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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-05-19 PC MINS MINUTES' OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 19, 1958 A 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 at Civic Center, with the following members present: Armstrong, Crear, Calkins, Stewart, Culnan. Absent: Members- Bendickson and Byron-. Also present: City Attorney Kugler and Principal Engineer Harshman. Chairman Stewart introduced the new Planning Commission member, Mr. Vernon Crear, and welcomed him to the Planning Commission: APPROVAL OF MINUTES': It waa moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1958, be approved with the following corrections: a. On page 3, the motion setting a public hearing for the requested rezoning of the property at Third and "K" should read "...that a public hearing be set for the first meeting in June". b. On page 5, the motion granting a setback reduction to Howard Price should read "...rear yard setback reduction from 20 to 5 feet, as: indicated on plans submitted". EAST' 11J11 STREET SCHOOL SITE ANNEXATION A map and legal description of the proposed East "J" Street School Site Annexation was p resented to the Commission with the petition for annexation and the letter approving boundaries from the San Diego County Boundary Commission. . Dr. Tiffany, of the Chula Vista City School District explained that the property lies south of «Jm Street extended east, approximately one mile East of Hilltop and contains. 15 acres. It was: moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Crear and carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the proposed East "J" Street School Site be approved. JUDSON DAM SCHOOL SITE AEXATION A map and legal description of the proposed annexation which abutts the: Judson Reservoir Annexation on the southeast waa presented to the Commission. A letter was read from the San Diego County Boundary Commission approving the boundaries' and recommending the annexation subject to completion of the Judson Reservoir Annexation. The City Attorney stated that no action should be taken until the Judson Reservoir Annexation is completed. Dr. Tiffany stated that the school district anticipates purchasing an additional 5 acres for this-. school site and that they believe an arrangement will be made with the subdivider of Judson Res- ervoir property to continue Palomar Street through east of the proposed annexation. DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY SOUTH OF "K", EAST OF FOURTH A plat was: submitted by Mrs. Madlon Bagnell -to the Commission requesting their advice on development of her property which is: located in an RR1 zone and completely land-locked. The property is bounded on the north by industrial uses; and on the south by',the rear yards of Kite M organ 'Terrace Subdivision, an R-1 development. Mrs. Bagnell requested that the Planning Commission consider an application for a zone change to R-3 so that she can develop the property. It was moved by Member Armstrong, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the matter of rezoning this portion of a Resubdivision of Davidson' s Subdivision, Tract A. from R-1 to R..3 be set for public hearing for June 2, 1958, CLARIFICATION OF ZONE VARIANCE - Gilbert Smith 784 Cedar Avenue The secretary explained that a variance had been previously granted to Mr. Smith to allow him to attach his house and garage with a patio roof, thus reducing the rear yard setback and side yard setback to 5 feet. . The applicant had requested on the same application that he be allowed to cover the five feet between the garage and the wall on the rear and side property lines with lattice work ao that the five feet could be utilized for growing tropical plants. The Planning Commission granted this variance' also. Mr. Smith has covered this .five feet with a solid fibreglass material and is of the opinion that the Planning Commission granted permission for this and is requesting clarification of their action. City Attorney Kugler ruled that if the minutes of the Commission reflect that he was- given permission to cover the area with lattice work and if the minutes were subsequently approved by the Commission, then no further action can be taken. Chairman Stewart explained to Mr. Smith that the' Commission minutes: stipulating lattice work had been approved, so that if he cares to apply .for a variance. to allow him to cover the five feet with solid material rather than lattice work, he may do so, otherwise he will have to comply with the findings of the Commission on the original variance. CORTEZ SUBDIVISION NO. 1 and 2 '- Tentative Map, South of "I" Street, West of Third Mr. Lee Raitt presented a revised map of Cortez Subdivision to the Commission with the request that it be known in the future as Cortez Manor and with the suggestion that Landis Street within the proposed subdivision be given a new name because it does not line up with existing Landis Street to the north. It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Culnan:-.and carried that the tentative map of Cortez Subdivision No. 1 and 2 be approved and that it be known in the future as- Cortez Manor, as requested by subdivider, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a drainage easement from Glover to Fourth be provided, as "shown on map, and improved with a 5 foot pedestrian walk and be fenced. 2. That 11 lots B and C. on the south end of Garrett and Landis Streets as shown on map, be dedicated. 3. That Engineering Department requirements be complied with. 4. That a new name be given to Landis Avenue as suggested by the subdivider. Mr. Raitt stated that he believes provision will be made to continue Garrett to "J" Street before the second unit is developed. .- 2 -- REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - Mrs. Betty T. Little-- S. W. Corner Third and Kimball Terrace Mrs. Little requests- that she be exempt from constructing curb, gutter, sidewalk and shoulder at her property on the southwest corner of Third and Kimball Terrace during construction of her home. Engineer Harshman stated that the Engineering Department had not completed their study of the corner and consequently were not ready to make any recommendation to the Commission. Chairman Stewart stated that the matter-would be held over to the next meeting for the Engineering Department recommendation. COMMUNICATION: - Oral The Reverend' B -r.eafrom the B aptist Church introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he is interested in the prospective growth in the south and east section of Chula Vista. The Baptist Church Society intends to construct a new church on an area recently annexed north of the Kellogg Elementary School and e , petted development is of interest to them. Chairman Stewart gave him available information and explained that upon hiring a Director of Planning, the City will be in a better position to furnish the desired information. PROPOSED AME[ DNOITTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE Chairman Stewart requested that a study of the need for a split-lot ordinance for Chula Vista and a study of setback requirements for Chula Vista be placed on a list to refer to a Director of Planning or a Planning Consultant, when their services are available. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Captain Byron Member Culnan explained to the Commission that Member B' yron' s letter requesting a six-month leave of absence had been referred to the Commission from the City Council and further that members of the Council had expressed the opinion that six months is too long to be away from the meeting at that time of the year, and would un- doubtedly cause undue hardship to the other members of the Commission. It was: moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that a letter be written to Member Byron, over Chairman Stewart's signature, stating the matter had been referred to the Commission for action and giving the Council' s opinion and that the Commission, with regret, suggests that he resign. Further, that the Commission and Council are anxious that Captain Byron consider accepting an appointment to the Commission when the next vacancy occurs. B ROADWTAY ZON1DTG Chairman Stewart explained that there appears to be some misunderstanding as to the Planning Commission recommendation to City Council regarding the depths of the pro-- posed commercial zone on Broadway. - 3 - It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by P%Iember Culnan and carried that a letter be directed to the City Council reaffirming the original Planning Commission re- commendation on the proposed rezoning of Broadway frontage from M-1 and R-1 to C-2. ADJOURM.=T The meeting adjourned, sine die. Respectfully submitted9 Audrey S nehouse Secretary