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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-09-28 PC MINS MIND-TES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 'OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA September 289 1959 An adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber at Civic Center, with the following members present: Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead and Adams. Absent: Member Guyer. Also present: Planning Director Fretz, City Attorney Kugler and Principal Engineer Harshman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Sparling9 seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the minutes of the special meeting of September 10 and the regular meeting of September 14 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING PUBLIC HERRING - Halecrest Estates Subdivision Zoning Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing proposed zoning and reviewed the original tentative map of Halecrest Estates and the zoning proposed thereon. He stated that the commercial area on the tentative map was for six or seven acres but the Hale Company has now requested some 17-20 acres of commercial which has approx- imately 2,000 feet of frontage on Telegraph Canyon Road. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. In answer to an inquiry, Mr. Ralph Lovett, speaking for the subdivider, stated that the two main streets entering the subdivision from Telegraph Canyon Road have a 10 percent grade and that any access into the shopping area from these streets would need to be by ramps. He stated there is approximately 45 feet difference in ele- vation from Telegraph Canyon Road and the next east-west street. He stated that, since submission of the tentative map, the Hale Company had received inquiries from concerns desiring more space than would have been available on the original map. He also gave the net area available for buildings, considering a parking ratio of four square feet of parking to one square foot of building. Planning Director Fretz stated that a t-en to twelve acre shopping center would be considered a second-class center rather than a neighborhood center. He pointed out that commercial zoning in relatively undeveloped areas should be based upon a market analysis of the potential and then zoning should be based upon actual needs Mr. Fretz _said that he has not figured the market potential but that the developer is asking for 18 or 20 acres and evidently this is the ultimate he feels that will be needed. He added that obviously less than half the need exists at present and recommended that the commercial zoning reflect this. Mr. .Lovett stated they would have no objections to eliminating commercial zoning on the west side of Halecrest Drive. Mr, C. C. Alley stated that he feels 12 acres would make a nice shopping center in this area. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed, G RESOLDTION NO. 134 - Recommending Precise R-1, RP-3 and C-1 Zoning for Halecrest Subdivision Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-Wit: AYES-. Members Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Stevenson NOES: none ABSENT: Member Guyer PUBLIC HEARING - Olivewood Acrea Annexation Zoning Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing proposed C-1. C-2 and M-1 zoning for the Olivewood Acres Annexation. This being the time and place as advertised., Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Vincent DeLucia, owner of property on 30th at Edgemere., stated that he feels the line dividing the proposed M-1 zone and C-1 zone on 30th should follow the river bed which is the property line, Member Sparling stated that the channelization of the river will no doubt necessitate adjustments to the zone boundaries at a later date. Mr. Fretz added that M-1 property can be developed as C-1, if Mr. DeLucia desires, the only difference being that the M-1 cannot be developed with any residential use. Mr. Fretz told the Commission that Mr. Craig Anderson, representing the Trousdale Company, had told him that they have no objection to the zoning proposal except they do desire some R -3 zoning across from the sanitarium on Edgemere, He suggested that since we do not know their request, the matter be left up to the City Council. There being no further comment., the hearing was closedo RESOLUTION NO. 135 - Recommending Precise Cpl, C-2 and Mil Zoning for Olivewood Acres Annexation Offered by Member Adams, passed., adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams, Stevenson, Sparling, Stewart, Harmstead and Weakland NOES: none ABSENT: Member Guyer APPEAL - Denial of Zone Change for 600 Block t'Htt Street .. Jadson, Inco The report of the findings of the Planning Commission in denying a zone change to C-2 for property on the north and south side of "H" Street, beginning 600 feet west of Broadway, was read. Member Sparling stated that he feels the property owners are ,just as entitled to rezoning as that property within 600 feet of the west side of Broadway, which the Commission recommended to Council. Chairman Stewart stated that zoning properties that are developed with high-standard residential units to comm- ercial, is not good zoning practice. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Adams and carried that the findings be approved as read and forwarded to City Council with the appeal. Members Sparling and Harmstead voted "not * Elmer Sorrenson stated that he realizes that a certain procedure must be followed in zoning matters. He stated that the original request for zone change had been denied on the basis that it would be spot zoning and that Jadson was lead to believe that if 2 the whole area requested commercial zoning, it would be looked upon with favor. He stated that at the first meeting this present application was considered, it was held over, but that objections were heard only for zoning of the south side to commercial and things appeared favorable for commercial zoning for the north side of the street, Mr. Sorrenson asked if the Commission had any suggestions for development. He stated that the property is not good for more multiple units in that the area is already saturated, and that they do not want to leave the land vacant, Member Adams stated that the south side of t'Htr Street would be entitled to commercial zoning as much as the.north side, but that he feels neither should be zoned for business® He stated that every property in the city cannot be zoned in such a way that it can be developed immediately, Member Stevenson stated that he agrees that the area is saturated with multiple units, but that the area has sufficient commercial districts at the present time. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING - Nancy Fitzpatrick - 430-!�32: 11Ftt Street The application was read requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow operation of a general office in the existing residential buildings on the property at 430-432 t1Ft' Street. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing, Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that the area is no longer suitable for residential use and that the proposed use will not change the appearance of the dwelling unit. He stated that sidewalk will be installed on the property- when the street widening project is completed, Mr, Fretz presented a plot plan showing all of Mr, Fitzpatrick's property and stated that he feels the use, if granted, should apply only to the two residential buildings, Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that the request involves only the two dwelling units. He stated that in the future he intends to develop the lot zoned C-2 with an office building and off-street parking. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Harmstead that the application of Nancy Fitzpatrick for conditional use permit to allow operation of a general business office in the existing residential buildings at 430 and 432 tPt Street be recommended to City Council for approval, subject to the following conditions; 1. That the character of the buildings remain residential in appearance. 2. That the sign be placed on the building as proposed in application, 3. Off-street parking be provided on site or adjacent to ,the property, as specified in the application. Further, that the recommendation be based on the following: 1. The granting of the permit will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, because the use proposed will not entail any noise, smoke, odor, dust or vibration; there will be no danger from explosion, con. tamination or fire; there will be no unusual volume of traffic. - 3 � 2. The proposed use is compatible with the other uses in the neighborhood, a fire station, postoffice, Chamber of Commerce across. 1711 Street and a miniature golf course adjacent on the east. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Adams, Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: Member Guyer PUBLIC HEARING - Lowell Terry - 600 Block }IFrr Street The application was read requesting permission to extend the existing Terry Trailer Park onto property fronting on 'IF" Street. Mr. Fretz presented a vicinity map showing adjacent streets and property cuts. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. It was noted that plans submitted were not adequate to determine access to the trailer court, parking spaces and location of proposed buildings. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously , carried that the hearing be continued to the next meeting so that the applicant may submit more complete plans for the trailer park and so that a representative of the owner may be present. LOGAN SUBDIVISION -• North of t°D'I Street, West of Hilltop Planning Director Fretz explained that this is not a subdivision as normally under- stood, He stated that PSr. Logan desires to divide his property into four lots, one fronting on Hilltop Drive and three fronting on a dedication of a half-street. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Stevenson and unanimously carried that the proposed division of Mr. Logan1s property, with the dedication and improvement of a half street as proposed, be approved with the dedication of a 1 ft. lot along the centerline of the proposed street. SETBACKS PUBLIC HEARING - Establishing Setbacks for Newly Zoned Commercial Areas A. list was read of the streets that have been recently rezoned for commercial de- velopment upon which setbacks were not changed. It was noted that the Commission proposed establishing a five foot setback along these streets. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Planning Director Fretz stated that an 80 foot right-of-way with a 64 foot travel® way would have 13 feet between curb and building line. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Stevenson,and seconded by Member Sparling that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that a five foot setback be established along streets in the newly zoned commercial areas following: - 4 "Et" Street - both sides, from the freeway east to Broadway "Ft' Street north side, from the freeway east to Broadway south side, from a point 310 feet west of Fourth to a point 587.5 feet east of Fourth Avenue. Z-TToodlawn - both sides from t'Ett to "F" Street Jefferson both sides, from REtt Street to Flower Fourth Aves- west side, from "F" Street south for 290 feet Third Ave. - east side, from "Ktt Street south for 1,000 feet west side, from RKit to "L" Street "L" Street north side, from Third Avenue west for 160 feet - ttHtt Street north side, from Smith west to Broadway ttGn Street ., north side, from Broadway east 99feet ,pl;rti - south side, from Broadway east feet . 3 bo The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead and Adams NOES: none ABSENT: Member Guyer STREETS & HIGHWAYS PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Master Plan of Major Streets - "H" Street, East of Hilltop Planning Director Fre tz explained the provisions for major streets and highways as shown on the Master Plan of Major Streets. He then pointed out that this hearing was set by the Commission to consider amending that portion of the master plan showing "H" Street extended eastward. He added that soge people evidently feel that the City of Chula Vista in approving the Pardee-Phillips Subdivision indicated that it is no longer interested in extending "H" Street eastward. Mr:: Fretz pointed out the extent of the right-of-way for "H" Street which the county has reserved for street purposes in considering subdivision maps. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Charles Butler, owner of property near the intersection of Hilltop and "H" in the county, opposed the extension of "H" Street, stating that "H" would run very close to his home and the value of his property would be destroyed. He stated that a quarter of mile .of homes would back up to the street and it is not needed for access to the high school and will not be interchanged with the freeway. Mr. Butler added that the development of a street in this area is very far in the future. He said he doesn't feel the city is being reasonable in holding up development of the area for so long a time;, that being on the Master Plan of Major Streets, it holds a cloud over his and other's properties. Mr. Lewis Fry, 505 Hilltop, stated that the Toaster Plan of Major Streets provides - 5 � for "H" to extend east south of the existing "H" extended and that Pardee-Phillips Subdivision did not make provision for it. He questioned whether or not this action actually cancelled "H" on the roaster Plan of Major Streets. He quoted minutes of the City Council which appeared to indicate that the city's intention was to extend "H" slightly south of its right-of-way west of Hilltop, in order to avoid existing homes, Planning Director Fretz stated that a master plan is only general and until a precise plan is adopted, based on engineering design, the exact location of the street is not binding. He said that the only may a master plan can be amended is for both the Planning Commission and the City Council to hold public-hearings and pass reso- lutions altering the original plan. Mr. . Fretz said that to his knowledge this has not been done. Member Weakland stated that he feels "H" Street should have been considered -when Pardee-Phillips Subdivision was developed and that if it goes east from existing right- of-way, it will make "through- lots" out of those facing Shasta Street in Pardee-Phillips He said he feels the P1aining Commission should recommend to Council that 11141hbe elim. inated from the Master Plan of Major Streets. Principal Engineer Harsl-man stated that the City Engineer feels the city has spent a considerable amount of money on improvement of "H" as far east as Third and that it has a distinct advantage for a through street over "G" or "I" because of its connection with,Montgomery Freeway.. He stated that there will be a problem in getting "H" down to the bottom of Rice Canyon, but it is not an insurmountable problem. Mr. Cyril Woods, 93 East Shasta, stated he feels running "H" through directly east will work a hardship on Mr. Butler's property as well. as those homes on Shasta,, He feels that some consideration should be given to providing a street to the east along the north line of Por. Butler's property. Mr. C. C. Alley presented maps of a tentative subdivisidn of Dr. Gidding' s property stating that it will be built in two units, the second unit, abutting "H" extended,being held off for later development. He stated that he feels it would take at least five years of the city gas tax money to pay for a span over Rice Canyon. Mr. Alley stated that traffic could be routed east on a street approximately 200 feet north of "H". Mr. John Malloy, owner of property near Hilltop and "H", protested the extension of "H", stating that his home would have to be removed. Member Harmstead. stated that he feels better access is needed to serve the vast area between Sweetwater Beltline proposed and Telegraph Canyon Road. Chairman Stewart stated that it has been pointed out the cost of condem- nation and improvements and also that the area is all in the county and cannot be de- veloped by the city. He stated that it appears the property owners are not interested in annexing to the city and that he doesn't feel the city should impose tine provision of "H" Street on the property owners any longer, Planning Director Fretz stated that he feels that a decision will have to be made sooner or later upon an access to the "core" of the .city from the area between the proposed Sweetwater Beltline and Telegraph Canyon. Chairman Stewart stated that some time ago a study was made on realigning "E" Street down into Bonita and the cost was estimated at $150,000 to ;1801000. Protests to an "H" Street extension were heard from Mr. Jim Dernall and Mr. E. Digitelli. Mr. Lewis Fry stated he feels the city will be forced to do somthir_g about "E" and First because of the interchange at Bonita. He also stated that if "Hit - 6 � Street were to be connected with the proposed freeway, it would actually make a "freeway" right through the center of Chula Vista, creating a by-pass. Member Sparling stated that he doesn't feel a connection with the freeway is as important asproviding access to the city from the area east. He stated the area will have to be provided access to Chula Vista if it is annexed and developed, Mr. Fretz stated he feels as much study should go into an amendment to a master plan as went into the initial plan and to date the Planning Department has not had sufficient time to make such a study. There being no further continent, the hearing was closed. Member Weakland moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that "H" Street be eliminated from the Master Plan of Major Streets for the reason that it is not in the city and doesn't appear that it will become a part of the city.. The motion died for lack of a second® Member Adams stated that he feels we need an extensive study on the matter and that six months delay will not cause a hardship to the proposed Giddings' development since they do not intend to develop Unit #2 at the present time, He feels the city should not abandon "H" Street extension from the plan without an alternate route. It was moved by Member Sparling and seconded by Member Stevenson that a decision as to the amendment of the Master Plan of Major Streets to eliminate "H't Street east of Hilltop be delayed for six months and the matter referred to the Planning Department for further study as to what should be done for access to the area east of the present city limits. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Sparling, Weakland, Harmstead, Adams and Stevenson NOES: Member Stewart ABSENT: Member Guyer CHANGE OF NAME - Jamul Street in Judson Estates #2. Planning Director Fretz stated that the Fire Chief had requested consideration of a change of name for Jamul Street in Judson Estates #2 because of the confusion of numbers. He stated that going cast from the Country Club area, Jamul goes through several new subdivisions, some of which have been developed and that going south from the Country Coub Area, Jamul goes through Judson Estates #2 which is presently under cons truc tion. It was moved by Elember Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the Planning :Commission recommend to theCity Council that Jamul Street be renamed in the Judson .Estates #2 Subdivision before houses presently under construction are completed, C 01,24UNI CATIONS Reauest for Classification - Kenneth Corley A letter was read from Mr. Kenneth Corley requesting classification of the manufacture of concrete block. The property which Mr. Corley proposes to use for the business is located at 316 "K", an M-1 zone. Mr®..Freta,explained the--ordinance procedure in classifying uses.. Col. Weisman, owner of the property, appeared and explained the hardship imposed on him by having his property split between two radically,different zones, Mr. Fretz submitted a map of the property in question showing how the zone boundary between M-1 and R-1 divides it. - 7 - Mr. Adams stated that the Planning Commission has indicated its desire to upgrade this M-1 areas as soon as is feasible. Member. Sparling stated that he feels the described use should be classified as M-2 because of the type of equip- ment normally associated with this type of business. Mr. Corley stated that their process cannot be compared to one such as "Hazard Block".. He stated that they actually manufacture "artificial stone" rather than concrete block and they do not use heavy machinery. Their equipment will consist of a cement mixer, fork lift, molds and a vibration machine. Mr. D. S. Bradley, a partner of Mr. Corley, stated that this is a new company and they are not looking 2or a long-term location at this time. When the business is large enough for expansion, it will be in another location. Member Stevenson stated that he feels it is similar to other listed M-1 uses and is no more objectionable. Mr. Bradley stated their equipment will not be any larger, nor as noisy as' that presently used in the machine shop. RESOLUTION NO. 136 - Establishing the Manufacture of Artificial Stone as an M-1 Use Offered by Member Adams, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to AYES: Membem Adams, Stevenson, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: Member Sparling ABSENT: Member Guyer Industrial Park Zoning - Robert Carlin Mr. Carlin stated that he has acquired M-2 property south of "L" Street, .-west of Industrial Boulevard and proposes to construct a 100,000 square foot building for `:_ LI lease. He stated that there are no restrictions in Chula Vista for off-street parking, planting, adequate setbacks, architeetural,control, etc. in the industrial areas and feels that desirable industrial development cannot be obtained without them. He sug- gested that the city consider either adopting restrictions on the existing M-1 and M-2 zones or create another for industry with restrictions. He stated this area can be developed into a great industrial park and he will go along with any restrictions the city desires.as long as his neighbors are required to do the same, The Planning Commission directed that Mr. Fretz confer with Mr. Carlin and report to the Commissi on. Improvement of "D", West of Woodlawn - Elmer Sorrenson Mr. Sorrenson stated that inasmuch as the Planning Commission recommended denial of a requested vacation of "D" west of Woodlawn and conditioned Bpproval of a trailer park for Hal Johnson on improvement of "D" Street, he mnuld like consideration of a reduction in setback along "D". He stated that the ordinance now requires 25 feet which seems extreme. The Commission stated that action on the setback cannot be taken without an application being filed., MISCELLANEOUS ,Director of Planning Fretz stated that again in October there would be conflict in meeting dates and asked the Commission to set the meeting dates. The Commission set October 15 and October 26th as, the meeting dates in October.. City Attorney Kugler stated that the Commission must soon decide their "regular meeting" date so that it can be establish d by resolution or ordinance as required, 8 _ Discussion of Home Occupation Ordinance City Attorney Kugler read the proposed definition of "home occupation" and stated that it was discussed at previous Planning Commission meetings. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Sparling and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set on October 15, 1959 for consideration of amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide for "home occupation". Amendment to zoning Ordinance - Creating R-1 Districts with Larger Lots The matter was held over to the October 15th meeting for consideration. Request for Zone Change An application was read for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 on the northeast corner of Third`Lnd ''D". It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the matter be set for hearing on October 26, 1959. ADJOURNMEUT The meeting adjourned sine die* Respectfully submitted, i• Audrey S shouse Secretary