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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-05-04 PC MINS 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 4.t 1959 The 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 presents Stevenson, Sparling., Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absent: none. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz' City Attorney Kugler and Principal Engineer Harshman, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It wasmoved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of April 20, 1959 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING North Side of "H!t, Between Broadway and Smith ® R-2 to C4 Planning Director Fretz reviewed the matter, stating that the Commission had studied the land use pattern in the area between ttG"- and ttHtt and Broadway and Smith and, as a result, had called a public hearing to consider zoning the north side of ttHIt' from Broadway to Smith, from R-2 to C-1. He then presented a map showing the area proposed for rezoning. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. There being no comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0, 118 Recommending to the City Council that the North Side of "IF' Street Between Broadway and Smith Be Rezoned from R-2 to C-1© Offered by Member Adams, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to--wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins, Stewart and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: none PUBLIC HEARING m Area Between Broadway and Freeway and 'IF" and Flower R-3 to C,.2 Planning Director Fretz stated that the entire area above described- had been considered for commercial zoning earlier, but had been delayed and now that' the larger vacant properties have been zoned to Cm2, the Commission had set the ,hearing to consider re'. zoning all the remaining Ro3 property to C-2. Mr. Fretz presented. a map showing existing land use and zoning. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Comments favoring the rezoning were heard from Mrs. Adela Butcher, 667 'IF"; Mrs. Margaret Nash, 661 'IF"; Mrs. Louise Hartnett, 653 "F"; Mr. L. Augustus, 699 "E"; Mr. Edwin Olson, 698 Flower; Mr. .L. E. Bauman, 663 "Flt; Mr. 0. McMikell, 653 'IF"; M.. Virgil Livesay, 695 UF`t; and Mr. Ed. Culnan, speaking for Richard Taylor, 653 nF't. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 119 - Recommending to City Council That The Remaining R-3 Property Between ''F" and Flower and Broadway and The Freeway, Be Re- Zoned to C-2. Offered by Member Stevenson, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Stevenson, Sparling, Stewart, Calkins, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. NOES: none ABSENT: none PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning of Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation Director of Planning Fretz presented a map showing proposed R-1 and M-1 interim zoning for the Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation and explained land use on adjacent properties. Mr. Frets stated that this is the first public hearing held for interim zoning under the new prezoning ordinance and explained the procedure. This being the time and. place as advertised, Chairman Steuart opened the hearing. Mr. Don Norman, representing owners of property within the annexations spoke favoring the proposed zoning. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 120 - Recommending andInterim R-1 and M-1 Zoning for The Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation Offered by Member Adams, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to,-wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer' Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins, Stewart and Harmstead. NOES: none ABSENT: none VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - Ralph and Lora Paxton - Rear of 144 Minot - R-3 use in R-2 zone The application was read requesting permission to move a four-plea building onto a lot in an R--2 zone, said lot not having 50 foot frontage on a dedicated street, but to be served by a 12 foot easement to Minot. Planning Director Frets presented a plot plan of the property and vicinity. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Paxton stated that he can get additional footage for the width of the easement from the neighbor to the north in return for granting him permission to use the entire easement. He stated that he-does not own the smaller lot which has adequate frontage, but that his property does have frontage on the alley for the full width of the lot. Mr. Frets stated that all the lots along Minot are very deep and that if each of them were to be developed in the manner Mr. Paxton proposes it would create an intolerable situation. He stated that it would be much better to develop the rear of these long 2 ,� lots by opening and improving the alley. Mr. .Paxton stated that he agrees but cannot wait until an agreement can be made between all the-property owners involved. He stated that he will sign an agreement that when the alley is improved9 he will do his shares Chairman Stewart stated that he feels the matter should be referred to the Fire Department for a recommendation as to the easement. Mr. James$ 134 Minot' stated that he believes the area should be rezoned to R-3 and the alley at the rear of the lots opened, It was moved by Member Sparling., seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Fire Department for recommendation as to the easement and that the public hearing be continued to May 18th® Member Sparling suggested to Mr. Paxton that he contact the neighbors relative to the opening of the alley. Mr. Fretz suggested that Mr. Paxton contact them also as to rezoning the area to R-3. PUBLIC HEARING - Ralph Paxton Auto Electric Service . Reduction in Setback 590-94 11DU St. The application was read requesting a reduction in setback along "D'' Street from 20 feet to 4 feet for purpose of constructing a six foot fence for protection of automobiles being stored on the property. Director of Planning Fretz presented a plot plan of the property. This being the time and place as advertised., Chairman Steuart opened the hearing. Mr. Paxton stated that the proposed fence would be 3 feet of wire on 3 feet of block. Mr. Rex Mounts$ speaking for one of the neighbors., stated that they want to be sure the setback reduction is for a fence and not a building. There being no further comment$ Chairman Stewart closed the hearing. It was moved by Member Harmstead and seconded by Member Calkins that the applicant be granted permission to construct a six foot fence., four feet from the property line along I'D" Street$ as requested., based on the following findings of fact: 1. There are exceptional circumstances in that the area was approved for storage of automobiles through a zone variance. 2. A setback of 20 feet deprives the applicant of too much of his property for the intended use which was approved by the previous variance. 3. That the fence will have a four foot setback as is observed on the corner lot. The motion carried by the following vote$ to-wit: AYES: Members Harmstead., Guyer., Adams., Stevenson., Sparling., Calkins and Stewart NOES: none ABSENT: none 1 PUBLIC HEARING - Vera Carrigan — 508 e1ge1 - Area. Variance The application was read asking permission to divide the R-1 property into four lots., three of which will be substandard in area$ having 6.,300 square feet. Director of Planning Fretz presented a plot plan showing location of an existing building on the property which precludes the division from being made into lots of adequate area. 3g This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Dale Gardner spoke for Mrs® Carrigan, stating that when units are constructed on the lots, she will have an income so that she will be in a position to move the existing older building and rearrange the lot splits .so that only one lot will be sub-standard in area. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Sparling and seconded by Member Harmstead that the variance be denied for the reason that the division, as shown on plot, would not be good planning it would be detrimental to the property in the immediate vicinity; and there appears to be a better solution to the applicant's problem. The motion carried by the following vote, to-nit: AYES: Members Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams, Guyer and Stevenson NOES: none ABSENT: none Mr. Gardner asked if the Commission would consider a revision of the plot plan without the filing of a new application. City Attorney Kugler stated that because of the fact that the denial had been a recent decision, the action could be rescinded. Chairman Stewart rescinded the closing of the hearing and Member Sparling and Member Harmstead rescinded the motion. It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to May 18th for submission of a revised plot plan. SUBDIVISIONS Country Club View #2 - Final Map Planning Director Fretz presented the final map of Country Club #2, explaining that it covers only the south portion of the area submitted on the tentative map and contains 98 lots. He presented a map showing two possible routings of the freeway that will be located east of Chula Vista and their proximity to the north portion of Country Club View #2. Mr. Fretz explained that the subdivider has stated he will coordinate the layout of the north portion .of .this subdivision with the routing of the freeway if the city, along with the State Division of Highways, can come up with a definite route for the freeway within the next three to four months. Mr. Fretz reviewed the conditions of the tentative map and read the recommendations of the Engineering Department. It was moved by Member Sparling., seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the final map of Country Club View #2 be recommended to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. Montclair Street be eliminated east of Oleander Avenue to conform more closely with freeway plans. 2. Seater on Naples to be constructed on centerline by first developer or by joint contract with adjacent development. 3. Slope rights easements, if required due to grading plan, to be submitted to City prior to submission of final map to Council. - 4 - 4- Surface drainage at boundaries to be provided for$ to preclude fill slope erosion., etc. 5. All cut and fill slopes to conform to F.H.A, standards and be planted to F.H.A. standards. 6. Subdivider to provide a copy of lot grading plans for use by City Engineer, Sweetwater Valley Subdivision w Tentative Map Director of Planning'Fretz stated that the subdivider had retained the firm of Koebig and Koebig for information the Planning Commission had requested with regard to flood protection measures for the proposed development. He introduced.Mr. M. Shelton' San Diego representative of the firm., who made the study. Mr. Shelton explained that the report had not been submitted to the subdividers engineer as yet and was not ready for presentation to the city. He outlined the sources of information included in the report and touched briefly upon some of the information obtained and basic recommendations to the subdivider. Mr. Ralston., representing Trousdale Construction Company9. stated that they would like to have the tentative map approved, with conditions' to speed up necessary work preliminary to preparation of the final map and that they will cooperate with the city ofi requirements for flood protection. Chairman Stewart stated that he feels the zoning of the property cannot be determined until it is clear that the land is suitable for residential construction. Mr. Fretz stated that the staff feels that, specific recommendations on the map cannot be made until the effect of the flood protective measures is determined. Mr. Ralston stated the report will have no effect on the design of the subdivision. Mr. Stewart asked City Attorney Kugler whether or not the city could legally require dyking of the entire area if it is subject to inundation., or whether they should only require that the map be marked "Subject ,to Inundation"* City Attorney Kugler stated that the city can (a) refuse the map., (fb) approve on conditions or (c) accept the map marked "Subject to Inundation * It was moved by Member Sparling., seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that- the map be carried over until Mr. Shelton's report had been studied by the Engineering Department and the Director of Planning. ANNEXATIONS Palomar Annexation Director of Planning Fretz presented maps showing the proposed Palomar Annexation and its proximity to present city boundary linese It was moved by Member Sparling., seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the annexation be accepted. Letters from Mr. Trusty and Mr. Roeder., requesting Commercial and RA3 zoning for portions of the proposed annexation., were read. It was, moved by Member Calkins., seconded by Member Stevenson and unanimously carried that information be brought in at the next meeting to enable the Commission to set a date for public hearing on zoning at the first meeting in June. MISCELLANEOUS 5 .� Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Planning Director Fretz reviewed a suggested change to the Conditional Use Permit procedure made by the City Attorney, The Commission discussed the t'buildi.ng place- ment" provisions of the proposed ordinance as opposed to existing rear yard require- ments. It was moved by Member Sparling' seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the matter be referred back to the City Attorney and Director of Planning for further study and possible revision. Budget Recommendations Mr. Fretz reviewed planning department budget requests for the coming fiscal year and explained how appropriations will be used to establish a sound planning program for Chula Vista'. It was: moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the budget be accepted as: submitted. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was. adjourned to May 18, 1959. Respectfully submmi-tttt-ed-, Audrey St-rehouse Secretar