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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-07-20 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMSSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 20, 1959 An adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date. in the Council Chamber at Civic Center at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absent: none. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, City Attorney Is-ugler and Associate Engineer Manners, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 6, 1959, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING - 200 Block 14hitney Street - Olen Williams - R-1 to R--3 The application was read requesting that a portion of the north and south sides of Whitney Street, east of Third Avenue, be rezoned from R-1 to R-3 for the reason that it abuts commercial and R-3 property. Planning Director Fretz presented a map showing the existing zoning of adjacent properties and the area proposed for rezoning. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Stewart asked the purpose of the rezoning, noting that the existing R-1 development appears"to be of high standards. Comments were heard from Mrs. Olen Williams, 276 Whitney; Mr. 1,1. L. Stevens, 285 Whitney and Mr. Engler, 281 Whitney, favoring the rezoning and stating that they intend to develop the rear of their properties and that existing deed restrictions will control development. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Weakland and unanimously carried that ,the hearing be continued to August 10th so that the property owners could determine whether they actually have adequate -area to develop the rear of their properties. The Commission asked that, a copy of the deed restrictions be obtained if possible. Request for Rezoning - "H" Street, West of Broadway - R-3 to C-2 The application was read requesting rezoning from R-3 to C-2 of a portion. of both sides of "H11 Street from the commercial frontage on Broadway, west. It was moved, by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for August 10th to consider rezoning this portion of 11H" Street to C-2 from R-3. Proposed Prezoning of "Ltt Street Annexation Director of Planning Fretz presented a map of the 11Y Street Annexation showing zoning requested by property owners. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for August 10th to consider C-2 and 11-1 zoning for the °L!' Street Annexation. Proposed Rezoning of Vista Square Planning Director Fretz stated that the City Council is contemplating sale of the Vista Square for commercial purposes and that because the area is zoned R-2, a change of zone is necessary. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Sparling and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for August 10th to consider rezoning the Vista Square area from R-2 to C-2. VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - Russell Haas - Approximately 731 Broadway The application was read requesting extension of the C-2 zone to cover the rear portion of the lot which is zoned C-2. Planning Director Fretz presented a map showing the depth of the existing C-2 zone ori the east side of the 700 Block of Broadway which is 125 feet. The depth of Mr. Haas' and the adjacent properties is 170 feet. Mr. Fretz stated that he feels the proper action would be rezoning of all the land-locked R-1, rather than a variance. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the variance be denied. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission initiate proceedings necessary for public hearing on August 10th to consider rezoning to C-2 the land-locked R-1 area at the rear of the properties fronting on the eastside of Broadway in the 700 block. SUBDIVISIONS Dalseth Hills ##4 - Revised Tentative Map Director of Planning Fretz presented the revised tentative map of Dalseth Hills #4 and explained that the subdivider had shown provision for the freeway along the eastern boundary of the subdivision as requested by the Cormaission. He stated that the State Division of' Highways has indicated that they will approve this location for the freeway. Mir. Fretz explained that the street shown along the west side of the freeway will serve as a frontage road for those houses facing east if this freeway location is approved. If this right-of—day is not improved, the area being reserved can be developed. He stated that the subdivider will be required to request re- zoning for the area on the map shown as proposed for R•-3 development. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the tentative map of Dalseth Hills #4 be approved and recommended to the City Council subject to the following: - 2 - 1. That lot No. 25 be eliminated and a street extended to the boundary of the subdivision to provide future access for the undeveloped acreage north of Millan. 2. Grade of cut slopes to be 12 to 1 and fill slopes to be 2 to 1. All slopes to be planted to control erosion. 3. That lots 134 through 166 shall not be included in any final map, for a reasonable time., pending freeway plans. 4. Necessary drainage easements to be provided. Halecrest Unit No. 1 - Final Map The final map of Halecrest Unit #1 was presented to the Commission and Planning Director Fretz reviewed the conditions of the tentative map. It. was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried- that- the final map of Halecrest Unit ##1 be approved and recommended to the City Council., the subdivider having met the requirements of the tentative map. Judson Estates Unit ##2 - Final Map Planning Director Fretz presented the final map of Judson Estates ##2 and reviewed - the conditions of the tentative map. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that-the final map of Judson Estates ##2 be approved and recommended to the City Council, the subdivider. having met the requirements of- the tentative map. Mylo Ocean View Estates No. 2 _ Final Map . The final map of Mylo- Ocean View Estates #2 -was submitted to the Planning Commission and Mr. 'Frretz_reviewed the tentative map requirements. It was moved by Member Stevenson., seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the final map of Mylo Ocean Estates ##2 be approved and recommended to the City Council, the sub- divider having met the requirements of the tentative map. Robinhood ##4 Final Map The final map of Robinhood ##4 was presented to the Commission and Planning Director Fretz reviewed the conditions of the tentative map. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the final map of Robinhood ##4 be approved and recommended to the City Council, the subdivider having met the requirements of the tentative map® MISCELLANEOUS Alignment of East "HP Street Mr. C. Ce Alley, representing Dr. Giddings., owner of property north of "H" Street extended, east of Hilltop, stated that the plans for subdivision of the area are being prepared and the subdivider would like clarification of the status of "H'' Street. - 3 He stated that if "H" Street must go through, the entire right-of-way would have to come off Dr. Giddingst property and some of the lots in Pardee-Phillips on the south side of "H" would then be through lots. It was moved by Member Sparling,9 seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Planning and Engineering Departments for consideration and report with respect to the alignment of 11H11 Street in view, of the proposed freeway and interchanges. Definition of Home Occupations Planning Director Fretz read a proposed definition of "home occupations" and explained its application when included in a zoning ordinance. He stated that most zoning ordinances do include a provision for home occupations and that it might prove desirable in Chula Vista. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and carried that the matter of including "home occupations" as a permitted R-1 use and defining the term be set for hearing before the Commission on August 24) 1959, Member Weakland voted ttnotr. Standards for Slope Control Planning Director Fretz stated that in the past the Commission has approved sub- division maps with the provision that .FHA requirements for planting and grade of slopes be met. He submitted a list of the requirements and explained that for administration purposes, it is desirable that the requirements be in written form. Member Sparling stated that a copy of grading plans should be submitted to the Engineering Department at the time of submission of a subdivision map. Chairman Stewart stated that consideration should be given to a minimum requirement for usable lot area and asked that the staff study the matter, using as a basis the normal 7,000 square foot lot. RESOLUTION NO. 127 - Establishing Grade and Requiring Planting of 'Slopes in Subdivisions Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to Veit: AYES: Members Sparling, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams, Guyer and Stevenson. NOES: none ABSENT: none Approval of Plans for Mayfair Market at Hilltop and Naples A plot plan of the proposed Mayfair Market to be located at Hill-top and Naples was presented for Planning Commission approval and Planning Director Fretz explained that the market is being built in a location previously approved by a zone variance for a shopping center. He stated that the variance was granted with the stipulation that all buildings be approved by the Planning Commission before construction. The conditions imposed on the granting of the original variance were read* It was moved byMember Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the plans for the Mayfair Market to be located in the shopping center at Hilltop ; and Naples be approved subject to the conditions of the original variance* 4 Classification of Self-Service Laundry Director of Planning Fretz stated that the question of whether or not a self-service laundry could be located in a C-1 or C-2 zone had been raised several times and that the ordinance does not include it in any zone. He stated that the present classi- fication of a laundry as an M�l use included commercial laundries that might have undesirable characteristics and would not be suitable for a commercial area. The Commission agreed that characteristics of a self-sertice laundry today appear to be no more objectionable than other commercial uses and that a self-service laundry in a commercial zone should be restricted to the following: 1. Self-service and coin operated machines. 2. Maximum capacity. of washing units 15 pounds and comparable drying equipment. RESOLUTION NO. 128 - Establishing Self-Service Laundries as a C-1 Use. Offered by Member Harmstead, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Harmstead, Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Weakland and Stewart NOES: none ABSENT: none August and September Meeting Dates Mr.. Fretz stated that he would be attending a planning convention on the date of the first meeting in August and that, in September, the date of the first meeting will conflict with a holiday. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Sparling and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission meet on the second and fourth Mondays in August and September, rather than the first and third Mondays. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Commerce relative. to locating the fair grounds -for the annual Fiesta De La Luna on property south of "G" and east of Montgomery Freeway. It Was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that -a letter be written to the committee stating that the use is C-2 and the land in question is zoned R-3. Further that it be suggested that vacant C-2 property on the south side of "E" Street, near Woodlawn, be checked for availability. ADJOURN ENT It was moved by'Nlember Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn, sine die. Respectfully submitted, Secretar