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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: - 3 - 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 I 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, • ��LLQ Audrey Sto ehouse Secretary s i