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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-11-02 PC MINS MINUTE,S OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OP = CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday, November 23 1953 The Chula Vista Planning Commission met at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chamber at Civic Center with the following Members present: Stewart, Drew' Smith, Mohr, Farris, Poulter. Absent: None. Also Present: City Planner Wagner, City Attorney Boyer, Asst. to City Engineer Johnson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Mamber Farris and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the meeting held October 19, 1953 be approved, copies having been mailed to each Member. ZONE VARIANCES Abe Rubin, S. W. corner "H11 St. and National Ave., an amended application to reapprove variance to allow construction of Shopping Center in an R-3 zone. 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, under the same teras and conditions as originally granted, and provided that the improvement of Madison Ave. be completed by the time the market is finished. Robert T. Archer, 842 National Ave., requested a variance to operate a beauty shop in. a garage located within a 55 ft. strip of R:3 zone adjacent to M-1. 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, and that in the event an alley is ever put in, the applicant will deed the westerly 20 feet of his property. Macey McMillin: 382 'tK't St., requested a variance to build a duplex on Lot 5 of Davidson's subdivision, approximately 200 ft. east of Fourth Ave. on the south side of HKn St. in an "RI 1 zone. (Variance zrras granted to Mr. Simas on 11/15/51 and ex- pired 11/15/52, for three lots for multiple dwellings.) It was raved by Member Poulter, seconded by 11ember Drew and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application. K. A. Knudsen, -631 Third Ave., requested a variance to operate a portrait photo studio in a garage with a 2L1.11 x b't sign, in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by TIember Mohr, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated isz the application. The motion carried by the following vote, to vi.t: AYES: Members Smith, Mohr, Potitlter,,-Farr.is, Stewart. NOES: Member Drew, ABSENT: None., Member Drew voted "No" because, in his opinion, the sign is too large and too close to the street, - Mary Ricchuitti, 191 11H11 St., requested a renewal of variance to conduct a child care center in a residence in an R-1 zone. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Mohr, that the variance be granted for the reasons stated in the application for a period of four years from January 1,, 1954 to December 31, 1957, and under the same term.s and conditions as previously granted, and provided that the variance be limited to use by Mrs. Ricchuitti and is terminated in the event the property is conveyed. The motion carried by the following vote' to-wit: AYES: Members Smith, Mohr, Poulter, Farris, Stewart. NOES: Member Drew, ABSENT: None. Member Drew voted "No" because it is his opinion that this type of business should not be allowed in an R-1 zone. PROPOSAL_ - Opening portion of Glover Ave. as extension northerly from Kuebler Terrace No. 5 north of "Ell St. and east of Fourth Ave. There were several property ownerspresent in the audience who wished to discuss the matter and request that Flower Street be considered unnecessary be tiveen Fobxth Ave. and Garrett Ave. City Planner Wagner presented a map of the proposed opening and ex- plained to the Commission that the property owners wish to bring the work under the 1911 Act if possible. Member Drew stated that., in hip opinion,. Flower St. should be put through to Fourth Ave. It was moved by Member Mohr that in lieu of the length of Glover Ave. with the cul-de-sac, that Flower Street be extended fromFourthAve, to Glover Ave. The motion failed for lack of a second. Chairman .Stewart suggested that the property owners think over the ideas advanced by the Commission and come back for further discussion at the meeting of November 16, 1953. TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS - Whittington No. 1 - Harold Foster. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried,, that the Tentative Map of Whittington No. 1 be approved subject to improvements re- quired by Section, 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance and subject to the approval of the City Engineerts 'office, and with a 20 ft. setback in transition to a 10 ft. setback as indicated on the map on Lots 1 and 2. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried, that the Final Map and improvement plans of Whittington No. 1 be accepted subject to improvements required.by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance and subject to the approval of the City Engineer's office, and with a 20 ft. setback in transition to a 10 ft. setback as indicated .on the map on Lots 1 and 2. LETTER - J. Brehaut on Interpretation of Section of Ordinance 398. The City Planner informed the Commission that Mr. Brehaut had decided not to proceed with his proposal, so the matter was tabled indefinitely. LETTER - Sam Shapov requesting rezoning of portion of -1/4 Section 136 at the intersection of "C" St, and Third Ave. Extension from R-1 to C-2. City Planner Wagner read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Shapov regarding the above- mentioned request. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Poulter and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled and placed on file along with other zoning matters. PROPOSAL - Opening portion of Casselman St. west of Hilltop Dr. - J. R. Logan. A discussion .with Mr, J. R. Logan on his proposed street opening led to the following motion: it was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Farris and unani- mously carried, that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the opening of a 25 ft. wide south one-half of Casselman Street running 300 ft. westerly from Hilltop Drive with improvements required by Council Resolution #1352, 2- subject to final approval by the City Engineer., writh a one ft. lot along the north property line and 6 ft. easements at the rear of the lots and subject to an agreeable arrangement with adjoining property owners as to alignment, and the Commission further recommends approval of monolithic curbs and sidewalks and the establishment of 20 ft. setbacks for Casselman Street. APPROVAL - For Building Permit on Lot 19 of Margo Tract. City Planner Wagner informed the Commission that the subdivider had not started any of the improvements on the subdivision and had sold Lot 19 plus 3 lots excluded from the subdivision facing on Hilltop Drive and the new owner indicated a desire to proceed with the improvements for all four lots. It was moved by Member Smith' seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission recom- mends that Lot 19 be approved, for a building site at this time and be released from the requirements of the remainder of the subdivision., providing the improvements shown on the improvenent drawings for the subdivision are installed by the new owner for the four lots facing on Hilltop Drive' and the dedication of the 20 ft. of Murray Street with its required improvements the depth of Lot 19., or adequate bond for these improvements be posted writh the City. DISCUSSION OF SURVEYOR'S REPORT' City Planner Wagner informed the Commission that a dispute as to the correct location of the accepted intersection of "L" St. and Hilltop Dr. had arisen be-hveen the City's surveyor and a private engineer., and that the engineer indicated that he intended to install a new point approximately 1 ft. south and 4 ft. wrest of the ac- cepted point. As, this point affects the accepted southeast corner of the City, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. APPROVAL .- Planning Commission Resolution No. 35. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried' _ that Planning Commission Resolution No. 35 be adopted, 'setting forth the time and place for the first public hearing on the Master Street Plan as 7:30 PaM, on November 16., 1953 -in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center, PLANIP'R'S REPORT - On Supervisors Action on Harborside Rezoning. City Planner reviewed the actions of the Board of Supervisors, whereby the entire matter was returned to the County PlannL-ig Commission for more deliberation. OTHER ITMTS Post Office Location. City Planner Magner informed the Comission of informal discussion by some members of the Council and ieZr°. Lynds when he disclosed his will- ingness to build a new Post Office on property at the nort-1prest corner of Fourth Ave. and "F" St., but would_ need approximately 7,200 sq. ft. additional land for off-street p_r pking. It iras :loved by Member Farris., seconded by Member Smith that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that it sell a parcel of land approximately 80 ft. by 90 ft. at the northeast corner of "F" ,St. and Guava Ave. for the proposed Post Office Buildings and further the Cormn.-ission approves this location providing the architecture of the building is compatible with the existing buildings in the Civic Center area, and carried by the following vote., to-wit: AY."r,S: Members STawarts Poulter, Farris,, i',dohr., Smith. NOFzS: Member Drew. ABSENT: None. -3- SALT DIEGO COUNTY PLANNING CONGRESS City Planner Wagner read the announcement of the annual dinner meeting of the Congress to be held on Thursday, November 19, 1953 at the Kona Kai Club. Members are to select a member of the Board of Directors as well as neer officers. Commis- sioners are to notify City Planner of intention to attend. APPROVAL - Of 61800 sq. ft. Lot. City Planner Wagner informed the Commission that Mr. H. V. Bryant, right-of-way man on the 1911 Act, had discussed with him the G. Perry lot on Bonita Street and said that if Mr. Perry deeded a 2 ft. strip for the straightening of Bonita Street it Mould reduce his R-1 lot to approximately 63800 sq. ft. The Members agreed that in a case of this type, approval for less than the required 7,000 sq, ft, was justi- fied' so it was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that approval be granted for the lot at approximately 6,800 sq. ft. LETTER - From Mayor's Committee on Business Zoning, A letter from the Committee signed by 0. E. Underwood asking for time to present their findings at the November 16th meting was read. It was suggested by Chairman Stewart that the committee be advised to arrive at approximately 9:30 .P.M. due to the hearing on the Master Street Plan. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Mohr, seconded by Member Farris and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn at 11:05 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. on November 16, 1953. J w` C. Steele, Secretary