HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC 1994-23 RESOLUTION NO. DRC 94-23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THEREBY APPROVING THE
APPEAL ON DRC 94-23
WHEREAS, on December 14, 1992, the Design Review Committee considered and
conditionally approved the site plan and architectural design for the proposed First United Methodist
Church facility located at 915 Paseo Ranchero, and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1993, the project applicant submitted a proposed plan
modification to replace a masonry wall with a wood fence along the easterly boundary which
separates the subject property from the adjacent residential area, and _
WHEREAS, on January 24, 1994, the Design Review Committee considered and denied the
proposed modification by a vote of (5-0), notice of said decision having been filed with the City
Clerk on February 10, 1994, and
WHEREAS, a duly verified appeal was filed with the Planning Department in a timely
fashion on February 18, 1994 by First United Methodist Church, and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from environmental review, as a Class 3(e)
exemption.
WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said appeal and
notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior
boundaries of the property at least 10 days prior to the hearing, and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00 p.m.,
May 11, 1994, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and
said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that from the facts presented to the Planning
Commission, the Commission finds that the proposed modification from a masonry to a wood fence
is consistent with other fencing in the area and will provide a durable and architecturally compatible
separation from the properties to the east is consistent with the principle of the Design Manual
which states that "Materials and finishes should be selected for architectural harmony, aesthetic
quality, durability and ease of maintenance."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby affirms the decision
of the Design Review Committee and approves the appeal on DRC 94-23 and thereby authorizes
' a wood fence along the easterly boundary as depicted on the plan accompanying the appeal, stained
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the color and maintained to the high standard represented at the hearing; all other terms and
conditions of DRC-94-23 to remain the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the applicant
and the City Clerk.
AYES: Commissioners Fuller, Martin, Moot, Ray, Salas, and Tarantino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Tuchscher (with notification)
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