HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-07-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGUTAR MEETING OF. THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, .CALIFORNIA
July 16, 1956
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held
on the above date in the Council Chambers of Civic Center at 7:30 P.M. with the fol-
lowing members present: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt, Crossley, Burford
and Hesse. Absent: none. Also Present: City Planner Scherer.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Membep Shainrell nominated Member Young as Chairman, Member Burford seconded.
Member Menzel moved that nominations be closed, with Member Crossley seconding. It
was unanimously carried that Member Young be elected Chairman.
Member Raitt turned the meeting over to Chairman Young and stated that- he wished to
thank all the members of the Planning Commission, the planning staff and the citizens
of Chula Vista for giving him cooperation during the past year, in planning work.
Chairman Young, on behalf of the members of the Planning Commission thanked Member
Raitt for his very excellent work as chairman of the Planning Commission during the
past year.
Member Raitt nominated Member Burford as Vice-Chairman, with Member Crossley seconding.
Member Burford nominated Member Shamrell with Member Hesse seconding. A vote was taken
with Member Burford receiving 5 votes and Member Shamrell 2'. Member Burford was
elected Vice-Chairman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried
that the minutes of the"meeting of June 25 be approved, copies having been mailed to
each member; and, that the minutes of the meeting of July 2 be amended to include that a
letter from Planning Commission to the Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union School
District was in response to a letter received from the Superintendent, rather than
in answer to an article appearing in the Chula Vista Star-News.
CORRESPONDENCE:
National City - Chula Vista Board of Realtors
The letter from the Board of Realtors was read and the Planning Commission directed that
an answer be sent stating that 6 members of the Planning Commission_ will attend the
luncheon.
Harbor Commission
A letter from the Harbor Commission inviting the Planning Commission to a meeting on
July 18th was read and the Chairman asked that the Planning Commission members be
called that day as a reminder.
Martin Neon Sign Company (Teller' s 1'u33niture Company)
The letter was held over until the August 6th meeting so that the Planning commission
might look' at the site and so that it can be determined definitely if the sign would
be on public property.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Planning':
Lilian Rice School Annexation
Flaps of the Lilian Rice Serol Annexation along with letters from the Boundary Com-
mission approving the boundaries were read to the Bommission.
It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Menzel and carried that a public
hearing be set for the 6th day of August at 8:00 P.M. at which time recommendations
will be made.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION - Off-Street Parking Ordinance
Chairman Young declared the public hearing open for the proposed off-street parking
ordinance. Letters were read from the following persons: Frank Farrell Realty
Company, Chula Vista Downtown Association, Chula Vista School District, Mr. Ray
Ponsor, Charles and Beulah Whitney, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. A petition
from property owners on Landis Avenue protesting the enactment of an off-street
parking ordinance was read.
Mr. Joseph Rindone, Jr., representing the Sweetwater Union School District stated that
the Board of Supervisors wanted schools to be eliminated from the ordinance. Member
Burford stated that it is the duty of the Planning Commission to approve plans, hot a
case of whether or not they wanted to approve them.
Verbal comments were received from Mr. Rindone, Mr. Richard Wilson, Mr. Walter Davis for
the Chamber of Commerce on the proposed boundaries of a central business district. Mr.
Leo Zanier, Mr John Hoffman, George Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McLain, Mr. Weakland
all questioned the need for an off-street parking ordinance or the need of any control
of parking in the Third Avenue business district®
The following changes were made in the proposed ordinance.
a. Section D - Location
3. For uses other than those specified not more than three hundred
(300) feet.
b. Section J - Minimum Space required
Schools, high and college 1 for each 17 class room seats or one
for each 10 seats in assembly hall, which-
ever is greater, plus one for each 2 staff
members. ONLY IN THE EVENT OF NEW SCHOOL SITES
Schools, elementary and jr. high To be determined by Planning Commission.
Parking .shall be provided forthe addition
of an auditorium or any open or closed areas
of public assembly.
RESOLUTION NO. 73 - The'Amendment of Ordinance No. 398 to Include Section 5-A. Off-
Street Parking regulations and the Creation of a Central Business
District.
Offered by Member Crossley, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt, Crossley, Burford and Shamrell
NOES: none
ABSENT: none
It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Hesse that,--a, Central Business District
be established by this ordinance as defined by boundaries shown below, and that such
district be excluded from the provisions of the ordinance.
North - Centerline of "E" Street
East - Centerline of the alley between Church and Third
South - Centerline of "G" Street
West - Centerline of the alley between Landis and Third
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Raitt, Young, Crossley and Hesse
NOES: Members I11enzel and Burford
ABSENT: none
REQUEST FOR REZONING - Third Avenue between "K" and "L"
.A letter was read from Celia and Warren Hatz and from Mr. Glen Martin, Mrs. Kathryn
Mi tchell and Susie Robertson, requesting that their property on Third Avenue between
"K" and "L" be rezoned to C-1.
The Planning Commission authorized the staff'to make a study of this area.
APPROVAL OF PLANS - Vista Square School - Fifth and "Q!! Street
It was moved by Member Burford, seconded by Member Shamrell and unanimously carried
that the Planning Commission approve the preliminary master plans of the Vista Square
School with the following conditions:
1. That future precise plans be submitted as the development occurs.
2. That the Engineering Department's recommendation for 5' sidewalks and
the curb indention as shown on plan with the 300 angle parking be observed.
3. That the curb, east of the angle parking on "G", be painted green.
ZONE ..VARIAN CE - Pilgrim Lutheran Chur ch - Fifth and-"E"
The variance application requesting a 5' reduction in sideyapd setback on the east
side of the lot.
It was moved by Member Raitt, seconded by Member Burford and unanimously carried that
the variance be granted.
DISCUSSION
Charter'Recommendations:
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After a short discussion , the Planning Commission directed that a letter be written
to the Charter Committee asking them to consider a proposed amendment to the City
Charter with reference to the City Attorney, City Engineer or his representative, and
the City Planner being made Ex-Officio members of the Planning Commissi on.
Annual Report
The annual report of the Planning Commission and staff was presented to the commission.
The report was approved and the City Planner directed to forward copies to the City
Council and other interested groups.
RESOLUTICK NO. 76 - Recommending to the City Council the Vacation of a Portion
of Moss Street in the City of Chula Vista
Offered by Member. Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Raitt, Young, Crossley, Burford and Hesse
NOES: none
ABSENT: none
RESOLUTION NO. 74 - Recommending to the City Council the Vacation of a Portion
of Second Avenue in the City of Chula Vista
Offered by Member Hesse, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Raitt, Young, Crossley, Burford and Hesse
NOES: * none
ABSENT: none
RESOLUTION NO. 75 - Recommending to the City Council the Vacation of a Portion
of Hilltop Drive in the City of Chula Vista
Offered by Member Crossley, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Raitt, Young, Crossley, Burford and Hesse
NOES: none
AVSENT: none
DISCUSSION OF ZONING =H 4LY ANNEXED LANDS
City Planner Scherer stated that the interim ordinance, zoning newly annexed lands
as R-1 would not continue to protect annexed lands for an indefinite period of time
and for that reason public hearings should be held to consider permitting zoning the
following: Hazel Goes Cook School, Country Club'Manor A, Country Club Hills #2, and
#3, Judson Tract (Dalseth Hills, 1, 2 and 3), Sun Valley, Country Club Park #3, Gib-
son and Dudley, Hobart Properties, Casey Annexation and Hilltop Housing
RESOLUTION NO. 70 - Amending Ordinance No. 398, Zoning Newly Annexed Lands,
Setting Public Hearings for same.
Offered by Member Burford, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Raitt, Young, Crossley, Burford and Hesse
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NOES: none
ABSENT: none
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Member Crossley, seconded by Piember Menzel and unanimously carried
that the meeting adjourn; sine die
Respectfully submitted,
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Audrey Sto ehouse
Secretary
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