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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-05-02 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING-COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday, May 2, 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, Trook, Young, Perrine. Absent: Members Henninger, Raitt, Also Present: City Planner Scherer, Principal Civil Engineer Johnson, City Attorney Campbell: APPROVAL OF MINUTES It,was moved by Member Farris, seconded-by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the meeting held April 18, 1955 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. Member Raitt arrived, ZONE VARIANCES James M. Banister, 321 to 331 "H" St., requested a variance to "construct and main- tain a building for professional offices with the usual appurtenances to such an of- fice building" in an R-3 zone. Member Farris asked what off-street parking facilities the houses directly in the rear of the building would have. Mr. Banister stated that a 30 ft. private easement had been set aside for off-street parking for the houses. - It was moved by Member Perrine, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons .stated in the application, with the pro- vision that an improved street 36 ft. wide be constructed on the West side of the building, a 36 ft. improved street be constructed on the North side of the building, and that a 25 ft. radius cul-de-sac, be constructed at the terminus of the Northerly 36 ft. -street; and that these improvements meet with. the approval of the City Engineer. Mr. J. M. Banister said he would meet with the Planning Department and discuss the location of the proposed building. James M. Banister, Dr. Robert E. Kelly and Marion Askew, S W Corner Third Ave. and Mankato St., requested a variance "to construct and maintain C-1 commercial buildings and structures' and appurtenant parking facilities;'and to operate C-1 businesses't. in an R-3 zone. Mrs.EVelyn Winninger, 576 Third. Ave. asked what portion of the buildings would be fronting ori Third Ave. The applicants presented a sketch of the proposed development showing that only off-street parking facilities would face on Third Ave. and no building. A discussion centered around whether or not some sort of buffer strip would be provided by the developers between the West side of the Buildings and the residences directly to the rear. The developers said no land would be set aside, but they would.provide an access easement which the abutting property owners could use. It was moved-by Member. Perrine, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application with the con- dition that a 20 ft. 'easement for ingress and egress be provided over the Westerly 20 ft., this land to be deeded to the adjacent property owners, and further provided that the applicants erect no buildings over the Westerly 30 ft.. of the property. The applicants requested that the time limit of 190 days, as specified by Ord- inane 398, be extended due to the fact that`the .proposed structures involve a con- siderable amount of work and detailed planning before actual construction can take place. It was moved by Member Perrin, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the motion granting the variance to J. M. Banister at Third Ave. and Mankato St. be amended to allow 18 months for completion, and that the motion granting the variance to Banister, Kelly and Askew at 321 to 331 "H" St. be amended to allow '12 months for completion. C. A. Long and Zella B. Gray, 498 Fourth Ave., requested a variance"to operate a real estate office in an existing residence with the usual real estate advertising signs not higher than 42 inches in the front setback area and one _sign on the building" in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried, that the variance be denied for the reason that the 'jurisdictional facts .required by the Ordinance were not proved. Earl J. Kiefer 300 Blk. Corte Maria Ave., requested a variance to "allow a 4 ft. side yard" instead of the required 5 ft. --It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Perrine and'unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. TENTATIVE MAP - Country Club Hills #3 - Harold Foster. The Tentative Map was presented and° a general discussion followed concerning the advisability of extending sewer northerly-of the proposed tract, together with the pos- sible extension of Vista Way and Corte Maria. Ave. Chairman Mohr read a letter from City Engineer Floyd, recommending that access be provided to the lands lying directly North and West of the subdivision. Chairman Mohr suggested that Mr. Floyd and Mr. Johnson be invited to attend the May 16th, meeti.ng to talk 'to the Planning Commission about the problem of future development in this northerly area. It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Perrin and unanimously carried, that the Tentative Map of Country Club Hills #3-be approved with Vista Way extended to the North property line and with a 1 ft. lot at the Northerly end of Vista Way; and with the condition that after a field investigation, the problem of the extension of either Vista Way or Corte Maria Ave. would be decided and that decision would appear on the Final Map. ` The members agreed to make a field trip with the subdivider in order to have a better understanding of the topography of the subdivision. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT - Fred K. Rose, East Corte Maria Ave. Chairman Mohr read a letter from Mr. Rose requesting approval of an easement in order to construct a .dwelling. The Commission suggested that Mr. Rose and the other property owners in the vicinity work together to effect a street dedication and street impyovements and that the Commission would look favorably upon acceptance of the dedication after the street improvements were made or a bond put up for their construction. It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried, that the easement be approved in order that a building permit may be issued. DISCUSSION - Acquisition of Land for Correct Alignment of Corte Maria Ave. (600 Blk.) City Planner Scherer presented a map showing a small piece of property which is needed in order to align Corte Maria Avenue. It was pointed out that due to the lo- cation of the elementary school and the existing improvements, fence, trees, sidewalk, -2- curb and gutter on the East side of Corte Maria Ave., the acquisition of the parcel would be mandatory in order to prevent a very serious jog in the pavement. It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Perrine and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council acquire the necessary land, as shown on the, map, to effect the alignment of Corte Maria Avenue in the' 600 Block. DISCUSSION - Preparation of Annual Report. City Planner Scherer inquired whether the Commission members desired an annual report of Commission activities. Chairman Mohr instructed Mr. Scherer to prepare such a report. DISCUSSION - One Meeting a Month in July -and August. City Planner Scherer asked if the Commission desired to continue the policy of holding only one meeting a month during July and August. The members recommended that, because of the present work load, both regular meetings-be held in July and August. DISCUSSION -. Public Hearing on National Avenue Name Change,, City Planner Scherer inquired whether- the Commission felt that it was necessary to notify each property owner on National Avenue of the public hearing on changing the name of National Ave., said hearing being scheduled for the meeting.of May 16, 1955• It- was the opinion of the Commission that .no notices need be sent out, but that, as required by the Government Code_ of the State of California, three notices be posted along the street. 5 RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL. Member Perrine recommended that the City Planner request the City Council to instruct City Attorney Campbell, as a matter of policy, to give a written opinion on Planning Commission matters as to form, legality and context, as well as to attend Planning Commission meetings and remain until the meetings are adjourned. ADJOURNMENT It ,was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Trook and unanimously carried, . that the meetin adjourn until Monday, May 16, 1955. Jean'C. Steele, Secretary -3-