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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-08-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA August 15, 1960 An adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held at 7:00 P.M,* on the above date in the Council Chamber at Civic Center, with the following members present: Stevenson., Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absentt none. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, City Attorney Kugler and Principal Engineer Harshmane Chairman Stewart introduced the new members Alan Comstock, to the Commission and welcomed him. STATEMENT The Secretary of the Planning Commission hereby states that she did post within 24 hours of the adjournment, as provided by law, the order of the Planning Commission for the adjourned meeting of August 15, 1960. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES ` It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously_carried that the minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1960 be approved, copies having been mailed to each membere ELECTION OF CHAIRM AND VICE-CHAIRMAN It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that Member Stewart be nominated for Chairman. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Stevenson and carded that nominations-be closed and the secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Member Stewart for Chairman. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that Member Stevenson 4be nominated as Vice-Chairman. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the nominations be closed and the secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Member Stevenson for Vice-Chairman. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING - Robert Woods, et al o R-1 to R-3 - South Side of Naples Street and East Side of Hilltop Drive, Adjacent to Country Club Square The application was read and a map showing the shopping center and nine properties included in the request for rezoning was presented. Planning Director Fretz stated that apparently owners of all but two of the properties included in the request approve the rezoning. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing,* Comments favoring the rezoning were heard from Mr. Robert Woods, 1103 Vista Way; Mr. . Ray Young., 1091 Hilltop Drive; and Mr. William Cherico' 1087 Hilltop Drive. They stated that their properties are no longer desirable for R-1 use because of the noise, light and dirt from the shopping center directly across the street; their property value has dropped because of the shopping center; that rezoning would help establish higher property values. Protests were heard from Mr. Carl Ingiverson9 U07 Hilltop Drive; Mr. Gene Woolsey' 1113 Hilltop Drive; Mrs. Samuel Cortez, 1112 Hilltop Drive; Mrs. Harold Recht, 1136 Hilltop Drive; Mr. Bill Drake, 1057 Corte Maria Avenue; Mr. William Adams, 9 East Naples Street; Mr, Ed Wilson, 1066 Corte Maria Avenue; Mr. Paul Harp, 1131 Hilltop Drive; Mrs, Paul Bull, 1117 Vista Way; Mr. Robert McKenna, 1127 Vista Way; Mr, Boyd Hughes, 1121 Vista Way; and Mr. David Trevino, 1112 Vista Way. Thur protests were based on the following: rezoning the subject property would not help the existing situation with the shopping center and would spread the problem to adjacent lots; would aggravate existing heavy traffic on Vista Way and Hilltop Drive which are access streets to schools and would tend to act as a precedent for rezoning of prop- erties other than those across from the shopping center. Two petitions were read protesting the zone change, one with twenty signatures and another with forty signatures. A show of hands indicated approximately eight persons were for the rezoning and approximately thirty-five against rezoning. The Commission discussed the impact of the shopping center on adjacent properties and whether or not rezoning to R,-3 would do anything to improve matters. It was noted that it didn't appear likely many of the properties could be used for multiple dwellings and therefore it appeared that most of the owners would request conditional use permits for business and professional uses. Member Adams stated that he sympathizes with the owners but feels that the situation is not as bad as they think. He stated that he feels such rezoning would spread the problem further into the residential area. Chairman Stewart stated that the traffic situation is bad on both Naples and Hilltop but believes most of it is through traffic to the newly subdivided area south and east rather than traffic from the shopping center. It was moved by Member Stevenson and seconded by Member Guyer that the request for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 for property on the south.side of Naples Street and the east .side of Hilltop Drive across from the shopping center be denied for the reason that it will not be good zoning practice. The motion carried .by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer NOES: none ABSENT: none PUBLIC HEARING - Dr. F. Streib - R1 and C-1 to C 1-P - 750 Third Avenue The application was read and a map of the area submitted showing adjacent property cuts and zoning. Planning Director Fretz explained that existing C-1 zone is 290 feet deep and the remaining 330 feet is R-1. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Max Stewart, representing the Keystone Realty Company across Third Avenue from the property, spoke favoring the zone change, stating that commercial zoning for the entire property is needed in order that sufficient off-street parking can be provided. Dr. Ben Layton, speaking for the applicant, stated that they had tentative plans for a commercial lot 290 feet deep and it was not adequate for parking they feel will be needed. He stated that other commercial property in the block does not have adequate 2 -. off-street parking. Mr. Victor Guiliani, 757 Garrett Avenue, requested that plans be submitted so that adjacent property owners would be able to consider the request fairly, Planning Director Fretz stated that the staff has encouraged deepening of commercial zoning where existing zoning is only 125 or 150 feet in depth. He stated the staff would have no objection to extending the commercial if a logical use for the remaining vacant property in the immediate area can be showm. He submitted a plan for residential development of the rear of this property and other property to the north and south, which would allow the deepening of.the commercial zone 80 feet for a total of. 370 feete Member Harmstead stated that the area already has dead-end streets and questioned the advisability of creating two more. Planning Director Fretz pointed out that extending Kearney Street through to-Third Avenue would increase traffic on narrow streets through the existing residential section and that existing development along IIJer and "K" Streets all but precludes opening of streets to the north and south. Members: Adams and Weakland agreed that deepening of commercial zones for the purpose of providing more off-street parking is desirable® It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Stevenson and unanimously carried that- the hearing be continued to the first meeting in September, to allow time for further study. Chairman Stewart requested that the. adjacent property owners be contacted. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS Request for Exemption from Construction of Public Improvements Planning Director Fretz reviewed a request submitted by Chula Vista Center Corporation for exemption from construction of certain public improvements adjacent to their proposed building site across from the "F°t Street School. Engineering Department recommendations were read. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Guyer that the recommendations of the Engineering Department be followed and the applicant required to make the following improvements: 1. That sidewalk be installed on the "F" Street frontage. 2. That curb, gutter and paving, (182- feet in width) be installed on Garrett Avenue from 'IF" Street to Center Street. 3. That curb, gutter and necessary shoulder paving be installed on the Center Street frontage. 4, That the developer install curb returns, segments and swales as required at the intersection of Garrett kmenue and 41F" Street and at Center Street and Garrett Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Weakland, Stewart, Comstock and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: none It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that - 3 - the motion be amended to add the following: 1. That construction of sidewalk along Center Street and along Garrett Avenue be deferred for two years and a lien in the amount of the cost of such construction (as determined by the City Engineer) be given the city to guarantee installation. VARIANCES: PUBLIC HEARING - Lucille J. Sherman - 378 Corte Maria Avenue - Setback Reduction The application was read requesting permission to construct a covered patio in the rear yard containing approximately 800 square feet and being 40 feet long. A. plot plan was submitted showing location of the proposed patio to existing house. Mr. Fretz explained that the ordinance allows an accessory building with a maximum 500 square feet in area and maximum 30 feet in length. This being the time and place as advertised' Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Sherman, 378 Corte Maria Avenue, explained the reason for the requested variance. He stated that they have a very large rear yard and will still have considerable open area left. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Member Adams stated that, as can be seen from looking at the property, the lot is not different than others in the area and he cannot find any exceptional circumstances about the property to ,justify a variance. Planning Director Fretz stated that it might be desirable to amend the ordinance so that total area for accessory buildings be in proportion to the size of the lot. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Guyer that the application of Lucille Sherman for variance to allow an accessory building in the rear yard over the maximum area and length at 378 Corte Maria Avenue be denied for the reason that no exceptional circumstances, such as topography, shape and area, have been found pertaining to the property that do not apply to other lots in the area. The motion carried by the following vote, to Frit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland, Stewart and Harmstead. NOES: none ABSENT: none Members Stevenson, Comstock,, Weakland and Harmstead voted "aye" with regret. The Commission directed that a study be made as 'the work load permits, of the desirability of providing that area of accessory buildings be in proportion to lot size. PUBLIC HEARING - William C. Gibbs - -Vista Way and "K" Street - -Lot Frontage The application was read requesting permission to divide the property at Vista Way and "K" Street into two parcels and serve the eastern parcel via an easement to_'IIKII Street. A plot plan was submitted showing location of the easement and the property split. - 4 - This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing, Protests were heard from Mr. John Nelson, 26 "K" Street; Mr. Vincent Adams, 800 Vista Way; Mr. Ernest Roesel, 805 Vista Way; Mr. George Cappos, 815 Vista Way and Mr. Angie Mandra, 801 Vista Way. Their comments were that it would be the same result as an Rpt development and would deteriorate the neighborhood. Mr. Gibbs stated that the lot has double frontage, even though that portion of Hilltop Drive has been closed, but he felt it would be more desirable to have access via "K" Street. Members Weakland and Adams agreed that the size of other lots in the area should be considered before this parcel is developed as two building sites and that the feasi- bility of having access to Hilltop Drive for the rear lot should be studied. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that the public hearing be continued to the first meeting in September to determine feasibility of access to the rear lot via Hilltop Drive and the relation of the site of the other lots in the area® SWEETWATER VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION - Tentative and Final Map Planning Director Fretz submitted revised tentative and final maps of the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Subdivision and stated that the subdivider had changed the alignment of Trousdale Avenue as reoommended by the Planning Commission. Principal Engineer Harshman stated that there are several changes caused by the realignment of Trousdale Avenue that are not shown on the tentative map, but that the final map appears to be complete. Planning Director Fretz stated that the improvement plans calling for a V type gutter had been approved. He questioned the use of a V gutter through the commercial area stating that this would allow almost unlimited access from the streets to adjacent commercial properties- and will not provide for sidewalk. Referring, to the V type gutter in the industrial section, City Attorney Kugler stated that the subdivision ordinance provides that when circumstances indicate a need and desirabil ty for improvements in subdivisions of a different standard than required therein, the Planning Commission must make certain findings before recommending to City Council that the changes be approved. RESOLUTION N0. 183 - Recommending to City Council Suspension of a Requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance Within the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Subdivision Offered by Member Guyer' passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit- AYE o wit- AYES: Members Guyer, Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Harmstead and Adams NOES: none ABSENT: none It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the tentative and final maps of Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. Standard curb, gutter and sidewalk be installed in the commercial portion of the subdivision. 2. Subject to final Engineering Department check. - 5 - 3. The text of the resolution just adopted recommending suspension of the requirement for standard curb and gutter in the industrial area, be approved. MISCELLANEOUS AMroval of Church Site - Grace Baptist Church - 300 Block Fifth Avenue Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the proposed church site and explained existing and proposed development of the property and location of the drainage ditch running through the property. He stated that the house will be used for the church for the present time. It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the site for the Grace Baptist Church be approved. Classification of Homes for Aged Planning Director 'Fretz stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not specify a home for the aged as a use permitted in any zone in Chula Vista and explained the need for such a classification. He stated that the use appears similar to others allowed in the R-3 zone -- boarding and lodging houses, sanitariums, hospitals, etc. RESOLUTION NO. 184 - Classifying a Home for the Aged as a Use Permitted in the R-3 Zone Offered by Member Harmstead, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Harmstead, Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland and Stewart NOES: none ABSENT: none Classification of Rental Equipment Yards The matter was continued to the next meeting. Approval of Egalpment for Home Occupation - Radio and Television Repair The applicant for the home occupation license not being present, it was moved by Member Adams, seconded by.Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the matter be continued to the next meeting. .Date for September Meeting Planning Director Fretz explained that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission in September falls on Labor Day and that the Council Chamber will be free on Wednesday, September 7 and Monday., September 12. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission for the month of September be held on Wednesday, September,7;"1-960. Request for Extension of Time - Variance for Florence Rehfield - Southeast Corner Fifth Avenue and Flower Street - 6 - Planning Director Fretz stated that Miss Rehfield had again bequested an extension • of time on a setback variance due to expire on August 18, 1960. He stated that she is ready to build now. Chairman Stewart stated that the request had been denied at the last -meeting because the Commission feels another application should be submitted and that that decision should be adhered to. ADJOURR= It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn sine die, Respectfully submitted' Audrey St nehouse Secretar