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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA April 16, 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 Civic Center with the fol- lowing members present: Stevenson, Comstock, Wea kland, Stewart, Adams and Guyer. Absent: Member Willhite. Also present: Director of Planning Fretz, City Attorney Duberg, Assis- tant Planner Warren and PlanningDraftsman Lee. STATEMENT: The Secretary of the Commission hereby states that she did post within 24 hours of ad- journment, as provided by law, the order of the'Commission for the adjourned meeting of April 16, 1962. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Stevenson, seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1962, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING - American Oil Company - Northwest Corner Fourth and "E" The application was read requesting permission to construct a service station at the northwest corner of Fourth and "E" Street. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plot plan of the proposed development. This being the time and place as advertised , Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. Mr. Paul Miller, representing the owner, stated that they believe a service station to be the best use of the property. Member Stevenson asked whether there would be any automobile repairing. Planning Director Fretz stated that the common practice in service stations is to locate numerous signs; racks for lubricants , tires, etc. about the property and asked whether or not the applicant will have any control over this, after the station is leased. Mr. Schroeder, representative of the American Oil Company, stated that this will be a self-service station with no repairs, and that it is the intent of the company to operate this station and they do not desire any development of the lot other than that shown on plan submitted. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Planning Director Fretz stated that the staff recommends approval of the application but would suggest that development be limited to what is shown on plans. The Commission dis- cussed the traffic pattern at the intersection and possible control . It was noted that curb cuts must be approved by the Engineering Department. It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that a conditional use permit be granted to the American Oil Company for construction of a service station at the northwest corner of Fourth and "E" Street, subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1 . Development be approved as shown on plot plan submitted with application. 2. That lights on property be so as not to reflect onto adjacent residential property to the north and west. - 1 - Further, that action be based on the following findings: 1 . The use will not be a nuisance or .hazardous by means of noise, smoke, odor, explosion, fire or contamination. 2. The use is reasonably compatible with the surrounding area as there are two other service stations on the intersection. VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING - Bertha Hayes - 97 "D" Street - Area Variance. Planning Director Fretz reviewed the application and stated that the hearing had been continued for an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether the lot, as it exists , constitutes a legal building site. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart reopened the hearing. City Attorney Duberg stated that in his opinion the' lot does comply with the requirements of the zoning ordinance regarding street frontage and a variance is not necessary. Member Comstock asked whether it is up to the owner to get physical access and City Attorney Duberg replied that apparently there is access to "D" Street via an easement. The Com- mission -discussed the matter of street improvements. It was pointed out that the ordinanc( requiring street improvements for construction totalling $5 ,000 cannot be used until more construction takes place. Comments 'regarding improvements on the dedicated street and on the easement, were heard from Mr. M. L. Morrell ; Mrs. Larsen, 68 "D" Street and Mr. DeJong, owner of the property to the north. It was moved by Member Adams , seconded by Member Guyer and unanimously carried that the application of Bertha Hayes for approval of building site be dismissed, in view of the City Attorney's opinion that the lot is in compliance with ordinance requirements as it now exists. PUBLIC HEARING - Adrian Stiff - Rear of 552 "J" Street - Area Variance The application was read requesting permission to develop a lot `having 6, 150 square feet rather than 7,000 and having access via an easement to "J" Street rather than 50 foot frontage on a dedicated street. Planning Director Fretz submitted a plat of the area. Chairman Stewart asked about the possibility of including the area :.of the easement in the lot so that it would have 7,000 square feet of area. Mr. Stiff stated that he has no objection but that the easement does serve as a driveway for the house to the east. This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman Stewart opened the hearing. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. Chairman Stewart asked whether the hearing should be continued to allow transfer of proper and whatever is necessary. Planning Director Fretz stated that approval could be condi- tioned on the fact that the lot have a minimum 7000 square feet and a minimum of 20 foot on a dedicated street. It was moved by Member Adams that the application of Adrian Stiff be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the lot area be increased to a minimum 7000 square feet by adding a portion of the proposed "easement'' 2. That the resultant lot have a min4mum 20 foot frontage on "J" Street. 3. That the approval is for a single-.family dwelling only. - 2 - Further, that action be based on the following findings: 1 . The property is land-locked and cannot be used unless a variance is granted.- 2. The .variance is thus necessary for a substantial property right. 3. There were no objections filed to the variance, therefore it appears the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to property or improvements in the area. The secretary pointed out that the application indicates the owner intends to develop the property with a duplex, as a transitional use as provided in the ordinance, since the side of the lot abuts a lot in the R-3 zone. The Commission discussed the desira- bility of a duplex being built on the lot and concurred that construction on the lot should be restricted to 1 dwelling in view of the minimum 6, 150 square feet of actual buildable area. The applicant said he thought the duplex would be allowed automatically if the building site was approved. City Attorney Duberg stated that the Commission, in approving the building site, had control and could limit its use to whatever it felt desirable. Member Guyer seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members: Adams , Guyer, Stevenson, Comstock, Weakland and Stewart NOES: none ABSENT: Member Willhite STREETS & HIGHWAYS Request for Deferral of Construction of Public Improvements - Broadway-Hale - 5th Avenue A letter was read from the Broadway-Hale Company, requesting deferral of construction of public improvements along Fifth Avenue, unl.es5the ownership and use of the property on the east side of the street is determined. Planning Director Fretz stated that the .area between the Broadway-Hale property line and the travel-way will be developed with shoulder paving and a swale and that the parking lot would actually be contained by a curb. Mr. . Fretz stated that the contractor has installed curb returns on Fifth Avenue without a permit and not- in accordance with city standards and that the Engineering Department would like a letter to the effect that these improvements and any future im- provements on Fifth Avenue will be installed in accordance with Engineering Departrrent specifications. Member Comstock asked why they need to ask for a deferral on the west side unless there is a question that Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" may be vacated. Chairman Stewart stated that in the first conferences on the leasing or sale of the shopping center area, the question of vacating Fifth Avenue had been considered. He stated that he doesn 't see any problem in granting a deferral until this is determined, if a bond can be required guaranteeing installation of the necessary improvements if the street is not vacated. Member Comstock stated that the property owner on the southeast corner of Fifth and "H" Street was required to install curb and Chairman Stewart stated he doesn' t believe there is any comparison, that a curb was needed to contain the parking lot. It was moved ,by Member Stevenson and seconded by Member Adams that the request for defer- ral of construction of public improvements along Fifth Avenue be granted subject to a 30-day written notice from the City, with the followling conditions: 1 . That a bond be posted in an amount determined by the Engineering Department as sufficient to cover the cost of installing these improvements. - 3 - 2. That a four-foot strip be reserved within the right-of-way for a pedestrian walk and not be used for parking. 3. That written assurance be given to the Engineering Department that improvements already constructed on Fifth Avenue without a permit and any future improvements to be installed on Fifth, shall be installed according to city specifications. MISCELLANEOUS Appeal from Planning Commission Denial of Variance - W. F. Rogers - 77 "F" Street Planning Commission findings on denial of variance to William Rogers , 77 "F" Street were read. It was moved by Member Guyer, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the findings be approved as read and forwarded to City Council with the appeal . Chairman Stewart asked that the staff inform the Council of the possibility of amending the ordinance to allow this type of use withia-conditional use permit. The Commission discussed the control over flood lights , etc. , that can be had with a conditional use permit. RESOLUTION NO. 234 - Resolution of the Planning Commission Commending Retiring Secre- tary for Service to the Planning Commission Offered by Member Comstock, read in full , passed, adopted and approved by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Members: Comstock, Weakland, Stewart, Adams , Guyer and Stevenson NOES: none . ABSENT: Member Willhite 701 Program Planning Director Fretz explained to the Planning Commission that the application for federal funds for the 701 program is readyfor submission to the State Department of Finance. He reviewed the proposed planning program and the agreement with Mr. Sydney Williams , who has been engaged by the City as consultant. The Commission discussed the area to be included in the master plan study and the extent of the various projects to be included. in the master plan. Mr. Fretz gave a break-down of the cost of the planning program. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Weakland, seconded by Member Comstock and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn sine die. Respectfully submitted, Audrey S��, nehouse Secreta