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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-10-02 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 2, 1961 A 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 th--following members present: Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Adams and Guyer. Absent: none. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, Assistant Planner Warren, City Attorney Duberg and Principal Engineer Harshman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meetings of September 6 and September 18, 1961 It was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of September 6 and September 18, 1961 , be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) - J. D. Peters - 3rd and "L" - R-1 to C-2 and Change in Bldg. Line Chairman Stewart asked Mr. Peters whether they were prepared to proceed with the hearing on the application for zone change for the property. Mr. Peters stated that they have thought each week thej would be ready, but different things have held them up. He stated that now it appears it might be February but he feels it vo uld be an imposition to request further continuation. It was moved by Member Comstock and seconded by Member Adams that the item be dropped from the agenda and a new application submitted when the applicant is ready. The motion carried unanimously. VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - Clifford and Helen Dearmin - Northwest Corner 5th and "F'' - Setback Re- duction The application was read requesting reduction in rear yard setback from 15 to 11 feet to allow construction of a third unit on the R-3 lot. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the property. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Hal Morgan, speaking for the applicant, stated that the proposed development will not detract from the area and they will provide off-street parking. Chairman Stewart stated he believes the parking space should be surfaced. The Commission discussed the adequacy of the 16-foot wide car port for parking two cars and whether or not the parking provided meets.,the area requirements of the zoning ordinance. Chairman Stewart stated the spaces on the Rohr parking lot are 8 feet from center to center. Mem- ber Comstock stated .that he believes 8 foot is minimum, that 9 or 10 feet is preferable. Member Adams asked Planning Director Fretz's opinion. Mr. Fretz stated that apparently when the duplex was built, the rear yard was shown along the west property line even though the dwelling fronted on "F'' Street. He stated that he feels the lot will be crowded, but there are two 25 foot setbacks taking up a large portion of the property. Mr. Fretz stated that with an 11 foot rear yard, the only place on the property for a play area would be - 1: - the front yards. Mr. Morgan stated that the units are one-bedroom, so there will be no children. Chairman Stewart agreed that the lot will be crowded and that 8 feet is certainly minimum width for a parking space. It was moved byMember Stevenson and seconded by Member Comstock that the application for variance for reduction in rear yard setback from 15 to 11 feet be granted with the condi- tion that off-street parking., including driveways , be surfaced with either concrete or asphalt. Further that action be based on the following findings: 1 . The two 25-foot setbacks take up a large portion of the useable lot area. 2. The development is compatible to other development in the immediate vicinity. 3. The variance is necessary for preservation of a substantial property right. 4. Granting of the variance apparently will not be detrimental to improvements in the area as no objections were made. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members: Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Adams and Guyer NOES: none ABSENT: none SUBDIVISIONS Cindy:, Park #3 - Tentative Map Planning Director Fretz submitted the tentative map of Cindy Park #3 and explained its location. He reviewed the recommendations from the Engineering Department and from the planning staff. Mr. Fretz stated that the street within the subdivision had not been named and recommended Orlando, which is in line with the existing Orlando. Principal Engineer Harshman stated that it is not possible to sewer the subdivision by gravity flow as explained in their recommendations. He said negotiations are being made with the School District to use .the pumping station at the Castle Park Junior High School . Mr. Joseph Rindone, Superintendent of Sweetwater Union School District, stated that at their last meeting , the School Board went on record that they would be willing for the City to take over the pumping station if the City will maintain it and with the provision that there be no further expenses to the School District. He stated that a letter is on record to this affect. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Stevenson that 'the Planning Commission recommend approval of the tentative map of Cindy Park #3 , pending annexation, subject to the following conditions: 1 . "A" Street be named Orlando Street. 2. A temporary cul-de-sac be provided at the westerly end of Orlando Street., 3. The subdivider shall be required to improve one half of the right; Of-way of Second Avenue and Palomar Street. (20 ' of paving) 4. That the typical section of the drainage ditch be modified as approved by the Division of Engineering. 5. That the tentative map indicate the following: a. Setbacks shall be 25 feet on Palomar, 15 feet on Orlando and 10 feet on Second Avenue. b. The locations of the nearest available public sewer and the proposed method of sewage disposal . 2 - c: The location of the nearest available water mains. d. The proposed zoning of the subdivision. e. The improvements proposed on Second Avenue and on Palomar Street. f. That the four-foot walk be shown 2 feet from property line on typical section of Orlando Street. g. That one-foot lot ''A'' be shown at west end of Orlando Street. h. That utility easements be shown on rear of all lots. 6. That a revised map be submitted showing all corrections. 7. That arrangements be made for adequate sewage disposal prior to submission of a final map. The motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Approval of Sweetwater Junior College Site Planning Director Fretz submitted a map showing the proposed site for the Sweetwater Junior College and explained that it lies within the Allied Contractor 's Annexation;% He stated that the college site will take all the land in the Otay Gardens Subdivision lying west of Otay Lakes Road and including the proposed shopping center. Mr. Fretz stated that approval of this site would affect the overall thinking on the subdivision itself and would+;'no doubt, necessitate redesign of at least a portion of the subdivision. Mr. Joseph Rindone stated that the School Board , having studied 21 other sites on the basis of location, availability of utilities , access etc. , had chosen this site. He stated that the site is further out than they would have liked to go, but it is in the geographic center of the district and perhaps within 10 years will be the center of the population also. Member Stevenson asked whether the improved Otay Lakes Road - as approved on the Otay Gardens Subdivision map - would be wide enough to serve the traffic expected. Mr. Fretz explained that a 64-foot travel way was requested on the subdivision. He said he felt that the site should only be given conditional approval ; that as detailed plans are develop( they should be referred to the city for approval . Member Adams stated that if the school board, with their knowledge of requirements , has chosen this site, he will not put his judgement ahead of theirs. Member Comstock stated that he thinks the site is good but thinks it is too far out and 'questioned access to the college until the freeway is constructed. Member Stevenson asked whether approval of this site will require changes in the Otay Gardens Subdivision. Planning Director Fretz stated that it probably would. He pointed out that the commercial area shown on the original plan west of the Otay Lakes Road would no longer exist and Unit #1 would presumably have to be changed to include some commercial . Member Comstock asked about the possibility of limiting access to Otay Lakes Road and Planning Director Fretz stated that the staff will prepare a detailed plan on the area around the site. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Stevenson that the site for location of the Sweetwater Junior College be approved and that detailed plans be submitted to the Planning Director as they are completed. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: - 3 - AYES: Members: Adams, Guyer, Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland;, and Stewart NOES: none ABSENT: none Off-Street Parking - Single Dwellings in R-2 and R-3 Zones Planning Director Fretz stated that the proposed ordinance is not ready for consideration. Master Tidelands Plan Planning Director Fretz stated that he.will take the revised plan back to the Harbor Commission on October 9th and it should be on the Planning Commission agenda October 16th. He stated the San Diego Harbor Department is in agreement with the revisions. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Weakland , seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to October 16, 1961 . Respectfully submitted, Audrey St 4 ehouse Secretary