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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-10-29 PC MINS MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE l PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 29, 1962 A special meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date at 7 P.M. in the Council Chamber at Civic Center, with the following members present: Stevenson, Willhite, Adams, Guyer, Comstock and Weakland. Absent: Member Stewart. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, Assistant Planner Warren, City Attorney Duberg and Principal Engineer Harshman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 1 , 1962 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. REZONING Broadway and "H" Street - R-2, C-1 and C-2 to C-1-P and C-2-P Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the area. Mr. Craig A. Starkey, Branch Manager of the lst Federal Savings and Loan Associa- tion, presented three letters to the Commission: one from Mr. John Peacock, Manager of the U. S. National Bank, Chula Vista; one from G. C. Grey, Store Manager of Marston s, and the third from 'bimself, in which they all ask for a "P" zone to be attached to present commercially zoned land in the vicinity of Broadway and "H" Streets. He stated that the businesses on this side of the street are sending their customers over to the shopping center parking lot, which seems unfair to the businesses who have provided off-street parking for their customers. Planning Director Fretz pointed out the areas which the staff recommends have the "P" zone attached. Resolution No. 246 of Intention to Call Public Hearing to Consider the Rezoning o� certain.R-2, C-1 and C-2 properties along Broadway and "H" Street to C-1-P and C-2-P for November 19, 1962. Offered by Member Adams, seconded by Member Weakland, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams , Guyer, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson and Willhite NOES: None ABSENT: Member Stewart SUBDIVISIONS Bonita Bel-Aire - Final Map Planning Director Fretz stated that the final map has not been completely checked and it was unusual to bring a map to the Planning Commission before it was ready; -1- however, the developers have a deadline and the staff is confident that with the conditions recommended, the Planning Commission can approve the map and recommend it to the City Council . Mr. Fretz explained that slope planting standards of the City of San Diego had been included as a part of the improvement plans. He also informed the Commission of a piece of old right-of-way on Otay Lakes Road which is 'no longer needed, and it is recommended that this be vacated, so that it does not have to be shown on the final map. Member Stewart arrived at the meeting. Planning Director Fretz then explained the basis upon which the staff had changed the street names in the subdivision and the Commission indicated approval . It was moved by Member Guyer, and seconded by Member Willhite that the final map of the Bonita Bel-Aire be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) The submission of acceptable bonds to the City. (2) The improvement plans be approved by the City Engineer. (3) The old right-of-way on Otay Lakes Road on lots 115 and 116 be vacated. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson, Willhite and Adams NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS Findings on Planning Commission Denial of Variance - W.R. Corey - 276 "K" Street The report of findings was read. It was moved by Member Adams , seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the findings be approved as read and submitted to the City Council . Planning Director Fretz asked for the Commission's comment on appeals - whether the original application and the supporting data should be submitted to the Council at the time of the appeal , etc. The Commission agreed that if more facts should be brought before the Council and additional testimony given at the Council meeting, the whole matter should come back to the Commission before the Council takes any action. Member Comstock said new evidence would require a new public hearing, and City Attorney Duberg stated it would be a matter of policy - that the Council could refer any new evidence back to the Commission, since this would give the Com- mission an opportunity to hear all the evidence. Chairman Stevenson suggested that the Planning Director emphasize the fact that it is new evidence at the time it is presented, and suggest that the Council refer it to the Planning Commission. -2- Tidelands Lease Request - San Diego Gas and Electric Company Mr. Fred Ross , Administrative Analyst, reviewed the matter for the Commission. The San Diego Gas & Electric Company wish to lease 129 acres of the tidelands the southwest corner of the tidelands grant. This request came before the Harbor Commission earlier this -same evening and they approved it based on the following reasons: (1) San Diego Gas & Electric needs the lease to build a dike to further separate warm from cool water. (2) It does not conflict with the Master Plan. (3) Lease agreement stipulates that when and if a deep-water channel is dredged, the San Diego Gas and Electric Company will give up this lease. Mr. Ross explained that the "T" zone (Ordinance No. 795) requires that the Plan- ning Commission call a public hearing on the matter. It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that a public hearing be called on November 19 to consider a tidelands lease for the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Proposed Development Monte Vista and Casselman Street - Frank Ferreira Planning Director Fretz told the Commission that this matter was referred to them by the Council . He reviewed the matter for the Commission stating that Mr. Ferriera plans to build 51 apartment units here, and that he would like to do the following: (1) Construct a sewer line across Eucalyptus Park in which he would provide stub-outs for City use. (2) Build a concrete block wall to correct the drainage problem. (3) Would take the dirt from the City-owned lot to use as fill-dirt on his project and City property. (4) Curb, gutter and pave a common access drive. Mr. Fretz submitted three alternate plans for the slope and parking control of the development. A letter from Clifford B. & Edna Rice and Oscar T. & Jean Floodberg was read. They objected to the evacuation of this piece of City property to provide fill dirt for the project. Mr. Ferreira pointed out that the Parks & Recreation Commission have given him unanimous approval for this development. He would also request the vacation of a small portion of City-owned property so that he can clean this up, since it will be adjacent to his development. Member Adams said he felt the engineering department should make a study of the land and recommend a design for parking and that the developers should build it according to this recommendation. -3- Planning Director Fretz said that the planning staff had prepared the alternate plans presented and would recommend "Alternate All for the slope plan, and "Alternate C" for the parking area plan. Mr. D. E. Floodberg, a resident of the area, spoke in opposition. He objected to fill dirt being taken from the City property as the ground is level now and taking this fill would make a "hole" here. He further stated that a vacation of a public street would require a public hearing, and he would present the case in more detail at that time. Member Comstock felt that the chief objection from Mr. Floodberg was the excava- tion to take place next to his property, but thought it would be an improvement, giving these residences a better view of the ball park. It was moved by Member Adams , and seconded by Member Comstock that all of the requests the property owner has made be recommended to the City Council for approval, (1) "T" connections be provided in sewer line. (2) Vacation of a 17 x 30-foot section of street right-of-way. (3) The construction of perking lot on City-owned land be in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Director. (4) Improvements to the City parking lot to include a sidewalk along the west line of the drive going into the park for pedestrian walk, along Monte Vista Drive. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams, Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland and Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: None EXCUSED Member Willhite (Member Willhite stated the matter was too confusing and abstained from voting.) November Meeting Planning Director Fretz informed the Commission that only one item has been scheduled for the first regular meeting of November - the reopening of the public hearing for the zone change filed by Robert S. Bean. Mr. Fretz explained that this matter would be readvertised for November 19, and all the property owners would be notified of the canceled meeting. The Commission agreed to leave the matter entirely up to the Planning Director. Tidelands Lease Request - Andrew Hom Planning Director Fretz submitted a map of the tidelands pointing out the area which Mr. Hom wishes to lease. He explained that lacking a lease proposal , - the Commission could concur with the recommendations of the Harbor Commission. The use bf the property is what concerns the Commission, and this would require a public hearing. -4- Mr. Fred Ross , Administrative Analyst, informed the Commission that he had just come from the meeting of the Harbor Commission in which they carefully considered this request of Andrew Hom's and have unanimously agreed to deny it. This recom- mendation would go to the City Council tomorrow night, and Mr. Ross asked for the Planning Commission's recommendation. Planning Director Fretz stated that if the Council upholds the decision of the Harbor Commission, that would be the end of it; however, if they approve the lease, then the matter must be referred back to the Commission for a public hearing. Member Willhite felt the matter was too confusing - the Commission should be given step-by-step procedure so that they would know what they are doing. Mr. Ross then explained that Mr. Hom came to the Council about two wee Ks ago _asking to lease 10 acres of tidelands. The Council referred this to the Harbor Commission and to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Mr. James Duberg, City Attorney, told the Commission that they must call a public hearing to consider the land use of the lease if approved' by the Council . Member Adams felt that a favorable recommendation should come from the Planning Commission, so that the Council could give this more thought. He said, as it stands , the Council will just get an unfavorable recommendation from the Harbor Commission, and this matter will "just fall by the wayside." Mr. Ross informed the Commission that a deadline must be met on this issue, insofar as the Unified Port District Bill will be voted on November 6. Mr. Duberg claimed there are two separate matters here: (1) The lease to Hom on which the Commission does not enter into and (2) the use of the land, which, with the Tidelands Ordinance, would be just as good after election as it is now. The only emergency, therefore, was the lease. It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the request of Andrew Hom for a tidelands lease be put off until after the decision of the City Council . Bonita Village Annexation Prezoning to R-1-13-16,, A-P and C-1-P Planning Director showed the Annexation map and pointed out the prezoning of the area. He told the Commission that the Annexation of the area will come before the Council on the 20th of November, and asked the Commission to set November 19th.- as the date for the public hearing to hear the prezoning. He explained that the staff suggested the prescribed prezoning be set as near as possible with the County zoning already in force here - the only difference would be imposing other restrictions such as the Parking and the "D" zone. Resolution No. 247 of Intention to. Call a Public Hearing to Consider Prezoning to R-1-13-19, A-P and C-1-P for the'. Bonita Village Annexation. Offered by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Adams , passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson, Willhite, Adams and Guyer NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Weakland, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned sine die. Respectfully submitted, *Jennie M. Fulasz 4 Secretary