HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-04-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF C HULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
April 16, 1956
The regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was held on the above date at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center
with the following members present: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt, Cross-
ley and Hesse. Absent: Member Burford. Also Present: City Attorney Campbell,
Principal Engineer Johnson and City`Planner Scherer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Member Crossley , seconded by Member Hesse and unanimously carried that
the minutes of the meeting of Aril 2 be approved, copies having been mailed to each
member.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Request to Build on an Easement - Ted Bell - 76 "J" Street
Mr. Bell requested permission to build an additional house on his property, facing on
"J" Street, leaving an existing house to the rear which could have access to an ease-
ment from First Avenue, and to remove two existing houses. He was requested to submit
a zone variance asking permission to develop his R-1 lot as R-2.
Zone Variance: - David Phair - "The Highlander" - 700 "E" Street
The variance application asking for permission to. erect an advertising sign in an R-3
zone,, was held over for aperiod of 30 days.
Access and Parking for Recreation Area - Chakber of Commerce
It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried that
a letter be directed to the City Council with copies to the Safety Council, Mr. Sorenson
of the Recreation Commission and the Chamber of Commerce with a map showing the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission to provide proper access and adequate parking and
stating that the above groups have been notified.
PLANNING:
Bella Vista Heights, #2, .3 and 4 - Naples and Monserate e Tentative Map
It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried that
the tentative map of Bella Vista Heights, 2, 3, and 4 be approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Department of, Engineering, as follows:
1. The sidewalk to be set.two feet from the property line on all streets. (Unit 1
has l' between sidewalk and property line and an adjustment may be made, as
approved by the Department of Engineering.)
2. The sidewalk to be five feet wide on Naples.
3. Storm drains to be installed with the approval of the Engineering Department.
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Resolution No. 70 - Rezoning Newly Annexed Lands
The City attorney recommended that the zoning of newly annexed land and those already
annexed be included be included as one zoning procedure. The matter of rezoning newly
annexed lands was -held over until such time as annexations nowpending are made final,
so that they may be included. The interim ordinance will be effective so long as there
is proof that work is being done on regular zoning procedure.
ORAL CUIJMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Harry Kanter, 203 "E" Street, presented to the City of Chula Vista the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Chicago, stating that he hoped that it might be -of some help to the
Planning Commission. Chairman Raitt stated that he appreciated the gift very much and
felt sure that the long experience of Chicago would be helpful to Chula Vista. The
secretary was directed to forward a letter to Mr: Kanter, thanking him for the gift.
DISCUSSIONSi
Secondary Street Plan
After a short discussion, concerning the value of a secondary street plan, City Planner
Scherer and City Atrorney Campbell were directed to gather data on what other adjacent
cities have done in this regard.
Rezoning of Third Avenue
After a s4ort discussion it was moved by Member Crossley, seconded by Member Young and
unanimously carried that a letter be written to the City Council asking that 'they again
consider the rezoning of Third Avenue, as proposed by the Planning Commission on October
3, 1955.
Off-Street Parking Ordinance:
A short discussion was held and Chairman Raitt requested that the committee meet as
soon as possible and make a comparative study of ordinances from other cities as were
obtained by the City Planner and make a firm recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Budget:
It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Hesse and unanimously carried that
the budget, as prepared by City Planner Scherer, be forwarded to the City Administrator.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Member Menzel, seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried that
the meeting adjourn, sine die.
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey S onehouse
Secretary