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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-01-20 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA January 20, 1958 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 Council Chambers at Civic Center, with the following members present Calkins, Stewart, Bendickson, Byron and Culnan. Absent:- Members King- and Armstrong. Also Present: Acting City Attorney Boyer and Associate Engineer Manners. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that the minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1958, be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. APPROVAL OF CHURCH SITE - First Baptist Church - 491 "E" Street Member Bendickson stated that he would not participate in the discussion or vote because he is an active member of the church. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the plans for a Childrens Center on the portion of property fronting on Fifth Avenue be approved as to site and the plans for using an existing dwelling on a portion of the property fronting on "E" Street for Sunday School purposes be approved as to site, subject to compliance with recommendations from the Fire Marshall and Building Inspector. It was noted that it will be necessary to apply for an area variance for the building on "E" Street because the required 10' side yards for church buildings will not be observed. ZONE VARIANCE - First Baptist Church - 194 "E" The variance application, asking for a reduction in rear yard setback from 25 to 7 feet was presented with a plot plan showing the proposed building to be used for the Children' s Center in relation to existing buildings and property lines. The Commission stated that the variance would be continued to the February 3rd meeting and that the above-mentioned variance for side yard setback for the building to be used as a Sunday School could be incorporated in this variance. They directed that the Secre- tary mail new notices of public hearing to the property owners concerned so that they would be fully aware of both requests. ZONE VARIANCE - C.P. Kiffe - "G" Street east of Corte Maria The variance application was read, asking for a reduction in lot area from 7000 to 6662 square feet for four of the six lots in the proposed Kiffe Subdivision. The requested variance complies with the tentative subdivision map approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. It was moved by Member Bendickson, seconded by Member Byron and carried that the variance be granted, that Mr. Kiffe be given permission to reduce the 4 lots from 7000 to 6662 square feet. ZONE VARIANCE - Charles Brindell - 556 Glover Mr. Brindell' s application was read asking that his variance be renewed so that he may continue the operation of a television, radio, and small appliance repair shop at his home. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the variance allowing repair of television, radio and small appliances be renewed for three years . and that upon expiration Mr.. Brindell apply for renewal if he desires to continue the operation. ZONE VARIANCE - Irene Parker and Marry Jesse 153 "E" The application was read asking for a reduction in rear .yard setback for the construction of a second 'house on the R.-2 lot and for a setback reduction on'Minot Street. It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Bendickson and carried that the appli- cant be granted a reduction in setback on Minot from 25 to 18 feet and a reduction in rear yard setback from -25 to 18 feet as shown on plot plan submitted, subject to the follaaing: a o 1. The installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and shoulder on "E" Street abutting the property. � 2. The installation of curb, gutter and shoulder on Minot abutting the property. ZONE VARIANCE - Harry Morrison - 70 "J" Street Mr. Morrison's application was read requesting an extension of time on the zone variance granted to him allowing the operation of a tractor ser vice with the storage of purtenant equipment:. Mr. Morrison asked that there be no time limit put on the variance. It was moved by Member Calkins, seconded by Member Culnan and carried that the zone variance allowing the operation of the tractor service with the storage of purtenant equipment be granted for an additional 3 years after which an application for renewal must be submitted. ZONE VARIANCE - Mary Ricchiutti - 194 "H" The. application was read asking for an extension of time on the variance allowing the operation of a _child care center. Mrs. Ricchiutti also requested that she be allowed to keep more than the eight children as specified in the previous variance granted to her. She stated that her state license will allow more children and that she has the facilities for more children. It was moved by Member Byron, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the request be granted and that Mrs. Ricchiutti be allowed to operate a child care center for an additional 4-year period and that she may keep a maximum of 20 children, if approved by the state. ZONE VARIANCE - Marvel Allen - 478 Second i Mrs. Allen's application was read asking that her variance be extended for a child care center at 478 Second and that she be granted permission to keep as many children as the state will allow. She is at present keeping 20 children. 2 It was moved by Member Byron, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that Mrs. Allen's request be granted, that she be given permission to continue her child care center for an additional four years and that she be granted permission to keep a maximum of 30 children, if approved by the state. ' ZONE VARIAN CE - Lawrence Kuebler - 180 "F" Mr. Kuebler' s application, requesting permission to construct R-3 units in an R-1 zone, was read. The property at 180 "F" Street is partially developed now as R-3 and the variance requested will allow the applicant to complete its R-3 development. The un- developed portion of the property is not suited to R-1 development. MY. Jerris, 153 "F" and Mr. Andrade, 157 "F" spoke, stating that they feel the existing units are not maintained properly, that •there is not adequate play area for children, that it will increase parking problems in the area and that additional apartment units are not suitable for an area predominantly developed with $20,000 homes. It was explained that the applicant must provide off-street parking for each unit. It was moved by Member Culnan, seconded by Member Byron and carried that the applicant be granted per#ission to construct an additional 7 units on the property in question, the buildings to be limited to 1 story in height and they be designed according to plans submitted. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP - Hilltop Glen - East of First on Shasta Final maps of Hilltop Glen were presented along with a letter of recommendations from the Department of Engineering. It was moved by Member Bendickson, seconded by Member Byron and carried that the final map of Hilltop Glen be approved and recommended to City Council, subject to compliance with recommendations from the Department of Engineering. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Rego Manor - Second and Montebello The tentative map of Rego Manor was presented along with the letter of recommendations from the Department of Engineering. It was moved by Member Byron, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that the tentative map of Rego Manor be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Public improvements be installed adjacent to Lot 1 on Second Avenue. 2. A typical section be shown for Second Avenue rSr TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION 14AP - Garrett Park - � of Third, South of "I" on Garrett The tentative map w.as presented with a recommendation from the Department of Engineering that the street alignment be changed. Mr.. Foster, Engineer, requested that the sub- division map be held over until the next meeting to,give. them,the opportunity to study the recommendation. REQUEST FOR REZONING_- Proposed Garrett Park Subdivision A -letter was read from Mr. Yamagata, owner of the proposed Garrett Park subdivision, i' that rezoning from R-1 to A-3 be considered for the subdivision. The area abutts commercial property on two sides. - 3 - The Planning Commission directed that a public hearing be set for the February 17th meeting on the rezoning of this area and that the remaining R-1 property north of the proposed subdivision be included. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT APPROVAL - 455 Smith - T. Nerat Mr. Nerat' s request was read that he be granted permission to devide his property into three separate lots, the two rear lots to be served via an easement to Smith Street. It was suggested that if the permission is granted the portion of the easement in front of the two rear lots be reduced in width so that the lots will each have the requi-ed 6000 square feet. The matter was held over until the February 3rd meeting to give Mr. Nerat an opportunity to determine the cost of various types of surfacint for the easement.' PROPER ZONING FOR PLASTICS MANUFACTURE A letter was -read from Associated Plastics, describing their anticipated operation and asking the Commission to determine the zone classification. It was moved by Member Byron, seconded by Member Calkins and carried that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting describing the proposed use as outlined in letter (see below) and interpreting it as an M-1 classi.ficati.ony it being understood that such use will not result in industrial odors detectable off the premises® "'.. .We plan to manufoeture fiber glass products, such as surf boards, water skis and aircraft production parts of fiber glass. "We will have an electric oven, six feet by eight feet by thirteen feet, a maximum tempErature of 3000 Fahrenheit. There will be no smoke or dust from the manufacture of these products. There is a possibility of some plaster pattern and jig and fixture work on a limited basis. The noise will be less than a garage or cabinet shop. .. ."' BUSINESS LICENSES A letter was read from Administrator Fulwiler replying to the communication from the Commission regarding business licenses and explaining the routine to be followed for their issuance. Chairman Stewart requested that the Secretary check -with the finance Officer periodically to determine the progress being made. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned sine die. Respectfully submittedp Audrey S ehouse Secretary