HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-04-21 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTAp CALIFORNIA
Held Monday, April 21, 1952
The Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 7:30 P.M.
on the above date with the following Members present: Members Longworth, Drew,
Ramage, .Stewart, Smith.
Absent: Members• Poulter, Wulff.
Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner.
NOMINATION OF CHAIRMAN PROc-TEMPORE.
The Secretary called the meeting to order in the absence of the Chairman and
asked for nominations for Chairman Pro-tempore. It was moved by Member Stewart,
seconded by Member Ramage, and carried, that Member *Smith be appointed Chairman
Pro-tempore.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Ramage, and carried, that the
minutes of the meeting held April 7, 1952 be approved as mailed.
COMMENDATION OF EX-MEMBER HALFERTY
Councilman Richard J. Halferty, ex-member of the Planning Commission was in'the
audience and thanked the Commission for their cooperation and stated that he had
enjoyed working with them. The Planning Commission, as a body, commended Councilman
Halferty for his fine work during his term of office.
ZONE VARIANCES
Mr. George Wardl_ 15CJ First Ave., requested a variance to permit the remodelling
of an existing story residence with a set-back of if from side line on an L-shaped
lot, having i5, fronta]ge in an 'R-2 zone. It was moved by Member Ramage, seconded by
Member Steuart, and unanimously carried, that the requested I variance be granted, as
requested in the application and for the reasons stated in the application, providing
Mr. Ward comply with all otherbuilding ordinances.
Mr. Arthur Mashburn, 88 Second Ave., requested a variance to permit the use of
a garage made into a guest house without consideration of .existing City Ordinances
with a 6 inch rear yard in an R-1 zone and a 12v side yard. It was moved by Member
Stewart, seconded by Member Ramage, and unanimously carried, that the requested
variance be denied.
APPROVAL OF TRAILER PARK PLANS - Resolution of Land Use - Harlie Hodgins and Lee
Raitt, 649 "G" Street.
It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Longworth, and unanimously
carried, that the Trailer Park plans be approved, providing they meet with require-
ments of the Engineering Department, Health and Building Inspectors, and that the
use of the land for trailer park properties be approved.
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EXTENSION OF DEL MAR AVENUE - South of Seavale Street.
It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Ramage, and unanimously carried,
that the Planning Commission advocates acceptance of opening of the Street, subject
to the recommendations of the City Engineer.
DISCUSSION OF PLANNING DEPARTMFNT BUDGET
City Administrator Bryant appeared before the Planning Commission to present
the proposed 1952-53 Planning Commission budget and to hold a discussion thereon.
After the discussion, it was recommended by Mr. Bryant that he draw up a tentative
budget to present to the Members for their study.
PROPOSED SALE OF CITY PARK
It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Ramage, and unanimously carried,
that the matter be tabled until the next meeting, and recommendations be made by the
City Planner at the next meeting.
ZONE VARIANCE - 500 Block, South Side of 01F" Street.
Chairman pro-tempore Smith read a letter from Mr. Art Lynds, representing Hobart
Homes, and the applicators, requesting a reduction of set back on the South side of
"F" Street from 25 to 20 feet for a proposed 150 2-bedroom apartment building. It
was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Longworth, and unanimously carried,
that the variance be granted.
At this point, Member Ramage left the meeting.
DISCUSSION OF SUBDIVISION MAP PROCEDURE AND CHECKING SHEETS
. Discussion of Tentative and Final Maps, Checking Sheets and Procedure Sheets
followed. The Engineering Office is preparing a similar Checking Sheet for
Improvement Plans. Attorney Boyer requested time to study Procedure- Sheet and add
some items to it. It was moved by Member Stewart,, seconded by MEnber Longworth,
and unanimously carried, that City- Planner Wagner be instructed to proceed with the
final preparation of the Checking and Procedure Sheets and distribution of same.
TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
It was moved by Member -Drew, seconded by Member Stewart, and unanimously carried,
that City Planner Wagner prepare a preliminary study for a tree planting program for
the City of Chula Vista and thereafter make a study of the horticultural development
of the City Parks and the Civic Center,
MINIMUM LOT AREAS APPROVED BY F.H.A.
City Planner Wagner reported on correspondence sent and received concerning the
recently proposed F.H.A. reduction in minimum lot areas, which, at the last meeting,
the Planning Commission directed Mr. Wagner to protest. Mr. Wagner read letters
received from F.H.A. Officials and from Congressman Clinton- McKinnon. The letters•
were ordered filed. No action was taken.
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AUTOMOBILE TRAILER COURTS
City Planner Wagner rgnrted the Act of the Electroate of the City of La Mesa
in voting in opposition to more new trailer courts in that city.
DISCUSSION OF MASTER STREET PLAN
Due to not having a full complement of members and the lateness of the hour, this
matter was held over until the next meeting.
DISCUSSION OF OFF-STREET PARKING
Due to not having a full complement of members and the lateness of the hour, this
matter was held over until the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Longworth, and carried, that
the meeting adjourn, sine die.
6p&n C. Steele, Secretary