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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-07-02 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 2, 1962 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 the following members present: Stevenson, Comstock, Stewart, Willhite, Adams and Guyer. Absent: Member Weakland. Also present: Assistant Planner Warren, Planning Draftsman Lee, Principal Engineer Harshman. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN This being the first meeting of the fiscal year , Chairman Stewart explained that the City Charter requires the election of a chairman and vice-chairman at this time. Member Adams nominated Member Stevenson as Chairman and Member Comstock seconded the motion. Chairman Stewart moved that nominations be closed and Member Adams moved that a unanimous vote be cast for Member Stevenson as Chairman. Member Guyer seconded the motion and it carried. Member Guyer nominated Chairman Stewart as Vice-Chairman and Member Adams seconded the motion. Member Willhite moved that the nominations be closed and the secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Member Stewart as Vice-Chairman. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the minutes of June- 13 , 1962 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS i PUBLIC HEARING - (Cont'd) Saburo Muraoka - South Side Quintard Street, Between First and Second Avenues - Mobile Home Park A plot plan of the proposed Mobile Home Park was shown. Assistant Planner Warren stated that the problems which the Commission, at the May 21st meeting, felt needed further study, had been satisfactorily solved by Mr. Muraoka and his engineer. With the aid of a plot plan of the proposed Mobile Home Park, these problems were discussed. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mr. George Whyte, Project Engineer for the Wittman Engineering Company representing the applicant, spoke about the sewerage problem. He stated that they can not get the permission of the School Board to use their pumping station, so will build one of their own in the vicinity of Palomar Street and Second Avenue, with the relief main installed in Oxford Street. He further stated that the entrance was moved to Second Avenue as per advice from the Planning Commission. He said he talked with Chief of Police Quinn about the emergency exits and entrances and Chief Quinn thought just the one entrance on First Avenue would be sufficient. Fire Chief Lee suggested that they put a fire hydrant close to the recreation building and other fire fighting equipment, such as extinguishers , etc. , will be installed in excess of what the Fire Department stipulates they must have. Mr. Whyte confirmed that a 5 ft. high chain link fence with a Eugenia hedge would be placed along the entire frontage on Quintard Street and Second Avenue. Member Adams asked whether they plan to build the park according to FHA specifications and Vice-Chairman Stewart questioned the number of trailer spaces. When questioned by Member Willhite, Mr. Whyte assured the Commission that they intend to screen off the storage area. Member Comstock asked how many spaces they plan to put in Unit #1 . Mr. Whyte said that the number depended on the financing,) but at the present time 129 spaces were anticipated. Mr. Roy Muraoka , 103 Quintard Street, the applicant's son, told the Commission that the proposed park was a park of the future and would be constructed to accommodate the new 12-foot and expando trailers that are on the market today. He also stated that the planned density of the park would be 10 trailers per acre. There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Chairman Stevenson asked the Assistant Planner whether he knew of any difficulty incurred where there was a trailer park near a school . Assistant Planner Warren related that the Police Department knew of no particular traffic problems having occurred in similar land use situations. Principal Engineer Harshman told the Commission that he has consulted Mr. Norris Luedtke, Consulting Engineer for Wittman Engineering Company, and they both were in agreement that the desirable solution would be for the applicant to construct his own pumping station instead of getting the approval of the School . Member Guyer and the Assistant Planner discussed the possibility that half-streets would be built when the applicant construct Unit #l , but Mr. Whyte assured the Commission that only full-width streets would be constructed. Vice-Chairman Stewart said he felt the Commission should just consider the first unit at this time, approving the land use for the entire project; however, when the applicant gets ready to. build the second unit, he would have to come in and present a plan- to the Commission for this. Mr. Whyte stated that they want a conditional use permit for the entire project- not just part of it, as chances are they may just go ahead and put in the entire 243 spaces. Member Comstock asked for the staff 's comments regarding the future development of the land use regarding the land to the west and the east. Assistant Planner Warren explained that most of the land in the vicinity of the proposed park is in the county and undeveloped at the present time, thus no trends have been established. The land has been zoned for R-3 use, so it is reasonable that a high-density de- velopment would occur here. Under the present zoning, the land could be developed more densely than the current plans request. It was moved by Member Adams and seconded by Member Willhite that the petition of Saburo Muraoka for construction of a mobile home park on the south side of Quintard Street, between First and Second Avenue, according to the plans submitted to the Planning Commission, be approved, with the following conditions: 1 . Mobile Home Park be enclosed by a 5 ft. high chain link fence. - 2 - 2. A Eugenia hedge, 5 ft.. high, to be planted to form a screen along the entire , frontage of puintard Street and Second Avenue: The hedge to be planted inside the fence, and the fence to be on the setback line. 3. The recommendations of the Fire Chief to be observed. 4. That a new pump station for sewage disposal be built by the applicant, according to the specifications of the City Engineer. 5. Park to be designed according to FHA specifications except for some minor details. 6. All utilities to be placed under ground. 7. Streets are to be improved as shown on the plot plan on the first -unit; then all other street improvements should be completed prior to the final in- spection on the completion of the park. Further, the action be based on the following: 1 . The use as a mobile home park will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. 2. There will be no damage or nuisance arising from noise, smoke, odor, dust or vibration. 3. There would be no hazard to persons and property from possible explosion, contamination or fire and the hazard occasioned by unusual volume or character of traffic as this is a moderately low density development compared to average R-3 developments. 4. The development is reasonably compatible with other uses in the area. It is a residential use. It is just as compatible with the school as a single family residence would be. Due to the location of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company's easement, the property adjacent to the south will remain undeveloped. The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Adams , Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, .Stevenson and Willhite NOES: None ABSENT: Member Weakland PUBLIC HEARING - Chula Vista .Christian Reformed Church - East "J" Street - Church Site The application was read requesting permission to build a church with all the facilities necessary for a church plant. Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan of the proposed location. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mr. Art Schuller, 551 Third Avenue, speaking for the owner, told the Commission that a church here would be an asset to the community. Rev. Paul Veenstra , pastor of the proposed church, explained to the Commission that for the past two years they have been looking for a suitable piece of property on which to build their church, keeping certain criteria before them as a guide to finding the property; the first being the size of the property. They needed a place large enough so that they could meet all the requirements of the City with respect -3- to off-street parking and other building requirements but one they could afford to buy because they are, as yet, a small group. They wish to be near a residential area because they want to be of service to the community in which they settle, but . also away from other churches in the immediate vicinity because of their conviction not to enter into competition with other groups. At the present time, no plans have been made for the development; this request is limited to land use for a church site. Max Stewart, sales manager for the Horton Development Company, spoke against the proposed church site. He stated that the location of a church here would devaluate the property, making the sale of the new homes in this area difficult. He also felt the topography of this site was such that locating a church here was impractical . Also speaking in opposition were Mrs. Edna Young, 325 East "J" Street, Mr. Harold Young, 315 Kimball Terrace, Mr. Clyde Crane, 339 East "J" Street, Mr. L. Bevin, 734 Monterey, Mrs. Vickers , last house on "J" Street, Mr. Kenneth Milburn, 685 Melrose Avenue, speaking also for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pulliam and Mr-. and Mrs. Julius Erxleben. A letter of protest was read from Mr. Francis E. Young, 325 East "J" Street; a letter was submitted from Mr. Harold P. Young, 214 "F" Street and a petition of 25 names was submitted. The above people were opposed to; the potential devaluation of their homes; closing off the best access to Rice Canyon; cars. turning around here present a problem to the children in the neighborhood. There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed. Chairman Stevenson asked for the staff 's feeling on the matter. Assistant Planner Warren stated that from the standpoint of planning, the location of a church site here is not objectionable. However, two problems do exist - (1) the grading problem and (2) whether the land behind the proposed site and adjacent to Stardust Subdivision will become landlocked. He further commented on• the fact that the land north descends at a steep grade into Rice Canyon in} such a way that bringing any streets up from the Canyon may be impractical . Member Comstock said that if a cut-slope method was used, the land could be de- veloped for a church site. The church would be in a hole and lower (than the homes in the Stardust development and the surrounding homes. . . however, the landlock would be very serious in the future, since access here is the real problem. He felt that access could be opened up through the church site. 1 Rev. Veenstra told the Commission that. at one time he talked to the Planning Director and was shown a map which clearly indicated an access from Melrose Street. He said the church would not have to be taken down to the level of the street. The church would be a duo or triple level construction. Member Comstock questioned whether they could offset Monterey Street to the west, but Assistant Planner Warren stated that this would bring up double frontage lots. He also stated that the subdivision being discussed, Mark Hill , had been submitted but has since expired, and appears to be somewhat impractical from an engineering standpoint. Member Adams said-- that since a subdivision was laid out here, there is a good possibility that streets could be and were laid out satisfactorily, and access could be acquired other than through the proposed church site. It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the matter be continued and carried over to the meeting of July 16th so that the Engineering and Planning Departments could make, and submit to the Commission, a feasibility study of developing land behind the proposed site and submit their recommendations to the Commission. - 4 - PUBLIC HEARING - Community Church of God - 456 Fifth Avenue - Approval of Church Building The application was read requesting permission to build a new sanctuary 55 x 88 feet, to be located in front of the present church building. Assistant Planner Warren submitted the plot plan showing the proposed location of the building. He stated that the 60 parking spaces the applicant is providing here, more than meet the requirements of the or.dina�nce. This being the time and place as advertised , Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mr. Harold E. Schauer, the applicant for the church, stated he had nothing to add to the Assistant Planner 's comments. There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed. Vice-Chairman Stewart asked the applicant about the improvements. Mr. Schauer stated that they plan to either oil or blacktop the area. Member Comstock ques- tioned whether 15 feet was adequate for this parking egress and ingress. Planning Assistant Warren said the alley was actually dedicated at 16 feet. This would be minimum and that wider pavement would be desirable. I't was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Guyer that the application for a conditional use permit for the Community Church of God, 456 Fifth Avenue, for approval of a new sanctuary building 55 x 88 feet, providing for 60 off-street parking spaces , be approved with the following conditions: 1 . That the sanctuary be built according to plans submitted. 2. That the applicant include in the proposed improvement plans , paving of the parking area immediately to the west of the existing Sunday school ,and 3. To delineate parking area and spaces. Further, that the action was based on the following findings: 1 . There will be no damage or nuisance arising from noise, smoke, odor, dust or vibration. 2. There will be no hazard to persons and property from poss17ble explosion, contamination or fire. 3. There would be no appreciable increase in traffic. 4. The use is compatible with the type of uses in the area. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Comstock, Stevenson, Willhite, Adams , Guyer and Stewart NOES: None ABSENT: Member Weakland PUBLIC HEARING - Fredericka Manor - 183 Third Avenue - Approval of Hospital The application was -read requesting permission to build a three-story unit and a - 5 - one-story unit convalescent hospital in accordance with the drawings submitted with their application. Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan showing the proposed location of the hospitals. The hospital will replace an existing frame residence now occupying a portion of the site. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Douglas Lindsey, Administrator for Fredericka Manor, spoke in favor of the pro- posed hospitals. He told the Commission that the Manor is non-denominational , occupying 5 acres of land with 260 members ranging from 62 to 99 years of age - they employ 70 people and have an annual payroll of $250,000. They wish to increase the number of hospital beds from 52 to 156. The Manor is licensed with the Social Welfare Department and the medical unit is licensed with the Department of Health. Donald Neptune, architect for the project, discussed the parking provisions , stating that the ordinance requires 1 space for each bed- which number they will exceed since they plan for 156 spaces. The parking spaces are properly dispersed so as not to create any volume of traffic. The 3-story hospital will be for patients requiring nursing care and the 1-story building will be for ambulatory care. Vice-Chairman -Stewart questioned the location of proposed hospital parking. He felt that much of it was too far away; however, Mr. Lindsey said that the parking plan was in compliance with the ordinance as the ;•spaces are all within 300 feet of subject site. The members using the hospital will not have cars , since the majority of them are over the age limit to drive. Rather than develop the land next to the hospital unit, they prefer to create a park-like atmosphere here, with a lagoon, etc. Chairman Stevenson asked if a fence would be put around the lagoon and Mr. Lindsey stated that this would definitely be done, with a planting screen also planned. There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was closed. Member Adams felt this hospital would be a great asset to the city and could see no difficulty with the proposed plans. It was moved by Member Guyer and seconded by Member Comstock that a conditional use permit for Fredericka Manor (Pacific Homes Corporation) for permission to build a 3-story hospital and a one-story convalescent home be approved subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the proposed buildings be built in the location shown on the plans submitted with the application. Further, that action be based on the following: 1 . That it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. 2. That there will be no damage or nuisance arising from noise, smoke, odor, dust or vibration. - 6 - 3. There will be no hazard to persons and property from any possible explosion, contamination or fire and no unusual volume or character of traffic. 4. The use is compatible with uses in the area. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Guyer, Stewart, Comstock, Stevenson, Willhite and Adams NOES: None ABSENT: Member Weakland VARIANCES - Fredericka Manor - 183 Third Avenue - Height Variance The application was read requesting a height variance from 45 feet to 71 feet for a 7-story hotel unit. Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan of the proposed location and stated that some parking was proposed, but none was required by ordinance. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mr. Lindsey, Administrator for Fredericka Manor, explained that under the Pacific Homes Corporation, 1400 members are now being cared for, some in La Jolla, Mission Beach, etc. , with 260 members in Chula Vista. This number could be increased by 200 with the addition of a hotel . The hotel will have apartment-type units - 1 bed units and 2 bed units. The dining room to be located on the ground floor, will be of sufficient size to take care of the members. Since the proposed structure would be 71 feet high, a site near the center of the property was chosen, and if they are limited to 45 feet in height, the land coverage would be increased by 50%. Member Comstock questioned the standards of the access from "D'' Street and Mr. Neptune stated the "D'' Street entrance would meet all City requirements. They would work along with the Fire Department and put in all necessary equipment, and more if required. The present Administration Building will be demolished. Mr. Neptune further stated that they will have access from Second Avenue, "D'' Street and ''E" Street. All cul-de-sacs and one-way streets would be eliminated. Mr. Steve Brest, 144 Twin Oaks Circle, spoke in opposition to the hotel , stating that it'would cut off light and breezes to his .property. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Vice-Chairman Stewart questioned the height, wondering what, if any, were the disad- vantages of going beyond the 45 feet, and what was the maximum allowed height in any zone. Assistant Planner Warren explained that 65 feet, in a C-2 zone is the maximum allowed height. Generally, the limitations imposed on building heights are governed by need as related to density. Other considerations are the restrictions of light and air, and in this case, disturbing the residential character. Chairman Stevenson wondered if the proposed building would affect the National City airport flight pattern, but was told that it would not. Vice-Chairman Stewart stated he felt no hardship to the property exists here, and if the Commission were to grant this height variance, he believed they would be setting a precedent. -7- Member Adams disagreed with this theory pointing out that the location of the site in the center of the property has everything to do withthe height. It should not set a precedent, therefore, for other buildings like this one. Member Adams said he felt the height here should be put under conditional use permit instead of a variance, and recommended that the city attorney prepare a resolution changing the ordinance. Member Comstock felt this was a very definite exceptional circumstance because of the large parcel of land which is being utilized. The twenty acres here at Fredericka are bounded by four streets and there is no way for them to expand unless high-rise buildings are allowed. Chairman Stevenson said he felt that the Commission should take action, either by recommending a change in the ordinance or by granting a variance as requested. It was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Willhite that the height variance for Fredericka Manor, 183 Third Avenue, to permit construction of a 7-story hotel building as shown on plans submitted to the Commission be approved. There are exceptional circumstances applicable to this property and conditions that apply to this property and- its intended use thereof and (2� the fact that we do not have a setback problem - the land is all under one ownership and operates as one unit. Further, the action be based on: (1) That the variance is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right of the applicant. (2) It will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in which the property if located. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Comstock, Stevenson, Willhite and Guyer NOES: Members Adams and Stewart ABSENT: Member Weakland Member Adams based his ''no'' vote on the opinion that the exceptional circumstances stated were not valid. Member Stevenson asked the Planning staff to undertake a study, together with the city attorney, to draft an ordinance all-owing buildings above 45 feet in an R-3 zone, and (2) a study for the required parking :spaces for hotels in Chula Vista. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Allison E. Gilbert - 1027 Corte Maria - Setback reduction The application was read requesting that an existing patio-lanai which the applicant b uilt in violation of an ordinance be allowed to remain. The ordinance requires a 5-foot side yard setback and the room involved lies 112 feet from the property line. Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan explaining that the application is for the purpose of legalizing the violation. A letter from Mr. E. J. Grady, Chief Building Inspector was read in which he stated that he issued a building permit to Mr. Guilbert on July 29, 1959 for the installation -8- of a masonry garden wall , 18 feet long and 6 feet high, and for an outdoor barbecue. On August 11 , 1959 an inspection was made of the footing and forms for the garden wall and the barbecue. No other permits were applied for after this date. Assistant Planner Warren further explained that after this date, the applicant added a roof then -enclosed the remaining open area with glass , thus resulting in the creation of a room attached to the main dwelling, which was too close to the side property line. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. Mrs. A. Gilbert, the applicant, told the Commission that her neighbors do not object to the addition as it exists. Mr. L. E. Hoole, a real estate broker, explained that the house had been sold and was now in escrow, emphasizing the importance of granting the variance. Vice-Chairman Stewart asked what would be involved if they were asked to move the wall . Mrs. Gilbert stated that the whole fire wall would have to come out, the glass wall and fireplace would have to be moved, etc. Chairman Stevenson stated the reason for setbacks was to provide proper- light and air, etc. for neighboring homes , and Member Comstock felt that if the Commission allowed this violation of setbacks , they would have to literally throw out the set- back variance, since there were no exceptional circumstances applicable to this property. Vice-Chairman Stewart said he was concerned as to what would happen about all the other violations in the city, if they were to allow this one. Member Willhite agreed and added that if the Commission wanted to have a good con- science about turning down this variance, they should require the staff to seek out and investigate all similar violations. It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Adams that the application of Allison E. Gilbert, 1027 'Corte Maria Avenue for a setback reduction be denied, based on the fact that no exceptional circumstances were found here. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Vice-Chairman Stewart, Comstock (regretfully) , Adams and Guyer NOES: Members Stevenson and Willhite ABSENT: Member Weakland PUBLIC HEARING - Kenneth M. Fanning - 328 Patricia Avenue - Setback Reduction The application was read requesting a side yard setback from 5 feet to 1 '-z - 5 feet for a 16 foot strip so that an addition can be built to the home. Assistant Planner Warren submitted a plot plan showing the location of the proposed addition, pointing out that the lot is ''pie-shaped.'' This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stevenson opened the hearing. -9- Vice-Chairman Stewart suggested the applicant alter h1s plans to narrow the north edge of the addition making it parallel with the lot line. Mr. Kenneth Fanning, the applicant, commented that due to the shape of the lot, the house had to be built at an angle to the frontage, and that the contractors involved have concluded that constructing the addition as proposed was the only feasible plan. There being no, further comments , either for or against, the hearing was closed. Member Adams said he felt this was an excellent example of an exceptional circumstance since the lot is narrow at the point where an addition could feasibly be built. It was moved by Member Adams , seconded by Member Guyer that the application of Kenneth M. Fanning, 328 Patricia Avenue, for a zone variance to enable him to build an addition to the side of his house be approved in accordance with the sketch as submitted. (1) The exceptional circumstances are that the lot is an unusual shape - narrow at the point where the house is normally built making it difficult for the applicant to take full advantage of the lot which he has , and because of this exceptional circumstance, variance is necessary for the preservation of the property right. (2) Granting this variance will not be materially detrimental to. the public welfare or injurious to the adjacent property as evidenced by the lack of objection, and that the applicant does have a petition favoring the request signed by eighteen neighbors , which accompanied an earlier request. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Adams , Guyer, Stewart, Stevenson and Willhite NOES: Member Comstock ABSENT: Member Weakland Member Comstock said he felt that this justified a variance in some respects , but that the applicant had an ample back yard that could be used and therefore believed there was no exceptional circumstance. SUBDIVISIONS Palomar View Heights - Tentative'Map Assistant Planner Warren submitted the tentative map of Palomar View Heights and ex- plained its location. A letter from H. Ralph Lovett from the Technological Engineering Corporation was read concerning the improvement of Nolan Street when dedicated. At this point, the recommendations of the Planning and Engineering departments were reviewed. Mr. Henry Algert, the engineer for the subdivision, stated that lot number 7 of the proposed subdivision is owned by Palomar Church of Christ, and that it is the owner's request that this lot be omitted from the subdivision. It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Vice-Chairman Stewart and unanimously carried that the tentative map of Palomar View Heights Subdivision be approved subject to the following conditions: -10- 1 . That lot #7 be eliminated from the subdivision. 2. The subdivider shall be required to improve 28 feet of paving of Nolan Avenue and to obtain additional right-of-way as required. 3. Submit evidence of slope rights as necessary along the easterly edge of Nolan Avenue prior to approval of final map. 4. That sewer, connection fees be paid prior to approval of the final map for service through the Naples Street trunk and the Oxford Street relief trunk. 5. That lots 4, 5 and 6 be extended to the northerly subdivision boundary. 6. That a street tree plan be submitted to the Planning Department for approval . 7. That drainage control , satisfactory to the City engineer be provided. 8. That street improvements west of the proposed subdivision on East Palomar Street to the east line of Judson Estates Unit #2 be included as part of the subdivision improvements. 9. Pending submission of improvement plans and subdivision bonds , a bond in the amount approved by the City engineer shall be posted to insure installation of improvements adjacent to the church site (formerly lot #7) . 10. That the tentative map indicate the following: a. Show sewer main to be constructed in Nolan Avenue from centerline of East Palomar Street to north subdivision boundary. b. Show location of nearest available utility connections. c. Show twenty-eight foot (281) travel section on Nolan Avenue d. Indicate 6 inch curb height on Nolan Avenue typical section. e. Indicate one to two cut slope and one and one-half to one fill slope along the easterly edge of Nolan Avenue. f. Delete thickness of A. C. on both typical sections. g. Provide mast arm overhang easement for utility overhang along the west side side of Nolan Avenue. h. Identify Nolan Avenue on the tentative _,map. i . That a one-foot lot be shown at the northerly end and easterly edge of Nolan Avenue. 11 . That a revised map be submitted showing all corrections to the Planning Department. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS (Cont'd) Willis Richardson - North End of Trenton Street - Request for abandonment of road easement. -11- A letter was read from Mr. Richardson in which he asked the Commission to disregard his former request for removal of entire 20-foot easement and now wishes to request removal of the street easement that lies southerly and westerly of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company's easement. This would make it possible for him to grade and maintain a driveway over this land which will serve his six units on the property. Mr. G. A. Bishop, from the Land Division department of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, told the Commission that they had no objection to the request, as changed. It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the Commission recommend to the Council that those portions of the street easement occupying the easterly 20-feet of lots 8 and 9 of Block R of Harborside Unit No. 2, which lie southerly and westerly of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company's easement be vacated. COMMUNICATIONS Oral - Policy regarding public improvements required by Ordinance No. 543 Assistant Planner asked the Commission to postpone this matter until the Planning Director returns. Written - Mrs. Mary K. Kenworthy - 276 "K" Street - Extension of Time on Variance A letter was read from Mrs. Mary K. Kenworthy asking for another extension on the use and maintenance of the flower stand on her property for 2'—z years. Vice-Chairman Stewart wondered about the possibility of a new owner coming in before the 2'-2 year period and taking over. He felt the Commission should grant a one=year extension and have Mrs. Kenworthy again request an extension as desired. It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart, seconded by Member Willhite and unanimously carried that a one-year extension of time on the variance be granted to Mrs. Mary K. Kenworthy. Member Comstock, on behalf of the Commission, thanked Mr. Stewart for "a job well done" in serving as the Chairman for the past five years. The Commission suggested that a resolution commending Mr. Stewart be prepared to be offered by the City Council . It was moved by Vice-Chairman Stewart and seconded by Member Willhite that the Commission recommend to the City Council the reappointment of Members Comstock and Guyer. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Member Comstock, seconded by Member Willhite and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to July 16, 1962. Respectfully submitted, Jennie M. Fulasz Secretary-