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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-08-18 PC MINS MINUTES. OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHOLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA August 18, 1958 The adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date at Council Chambers, Civic Center, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Sparling, Calkins; Stewart, Bendickson and Culnan. Absent: Members Crear and Adams. Also Present: City Attorney Kugler and Principal Engineer Harshman. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES' It was: moved by Member Bendickson, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1958, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. PUBLIC HEARING - Request for Rezoning - West of Woodlatim, Between "D"i and Chula Vista Extended Chairman Stewart opened the hearing and asked that the application be read requesting rezoning of property from R-3, Multiple Residential, to M__I. Industrial, west of Woodlawn between "D" and Chula Vista extended. A map was: presented and a petition submitted signed by 34 persons protesting the granting of the zone change. Mr. Hal Johnson stated that he only leases the property, that the owner had thought the property was zoned M-1 until very recently, Protests were heard from Mr. Leonard Moe, 77 Woodlawn, and Mr. Edwin Deuchler, 91A Woodlawn Avenue. There being no further comment, Chairman Stewart closed the hearing. It was moved by Member Cu]nan, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that because the Planning Commission does, not find that the facts- are present necessary for a zone change as outlined by the ordinance--public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice--and because of the .number of protests from neighbors, that the request for change of zone be denied. PUBLIC HEARING - Request for Rezoning - Southwest Corner Fourth and "E" Chairman Stewart opened the hearing and asked that the application be read requesting rezoning from R-1, Residential, to C-13 Commercial, of the two corner lots on the southwest corner of Fourth and ."E"a A map was presented and a letter was read approving the granting of the zone change from Lloyd E. Ellis, Minister of Church of Christ. Mr. Connolly presented a map showing percentage of neighbors who had signed his application for rezoning® Member Culnan stated that he could see no objections to these two lots being rezoned because one is used as a business and the other is adjacent to a business and there were no objections from neighbors. Chairman Stewart stated that he feels that granting the rezoning for the reason that it abuts commercial property would be establishing a precedent because the owner of property next to Mr. Connolly would then have the same conditions and would request rezoning; and so on west on "E". Mr. DuVall, owner of two lots west of Mr. Connolly, stated that he has no objections to the rezoning and would not request rezoning for his property. Member Calkins stated that when the rezoning of "E" was previously considered, the city had accepted the recommendation of the Planning Consultant which was that "Ell Street should not be rezoned. Mr. Connolly stated that this is already a business corner and should not be considered with rezoning of all of "E't Street. Chairman Stewart closed the public hearing. It was moved by Member Sparling and seconded by Member Culnan that the application for rezoning the southwest corner of Fourth and "E" from R-1 to C-1 be approved and recommended to the City Council for the reasons that three of the four corners are now used commercially and Mr. Connolly' s property, adjacent to one which has a zone variance, is substandard in width and because it would not be materially detrimental to other properties in the same area. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, toawit: AYES=: Members Sparling and Culnan NOES: Members Calkins, Stewart and Bendickson ABSENT: Members Crear and Adams PUBLIC HEARING - Request for Approval of Trailer Park Location - 600 Block of "G" Street Chairman Stewart opened the hearing and asked for the reading of the application for location of a trailer park. Plans were presented showing location of buildings and trailer spaces. Chairman Stewart asked the Engineering Department whether or not an extended Woodlawn Avenue would abut this property. Engineer Harshman stated that the centerline of an extended Woodlawn would follow the east line of Mr. Krausets property but that it is his opinion that the cost involved in condemnation and improvements: would not be worth the benefits. derived from having the street. Chairman Stewart asked whether or not it has been agreed as to location of sewer lines through this property to run north to serve the area on "E" Street. Engineer Harshman stated the details were being worked out. Mr. Krause stated he would like to know, within 30 days where the city would need to put the lines through his property. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that because the Planning Commission desires a study made as to the feasibility of providing for Woodlawn Avenue between "'F"' and "G't and because the study for location of sewer lines: has not been completed, that the matter be held over until the meeting of Sept. 2, 1958. AREA VARIANCE - Buford-Morgan - Northeast Corner "K" and Madison The application was read requesting a reduction in setback on "K" and on Madison Avenue from 25 to 20 feet for the purpose of constructing apartment unity in this R-3; zone. A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Loney Kempel protesting the granting of the variance. It was moved by Member Bendickson, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the request for reduction in setback from 25 to 20 feet on "K" and Madison be granted 2 J.. because property north on Madison is developed with a. 20 foot setback and west on 11K11 is- developed with 20 foot setback' that the variance is necessary to preserve a substantial property right and. it will not be materially detrimental to properties in the area. AREA VARIANCE Archie Montgomery - 28 "J" Street The application was read requesting permission to divide the- property so as to build two houses on the rear of the 29011ot, via an easement to "J" Street. A letter was read from the Fire Chief stating that they would have no objections to the dividing of this lot into two .additional building sites;, if the easement to serve them is- @f a minimum 20 feet width. Mr. Montgomery stated that there are three deep lots at that general location and they have attempted before to develop'their properties jointly' but have not succeeded. Pictures were presented showing the immediate neighborhood and indicating the depth of the property which cannot be used in an R-1 zone without such a variance being granted® Mr. Lee Raitt stated that in a similar position, property owners are working together and are proposing to serve rear properties on a. culAde-sac.' Member Culnan stated that it is not possible to get a street into these properties: from Hilltop. He further stated that there are many similar situations and the Commission will be called upon to grant the same variance so that property can be developed. The-Commission directed that the applicant 'get together with,-his neighbors and attempt to work out a way by which they can develop the rear of their lots by bringing a. street in from "'J" Street and that Mr. Montgomery notify the Planning Office when they are ready to appear again before the Commission for decision. REQUEST FOR' EXEMPTICN FROM CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 998 Corte Maria, The applicant's letter was read requesting that he be exempt from constructing public improvements� on his Moss Street frontage, which is an unimproved street going west from Corte Maria, providing for the possible development of the Country Club. Existing public improvements: extend across the right-of-way of Moss at its. intersection with Corte Maria. Engineer Harshman recommended that the request be granted. Member Culnan moved, and it was seconded by Member Calkins, that the request be granted with the condition that when there is a need for improving Moss, these improvementa be constructed. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CHURCH LOCATION - 672 Third Avenue - Baptist Church A letter was read from Rev. Wm. Bray asking Planning Commission approval of conducting church services in a dwelling at 672 Third Avenue, for a period of 7 months. Letters were read from the Fire Marshal and the Building Inspector approving the temporary use of the building with certain stipulations. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Sparling and carried that the church be granted permission to hold services; in the dwelling at 672.' Third Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. All exterior doors shall be made 'to swing outward and shall be equipped with school-type locks. - 3 � 2. That the tenure of occupancy be restricted to seven months.- 3. That occupancy be limited to first floor only. _ 4. Occupancy of- the building be restricted to 75 persons, at any one time. 5. That a UL-approved 22 gallon water-type fire extinguisher be provided. 6, That all drapes, hangings, curtains and decorations be. maintained in a flamegproofed condition. 7. That smoking be eliminated during periods of public assembly. EXTENSION OF "J"' STREET EAST . To "J" Street School Annexation The Principal Engineer presented a map showing the proposed extension of "J" Street east to serve the school property. It was shown how topography dictates that the street curve to the south. Engineer Harshman stated that the Engineering Department had studied several alternate Alignments for "J'° Street but had concurred that the one presented, prepared by Harold Foster, Civil Engineer$ with minor changes, as to curve radii, etc.' is the most desirable and the most feasible. Dr. Lauderbach stated that plans for this school, including plans for the street, must be ready within another 8 months .to take advantage of the grant of federal funds for school purposes. It was moved by Member Bendickson, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the tentative plan dated July 23, 1958, drawn by Harold Foster, Civil Engineer, for the extension of "Jt1 Street east be approved as shown to extend to the east line of the school property and that grading be subject to approval of the City Engineering Department. DEVELOPMENT OF JAMUL STREET EAST FROM MONSERATE - Baptist Church Property It was noted that the Planning Commission approval for a, church site on property at the east end of Jamul Street would be affected by a lr lot held by the City at the easterly end of Jamul. The plan approved by the Commission provided for a private road entering and serving church property from Jamul, crossing the It lot. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member S'parling and carried that a, letter be submitted to the City Council reporting the Planning Commission action, and recommending that the 11 lot held by the city be dedicated for street purposes, so that the private road might enter church property from Jamul Street. Member Bendickson abstained from votingo PROPOSED STREET OPENING - Center Street East from Fifth Avenue It was reported that Fred Ross, Purchaser Analyst, had been successful in obtaining dedications for 16 feet for street purposes on the south side of Center Street, east of Fifth Avenue, in accordance with recommendations from the Planning Commission. Chairman Stewart asked that the Engineering Department make a study and recommendations as to what dedication would be needed for a cul-de-sac at the easterly end of the street. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO M-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION Attorney Kugler reported that he has prepared, as requested, an ordinance which would amend the M'2 zoning classification to allow specifically, among other uses, the steam � 4 generating plant now under construction by the gas; and electric company in the M-2 -zone, and which would further amend sections referring to height limits for accessory buildings, so that accessory structures necessary for technological reasons to spec- ifically permitted uses, would be allowed to exceed the maximum height limit. Member Sparling moved, Member Calkins seconded the motion and it was carried that the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance be set for public hearing on Sept. 2, 1958• PROPOSAL FOR AMENDMMENVT TO ORDINANCE REGARDING CLASSIFICATION OF TRAILER PARKS It was reported that the City Council had received the letter from the Commission recommending that an emergency ordinance be adopted changing the zoning classification of trailer parks from M-1 and M-2 to C-2 and that because it was felt that it would not warrant an emergency ordinance.,.-the Council had referred it back to the Planning Commission for public hearings. It was further stated that the question was raised as to whether C-2 would be the proper classification. Mr. Lee Raitt stated that around Apri]! of 1953, the city had adopted a resolution restricting the location of trailer parks. The Commission directed that the matter be held over, that the resolution referred to by Mr. Raitt be found and that other. citiest ordinances with regard to trailer park zoning be obtained, if possible, for reference. It was further directed that Mr. Whitnall be asked for recommendations for. the Planning Commissionts next meeting as to zoning of trailer parks. REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONE A, Portion of "J" Street Annexation - Myron Dalseth An application for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 of a portion of 11P Street annexation was read. , It was moved. by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that the application be referred to Mr. Whitnall for recommendations prior to the setting of a; public hearing. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON A SETBACK VARIANCE - Fifth and Flower - Florence Rehfielc A letter was? read from Miss Florence Rehfield requesting she be granted an extension of time on a variance granted previously for the -reduction of setback on Fifth and Flower Streets, Miss Rehfield stated that a: series of accidents has prevented her from completing construction contemplated when the variance was: granted. It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that Miss Rehfield be granted an additional year to use the setback reduction granted for construction of multiple units on the southeast corner of Fifth and Flower. Miss Rehfield was granted a reduction from 30 to 20 ft. on Fifth and from 301 to 15, on Flower Street. FIRST MEETING IN SEPTEMBER It was noted that because the first Monday in September is a holiday, the Commission shall have its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 1958® ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned sine die. Respectfully1 submitted, Audrey Stionehouse, Secretary