HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-08-02 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF TIF, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Monday, August 2, 1954
The Chula Vista Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber at Civic Center
at 7:30 P.M. on the above date with the following Members present: Stewart, Mohr,
Farris, Henninger, Harmstead, Young. Absent: Member Trook. Also Present: Assist. to
the City Engineer, Johnson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Henninger, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of the meeting held July 6, 1954 be approved, copies having
been mailed to each member.
ZONE VARIANCES
George C. Punto-Tl, 615 '11H1' St., requested a variance to operate accessory shops
in conjunction with a gasoline service station in an M-1 and R-3 zone. (Variance- for
service .station approved at meeting of July 6, 1954) . It was moved by Member Farris,
seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted
for the reasons stated in the application.
James M. Banister, 334 and 338 "H" St., requested a variance for an off-street
parking lot in an R-3 zone in conjunction with the Big Ace Market. (Variance pre-
viously granted for market and parking lot). It was moved by Member Farris, seconded
by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the
reasons stated in the application.
Harry C. Oakland, 517 Fourth Avenue, requested a variance to service and repair
lawn mowers and do light welding and machine work in an R-3 zone. It was moved by
Member Farris, seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that the variance _be
granted for the reasons stated in the application for the repair and sharpening of
lawn mowers only, provided there are no additional signs erected, said variance to
be limited to a period of two years.
Frances Happersberg and Gladys Southerland, 488 and 490 Woodla= Ave., requested
a variance to operate a small dressmaking business in a residence in an R-3 zone. It
was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Henninger and unanimously carried,
that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, provided no
signs are erected and no employees hired, and further provided that no merchandise
except that made on the premises be sold.
TENTATIVE MAPS
Bison Subdivision -' Henry Algert for James R. Crocker. It was moved by Member
Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried, that the Tentative Map
of Bison Subdivision be approved with the stipulation that the easterly half of
Woodlasm Ave. be dedicated and improved, and in the event the southerly portion of
Woodlawn Ave. is not opened, that there be a cul-de-sac and a Lot B deeded in fee to
the City of Chula Vista at the southerly end of Woodlawn Ave.
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Country Club Park- #6 - Eugene Boas for Hobart Investment Co. 'It was moved by
Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried, that the Tentative
Map of Country Club Park #6 be approved, subject to the decision.of the City Attorney
on the dedication of 1 ft. lots on the centerline of Naples St. and "L" ,St. and at
the end of Naples St. and "L" St.
FINAL MAPS
Country Club Park #6 - Eugene Boas for Hobart Investment Co. It was moved by
Member Mohr, seconded by Member Harmstead_ and unanimously carried, that the Final Map
of Country Club Park #6_ be approved, subject to the decision of the City Attorney on
the dedication of 1 ft. lots on centerline of Naples St. and "L" St. and subject to
final check by the Engineering department.
Hobart Knolls - Wayne Smith for Johnson, Tyson & Lynds. It was moved by Member
Harmstead, seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that the Final Map of
Hobart Knolls be approved with the following provisions: a cul.-de-sac at the west-
erly end of El Capitan Drive; a Lot B at the northerly end of Hilltop Drive; the
City Council' s attention be called to the 3 ft. 6 in. sidewalks and curbs, whereas
the adjacent Country Club Villas has 4 ft. 6 in. sidewalks and curbs; and further
provided that the utility poles be placed on the rear of the lots to coincide with
Country Club Villas.
TENTATIVE MAP - Custom Builders #2 - Henry Algert. It was moved by Member Farris,
seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that the Tentative Map of Custom
Builders No. 2 be approved with a minimum of 36 ft. travelways; Lots A and B deeded
in fee to the City of Chula Vista at the end of Fig and Guava Avenues; a curb radius
on "I" Street, Fig and Guava Avenues; a cul-de-sac at the end of Fig and Guava Avenues;
lots having a minimum of 6,000 sq. ft., and subject to final check by the Engineering
department.
REQUEST FOR OPINION ON FUTURE-STREET CLOSING
Mr. Carroll, who has property on First Avenue directly south of the proposed
"L" St. extension, appeared before the Commission to request an opinion as to how he
should face a future house in the event "L" St. should be put through and First Ave.
closed. After a general discussion, the Commission advised Mr. Carroll to take his
problem before the City Council since the matter was under their jurisdiction. It
was the opinion .of the Commission, however, that Mr. Carroll could build at any time
facing First Avenue.
REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATICN .-. Ordinance No. 398.
Mr. Relaford appeared before the Commission to request an interpretation of
Section_ 6-C-4 of Ordinance No. 398 with regard to whether or not a lot with less than
the required .7,000 sq. ft. in an R-1 zone was of record before March, 1949. Mr.
Relaford explained that he had purchased two lots in 1946 (60t x 90' ea.) and built
on one and a portion of the other, .leaving a lot 50' x_ 901 . It was the opinion of
the Commission that a dwelling could not be built on the lot unless a zone variance
is obtained.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES - American. Society of Planning Officials.
The Secretary presented a statement from the above in the amount of 815.00 for
annual membership dues. It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Mohr and
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unanimously carried., that the dues in the "amount of i,,15.00, be paid.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Henninger and unanimously
carr.-i-ed, that the meeting adjourn., sine die, at 11: 15 P.M.
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, ean C. Steele, Secretary