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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-04-20 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING' COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA' CALIFORNIA April 20, 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 presents . Stevenson,. Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absent: none. Also present: Director of Planning Frets, City Attorney Kugler, Planning Consultant Whitnall and Principal Engineer Harshman. ° Chairman Stewart introduced the new member of the Planning Commission who is replacing Mr. Culnan, Commander William Guyer, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 1959 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING Request_ for Rezonixg Celia Hatz and William Wooters West Side of.-Third, "K" to "L". The application was read, requesting rezoning from R®1 to C-1 of property on the west side of Third Avenue beginning 290 feet south of "K" and extending to "L" Street. Director of Planning Frets reviewed the matters' stating that this application includes property on the west side of Third Avenue that is presently zoned R-1, and some M1. The request extends to a depth of 290 feet. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on May 18th, VARIANCES" Pttblic Hearing - F. R. Burgess & F. E. Dawson - 379 "J" St, The application was read, requesting a variance allowing the two property owners to divide their R-1 properties into eight building sates, five of which would have their frontage on a 30-foot easement from "J" Street. Director of Planning Fretz presented vicinity maps of the area, showing proximity of the property to Garrett Avenue in Cortez Manor Subdivision and showing adjacent property cuts. This being the time and place as. advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Protests as to the effect of proposed development on an existing drainage problem were heard from Mr. John Wilburn, 395 "J", Mrs. Walter Hulme, 691 Fourth and Mr, , William Halton, 397 "-J". Mr. Dawson stated that they will follow the City Engineer's recommendations as to drainage for the area if the Planning Commission grants the variance. Member Sparling stated that he is of the opinion that development of the property, as proposed, requires the filing of a tentative subdivision map. Director of Planning Frets stated that he understood when talking to Mrs. Burgess that the application was to be submitted for her property only and that he is of the opinion the property in question should be.developed by a cul-de-sac from Garrett Avenue. Mr, Lee Raitt stated that when Cortez Manor was- subdivided, the drainage was studied and that there is a problem which will have to be settled by the City., Mr. Raitt stated that they, as subdividers, had attempted to work out a way to include the Dawson and Burgess properties in the Cortez Manor Subdivision, but had not been able to reach an agreement, with the owners. He stated that he had stubbed the sewer on the west line of Garrett so that it can be run into the Dawson-Burgess properties and that he will buy their property for development or sell what he owns between Garrett and the Dawson and Burgess properties at their price if they will pay one-half of the improvements and build under the same restrictions he did in Cortez Manor. There being no further comment, Chairman Stewart closed the hearing. It was moved by Member Sparling and -leconded by Member Calkins that the variance be denied for the reason that it is poor planning to put eight or nine houses on a 30— foot easement and that it would not be sufficient access for emergency vehicles. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES&. Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer NOES,. none ABSENT: none The Planning Commission recommended to the applicants that they file a tentative subdivision map for subdividing the property. Public Hearing ® F. I. & Dorothy Brown m 898 Second Avenue The application was read, requesting permission to reduce the required side-yard setback along Second Avenue from 25 to 11 feet for purpose of completing construction on a patio. Director of Planning Fretz presented a plot plan showing location of the patio in relation to property lines and streets. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the public hearings Mr. Brown spoke, stating that two required setbacks along streets left very little building area on the lot. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Harmstead that the variance be granted and the applicant be - allowed to construct the patio as requested, with a reduction in setback to 11 feet on Second Avenue. That the action be based on the following finding of facts: 1. There are exceptional circumstances pertaining to this property that do not pertain to other properties in the area in that there are large setbacks on both streets, cutting down available building area. 2. For this reason' the variance is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right. 3e The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to public welfare or adjacent property or improvements, based on the fact that Second Avenue is unimproved, ® 2 The motion carried by the following vote, to-tit*- AYES: Members Harmstead, Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Sparling, Calkins and Stewart NOES*- none ABSENT*- none SUBDIVISIONS: Mylo Ocean view Estates - Tentative Map A second revision of the tentative map of Mylo Ocean view Estates was presented by the Planning Director who reviewed the conditions of the first revision which had been approved by the Planning Commission. He stated that the subdivision has been enlarged, after annexation of more land, causing the submission of a third tentative map. Mr. Fretz stated that the subdivision will have only one access, a one-half width of Oneida Street which will be improved with an eighteen foot travel-way. Prim cipal Engineer Harshman stated that'Mr. LoCicero has ggreed to pave an additional six feet south of the Oneida Street centerline and the subdivision' if he is able to obtain the land for dedication from the owner of the property. Mr. Fretz stated that it is recommended that Oxford Street, shown as an 80 foot right-of-way., be approved as a 60 foot right-of-way., It was moved by Member Sparling, seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the revised tentative map of Mylo Ocean View Estates be approved and recommended to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: 1. Oxford Street be approved with a 60 foot right-of-way. 2® One foot lots as required by the Director of Planning. 3. All cut and fill slopes be according to F. H. A. specifications., including the planting of slopes. 4. All recommendations of the Engineering Department be complied with. 5. It be recommended that the subdivider improve an additional six feet along the south of the centerline of Oneida Street, to effect a 24 foot paved travel-way, if the subdivider is able to obtain the land from the owners McMillin Manor - Final Map Mr. Fretz presented the final map of McMillin Manor and reviewed the conditions of the tentative map which have been complied with. It was moved by Member Stevensony seconded by Member Calkins and unanimously carried that the final map of McMillin Manors having met all conditions of the tentative map, be approved and recommended to the City Council. Country Club View No. 2 - Final Map Director of Planning Fretz stated that the final map is not ready for Planning Commission action. MISCELLANEOUS Flood Zone Ordinance Mr. Fretz stated that he had contacted San Diego County, as requested by the Planning - 3 - Commission' with regard to an ordinance establishing 'Flood Zones", and that the county does not have such an ordinance. He said they have been directed to take the matter under advisement. City Attorney Kugler stated that he has a copy of Los Angeles County ordinance establishing 'Flood Zones" in two particular areas. Manning Consultant Whitnall explained to the Commission the mechanics of such an ordinance, and gave a brief resume of information that the city would have to acquire, before such an ordinance could be adopted. Director of Planning Fretz stated that he will keep in contact with San Diego County in an effort to get whatever information they might obtain relative to the Sweetwater River Valley. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Director of Planning Fretz summarized the proposed ordinance amendments. He suggested that the Commission study the changes, comparing them with existing regulations. Chair- man Stewart said he would appreciate particular study by the Commissioners of the pro- vision for trailer parks in the R-3 zone under a Conditional Use Permit. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned sine die. Respectfully submitted, X*`, Audreyonehouse Secret