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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-01 PC MINS j MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA - CALIFORNIA -'' Held Monday, June 1, 1953 The Planning Commission met in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center at 7:30 P.M. on the above date with the following Members present: Wulff, Drew., Stewart, Poulter, Smith. Absent: Members Longworth, Ramdge. Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of, the Planning Commission, held May 4, 1953, were corrected as follows: "It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Stewart, and unanimously carried that the Shapov variance request, as amended, be denied for the reason that, with the facts presented at the hearing and the study of the Com- mission' the Commission is unable to make the findings required by Section 16, Sub- section B of Ordinance No. 398". There being no further corrections or additions, it was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting held May 43 19539 be approved, It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Stewart' and carried, that the minutes of the meeting held May 18,1953, be approved. t ZONE VARIANCES May M. Grube' 110-A Corte Maria Avenue, requested a variance to permit a split of a lot 110 feet by- 250 feet into two parcels. Mrs. Grube was present to give her. views, City Planner Wagner read a letter from Mr. Alfred G. Burchett. Mr. Burchett, who was present, said he was against a-.zone variance and doesntt feel that that is what is required in this case. City Planner Wagner read a letter of protest signed by Ivan Bodge, 30 ''D" Street, Gordon W. Bixler, 103 Corte Maria Avenue: C. A. Ritter, 125 Corte Maria Avenue, Henry R. Voss, 31 "D" Street and L. G. Wenchell, 25 nDu Street, all of whom were present,with the exception of Mr. Wenchell. City Planner Wagner, in addition, read a letter of protest from Mr. and Mrs. Orville K. Oma, who are now in Montana. It was moved by Member Drew, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the variance to create a lot as proposed in the application and according to the plot plan filed with the application to front on. the easement knoim as Corte Maria Street, be granted for the reasons stated in the application. H. Burson Stewart, 470 Third Avenue, requests permission to convert existing residence into offices for two physicians in an 'R-3 zone. It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Stewart, and carried, that the variance be granted for the ,1�� reasons stated in the application and as shown on the accompanying plan. APPROVAL OF 50 FT.. STREET Approval of a 50 foot east arrest street to be located north of Latter Day Saints proposed new church was requested by officials of the church. It was moved by Member Stewarts seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that the location of a 50 foot- street instead of a 60 foot street (as shown on original plans) be approved:.. ZONE VARIANCES (CONT.) Charles B. Williams, 366 nIu Street requests permission to continue to conduct commercial chicken business in an R-3 zone. Present in the audience was Mr. Leonard Morgan, a teacher, who has young Charles Williams in class and described him as Viell behaved, due., Mr. Morgan believes, to the fact that Charles has responsibilities at home — such as charge of the chickens. Protesting the granting of the variance were the following nearby property owners, who were present: Mr. Harold H. Walsh, formerly of 616 Garrett Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn, 618 Garrett Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet E. Leith, 356 "I" Street, (owners of property at 616 Garrett Avenue), Mrs. Stubbs, 362 "Itl Street, Mr. Vogt, Mr. Abe Wasserman and Mr. Kenneth B. White. All indicated that flies, maggots, and fleas breed and odors arise as a result of keeping so many chickens; they con— sidered it unhealthy, difficult to keep tenants and a nuisance to plants and shrubbery. These complainants were property owners to the east of the Williams Is property. In favor of the variance, was Mr. 0, P. Wycoff, 372 "Ill Street, who suggested that the Commission visit the Williams property to see how sanitary and clean con— ditions are. On his own behalf, Mr. Williams summarized as follows: (1) There are not 300 chickens on the property as had been stated; (2) chickens are on wire and therefore easy to keep clean; (3) at the suggestion of the Health Inspector, Mr. Grady, compost- pile was eliminated; stock pile composed completely of 100% clippings now; (4) Mr. Williamsts own children are very healthy; (5) been selling eggs at this place for 10 years. City Planner Wagner read a letter of protest from Mrs. Beatrice .J. Jones, 522 Third Avenue, former manager-of. the Leith apartments. It was moved by Member Smith that, in view of the fact that the Williamses have raised chickens for ten years and started prior to the purchase of surrounding property by present owners, the variance be granted.. The motion failed to carry for lack of a second. Member Drew felt that times and proximity of homes change and therefore was against the variance. Member Stewart stated that a citation, having been issued by the County Health Department, would indicate that conditions were not up to stand— ard. It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Drew, that the variance be denied, and-carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Wulff, Drew, Stewart and Poulter. NOES: Member Smith. ABSENT: Members Longvrorth, Ramage. TENTATIVE M&PS �. Judson Tract — Henry Algert for VT. Smith — 66 lots in approximately 15 —2— acres lying southerly of "J" Street and east of the Hilltop Housing Project. i City Planner Wagner read a letter from the County Planning Commission regarding the Countyts report on their views and suggestions of the Judson -Tract map. It was moved by Member Stewart., seconded by Member Smith' that approval be given the tenta- tive map, as submitted; Member Stewart then amended the motion., seconded by Member Smith, to include the following conditions: (1) Lot 20 to be deeded to the City with the condition that the City will use the site for a street within ten years; (2) Full 50 foot width street connecting Gretchen Road and Dennis Avenue at the south - boundary of the subdivision; (3) One foot lots to be deeded to the City (4) the Commission favors annexation. Motion and amendments carried with the following vote, to wit: AYES: Members Stewart, Poulter, Wulff, Smith. NOES: Member DrevW. ABSENT: Members Longworth., Ramage, Member Drew voted tPNo" because it wad recommended that the area be annexed.,and for that reason only voted "No10. Francine Park #2 (Revised) - Henry Algert for C. C. Alley Co. .— 11 lots in R-1 zone. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member'Poulter, and carried., that the tentative map be approved for Lots 9., 10., ll, 17., 18 and 19 with a one foot lot-at the southern terminus of the street -- also that the corner. radii of the intersection of Elm Street and 11F11- Street be made., and that the name of "Elm Street's be changed to Las Flores Drive, and an 'extension for utility easements be-made out to «F" Street. REVISED TRAILER PARK PLANS Caravan Trailer Park - Mr:, Elmer J. -Blackuvell., 246 National Avenue' the new owner' was present. It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Stewart., that the plans be approved subject to widening the entrance to 25 feet, except where the building is located, but the notion failed to carry by,the fol- lowing vote, to wit: AYES: Members Stewart., Poulter., Smith. NOES: Members Wulff, Drew, ABSENT: Members Longworth' Ramage. It was moved by Member Smith., seconded by Member Wulff, that the plans be _approved ,with a 20 foot entrance., as shown, but failed to carry by the follatting vote, to wit: _ AYES: Members Wulff., Stewart., Smith. NOES: Members -Drew, Poulter, ABSENT: Members Longworth., Ramage. After additional discussion on the subject, -the Commission agreed to revert to the original motion by Member Poulter., seconded' by Member Stewart. - The Com- mission approved the plans subject to the entrance drive being widened to 25 feet in front of -the first three trailer spaces. Motion was carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: . Members Walff, Stewart, Poulter., Smith. - NOES: Member Drew. ,- ABSENT: Members Longworth, Ramage. < 1 Member Drew voted "No" because he is opposed to any more trailer parks in Chula Vista. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME _ City Planner Wagner read the letter from Robert E. Kelly, M.D. requesting an l extension:-of -time on--zone variance-limitations for his variance granted for doctors' offices and professional offices in an R 3 zone at the Southwest corner of Mankato Street and Third-Avenue -- extending the Limit from July 143 1953, to January 20, 1954. Mr. Frank Farrell, realtor, representing Dr. Kelly, was present and discussed the matter with the Commissioners,. stating the reason for the request was that financing had held up the development of the property. "It was moved by Member Smith, seconded by Member Drew, and carried, that the extension -of ai.me, as -requested, be -approved. FINAL MAP `Margo Tract - Henry Algert for Margo Builders;- for 18 lots on the west side .:of Hilltop Drive south of 'III Street. Mr. LeMire, representing. the developers-,indicated that improvements would be carried north on Hilltop Drive to within 100 feet of the north boundary of the subdivision. After discussion, he agreed to include Lot 19 at the Northeast corner of Murray Street and Hilltop Drive in the subdivision. It was moved by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Drew, and unanimously carried, that the Final Map of Margo Tract be approved, subject to final check by the Engineer's office' and also that Lot 19 be included in the Final Map. DISCUSSION Mr. Joe Binswanger, representing the Moran Construction Co., requested un- :. official discussion of a proposed layout for a trailer park in the M-2 zone on the west side of Montgomery Freeway that showed 12 foot wide loop driveways to be considered for one way -traffic in lieu of the new trailer ordinance require- ments-fo"r a 25 foot minimum two-way:driveway. After some discussion, the..Commission indicated that =it would-not look with favor on such a design, --if the final plat were officially before it for= approval. REPORT - Commission on Shapov Variance. City Planner VVTagner read- the report to the City- Council stating a review of the Planning Commission's action in regard to this matter. After recommended changes were made in the text, it was re-read and it -was moved by -Member Drewq ; ; seconded.by Member Stewart, and unanimously carried, that the report be approved and forwarded to the City Council. DISCUSSION (CON1T.) Aerial To po Maps, City Planner Wagner informed the Commission--that, in the 1952-53 budget, there had been $2s000.00 for special -services of which some $120.00 had been spent for engineering services, and that the remainder could be applied on the immediate purchase of aerial topo maps with additional costs- to be borne by the 1953-54 budget. Member Drew declared that the aerial maps are badly.needed at this r time, and- indicated that he would request the purchase of same. It was moved by tiMember Poul:ter, seconded by Member Smith, and unanimously carried, that the Planning -4- Commission recommends that the desired aerial topo maps and contour maps be pur— chased immediately with what funds are available in the special fund for such purposes out of the present 195253 budget of the Planning Commission' and that any additional charges be arranged for in the 195354 budget. Also., that City Planner Wagner., with the approval of City Engineer Floyd be authorized"to arrange with the Engineers Service Corporation of Los Angeles for the completion of this project. LETTER Letter from Member Longworth' requesting leave- of absence., was read by City Planner Wagner. The purpose of the letter was to explain to the Commission that Mr. Longworth had been in City Planner Wagner's office stating that., due to pressure of business., he would be unable to attend the two meetings of the month of June' and it was suggested that a letter to the Commission would be in order. Chairman Wulff stated that; in his opinion., because the Council appointed the Commissioners., such letters should be directed to that body. City Planner Wagner agreed to so inform Mr. Longworth. OTI-LR ITEMS Due to the lateness of the hour., Items 8., 9, 10 and 11 on the agenda were to be held over until the next meeting.. ADJOURNMENT i It was moved by Member Poulter, seconded by Member Smith, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn at 12:15 A.M. faille L. Leonard, Secretary Jj Y � J