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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/09/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 24, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hmmilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor M¢Corquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by the Rev. Bob Kettelhut, Community Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of September 17, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning property at 503-523 "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-3 to C-1 and a reduction of setbacks to 10 feet, for property at 503-523 H Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Kingston, appearing on behalf of the firm of Kingston, Laswell and Henry and Home Federal Savings & Loan Association, spoke in favor of the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1145 - Rezoning property at 503-523 "H" Street to C-1-D First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning the east side of Melrose Avenue, 120 feet south of East Rienstra Street - Saratoga Development Co. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 of property located on the east side of Melrose Avenue, 120 feet south of East Rienstra Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Dennis Wittman, President of Saratoga Development Company, spoke in support of the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. A letter was read from Princess Park Estates, Inc., endorsing the proposed zone change. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - Rezoning the east side of Melrose Avenue, 120 feet south of East Rienstra Street to R-3-B-2-D First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council go on record recommending to the Planning Commission that a fence be required along the north side of the property being rezoned which abuts the R-1 property facing East Rienstra Street. ~.~..~PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the residential and C-O zones of the new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on consideration of the new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to residential zones and the C-O zone, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Planning Director Warren reviewed the proposed zoning ordinance, step by step, through the A zone, R-E zone, R-l, R-2, R-3 and C-O zones. Mr. Frank Ferreira, 3715 Putter Drive, Bonita, asked more cooperation between the Engineer- ing Department and the Planning Department, and requested that improvements of a rural nature be allowed in the rural estates zone. Mr. Eugene Cook, representing the Building Contractors Association, proposed a minimum lot width of 100' for the R-E-2A and R-E-40 zones and 80' for the R-E-20 zone. He proposed an adjustment in the side yard requirements in the R-E-20 zone. He suggested that subsection G-2 on page 20 be changed so that the requirement for frontage on a dedicated street would be 60% of the required lot width. Mr. Cook opposed the requirement for a two-car enclosed garage in the R-E and R-1 zones. Mr. Otis Pemberton, representing the San Diego Gas & Electric Company stated that a 3' sideyard would create a problem on installation and maintenance 8f gas meters. Mr. Eugene Cook proposed that the minimum lot width for the R-I-10 zone be reduced from the proposed 70' to 65' ~a~id the minimum sideyards be changed to 6' on each side of the dwelling. He proposed 5' sideyards on each side of the dwelling in R-l-7 zones. Mr. Cook stated his Association strongly recommends anR-1-6 zone with a lot area of 6,000 square feet, a lot width of 50 feet, front setback of 15 feet, exterior side yards of 10', one side yard of 5', both side yards of 10' and rear setback of 20'. Mr. Erank Ferreira concurred with Mr. Cook on the R-l-6 zone in order to take care of the working man and enlisted personnel. On the R-2 zone, Mr. Cook proposed that the side yard requirements be changed back to 5' on one side and 10' on both sides. Both Mr. Cook and Mr. Ferreira requested that favorable consideration be given to allow the splitting of a duplex unit into two units for single owner- ships in the R-2 zone. On the R-3 zone, Mr. Cook requested that the proposed 1350 square foot area per dwelling be left at the 1000 square feet presently required. If this is not done he requested the formation of another zone which does call for the 1000 ~quare fee~, He requested that the words "Area Per Dwelling Unit and" be stricken from subsection G-1 on page 36. Mr. Erank Ferreira also requested that an R- 3, 1000 square foot area per dwelling unit zone be established. On the C-O zone, Mr. Cook recommended a front yard setback of 15 feet in- stead of the proposed 10 feet. Councilman McAllister was of the opinion that if hospitals are to be per- mitted in the R-3 zone with a conditional use permit, then mortuaries should also be permitted, but can see no reason why they cannot be permitted as a primary use in the C-0 zone. Mr. Joe Trammel, 1722 Oasis Street, expressed opposition to reducing lot sizes. No others wishing to be heard~ it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be closed on the zoning ordinance on contents up through the A zone and on the C-O zone. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing on the R-E, R-l, R-2 and R-3 zones be continued until November 5, 1968, at 7:00 P.M. and that the entire testimony given and questions asked be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and/or reconsider- atio~ for re~ort back, a~d that th~s report h~ co~pr~H tb~ nme that the ordinance necessitates in the event of a modification of the Commission recom- mendations so that on November 5 the report of the Commission can be received and final action taken on this portion of the zoning ordinance without further reports. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back on October 8, 1968, for adoption the necessary ordinance covering those portions of the zoning ordinance for which the hearing has been closed, with the amendment to the C-O zone to include mortuaries as a primary use unless in consulting with the City Planner in the draft of the ordinance mortuaries will be taken care of as a primary use in another zone that has not yet been before the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 4911 - Approving special appropriation of funds for purchase of certain tax deeded land in the City Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4912 - Authorizing Mayor to execute a grant deed for certain real property to Mr. and Mrs. Andres Torres-Campos Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4913 - Granting request for driveway in excess of maximum allowed - 768 Fourth Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR "H" STREET DRAINAGE FACILITIES - Gas Tax Project No. 96 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for construction of a major drainage facility along and across H Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR DRAINAGE FACILITIES AT INTERSECTION OF WOODLAWN AVENUE AND FLOWER STREET It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for construction of drainage facilities at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Flower Street. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR MAINTENANCE BUILDING It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the construction of a maintenance building at Greg Rogers Park. REPORT ON PUBLIC RESTROOM IN GREG ROGERS PARK Administrative Officer Ross stated that a study has been made by the staff in response to a petition filed at the last meeting, protesting the location of the public restroom facility being built in Greg Rogers Park. It is the recom- mendation of the staff that the restroom be left and finished in its present location. Alternate possible locations would be to move the restroom 120 feet, remaining within the area of elevation allowing gravity feed sewer provisions at an additional cost of $5,459, or to move the facility 300 feet east at an additional cost of $10,715.00. Mr. Joe Trammel, 1172 Oasis Street~ protested the present location of the restroom. Mr. Robert Brown, 1178 Oleander Street, submitted an additional petition of protest to the present location of the restroom and read a letter from a real estate broker stating that location of the restroom facility in its present loca- tion would have a detrimental effect on the value of surrounding property. Mr. Brown suggested that the ~a~r~k? be closed at night. Mr. Roy Fenstermaker, 1188 Oleander, requested that the facility be removed from its present location: Mr. Don Blackman, 1172 Oleander, requested that the restroom be closed at night. Mr. Frank Ferreira suggested that a cesspool and septic tank be used. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the restroom be moved 120 feet from its present location and that the City Engineer be directed to execute a change order for said move with the contractor. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the Council consider the feasibility and need of a joint workshop meeting with the Planning Commission, and perhaps Mr. Warren could schedule a meeting at the most appropriate time for the Planning Commission members. In connection with the holding of a talent contest in the City for the 200th anniversary celebration it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized to spend a maximum of $100.00 for trophies and other expenses. Councilman Scott voted No. The Mayor stated that the arguments in favor of ballot propositions "0" and "P" have been distributed to the Councilmen. He stated that there have been some recommendations for minor wording changes and requested that the City Attor- ney be directed to reword the arguments according to the recommendations and file them with the Clerk prior to the deadline. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the arguments in favor of ballot propositions "0" and "P"; that the City Attorney be directed to file the argu- ments with the recommended changes, with the City Clerk prior to the deadline and that Councilmen, if they so desire, hear the arguments prior to the filing. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council meet on Tuesday, October 29, 1968, and that the hearing on the zoning ordinance which was continued to November 5 be heard on October 29 instead. Mayor McCorquodale stated he has received a copy of the proposed San Diego County Air Pollution Control Ordinance and finds it outlines many controls on industry and business but exempts governmental units. He recommended that prior to the County hearing (October 23, 1968) on the matter that Councilmen study the ordinance and take a position on it. The Mayor recommended that the ordinance cover governmental units also. He asked that the matter be placed on the Council agenda for the meeting of October 22~ 1968. NOTICE OF MEETING A letter was read from the Downtown Association announcing there would be a meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 1968, at 8;00 A.M. at La Belle Pizza, 373 Third Avenue, to hear Mr. Robert Arnhym speak on the subject of the 200th Anniversary of San Diego. OPPOSITION TO LAKE IN CIVIC CENTER PLAN A letter was read from Miss Enid Hause, 1178 Cuyamaca Avenue, opposin~ the proposed lake in the Civic Center plans for the future. WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY A letter was read from J. A. Hodgens requesting that his offer to purchase Lot 10 of Palm Gardens Estates from the City be cancelled due to his being trans- ferred elsewhere. He requested a return of his $100 deposit. Referred to staff. REQUEST FOR STUDY ON RELOCATION OF RAILROAD TRACKS A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that a study be made on the feasibility of moving the railroad tracks to the west side of Inter- state 5 freeway, or to either elevate or depress the tracks in their present location in order to make an unobstructed access to Chula Vista from the freeway. Referred to staff for consideration. REQUEST FOR USE OF PARK FOR ART MART A letter was read from the Chula Vista Art Guild requesting use of Memorial Park at the corner of Third and Parkway for an Art-For-A-Song Mart to be held on November 16 and 17. A waiver of the license fee was also requested. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR PATROLMAN FOR TRAFFIC A letter was read from Bruce Marberg requesting that a traffic patrolman be used to direct traffic in the mornings at the intersection of Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road. Also at the intersection of Willow Road with Bonita Road. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the letter be referred to the Safety Cormmission. Councilman Sylvester voted No. REQUEST THAT DIRECTORS OF HOSPITAL BE ELECTED Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, requested that the Directors of the Hospital District be elected by the people. He requested that the by-laws of the Hospital Corporation be made public. P~EQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, requested that the 2.8 acres at the corner of Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road be attached to the purchase or condemnation of the 47 acres on Telegraph Canyon Road proposed for a hospital site. REQUEST FOR ACTION ON TRAFFIC HAZARD Mr. Fred Gelsomini requested that action be taken to alleviate the traffic hazard on "L" Street caused by pedestrians leaving Ratner's at the change of shifts. ADOPTION OF CIVIC CENTER PLAN IN CONCEPT It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Civic Center study be accepted in concept only, and that it be referred to the Planning Commission and the Community Facilities Committee for study. REQUEST FOR LONG RANGE PLAN BY CIVIC CENTER CONSULTANTS Dr. Aaron Mannis, 446 Jacaranda Drive, requested that the Civic Center con- sultants be asked to add to their plan and give details as to Just where to put all the things that they think belong in or near a civic center into one big package for long range planning. He suggested that the Council consider purchasing those properties which the Council has written off as being too expensive in view of the fact that the properties the consultants have suggested acquiring may be just as expensive. NOTICE OF MEETING Mayor McCorquodale announced that there would be a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and Community Facilities Cormmittee on Friday, September 27, 1968, at 3:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to study the Civic Center Plan. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 10:55 P.M., sine die. City Clerk