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Home My WebLink About1955-06-06 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday - June 6, 1955 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, Young, Henninger, Perrine, Raitt. Absent: Member Trook Also Present: City Planner Scherer, City Attorney Campbell, Associate Civil Engineer Harshman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Henninger and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the meeting held May 16, 1955 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. ZONE VARIANCES W. RAY COYLE, 429 Third Ave. requested a variance to "construct warehouse in rear of present building, 15 ft. *aide to property line and extend present operation of Chula Vista Star-News to include this property". It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Perrine, and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. It was requested that if at all possible legally, to enclose eight inch open area between Mr. Coyle's building and the building directly.to the North, that TZr. Coyle use his discretion regarding the opening. JOSEPH SCHLICKTE and RALPH R. GIDDINGS-' M.D. Sff.Corner of "F" St. and Twin Oalm Avenue. requested a variance o " ul d a Beauty Shop and residence in an R-3 zone". It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Young and not unanimously carried, that the variance be denied for the reason that the urisdictional ' facts required by the Ordinance were not proved. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Mohr, Farris, Young, Henninger, Raitt NOES: Member Perrine Absent: Member Trook HARRY E. BANNER and DR. R. P. CumaNGHAu, 616 Third Ave. - requested a variance or "professional use o existing ui ding in an R- zone" .(Variance previously granted for a real estate office on this property). It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Perrine and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application for use as a "Doctor's office", rather than the all inclusive "professional use" PEGGY S. BURRIS, 364 Del Mar Ave., requested a variance to• allow "part time sewing in rest ence 'in an, H-j zone (Home occupation). It was moved by Member Perrine, seconded by Member Henninger and unanimously carried that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, with the condition that no signs be displayed, no articles be sold on the presmises, and no additional personnel be hired. BENDT E. PEDERSEN, 322 First Ave. - REQUESTED a variance to "allow new residence (under construe lon o enc-roach-approximately nine inches into the present 5 ft. side yard". It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Perrine and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. CARL TEN-HOMPEL, 315 Minot Ave. requested a variance to "allow a ten foot rear yard instead of-the required 20 ft." It was moved by Member Henninger, seconded by Member Perrine and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. TENTATIVE MAPS Kenwood Village No. 6 - Henry Algert After a general discussion during is C airman Mohr-read the recommendations from the Planning Department and the Engineering Department, it was moved by Member Perrine., seconded by Member Farris, that the Tentative Map of Kenwood Village No. 6 be resubmitted at the meeting of June 20, 1955• The motion was carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Perrin, Farris ' Henninger, Raitt, Mohr Noes: Member Young Absent: Member Trook FAIRWAY VIDY - Henry Algert After a general discussion during which Chairman Moir read recommendations from the Engineering Department, it was moved by Member Perrin, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the Tentative Map of Fairway View be approved, subject to Engineering Department recommendations, and changing the names of Minot Ave., San Miguel Drive-, and Alpine Ave. to possibly Fairview Court. CUSTOM BUILDERS No. 3 and 4 - Henry Algert Chairman Mohr read recommendations rom the Engineering Depar• ment and a general discussion followed., which brought out that due to the suggested revision, it would be better to revise both maps. It was moved by Member Perrine, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the Tentative Map of Custom Builders No. 4 and the Final Map of Custom Builders No. 3 be resubmitted at the meeting of June 20, 1955. EXTENSION OF MONTEBELLO ST. - Henry Algert Mr. Algert presented a map of the proposed extension of Montebello St. East of First Ave. between "E" and nFrr Streets. It was moved by Member Perrin, seconded by Member Raitt and unanimously carried, that the Montebello St. Extension be approved with the recommendation that a 1/2 cul-de-sac at the end of the street on the South side be installed. DISCUSSION - 0f Setbacks at Third Ave. and "E" St. Associate Civil Engineer Harshman brought to the attention of the Commission the fact that since of setbacks for the Bank of America building at the Northeast corner of Third Ave. and "E" St. had previously been approved, the problem of sidewalk widths had arisen. If the 01 setbacks are observed they will leave only a 446 ft. sidewalk along Third Ave. and an 8 ft. sidewalk on "E" St. It was the recommendation of the Commission that a letter be written to the Bank of America asking them to come in for a discussion with the Engineering Depart- ment and the City Planner as to a way of rectifying the situation. RESOLUTION No. 49 - A Resolution of Intention to Amend Ordinance' No. 398 Offered by Member Young, moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Perrine and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be waived. Passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Young, Perrin, Farris, Henninger, Raitt, Mohr. Noes: None Absent: Member Trook RESOLUTION No. 50 - A Resolution of Intention to Amend Ordinance No. 398. r Offered by Member Raitt, moved by Member Raitt, seconded by member Perrin and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be waived. Passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to merit: AYES: Members Raitt, Perrine, Farris, Young, Henninger, Mohr Noes: None Absent: Hember Trook DISCUSSION - Proposed Ordinance requiring property owners to install certain public improvements. Chairman Mohr read an opinion from the City Attorney on the above-mentioned Ordinance. It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled. City Attorney M. Campbell requested permission to be absent from the meeting of July 5, 1955: permission was granted. DISCUSSION - Proposed Aerial Photos. City Planner Scherer presented a letter from Engineering Service Corp.,Los Angeles outlining the particular work they- would do and the cost of said work. It was moved by Member. Perrine, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that monies be appropriated for topographical maps of Area 2 with control points set at 2-B (as outlined in the letter and accompanying map.) LETTER - Mr. Gene Gillem. Chairman Mohr read a letter from Mr. Gillem requesting an interpretation of Ordinance No. 398 with regard to a storage and salvage yard in an M-2 zone. It was the Commission's opinion (as has been recorded in the Minutes here- tofore) that a salvage yard is not the proper use for an 14-2 or any other zone in the City. Chairman Mohr told Mr. Gillem that the only way he could establish such a yard would be a zone variance. CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Resignation - Member Perrin. Mr. Perrin stated that since he had only one more meeting before his term was up, he would withdraw his letter of resignation, and leave the matter in status quo. Action Taken on Vista Square Recreation project - City Council Chairman Mohr read a letter from the City Council on the above matter. No action was taken. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - Extension of South 43rd St.- San Diego City Planner Scherer explained that the City Council had already written a letter of approval on the matter. No action was necessary by the Commission. SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLANNING C0I'1FTISSION and LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Planner Scherer explained that he had given the Commission copies of these letters for their own information. No action was necessary. OTHER ITEMS In a general discussion, the members covered various subjects,, inc uding - he use of aerial topos in annexation; a joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Conmission and Harbor Commission on June 9, and certain streets in the City in need of repair. The Commission also discussed a new policy of having a committee meet a few days before the meeting and make a field trip to check variances, maps, etc. which appear on the agenda. i It was the consensus that such a procedure was most acceptable. ADJOURM ENT It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, June 20, 1955. J� J n C. ee e, Secretary