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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA - December,43 1956
The regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
washeld on the above date at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Civic Ue nter with
the following members present: King, Armstrong, "Burford and Menzel and Hesse. Mem-
bers Absent: Crossley and Calkins. Also present: City Attorney Campbell and Junior
Engineer-Hughes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Member King, seconded by Member Armstrong and unanimously carried that
the minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1956, be approved, copies having been mailed
to each member.
ZONE VARIANCES:
George and Alma Pfaffman - 701 Elder Avenue - 48 notices mailed, 0 signatures
The applicant requests permission to reduce the required 201 sideyard setback ("J"
Street) by 101 so that he may construct a fence over the permitted 321 .
It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Armstrong and unanimously carried
that the applicant be granted a 5! reduction in setback on "J" Street so that a 61
fence- may be constructed 151 from the property line.
William and Mary Harris - 53 Third Avenue(Sea Vale) - 28 notices mailed, 0 signatures
Mr. Harris requests permission to construct 8 two-bedroom apartments on a portion of
his property which runs parallel with Sea Vale (or Third Avenue). . Mr.- Harris has access
to this portion of his property via an easement 10 feet wide.
A petition signed by 13 property owners within the 3001 of the exterior boundaries of the
property in question was read, objecting to the granting of the variance. There- were
signatures of 12 property owners not within the 3001 , Mr. E. Evans, Mr. L. Bosseli and
Mrs. Rita Windrwn, whose names are on the petition, objected to the granting of the
variance as they wish the property to remain R-1 and as they feel a 101 easement is not
sufficient to serve 8 apartments. Member Hesse stated that he is of the opinion that
a 101 easement is not adequate to serve 8 apartments as the only ingress-egress.
It was moved by Member Armstrong, seconded by Member King and unanimously carried that
the request be held over to the January 7th meeting.
Svatko Brothers —Fourth and ItEn Streets
As requested by the City Council, the variance application of the Svatko Brothers to
construct an auto laundry at Fourth and "E" Streets was reconsidered. Mr. Wilson,
representing the Svatko Brothers, stated that they had no further information to offer
the Planning Commission. The conditions which would be made available to the City
Council, as requested, were read, including those recommended by the Engineering Depart-
ment and the Safety Council. Member Hesse stated that he still feels the variance
should be granted with certain conditions.
Member Burford moved that_, the variance be denied and that conditions as previously read,
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be forwarded to the City Council prior to the next meeting for their consideration.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members King, Armstrong, Burford and Menzel
NOES: Member Hesse
ABSENT: Members Crossley and Calkins
Dison Subdivision - Revised Final Map - Woodlawn and "H" Street
The revised final map of Bison Subdivision was presented to the Commission; showing
the change of lot lines, resulting in larger lots. A letter was read from the Engineer-
ing Department recommending approval of such map.
it was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Hesse and unanimously carried that
the revised final map of Bison Subdivision be approved.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter was read from Mr. Jack Perrine, recommending certain Zoning for Vista -Square.
Housing Project when it is disposed of. The letter was filed until such time as the
City Council directs the Planning Commission toi:make such a study.
A letter was read from the Central Check Cashing Company, asking information as to present
and future residential development. The letter was forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce.
A map of the proposed development of the bay front as presented to the Harbor Commission,
was presented to the Planning Commission. No action was taken.
DISCUSSION:
A petition was presented to the Commission requesting annexation to Chula Vista of
certain properties south of the.city limits and an informal discussion followed. The
Planning Commission will work with the petitioners in the annexation proceedings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned sine die, at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey Stonehouse
Secretary
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The Planning Commission directed that a letter be written to the City Uouncil and the
conditions for their consideration attached, stating that as no further information
had been forthcoming, the Planning Commission, basing their decision on facts as de-
scribed in their findings mailed to the Council when .the variance- was appealed, again
denies the variance.
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