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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 26, 2016 Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Anaya, Calvo, Nava, Zaker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Fuentes, Livag, Gutierrez
MOTION TO EXCUSE Motion to excuse Fuentes, Livag and Gutierrez
MSC: Calvo/nava Motion passed 4-0-3
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Asst. Director of Development Services Tiffany Allen, Principal
Planner Steve Power, Deputy City Attorney Mike Shirey,
Verizon Representative Shelly Kilbourn
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
OPENING STATEMENT:
1. Approval of Minutes
July 13, 2016—Reconsideration MSC: Zaker/Nava Passed: 4-0-3
September 28, 2036 MSC: Calvo/Nava Passed: 4-0-3
2. GMOC— Planning Commission appointment FY 2016/17
The Commissioners elected to continue this item until there was a more complete
representation of the Commissioners. Re-agendize for November 9, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject
matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State
law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not
included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future
discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 26, 2016
Page 12
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you
wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
3. PUBLIC HEARING PCC -15-009 Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless
Telecommunication Facility (WTF) to replace an existing 31 -foot
high light standard with a 35 -foot high a mono -pine to be
located at 580 Hilltop Drive.
Applicant: Plan Com Incorporated
for Verizon Wireless
Project Manager: Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopts Resolution PCC -15-009,
approving the proposed unmanned Wireless
Telecommunications Facility, based on the findings and subject
to the conditions listed in the attached Resolution.
Associate Planner Harold Phelps gave a short slide presentation that included photos of the
location from various directions and location maps.
Staff Questions:
1) Is the 35' height consistent with others in the areas?
A) Some others in the area reach as tall as 40-45 feet.
2) Will the monopine look the same, but just be taller?
A) It will go from looking like a light pole to a full monopine (with treelike leaves)
3) Noticed a letter from a resident — please explain.
A) The resident supports the replacement, but is concerned with the batteries and buried
diesel fuel tank in close proximity to the property and the future proliferation.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Verizon Representative Shelly Kilbourn stated that the monopine would allow Verizon to
expand the capacity to accommodate more people needing data. The height — at 35 feet —
will allow for the branches of the "monopine" tree. She is there to answer any questions.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Planning Commission Minutes
October 26, 2016
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COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS
Zaker, This monopine seems to be a step tip from the one already installed. Have thero
been any reports of vandalism?
Kilbourn: Luckily, there has been no vandalism.
Motion to Approve: Zaker/Nava
Motion passed: 4-0-3
4. The Developer requested that this item be continued until November 9, 2016.
DR15-0031; Design Review consideration of two apartments behind an existing single-
family house. Proposal is located at 443 G. Street in the. Residential Apartment (R-3)
Zone.
Applicant: Timothy P. Jones, Architect,
on behalf of Eric Ciprian Investments.
Project Manager: Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt the Resolutions approving
.the proposed project, based on the findings and subject to the
conditions contained therein.
OTHER BUSINESS
S. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
There were none
6. COMMISSIONERS' /BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were name
ADJOURNMENT at 6:20 p.m. to the regular meeting on November 9, 2016 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in Chula Vista,
California.
Mlir�utes submitted by:
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Patricia Laughlin, Boar ,.Sbcretary
Minutes Approved November 9, 2016
MSC: Fuentes/Zaker
Motion Passed 5-0