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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-09-14 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday, September 14, 1953 The City Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber at Civic Center on the above dates with the following Members present: Stewart, Smith, Poulter, Drew, Farris' Mohr. Absent: Member Longarorth. Also Present: City Planner Wagner, . City Attorney Boyer, Asst. to City Engineer Johnson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Farris and carried, that the .minutes of the meetings held August 3, 1953 and September 8, 1953, be approved, copies having been mailed to the Members. ZONE VARIANCES E. C. Therp 103 Shasta St., requested approval of a 514 inch high board fence in vio a ion o setback requirements on First Avenue side. The request had been discussed at two previous meetings. It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Smith and unanimously carried,-that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, with the provision .that if, at any time, First Avenue is -widened., the fence is-;to be moved at the owner's expense. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN Since nominations for Chairman were in order, Member Drew nominated Member Stewart. Member Stewart was elected by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Drew, Smith, Poulter, Farris, Mohr. NOES: Notes g - ABSENT: Member Longworth, APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman Stewart called for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Member Drew nominated Member Poulter, who was elected by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Drew' Smith,. Farris, Mohr, Stewart. NOES: None. ' ABSENT: Member Longworth. ZONE VARIANCES L. G. Winchell 25 "D" St., requested approval to locate garage 25 £t. from grope a on easementown as "D" Ave. Mr. Winehell was present and stated that he had obtained a building permit before he knew that the building was not in accordance with the zoning ordinance. It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried,, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT - North-South Street East- of Corte Maria Ave., North of "D" St. City Planner Wagner read a letter from Mr. Earl A. Biggin, 277 Beech Ave., requesting the Commission's approval of the above-mentioned easement. It was moved by Member Mohr, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously,carried, that the easement be approved for a building permit. ZONE VARIANCES - Cont* Mrs. Emma Rappner, 156 Third Ave., requested approval to construct and operate a commercial store building consisting of three (3) shops with apartments in rear, with a 5 ft* setback from Third Ave., in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Mohr, seconded by Member Farris' and unanimously carried, that the 'variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, with a minimum of 10 ft* setback from present property line, and further provided that the owner deed an additional 10 1t. required for future widening of Third Ave., and that the use of'the building be limited to C-1. Frank O'Neil D.D.S. 250 "F" St..q requested approval to permit remodelling of e g res nee or construction of new building for use and operation of dental or medical offices with usual professional signs and a 10 ft* setback on Del Mar Ave, It-was moved by Member Smith, seconded.by,Member Mohr, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application, with the condit:hm that the-building be completed substantially as shown in the plans submitted. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Smith, Mohr, Drew, Farris, Stewart. NOES: Member Poulter. ABSENT: Member Longworth. Ivan V. Fluharty, 348 Par]2M, requested approval to construct a building consisf%ng of, garage and maid's quarters. to be located on side property line, with apartments above which will be set back 6 ft* from property line in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Farris, and unani- mously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the ap- plication. D. R, 'Lawson - S. Yamate D.D.S., 610 Third Ave., requested a variance to remodel exisBYZ residence into dental or medical offices with usual professional signs in an R-3 zone. -After a discussion, the Commission found that the applicant did not have all the, necessary data in his plan. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be continued for further information. CORRESPONDENCE City Planner Wagner read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Campbell, 686 Fourth Ave., requesting approval to close the easterly 12 ft. of the southerly 110 ft. of proposed extension of Guava Ave. This property is located just north of the Fred Co Wilson property on "J" Ave., which has been discussed for street openings by the Commission many times. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell deeded the 12 ft* strip in anticipation of Mr. Wilson deeding the remaining strip for a street. The Wilson portion was never deeded and Mr, Campbell would like to regain oewner- ship 'of the strip. After a discussion, in which Mr. Campbell participated, it was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the hearing be continued until October 5, 1953 for further discussion. City Planner Wagner read a letter from E. J. Powell of Harmil, Inc., 400 "Ell St., requesting interpretation as to whether or not a variance is needed to install a lighted elebtric clock on the roof at the northeast corner of the building. It was moved by Member Dre p seconded by Member Poulter, and unanimously carried, -2- that the clock would be considered an appurtenance to advertising for the Real Estate business and should be located according to the judgment of the Building Inspector as to conformance with the Building Code and zoning ordinance, and of • the Police Department as to whether or not it constitutes a traffic hazard. WNE VARIANCE Mr. Lawson and Dr. Yamate returned to the meeting with further information pertaining to their application for zone variance heretofore mentioned. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Smith and unanimously carried, that the variance'be granted for the reasons stated in the a plication, provided (1) there is suitable space for off-street parking for four ( ) cars behind the front setback line. (2) the present appearance of the building be maintained and (3) that two (2) additional off-street parking spaeds' be provided for each additional doctor. CORRESPONDENCE = Cont. City Planner ,Wagner read a letter from Mr. R. Rosand, 2642 "J" Ave., National City; requesting interpretation under Section 3 of the zoning ordinance as to whether or not a lot located at the dead-end of a street qualifies as having proper street frontage. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Smith and unani- mously carried, that for the purpose of the ordinance, 49.97 feet is the sub- stantial equivalent of a 50 ft. front on,a dead-end street and satisfies the re- quirements of Ordinance 398. DISCUSSION Location For New Post Offices Mr. Stah]heber' Postmaster, had requested by ]getter to be present and discuss this subject with the Commission. He reported to the Commission that the proposed plan is that the building will be leased, not owned, by the Federal Government, who will request an individual to set aside certain. property large enough to ac-. commodate said building (the size of building to be determined by the Post Office Department), and will finance construction of the building. The lease will be on a monthly basis over a twenty year period, and at the end of that period the property would be returned to the owner. The usual procedure is for a Post Office Inspector to come to Chula Vista.and look around for the best possible location for the building and make his recommendation to the Post Office Department, then start .preliminary negotiations with the City. The present Post Office has 4,200 sq* ft, and is very inadequate, the tentative plans for the new building call for between 73000 and 8,000 sq. ft, Member Drew stated that he is opposed to any Governmental agencies using City property for their buildings. City Planner Wagner stated that the Planning Commission should determine whether or not the building would fit in with present and future City buildings as to architecture, construction, appearance and especially location.- Member Smith stated that, in his opinion, the Civic Center site would be accept- able to the Post Office Department, and that the most ideal location would be the southwest corner of Guava Ave. and 'IF" Ste Member Drew stated that, in his opinion, the Civic Center site should be con- sidered only for possible future auditorium,, library, museum, etc. —3— Y City Planner Wagner showed the Commission a copy of his proposed. Civic Center Development Plan and discussed possibilities of the northwest corner of "F" St. and Fourth Ave. He read a copy of a letter addressed to Major Floyd from Representa— tive Bob Wilson, stating his views on the matter and urging the City of Chula Vista to do something to aid in the location of a Post Office and Federal Building for this area. Mr. Stahlheber stated that a recent policy was to establish a main Post Office in a city of this size, and then to establish branches in the outlying districts. It was generally agreed by the Commission that more time for discussion va' s needed on this subject; and that a time be set aside at a future meeting; and that City Planner Tamer discuss the matter further with the City Council as to tentative policy with regard to the City's participation in the location of a new Post Office. ., APPROVAL — Revised Plans for Trailer Park. C. B. Offerman' Jr._, appeared before the Commission to request approval of his revised plans for a trailer park to be located on the west side of Montgomery Free— way north of "G" St. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Mohs that the revised trailer park plans 'as submitted by Mr. Offerman, be approved. The motion was carried by the following vote., to-wit: AYES: Members Smith, Mohr' Farris, Stewart, Poulter. NOES: Member Drew. ABSENT: Member Longworth. APPROVAL — Report to City Council. City Planner-Wagner read the copy of the report he had prepared for the Commission required by Ordinance 398 with respect. to the iococo zone variance. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Smith, and unanimously carried, that the Commission approve the report of findings of facts with regard to the Lococo variance, and that it be submitted to the City Council. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0. 30 City.Planner Magner explained to the Planning Commission that the official minutes of the May 18th meeting failed to reveal a..motion having been passed ap— proving Resolution 30, requesting the County of San Diego to conduct a 'survey of a competitive traffic artery to the east. As the Commission had long.since favored the survey, Mr, Wag ner stated that the minutes should be revised to include the passage of said Resolution 30. It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that the official minutes of the Planning Commission be revised to show passage of Resolution 30, as of May 18, 1953. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 32. The City Planner read Resolution No. 32 of the Planning CommissionP approving the "Three Major Highway Improvements. of Vital Interest to the South San Diego Metropolitan Areas", which resolution was based on the map approved by the Planning Commission at the August 13th meeting. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried' that Resolution 32 be adopted and that copies be distributed to the proper agencies. DISCUSSION — Rezoning Study. N The City Planner advised the Commission that due' to a mix—up in dates, he would not-be able to report on activities of the National Avenue Businessmenst Association, as the maet ng would not be held until 8:00 P.M. on September i5s after which time he would report to the Commissibn. Discussion of National Ave. centered around differences between M-1 and C-2 allowances. It was moved by Member Drew$ seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried, that the National Avenue Businessmen' Association be invited to attend the meeting of September 28 to discuss the matter further. DISCUSSION - Master Street Plan, The City Planner advised the Commission that members of the First Avenue As- ssociation had become alarmed at the publicity given to the importance of First Avenue in the three-point highway program. He read a letter from Member Drew expressing his views on the First Avenue Association. It was moved by Member Drew$ seconded by Member Mohr' and unanimously :carried : that the agenda for the September 28th meeting contain time for discussion of highway plans with representa- tives of the First Avenue Association and residents of Bonita St. DISCISSION - San Diego County Master Plan for Administrative Centers., The City Planner showed a copy of the Countyt s tentative Master Plan to the Commission, and it was generally agreed that, due to the lateness of the hour, a more complete discussion will be held at the September 28th meeting. REPORT - On Action of San Diego County Planning Commission. The City Planner very briefly-outlined activities of the three meetings held by the County Planning Commission on the subject of rezoning of portions of Harbor- side Unit #2 to allow salvage operations, and declared that its recommendation to _- the County Board of Supervisors was that the requested zone change be denied. A hearing will be held in approximately two weeks by the County Board of Supervisors on the matter. INVITATION TO CITY PLANNER.. The City Planner briefly outlined a letter he had received from Mr. Jean Vincenz, County Public Works Director, appointing him to serve as a member of the San Diego County Sewage Planning Committee, which committee replaces the Metropolitan Sewage Planning Committee. Mr. Wagner$ having served for three years, was a member of -the Board of Directors of that committee. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried, that Mr. Wagner accept the appointment to serve on this committee. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Farris, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn until 7:30, September 28, 1953. The time of adjournment was 21:_30 P.M. F - Jeaxi'C. S ele, Se6retary f - -5—