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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-12-05 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF -_ THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held December 5, 1955 The Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista held its regular meeting on the above date at 7:30-P.M. in the Council. Chambers at -the Civic Center with the following members present: Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt, Corssley, Burford, and Hesse. Absent: none. Also Present: City Planner Scherer, Principal Engineer Johnson, City Attorney Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Crossley, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1955 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. CORRESPONDENCE: California Roadside Council A letter from the California Roadside Council was read to the Commission explaining their aims and problems and giving information as to the membership fees -and what would be included in this fee in the way of publications. City Planner Scherer was directed to apply for membership to the organization with the approval of City Manager Wade. Pafford, Jones and White, Surveyors A letter was read from the above company making a proposition to do topograph work and aerial maps for the City of Chula Vista in conjunction with doing the same work for the county, at a much cheaper rate than would apply if the city were to do the job at a different time than the county. Chairman Raitt stated that he felt the matter should be tabled indefinitely inasmuch as the Commission had already gone on record as approving that such work should be done. He felt that the Commission could do no more at this time as the City Council had previously stated they did not feel the city should have such work done now. City Planner Scherer was instructed to write to the company accordingly, and thank them for their offer, UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Change of Name of Third Avenue Extension to Third Avenue A letter was read from C. C. Sylvester, Bureau of Motor Vehicles on Third Avenue Ex- tension and from Mr. Herb Davies, florist, on Third Avenue Extension favoring the sug- gestion originally made by Mr. W. T. Harris on- Third Avenue. Mr. Harris also favored changing that portion of Third Avenue north of "D" Street to Seaval e. After a short discussion it was the concensus of opinion that the views of the Downtown Third Avenue Association should be heard on the subject. Members Shamrell and Burford were appointed as a cormnittee to meet with this organization prior to the January 9th meeting of the Planning Commission so that their views could be considered before any action is taken on the request. giro Garrett Trailer Park - 681 "I" Street }✓ A letter was read from Mr. H. E. Garrett, requesting that they be allowed to withdraw their request for a zone variance to allow trailer sales in an R-3 zone with the reserva- tion that they could apply in the future if they so desire. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the applicant be allowed to withdraw the variance application as requested and thathe. be allowed to reapply if he desired to do so. . 'n SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Proposed annexation of 5.5 acres at Hilltop and Naplesa ' Letters from the property owners and prospective buyers in that area were read and � jf maps presented to the Commission showing the area requesting to be annexed. A let §:= " from the San Diego County Boundary Commission, approving the annexation, was read. commendations drafted by the City Planner, to the City Council from the Planning Com,-:'-' missionlrecormending that the City Council take the nedessary steps to proceed witY ` annexation was resented to the Commission. P htt+re. Member Young asked if the improvements that would be installed would include the Street" to complete the existing half street and the removal of the baricade. It= P g 9 :.� >�; . stated that this was the case. ` , �LNN. r^i- Member .Young moved, Member Crossley seconded and it was unanimously carried that4L .�, Planning Commission go on record as approving the proposed annexation, and that letter be submitted to the City Council as written, recommending that the City initiate annexation procedures. �sxj„ Zoning Change- 110 Third Avenue A letter from William 0. Smith, owner of, property on 110 Third Avenue was read, request- ing the lot to be zone entirely R-3. It is 'now a 60' lot, with the zone boundary-dividing 16, of it into R-1 and 44' into "-3• Member Crossley asked if the same problem did not effect other property adjacent to it. Member Raitt said that it did, but that nothing could be done unless it was requested. Mlember Young asked what action could be taken by the Planning Commission. Mr. Scherer stated that Section 4, Subsection B-2 gives the Planning Commission authority to determine zone boundaries. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Shamrell and unanimously carriOd that Lot 3, Block 2 of Haynes Villes according to Map No. 2315, County Recorder's office, be zoned from its present 16' of R-1 and 44t of R-3 to an entire R-3 zone, to comply with the lot line. SUBDIVISIONS: Shaffer Court - Glover and Flower - tentative Maps were presented to the Commission. It was noted that the Planning Commission's _., past request for access to either Garrett or Fourth Avenue, was presently impossible. - 2 - i After considerable discussion, Member Young moved, Member Crossley seconded and it was unanimously carried that the tentative maps of Shaffer Court be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That a 11 lot be deeded to the City at the northerly end of Glover Street abutting the Fish property. 2. That a 40' street and a 601 right-of-way, curb, gutter and sidewalk be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works, for a distance of approximately 1661 abutting the Eisenman property. 3. That a paved temporary turn-around with a radius of 30' be maintained at the northerly end of Glover. 4. That the sidewalks on Lots 3 and 4 be terminated 5' north of the southern pr6perty line. 5. Provide access to easements to the rear of lots 1, 2, and 3. 6. Show 301 easements in lots 83, 842 85 and 86, Kuebler Terrace #5. City Planner Scherer was directed to write a letter to the City Council recommending that they accept the plans for a turnaround with a 30' radius rather than a 40' radius as required by the Subdivision Ordinance, also stating that the subidivision Ordinance provides for recommendation by the Planning Commission to the City Council for waiving of its provisions. Dalseth Hills #2 - "J" Street and Dennis - tentative Maps of the Subdivision were presented along with recommendations of the Department of Engineering and recommendations of the committee from the Planning Commission. It was stated for the record that the subdivision was approved in December as a whole with the other units, but that due to the fact that the years time alloted for comple- tion was almost gone, they wesb:presenting it again. Chairman Raitt asked if there were any problems with drainage due to the topography. The subdividers stated there were not. . It was moved by Member Menzel, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the tentative plans of Dalseth Hills #2 be approved, provided that the recommendation of the Engineering Department that "J" Street be paved to the centerline from the gutter be included in the plans and further than any setback reductions required, shall be applied for when the final maps are submitted. VARIANCES: Everett and 6eatrice Jones - 520 Third Avenue A variance application from the Jones asking for a C-1 use for their 100I x 2621 property and that they be allowed to observe a 251 reduction in setback on Third Avenue was read along with the recommendations from the committee. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Burfo3dd and unanimously carried that the variance be approved for reasons as stated in the application subject to the follow- ing conditions: _ 3 _ 1. That they provide adequate off-street parking on dustless surface either on the front or rear or both of their property. 2. That 2 5' setback, from property line on Third Avenue be observed. 3. That any advertising signs displayed not exceed 100 square feet. Mrs. Mabel Emstad - 569 "E" Street A variance application was read asking for permission to operate a home occupation - sewing and alterations in. the home. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for reasons stated in the- application subject to the following conditions: 1. That no additional help be employed other than immediate family. 2. That no outdoor advertising signs be displayed. 3. That the selling of notions and the like not be permitted on premises. Neil B. Dittenhaver '- 146 "W Street The variance application asking for permission for Mrs. Bess Brattain, sister, to be allowed to do sewing and dressmaking in the home was read along with the recommendations from the Planning Commission committee. It was moved by Member Crossley, seconded by Member Menzel and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for reasons stated in the application subject to the following conditions: 1. That no additional help be employed other than immediate family. 2. That the selling of notions and the like be prohibitted on the premises. 3. That no advertising signs be displayed on the outside of the premises. Pilgrim Lutheran Church - Fifth and "E" Streets The application for zone variance for reduction in setbacks was presented to the Com- mission along with the recommendations of the committee. The applicants were asking for a 1' reduction on "E" Street and a 271 reduction on "Fifth" commencing 901 north of "E" Street and a 161 reduction of Fifth up to that point. It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Menzel and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for reasons stated in the application subject to the following conditions: 1. That they maintain the 31 setback for that portion of Fifth Avenue beginning 90' north of "E" Street. 2. That they maintain the i4' setback for the balance of Fifth Avenue. 3. That they maintain a 24, setback on "E" Street. 4. That they install curb, gutter and sidewalk on Fifth Avenue. 5. That they maintain parking space at 1 space for each 10 seats, on a dustless surface. y It was moved by Member Menzel, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the location of the church be approved by the Planning Commission. _ 4 _ r Ferguson's Market - (Leo K. Batu - 500 Broadway The variance application was read asking approval of the Planning Commission of a P°gar.den shop" to be operated on land owned by Ferguson's I'Iarket, but as a separate business. The variance granted to the Ferguson's Market stated that additional develop- ment of their proposed "shopping center" should first be approved by the Planning Com- mission. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for reasons stated in the application. MISCELLANEOUS: A short discussion took place on the proposed ordinance on curbs, gutters and sidewalks as proposed by the City Council. It was the opinion of the Planning Commission that the matter should be postponed until the January 9th meeting to allow time for study. It was announced that there would be no meeting on December 19th3 due to the rush of the season. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Hesse and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn sine die. Respectfully submitted, udrey St ehouse, Oecretary