HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-04-06 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
April 6, 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 Chambers at Civic Center, with
the following members present: . Stevenson# Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead and
Adams. Absent: Member Culnan. Also Present: Director of Planning Fretz, Principal
Engineer Harshman and City Attorney Kugler..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Sparling and unanimously carried
that the minutes of the meeting of March 16, 1959' be approved, copies having been
mailed to each member.
COMMUNICATIONS
A copy of a letter to the City Council from Member Culnan, tendering his resignation
from the Planning Commission, was read.
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously. carried
that the. Planning Commission recommend to the .City Council that a letter be directed
to Mr. Culnan, thanking him for his diligent service.
REZONING
PUBLIC HEARING - N. W. Corner3rd and "Lt' - William Wooters
The application was read requesting..that Mr. Wooter's property on the corner of
Third and 'IL11 be rezoned from R-1 to C-1. Director of Planning Fretz presented a
map of the entire area between 't Kt and "L" 'and Third and Fourth, showing zoning,
land use and property cuts.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
Mr. Nilliam Wooters, Jr., stated that in the past there have been indications from
the property owners north of his father's property that they desire commercial zoning
for their properties.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells, owners of the property adjacent to Mr. TrTooters' frontage on t'L"
Street, protested the change of zone for the reason that it is a good residential
area and they feel the rezoning would create a noise problem. Similar protests were
heard from Mr. Areingdale, owner of property west of- Mr. Well's.
There being no further comments, Chairman Stewart closed the hearing.
It was moved, by Member Adams, seconded by Member Stevenson that the application be -
denied for the reason that it would be spot zoning which is not good zoning practice.
The motion carried by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Members Adams, Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins, Stewart and .Harmstead
NOES: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
The Commission directed that a study be made of the block and that the Planning
Director place the item on the'agenda again, when recommendations as to zoning are
completed.
PUBLIC HEARING - South Side of "Gt', East of Broadway - Frank Winicki
The application was read requesting commercial zoning for the property on the south
side of "G", east of Broadway, all but one lot of which is developed with commercial
units. Mr. Fretz presented an area map, showing adjoining land use and property cuts
.and a map showing location of commercial units on property in question.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
Mr. Solomon, attorney for Mr. Winicki, spoke stating that the applicants have the
commercial units on the R-2 property by virtue of a zone variance and desire to
construct multiple units on the rear of the lots. He stated that the eastern-most
lot included on the application is developed with a single family dwelling.
Mr. N. E. Parkinson, 564 t'G" Street, asked for clarification as to the meaning of
C-1. He also questioned the advisability of zoning the residential lot directly west
of his property to commercial without extending ,it further east to Smith Street. Mr.
Fretz said he felt that the Parkinsons had a good point, that the most easterly lot is
presently used for residential. He suggested that this lot either be left R-2 or zoned
R-3. Mr. Solomon agreed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 115 - Recommending to the City Council that Lots 4.4 5, 6 and 7 of Block
A of La Playa Vista Subdivision be rezoned from R-2 to C-1 and Lot
8 of Block A of* La Playa Vista Subdivision be rezoned from R-2 to
R-3.
Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to twit:
AYES: Members Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Stevenson.
NOES: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
PUBLIC HEARING - North Side of "GI', East of Broadway - Troy Homer
The application was read requesting C-1 zoning of this R-3 property on the north side
of "G", just east of Broadway. Mr. Fretz indicated the property on a vicinity map of
the area and pointed out that it extends 'on_e lot further east than the zoning pre-
viously approved.for the south side of the street.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart' opened the hearing.
Mr. Homer, the applicant, explained where the drain-age ditch going through this area
comes to "Gt' Street and stated that with commercial zoning it would justify the cost
of improving the drainage ditch to city standards.
There being no further comment, Chairman Stewart closed the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 116 - Recommending to the City Council that Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and
22 of Chula .Vista Realty Subdivision No. 2 be rezoned from R-3 to
C-1.
Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit:
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AYES: Members Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Stevenson
NOES: none
AB£ENT: Member' Culnan
DISCUSSION - Rezoning of Block Between Broadway and Smith, "G" and "H".
Director of Planning Fretz reviewed an area map of the entire block, showing the land
use and property cuts. He stated that existing land use and lack of more than a few
requests for zoning other than R-2 in the interior of the block indicates that the
interior -should remain R-2. However, he pointed out that the land use along "H" and
"G" in this block, as a result of variances already approved for use, have changed the"
, character of this area. He stated that the .two previous actions leave only "IT, Street
to consider in order to reconcile the land use pattern and recommended that the Planning
Commission initiate a public hearing to consider C-1 zoning.
It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried
that a public hearing be set on May ,4, 1959, for consideration of rezoning the north
side of "H", between Broadway and Smith, to C-19 from R-2.
DISCUSSION - Rezoning of Block Between Broadway and the Freeway., "F" and Flower.
Director of Planning Fretz reviewed past action on rezoning of land in this area
stating that the Commission had originally considered zoning this area C-2 but that
it had been delayed with the hope that a site-plan ordinance could be adopted for
development of the large vacant properties. He suggested that, in view of the fact
that the large parcels have since been rezoned C-2, and that a site-plan ordinance
would not be effective for the smaller property cuts in this block, that the Commission
again consider C-2 zoning.
It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that
a public hearing be set on May 4, 1959, for consideration of rezoning the remaining
R-3 property between Broadway and the Freeway and "F" and Flower, to C-2.
DISCUSSION - Zoning of Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation
Dirdctor of Planning Fretz explained that it would be some time before the outlined
proposed zoning of the Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation. He said that the land
use is agricultural for that area between Quintard (Suburban Heights) and the south
line of Rancho dela Nacion, including the Gas and Electric 250 foot easement, and is
adaptable to R-1 zoning. From the Rancho line south to Plain Street, he suggested M-1
zoning- this land is vacant except for an industrial public utility use. He stated that
it is felt the easement would be a sufficient buffer between the two zones.
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried
that a hearing be set for May 4, 1959, to consider zoning as outlined by the Planner.
Development of Property - East End'of 300 Block - Palomar Drive
Director of Planning Fretz reviewed the request, showing property cuts in the area and
possible development of the land-locked property north of "L" and east of Palomar. He
explained that Mr. Walters and Mr .Rose own two adjacent lots at the east end of Palomar
which extend north from "L", a depth of 290 feet, and that they request permission to
divide their properties in such a manner as to provide frontage for two lots on the
cul-de-sac -of Palomar Drive.
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It was explained that if the city dedicates the one foot lot at the east end of
Palomar for street purposes' giving the property in question frontage, that a variance
would needto be applied for because both lots would not have a minimum 50 foot
frontage. . The Commission recommended that Mr. Walters- and.Mr. .Rose contact the
Planning Department for information regard.ing 'the variance.
VARIANCES
T. P. Huntington — 311 Del Mar — 0-1 Use in R-3 Zone
Chairman Stewart opened the hearing, which had been continued from the March 2nd
meeting.
Director of Planning Fretz reviewed the request for a professional office building
in an R-3 zone and presented a revised map of the proposed development. , It was
explained that the original plan for development provided off—street parking in front
of the building in such a manner as to require that cars back across the sidewalk into
,the street and that this plan had been referred to the Safety Council for recommend—
ation.
ecommendation.
A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending to the effect that the number
of parking spaces on the original plan be reduced to prevent the necessity of backing
into the street. A letter was read from Mr. J. Menzel, 320 Twin Oaks, withdrawing a
previous protest.
Mr. Fretz explained that on the revised plan, parking would be provided in the rear
of the building with a driveway along the south property line, and that the applicant
is now requesting a zero setback along north property line and a reduction in front
yard setback from 20 to 10 feet, base of building and 20 to 5 feet for the canopy.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Calkins and seconded by Member Sparling that the request for
a variance allowing construction of a professional office building on the R-3 lot
at 311 Del Mar be granted, with a reduction in setback along the north property line
to zero and a reduction in front yard setback from 20 to 10 feet, base of building,
and 20 to 5 feet for the proposed canopy. That the applicant provide eight parking
spaces at the rear of the building and maintain a 10 foot 3 inch access drive along
the south property line. That the action be based on 'the following findings:
1. The property abuts similar commercial uses on the north and has been
previously approved for this type of development.
2. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation of
a substantial_ property right in that the neighborhood is no longer
suitable for residential use.
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the
neighborhood.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Calkins' Stewart, Harmstead, Adams, Stevenson and Sparling
NOES: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
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Warren F. Thomas - South Side "H", Oaklawn to Woodlawn,- C-1 Use in R-3 Zone
The Secretary read Mr. Thomas' variance application requesting permission to develop
his R-3 property on the south side of "H", between Oaklawn and Wood-lawn., as a comm-
ercial parking lot.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
Mr. Thomas presented proposed development plans to the Commission and stated that
he doesn't feel it is practical to develop his property R-3 at this time because of
the numerous apartments in the immediate area and that a parking lot is needed be-
cause of the serious parking problem. A letter was read from Mr. Daniel Marks
protesting the variance for the reason that he was denied that use on his property
west of Mr. Thomas' which abuts an M-1 zone.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the
matter be held over and referred to the Safety Council and Engineering Department for
comment and recommendations as to traffic safety and proper ingress--egress to the lot.
Upon adviee from the City Attorney, Chairman Stewart rescinded the closing of the
hearing and continued it to May 18th to allow consideration of recommendations from
the Safety Council and the Engineering Departments
Ralph Giddings - Rear of _241 Garrett - C-1 Use in R-3 Zone
Dr. Giddings' application was read requesting permission to develop as an off-street
parking area the rear 52 feet of the lot fronting at 211 Garrett, across the alley
from his clinic at 236 Landis. Director of Planning Fretz submitted a map of the
area showing the proximity of the clinic to the proposed parking area.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
Mr. Hazard, property owner on Garrett Avenue, protested the granting of the variance
on the grounds that it would extend into the residential area on Garrett Avenue. He
also stated that he didn't feel the lot should be used for patient parking as planned,
but just staff parking, because of traffic in and out of the alley. Mr. Alley,-
speaking for Dr. Giddings, stated that they would attempt to use the area for staff
parking only.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Harmstead that the application
be denied for the reason that there are no exceptional circumstances that justify
the granting of the variance. The motion carried by the following vote, to writ:
AYES: Members Adams, Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins, Stewart and Harmstead
NOES: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
Setback Variance - Landis Avenue Between "F" and "E"
The application was read requesting reduction in setback from 10 to 5 feet along
Landis Avenue.
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This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
Mr. Alley, speaking for Dr. Giddings on Landis and Davidson, stated that they had
included properties other than Dr. Giddingst. on Landis because they were of the
opinion that the city preferred to change setback along the entire street rather
than one property. Chairman Stewart stated that he feels the Commission could act
on just the one property and change the setback on the remaining frontage by ordinance
amendment. Mr. Petrovitch and Mr. Morrell on Landis Avenue, commented that they think
the entire street should be acted upon at this time because it had been advertised in
the hearing. City Attorney Kugler stated that the Planning Commission should attempt
to follow the provisions of the ordinance,that it is his opinion that the proper action
would be an amendment to the ordinance for the entire street.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Calkins that a reduction in setback
along Landis Avenue from 10 to 5 feet be granted for Dr. Giddings' property at 230,
236 and 210 Landis Avenue and the corner lot now used as a public parking lot. That
the granting of the variance be based on the following findings:
1. That most commercial property has a zero setback while this commercial
property is subject to a 10 foot setback.
2a That for this reason the granting of a variance is necessary for the
preservation of a substantial property right.
3. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to adjacent areas
for the reason that these areas are zoned commercially.
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RESOLUTION NO. - Intention of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
to Call a Public Hearing to Consider Establishing a 5 foot
Building Line Along Landis Avenue Between _"E" and "F" Streets.
. Offered by Member Sparling, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Members Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Stevenson
NOES: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
Setback Variance - Northwest Corner of Vista "lay ,and ttG'r - C.• P. K_iffe
The application was read requesting a reduction in rear yard setback from 20 to 111. feet
for construction of a residence. Director of Planning Fretz presented a plot plan
.showing proposed dwelling and the two setbacks required along '►Gtt and Vista "gay.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing.
A letter was read from Mr. Paul E.. Albrecht, 420 Corte Maria, protesting the granting
of the variance.
There being no further comment,' the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Harmstead and seconded by Member Adams that the application
be approved and Mr. Kiffe be granted a rear yard setback reduction from 20 to 14 feet.
That the action be based on the following findings.-
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.1. " That -the corner property is subject to large setbacks, on both Vista Way
and T1Gt', imposing a hardship. A similar variance was granted on the lot
on the northeast corner of Vista Way and t'Gtt.
2. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation of
substantial property right in'that the applicant will be denied full
benefit of his property because of the exceptional circumstances.
3. That the granting- of the variance will not be materially detrimental to
public welfare or injurious to adjacent properties.
The motion carried by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Members Harmstead, Adams, Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins and Stewart
NOES-: none
ABSENT: Member Culnan
MILGEN KIPP-.ANNEXATION
Director of Planning Fretz presented a map of the proposed annexation and indicated
its location in relation to existing city boundaries.
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried
that the annexation be approved and recommended to.the City Council for. acceptance.
SUBDIVISIONS'
Sweetwater Valley Subdivision
Director of Planning Fretz stated that he had been informed that run-off information
of the Sweetwater Valley, requested from the State Department of Water Resources, is
out of print but that the Army Corps of Engineers had requested funds recently for
study. A letter was read from the San Diego County Planning Department relative to
information regarding possible flood conditions. The letter stated that the land is
subject to inundation and recommended that either adequate flood control measures be
required or that- the city require the final map to be stamped "subject to inundation".
A letter was read from the Department of Engineering stating that all of the information
they have requested has not been received to date.
Mr. Bud Ralston) representing Trousdale Construction Company of Los Angeles., .-Subdivider., .
stated that he feels the Planning Commission should approve the tentative map subject
to the subdivider's compliance with all Engineering Department requirements as to flood
control measures. He stated that a soil report had been received which was termed by
FHA as ttexcellent't and by the city staff as "good". He stated that water was found on
the soil test at 8 feet. Mr. Ralston stated that the land to be subdivided is 5 feet
above the river bed, and that the land has not been flooded since 1927. As far as the
beltline freeway is concerned, he stated, the location is not known and.in any event,
.he is sure it will be located north of the proposed subdivision.
Chairman Stewart stated that the Planning Commission cannot approve the tentative map
without the information regarding flood control that has been requested by city de-
partments. Mr: Ralston stated that there is no flood problem since the Loveland and
Sweetwater Dams were built after the last flood. Engineer Harsh-man stated that the
city is not convinced there is no flood problem and that when the subdivider. submits a
proposal for flood control, the -Engineering Department will have something to work on.
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Member Sparling -stated that there appears to be two ways to approve the map, one
with the final map marked t'subject to inundation" and the second with adequate flood
control measures submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Engineering Department.
He stated that, as an individual, he will not sit on the Commission and permit the
houses to be built in the.valley without something being done regarding flood control,
because he knows the land is subject to inundation. lir. Ralston stated they will do
anything the city will require,
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried
that the tentative map of Sweetwater Valley Subdivision be held over until the Planning
Director and the Engineering Department determine that all information necessary is
on hand.
Seaview Estates #3 - Final Map
Director of Planning Fretz presented final maps of. Seaview Estates #3 Subdivision and
stated that all requirements of the tentative map have been complied with®
It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Steverson and unanimously carried
that the final map of Seaview Estates #3 Subdivision be approved and recommended to
the City Council.
Mylo Ocean View Estates Subdivision -. Tentative Map
Director of -Planning Fretz stated that the subdivider had requested that Mylo Ocean
View Estates tentative map be placed on the agenda- but that it had not been submitted
in time for a check to be completed.
It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried
that the tentative map be placed on the agenda for the April 20th meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Director of Planning Fretz stated that he has been working with City Attorney Kugler
on- an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would suggest 'a means of accomplishing
some of the major changes des3.red by the Commission. He stated that he would mail
copies of this amendment to the Commission for their study in the hope that this
matter may be set for public hearing at the April 20th meeting.
Member Sparling stated he had read where the county had drawn up an ordinance tying
flood control into the zoning ordinance and asked whether or not such an ordinance
could be drafted for Chula Vista., Director of Planning Fretz stated that he would
study the matter.
It was moved by Member Sparling and seconded by Member Harmstead that the Director
of Planning secure a copy of the county ordinance in reference to flood zone for the
Planning Commission meeting of April 20the The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned to April 20p 1959.
Respectfully submitted,
,
Audrey Sty` ehouse
Secretary