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Wednesday, April 14, 1999
MINUTES OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Present:
Chair Willett, Commissioners Castaneda, Hall, Ray, Thomas, Tarantino,
and O'Neill
Absent: None
Staff Present:
Jim Sandoval, Assistant Director of Planning and Building
Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner
Rich Whipple, Associate Planner
Harold Phelps, Assistant Planner
Scott Arsenal, Police Department
Ann Moore, Assistant City Attorney
Elizabeth Hull, Deputy City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SILENT PRAYER
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Willett
APPROVAL OF MIN UTES: February 24, 1999 and March 10, 1999
MSC (Thomas/O'Neill) (4-0-2-0) to approve minutes of February 24, 1999 as presented. Motion
carried.
MSC (Castaneda/Ray) (4-0-2-0) to approve minutes of March 10, 1999 as presented. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No public input.
ACTION ITEM: Approval of GMOC Annua~ Report.
MSC (O'Neill/Thomas) (4-0-0-3) to approve report as submitted. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEM: Change in Planning Commission Regular meeting time.
MSC (O'Neill/Thomas) (7-0) approving change in Planning Commission Regular meeting time
from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC-99-31/PCM-99-09; Consideration of an amendment to the Rancho
del Rey SPA I Commercial District Regulations to consider allowing
self-storage facilities subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and
associated permit to allow a self-storage facility to be constructed at 860
Lazo Court in the C-1 Commercial District - Caster Group L.P.
MSC (Castaneda/Hall) (7-0) to continue Public Hearing PCC-99-31/PCM-99-09 to April 28,
1999. Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC-95-47M; Request to modify the existing conditional use permit as
it pertains to the conditions for hours and locations of alcoholic
beverage sales at the Universal-Coors Amphitheater - Ogden
Entertainment, Inc.
Background: Harold Phelps reported that the Planning Commission reviewed this proposal on
March 31, 1999 during which a number of concerns were raised.
Subsequent to the March 31, 1999 meeting, staff received a letter from the General Manager of
the Kobey's Chula Vista Marketplace indicating full support of Ogden Entertainment's proposal
to provide a beer garden area for swap meet patrons on weekends.
Both Ogden Entertainment and Coors Amphitheater support the requirement to limit access into
the Silver Bullet Lounge to minors unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian, as well as
the prohibition of minors in the pre-concert exterior beer garden. The beer garden will consist
of a temporary patio area behind the sidewalk, separated away from the parking lot.
The Police Department has determined that based on the proposed location of the exterior beer
garden behind the sidewalk, there would be no violation of the prohibition of alcoholic beverage
consumption in public parking lots. In addition, they have determined that an additional ABC
license is not required, however, a duplicate license will be needed for the exterior beer garden.
Lastly, the Police Department strongly recommends that 2 off-duty officers be stationed at the
pre-concert exterior beer garden and would subsequently be stationed at the Silver Bullet
Lounge. They do not see a need for off-duty officers at the exterior beer garden during the
operation of the Kobey's Open Air Marketplace on weekends and it does not need to be
restricted to adults since food and beverages will also be provided to minors.
Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC-95-47M
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed modification in accordance with the
findings and subject to the conditions in the Draft Council Resolution.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Tarantino asked if any consideration had been given to restricting selling alcohol
at concerts that primarily attract a minors audience.
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Mr. Phelps responded that he was not aware of the applicant's desire to exclude the sale of
alcohol during any specific concert or for a particular audience, however, the applicant has
indicated that they are not interested in setting up the beer garden for all events.
Commissioner Thomas asked for clarification on the requirement to have a private securib/guard
during the open-air market, not necessarily an off-duty police officer.
Staff responded that a private security guard would be provided, not an off-duty officer.
Commissioner Ray stated it is common knowledge that at other venues throughout the county,
the prohibition of open containers in public parking lots (i.e. for tailgaters) is not enforced and
asked if the City of Chula Vista pro-actively enforces this rule in concert events.
Officer Arsenal stated that this is a discretionary matter because if a disruptive incident were to
ensue which required an officer's involvement, then this regulation would be strictly enforced.
This does not mean that this regulation was never enforced during the last concert season,
however, limited manpower resources would preclude the City from taking a pro-active approach
in the enforcement of this regulation.
Commissioner Castaneda expressed concern with the beer sale at the beer garden starting 3
hours prior to the start of a concert and would favor reducing it to 2 hours prior to concerts. In
addition, he would favor any measure, whether it be through signage or wording in the
conditions, that beer sale at the open-air market is secondary to the sale of food items and soft
drinks.
Public Hearing opened 7:30.
Teddye Gentry, 5257 Solola Avenue, San Diego, representing the San Diego County Council
on Alcohol Policy, stated that SANDCCAP consists of community volunteers that are concerned
with policies that promote or encourage youth access to alcohol or pose health and safety risks
to the general public and for these reasons opposes this proposal.
Oscar Talaro, 527 G Street, Chula Vista, CA stated there are enough outlets within the City that
sell alcohol and did not agree with increasing the sale of alcohol at a venue such as this where
attendance is high and alcohol impairment poses a public safety risk. Therefore, as a concerned
parent and resident of Chula Vista he does not support this proposal.
Chris Bitterland, 2245 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA representing Universal Concerts Inc.
introduced from the audience other representatives from Ogden Entertainment and Coors
Amphitheater and stated they were there to answer any question the Commission may have.
Mr. Bitterland stated that with respect to concert events that attract a younger audience, it is their
policy to strictly enforce the requirement to check I.D.s before selling any alcoholic beverage at
any concert event regardless of the audience it attracts.
With respect to selling beer at the exterior beer garden 3 hours prior to an event; it is only several
times a season that this pre--concert activity will be used for some of the larger shows. The
objective is to provide a service and accommodate the fans who are encouraged to come earlier
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to avoid some of the traffic and parking problems that arise with sell-out concerts, and not to
simply sit around and drink beer.
linda Seufert, representing Ogden Entertainment presented photographs and reviewed the
location of the exterior been garden on a site plan.
Commissioner Hall asked how the applicant arrived at the 3 hours vs. 2 hours, for the sale of
alcohol prior to the start of a concert.
Jesse Collier, 30491 Avenida Estrada, Temecula, CA as previously stated it is primarily a matter
of providing a service to concert-goers who are encouraged to arrive early at major events, which
somewhat ties together with economics. Four hours prior to an event would probably be too
early and 2 hours prior would be probably be too late to avoid the traffic and parking
congestions.
Public Hearing Closed 7:50.
Commissioner O'Neill stated he supports the proposal for the following reasons: 1) the Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) and the City of Chula Vista Police Department are satisfied that the
proposal addresses any potential concerns they may have had; 2) his observation in other venues
like the Del Mar Fair, which is also family-oriented, has been that the beer gardens seems to work
well as far as restricting minors from consumption; 3) as a conditional use permit, the City is
always able to revisit this project if things aren't working out as it was envisioned; and 4) the
applicant's own reputation is what is at stake here, therefore, it is to their best interest to ensure
that everything runs smoothly.
Commissioner Tarantino stated he does not support the proposal based on a philosophical
incompatibility. As an educator who has too often seen the effects of drugs and alcohol in our
youth, he does not support any proposal that encourages the sale of alcohol because of the
mixed-message it sends our youth.
Commissioner Thomas stated that although he also agrees with Commissioner Tarantino's
statement on mixed-messages; based on the applicant's integrity and track record in its dealings
with the City, he is confident they will ensure that everything runs smoothly and that their desire
is to offer the community a top-rated, state-of-the-art entertainment venue.
Commissioner Ray stated that as much as he would like to see the VIP Silver Bullet Lounge open
to everyone after the end of the concert, he recognizes that this is a privilege that the owners
reserve the right to implement, however, he does not agree with the statement in the report that
says it would alleviate traffic leaving the concert, because the benefit would be so minimal it
would not make any significant impact. He does not support the exterior beer garden having
exclusive rights to sell beer outside of the main facility, but yet someone in the parking lot is not
able to have a beer to accompany their hamburger because they would be in violation of the
open container ordinance. Therefore, he does not support the proposal.
Commissioner Hall stated that although he shares some of Cmr. Tarantino's concerns, he is more
aligned with Commissioner O'Neill's statement and supports the proposal as presented, however,
he made an admonition that this project should be closely monitored to see what, if any, impacts
it creates.
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Commissioner Castaneda stated he could support the proposal with modifications. First, the beer
garden at the open-air market should be promoted as nothing more than a snack bar that happens
to sell beer, not a beer garden. Secondly, the sale of beer 3 hours prior to the event shou[d be
reduced to 2 hours. Thirdly, Cmr. Castaneda does not have a concern with minors being allowed
to go into the Silver Bullet Lounge accompanied by an adult before and during the concert,
however, they should be restricted after the end of the concert. His experience in other venues
has been that the atmosphere in these lounges are not appropriate for minors.
Public Hearing re-opened
Buck Martin, General Manager of Coors Amphitheater responded to Commissioner Castaneda's
proposed changes, lie stated that Universal Concert's philosophy is one of providing a service
to their customers. The sale of alcohol 3 hours prior to the concert is by no means economically
driven, but is driven by a desire to provide a complete service to the customer.
Mr. Martin further stated that he has worked in many different venues throughout the United
Stated and each jurisdiction has some kind of an open container restriction, however, the
enforcement of the restrictions is somewhat gray in all jurisdictions.
MSC (Thomas/O'Neill) (4-3-0-0) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC-95-47M
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed modification in accordance with
the findings and subject to the conditions in the Draft Council Resolution with the following
changes:
ao
The Open-Air Market
M-9 That the wording be changed from "exterior beer garden" to "A snack bar that
offers beer shall be restricted to persons age 21 and over unless accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian."
The Exterior Beer Garden
M-6 Add at the end of this condition "and at the end of 3 months, staff will review
the merits of maintaining the provision to sell alcohol 3 hours prior to start of a
concert vs. 2 hours and will report back to the Commission."
Motion carried with Commissioners Castaneda, Ray and Tarantino voting against it.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PCA-99-01, Consideration of an amendment to Section 19.58.147 of the
Municipal Code to revise standards and processing for large family day
care homes. - City initiated.
Background: Jim Sandoval, Assistant Director of Planning reported that due to changes in federal
legislation regarding Welfare reform there is a belief that a demand for day care facilities has
risen, therefore, in July 1998 the Economic Development Commission requested that the
Planning Department re-evaluate the Large Family Day Care Homes ordinance.
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The San Diego County Child Care Planning Council has identified the City of Chula Vista as a
"high needs community" in the South Bay area, and the greatest need identified is care for infants
and after school age children.
Staff met with Dana Lovelace, a Child Care Advocate with the State of California Department of
Social Services and she identified areas where in her opinion current City Ordinance is not in
conformance with current State Law.
The City's Child Care Commission reviewed the proposal in December 1998 and were
supportive of the ordinance changes and recommended staff look into a reduction in fees and
streamlining of our current process.
The Municipal Code outlines criteria which are based on State law which grants local jurisdiction
the ability to improve standards, restrictions and requirements as it relates to:
2.
3.
4.
spacing and concentration
traffic control
parking, and
noise control relating to such homes.
The following existing areas of the Municipal Code have been identified as not being in
compliance with State law.
The City cannot require noticing beyond the 100 foot radius.
requires noticing of up to 300 foot radius.
The City cannot regulate play area square footage or dimensions.
The City cannot require a block wall to attenuate noise
The current Code
It is the State's position that the City cannot impose standards on large family day care facilities
that would not normally be imposed upon a typical single family residence.
Additionally, the State agency expressed concern with the following:
The $3.50 administrative fee that is currently charged is somewhat prohibitive to those
who are attempting to establish a day care.
That the site plan submittal requirement is too complex
The current spacing and distancing requirement is too stringenL Currently spacing
between facilities on the same street is 1200 feet and 300 feet if on adjacent streets.
The typical spacing requirement for other cities in San Diego County is approximately
500 feet, and
The processing time is too time consuming and complex.
Staff believes a more efficient method of processing LFDC permits could be accomplished by
instituting the following:
1. Coordinate with the State Community Care Licensing agency and Fire Marshal to create
forms that are consistent, not duplicative, and easier to fill out.
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Current the State Advocate meets twice monthly with potential providers, and a City
staff member would be available to attend these meetings as needed to provide and
explain the revised handouts, application forms and procedures.
Simplify the site plan requirement, and
Streamline the process from the current 37 days to approximately 15 days by noticing
concurrently with routing to other City departments.
There are two areas that, although they are not State requirements the State Advocate has made
recommendations on, however, staff does not agree with them. They are:
That the spacing requirements be reduced to be more consistent with other jurisdictions
in the region.
Staff reviewed other communities and the survey indicated a wide range of distance
restrictions from no restriction, to 700 feet. In light of recent action to be more
stringent with this requirement, staff is not comfortable pursuing this unless specifically
directed by the Commission.
State law gives local jurisdictions three options for licensing large family day care
facilities:
a. by right - requires no permit from the City, only the State
b. grant a non-discretionary permit - allowing standard-type conditions without
the discretion of adding specific conditions to address a problem; and
c. a Use Permit - enables the City to add conditions relating to health and safety
issues, and also provides noticing to neighbors, which the other two do not.
The City currently uses the Use Permit process and staff is recommending that it be
continued, implementing new streamlining processes.
Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCA-99-01
recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the existing large family day care
provisions (Section 19,58.147) of the Municipal Code.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Castaneda asked if the $150.00 is an accurate reflection of the processing costs
and the City requires proof of certification from the State before a permit is issued.
Mr. Sandoval responded that the City does require proof of certification from the State, and the
processing cost most likely exceeds $150.00, however, for the better good of the community, the
City will absorb the extra cost.
Commissioner Ray stated that he would like staff to re-evaluate the fee schedule to be more
reflective of what the true processing costs; that the obtaining of a business license be done
concurrently with the permit processing; and that the noticing costs be incurred by the applicant.
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Commissioner O'Neill expressed concerns with the disparity in parking restrictions for any home-
based business and a large family day care. In addition, he does not support reducing the
noticing distance from 300 feet to 100 and asked what recourse the City has to maintain that
distance.
Mr. Sandoval responded that this is one of the reasons that staff supports continuing the permit
process as is because it at least grants the City the ability imposing certain conditions to deal with
some of the impacts that could be anticipated.
Elizabeth Hull, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the State believes they have pre-empted the
City in the noticing distance requirements from 300 feet to 100 feet, however, it is the City
Attorney's belief that the language of the statute is ambiguous and it would be a policy decision
to challenge the State in this area.
Ms. Hull further indicated that parking requirements is within the City's purview and can be
addressed through the permit process.
Commissioner Thomas supports staff's recommendation to maintain the current Use Permit
thereby granting the City the greatest latitude in having some say in the process, and also would
support any reasonable measure to challenge the State in its position on the noticing distance.
Commissioner Hall stated that his experience having served on the Child Care Commission, is
that this is a "hot" topic because there is a need for child care providers. The City needs to make
sum it is in compliance with State regulations and cautioned against being too stringent, however,
it is good that the City exercise its ability to legally maximize its input, which is through the
current permit process. In addition, Cmr. Hall asked if there was any history of complaints from
surrounding neighbors.
Mr. Sandoval responded that there are presently 23 large family day cares in the community, and
after checking with Code Enforcement they have indicated that no complaints have been raised
by surrounding neighbors.
Public Hearing opened 9:15.
No public input.
Public Hearing closed 9:15.
MSC (Castaneda/Ray) (7-0) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCA-99-01
recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the existing large family day
care provisions (Section 19,58.147) of the Municipal Code with the following
recommendations:
1. Add a sentence to Section 19.58.147 of the Municipal Code A. "The City will recover from
the applicant cost of mailing notices to properties within 100 feet of the proposed daycare
home;
2. Add a condition "1." stating that "a business license will be obtained concurrently with the
use permit"; and
3. Add a condition "J." stating that "at City's discretion, an annual review of the permit may
be done." Motion carried.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS-99-03; Tentative Subdivision Map for the Eastlake Trails, Chula
Vista Tract 99-04, involving 843 single family lots, four residential
super lots with capacity for 300 dwelling units, 3 open space lots, a
school and community purpose lots on 332.8 acres located on the
east side of Hunte Parkway between Otay Lakes Road and Olympic
Parkway. The Eastlake Company.
Staff is recommending that this item be continued to April 28, 1999.
MSC (Tarantino/Ray) to continue public hearing to April 28, 1999. Motion carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS-96-O4A; Tentative Subdivision Map revision subdividing Phase
Seven (Purple Phase) in Village One of Otay Ranch, Sectional
Planning Area (SPA One) into 447 lots; and amending the Otay Ranch
Phase Two Resource Management Plan. The Otay Ranch Company.
Background: Rich Whipple, Assistant Planner, reported that The Otay Ranch Company is
proposing to revise a portion of the tentative subdivision map in SPA One to implement the
recent amendment to the Village One Core area Phase Seven and to amend the Otay Ranch
Phase Two RMP.
The SPA One Plan, approved in June 1996, required 1,566 multi-family units in the Village One
Core, which was based on the Medium High designation of the GDP designation of 18 units per
acre. The GDP was recently amended to allow flexibility in the number of multi-family units
provided that sufficient multifamily densities were approved to support the light trail transit line
on East Palomar Street. The recent SPA One amendment approved 1,512 dwelling units,
however, the proposed tentative map utilizes 1,202 units.
Phase Seven is also modified to reflect the MSCP agreement between the applicant and the
resource agencies. The revised tentative map includes an expanded development area to the
south towards Poggi Canyon, and redesigns residential neighborhoods surrounding the Village
One Core.
Phase Seven is located south of East Palomar Street, west of Santa Alicia Avenue, east of Paseo
Ranchero and north of Poggi Canyon.
The proposed application subdivides 153.7 acres of land into a total 447 lots utilized for mixed-
use development including single and multi family, commercial, community purpose facility,
park lands and open space land uses.
The Village Core "Main Street" theme is now implemented along East Palomar Street with
diagonal parking fronting the commercial/mixed use area across from the 11-acre Heritage Park.
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Vehicular access into Phase Seven will primarily be served by Santa Helena, and Santa Andrea
and Santa Alicia off of east Palomar Street. Santa Andrea will be used as a public street to access
the Village Core.
Fieldbrook Street and Weaverville Street are proposed to provide access to East Palomar Street
to allow emergency vehicles access to isolated cul-de-sacs in neighborhood R-18 and R-48. Staff
also recommends the connection of Montera Street and Carnero Street at the northern end of the
cul-de-sacs and allow the applicant to utilize the smaller modified cul-de-sac design at the end
of those streets.
In the current design, the length of the cul-de-sac prohibits sufficient emergency response times,
proper fire suppression operations and multiple points of access for the Police and Fire
Departments. In addition, the current design of the cul-de-sacs conflict with the Otay Ranch GDP
goal for providing alternative points of access to residential streets and staff recommends these
connections to satisfy the concerns of the Police and Fire Departments and provide multiple
points of access.
Secondary access to the Village One Core will be provided on the south side of Phase Seven from
Olympic Parkwayand will bedesigned to accommodate emergency vehicles. This access road
is proposed to connect Fieldbrook Street and will serve as a connection to the regional trail
located on the northern Poggi Canyon slope.
Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner, reported that the recently approved SPA One Plan amendment
reflects the land use changes in the Village One - Phase Seven and adds the Village One West
area into the SPA One area. The SPA One Plan amendment and tentative map implement the
Otay Ranch GDP amendments approved by Council in November 1998. The GDP amendment
reflects land use changes that were contained in the tentative MSCP agreement between the
applicant and the resource agencies, they are:
The resource agency agreed to authorize the disturbance of sensitive habitat in the Poggi
Canyon area in exchange for preservation of land within Village 13 and 15. The Preserve
Map would be amended to reflect these changes by adding portions of Village 13 and 15
to the Preserve and deleting the Poggi Canyon area from the Preserve,
It is proposed that a revised ownership map be included in the Phase 2 RMP to reflect
current ownership patterns,
the resource agency agreed that the applicant need not restore Coastal Sage Scrub as
initially required by the GDP and RMP. However, ranch-wide resolution of the CSS
restoration requirement awaits finalization of the MSCP between the City and Resource
agencies,
the resource agency agreed that the applicant may disturb up to 25 acres of Maritime
Succulent Scrub before the GDP/RMP's requirement for MSS restoration is triggered.
The grazing of the cattle on the ranch needed to be updated to reflect some concerns by
the Wildlife Agency
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The MSCP agreement permitted development within the Poggi Canyon areas and deleted
development from portions of Villages 13 and 15. The proposed amendment modifies the
slope calculations for these Villages to reflect the agreement and the GDP amendment
recently enacted incorporating the agreement. The specific analysis relative to slope
impacts and SPA One is deleted because it is outdated.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Ray expressed concern with the street widths as pointed out in the Fire Marshal's
memo to the Plannning Commission and asked why not design the streets wider to allow the fire
trucks to go through.
Rick Rosaler stated that the Fire Department did a trial run to see if the street width was adequate
and it was determined that the streets work and there is sufficient turn around space in the cul~e-
sacs. The City in its adoption of the GDP saw narrow streets as a pedestrian-oriented feature.
What we found is that even with normal size streets, once the first fire engine lays its line, the
second engine will not roll over that line, so we feel that alternative access to the streets are
necessary and is why the emergency accesses are proposed at the end of the cul-de-sacs.
Mr. Rosaler indicated that going back to wider streets, in his opinion, would be a step backward
and would be a major change in philosophy for the Ranch, which is suppose to be pedestrian-
oriented. Furthermore, the design speed for a 36 ft wide street is 35 mph, and the design speed
on a 32 ff wide street is 25 mph.
Commissioner O'Neill stated that in his opinion, the narrower-type street is a better blend with
the alley4ype housing, and does not feel that narrower streets slow down vehicular traffic; to the
contrary, they can potentially pose a greater safety risk with children darting out from between
cars and not having the extra 2 or 3 feet buffer which allows the driver a fractional response time
to react.
Public hearing opened 10:10
Kent Aden, 350 West Ash Street, San Diego, applicant, stated proudly that much of the vision
for the Ranch is now on the ground and is exceeding our expectations. Otay Ranch has signed
an Olympic Parkway agreement that will shortly be going to Council whereby they are
committing themselves in excess of $30 million dollars to build Olympic Parkway.
Mr. Aden further stated that the Village Core is a key concept for Otay Ranch and the changes
that are before the Commission tonight greatly increase the viability of the core and commercial
area
Otay Ranch is committed to providing fire and police access to the project; we have added over
4 emergency access points to this project, we have cooperated and suggested that the fire
department drive out to the site and we are also still committed to the concepts in the GDP.
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The narrower streets are a key concept of the plan, and for the benefit of the new commissioners,
Mr. Aden clarified that narrower streets do not mean that we put less land into the streets; the
same exact right-of-way as other streets in the city is provided. What we did was take 4 feet of
paving and put it in the parkway instead, pulled the sidewalks back from the streets to create a
more positive pedestrian experience and bring that landscaping along the edge of the street. Mr.
Aden expressed a desire to do a workshop on pedestrian-oriented developments utilizing narrow
streets.
Public Hearing closed 10:20.
MSC (Ray/Thomas) (7-0-) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS-96-O4A
recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Subdivision Map (PCS-96-04A) and
resolution PCM-95-01C recommending the City Council approve the amendment to the Otay
Ranch Phase Two RMP and that staff clarify and address the concerns raised by the Fire
Marshall with regard to street width and the connection of Montera Street and Carneros Street
as emergency access points. Motion carried.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
Jim Sandoval, Assistant Director of Planning reviewed the items that are tentatively schedule for
upcoming meetings, they are:
A workshop on May 19th regarding SANDAG's 2020 Regional Growth estimates
A workshop on June 16 regarding economic development
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT at 10:30 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting of April 28, 1999.
Diana Vargas, Secretary to Plar~ing Commission