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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Rpts./1998/07/08 AGENDA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Chula Vista, California 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 1998 Council Chambers Public Services Building 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 24, 1998 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction but not an item on today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 98-25; request for a Conditional Use Permit for an existing church use located on 4.14 acres located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and the terminus of Camino Catalonia and the expansion of the existing site by approximately 7,000 square feet to allow the conversion of an existing single family residence into an expansion of existing on-site preschool operation. - First United Methodist Church. (Jill') Planning Commission Agenda -2- July 8, 1998 DIRECTOR'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the Planning Commission Workshop of July 15, 1998 COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, request such accommodations at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings, and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact Diana Vargas for specific information at (619) 691-5101 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. H:\HOME\PLANNING\DIANA\PCAGENDA.DV _.-.-------- PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT Item 1 Meeting Date 7/8/98 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: PCC 98-25; request for a Conditional Use Permit for an existing church use located on 4.14 acres located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and the terminus of Camino Catalonia and the expansion of the existing site by approximately 7,000 square feet to allow the conversion of an existing single family residence into an expansion of existing on-site preschool operation. - First United Methodist Church. BACKGROUND: The proposal is to grant a Conditional Use Permit for an existing 4.14 acre developed church site plus an additional 7,000 square feet of proposed expansion area for overflow preschool use. The expansion area will include conversion of an existing single family home into an overflow preschool area on the first floor (maximum 30 children) with church related offices above. Prior to the original development of the CPF (Community Purpose Facility) site for a church use, a request was made for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow three existing vacant residentially zoned lots to be used for church parking and access in order to accommodate the proposed church operations. This CUP was granted on September 23, 1992. At the time, rezoning of these three lots from existing RS designation to CPF was not pursued since a CUP would allow the (3) lots to be used for parking and access. On December 14, 1992, the Citys Design Review Committee granted approval of a church facility for the entire 4.14 acre site, which includes 18,014 sq. ft. sanctuary, an 11,741 sq. Ft. fellowship hall and a 4,949 sq. ft. children's ministry/preschool facility (with associated play area) and associated church parking for 210 automobiles and 3 motorcycles. A future phase of the project could include an expansion of the fellowship hall. The existing Childrens Ministry building it used during the week as a preschool for approximately 100 full time equivalent children aged 2 to 5 years. There are currently approximately 240 children who attend the preschool at various times during anyone week. There is existing playground area to the west of the building. However, due to existing requirements of Department of Social Services Child Care Licensing, the existing playground area must be kept intact in order to accommodate the existing number of children. Therefore, it is not possible to expand the preschool area adjacent to the existing building. Page 2, Item ----1- Meeting Date 7/8/98 The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 5 exemption. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt attached Resolution PCC 98-25 recommending that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the attached draft City Council Resolution and the findings contained therein. MAJOR ISSUES: 1. Various residents of the area have expressed concerns about the proposed conversion of the single family home for a preschool operation based on traffic and noise impacts. Staff has concluded that these issues can be adequately addressed by both the orientation of the facility as well as conditions of approval. 2. The entire church facility (included proposed area of expansion) includes two different land use designations: CPF (Community Purpose Facility) and RS (Single family residential). At the same time, a newly adopted ordinance now requires any use (including churches) in a CPF zone be subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, staff has recommended to have both the existing church operation as well as requested expansion to all be covered under a single Conditional Use Permit. DISCUSSION: Site Characteristics Access to the existing 4.14 acre church facility is provided via East "H" Street as well as along Paseo Ranchero. The proposed expansion is a 7,000 sq. ft. parcel located directly to the east of the church parking area while vehicular access will also be restricted to driveway access off of either East "H" Street or Paseo Ranchero. Vehicular access will be restricted along Camino Catalonia by requiring the existing four foot high fence along the cul-de-sac be expanded along the entire perimeter of the area of expansion along the frontage of the cul-de-sac. The proposed site is most logically oriented toward the existing church lot in that it is topographically separated from the residential lots located immediately to the east. Page 3, Item ---L- Meeting Date 7/8/98 General Plan. Zoni~ and Land Use Site North South East West General Plan Zoning(SP A Desi\:) Church facility CPF/RS RMH (11-l8DU/AC) Multi Family RLM (3-6 DUlAC) Single Family Res (3-6 DUlAC). SFD (Single Fam) Res (3-6 DUlAC) RC (Res. Condo) Existing Land Use Church with preschool Apartments Single Family Dwellings Single Family Homes Couplet Units Existi~ Land Use Desi\:nation At the time of construction of the church, approximately 4 acres of the site contained existing land use designation of CPF (Community Purpose Facility) which allowed a church use by right. The three residential lots which were added for parking and retained their existing RS land use designation. The approved Conditional Use Permit referenced above allowed use of these parcels for parking without changing the underlying zoning designation. The church now desires to expand to include an additional single family lot located adjacent to the east of the parking area. This parcel is currently zoned RS and contains a single family home which would allow conversion of use to as a preschool facility subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. However, due to the fact the preschool operation will be an expanded and integral component of the church use, coupled with the fact that it is now separated from the CPF designated portion of the site, caused staff to consider a number of options as to how best to proceed with processing of this request. At the same time as the proposed expansion of the existing preschool operation was being considered, an amendment to the Municipal Code was moving forward which resulted in adoption of an ordinance which now requires any use in the CFP designated property to be subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, staff concluded that the best way to process the requested expansion was to also include the existing church operation as part of the overall Conditional Use Permit under consideration at this time. Existing and Proposed Use and Hours of Operation The existing primary hours of operation are the use of sanctuary on Sundays between 8 am and noon. Services are currently at 8:00 a.m. (Approx 100 people), 9:30 a.m. and 11 :00 a.m. During this time, the exiting childrens ministry building is used for Sunday School for children. During the week the children's ministry building converts over to a preschool operation for children aged 2 to 5 years old. There are currently 100 :t full-time equivalent children using the existing Page 4, Item --L- Meeting Date 7/8/98 preschool facility. The proposed facility would a!low for up to thirty additional fu!l time equivalent children to attend preschool. Public J11Put Two public forums were conducted to discuss potential neighborhood concerns regarding the proposal by the church to purchase and convert the an existing single family residence into preschool use. One of the initial concerns raised revolved around the churchs proposal to request a vacation of portion of the cul-de-sac at terminus of Camino Catalonia. This proposal was since dropped by the applicant. Remaining concerns of the project revolve around the issues of traffic and noise. ANALYSIS: Traffic/ Circulation As mentioned, one of the major concerns of the surrounding residents is the potential for increased traffic along Camino Catalonia, an existing cul-de-sac street. The project will be conditioned to expand the existing four foot decorative wa!l along the outer perimeter of the lot to prohibit any type of vehicular access to the site. There is an existing gate just to the west of the subject property addition which provides for pedestrian only access to the current church site. The applicant is proposing to move this gate to the northern side of the cul-de-sac. The only vehicular access to the entire facility (including the proposed addition) will be either from East "H" Street or Paseo Ranchero. It is staffs opinion that the proposed conversion of the single family home into preschool will have no additional traffic impacts on the surrounding residents. State law currently requires that parents must have their children signed in and out so that no drop off along curbs etc. would ever occur. The are of sign in/out would continue to take place at the existing preschool site. Typica!ly the children will then be walked over to the new "overflow" facility. Noise Another concern raised by residents at the public forums related to potential noise impacts to the surrounding residential neighborhood. However, staff does not consider this is an issue due to the proposed location of the outside play area, the maximum number of children (proposed at 30 fu!l time equivalent children) who will range in age from 2 to 5 years old and the proposed hours of operation of Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 :30 p.m.. The proposed play area will be located to the west of the facility to minimize any potential impacts to the surrounding residents. The proposed expansion of the preschool operation will be subject to the Citys Noise Page 5, Item ..L Meeting Date 7/8/98 Ordinance (Chapter 19.68 of the Municipal Code) which restricts exterior noise levels to 55dB(A) at the property line adjacent to residential lots to the east. Conclusion The existing church plant has a relatively large and active preschool operation located near the center of the project. Additional expansion of such activities should ideally occur in the same general location. However, State licensing requirements which dictate the standards for outside play areas and the ability to purchase an existing single family home and convert the house to a preschool use provides a viable alternative. Staffs analysis concluded that issues concerning the proposed conversion wi!! focus on noise and traffic and can be adequately addressed through site plan design and conditions placed on any approval of the preschool expansion. Attachment~ 1. Locator 2. Commission Resolution 3. Draft City Council Ordinance 4. Disclosure Statement 5. Site Plan 6 Letters from various residents of the area H:IHOMEIPLANNING\JEFFIPCRPTIMETHODIS. WPD RESOLUTION NO. PCC-98-25 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN EXISTING CHURCH FACILITY AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING RELATED PRESCHOOL OPERATION ON A 4.3 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST "H" STREET BETWEEN PASEO RANCHERO AND THE CUL-DE-SAC TERMINUS OF CAMINO CATALONIA WlTIllN THE PC (pLANNED COMMUNITY) AREA. WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Miscellaneous Amendment to the Rancho del Rey Specific Planning Area (SPA) I was filed with the Planning Department of the City off Chula Vista on February 9, 1998 by the First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista, and WHEREAS, said application requested an amendment to the Rancho del Rey Specific Planning Area (SPA) I designation of a 7,000 square foot parcel from RS (Single Family Residential) to CPF (Community Purpose Facility), and WHEREAS, two public forums were conducted prior to Planning Commission consideration to discuss the project and any relevant issues pertaining thereto. WHEREAS, said request was converted to a new application for a Conditional Use Permit which was filed by the said applicant on June 18, 1998, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the project and determined that it is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said Conditional Use Permit application and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners and residents within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and, WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely July 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not jeopardize the orderly development of the area based upon the findings contained in the draft City Council Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution to allow the continued operation of the church facility and associated preschool use and to expand said preschool use by allowing the conversion of an existing single family residence into use as overflow preschool facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council. Phnnil1f r"mmi..i"n R 1111;"n - prr QR-?~ p"t'r ? PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 8th day of July, 1998, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Patty Davis, Chair ATTEST: Diana Vargas, Secretary H:\HOME\PLANNING\JEFF\PCRESOlFIRSTUNI RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIRJLA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-98-25, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN EXISTING CffiJRCH FACILITY AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING ASSOCIATED PRESCHOOL OPERATION ON A TOTAL OF 4.3 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON TIlE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST "H" STREET BETWEEN PASEO RANCHERO AND THE CUL-DE-SAC TERMINUS OF CAMINO CATALONIA WITIDN THE PC (pLANNED COMMUNITY) AREA. I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this resolution is diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein, the Project consists of an existing sanctuary, fellowship hall and childrens ministry building/preschool operation and conversion of existing single family residence for additional preschool use, located on the south side of East "H" Street between Paseo Ranchero and the cul- de-sac terminus of Camino Catalonia ("Project site"). B. Project Applicant WHEREAS, on February 9, 1998 a duly verified application for an amendment to the Rancho del Rey Specific Planning Area Plan (SPA) I was filed with the city of Chula Vista Planning Department by First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista (" Applicant"); and WHEREAS, said request was converted to a new application for a Conditional Use Permit which was filed by said applicant on June 18, 1998, and C. Project Description; Application for Conditional Use Permit WHEREAS, Applicant requests permission to continue operation of existing church use and associated preschool operation as well as expand said preschool operation by a maximum of 30 children through expansion of existing project boundary and conversion of existing residence into additional preschool area with church related offices upstairs; and D. Environmental Determination WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 5 exemption; and E. Planning Commission Record on Application WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the Project on July 8, 1998 and voted _ adopting Resolution P.C.-98-25 recommending that the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit P.C.-98-25; and G. City Council Record of Application WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the City Council of the City of Hula Vista on July 28, 1998 receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to the same. II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning Commission at their public hearing on this Project held on July 8, 1998 and the minutes and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows: III. COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA In accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the project is found to be exempt. IV. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by the City's rules and regulations for the issuance of conditional use permits, as hereinbelow set forth, and sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis, in addition to all other evidence in the record, that permits the stated findings to be made. A. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community . Existing' Use: Placement of the church at its existing location is consistent with the CPF (Community Purpose Facility) land use designation contained within the Rancho del Rey (SPA) 1 plan. The SPA plan considers churches as one of the recommended uses for a CPF designated site. While the portion of the existing church plant is located within this CPF designated area, a minor portion of the site near its present eastern boundary is designated RS (Single family residential). A previously approved Conditional Use Permit (PCC 93-6) allowed such area to be used for church parking area. Resolution No._ Page No.3 Proposed EJlPansion: The expansion of the existing preschool operation is desirable at this location in that their is a need throughout the City for additional preschool facilities. Allowing the expansion of the existing preschool operation will allow the church to accommodate children currently on a waiting list. B. That such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. Existinl: Use: The existing church plant is not considered detrimental to health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity in that the existing use contains a series of buildings which are located relatively close to East "H" Street and oriented away from surrounding single family residences. Vehicular access to the church is only via driveways off of East "H" and Paseo Ranchero. No vehicular entrance takes place at the cul-de-sac terminus of Camino Catalonia. No changes are proposed to the existing church operation. Proposed Expansion: The Project use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity in that potential noise and traffic impacts have been addressed during project review and are addressed in the conditions of approval of the project. The applicant will be required to extend the existing fence along the cul-de-sac at terminus of Camino Catalonia along the entire street frontage of the parcel being expanded into the project site in order to prevent vehicular traffic into the property at this location. In addition, the expanded preschool operation will be subject to compliance with the Citys Noise Ordinance. C. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the code for such use. Existing use and proposed expansion: The existing use and proposed expansion must comply with all conditions of approval of PCC- 98-25. D. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the general plan of the City or the adopted plan of any govermnent agency. Resolution No. Page No.4 Existinl: use: The existing use is consistent with General Plan policies of providing needed services to the residents of the area as well as achieving a balanced community. In addition, the use is consistent with the Rancho del Rey SPA I plan of constructing uses on the CPF designated sites which serve the needs of the surrounding community. Proposed expansion: The Project conforms to all elements of the General Plan and other adopted plans affecting the Project Site and therefore will not have an adverse impact thereon. Furthermore, the Project is proposed to be operated on an already developed site, with easy access to public facilities (water, sewer, public roadways etc). V. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT The City Council hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC 98-25 subject to the following conditions whereby the Applicant Shall: A. Ensure that the proposal complies with the use outlined in the application and material submitted therewith including, but not limited to the following: I. Enrollment in the expanded project area for preschool operation is limited to a maximum enrollment of thirty full-time equivalent children. 2. Hours of operation of the existing preschool and proposed expansion site referenced in Condition No. I will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Note: Such reference to hours of operation shall not limit the use of the existing preschool building to any specific hours of days. 3. No parking shall occur at any time along the cul-de-sac at the terminus of Camino Catalonia for purposes of church services or bringing children to or from the existing or new preschool facility. 4. Comply with all state licensing and certification requirements and all codes and requirements of the State Department of Social Services. 5. Applicant shall remain the sole operator of the existing and proposed expansion of the preschool operation. Any proposed change in operator of the preschool will require this CUP to go back to the City Council for review and approval. 6. Existing four foot high fence and landscaping area along cul-de-sac frontage of Camino Catalonia shall be extended along the entire frontage of newly acquired property (APN 642-011-25). Resolution No._ Page No.5 7. Applicant shall comply with all noise standards contained in the Citys Noise Ordinance (Chapter 19.68 of Municipal Code). 8. Other church related activities may take place on all CPF zoned property during daytime and evening hours, any day of the week. However, any use not directly related to a church activity is subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission or designee. 9. Any expansion of existing facility which will involve new construction is subject to review and approval by the Citys Design Review Committee. B. Any change to the operational profile or any request for an expansion of the use shall require approval of a modification by the City Council of this Conditional Use Permit and may result in additional conditions of approval. C. Operate the Project as submitted to and approved by the City Council, except as modified herein and/or as required by the Municipal Code, and as detailed in the project description. D. Comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, permits, City ordinances, standards, and policies except as otherwise provided in this Resolution. E. This conditional use permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the Municipal Code. F. Any violations of the above referenced conditions observed or reported to the Planning Department will be investigated and may cause the operations of the church and/or preschool to return to the Planning Commission for any corrective action or conditions determined necessary by the Planning Commission. Failure to comply with any or all conditions may result in revocation of this permit. G. This permit shall be subject to any new and all new, modified or deleted conditions imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental interest related to health, safety, or welfare which the City shall impose after advance written notice to the Permittee and after the City has given to the Permittee the right to be heard with regard thereto. However, the City, in exercising this reserved right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive Permittee of a substantial revenue sources which the Permittee cannot, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected to economically recover. H. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL Applicant shall execute and have notarized the attached Agreement (Attachment "A"), indicating the Applicant has read, understands and agrees to the conditions of approval contained herein, and will implement same. Resolution No._ Page No.6 VI. INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS Applicant/operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costs and attorneys' fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of this Conditional Use Permit, (b) City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and @ Applicant's installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby. Applicant/operator shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing the Agreement of this Conditional Use Permit where indicated. Applicant's/operator's compliance with this provision is an express condition of this Conditional Use Permit and this provision shall be binding on any and all Applicant's/operator's successors and assigns. VI. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that anyone or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio. Presented by Robert Leiter Director of Plarming John M. Kaheny City Attorney Resolution No._ ATTACHMENT A AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RELATED TO THE CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PCC 98-25 Page No.7 The applicant/property owner shall execute this document by signing the lines provided below, said execution indicating that the Applicant/property owner has read, understands and agrees to the conditions contained in Resolution No. , and will implement same to the satisfaction of the City. Upon execution, this document and a copy of Resolution No. shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the property owner and/or applicant, and a signed, stamped copy returned to the City Clerk. Failure to return a signed and stamped copy of this recorded within thirty days or recordation to Planning Departtnent shall indicate the property owner/applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for building permits and/or business license, be held in abeyance without approval. Signature of Representative of First United Methodist Church Date H :\HOME\PLANNING\JEFF\CCRESO\METHODIS. THE"" OF CHULA VISTA DISCLOSURE ~ENT .. You are requircd to file a Stalement of Diselosur~ of certain owner.;hip or financial interests, paymcnts, or campaign contrtOullons, on all matlers which will require discretionary act,on on the part of the City Council, Planning Commission, and all othcr official bodies. The following information must be disclosed: 1. List the names of all pcrsons having a financial interest in the property which is thc suoject of the application or the contract, e.g., owner, apP'icant. contractor, subcontractor, material supplier. NDN~ 2. If any person" identified pur.;uantto (I) above is a corporation or partnership, list thc names or all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the eorporalion or owning any partner.;hip inlcrc.q in the partnership. NONE 3. If any person" identified pursuant to (I) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any person serving as director of the non~profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust NCNE 4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of the City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Council within the past twelve months? Yes_ Noj( If yes, please indicate person(s): 5. Please identify each and every person, including any agents, employees, consultants. or independent contractors who you have assigned to represcnt you bcfore the City in this matter. -ro t/I 2 iTcNo U (2 ..j JIvE CL.o5E 4L1+(v I-/~f ~of-l/l aSE .5ALc-I b~ -.5H mI 6. 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APN: 642-011-25 from R-4 to. CF-4 to. facilitate the requirements ef a day-car~re-schooL We are original home e\M1ers in this neighberheed and -bought eur heuse based selely en the its lecatien: a quiet dead end cul-de-sac.. We are not against increased day care facilities er prescheels. However, we are against the idea of renevating a perfectly good heuse in a quiet planned resic:!enti& community and turning it into. a place ef business. Are primary cencerns are as fellews: t. Increased traffic flaw.. WB. r",,,,li7e the church currently plans to utilize their existing parking let fer the drop eff/pick up area. It will be just a matter ef timebefo!:e they put together a new preposal to annex the whele cul-de-sac at the end of Camino. Catalenia. If the church plans on providing. day care servica for ~ to. 25 custamer~ our neighberheed would see an increase ef at least 100 cars making daily trips clown Camil'!a r.ata1nr1i8.- ~ the Chula Vista Planning Department cenducted any traffic/trip studies en this issue?? L Increased nois~ Like several ef the ether heme ewners in this neighberheed, I eccasienally work late into. the evening, and then sleep during. the fo1Jowing. morning. before returning. to work. The neise generated frem the current day care facility, which is lecated en church preperty is aften Laud enough that it can be heard several hundfed yards away. The property in questien is less than half the distance from our house, therefore, will it be twice ~ loud? Once again we ask, has the Planning Department cenducted any neise studies?? 3. What is the First Uniteci MF>thnrli~t Church deing to get the two residential lets located at the east end ef their preperty re-zened??Right new are they cenferming to. regulatiens.. And why net use. that area fer a day care facility? They drive way ceming ente the church preperty is an extreme hazard fer eastbeund traffic en H Street. We believe that the church h$ other optiorls- available, yet they are refusing to explore them. We want to be able to work with the church and to develop a better community, not decrease the value of it. John Rose, a member of the Preschool Planning Team for the First United Methodist Church, told us that "they" did not want to reduce the 'quality of life' on the church property, therefore their only option is to purchase 1256 Camino Catalonia. We also understand the majority of the perish feel this is the. right thing to do.._ Well how would they feel if something like this were to occur within their planned residential community. If the church does. not want to build on their own property, why not build elsewhere? It seems like spending well over a quarter of a million dollars on an existing residence is a little. excessive, but then we. are not to judge how the church spends their money. We find it hard to believe that the church's planning teams did not have enough fOl'esight a few years back when building their current facility to plan for expansion. And not expanding by buying up perfectly goad houses. What really is the long term agenda of the First United Methodist Church? All we are asking for is Due-Process! Has everyone done their homework? Have all options been explored? Have the city fathers, whom by the way work for all of us,. (the. tax payers) asked aJlthe right questions and made sure the church is in full compliance? Regarding environmental status, what makes this project a Class 5 Categorical Exemption from environmentaL review? , Enclosed, you will find photographs of the property in question, as well as the two residential lots located at the east end of the church property. We believe that these pictures will help you see things a little clearer and perhaps allow a more non-bias. de.cision to be made concemi~ the. Thank you for your time and consideration. We will be seeing you at the hearings. Sincerely, ~h?r;~ jZ5.' ~ ~ k./J1- "10-:1.'7 S"ZT6 /1z,/?/ti:SS:; ;?,5IP ~;;_/A..JO ~~AI/.tI . ,,& ",,tIN( "o/-i!._O'f.,~S- .- ~.~~/. ~<:y - . - -~Y~<t~t~ - /. 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June 21, 1998 ~/ '-../ ,. J 01"'" ""I""' \\fED ! ICt-,t JUN 2, ~ 199B PLANNING Planning Commission City of Chula Vista Chula Vista CA 92191-9041 ATTN: Planning Commission Reference: Case # PCM-98-29 The First Methodist Church has a proposal to purchase the residential property located at 1256 Camino Catalonia in Chula Vista and change it into a preschool. I object to this plan because of the potential of increased traffic and the integrity of the neighborhood. Our community consists of24 homes with 54 children residing here. We purchased our homes based upon the quite cui-de-sack and controlled traffic this creates. The integrity of this neighborhood relies on this fact. There are only two possible outcomes we respectfully ask for, I) The planning commission return this proposal back to the church and tell them to use the original plan they filed for expansion of the pre-school. 2) Have the planniT1g department return the plan back to the community, to do the appropriate evaluation of noise, traffic and open space and offer alternative solutions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sin~~ly, ., r, / /, ?f7 I".} "'{JeW.>>"'::.) (7r ~t1113. Name : ~j~ei-i'" IZvs ALE..) : \ Z- ~O Camino Catalonia Chula Vista CA 91910 June 21, 1998 Plt....HrE-....~t'ij...:r'~ lit .,rio., ~ t., '.; ...1o/iN'" ' ". G,~ 100! P'l J! I"'N-' .,.._~:j~, .;.,-., '.~_~~-' ., ~, it\! Ui Planning Commission City of Chula Vista Chula Vista CA 92191-9041 ATTN: Planning Commission Reference: Case # PCM-98-29 The First Methodist Church has a proposal to purchase the residential property located at 1256 Camino Catalonia in Chula Vista and change it into a preschool. I object to this plan because of the potential of increased traffic and the integrity of the neighborhood. Our comnnmity consists of24 homes with 54 children residing here. We purchased our homes based upon the quite cul-de-sack and controDed traffic this creates. The integrity of this neighborhood relies on this fact. There are only two possible outcomes we respectfully ask for, I) The planning commission return this proposal back to the church and tell them to use the original plan they filed for expansion of the pre-school. 2) Have the plbing department return the plan back to the community, to do the appropriate evaluation of noise, traffic and open space and offer alternative solutions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, vtllYLwL CI. ~,~~~ Arnel & Leni Cayabyab 1265 Camino Catalonia Chula Vista, CA 91910 June 22, 1998 'RECENEu JUN 2 '1, ~()qC1 pL.AN\\m~G Planning Commission City of Chula Vista Cbula VISta, CA 92191-9041 ATTN: Planning Commission Reference: Case # PCM-98-29 The First Methodist Church has a proposal to purcbase the residential property located at 1256 Camino Catalonia in Cbula VISta and change it into a pre- scbool. I object to this plan because of tbe potential of increased traffic and the integrity of the neigbborhood. Our community consists of24 homes with 54 children residing here. We purchased our homes based upon the quiet cuI-de-sack and controlled traffic this creates. The integrity of this neighborhood relies on this fact. There are only two possible outcomes we respectfully ask for. 1) The planning commission return tbis proposal back to the churcb and tell them to use the original plan they filed for expansion of the pre-school. 2) Have the planning \lfpartment return the plan back to the community, to do the appropriate evaluldicm of noise, traffic and open space and offer alternative solutions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Name: K.A Qfc1'-i I"--j I CA L.LE l- I d- l q Camino Catalonia Chula Vista CA. 91910 June 21, ]998 RECE\\!ED JIj~ '2. ~ '9t\~ PLANNING Planning Commission City of Chula Vista Chula Vista CA. 92191-9041 ATTN: Planning Commission Reference: Case # PCM-98-29 The First Methodist Church has a proposal to purchase the residential property located at 1256 Camino Catalonia in Chula Vista and change it into a preschool. I object to this plan bec.atl~ of the potential of increased traffic and the integrity of the neighborhood. Our community consists of24 homes with 54 children residing here. We purchased OUT hOmes based upon the quite cul-de--sack and controlled 1raffic this creates. The integrity of this neighborhood relies on this fact. There are only two possible outcomes we respectfully ask for, I) The planning commission return this proposal back to the clmrch and tell them to use the original plan they filed for expansion of the pre-school. 2) Have the planning department return the plan back to the community, to do the appropriate evaluation of noise, traffic and open space and offer alternative solutions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, ~ )Ov\.-L ,))\\., L-...... n 1'\ ,---cc ~t{ \.. Name:f 5(Y\r1et ~ Je{\t\~ L.ei-I^v~ Q-, ~ Plaza Catalonia Chula Vista CA 91910 June 21, 1998 RECEIVED JUN 2 9 1991'1 PLANNING Planning Commission City of Chula Vista ChuJa Vista CA 92191-9041 ATTN: Planning Commission Reference: Case # PCM-98-29 The First Methodist Church has a proposal to purchase the residential property located at 1256 Camino Catalonia in ChuJa Vista and change it into a preschool. I object to this plan because of the potential of increased traffic and the integrity of the neighborhood. Our community consists of24 homes with 54 children residing here. We purchased our homes based upon the quite cul-de-sack and controlled traffic this creates. The integrity of this neighborhood relies on this fact. There are only two possible outcomes we respectfully ask for, I) The planning commission return this proposal back to the church and tell them to use the original plan they filed for expansion of the pre-school. 2) Have the planning department return the plan back to the community, to do the appropriate evaluation of noise, traffic and open space and offer alternative solutions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. S~y, M~ ;:: ~: ;-', r: i ~ ~ L.. \~: t.,_; '_ .i'''...., .- Sue Sherry 898 Plaza Catalonia Chula Vista., CA 91 91 0 ~ '-; ~ \ :~ (. :=:r'-:::_. <; ~ ~ '~, ., ,1. City of Chula Vista, Planning Commission 276 4th Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 RE: Case Number PCM-98-29 June 18, 1998 Chairperson Patty Davis and Planning Commission Members: On June 11, 1998 I went to meeting held by the planning department. I received notice of this meeting two days before the proposed meeting time. The envelope with the announcement of the meeting was post-marked June 5th. This meeting allowed the United Methodist Church to inform the community of proposed changes to their original plan. Martin Miller of the planning department led the meeting. His letter told the community to arrive at 7:00pm and the church members to arrive at 7:30pm. Various members of the community did not receive invitations and did not have knowledge of the meeting. Prior to the commencement of the meeting, Mr. Miller informed the community that the planning departtnent was supporting the church's proposal. His support of the church's proposal seemed pre-mature. Mr. Miller did not return our phone calls, he did not visit our neighborhood as we asked him to and he did not properly do his research. He was not aware that Southwestern Community College has opening for pre-school and will be expanding their program in the fall. Mr. Miller mentioned that due to welfare reform, more pre-schools were needed. I am sure Mr. Miller is aware that the individuals sending their kids to the United Methodist pre-school are not welfare recipients. I am sure he is aware that the Rancho Del Rey community does not have the socioeconomic status that lends itself to welfare receipts or the need for day care due to welfare reform. When asked if a noise study was performed, Mr. Miller stated Doug Reid did not feel one was needed. I do not understand how this decision can be made without visiting my backyard. Mr. Miller also stated that people buy homes near schools and the noise does not disturb them. Mr. Miller failed to acknowledge we bought our homes in a plarmed community for single family dwelling, there was no plan for a community facility. I do not believe Martin Miller of the planning department has properly researched the proposal submitted by the church. In fact, I believe a bias decision was made and Mr. Miller should complete his research prior to supporting the church. SusanM. Sherry ~ ~ cc Bob Leiter & Ken Lee, Planning Department Sue Sherry 898 Plaza Catalonia Chula Vista, CA 91910 RtC'EI\;E~rj ,jUN ,,~ ..... G u Wee Pl...4NNUVG Planning Commission City of Chula Vista 276 4th Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 RE: Case Number PCM-98-29 June 18, 1998 Chairperson Patty Davis and Planning Commission Members: Please do not allow the re-zoning of 1256 Camino Catalonia. The First United Methodist Church wants to make a single family dwelling into a community facility. They want to put a pre-school in an area that is zoned residential. The church has other options, they have land and space on their current property for a pre-school. I hope that the planning commission will keep the above address zoned residential. I work two jobs and often must sleep in the day, I can not afford to have a pre-school in my backyard. I ask that the planning commission reject the church's proposal to re-zone 1256 Camino Catalonia into a CF-4. If you are not sure of the impact this pre-school will have on my household and that of my neighbors, I invite you to visit my house. This is sincere invitation, please call me at my home 656-4700 or my office 683-7545 x169. By visiting my home, you will better understand the true negative impact of the proposed community facility in the backyard of a single family dwelling. Sincerely, ~~ Susan Sherry June 21, 1998 Planning Commission, City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 RECEIVED JUN 2 3 199B [-'LANNiNG Dianna Francis 1287 Camino Catalonia Chula Vista, CA 91910 Dear Planning Commission Members, I would like to make you aware of the concerns I have regarding the proposals by the First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista. I am an original owner on this block, having lived here for four years this September. In fact, my home was the first to close escrow. Prior to purchasing my home, I rented a home for several years on a neighboring street called Corte De Vela. After living in this area for eight years, I have a feel for the community. The street I live on is part of Rancho Del Rey, a planned community. The original plans do not include an institutional daycare. If that were the goal during development of the land, we would not have been zoned Rl. In short, to change the zoning on this block would be to err from the master plan of the community and to change the feeling of the neighborhood. Additionally, a change in zoning would set a precedent that others could follow. Before you know it, we'd have a gas station or a fast food chain moving in. Yes, this is an exaggerated statement, but if the zoning change is allowed to pass I truly wonder what else might happen in the future when some other homeowner is in a desperate hurry to sell their property to anyone with the money to close escrow. The church currently owns the green belt between the fence and the sidewalk at the end of the cul-de-sac. Over the course of almost four years the church has neglected the maintenance of this area. It is almost always overgrown with weeds and strewn with litter. There has been a drainage problem resulting in stagnant water, which I know as a Registered Nurse, is a health hazard. I and other neighbors have had to repeatedly contact the chur<:h to remind them of their responsibility to maintain this area, and even then there is seldom anything done. Because of this situation it is apparent to me that the church has no concern for the affect of their action, or inaction, on my street...community...home...farnily...personal investment, etc. Originally the church wanted the cul-de-sac to be vacated to them. They currently claim that they no longer want to do this. I do not believe this is true. Rather, I feel the church has an incremental plan. 1. Purchase home abutting cul-de-sac. 2. Gain zone change. 3. Obtain license for institutional daycare. 4. File for abandonment of cul-de-sac. Why would it be refused, considering that the church already owns all four abutting properties to the cul-de-sac, and with a preschool open there the church could make an argument that it needs a thoroughfare or more parking or some other reason to gain the cul-de-sac. I believe that the church is saying what it thinks the neighborhood wants to hear in order to receive the least amount of opposition for the moment in order to gain the zone change. I have spoken with Mr. John Hardesty in traffic engineering regarding the increased traffic flow on Cm. Catalonia resulting fi"om an institutional daycare. He has informed me that he is against the proposal, but is retiring in July and does not expect to have any impact on this situation. He also stated that he was against the hair pin right turn into the church parking lot from H Street East. The speed limit on East H Street is 50 miles per hour, and to make the turn a vehicle must slow to approximately 5-10 miles per hour without a right turn lane. This is seemingly dangerous, yet the recommendation of the traffic departtnent was overruled by the City Council, according to Mr. Hardesty. Also, the lots that the church used for this turn in are still shown on the city plan as being zoned Rl. They are being used illegally as the entrance to the church parking lot, never having been rezoned for this. I have been anonymously advised by other city employees that they believe the reason this occurred is because the church vacated a prime retail location on Third Avenue which allowed Lucky's to move in as well as other retail stores, generating sales tax and other local taxes. It has been suggested to me that this is a sweetheart deal, in other words the church scratches the city's back and vise-versa. Why else would such a dangerous turn in be allowed for the church fi"om H Street, without having properly rezoned? I would like to see the church apply for a zone change for that land in order to be in compliance with the law before it tries to do anything else. An additional concern that I have is one of communication. Mr. Martin Miller of the Planning Department has had quite a bit of involvement with the church, providing them with information and guidance in this process. Unfortunately, we residents have not had the same privilege. Many of our phone calls, letters, and requests for studies of the impact of this proposal as well as invitations for Mr. Miller to come and inspect the neighboring properties close proximity to the home in question have been ignored. When a public forum was held, a select few neighbors received notification and only two days in advance, while the majority of us never knew of this forum. I did not receive notice, and called the city to complain. I confirmed that I had indeed been on the mailing list all along, and no one I spoke with could offer me any explanation as to why I and my neighbors were not notified of the meeting. If this is to be viewed as democratic and conform to the required procedure, we neighbors must be notified appropriately of all pertinent information in a timely manner in order to participate. I refuse to be uninvolved in something that very much involves me and impacts me personally. I am concerned about increased traffic on my street. In the name of providing daycare for no more than 25 children, this would decrease safety for the 54 children and more adults who currently live on Cm. and Plaza Catalonia. It would increase noise and decrease property value. Would the church be interested in compensating each and every homeowner here for the loss in property value and interference with lifestyle? An attorney has been contacted regarding the possibility of the filing of a civil law suit to recover damages mitigated by this situation. I am adamantly against the rezoning of the house for use as an institutional daycare. I would like the support of the Planning Commission in protecting the current condition of this community and the way of life of its inhabitants. For your reference, enclosed please find copies of previous correspondence to the city regarding this proposal. I look forward to notification of all meetings. Sincerely, ~~ L/62/-tJ/9.t Dianna Francis CC: Patty Davis, Chairperson Patricia Aguilar Kevin O'Neill John Ray Frank Tarantino Bob Thomas John Willet fun Dyjak 898 Plaza Catalonia Chula Vista, CA 91910 Planning Commission City of Chula Vista 276 4th Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 Re: Case # PCM-98-29 June 22, 1998 Chairperson Patty Davis and Planning Commission Members: Please do not allow the re-zoning of 1256 Camino Catalonia. The applicant ( First United Methodist Church) has other options to expand their pre-school program. There is city approved drawings on file that show areas for future classroom expansion. Why has the planning department not urged the church to pursue this? This question has been asked many times, but has yet to be answered. I do not believe the church has any compelling site conditions that would not allow them expand on their existing property. How thoroughly has this issue been studied? Why should the city allow rezoning when the church has alternatives? The rezoning would impact the integrity of our neighborhood now, and in the future. The cul-de-sac would have no useful meaning to the city, all the surrounding property would be owned by the church. What would the impact be, if in the future the church decided they would like access through Camino Catalonia. There are many items that have been ignored or not addressed. The San Diego county assessors map # 642-01 shows lots, # 1,2 & 26 are zoned residential. These lots are owned by the church and are currently being used as a parking lot. This issue has not been addressed, how could this be overlooked by the city plarmer? Wtll a enviromnental study be done for noise & traffic flow? I have spoken to Martin Miller on two occasions to invite him to our property, I have called and left messages for him on May 22, 1998 and June 10, 1998 he has yet to return my calls. Our living area and kitchen are on the second floor of our two story home with very close proximity and direct view of the proposed pre-school site. I work out of my home and I'm very concerned the noise generated by a school would have an negative impact on my livelihood. Careful review of all these issues must be addressed before rendering a decision. Our neighborhood was designed and lies within a master planned community. As stated as such, I see no reason to grant changes. My neighbors and myself invested here because we had "piece of mind" and the security to know that our community would be maintained as originally designed. ~~v J D)jak \