HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-09-05 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMJIISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - September 5, 1950
The Planning Commission met on the above date at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall with Chairman Eckhart presiding.
Present: Members Eckhart, Halferty, Drew, Wulff, Ramage, and Smith.
Also Present: City Attorney Boyer and Asst. City Engineer William H. Wheeler.
Absent: Member Poulter.
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that
the minutes of the meeting held August 7th be approved as mailed.
It was recommended by Member Halferty, seconded by Member Smith, and car-
ried, that the City Council request aerial photo maps from the Board of Super-
visors covering the proposed routes to State College and Highway 80.
Hermosa Vista - Revised Tentative Map.
Mr. Henry Algert presented a revised tentative map- of Hermosa Vista. After
discussion, it was moved by Member Dreg, seconded by Member Wulff, and carried,
that the tentative map -be approved.
Hermosa Vista - Revised -Final Map.
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Ramage, and carried, that
the revised final map of Hermosa Vista be approved and recommended to the. City
Council for acceptance.
Mr. Drew made a recommendation that the City Engineer furnish a statement
with each fihal map presented to the Commission, certifying that all techni-
calities are complied with to the best of his knowledge. No action was taken.
Verde Park No. 2 - Final Map.
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Wulff, and carried, that
the final map of Verde Park No. 2 be approved and recommended to the City Council
for acceptance. Member Drew voted no for the reason that there are 4 streets to
a block which he opposed as contrary to good street planning.
Member Poulter arrived at this time.
Proposed Street - Garrett Avenue 290, South of "I" Street.
It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Halferty, and carried, that
the improvement plat no. 48-2-L as furnished by the Engineer be approved with the
following exceptions: That an additional 5, be dedicated from the East side of
the street, thus making a 551 street; That the City Council make the decision as
to what future requirements, or any changes to existing improvements required by
them.
Rosebank School - Approval of Site.
After study and discussion of the plans presented by Dr. Lauderbauch and Mr.
Freeland, Engineer, it was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Drew, and
carried, that the site for the Rosebank School be approved and that the plan pre-
pared by Mr. Freeland for the future development of adjacent land and streets, a
copy of which is on file with the Commission, be approved.
Vista Square -School - Approval of Site.
It was moved by Member Halferty; seconded by Member Ramage, and carried,
that the plat of proposed school ,'_ improvements and expansion of Vista Square
School, as presented by Dr. Lauderbauch and Mr. E. L. Freeland, Engineer, and
the site of the school be approved.
Zone Variances.
Pietro Scanarcia - corner of Fourth Avenue and "E" Street.
Mr. Scanarcia requested a variance for the purpose of permitting a real
estate office on .this property. Notices had been sent to property owners within
300 feet and a notice advertised in the paper of such request. The Secretary
read petitions for and against the granting of the variance. Several people
from the audience expressed their feelings for and against the granting of this
variance. After discussion, it was moved by Member Drew that the variance be
granted. There was no second to the motion. It was then moved by Member Halferty,
seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that the variance be denied, by' the following
vote, to-wit:-
AYES: Member Smith, Eckhart, Poulter, Halferty.
NOES: Member Drew, Wulff, Ramage.
Robert Cole - 202 Church Avenue.
This variance 'application was continued from previous meetings, and had been
referred back to the Commission by the Council. After discussion, it was moved
by Member Drew, seconded by Member Halferty, and carried, that Mr. Cole be per-
mitted to build up to the alley line, and observe a 721 set-back from "E" Street,
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Member Wulff, Drew, Halferty, Ramage.
NOES: Member Poulter, Eckhart, Smith.
Arthur E. Wilson - 687 "J" Street.
Mr. Wilson requested a variance in the set-back from 201 along Oaklawn Ave.
to 916". It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Halferty, and carried,
that the variance be denied.
Resolution No. 10 - Defining the terms "Advertising signs or structures and bill-
boards."
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Poulter, and carried, that
Resolution No. 10,be approved as read by the Secretary.
Proposed Ordinance - Regulating junk yards and places for sale of second hand
merchandise.
Members of the Planning Commission had been furnished with copies of a pro®
posed ordinance requested by the Commission, regulating junk yards and places
for sale of second hand merchandise for study and recommendation to the City
Council. Member Drew recommended a change in Section 1-a with regards to the
height limit. Mr. Drew also suggested a change to Section 1-d. That the gates
be 20' instead of 50% of each side of such fence. The City Attorney was di-
rected to make these changes and submit to the Planning Commission at a future
meeting.
Tree Removal
Richard J. Donovan - 895 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, California. It was
moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Ramage, and carried, that the request
be granted if removed at the owner's expense and replaced with a variety of
tree recommended by the Park Superintendent.
Frank Dawson - 453 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. It was moved by
Member Poulter, seconded by Member Smith, and carried, that the request be
granted if removed at the owner's expense and replaced with a variety of tree
recommended by the Park Superintendent.
Correspondence
The ecretary read a letter from Member Drew expressing his feeling that
the Planning Commission should be furnished with a statement each month showing
expenditures charged to the Planning Commission Fund. No action was taken.
Adjournment
IF was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Wulff, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn to 7;30 P.M. September 18, 1950.
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P y�jJ. our9., Secretary./