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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-02-06 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR OF THE PLANNING COMKISSION OF -- THE CITY OF CHULA NISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday - February 6, 1950 ° The Planning Commission met on the above date at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall: Present: Members Davis, Irey, Lincoln, and White. Absent: Members Melton, Fisher, and Cloyed. Motion was made by Member Irey, seconded by IYiember 110hite, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting held January 4th be approved with the exception of the paragraph entitled "Guava Manor - Tentative Map". This part was corrected to read as follows: ? r. .Harold C. Foster presented the tentative map for Guava Manor, being a portion of Lots 11 and 12 of Quarter Section 150. After discussion, it was moved by Member Irey, seconded by I4iember White, and carried, that the ten- tative map showing 25 lots be approved which were laid out with ten 100 foot depth lots on the east side of Guava Avenue, assuming that a 10 foot wide strip could be acquired from the rear of the lots adjoining the tract on the east. It was further approved that nine 90 foot 'aepth lots on the east side of Guava Avenue would be satisfactory if the subdivider was unable to obtain the 10 foot wide strip. Chula Vista Hills - Tentative Map. Mr. Tohn F. Covert presented the tentative map for Mr. S. R. Scott, being a proposed Subdivision of Lots 4, 5 and 12, Quarter Section 123 of Chula Vista. It was recommended that the Street names be changed to names of streets in line with those in this subdivision in other parts of town. It was also recommended that Vance Street be extended to the line of the Subdivision leaving one foot to be dedicated to the City in case this street should ever be extended at any time. IVtr. Scott requested that the Commission approve a combination rolled curb and side- walk. The Commission refused for the reason that it had not approved this type : of curb and sidewalk in the past. It was moved by Member White, seconded by Member Irey, and carried, that the tentative map be approved subject to the above changes. Zone Variances L. C. Kuebler - Lot 4, Thompson's Subdivision. Mr. Kuebler requested a. variance.from a R-3 zone to a C-1 zone for the pur- pose of having a parking lot for a proposed market to go on the lot immediately adjoining Lot 4. There being no objections, and for the reasons expressed in the application, it was moved by Member Lincoln, seconded by Member tYhite, and carried, that the variance be granted. C. R. Hanan - 206-212 Garrett Avenue. J,rr. Hanan requested a variance for the purpose of remodeling an existing build- ing located 8 feet from the alley line of said Lot 10 into a dwelling; said variance to permit construction of a dwelling with a 18 foot rear yard rather than 25 foot rear yard and with side yards of 1' on one side and 2' on the other side. Mr. Lincoln and Mr. White had been appointed to investigate the circumstances and re- port back to this meeting. Mr. Lincoln reported that they had found no real objec- tions to the building proposed, he and Mr. 11hite were of the opinion, that since Mr. Hanan owned the property on either side, of the proposed building, he was the only one that would be harmed. Mr. Lincoln stated that they would be interested in knowing what the objections were. Mr. George -Lee stated that if he were allowed to build as close to the pro- perty line as requested that it. would be in violation of the Building Code. Mr. Harry McCrea stated that another building on Kr. Hanan's property is in violation of the set-back ordinance. Mr. Davis advised them that the Commission was not considering the existing-violation. Mr. Hanan stated that he did not realize that he was in violation at the time he built his dwelling. The City Attorney advised that since Mr. Hanan owned contiguous three lots, his property lines were actually the most Northerly line of the North lot and the most Southerly line of the South lot, and that, for this reason, a side yard var- iance was not necessary. Mr. Cord reque!�ted what was to prevent Mr. Hanan from selling off lots next door then building would be on the property line? It was moved by Member White, seconded by Member Irey, and carried, that the ' variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. Miles & Dalseth - Portion of Lot 12, Quarter Section 150. Messers Miles and Dalseth requested a variance from the required 7,000 sq. ft. minimum in a R-1 zone to not less than 6,000 sq. ft. It was moved by llember Irey, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the variance be granted. George F. Snyder - 167 Guava Avenue. ,Mr. Snyder requested a variance to build a garage 5' from the side property line instead of the required 51. It was moved by Member Irey, seconded by Member i White, and carried, that the variance be approved. Alice ff. Chessman - 567 Fourth Avenue. Airs. Chessman requested a variance for tha purpose of operating a photo finish- ing dark room in the garage in a R-3 zone. Notices having been sent to all property owners within 500 feet and there being no objections, it was moved by Member Nh.ite, seconded by 15ember Irey, and carried, that the variance be granted for one year with the stipulation that there be no advertising signs displayed on the property. The variance was granted for the reasons stated in the application. T. A. Anderson - 478 Minot Avenue. Mr. Anderson requested a variance for the purpose of building an addition to an existing house 3'9" from the side property line instead of the required 51 . It was moved by Idember .Irey, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the variance be granted. . Glenn C. Bryant - 254 Shasta Street. Mr. Bryant requested a variance to build an addition to his existing house 3' from the side property line instead of the required 51 . It was moved by Member Lincoln, seconded by Member White, and carried, that the variance be. granted. H. 0. Sheldon - 146 K Street, Mr. Sheldoh requested a variance to build an attached garage 3' from the side property line instead of the required 51 . It was moved by Member Irey, seconded by Member White, and carried, that the variance be granted. L. T. Brewer - Portion of Lot 4, Q. S. 148. 1,1r. Brewer requested a variance to build garages 3' from the side property line instead' of the required 5' for 19 houses in a tentative subdivision presented at this meeting. After study and recommendations on the proposed subdivision, Mr. Brewer withdrew his variance application. La Playa Vista Annex - Tentative Map. Mr. Harold C. Foster, representing Mr. L. T. Brewer, presented the tentative map of La Playa Vista Annex, being a subdivision of the E ! of Lot 4, Q. S. 148, exc. the Sly. 1001 of the Ely. '132.51 . It was moved by Member Irey, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the tentative map be approved with the following excep- tions. That Smith Avenue be widened to 501 instead of 401 as shown on the map, and that a 151 set-back be observed on Smith Avenue. Lot 3, Quarter Section 148. - Tentative Map. Mr. Harold C. Fotter, representing Mr. Macy L. McBgil in, presented the tenta- tive map of Lot 3, Q. S. 148- for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Member White, se2onded by Member Irey, and carried, that the first 10 lots of the tentative map be approved with the following exceptions. Smith Avenue be widened to 501 instead of 401 as shown on the map; that a 251 set-back be observed on 5th Avenue, instead of 201 as shown, and. that the alley be 161 instead of 151. Kuebler Terrace No. 3 - Final Map. Mr. Harold C. Foster, representing i1r17r. Lawrence C. Kueble r, presented the final map of Kuebler Terrace No. 3. It was moved by Member Lincoln, seconded ,by Member Irey, and carried,that the final map be approved and recommended to the City Council for acceptance. Guava Manor - Final Map. Mr. Harold C. Foster, representing Miles and Dalseth, presented the final map of Guava Manor, It was molted by Member Irey, seconded by Member Nh.ite, and carried, that the final map be approved and recommended to the City Council for acceptance. _ Highland Acres - Tentative Map Mr. Hobert M. Griffin and Mr. Henry Algert presented a tentative map of the Vi2 of the Easterly 2 of Lot 1, Q. S. 125 for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Member Irey, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the tentative map be approved with the following exceptions: That the portion' of D Street border- ing the South side of the proposed subdivision be widened to 501 ; that the require- ment of curb and sidewalk be waived as to the South side of D Street only; that the requirement of a 50 foot radius for dead end streets be reduced to 40 feet on re- commendation of the City Engineer; that approval of the map be conditioned on the developer's being able to work out a suitable, surfaced approach to the proposed subdivision. Francine Park - Tentative Map After discussion, and approval by the City Engineer, it was moved by Member White, seconded by Member Irey, and carried, that the tentative map be approved, and that the required 50 foot radius of the cul-de-sac be reduced to 40i for the reason that there are only. 8 lots in the subdivision, and the area is such that it would not -be practical to have a 501 cul-de-sac, and for the further reason that the proposed 401 radius would be an improvement over existing conditions. Francine Park - Final Map. It was moved by Member Irey, seconded by Member White, and carried, that the final map of Francine Park be approved and recommended to the City Council for acceptance. _ Chula Vista Heights - Final ?dap. The changes having been made as suggested by the Commission when the tentative map was presented, it was moved by Member mite, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the final map be approved and recommended to the City Council for acceptance. Mr. Buford advised the Commission that there were about 5 trees on the north side of. the proposed subdivision that are growing above the sidewalk and curb level. The Commission recommended that the trees be removed. Lisa Park - Final Map. It was moved by Member Lincoln, seconded by Member Irey, and carried, that the final map of Lisa Park be approved and recommended to the City Council for acceptance. Tree Removal The Secretary read a letter from Mr. G. A. Little requesting the removal of a tree growing in the parkway in front of his property at 372 G Street. It was re- commended by the Park Superintendent that this tree be removed. Mr. Little having made the necessary $5.00 deposit required by Ordinance to- assure the replacement of the tree, .it was moved by 11,6ember 1.7h.ite, seconded by Member Lincoln, and carried, that the tree be removed.' Resolution No. 7 - Proposed changes in Ordinance No. 398. The Secretary read Resolution No. 7 in full. After discussion, it was moved by Member White, seconded by T,dember Irey, and carried, that Resolution No. 7 be adopted and the public hearings be set for February 20th and March 6th. Petition for changes in Ordinance No 398. The Secretary read a petition for change of zone on: lots 1641 and 4-D, Q.S. 149, signed by Donald F. Morrin, Oliver E. Underwood, James Connolly and Edna Con- nolly. After discussion, the matter was tabled. Correspondence. A letter was read by the Secretary from the National City-Chula Vista Realty Board, expressing their willingness to cooperate with the Commission in the plann- ing and zoning of the City. The Secretary was directed to write a letter of thanks to the Board. A letter from the District Engineer of the Division of Highways was read to the Commission. The subject of the letter was a decision by the Supreme Court'- concerning the constitutionality of a requirement that a subdivider dedicate, land for street and highway purposes. . Two letters from the County Planning Commission were presented to the Commission, along with maps of proposed subdivisions within one mile from the City Limits of Chula Vista for the Commissionts inspection and comment. Adjournment. It was moved by Member White, seconded by Member Irey, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:30 P. M. February 20th, 1950. I Phyllis J. Young, cretar�y�