HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-06-20 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY .
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Monday . June 20, 1955
.The Chula Vista Planning Co;m!ission met in the Council Chamber at
Civic Center on the above date at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Members 1,1ohr, Farris, Trook, Henninger, Perrine, Raitt, and Young
Also present: City planner Scherer, City Attorney Campbell, Principal
Civil Engineer Johnson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to an unforeseen delay, the Minutes of the
planning Commission for the June 6, 1955 meeting were not ready. It was moved
by I+Tember Mohr that the approval of the above Minutes be delayed until the
Planning Commission meeting of July 5, 1955•
PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Ordinance No. 398, Definitions
Chairman Mohr declared the public hearing open, and called for protests
from the audience. There being no protests, either oral or written from anyone
in the audience, Chairman ARohr declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Member Trook, and seconded by Member Perrine, and
unanimously carried, that Amendment to Ordinance No. 398 be forwarded to the
City Council as written.
PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Ordinance No. 398, Advertising Signs
Chairman Mohr declared the public hearing open, and called for protests
from the audience. There being no protests, either oral or written from anyone
in the audience, Chairman 'Mohr declared the public hearing closed.
It was stated by City planner Scherer that several recommendations had
been received, but that they arrived too late to be incorporated in the text of
the ordinance. City Planner Scherer briefly reviewed these, and suggested that
they be forwarded to the Council for later incorporation in the proposed
ordinance. It was moved by (Member Trook, and seconded by Member Perrine and
unanimously carried, that Amendment to Ordinance NO- 398 be forwarded to the City
Council as written, and that a letter be written to the City Council outlining
the additional recommendations asking that these recommendations be included in
the final form.
TENTATIVE MAP - Kenwood Village No..J - Stafford-Gardner
The tentative (revised) map was presented by Fred Stafford, and a
general discussion followed. Mr. Stafford spoke of the high cost of the
additional sewer, if he were required to re-locate it as suggested by the
Department of Engineering. After much discussion on this point, Chairman Mohr
summed up the feelings of the Commission in that it was the function of the
Commission to pass on lot sizes, layout, street pattern, and adaptabli]ity of
a proposed subdivision to an orderly development of the City, and that as far
as specific engineering designs were concerned, that was the responsibility of
the Department of Engineering and the City Council.
It was suggested that the City Council prepare an ordinance outlining
their policy on the location of sewers, so that subdividers would be cognizant
of what would be required of them in the future.
It was moved by Member Perrin; seconded by Member Young, and carried, that the
revised Tentative Map of Kenbvood Village No. 6 be approved, subject to Engineering
checks. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Members r`ohrj Farris, Trook, Henninger, Perrin, Raitt, Young
Noes: None
Absent: None
TENTATIVE MAP - Brown and Woolery No. 1 - Brown & Woolery
The tentative map was presented by Dale Horton, and a general discussion
followed, pointing out that this tentative map nolrr superceded Custom Builders .
No. 4. and that the present layout was the direct result of the joint meeting
between the old and new subdividers, the Department of Planning, and the
Department of Engineering. The problenswhich were pending under Custom Builders
No. 4 regarding Mankato Street, et al had now been eliminated.
It was moved by Member Perrine, seconded by Member Farris, and unanimously
carried, that the tentative map of Brown and Woolery No. 1 be approved, with the
condition that a one (11 ) foot lot be provided along the Northerly line of Shasta
Street and the Westerly end of Shasta Street, that Fourth Avenue be paved to the
center line. The-motion was carried by the following vote, to j^rit:
AYES: Members Mohr, Farris, Trook, Henninger, Raitt, Young, Perrine
Noes: None
Absent: None
FINAL MAP - Custom Builders No. 3 - Custom Builders
The final map was presented by Dale Horton, and a general discussion
followed which Mr. Horton pointed out, that with the deletion of Mankato Street
and the re-figuring of the computations on Lots 30, 31, and 40 by the Department
of Engineering and whatever would be needed to be completed, the map would be
effectively tied into Brown & Woolery No. 1. Due to the fact that much
discussion went on between the Department of Planning and the Department of
Engineering based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission meeting of
June 6, 19555 the submission of this map was delayed, and it was impossible to
make the necessary changes before the Commission met this evening.
It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Young, and unanimously
carried, that the final map of Custom Builders No. 3 be approved, subject to the
deletion of Mankato Street, Engineering checks, that it coincide with Brown
and Woolery No. 1, and that a new map be prepared before the map is filed for
record. The motion was carried by the following vote, to merit:
AYES: Members Mohr, Farris, Trook, Henninger, Raitt, Young, Perrine
Noes: None
Absent: None
.FINAL MAP - Sun Valley Tayne Smith
The final map of Sun Valley was presented by Wayne Smith, and a general
discussion followed. Member Farris asked if .the final map checked with the
tentative map, and if the recommended changes had been made.
City Planner Scherer stated that the map, as submitted, complied with
all previous requirements, and that it had full approval from the department of
Engineering. It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by T:iember Youn, and
unanimously carried, that the final map of Sun Valley be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Mohr, .Farris, Trook, Henninger, Raitt, Young, Perrine
Noes: None
Absent: None
OPEN DISCUSSION Chairman Mohr asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wase o e heard on any subject. There being no one present who wished
to present anything, Chairman Mohr closed the hearing.
LETTER - City Administrator Viade
Chairman Mohr read a letter from City Administrator 'lade stating that the
City Council, at their meeting of June 14.1' 1955, took no action as to the seating
of new members on the Planning Commission because of other pressing business
matters. The Council requested that those Planning Commissioners, whose terms
expire June 30, 1955, continue to take their seats until such time as the City .
Council can appoint new members.
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LETTER - Member Young
Member Young read a letter, prepared by him, covering the resignation
of other members of the Planning Commission. Member Young explained that the
action would give the City Council an opportunity to review and possibly reconsider
the appointments of the Planning Commission. Member Farris stated that due to
private business, he was forced to submit his resignation. Member Trook said
he felt he was not accomplishing much for the Commission and for the City as a
whole, and that his time was being wasted. Member ?Fohr felt that the City
Council was satisfied with the Commission, and that the appointment of an entirely
new Planning Commission would be the worst possible thing that could happen both_
to the City Council and to the new Commission. Member Henninger stated that he
concurred with Member Trook. Member Young stated that he was giving the City
Council the opportunity to replace him now, and not wait until his term expires, .
that he had the full support of the Council when he was appointed by them.
He felt that by offering the City Council this opportunity, and they did re-
appoint the members, they, the City Council, would in essence, be giving the
Planning Commission a vote of confidence. Member Young passed the latter
around, and Members Farris, Henninger, Trook, and Young signed it and requested
that it be forwarded to the City Council.
DISCUSSION - First phase of new zoning ordinance
Chairman Mohr read a letter from City Planner Scherer requesting that a
special meeting be held in order to discuss the first phase of the proposed
zoning ordinance.
City Planner Scherer explained that the new'Ordinance would take
considerable time, and lengthy discussion, and that it would be better to have a
meeting devoted to this subject alone.
Chairman Mohr stated that he felt that the preparation of a new zoning
map was more important than the ordinance, and that our present ordinance was
sufficient. If there were some changes to be made, due to the new zoning map
then the old ordinance could be amended.
City Planner Scherer stated that it was not good planning to try to patch
up an old ordinance, and to burden it with a lot of amendments, but rather to
work on both a new map and a new ordinance at the same time, and to coordinate
the two.
Chairman Mohr suggested that City Planner Scherer prepare a new map for
the midmonth meeting in August.
It was moved by P:'ember Raitt, seconded by Member Young, that the proposed
new ordinance be tabled until the July 26, 1955 meeting, when the new members
of the Planning Commission are appointed. The motion carried by the following
vote, to wits
AYES: Members 11ohr, Farris, Trook, Henninger, Raitt, Young, Perrine
Noes: None
Absents None
Bank-of--America Building City Planner Scherer asked Principal Civil
Engineer Johnson to exp ain to the Planning Commission the result for his meeting
with the Bank of America officials and the builders regarding the 110" set back.
Mee Johnson explained that an agreement had been reached whereas the Bank would
voluntarily set back five (5Q feet in order to provide adequate sidewalk area.
Member Farris, City A torney Campbell and Priftcipal Civil Engineer
Johnson requested permission to be excused from the meeting at this time (8:45 P.m)
DISCUSSION - New Land Use Map
City Planner Scherer presented the Zoning Map of the City of Chula Vista
as of June, 1955 and the new Land Use Map. Mr. Scherer explained the various
differences in the existing zoning, as compared to what has been built. He
explained the various colors and their meanings, as they appeared to what has been
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built. He explained the various colors and their meanings, as they appeared
on the new land use map and how a zoning map should be based, primarily on a
land use map. He pointed out that in the preparation of a new zoning map,
the existing land use would be the motivating force in delineating the zone
boundaries. This is necessitated by the fact that the majority of the land
in the City has already been built upon, and that it would be discrimination
to do otherwise. He went on to state that he was also doing the land use
on those areas which surround the city, and that will again determine to
what extent and what type of zoning will be allocated to these areas when they
are incorporated. The Commission asked that when the new zoning map was
presented, that an overlay be made showing the proposed "Mayor's Report"
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zoning, together with an overlay of the suggested zoning by City Planner
Scherer.
ADJOURMENT
It was moved by member Young, seconded by Member Henninger, and
unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday July 5, 1955•
Da e R. Scherer, City P anner nOi
City of Chula Nista, Californid