HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-03-03 PC MINS f; MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
:.; OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
: y CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Monday, March 3, 1952
The Planning Commission met on the above date in the Council Chamber at
City Hall with the following Members present: Poulter, Drew, Ramage, Smith, Stewart.
Absent: Memher Halferty. Also Present: City Planner Wagner, City Attorney Boyer,
Asst. Engineer Wheeler.
Since Chairman Wulff had tendered his resignation, the Secretary called the
meeting to order and asked for nominations for Chairman. Member Smith nominated
Member Poulter as Chairman. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member
Ramage, and unanimously carried, that Member Poulter be appointed Chairman of the
Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF T.+INUTES
It was moved by Member Ramage, seconded by Member Stewart, and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of the meeting held February 18, 1952 be approved, copies
having beer. mailed to each Member.
TENTATIVE MAP — South Bay Subdivision Unit 1 - South Bay Development Co.
It was moved by Member. Ramage, seconded by Member Stewart, and unanimously
_ carried, that the Tentative Map of South Bay Subdivision be approved with a 20 foot
setback on "J" Street; and with the dedication of a 30 ft. street on the southerly
line of the subdivision; and with all dedicated streets to be improved, with sub-
grade and surfacing to meet the requirements of the City Engineer.
ZONE VARIANCES
S Mr. Charles H. Mears, 110 Third Ave. , requested a variance to allow the repair
of electrical appliances, radio and television in a garage in the R-1 zone. It
was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Stewart, and unanimously carried, that
the variance be granted for the reasons .stated in the application, for a period
ending December 31, 1953, and that no advertising signs be erected.
Mr. Fred A. Kidd, 230 Ash Ave., requested a variance to allow him to continue the
manufacture of ceramics in a garage in the R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Drew,
seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons
stated in the application, for a period ending December 31, 1954, and that no ad-
vertising signs be erected.
Mr. Charles M. Hazard, 290 Madrona St., requested a variance to continue the
business of auto repairing, including metal work to fenders and bodies and painting
thereof, in a C-1 zone. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Drew, and
carried, that the variance be denied.
Mr. Harry G. Morrison, 70 "J" St., requested a variance to allow him to continue
the business of tractor operator, with the storing of tractors, farm implements and
.. . .:_. other apparatus pertaining to farming on his property in an R-1 zone. It was moved
by Member Ramage, seconded by Member Smith, and carried, that the variance be granted
' for the reasons stated in the application, for a period ending December 31, 1954;
and that no advertising signs be erected.
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EASEMENT - Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Crowe.
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City Planner Wagner read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Crowe requesting ap-
proval of a 251 easement to serve lots in, the rear of their property at -170 "K" St.
It was moved by l2ember Drew, seconded by Member Ramage, that the easement be ap-
proved as an easement only, without a turn-around. The motion was carried by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Drew, Ramage, Smith, Stewart.
NOES: Member Poulter.
ABSENT: Member Halferty.
PARKHURST APARTMENT PROJECT
Mr. Tyson and Mr. Lynds, representing Hobart 'Homes, Inc. appeared before the
Commission with a tentative plan for the development of Parkhurst Apartments at
National Ave. and "F" Street. The Planning Commission recommended that the project
provide the following requirements: that a 25 ft. half street be dedicated at the
east side of the proposed site for a future 50 ft. street; that 20 ft. be dedicated
on the west side of the site for an alley; that a 50 ft. interior street with a
turn-around having a radius of 40 ft. be accepted and that the 20 ft. alley shown at
the rear be considered a private drive and not dedicated to the City.
TENTATIVE MAP - Verde Park #3.
When the Tentative Map was first submitted there was no setback established on °
Kearney St. The enigneer requested that the setback be established at 10 ft. on
Kearney St. and that the required setback on "J" St. be 20 ft. instead of 25 ft. It
was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Ramage, and carried, that the Com-
mission approve a 10 ft. setback along Kearney Street as shown on the proposed sub-
division map and a 20 ft. setback along "J" Street.
OFF-STREET PARKING
Mr. Wagner read a letter from 14r. Carmen Baker in opposition to plans to re-
quire off-street parking for commercial buildings. It was ordered filed.
AMENDMENT TO .ORDINANCE NO. 398.
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the
Secretary of the Planning Commission be directed to certify a copy of the proposed
ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 398, to the City Council, together with the Report
of Findings, Summary of Hearings, and Recommendations of the Planning Commission re-
garding said proposed Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the
meeti g adjourn to Monday, March 17, 1952.
Van C. Steele, Secretary