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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-07-06 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 63 1959 A regular meeting of the'Pla_nnir_g 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, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absent: Member Sperling. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz and City Attorney Kugler, Chairman Stewart introduced and welcomed the new member, Morey Weakland, to the Planning Commission., It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a letter of appreciation be written to Mr, Calkins for his service on the Planning Commission, ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Chairman Stewart stated that according to the City Charter, the Commission shall organize in July of each year by electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Member Adams nominated Member Stewart for Chairman,and Member Guyer seconded the nomination, It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and carried that the nominations be closed. Member Harmstead nominated Member Sparling for Vice-Chairman and Member Guyer seconded the nomination. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and carried that the nominations be closed. The Commission instructed the Secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for Member Stewart and Member Sparling for Chairman and Vice-Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the minutes of. the meeting of June 15, 19599 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. COMMUNICATIONS Application to Move Four-Plex Director of Planning Fretz explained to the Commission that the City Council had received a request to move a four-plex from the 500 block of Third Avenue to 613 Third Avenue and had referred the matter to the Planning Commission for recommendations Mr, Fretz stated that the building is not very old and will not detract in any way from the neighborhood. He stated that 613 Third Avenue is zoned C-1 and the multiple unit is a permitted use. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Stevenson and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the appli® cation to move the four Alex to 613 Third Avenue be approved, if it meets all re- quirements of the building code. North-South Street - Judson Estates No. 2 A letter was read from Police Chief Quinn recommending that when the final map of Judson Estates No. 2 subdivision is submitted for approval, the subdivider be required to provide a complete link for north-south traffic into Suburban Heights. Subdivision. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING - A. B. Ellington - 700 Block Ash Avenue - R-1 to R-3 The application was read requesting that the five northerly lots on the west side of Ash Avenue in the 700 'block be rezoned from R-1 to R-3. Director' of Planning Fretz presented a map showing the land use of the property and the zoning of adjacent property. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. PJ�untests to R-3 zoning were heard from Mr. Lewis Klein, 785 Ash; Mr. Lee Moore, 784 Ash; Mrs. Ray Robinson, 777 Ash; Mrs. -Laverne Abernathy, 766 Beech; Mrs. P. Breininger, 790 Ash Avenue; Mrs. Betty Ehret, 765 Beech; Mrs. Richard Johnston, 778 Beech; Mr. Olen Hoy, 772 Ash and Mr. Bernon Strolz, 765 Ash. A petition with 25 signatures was submitted protesting the change of zone, Director of Planning Fretz stated that the Commission can consider a more restricted zoning than that requested. He stated that even though the property abuts R-3 and C-2, it must also be considered that it is across the street from R-1 property and that streets are not a good division of zones. He stated that it appears the adjacent prop- erty owners have' no objection to R-2 development. Member Stevenson stated that he feels R-3 development would aggravate the traffic problem in the area because of a lack of access. Mr. Ellington stated that he would like to change his request from R-3 to R-2. City Attorney Kugler-stated that such a request is legal and that the Commission may consider R-2 development. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 126 - Recommending to the City Council R-2 Zoning for Property on the West Side of Ash Avenue in the 700 Block. Offered by Member Stevenson, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES-: Members Stevenson, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer NOES: none ABSENT: Member Sparling REQUEST FOR REZONING - Olen Williams 200 Block Whitney - R-1 to R�3 It was: moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member 9-aa=stead and unanimously carried that a public hearing be called for July 20, 1959, to consider the application for R-3 zoning for a portion of Whitney Street ,in the 200 block, 2 VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - First Christian Church - 430 Second - Sign Requirements . The application was. read requesting permission to construct a church bnl.letin.: board on the property line, having 18 'square feet in area and being 62 feet high. The ordinance provides for a maximum 32 foot sign with a 12 square foot area. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the property showing the design of the pro- posed sign and its location with respect to the sidewalk. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. J. D. Stark, Treasurer of the First Christian Church, stated that the minister feels the size of the sign is important. in order that all the announcements may be posted. He stated that the church has 275 feet frontage on Second Avenue. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the application be denied for the reason that no hardship has been shown. The question arose as to whether the provisions for signs in the zoning ordinance are sufficient when applied to this type of use. Planning Director Fretz stated that perhaps a study as to the sufficiency of 12 square feet permissible sign area is in order, but that a 32 foot height limit is obviously not realistic in most instances. Chairman Stewart suggested that the applicant write a letter to the city requesting that the provisions in the zoning ordinance for signs be considered when the ord- inance is amended. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON VARIANCE - George Kenworthy - 276 "KH St. A letter was read from Mr. Kenworthy requesting a one year extension of time on a variance granted allowing the operation of a flower stand on his property. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that Mr. Kenworthy be granted an extension of one year's time to operate the flower stand. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Guyer.,- Stevenson., Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead and Adams NOES: none ABSENT: Member Sparling APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON ZONE VARIANCE - Rosalie Volck - 134 Madison The appeal to City Council and the report of Planning Commission action was read. Planning Director Fretz stated that in the future when it appears that a split vote will result in "no action", it might be better for the Commission to continue the hearing, rather than require the applicant to appeal to Council for action. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the findings as read be transmitted to the' Council. SUBDIVISIONS Dalseth Hills #4 - Tentative Map - 3 .. Planning Director Fretz presented the tentative map of Dalseth Hills #4 and outlined the three possible routings of the proposed freeway east of Chula Vista, He stated that the map is being submitted to the Commission to establish the fact that a map has been filed and with the understanding that a revised map which recognizes a freeway right.-of-way will be submitted Mr. C. C. Alley] representing the subdivider' stated that the preferred routing of the freeway is that one on the eastern boundary of the subdivision. Mr. Fretz pointed out that no attention had been given to detailed conditions on the basis that a revised tentative map would be submitted. It was moved by Member Stevenson., seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the tentative map of Dalseth Hills #4 be approved with the stipulation that a revised tentative map be submitted showing a street pattern which recognizes the freeway right-of-way on the eastern boundary of the subdivision and eliminating lots 127 through 16o. 67.51 Country Club View �- Tentative Map l�S — �y Planning Director Fretz presented the tentative map of Country Club View'O, and reviewed the recommendations of the engineering department and the staff. It was moved by Member Stevenson; seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the tentative map of Country Club View be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. 1 ft, lots be dedicated on the east side of Melrose Street and the east end of what is called East Arizona Street, 2. Setback around the cul-de-sac be established- at 15 feet. 3. Drainage easement be provided between lots 23 and 24* 4. East Arizona Street be renamed. 5. Slope rights be obtainedg prior to final map approval. 6. FHA standards be met on-planting and grade of slopes. (To be approved by Building'Inspector.) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS County Street Standards Mr. Fretz expressed his concern at the quality of construction on county streets abutting Chula Vista. He stated that when and if the abutting areas are brought into the city' the maintenance will be a problem. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the Planning. Director contact the County Planning Department and the County Road Commissioner with regard to the raising of standards of public improvements within three miles of Chula Vista with a view to recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, Off-Street Parking Ordinance Planning Director Fretz stated that the Council has asked that an off-street parking ordinance be drafted and he would like the Commissionts thoughts before a study is 4a started. The Commission discussed the practicability of applying an off-street parking ordinance to the downtown area. Chairman Stewart stated that he was on the Commission when an off-street parking ordinance was proposed several years ago and that he feels that the reason for defeat of the ordinance at that time was due to the fact that it would impose undue hardship on existing commercial property. He also said .that he felt that in new areas the developers recognize the importance of parking to their development and automatically provide adequate off-street parking. Swimming Pool Ordinance Mr. Fretz stated that the City Attorney had submitted a proposed ordinance requiring fencing of swimming pools. He said that he had been unable to discuss it with the Building Inspector as yet and would put the item on the agenda at a future date. Master Plan Field Survey Planning Director Fretz stated that the field survey made last fall under the direction of Mr. Whitnall in connection with preparation of a master plan is completed and tabulating work will be started soon. He stated that the statistics available from the tabulating will be most helpful- for proper consideration_ of a master plan. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to July 20' 1959. Respectfully submitted' Audrey S nehou.se Secretary