HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-06-07 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
_ OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Monday, June 7, 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: Mohr, Farris,
Harmstead, Trook. Absent: Members Stewart, Smith, Henninger. Also Present: City
Planner Wagner, Asst. to the City Engineer, Johnson.
In the absence of Chairman Stewart, Vice"*Chairman Mohr presided.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried,
that the minutes of the meeting of May 17, ,1951 be,approved, copies having- been mailed
to each member.
ZONE VARIANCES-
E. T. Moore 81 Third Ave., requested approval to operate a real estate office
in a home in an R-1 zone keast side of Third Ave. just north of "D" St.) It was
moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the
variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, with the provision
that two signs be set back 20 feet from the property line and that said two signs
do not exceed 12 sq. ft. each, exclusive of borders.
Ruth Klindt 110 "F" St., requested approval of proposed post office site on a
lot approximately 60 ft. frontage on "F" St. by 260 ft. depth, adjacent to the S. D.
Gas & Electric Co. substation in an R-3 zone. 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 with a 10 ft. setback on "F" St.; and subject to
the approval-of the engineering department for drainage; and that a 25 ft. north one-
half of Center St, be dedicated and improved from the westerly line of Fourth Ave.
to the Westerly line of the property involved.
Horton and Ellington, S.E. corner of National Ave. and "G" St., requested ap-
proval to develop a business center on said corner to include Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 of
La Playa Vista, in an R=2'zone. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are in an M-1 zone. It was moved
by Member Farris, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the variance
be granted for the reasons stated in the application for C-1 use for Lots 4, 5, 6. and
7 of La Playa Vista, provided that 1/2 the alley be improved according to the City
'Engineer's requirements, and that an additional 5 ft. be dedidated and improved for
alley purposes, and that there be a 5 ft. setback from the new alley line; and
further provided that the limitation of 190 days imposed by Section E of Ordinance
No. 449 be extended for a period of two years.
Glenn and Hargrove., 500 B1k. National Ave. (West side) requested approval to
extend commercial privileges beyond present M-1 zone for 1j 25 ft. (parallel to
National Ave.) by 150 ft. strip for parking lot for proposed new bank, and (2) 20 ft.
by approximately 275- ft, strip at the north property line running westerly from
National Ave. for private commercial roadway, in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Member
Harmstead, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the variance be
granted for the reasons stated in the application.
Fay M. Wilson 567 "H" St., requested approval to operate a boarding house in
an R-2 zone, to provide a home for lessee and two small children plus four adults.
It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried,
that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application for -a period
of five years.
TENTATIVE MAP - Westmont No. 2 - Harold Foster for-Edward Svatko.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried,
® that the Tentative Map of Westmont No. 2 be approved with less than 7,000 sq.' ft.
lots as shown on the map, and with 5 ft. setbacks on Kearney St. and 20 ft. setbacks
on "J" St. 'and Elder Ave.
TENTATIVE MAP - Verde Park No. 6 - Harold Foster for W. Z. Norman. -
It was moved by Member Trook;, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried,
that the Tentative Map of Verde Park No. 6 be approved as submitted, with 5 ft. set-
backs on Kearney St. and 20 ft. setbacks on "J" St. and Brightwood Ave.
FINAL MAP - Verde Park No. 6 - Harold Foster for W. H. Norman.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the Final Map of Verde Park-No. 6 be approved, subject -to final check
by the Engineering Department.
TENTATIVE MAP - Country Club Park No. 5 - Eugene Boas for Hobart Investment Co.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously car-
ried, that the Tentative Map of Country Club Park No. 5 be approved, with a dedication
of 1 ft. lots on Nqples St., Jamul and Guatay Aves. and 1111 St.; the easterly ex-
tension of Guatay Ave. easterly of Monserate Ave. be required;. the requirement for
the easterly extension of Incopah St. east of Monserate Ave. be waived.
TENTATIVE MAB - Margarita Terrace -.Henry Algert for George- O'Donnell.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member' Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the Tentative Map of Margarita Terrace be approved with 1 ft, lots at
the east and west end's of Vance St.
. FINAL MAP - Country Club Park No. 3 - Eugene Boas for Hobart Investment Co.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the Final Map of Country Club Park No. 3 be approved as submitted, sub-
ject to final check by the Engineering department.
FINAL MAP - Country Club Park No. 4 - Eugene Boas for Hobart Investment Co.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the Final Map of .Country Club Park No. 4 be approved as submitted, sub-
ject to final check by the Engineering department.
FINAL MAP - Williams Manor - Henry Algert for H. Williams
It was moved by Member Trook, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously carried,
that the Final Map of Williams Manor be approved as submitted, subject to final check
by the Engineering department.
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FINAL MAP - Country Club Hills No. 1 - Harold Foster for W. R. Corey.
It was moved by Member Farris' seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
carried, that the Final Map of Country Club Hills No. 1 be approved as submitted.,
subject to final check by the Engineering department; with the elimination of the
southerly extension of Corte Maria Ave. and with the Commission's recommendation of
approval of a 10 ft. easement in lieu of a street for access to water.
TENTATIVE MAP - Kuebler Terrace No. 10 - Harold Foster for L. C. Kuebler.
It was moved by Member Trook, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously car-
ried, that the Tentative Map of Kuebler Terrace No. 10 be approved, with the redesign
of the lots, and with a 50 ft. right-of-way for Minot and Aline Aves. and 36 ft.
travel-ways with combination curb, gutter and sidewalks and 22 ft. area between the
sidewalk and property line.
LETTER - Church of God
City Planner Wagner read a letter from Pastor Jacob Wiens requesting approval of
a .church site at Otis St. and Fifth Ave. It was moved by Member Harmstead, seconded
by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the church location be approved as sub-
mitted, and that off-street parking be provided for a minimum of 25 cars.
REEDLUTION N0. 43 - Intention to Hold Public Hearings.
Offered by Member Farris, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by a unani-
mous vote.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Harmstead and unanimously
i carried, that two public hearings be held on June 21st and July 6, 1954 to consider
.zoning of two recent annexations as R-1.
DISCUSSION - Proposed Zone Ordinance and Map.
A lengthy discussion on the merits of M-1, C-2 and the proposed C-3 zoning for
N ational.Avenue with representatives of business firms on the Avenue followed., with
Mr. Clinton Matthews acting as spokesman, after which the Commission 'and the Planner
were highly commended for their efforts to present a logical plan and ordinance.
DISCUSSION - Planner's Resignation.
The resignation of City Planner Wagner was discussed at length and it was the
consensus that the Commission would definitely need a qualified full time man to carry
on the work of the Commission. Mr. Wagner was commended for his efforts and the Com-
mission expressed regrets at his leaving.
ADJOURNMMT
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried,
that the meeting adjourn at 11:15 P.M, until 7:30 P.M. on June 21, 1954.
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J C. Steele, Secretary