Main Street.
Background: Michael Walker, project manager reported that the proposal calls for
the expansion and operation of an existing service station located at 3205 Main
Street, within the Southwest Redevelopment Area and Montgomery Specific Plan
area, Currently, the site operates a service station that contains three gas pumps
with canopies for autos and a convenience store, The expansion will add five gas
pumps with canopies for autos; three diesel pumps with canopies; and the expansion
of the existing convenience store, which will include an office on the second floor,
The Variance is to allow the expanded fuel pump canopies to encroach into the
required front and exterior side yard setbacks and a reduction of the 15-foot
landscape buffer requirement of the Montgomery Specific Plan,
The surrounding uses include the Animal Shelter to the southwest, a liquor store to
the west, a small retail center to the north, a small used auto sales lot to the west, and
a radiator repair shop to the south.
The traffic impact study determined that the project would contribute a net increase in
traffic, however, the Mitigated Negative Declaration concluded that the project would
operate with acceptable levels of service..
Staff Recommendation:
That the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration IS 05-50 and
Resolution SUPS O4-03 /ZAV 04-12, approving a Special Use Permit and Zone
Variance based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein,
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Commission Comments:
Cmr. O'Neill stated that he would like to add a condition requiring that the restrooms
remain opened for clientele use during operating hours,
Cmr, O'Neill also inquired if any discussion was held regarding closing the two corner
driveways fronting Main Street and Beyer Way.
Mr. Hernandez responded that this matter was discussed, and upon the traffic
engineer's analysis, concluding that the driveways pose no traffic concerns, it was
determined that they should remain.
Cmr., Hall commended the applicant for his proposal, which is in step with the
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enhancements that are envisioned for that corridor in the Southwest Redevelopment
Area.
Cmr„ Cortes inquired if there was any type of fence or barrier planned for the back-
alley area.
Toby Halal, architect for the project, responded that there is a proposed 6-foot high
masonry fence along that property line that will include shrubbery and trees that will
help buffer that area..
Public Hearing Opened 6:20„
The applicant stated he was available to answer any questions from the Commission
and thanked them for their consideration of his proposal,
Public Hearing Closed 6:23.
MSC (O'Neill/Felber) (5-0-2-0) that the Planning Commission:
• adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration IS 05-50;
• approve Special Use Permit 04-03 based on the findings and subject to the
conditions found in the resolution; including a condition that the
restrooms remain open for public use during hours of operation and the
additional language regarding compliance with the sign ordinance; and
• recommend that the Redevelopment Agency approve a variance from the
Montgomery Specific Plan requirements regarding encroachment into the
setbacks, based on the findings contained in the draft resolution.
Motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr Hernandez reviewed the upcoming calendar for Planning Commission meetings and
reminded the Commission that a Joint City Council /Planning Commission meeting is
being worked on for November 17th regarding downtown redevelopment.
ADJOURNMENT at 6:45 p m to the Planning Commission meeting of November 10,
2004.
Diana Vargas, S retaryto Planning Commission