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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-10-05 PC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF. CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday, October 5, 1953 The Chula Vista Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber at Civic Center at 7:30 P.M. on the above date with the following Members present: Stewart, Poulter, Drew' Mohr, Farris., Absent: Members Smith, Longworth. Also-present: City Planner Wagner, City Attorney Boyer, Asst., to the City Engineer Johnson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Farris, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the meeting of September 14, 1953 be approved as corrected, copies having been mailed to each Member: It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Farris, and unanimously carried., that the minutes -of the meeting of September 28, 1953 be approved as cor- rected., copies having been mailed to each Member. ZONE VARIANCES Dr, G. A. Stinger$ 460 Third Ave., requested a variance to operate a doctor's office in a residence in an R zone with privilege of remodelling front of structure for two doctors. It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Mohr, and unanimously carried, that the variance be granted for the reasons .stated in the applica- tion, frith the condition that the proposed parking area at the rear of the building be improved as a surfaced parking lot, and further that there be- ho off-street parking in ,the front setback area. L. L. Buford and H. Bennett, (Leasors) betoeen 316 and 350 "Ktt St., requested a variance to allow a salvage operation for the purpose of weighing and segregating ferreous and non-ferreous metals for shipping in M-1 and R-1 zones. In a general discussion, the question was raised as to whether or not the proposed business could even be included in the 19-2 zone. Chairman Stewart requested City Planner Wagner to make a study of use eatagories in M-2 zones for further discussion. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bagnell., oeoners, of adjoining property, were in the audience and protested the granting of the variance. Mrs. Bagnell stated that in the future they intend to develop the rear of their lot and put a street through to t1K11 St. for access, said street to be beautified with trees and flowers. Mr. Macey L. McMillan, also present in the audience, spoke in protest to the granting of the variance. City Planner Wagner read letters from four nearby property owners who also protested such a variance. Mr. Buford-was present and was asked by the Commission to explain just what, type of business was proposed. He stated that there would be no odop-1 dust or smoke, but there would be, a certain amount of noUal because a crane would be used and a cutting torch. It was moved by Member Drew, ,seconded by Member Mohr and unanimously carried, that the variance be denied for the reason that the jurisdictional facts required by the Ordinance were not proved for either M-1 or R1 zones, and that the Com- mission finds that this use is not a use to be permitted in the M-1 zone. REQUEST - Closing- of Proposed Extension of Guava Ave. North of "J" St. City Planner Wagner reported_ that a more recent investigation revealed the. requested closing of a 12 ft. strip was mistakenly thought a part of the Campbell property. Hawever, it was proved that this 12 ft. strip was beyond Mr. Campbell's rightful ownership, and that for the time being the matter is considered. closed, and that portion of the street will remain under City ownership. OTHER BUSINESS - Proposed Annexation of Country Club Park. City Planner Wagner reported that he had attended a meeting of the San Diego County Planning Commission's Advisory Sub-committee at which the above-mentioned subdivision, which lies southeast of and adjacent to the City limits, was discussed. At the request of the Chula Vista Planning Commission, Mr. Wagner had asked the Advisory Committee .of the County Planning Commission to recommend that the Com- mission postpone any action on said subdivision until its meeting of October 23rd. Mr. Wagner further reported that after much discussion, a poll of the Members was taken and that the Members felt that they would not be justified in holding the map over to the October 23rd meeting since all requirements of the County had been met. Mr. Art Lynds, representing Hobart Homes, the subdividers, was present and gave the Commission his reasons for putting in the proposed subdivision. He stated that under present City regulations, it Aould,be impossible to put in the type of subdivision proposed, because the cost of putting in streets, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, sewers, etc, to meet City requirements would make a low down payment to G. I. veterans impossible.' However, Mr. Lynds stated further that the Company would be willing to consider annexation to the City of Chula-Vista and .put.in standard curbs and gutters and road mix, but no sidewalks, and that they would not assume, the financial burden of any off-site sewers nor any of the pumping plant costs. Mr. Lynds said further, that if the City wants to annex this property, .he and his company are willing to work out a compromise, and within a month or so should be able to find out what will be acceptable to both parties. Mr. Lynds stated that he had compiled an approximate additional cost to the subdividers if they were to annex and comply with City requirements as follows: for a 60 x 127 ft. lot; sidewalks $$70.00 per lot, street lights $20.00 per lot, curbs and gutters $$30.00 per lot, sewers $$125.00 per lot, asphaltic concrete plant mix street surfacing $125.00 per lot, making the approximate increase in the cost of improvements in the amount of $$370.00 per lot. By adding 14% for the widening of the lot to 70 ft., Mr. Lynds claimed that the additional total cost •above County minimum requirements would be $650.00 per lot, which because of their financing program would have to be added-to the down payment. Mr. Lynds thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to discuss the matter further and stated that if it is possible to work out an agreement with the City Council to lover somewhat the requirements of the City, that he will be willing to talk annexation. RESOLUTION NO. .33 City Planner Wagner reminded the Commission that they had requested proposals for a resolution covering the subject of, the difference between County subdivision standards and the standards of the incorporated cities, and proceeded to read the resolution that he had prepared. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member _2_ Mohr and -unanimously carried$ that Planning Commission Resolution No. 33, requesting the San Diego County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to complete master plans of zoning, highways and higher subdivision standards in fringe areas around incorporated cities be adopted. MATTER OF USE OF LAND - 316 to 350 ttK" St. The Commission discussed the requested Buford Bennett zone variance and the appearance of the lot upon inspection. As a result of this discussion, it was moved by Member Mohr, seconded by Member Poulter and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends an investigation by the proper authorities of existing con- ditions on this lot at "K" St, with respect to the apparent use of the R-1 and M-1 portions of the lot as a building contractorts storage yard or other salvage operation, and if there is a violation of zoning regulations, the proper steps be taken to correct the condition. MATTER OF PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS'. City Attorney Boyer suggested that the Commission consider the adoption of a new resolution setting up a procedure for the proper conduct of an announcement of future meetings of the Commission. He read a proposed resolution outlining the procedure for calling and conducting Planning Commission meetings pursuant to provisions of the State Planning Act and the Charter of the City of Chula Vista. It was moved by Member.Mohr, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 34 outlining the procedure for the calling and conduct of Planning Commission meetings be..adopted. MATTER OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING - Held September 30, 1953. It was moved by Member Mohr, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that the City Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ratify all activities of the special meeting of the City Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista held Wednesday, September 30, 1953, and does hereby approve the minutes of said meeting, copies having been mailed to each Member. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Farris, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn at 11:10 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Monday, October 19, 1953.``' J(ash C. Steele, Secretary 6. —3—