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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-26 PC MinutesPl nnin2 Commission 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 Page 13 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: )1 l Patricia Laughlin, Boar ,.Sbcretary Minutes Approved November 9, 2016 MSC: Fuentes/Zaker Motion Passed 5-0