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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/05/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday May 16, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Plan- ning Peterson, Assistant Director of Planning Williams, Port Commissioner Campbell This meeting was recorded by Celeste Gammon, Court Reporter. A tran- script will be available in the City Clerk's office. PRESENTATION BY SEDWAY/COOKE OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PLAN AND PROGRAM Tom Cooke, Consultant Mr. Cooke presented a slide presenta- Sedway/Cooke tion of the Plan, noting the geographic area for study and planning encompassed the land and water areas bordered on the east by Interstate 5, on the south by the San Diego Gas and Electric Com- pany facilities, on the west by San Diego Bay bulkhead line, and on the north by National City and the Sweet- water River, an area of approximately 1,410 acres. Of this acreage, 679 acres are original uplands or filled areas above mean high tide, 167 are in salt marshes and 566 are submerged lands. Mr. Cooke noted the ownerships of the acreages involved, and explained the existing conditions of the land area. He added that the primary aim of the Plan was to (1) protect irreplaceable natural resources for the enjoyment and use of existing and future genera- tions; and (2) to provide for man's use of the Bayfront lands and waters in such a manner as to recognize its unique assets and maximum benefits to the gen- eral public. Mr. Cooke discussed the basic policies of the Plan~-land use, transportation element, physical form and appearance of the area, recommended building heights, subarea policies and criteria, and the implementation program. Recess A recess was called at 7:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Councilman Egdahl arrived at this time. Mr. Cooke reviewed his recommendations for implementation: 1. Amend the General Plan. 2. Rezone properties in accordance with the Bayfront Plan. 3. Adopt appropriate portions of the Plan as specific plans. To finance the public portion of this Plan, Mr. Cooke recommended that the City prepare and adopt a Redevelopment Plan. He stated that there was no doubt that this area could be declared a re- development area under the State laws. Other areas of financing were then dis- cussed by the consultant. Paul Peterson, Attorney Mr. Peterson stated he is representing First National Bank Building Mr. Joseph Street, of Street Properties, San Diego Inc., owners of the three acres of prop- erty situated on the northeast corner of the intersection of Bayfront Boule- vard and E Street. Mr. Peterson commented that the Plan was an excellent report, and they con- cur with the recommendations made es- pecially that of %he land use in Area "D", with the exception of the restau- rants. Councilman Scott explained that these are "drive-in" restaurants. Mr. Peterson remarked that his client's property is now subject to a proposed rezoning and conditional use permit which will be heard by the Planning Commission on June 13, 1973. Plans for this property, and for which commitments have been received, are for a Denny's Restaurant, Motel-6, and a Standard Oil service station. Because of these com- mitments, his client has several objec- tions to the Plan, mainly: 1. The elimination of access to the property from E Street. Without this access, the three enterprises mentioned above will not come in. 2. Restriction of the type of signs. It is essential that the businesses be allowed freeway-oriented signs. Dorothy Rudolph Mrs. Rudolph questioned how the bicycle Planning Commissioner paths would be accomplished across the freeway. Mr. Cooke explained that they have not come up with a solution; however, it would be a policy to be pursued by the City in conjunction with the California State Highway Division. In answer to Mrs. Rudolph's question, Mr. Cooke discussed how Rohr traffic would be handled. Paul Whitten Mr. Whit~en asked whether the consul- Planning Commissioner tants considered the industrial- oriented retail sales in Area "E" businesses that would need to use the railroad and have proximity to the waterfront. 2 Mr. Cooke indicated that those uses would not be desirable in this partic- ular area, but that it should be office and business-service uses. Mr. Whitten questioned the affect the construction in the area would have on the natural habitat. Mr. Cooke declared that in the Plan, all the areas with habitat value have been avoided. The construction is mainly in the upland areas. Mr. Whitten then asked if the projec- tions in the Plan were based on having a second entrance to the Bay - in Sub- area "G" (boat launching facility, etc.). Mr. Cooke stated he took into consid- eration the possibility of a second entrance and also the possibility of not receiving approval for the entrance, and therefore recommended that the first priority should be to develop the north marina and maintain this as a boat launching facility. Swimmimg beaches In answer to Councilman Hyde's question, Mr. Cooke noted %he areas that could be used as public swimming beaches. Recess A recess was called at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Lane F. Cole Mr. Cole discussed the transportation Director of Public Works element noting that Tidelands Avenue was located by a specific plan, and to change it would take a public hearing. The Tidelan~ bridge over the flood con- trol channel has already been designed, and does not include any curves; there- fore, Tidelands Avenue would have to be moved slightly south to accommodate the curves and the alignment moved easterly. Mr. Cole discussed the aspect of the fresh water into the marsh area from the flood control channel. It would be their suggestion that the Corps of En- gineers be contacted to see if any water could be diverted. There will still be a rather substantial drainage area that will flow through the present Sweetwater River channel, and there is a question as to whether the rains will be suffi- cient to supply that source. Mr. Cole asked if the actual intent of the Plan was for Bay Boulevard to be a secondary arterial. Mr. Cooke remarked that they are not asking for a higher facility than that proposed by the State. Mr. Cooke and Mr. Cola then discussed the remote parking proposed for the island motel: the security problem and the convenience problem. - 3 - Jim Peterson Mr. Peterson noted that the present Director of Planning moratorium in the area expires on May 19, 1973, and recommended an extension of three to six months. He urged the Council not to take action on Attorney Peterson's request (on behalf of Street Properties) until such time as the staff has had a chance to present its report. City Cost City Manager Thomson discussed the proj- ect in terms of cost to the City. Motion It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and sec- onded by Councilman Scott that: 1. This report be referred to the Plan- ning Commission to set hearings for re- zoning of the area encompassed by the Bayfront study. 2. The moratorium in that area be extended. 3. The applicant be allowed to proceed in Area "D" and lift the moratorium, since the zoning is consistent with that Plan. 4. Refer this to the City Manager's office in regard to implementation for report back to City Council. 5. Report from Public Works Department and recommendations and to set appro- priate hearings on the Transportation Element of this Plan. Discussion Discussion ensued as to a date certain for the moratorium. Councilman Scott suggested the date be set "after the final zoning is adopted." Date certain included Mayor Hamilton stated he would include in motion in his motion that the moratorium be extended for three months (August 19, 1973). Councilman Scott agreed to the second. Discussion Councilman Scott commented that the people who have permits are going to be working under different criteria than that set up by this Study. He wondered if the Council could legally ask for a precise plan on those properties. Suggestion to motion Councilman Hyde suggested the staff be directed to attach the "P" zone to all zoning designations recommended to the Council for this area. Mr. Peterson, Director of Planning, stated that was the intent of the staff. Part of motion Mayor Hamilton stated he would make this a part of the motion - that all zoning designations have the "P" zone attached. Councilman Scott agreed to the second. The motion carried unanimously. - 4 - ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Friday, May 18, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. to begin budget delibera%ions. /~/ ~ity C ]~erk ~f - 5 -