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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-05-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 16, 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, Weakland, Harmstead, Adams and Guyer. Absent: Chairman Stewart. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, Associate Engineer Phillips and City Attorney Kugler. 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 City Planning Commission for the adjourned meeting of May 16,, 1960. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman Stewart being absent, the Secretary of the Commission asked for nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman., left vacant by the resignation of Cecil Sparling. Member Adams nominated Member Stevenson. Member Guyer seconded the nomination and moved that nominations be closed and that the secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Member Stevenson as Vice-Chairman. The motion was seconded by Member Weakland and carried. Vice-Chairman Stevenson presided. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of May 29 1960 It was moved by Member Guyer., seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1960, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING - Rear of 350 "K" Street - R-1 to C-2 - Madalon Bagnell The application was read requesting C-2 zoning for a portion of Mrs. Bagnell's property at the rear of 350 "K" Street. Planning Director Fretz reviewed past zoning action in this area and submitted a map showing adjacent zoning and property cuts. He stated that he understands this property is to be purchased by Mr. Severin and Mr. Trevellon, owners of the M-1 property lying between this parcel and "K" Street; the sale being conditioned on rezoning to C-2. He suggested that the Commission continue this matter until June 6th. He also suggested that the Commission consider initiating the rezoning of the M-1 and R-1 property to C-2-P. This being the time and place as advertised, Vice-Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Protests were heard from Mr. Edward Johnson, 372 San Miguel, and Mrs. Frank Giardina, 351 San Miguel, that the proposed change of zone would adversely affect the valuation of their properties. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to June 6th. i i RESOLUTION NO. 169 - Setting a Date of Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning to 0-2-P `? From R-1 and M-1, Property on South Side of 300 Block "KI" Street, as Outlined on Map Offered by Member Adams, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to Wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Weakland, Stevenson and Harmstead NOES: none ABSENT: Member Stewart CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING - 488 Fourth Avenue - Youmans, Edmunds and Schrock The application was read requesting a conditional use permit to develop the R-3 property at 488 Fourth Avenue with a .professional office building. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the ..proposed development. This being the time and place as advertised, Vice-Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing* Mr.' Vic Wulff, architect, spoke for the applicants and submitted a drawing of the proposed two-story development. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Member Adams questioned whether or not development must conform to plans submitted and Planning .Director Fretz stated that the Commission may condition an approval upon conformance to the plans. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Harmstead that the application for conditional use permit to allow development of a'-professional building at 488 Fourth Avenue, an R-3 zone, be recommended to .City Council for approval and that action be based on the following: 1. That the development will-not be materially detrimental to public health, safety or welfare by means of noise, smoke' odor, dust or -vibrations, explosion or fire nor increase in traffic hazard for the reasons that the proposed. use does not involve any of these characteristics and off-street parking is provided. 2. The characteristics of. the use'are compatible with adjacent development in that it is adjacent-, to a medical-building -and a-hospital is being constructed to the west. The motion carried.by the following vote, to-wits AYES: Members Guyer, Weakland, Stevenson, Harmstead and Adams NOES: none ABSENT: Member Stewart Mr. Vic Wulff stated that the applicants might. desire to construct a three-story building rather than.the two-story and future building .on the rear of the property as shown on plot plan and. may need.a variance for reduction -in setback along Fourth from 25 to 15 feet. He asked the Commissionts feelings on the matter. City Attorney 2 - Kugler stated that the Commission had approved a two-story building, as stated in the application and as shown on plot plan.. .and that a new application would have to be submitted if the applicants desire a three-story building. Vice-Chairman Stevenson stated that the Commission can consider a reduction in-setback only after submission of a variance application and each application is considered on its own merits. VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - Abe & Rose Orley - 380 Hilltop Drive - Approval of Easement The application was read requesting permission to divide property fronting at approximately 380 Hilltop Drive and build on the rear lot' having access to Hilltop Drive via an existing 18 foot easement. Planning Director Fretz submitted a map of the area showing lot sizes and stated that with R-1 zoning, there is nothing to prevent the lot on Hilltop Drive from being divided into two building sites of 7,200 square feet each, He questioned the desirability of the city furthering this in view of the size of other lots in the area, He then submitted a map showing lot sizes in the Cresta'Way Annexation on the east side of Hilltop Drive. He said that. these property owners want R-,11-B-20 zoning which they feel will help maintain the character of this area. Planning Director Fretz suggested that the Commission consider interim zoning of R-1-B-20 for the property in the Cresta Way Annexation and at the same time initiate R-1-B-12 zoning for the area surrounding the Orley property. This being the time and place as advertised' Vice-Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mr. Fretz stated that several persons had protested to him the use of the easement by so many. properties. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Guyer and carried that the public hearing be continued to June 6j, 1960.. Member Weakland voted "no". RESOLUTION NO. 170 - Calling Public Hearing for Consideration on Interim R-1-B-20 Zoning for the Cresta Way Annexation and for Consideration of R-1-B-12 Zoning for Land on West Side of Hilltop Drive As Shown on -Map Offered by Member Harmstead, passed' adopted and approved by the following votes to- AYES: otAYES: Members Harmstead, Adams, Guyer.. Weakland and Stevenson NOES: none ABSENT: Member Stewart SUBDIVISIONS Final Maps Sweetwater Valle Industrial Park Planning Director Fretz submitted a map of the subdivision and explained differences from the approved tentative map. He stated that the extra width appearing to be a part of Highland Avenue is a frontage road and is desirable because of the difference in grade and so that Willow Road will not intersect Highland at that particular location. .He reviewed recommendations from the Engineering Department and the Commission discussed ® 3 - the method of providing sewer for the area, since it is not possible at this time to extend the sewer down the west line of Highland Avenue. Mr.Ralston, representing the subdivider stated that a delay to prepare easements along the east side of Highland would be a hardship and asked that the Commission recommend approval of the map to the City Coun. cil subject to provision for the _sewer. City Attorney Kugler stated that the map should be complete before it is approved by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the final map of Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park be continued to the June 6th meeting. Mr. Ralston objected to the delay in action on the final map and stated that he believes sufficient information is on hand that the Commission could approve the map and that he understood from the Engineering Department that the map was approved for action by the Planning Commission. Associate Engineer Phillips stated that the only approved plan to sewer the area is for the line to run down the west side of Highland Avenue and that this cannot be done until the Highland Avenue Annexation is resolved. He stated that the subdivider had not been informed of this matter earlier because of the lack of time and that if they propose to run the sewer down the east side of Highland, an ease- ment will have to be provided. Mr. Kelley of the Tuttle Engineering Company stated that the matter is primarily engineering and that he feels the map could be approved subject to provision of sewer facilities as approved by the Engineering Department. CONTIUNICATICNS A letter, referred to the Planning Commission from the City Council, was read requesting that Mr. 0. E. Underwoodis and Mr. Pickrell's property in -the Brown Annexation be zoned C-2. A petition was noted signed by numerous property owners in the areaapproving C-2 zoning. It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried that a letter be written to Mr. Underwood advising him that an application for rezoning should be filed. Mr.Bill Simms, 353 Montcalm, spoke favoring C-2 zoning for the property. MISCELLANEOUS Home Occupations - Discussion Planning Director Fretz stated that he feels the provision in the Zoning Ordinance for home occupations should be studied further before it is determined that it is not working properly and because there is nothing that needs immediate attention, he would prefer that the discussion be delayed. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried that the discussion on home occupations be continued until such tine as the staff feels it necessary to suggest further amendment. Master Plan on Tidelands Planning Director Fretz stated that the Harbor Commission would have a:publid hearing on , May 23 to consider the raster plan for development of the area west of Montgomery Freeway as prepared by the planning staff. He stated that the Harbor Commission would like to have as many members of the Planning Commission. as possible attend. ADJOUFAIENT It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously-carried that the meeting adjourn, sine die. Re s�p_ectfully submitted AudreySt e ouse Secreta