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Home My WebLink About2019-12-11 PC Minutes CHUIMSTA CitY of Chula Vista Boards Pl.ann.inji Commission MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 11, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue d Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL:Commissioners Burroughs, Milburn, Nava,Torres,taker, and Chair Gutierrez s ABSENT: De La Rosa ALSO PRESENT: Kelly Broughton, Development Services Director, Mike Shirey, Deputy City Attorney, Stan Donn,Senior Planner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS 3 Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject i matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes, The fallowing individuals expressed their concerns and spoke in apposition of Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital; -John Moot,Chula Vista resident -John Teagen,Chula Vista resident -Catherine Zordel,Chula Vista resident -Diana Alvarez, Chula Vista resident PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s)have been advertised as public hearing(s)as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item,please fill out a "Request to Speak"farm and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting, Page 2 i Planning Columission Agenda Decentber 11, 20-19 I. PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Zaker recused himself(due to having property in the area)at 6:17 p.m. DR17-0023 Design Review and Tentative Subdivision Map consideration of a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision with associated open space and shared private driveway on approximately 0.21 acres site. The site is located in the East Village (V-1) zone with a General Plan Land Use of Mixed-Use Residential, Applicant: Amelia LLC I Project Manager: Caroline Young,Associate Planner A. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR17-0023 to construct a nine (9) small lot single-family subdivision with associated open space and shared private driveway on approximately 0.21-acres located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. i PCS18-0004 Consideration of a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide a 0.21-acre site into a nine (9)small lot single-family subdivision for individual ownership located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. Applicant: Amelia LLC Project Manager: Caroline Young,Associate Planner B. Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Tentative Subdivision Map PC518-0004 to subdivide a 0,21-acres site into a nine(9)small i lot single-family subdivision for individual ownership located at the corner of I Church Avenue and Madrona Street. Ms. Young presented a proposed site map for this project with supporting photographs, lot lines, and building details. Ms.Young explained that she received an e-mail from one neighbor concerning parking availability for nearby businesses and how a nine single-family subdivision will fit in 0.21 acres. Ms.Young mentioned that she discussed each concern with the resident. Ms. Young distributed a material board to the commissioners. Staff Recommendation: i That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR17-0023 and Resolution PCS18-0004 approving the project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolutions as follows: • Approve Resolutions DR17-0023 and Resolution PCS18-0004 approving the Tentative Map to subdivide a 0.21-acre site into nine small lot single-family subdivision located at the corner of Church Avenue and Madrona Street. Page 3 1 Planning Cairn w ission Agenda December 11, 2019 QUESTIONS/CONCERNS TO STAFF ■ How common are architectural vertical stacking devices (lifts) in Chula Vista? Mr. Broughton mentioned they are not very common in the city but are becoming more common as they become affordable. • What is the potential to spur additional development in the area? Mr. Donn explained that the project may spur other types of similar urban housing concepts in the area. • The Commission asked for clarification on the four additional off-site parking spaces. Mr. Broughton responded that there is available off-site parking during the day and after 6 p.m. • The Commission asked if there will be a governing entity (homeowners association) and what they will be responsible for. The applicant, Jim Brown, responded that there will not be a homeowners association but there will be a maintenance group which will be formed by the property owners. ■ How will the use be monitored by the city? Mr. Broughton explained that only uses that are permitted in the Urban Core Specific Plan will be allowed. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED f i a The applicant, Mr. Brawn,expressed that he is looking forward to his project helping to rejuvenate Third s Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS 3 Some of the comments/concerns of the Commission were. i • The Commission suggested that the developer create By-laws to limit the traffic that may be generated by the commercial/retail space of the units. ■ The on-going landscaping/maintenance of the project - Mr. Broughton mentioned that Condition#36 (page 32 of packet)states the obligations of the maintenance of the project. Chair Gutierrez made a motion to approve project DR17-00.23, Commissioner Milburn seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: I Yes-4-Burroughs, Gutierrez, Milburn, Nava No-1 - Torres Abstain-Zaker Chair Gutierrez made a motion to approve resolution PCS18-0004, Commissioner Nova seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes-4-Burroughs, Gutierrez, Milburn, Nava No-1- Torres Abstain-Zaker Page 4 1 Planning;Commission Agenda December t1, 201.9 Commissioner Zaker returned at 7:02 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 2. DIRECTOR'S REPORT- None 3. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commission Torres gave an update on the Growth Management Oversight Commission and the consideration of adding economic development as one of the topics to be considered in the annual report next year. Commissioner Burroughs gave an update on the Bayfront Cultural and Design Committee and mentioned that another meeting will be held in January. ADJOURNMENT at 7:10 p.m. to the regular meeting on January 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chula Vista,California. Patricia Sa cion,Secretary EE Minutes approved 2/26/20 I i I 3 1 Z �f 1} E i