HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-12-17 PC MINS ..MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
-r CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
December 17, 1962
The 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 the Civic Center
with the following members present: Stevenson, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Willhite,
Adams and Guyer. - Absent: None Also present: Planning Director Fretz, Assistant
Planner Warren, City Attorney Duberg and Principal Engineer Harshman.
STATEMENT
The Secretary of the Commission hereby states that she did post within 24 hours of
adjournment, as provided by law, the order of the Commission for the adjourned
meeting of December 3, 1962.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Willhite and unanimously carried
that the minutes of December 3, 1962 be approved, copies having been mailed to each
member.
REZONING
PUBLIC HEARING - Hilltop Drive and Rienstra Street - Henry Rienstra - Interim R-1
to C-1-P
The application was read in which the applicant requests rezoning for approximately
52 acres of land from interim R-1 to C-1-P, in order that a small shopping center
could be built here.
Assistant Planner Warren presented the plot plan.
Planning Director Fretz explained the location of the proposed rezoning to other
commercial zoned property, stating it was approximately one mile to the commercial
zoning. He further added that this 52 acre lot would be .adequate for a neighborhood
shopping center.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing.
Mr. Henry Rienstra, the 'appl'icant, amplified the statements made in the application.
There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed.
Vice-Chairman Stewart suggested that the recommendation to the City Council for the
rezoning be predicated upon the filing of a final subdivision map to accomplish street
dedications and improvements.
Asked for the staff 's comment, Mr. Fretz stated that the staff feels that this is a
good location for a small shopping center; that. it is well situated since Hilltop
Drive would be a major street and that it would have a minimum adverse effect on
future residential properties adjacent to it.
Member Comstock questioned if the Commission would be premature in granting the zone
change since we are undertaking a Master Plan and this might be inconsistent with
the plan. Planning Director Fretz said he didn' t think so; that the site is a natural
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for this use and fits perfectly with the standards set up for neighborhood
shopping centers.
RESOLUTION NO. 253 - Recommending to City Council Change of Zone from Interim R-1
to C-1-P for property located at Hilltop Drive and Rienstra
Street predicated upon the filing of a final subdivision map
Offered by Member Adams , seconded by Member Guyer, passed, approved and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Adams , Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson and Willhite
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The findings were based on the following:
1 . It is good zoning practice because the site adjoins a parking lot of the
school on the north and adjoins the San Diego Gas and Electric Company
right-of-way on the south, thus the commercial zoning will have minimal
adverse effect on adjacent property.
2. The site fits well in the pattern of neighborhood shopping centers on the
basis of one mile interval between facilities of this type. .
3. The adjoining property is not developed.
PUBLIC HEARING - Telegraph Canyon Road and "L" Street - Robinhood Homes, Inc.
R-3 to C-1-P-D
The application was read in which the applicant requests a zone change from R-3
to C-I-P-D so that a small shopping center could be built. They stated there
are more than 500 homes in the immediate area that are over a mile from the
nearest shopping center.
Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan, explaining the location and its
relation to the proposed Route 241 Freeway. Vice-Chairman Stewart commented that
a portion of this property is City property and would have to be vacated. He
suggested that the Commission postpone action on this matter until the City Council
approves the vacation.
It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart and seconded by Member Willhite that action
on the zone change be continued until the meeting of January 21 , 1963.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson, Willhite, Adams and Guyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING - Both Sides Broadway., from "C'' to Moss Street
C-2 to C-2-P
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read in which reference was made to a
report from the Broadway Association on the desirability of C-2-P zoning for all
of Broadway. The letter stated that off-street parking is of extreme importance
to the orderly growth and development of a major business street and that the
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Board of Directors recommends that the entire length of Broadway be .zoned C-2-P,
requiring new construction to provide one square foot of off-street parking for
each square foot of building space.
RESOLUTION NO. 254 - Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to Set
a Public Hearing for January 21 , 1963 to Consider Change of
Zone from C-2 to C-2-P for Both Sides of Broadway, from "C"
to Moss Street
Offered by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Stewart, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson, Willhite and Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARING -(cont 'd) - Stephen and Dorothy Jamelske - 579 "F" Street -
Business and Professional Use
Assistant Planner Warren reviewed the matter and submitted a plot plan which
showed six parking spaces.
Planning Director Fretz explained that the public hearing was continued so that
the applicant could submit a new plot plan. He said. the staff helped Mrs. Jamelske
on the- parking layout. Mr. Fretz added that more cars 'could be accommodated if the
garage were removed from the property.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing.
Dr. S. Glanz, 67 E1 Capitan Drive, who is purchasing the property, spoke in favor
of the request. He explained that this office would be used primarily for a
surgeon, such as a neuro-surgeon, plastic surgeon, etc. , working in the hospital ,
and preferred the garage to remain so that this doctor and his nurse could park
their cars in it. Vice-Chairman Stewart questioned the number of spaces provided
since it was established that a doctor and nurse would occupy the spaces in the
garage.
There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed.
Member Willhite said he felt six spaces for the one doctor occupying the building
was sufficient; however, he felt the garage was an obstacle and should come out.
Member Weakland agreed, saying that in time he was sure they would find this a
necessity and take the garage down.
Vice-Chairman Stewart commented that leaving the garage on the premises would
just lend itself to storage, etc. , other than for parking, which would leave four
permanent parking spaces rather than the six,
Asked for the staff 's comments, Planning Director Fretz said he felt this was a
good .use for the property, but it should be made to look like an office building
rather than a residence and taking the garage down would help accomplish this.
It was moved by Member Willhite and seconded by Member Weakland that the conditional
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use permit be recommended to the City Council for approval subject to the following
conditions:
1 . The garage be removed and the entire area be used for parking.
2. The parking area be covered with asphalt concrete and the parking spaces marked.
= Further, that action be based on the following findings:
1 . It will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
2. No hazard to persons and property from possible explosion, contamination or fire.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Willhite, Adams , Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Weakland and Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VARIANCES
PUBLIC HEARING - (Cont 'd) - Max and Eva Weinstock - 733 Broadway (C-2 Zone)
Leibi and Sara Lipowsky
Rear Yard Setback Reduction - 15 Feet to Zero
Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan and reviewed the matter fbr the Commission.
The applicants request a reduction in rear yard setback from 15 feet to zero in order
to construct a building. The wall would be on the property line and objections from
adjacent residents at the previous meeting was the reason for the continuation so that a
coordination of plans could be worked out by the applicants and the property owners.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson reopened the hearing.
Mr. Keith Atherton, attorney representing the applicant, informed the Commission that
Mr. Jack Gardner had contacted Mrs. Ackley, Henry Algert and Arthur Stephens, and a
verbal agreement was made whereby Mr. Gardner agreed that construction of the rear
wall would be 11 feet instead of the proposed 16 or 17 feet. He said both Mr. Algert
and Mr. Stephens are no longer opposing it, but Mrs. Ackley still is. Mrs. Jerry Ack-
ley, 734 Ash Avenue, assured the Commission that she was still in opposition to the wall
blocking off the light and air to the patio which her son uses frequently.! She said
her son is paraplegic and has a 300 % disability.
Mr. Sam Copeland, 225 Landis Avenue, representing the American Legion, told the Com-
mission that this organization holds the power of attorney for the Ackley boy. He
asked that the Commission deny this variance.
The Commission discussed the off-street parking as they felt this would have some
effect on the case. Member Adams commented that he felt it would be poor planning
practice to allow a building to be built on this ground covering every square foot of
the site and providing no off-street parking, particularly in light of the request from
the Broadway Association. He added that this proposed building would, in his opinion,
be very injurious to the property in the rear.
Member Guyer asked for the staff 's comments , and Mr. Fretz said he had nothing further
to add except for the fact that he couldn 't see how they could get by without pro-
viding any off-street parking for a retail store.
It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Adams that the variance for the
rear yard setback reduction be denied.
Further, that the action be based on the following findings:
I . - There are no exceptional circumstances in this variance that meets the requirements.
2. It would be injurious to the adjacent property.
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The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Guyer, Stewart, Weakland, Stevenson, Willhite and Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Member Comstock abstained from voting.
PUBLIC HEARING - Robert S. Bean 273 and 277 "L" Street - Use and Setback
The application was read in which the applicant requests a variance to use the
R-1 lots as follows:
1 . 277 "L" Street to be developed with an R-3 use.
2. Use of 25 feet of frontage at 273 "L" Street for a driveway for the
adjoining lot and use of a portion of the rear area of 273 "L" Street
as parking area for units on the adjoining lot.
3. Reduction of front setback from 25 to 20 feet on lot at 277 "L" Street.
Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan and sketch of . the proposed
development. He explained that there would be a total of 12 units: 4 one-story
units in front and 8 two-story units in the rear.
Vice-Chairman Stewart questioned the distance from the front apartments to the
parking area in the back and was told that it would be approximately 165 feet.
Twelve parking spaces were to be provided, or one space for each apartment.
This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing.
Mr. Keith Atherton, attorney representing D-r. Bean, spoke of the transitional use
allowed on this property, where one side abuts R-3 and Commercial . He added that
a single family dwelling was unreasonable because of the transitional uses .Dr.
Bean is allowed.
Vice-Chairman Stewart asked Mr. Atherton if the applicant would be willing to
place four parking spaces in front as he felt the people renting the front apartments
would park their cars in the street rather than walk the distance to the rear lot.
Mr. Atherton said Dr. Bean would be willing to do this.
Mr. A. Withem, 273 !'L" Street, owner of the lot at 273 "L" Street which the ap-
plicant is purchasing, spoke in favor the the application. He said the land in
the rear was a fire hazard with nothing but weeds, etc. , growing on it. He
added that the two adjacent property owners have not developed their portions of
the property since landscaping this was very difficult, and with the proposed
parking lot here, this would eliminate this fire hazard.
Mr. Eugene Coleman, 268 Sierra Way, Mr. John Schroeder, 257 "L" Street, Mr. Carl
Degour, 267 "L" Street, Robert Towers, 272 Sierra Way and Corrine Towers, 272
Sierra Way, spoke .;in opposition, stating as their reasons: parking lot in the
rear - it wouldlentail more parking than 12 spaces; it would become flooded in
the event of a heavy rain; renters would be of the Country Club set and would
own more than one`car; a great deal of fill would be brought in to level this
parking lot; the traffic hazard; deed restrictions in the Whittington subdivision
prohibit this type of use.
Director of Planning Fretz commented that the restrictive covenant of the deed is
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between private parties and does not involve the city.
;a There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed.
Vice-Chairman Stewart asked Mr. Fretz what could be built on this property without
this variance. Mr. Fretz discussed the transitional aspects of the ordinance and
concluded that basically the lot could only be used as R-2.
The Commission discussed the size and shape of the lot and the number of units
proposed to be built thereon.. Member Comstock asked for the staff's comments
concerning the need for apartment buildings in the city.
Mr. Fretz stated that there has been quite a bit of construction in the last three
yeas, and because of this there is no apparent shortage to accommodate- the market
. and that there is still considerable R-3 property available. However, the lots
are small and people with 20 to 30 units in mind are having a hard time finding
available land. Mr. Fretz commented on the Telegraph Canyon ditch coming through
the property, and felt the Commission should have some control over this. He
added that he felt the property here would never develop as R-1 , and that the
standards of off-street parking should be raised if the variance is allowed.
Speaking of the deed restriction on the property, Mr. Fretz stated that even
though they are not enforced by the City, the City should give them consideration;
recognize and understand them and, if possible, abide by them generally: Mr. Fretz
then read the petition which was presented and signed by 20 property owners.
It was moved by Member Comstock and seconded by Member Weakland that the appli=
cation for a use variance and for reduction in front yard setback be denied.
Further, that action be based on the following:
1 . The variance,, as requested, does not submit the fullest use of the property.
2. The variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare and
injurious to the property or improvements in the zone in which the property
is located.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Comstock, Weakland, Stevenson and Guyer
NOES: Members Stewart, Willhite and Adams
ABSENT: None
SUBDIVISIONS
Henry Pinnegar. Subdivision - '`Final Map
Assistant Planner Warren submitted the map of the subdivision. Planning Director
Fretz discussed with the Commission the widening of Fourth Avenue and the street
improvements the subdivision would entail . Mr. Harshman spoke of the cost per
mile to widen the street.
It was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried
that the final map of the Henry Pinnegar Subdivision be recommended for approval
with the Engineering Department's recommendation for public improvements as shown
on the tentative map.
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Princess View Subdivision - Final Map
Assistant Planner Warren submitted the map of the subdivision.
Planning Director Fretz suggested that the slope control standards of the City of
San Diego be imposed for this subdivision even though i':tcwas not a condition of the
tentative map.
It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried
that the final map of the Princess View Subdivision be recommended for approval
subject to the following condition:
1 . Slope control , as per the City of San Diego Slope Control specificiations
be included in the improvement plans.
COMMUNICATIONS
Written: Request for Extension of Time on Variance - 590-92-94 "D" Street
Ralph Paxton
A letter was read from Ralph Paxton, Jr. requesting another extension of six
months on his variance. Since a similar request has been granted before, the Com-
mission unanimously agreed to continue this matter so that the staff could give.
this further study. The matter was continued until the meeting of January 7, 1963.
Relief from the Installation of Public Improvements - 384 Fourth Avenue
A letter was read from Harold W. Turner requesting deferment of the installation of
public improvements on his property located at 384 Fourth Avenue.
A letter from Mr. Bill Harshman was read in which he explained that an application
had been made for federal assistance in installation of wider pavement on Fourth
Avenue from "F" to "H" Streets. He recommended deferment until such a time as a
decision is made at the Federal level ; also, that a bond be required to guarantee
installation.
It was moved by Member Adams , seconded by Member Stewart and unanimously carried
that the request for the deferment of public improvements for Harold W. Turner for
his property located at 384 Fourth Avenue be granted subject to a 30-day written
notice from the City Engineer with the condition that a lien or a cash deposit be
given to the City in the amount determined by the Engineering Department as sufficient
to cover the cost of these improvements.
MISCELLANEOUS
Report of Findings on Robert S. Bean`Appeal
The report of findings was read to the Commission. It was moved by Member Comstock,
seconded by Member Willhite and unanimously carried that the findings be approved,
as read.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Member Weakland, seconded by Member Adams and unanimously carried
that the meeting adjourn sine die.
spectfully submitted,
ennie Fulasz, Secretary