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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-10-03 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOENIA Held October 3rd, 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 follow- ing members present: Shamrell, Burford, Raitt and Crosley. Absent: Members Young, Henninger and Hesse. Also Present: City Planner Scherer, Junior Engineer Hughes, and City Attorney Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Crosley, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1955, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. Correction on Final Map of Fairway View, approved at this meeting. See motions. SUBDIVISIONS: Valhalla - IIH" Street, west of Fourth Avenue The final maps of Valhalla Subdivision were presented to the Commission. The re- quirements of the Engineering Department and the Planning Commission had been complied with as shown on the tentative maps. It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Shamrell and unanimously carried that the final maps of Valhalla Subdivision be approved. Shaffer Court - Glover and Flower Streets The maps of Shaffer Court were presented and the recommendations of the Department of Engineering and the Planning Department noted. After considerable discussion, the recommendation of the Planning Department that access be provided to either Garrett or Fourth Avenue was again insisted upon. The principals in the case finally, after considerable discussion, agreed upon a solution which was acceptable to the Planning Commission. Member Crosley moved, Member Shamrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried that the tentative map of Shaffer Court Subdivision be approved subject to the following condi- tions: That a northerly extension of Glover Street be made for a distance of 1001 in length and 581 in width together with all the required public improvements and shown as part of the subdivision: That the subdivider prepare a neW revised tentative map showing these requirements:. That all the principals - Mrs. Fish - deed and dedicate this 100 x 58 foot parcel to the City for street purposes, and that an additional one foot lot be deeded in fee to the City by Mrs. Fish, on the north, east and west sides of the above-mentioned 100 foot dedication. Approval of this subdivision is not final until the above-mentioned dseds and the revised maps are delivered into the hands of the City Planner. At that time the City Planner will forward the revised tentative map to the City, along with the required deeds, for their action. Casa Linda - Glover and ''D" Streets The maps of the subdivision and the recommendations of the Department of Engineering were read and presented to the Planning Commission. There were several protestants. - 1 - Mr. and Mrs. William Farrell objected to the subdivision in two ways, i.e., they felt the subdivision did not provide for streets in an orderly and continuous manner, and that a cul-de-sac used in the subdivision was not good. The objectors offered an alternate plan to the subdivider. They suggested that the subdivider::redesign the subdivision so that they would have a street running north and south, 625 feet north of "D" Street, thence- east to intersect with an extension of Garrett, and 'to open Garrett Avenue from ''D" to Third Avenue Extension. He also wanted a definite commitment from Mr. Carlin that houses constructed on "D" would face on "D" Street. The Planning Commission felt, after a discussion, that it would be virtually impossi- ble to establish a new street to the east of the subdivision, for a distance of 625 feet due to the topographical conditions and to the hardship it would work on the sub- divider. Mr. Carlin, one of the owners of the subdivision, stated that he had told Mr. Farrell that any houses constructed on the lots adjacent to "D" Street would face that street. He also stated that it was understood that with this consideration Mr. Farrell would not object to the subdivision generally. He further stated that he felt Mr.Farrellis objections to the subdivision and his apparent doubt of Mr. Carlints word releived him of any moral responsibility to face the houses on "D" Street. Member Crosley moved, Member Shamrell seconded and it was unanimously carried that the tentative map should be approved as submitted subJect to the following conditions, as set forth by the Department of Engineering and the Planning Commission. 1. That the contours be supplied to the Department of Engineering, 2. That the northerly terminus of Glover Court have a fifty (50) foot property line radius, and a forty (40) foot curb radius. 3. That it be paved to the centerline of "D" Street from the southerly end of Glover Court. 4. That the name Glover Avenue be changed to Glover Court. Elysia - Second Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets The tentative maps of "E ysia Subdivision were submitted to the Planning Commission and the recommendations of the Department of Engineering and the Planning Commission were read and noted.. The subdividers agreed to the recommendations, Member Crosley moved, Member Shamrell seconded and it was unanimously carried that the tentative maps of Elysia Subdivision be approved with the following conditions:, 1. That they provide property line returns at San Miguel and Del Mar Streets. 2. That they improve Del Mar Street with curbs, sidewalks and pavements. 3. That they provide one-foot lot at the north and south terminus of Del Mar. 4. Realign San Miguel at the intersection with Sierra Way by reducing the radius. 5. Show proposed location of sewer easements. 6. Indicate stream bed of natural drainage course. 7. That they relocate the lot reserved for a street, by moving it west one lot depth, where more adequate topography is available for the exact location and before the final map is submitted. 8. That a temporary turn-around be provided at the westerly terminus of Sierra Way and that this turn around not have permanent curbs, sidewalks and gutters. ® 2 s Fairway View A letter was read from the subdividers of Fairway View asking permission to change the setback on five lots from 201 to 15' on their final approved maps. The subdividers had inadvertently shown the setback on the lots in question as 201 when they intended 151 , because of the deep gulley running to the rear of these lots, so as to provide a better building site. It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Crosley and unanimously carried that the Secretary amend the minutes of the meeting at which this final map was approved to include a 5t setback reduction on the five lots in question. (Meeting of September 19, (1955) PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing on Resolution #57, amending ordinance #398, rezoning Third Avenue was declared open after the resolution had been read to the public. The property owner at Third and Whitney asked whether her lots were included in the zone change. Mr. Raitt stated that it included all lots facing on Third Avenue for a single lot depth or single ownership depth. He further stated that at that particular location, any lots behind the front lots, facing on Whitney, would not be zoned commercial. Any rezoning to commerdial would have to be resolved by first tying into property fronting on Third Avenues There being no objections from the audience, the public hearing was declared closed. It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Crosley, that Planning Resolution 1#57 amending Ordinance #398, be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration and further action. The motion was carried with the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Shanrell, Burford, Raitt and Crosley NOES: none ABSENT: Members Young, Henninger and Hesse VACATION OF MANKATO STREET Chairman Raitt explained to the audience and to the J. M. Banister Development Company the problem facing the Planning Commission as to whether to close Mankato Street or to widen it and keep it open. At a public hearing held September 19, the property owners in the general vicinity of the proposed shopping center objected strongly to the closing of Mankato Street. The Planning Commission stated the problems involved in keeping it open, namely traffic hazards, condemnation of property, the moving of an existing house, and the division by a street of the continuity of the shopping center. A meeting was arranged between members of the Planning Commission, the City Administrator, several Council members, the Banister Company and the property owners in that area and a plan was agreed to and satisfactory to the property owners and approved by the J. M. Banister Development Compamy. This plan contained the following requirementss 1. That the present 30t dedicated property of Mankato Streetjbe vacated, running from the intersection of Third Avenue on the easterly end to .the intersection of dedicated alley on the westerly end of "the Banister property, .a distance of approx- imately 580 feet. 2. That the performance bond for street improvements of the north side of Mankato Street, as required by a variance dated =Sept: ,2'0:, 19.5 be returned to the J. M. Banister Development Company. 3 3. That the J. M. Banister Development Company provide access to the parking lot and the shopping center two places. ' a. on the easterly end at the inter- section of Whitney and Third Avenue, and b. on the westerly end at the inter- section of the dedicated alley and Mankato Street. 4. That the J. M. Banister Company will prepare an agreement with the City that they will maintain a minimum .301 access-way between these two points as mentioned above. The actual design heing determined at a later date. In essence, this access would be used as aislesto and from individual parking areas. There would be no actual pedestrian sidewalks involved as such. The surfacing of the parking areas would be approved by the Department of Public works. 5. That the Banister Company will provide a pedestrian walk-way from the inter- section of the dedicated alley and Mankato eastward into the shopping center and parking lot - in general it would extend approximately 135 feet. 6. The design of' the wall to be erected at the rear property line and the site- distance at that point was discussed and it will be worked out to 'the satisfaction of all interested parties. Member Crosley moved, Member Burford seconded and it was unanimously carried that the matter be held over until the next meeting to give the Banister Company time to submit a plot plan of the proposed access along with a legal. description of the land involved, and also to give the City Planner time to draft a letter to the City Council giving the details .of the solution as worked out above. VARIAN CFS: George Peters - 768 Third Avenue The variance application, asking for permission to construct a dry cleaning and pressing establishnent, was read to the Planning Commission and the recommendations of the committee from the Planning CommissLon read and noted, and agreed to by Mr. Peters. It was moved by I`lember Crosley, 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 Mr. Peters provide dustless surfaced off-street parking. 2. That he be permitted to erect an advertising sign not greater than 100 square feet (inclusive of supports). , 3. That Mr. Peters maintain a 51' setback from the property line. 4. That he be required to install public improvements to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. B. H. F. Smith - 628 IIE" Street The application for zone variance to construct a cabinet shop on the rearof his lot was read and the recommendations of the committee from the Planning Commission noted and approved by the applicant. It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Crosley, and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for reasons stated in the application, subject to the following conditions: - 4 1.. That he provide dustless off-street parking,. as shoim by the plot plan. 2. That he be permitted an advertising sign, not to exceed 100 square feet in area (inclusive of supports) . 3. That this sign maintain a �5' setback on "E" Street. 4. That Mr. Smith install publicimprovements to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. 5. That a method oftrapping sawdust be provided subject to Fire* Department regulations and the Building Department approval. Billy R. Hames - 567 "H" Street The application for variance was read asking permission to operate an ambulance head- quarters in an R-2 zone and the recommendations of the Planning Commission committee noted and approved by the applicant. Mrs. Lyle Davis, 1'95 Smith, asked if by granting this variance the Planning Commission would open the- area for other-commercial businesses. Chairman Raitt replied that the Planning Commission would have to act on any such variances and that they would be carefully scruntinized just as had this application. He stated he felt this type of use would. not be detrimental to the residential area and that Chula Vista definitely needed an ambulance service. Mrs. Davis and another property owner in the area asked also about the restriction of the use of the siren, and whether the applicant would have to abide by the restriction. There was also a question as to the location of the property in question and whether they would be using the alley at the rear. They were shown a plot plan showing the exact lots to be used and were assured that they alley would not be used for ingress or egress but that the ambulances would be leaving and entering from "H" Street only. Member Shamrell moved, Member Burford seconded, and it was unanimously carried that the variance be granted subject to the following conditionss l. . That Mr. Hames install curb, gutter and sidewalks in accordance with the specifications of the Department of Public Works and upon approval of the Planning Commission. 2. . That Mr. Hames submit plans, to the Planning Commission and the Building Department on the design of his parking facilities. 3., . That the use of the siren be restricted to non-residential areas. -4' That Mr. Hames abide by the setbacks established in this R-2 area. 5. That he be permitted to erect an advertising sign not greater than 25- square feet attached to the building, or thatrit may be erected to the rear of the setback. Charles and Dorothy Ram - 64 King Street The variance application asking for permission to construct a dwelling,in an R-1 zone with less than the ,required 7,000 square feet was read and the recommendations of the Planning Commission committee noted and agreed to by the applicant. It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Crosley and unanimously carried: that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application subject to the following conditions: - 5 ^ 1. That the applicant abide by the setbacks as established by the zoning ordinance for an R-1 zone. 2. That he install the sidewalk, as approved by the Department of Public Works. MEMORIAL SQUARE AND h i4ORIAL PARKWAY - as proposed by City Council A letter from the Chula Vista Junior Woman' s Club was read,,- agreeing with the suggestion of the City Council to establish a "Memorial Park" opposite the Civic Center and renaming "The Mall" to something appropriate. The City Council is offering this prouect to the club in lieu of renaming Third Avenue Extension to Memorial Drive. Palm Trees are to be planted on this land and to be maintained by the City. The Chula Vista Junior Woman's Club favored Memorial Parkway for the name of "The Mall" and expressed their appreciation to the City Council and to the Planning Commission for aiding them in their project, They are very well pleased with the substitution for Third Avenue Extension. Member Burford moved; Member Shamrell seconded and it was unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the land opposite the Civic Center and the street now called "The Mall" be renamed to Memorial Square, with the street being changed to Memorial Parkway, as submitted to the Chula Vista Junior Woman' s Club by the City Council. And that in the event a public hearing is necessary for this project, that the date be set for the meeting of October 17, and the necessary publications be made. SECONDARY STREET PLLN The Sedondary Street Plan as approved by the City Council on March 28, 1954 was discussed. The interpretation of the approval was not official and it will be necessary to prepare a new secondary street plan to take into consideration the new subdivisions which have developed and that meetings are to be held with the subdividers and realtors in order to develope a more compact secondary street plan and proceed with public hearings so that it may be incorporated into the Master Plan of the City of Chula Vista. ADJOURNMZgT It was moved by Member Crosley, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn until October 173 1955• Audrey St ehouse., Secretary