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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-15 PC MINS r MI DIU ES OF ADJOURTqED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA' CALIFORNIA Held Monday, June 151 1953. The Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center on the above date at 7:30 P.I.-T. with the following Members present: Wulff, Drew, Stewart,;-Sr3 i thittd.cPoulter. Absent: Member Longworth. Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner and Assistant to City Engineer' Johnson, APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting held June 1, 19,53, be approved. PETITION City Planner Wagner read a petition signed by owners of property on Third Avenue from ItE" Street to Highland Avenue, desiring rezoning of area to commercial. At the request of Chairman Wulff, City Planner Wagner then reviewed the status of the Shapov variance which was denied by the Co- ssion, and which denial was upheld by the Council; he also reviewed the stand taken by nearby property owners who .objected to making a commercial zone of this area. Present in the--audience were a number of property owners, among them: Mr. Regler., owner of property in the 100 block on Third Avenue, who inquired whether or not the Shapov appeal was a means of. putting a stop to zoning _ Third Avenue Extension for commercial purposes. Chairman Wulff informed Mr. Regler that the Committee appointed for the purpose of studying rezoning this area had not as yet reported. Member Drew suggested that only that portion of Third Avenue which lies between OD" and "E" Streets be rezoned to commercial. Member Poulter added that this might be a good time to inquire as to the reaction of these property owners to widening 11E Street to 100 feet. Mr. W. 0.. Smith, owner of property at 78 Third. Avenue, stated that he felt if this strip -were- changed to commercial, it should be all the way down the entire extended portion of Third Avenue, as, being an entrance to the City, this is a natural place for business. Mr. Mears, 110 Third Avenue, added that with traffic so heavy on this street, it is logical to zone it for business, Mr. Currier' 114 Third Avenue' believes that., with present traffic con- ditions, using private driveways is practically impossible. 11>>r. J. C. French, 162 Third Avenue' is in favor of widening "E" Street down to Third Avenue. -Mr. Roland Dickens, 305 IV' Street, stated that if Thir6 Avenue was widened, i would take offpart of his house. Traffic menace has already caused six cars to run into his home within recent months. Previously. Mr. r Dickens attempted to fight commercial zoning, but now believes that it is ; .�`;, the only answer. Sam SLm ova 330 I'C° Street, Also favors commercial zoning. Herb Davies, 301 Third Avenue, indicated that Third Avenue Extension J is nothing but a speedway and many accidents have already occurred. / Mr. Morgan, who contacted the property owners ,with the petition and, speaking for said property owners., indicated they ,*Ould prefer not to live on the street and that commercial zoning is desirable. Mr. Morgan added that a supermarket, for instance,, would give a greater amount of revenue to the City than would private residences p- he -felt that a single business costs the City less in police and fire protection than would several resi- dences. Member Drew said that, from a planning standpoint, the shoestring idea of commercial zoning is not practical. It was moved by Member Poultera. seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the petition and evidence be given to the Committee and that considera- tion and further study be made of commercial zoning only that portion of Third Avenue which lies betareen I'D" and IfE'l Streets. Mr. Massey, 138 Third Avenue, stated that a tremendous amount of traffic prevents selling these homes to anyone but those interested in commercial enterprises. Member Drew inquired of fllr. Yorgan whether or not he had contacted the Fredricka Home and was informed that they had given anti er neither one -way nor the other; that they are interested only in the welfare of Chula Vista. Mr. W. 0. Smith added that., because of the condition of the soil, building homes on Third Avenue Ertension is objectionable. City Planner Wagner informed the Commission that Mrs. Lees, a property owner who was not present at the meeting, appeared at his office this day objecting to the heavy concentration of traffic; she felt that the petitioner indicated freeway conditions. City Planner Wagner presented a map to show the proposed supermarket layout. Member Poulter brought up the question of drainage which will eventually be an engineering problem of the City. He added that the supermarket enterprise should be handled by a private engineering firm which should look into the matter, subject to final check by City Engineers. Member- Poulter 'indicated that City Planner Wagner should suggest to the owners that they have elevation and drainage plans drawn up as well as a formal request, to plead their case. OLD BUSDTESS (laid over from June li 1953, meeting) Discussion of future zoning of Tidelands areas. City Planner Wagner passed out maps of the Tidelands area and read a letter from Member Drew reporting on the area which would restrict the types of businesses which would be undesirable to have near the recreational area. -Member Drew sug- gested a new M-3 zone; applicable to waterfront use. The matter was originally referred by the Tidelands Commission to the Council; the Planning Commission wishes only to make recommendation at this time. : It was moved by Member Drew that the Planning Commission approve this i -2- - - recommendation, and also that it be submitted to the Harbor Commission for study and comment. The motion lacked a second.- Member Stewart stated he felt too much allowance was made for streets on this plan, It was moved by Member Poulter' seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that the plan be tentatively approved for addition to the Master Street Plan study and, in general, the Commission approves the layout of, important de- velopments by the Harbor Commission and that such plans be 'included in the street pattern as shown on the master street plan. Member Stewart added that''the Commissionts recommendation be that the recreational and small boat area and limited manufacturing zone be increased, inaccordance with the December 23 letter of Member Drew. Discussion of new location for City Shops. The suggestion that the matter . of that portion of City owned property just above Eucalyptus Park be used for City Shops came up at the last Council meeting. The Planning Commission wished to go on record as contending that the Eucalyptus Park area is not a suitable location for the City Shops. The Commission feels that the City Shops should be located in a central location. Discussion of possible rezoning of the southwest corner of Eucalyptus Park for limited industrial use. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that no portion of the 'park and .surrounding city- owned ityowned area be rezoned for commercial or industrial use. Report of Planner on luncheon meeting of Board of Directors of San Diego County Planning Congresso City Planner Wagner reported that the subject of trailer parks occupied the major portion of the discussion. He stated that the California State Housing Commission had been asked at theRiverside conference why it enforces the State Housing Act provisions that cannot apply to trailers and yet con- dones the State Trailer Park Act which does not conform.to the HousingAct, and"they finally admitted they had no answer. The Planning Congress felt that the matter should be placed on the future agendas, such as zoning nomenclature, subdivision and sewage committees. A study should be made to come up with an answer as to how to justifiably accept trailers as .a mode of living. This means that State minimum laws must be clarified, PETITION A petition signed by 700 property owners in the vicinity of First Avenue, protesting its use as a north-south connection with through traffic, was read by City Planner Wagner. Member Drew felt that First Avenue would be used mostly by those motorists going through the City, and wouldn't do Chula Vista any good. National City simply stated, in their joint meeting with Chula Vista, that they would not get State aid without Chula Vista's Cooperation. Member Drew also felt that with four north-south main streets through Chula Vista, chances for State aid on Highway 395 east of the City of Chula Vista ,1-7) would be hurt. City Planner Wagner stated that Rep. Cloyed' who was in his office this day, said that the future of the Highway 395 Extension is unknown at this time. Member Drew said one of the main objections raised by property oxrn.ers on First Avenue was the loss of the trees when and if the street is widened. Member Poulter suggested that a Committee representing the 700 petitioners sit down with the Planning Commission to get the Commiss ionts views on the matter. City Planner 'Wagner mentioned that it might be possible to set aside a meeting, such as the second one in July, for the purpose of discussion on this matter. City Planner Wagner presented a map to the Commissioners, showing the-neces- sity of cutting through the Helmsts and Higgs's properties. He added that City Engineer Floydts estimate for the vtiridening of "E" Street was 6100,000.00, and that funds were to be scheduled "out of gas tax monies over a period of years to complete the job so as not to tie up all of the funds for any one year,, Member Poulter moved that the matter be tabled until such time as public hearings can be held. The motion failed to carry for 1a.cl: of a second. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Poulter' and carried, that the petitions be filed vrith the data being compiled on this subject to be considered in connection with the study for the Master Street Plan and that due consideration be given all petitions that have been submitted. REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING COMTJISSION FOR 1952-1953. City Planner Wagner read a resume of activities and actions taken by the Planning Commission during the year 1952-1951, It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Poulter' and carried, that -tie report be adopted. APPROVAL, OF MPORT to City Council on Appeal of Zone Variance to May M. Grube, City Planner Wagner read the reasons to uphold the Planning Commissionts decision_ on this matter to present to the Council before their public hearing on July 1�i... It vias moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Stewart' and carried, that the report be approved. CHAM,TAN VIULFF Chairman V'Tulff stated that, in leaving the Commission, he wished to remind them again of the discussed proposed rezoning of portions of National Avenue from 11.1-1 to C-2 and also that Mr. J. D. Peters is still interested in the ex- tension of Madrona Street through to Fourth Avenue, and that something should be done in the near future. In addition, Chairman Wulff expressed his appreciation for the Commission's cooperation during his chairmanship. ADJOURNP=1ENENT It was raved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the meeting adjourn at 11:30 P.M. Lucille L. Leonard' Secretary &�.-