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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-11-02 PC MINS MINUTES OF A. REGUTAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE . CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA. November 22 1959 A 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, Adams and Guyer. Absent: none® Also present: Director of Planning Fretz and City Attorney Kugler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member.Harmstead, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of October 26, 1959 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. ZONING PUBLIC HEARING - Northeast Corner Third and "Lt' - R►-1 to C-2 The application was read requesting C-2 zoning for that property on the northeast corner of Third and "Lt' Street. Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing residential lots adjacent to the subject property on the east and showing zoning of adjacent property, This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the- hearing. Protests were heard from Mr. Ira Skinner, 262 "L" Street and Mr. H, E. Sullivan, 256 "LnStreet, with regard to the 224 foot depth of the proposed commercial zoning and possibility of commercial development fronting on "L" Streeto Planning Director Fretz said that he felt the city does have a responsibility to the people due to the relationship of their property and to the fact that this property was zoned R-1 when they purchased their homes. He added that it is his understanding that this request has been made primarily for the purpose of constructing a service station and that ordinarily such uses do not require this large an areas Mr. Carl Jaeger, who intends to develop a service station on the property, stated that their lease involves only a 125 foot square at the intersection. There being no further comment, the hearing was; closed. It was moved by Member Sparling that the hearing be continued to November 16th for further study as to the possibility of zoning only a portion of the property to commercial. Chairman Stewart rescinded the order to close the hearings Member Sparlingts motion was seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING d Moss, Naples and Alpine - R-1 to C-2 The application was read requesting change of zone from R-1 to C-2 for the property at the intersection of Moss, Naples and Alpine. Planning Director Fretz presented a map showing the property under consideration and the surrounding zoning and devel� opment o This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Frank Ferreira, applicant, stated that because the property abuts a street on all three sides, the cost of public improvements prohibits its development for single family dwellings. Mr. Bob Gans, 129 Naples, submitted a petition signed by 62 prop. erty owners in the city and county, protesting the change of zone$ He stated that he and his neighbors feel it is not the proper location for commercial zoning. Further protests were heard from Mr. 'R. G. Dickson, 1092 Alpine; Mr, Leslie Rice, 138 Moss; Mr. Martin Jorgensen, 119 Naples; Mrs. George Lorenz, 116 Moss; Mr. Richard Sisemore, 111 Naples; and Mrs. Barbara Schrader, 137 Naples. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Harmstead that the application for rezoning the property at the intersection of Moss and Naples from R-1 to Cpl be denied. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: none Mr. Ferreira asked- the Commission's thinking .on R-3 zoning for the property. Planning Director Fretz stated that the cost of public improvements would be prohibitive for R-1 development of this property and resulting lots would not be desirable in that they would have double frontage and would be relatively shallow. He. stated that the applicant has prepared plans for a professional office building for this property designed to be compatible with the residential area and that with R.-3 zoning and a conditional use permit, the city would have control over the development. Member Sparling stated that the setbacks and required off"street parking would most likely preclude the development of the property with multiple units and would be assurance that the owner would apply for a conditional use permit. He stated that the property is at present an eyesore. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the motion to deny the zone change from R-1 to C»2 be rescinded. Chairman Stewart reopened the hearing* Mr. Ferreira submitted plans for a professional office building. Questions as to type of development were heard from Mr. Leslie Weiss, 138 Moss; Mr. George Lorenz, . 116 Moss; Mr, J. Smithy 216 Naples; and Mr. Kenneth Anderson, 122 Moss. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 138 4 Recommending to City Council Rezoning From R-1 to RM3 of Property at Moss and Naples Offered by Member Stevenson, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer NOES: none ABSENT: none PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Providing for Larger Lots This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. 2 .� Planning Director Fretz reviewed the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will create "Supplemental ►B► Zones', and establish estate-size lot areas and yard re- quirements. He explained that the ►'Supplemental ►B► Zone" may be combined with any other zone' under procedure for zone change, when.it is desirable that larger lot areas prevail :in specific localities. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 139 - Recommending to City Council an Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Providing for Larger Lots Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and .approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams, Guyer and Stevenson NOES: none ABSENT: none PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning from R»3 to C-2 - Southwest Corner Broadway and ►'J►' Street The application was read requesting rezoning from R-3 to C-2 of the rear 75 feet of the property on the southwest corner of Broadway and ►'J►' Street. Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing the area proposed for rezoning. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Keith Atherton, representing the owner, spoke favoring ,the rezoning. Mr. James Lister, representing Hobart Homes, owner of property to the west, stated that while they do not wish to deprive anyone of use of their property, they febl some protection from the proposed C-2 use should be given the property to the west. Mr. Tyson, who will develop the property with a new car agency, stated that the rear of the property will be used only for the purpose of parking cars. A letter was read from Hobart Homes' Inc., protesting the change of zone. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 140 - Recommending to City Council Rezoning From R-3 to C-2 of the Rear of the Property on the Southwest Corner of Broadway and ttJ►► Offered by Member Adams, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: none REQUEST FOR REZONING - Southeast Corner Third and ttD►' Street » R-1 to R-3 It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for December 7, 1959, for consideration of application for change of zone from R-1 to R-3- for the property on the southeast corner of Third and ►'D►' Street. VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - D. R. Tyson » Rear of Property, Southwest Corner Broadway and eJ►t Street The application was read requesting permission to extend Cwt usage to the rear of the » 3 » Cd2 property, a distance of 16 feet. The property is 200 feet deep with the front 125 feet zoned C-2 and the rear 75 feet zoned RA3. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened. the hearing. Mr. Keith Atherton stated that the application had been filed to save time for the applicant who wants to start construction on the property before a zone change could be final. Mr. James Lister, for Hobart Homes, asked -about the possibility of rem quiring a fence to be. constructed along the west property line. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed® It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that the variance be granted to extend C-2 usage from the front of the property to the rear portion of the property, which is zoned R-3' and that the action be based upon the following: 1. The lot is divided by a zone boundary, with the front of the lot zoned C-2 and the rear zoned R-3. The depth of the commercial zone is too shallow to permit even a minimum desirable development. 2. The applicant is deprived of use of the rear of his property unless it can be developed with the front portion. 3. The variance will not be materially detrimental to adjoining properties. PUBLIC HEARING -* Clarence A. Spohr - 228 East James Street The application was read requesting permission to construct a six foot wall within the setback along Myra Avenue. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the property. He stated that Mr, Spohr constructed a six foot wall in the setback along Myra without a building permit, thinking that the permit for the new dwelling included the wall. He explained that a pamphlet left in all new homes by the Building Inspection Department,. states, in error, that a six foot fence is permissible in a setback. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Spohr stated that constructing the wall without a permit and in the setback was an honest mistake. He added that because the pamphlet left in the home indicated a wall could be built in the setback, he didn't know he was in violation. Member Adams stated that even though misunderstanding caused the violation of the Zoning Ordinance, he doesn't find any exceptional circumstances about the property and therefore feels it is not proper use of the variance. The Commission discussed the possibility that the granting of this variance might establish a precedent. Member Guyer stated that the fact that the city is responsible for the incorrect information being left in the home, should be considered. The possibility of the wall being considered a retaining wall was discussed. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to November 16th to determine the grade level of Mr. Spohr's property. SUBDIVISIONS Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Tentative Map Due to the fact that representatives of the subdivider were not present, the Commission ^ 4 directed that the map be placed on the agenda for the meeting of November 16th, SETBACKS PUBLIC HEARING - Establishing Zero Feet Setback "De Street, West of Woodlawn The application of Hal Johnson was read requesting that the city establish a zero feet setback along "D°' Street, west of Woodlawn. Planning Director Fretz stated that the street will be improved, as part of the development of Hal Johnson's trailer park, with a 40 foot travel way, leaving 20 feet between property line and curb. Mrs Elmer Sorenson, speaking for the applicant, stated that only movable improvements will be located in the existing 25 foot setbacks There being no further comment,, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Harmstead that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that a zero feet building line be established on the north and south sides of "D" Street, west of Woodlawn. The motion carried by the following vote, to wait: AYES-. Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: none ANNEXATIONS Cresta Way Annexation Planning Director Fretz submitted a map of the proposed Cresta Way Annexation, an annexation of inhabited territory, located north and south of Pepper Tree Road, east of Hilltop Drives It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Cresta Way Annexation. MISCELLANEOUS Zoning Discussion Pylant No. 1, 2 and 3 Annexations Planning Director Fretz submitted' a map of land use in the vicinity of Pylant No. 1, 2 and 3 Annexations and a map showing proposed zoning of these ,annexationss It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for precise R®2 and R-3 zoning of Pylant No. -1 and Pylant No, 2 Annexations on November 16, 1959. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for interim R-3 zoning for the PylantNo. 3 Annexation on December 73 1959. Member Weakland left the meeting at 10:30 P.M. Request for Establishing Building Line - "L" Street, West of Country (Club Drive Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing the extension of "Ll" Street between .� 5 Country Club Drive and First Avenue and explained that a 25 foot setback will be required unless a building line is established by ordinance amendmento He explained that in realigning "L119 one of the lots on "L" Street resulted in a shallow depth and a 25 foot setback will make development difficult, It was moved by Member Sparling' seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set on December 79 1959 to consider establishing a 10 foot building line on the north side of 't L" Street' between Country Club Drive and First Avenue, ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Sparling' seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to November 169 19590 Respectfully submitted, Audrey S nehouse Secret 4 Minutes corrected at meeting of November 169 1959, to include the following The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling.9 Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead and Adams NOES: none ABSENT: none