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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-03-05 PC MINS r � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ICALT F. Held March 5, 1956 The regular 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: Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt and Crossley, Absent: Burford, Hesse. Also Present: City Planner Scherer, Principal Engineer Johnson and City Attorney Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member- Young, seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 20, 19565 be approved with paragraph 2 of page 2 corrected to read as follows: ". . .The Planning Commission members were of the opinion that Mr. Hal Rader acted as spokesman for the group. . . ". A letter was filed with the Planning Commission signed by Mrs. Lyle Aland, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lucas, Mrs. Ernest Ozbun,' C. M. Williams and M. R. Snow, protesting the minutes of the meeting of February 20. The letter. stated that Mr. Nader was not acting as official spokesman for the group. UN.FIN-IS HED BUSINESS: Vacation of a Portion of Elm - "illiam Burke A letter was read from Mr. Burke, 154 Madrona., asking that a portion of Elm Street, adjacent to his property be vacated. The matter was held over until the next meeting for further study. Development of Madrona Street between `third and Fourth - Chamber of Commerce A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce asking that the city improve Madrona from Third to Fourth Avenue in order to provide better access to and additional parking for the Youth Center and Swimming Pool. The;,matter was held over until the next meeting. Principal Engineer Johnson was re- quested to prepare cost estimates 'on grading and surfacing the parking area directly to the rear of the Youth Center and the Swimming Pool and the improvement of access to this area from .Fourth Avenue. SPECIAL- ORDER__OE_BUSINESS: Vacation of a Portion of Third Avenue and a portion of Madrona - Mark Money A letter was read from Mr. Mark Money, 335 Third Avenue, stating that a portion of his present building (See document 56=3) was located inside the right-of-way of Third Avenue and Madrona Street, and he requested that this area be vacated. RESOLUTTON N0. 65 - Recommending the vacation of a portion of Third Avenue and Madrona Street and setting the date for public hearing on Larch 19, 1956. Offered by Member 1'len,,el, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: - 1 - AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt and Crossley NOES: none ABSENT: Members Burford and Hesse Chairman Raitt requested that the Safety Council be given a copy of the letter and plat and that they discuss the problem and return their findings and recommended action to the Planning Commission before March 19. Vacation of. walnut Avenue and the alley - Rohr Airdraft A letter requesting the closing of Walnut Avenue and the alley, as shown on Document 65-4, was read to the Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 63 - Recommending the vacation of Walnut Avenue and an alley as shown on Document No. 56-4. Offered by Member Young, passed, adopted and approved by the .following ,vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Shamrell, Menzel, Young, Raitt and Crossley NOES: none ABSENT: Members Hesse and Burford SUBDIVISIONS: Casa Linda- Revised Final Map Revised final map of Casa Linda was presented to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Member Young, seconded by Member Shamrell and unanimously carried that the revised final map of Casa Linda be approved as submitted with a 10' reduction in .side yard setback on Lots 1 and -17 and subject to the requirements of the Department of Engineering. C. L. Hart & Sons #1 - Final Map .Final Map of C. L. Hart & Sons, A, was asked to be held over until the next meeting. VARIANCES: Wesley �yalters, MD - 6421.Third The variance application asking for permission to operate a physicians office in an R-3 zone were read to the Commission. It was moved by I`ZemberShamrell, seconded by Member Young, and unanimously carried that the variance be approved for reasons stated in the application with the follow ng condi- tions: 1. That no advertising signs by displayed over 5 square feet ano any signs to be located to the :rear of the 5' setback on the front (Third Avenue) . 2:' That the applicant maintain dustless surfaced, off-street parking for a minimum of 10 cars. 3. That the applicant maintain a 9' setback on Third Avenue. - 2 - Gibson and Dudley - Northwest Corner of Hilltop and Naples The letter and variance application from Messrs. Gibson and Dudley were read to the audience and Commission members asking permission to construct and operate a commercial shopping center in -an R-1 zone. After some discussion it was decided that the matter should b e held over .until the next meeting for further study and reports from the Engineering Department and Safety Council. R. C. Stanier - Fifth and "F" Street The variance application was read to the Commission and the public asking for a 51 re- duction in front yard setback on "F" Street. It was moved by Member Young; seconded by Member Shamrell and unanimously carried that the variance be approved for reasons stated in the application with the conditions that the applicant install curb, gutter and sidewalk to the limits of his property on both "F" Stand Fifth Avenue,such improvements to be in accordance with recommendations of the Department of Engineering. Adriene .Hafter - 293. Third The variance application was read to the Commission and the audience and a plot plan submitted showing the applicant's request for a 0' setback on the rear of the property. It was moved by Member Shamrell, seconded by Member Young and unanimously carried that the variance be approved for reasons stated in the application with the condition that the applicant maintain adequate off-street-parking and unloading zone to the north of the proposed addition, as indicated on the plan attached to the application. Policy on Subdivision Requirements Mr. Raitt asked Henry Algert if requirements stipulated in Resolutiob #62 were feasible from the standpoint of -the subdivider, Mr. Algert stated that the County now requires much the same. RESOLUTION N0. 62 - Policy on Subdivision Requirements Offered by Member Young, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Shamrell; Menzel, Young, Raitt and Crossley NOES: none ABSENT: Members Burford and Hesse DISCUSSION: A short discussion took place on the proposed annexations of Vista Hills Sanitarium and of Hilltop Village. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Member Menzel' seconded by Member Crossley and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn until March 19, 1956. Respectfully submitted, Au dregS onehouse, Secretary