Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/09/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE GITY GOUNGIL OF THE CITY OF CRULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 24, 1963 An adjourned regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.H. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Mci%sins, McAlltster, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Planner Fretz, Assistant City Planner Warren Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adJourament, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the adjourned regular meeting of September 24, 1963. ~w/P~BLIc HEARING - Appeal of Daniel Thomas to action of Planning Commission in Disapproving Building Plans for property on BOnita Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of Daniel Thomas to action of the Planning C~ission in disapprov-~ lng building plans for his property on the north side of Bonita Road in Bonita Village, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. City Planner Fretz explained that the property in question is zoned C-1-P-D which requires that all build- ing plans be approved by the Planning Co~ission and City Council. Action of the Planning Co~,ission resulted in a~lit vote. The appeal of Mr. Thomas was read to the Council. Hr. Daniel Thomas spoke at length in support of his appeal and left with the Councilmen a written legal opinion of his law firm on the question- able legality of the City ordinance covering architectural control. Dr. Charles Henklemann, representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Associ- ation, stated that they oppose the proposed development of Mr. Thomas on the basis that it does not fit in with the architecture of Bonita Villase or with the rural atmosphere of the Valley. Mr. Stephen Gassaway, also representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, presented each Councilman with a written statement listing five reasons why th~ Association opposes the proposed three-story apartment build- ing of Mr. Thomas. The statement is on file with the Clerk. Mr. ~hn Bolan, opposing the apartments in the area, was of the opinion the value of his property would be greatly depreciated and chances of selling out greatly reduced. Mr. Gordon PeCtiC, owmer of the Bonita Village shopping center, stated that in his opinion the proposed apartment project was compatible and endorsed it wholeheartedly. Mr. Robert Henschel stated that he felt the zoning should be complied with and the apartments denied in the Bonita area. Hrs. Judith Dwyer did not feel the apartments would be compatible in the area and urged that the rural atmosphere of the 9alley be retained, Mr. Howard Thacker was of the opinion the apartments would not be com- patible with the surrounding area and if allowed would open the way for more apartment buildings in the area. Mr. Dick Allen stated that he was always in favor of the half-acre lots in the Bonita Valley area but thought the Commercial area was in a different category. Re did not feel that the apartment development would be detrimental to the area and questioned the right of people living so far away from the proposed development having the ri8h~ to complain. Hr. Ed Kelpin urged that the rural a~mosphere of the Bonita Valley be retained. Hr. Thomas, in rebuttal, stated that he owns the property in question in fee title, could legally cover fifty per cent of it:~with garages, laundries or other commercial buildings which would not be compatible with the golf course, or could build two-story apartments higher than the three-story apartments pro- posed which would of necessity create a greater population density and create many more problems. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor Henzel declared the hearing closed. Councilman Smith expressed opposition to the apartments in the valley, feeling that they would detract from the natural growth of the valley. Council- man HcMains was of the opinion the apartments would be more compatible to the area than any other use at this time but can see the objection to the Zhree stories planned. He suggested that all apartments need not face the golf course and that parking be provided for two cars for each apartment. Council- man McAllister was of the opinion the Council could not legally refuse Hr. Thomas the right to develop his property with apartments but requested further study on the parking situation. Councilman DeGraaf stated he was in favor of the project if assured it would be a high-class development and not open the area to a long string of low-class apartment projects. He suggested that further study be made on the architecture of the facade, the proposed twenty- eight-foot picket fence and the requirement for parking for two cars per apartment. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the appeal of Mr. Thomas be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilm-n DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the heariBg be reopened and continued for two weeks and the matter referred back to the Planning Co~=~ission for an interim study. It was suggested that the Planning Omission study and make recommen- dations on the set-back, parking, picket fence and architectural design. ~/~;ORT ON SANITARY SERVICE REQUEST RATE INCREASE Administrative Officer Ross reviewed his written report to the Council on the request of the Chula Vista Sanitary Service for a rate increase. Action was held over one week while the Council studies the report. Councilman McHains asked for information on costs to other cities of operating their own system. Councilman DeGraaf is interested in knowing more about the system whereby the City would do the collecting and contract the work out. RESOLUTION NO. 3205 - Giving notice of proposed Small Annexation Offered by Councilman DeG'raaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Mc/iains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3206 - Giving notice of proposed Francine Annexation Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3207 - Giving notice of proposed Allen-Cromer Annexation Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, ~amsed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3208 - Giving notice of proposed Williams-Felt Annexation Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McHains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3209 - Accepting easement for sidewalk purposes - "E" Street Extension Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes:, None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3210 - Correcting leg&S description of easement, authorizing execution of quitclaim deed and accepting and dedicating easement for alley purposes Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf~ Mcliains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3211 - Correctin~ and amending Council Resolution No. 3203 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3212 - Opposing Senate Bill No. 861 Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Abgent: None REPORT ON TIA JUANA RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL In reporting on a letter from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce re- questing that the Council endorse the location of the proposed Tis Juana Flood Control Channel in the Tis Juana River bed, Administrative Officer Ross recom- mended that the Council ~ke no reference to the South Bay ship channel if it is their wish to endorse the Chamber's position on the Flood Control Channel. Hr. Ross stated that the Chamber Resolution implied that the Tis Juana River bed would be a good location for the ship channel as well as a flood control channel. Councilman DeGraaf was of the opinion a request for endorsement of such a project should come from the City of Imperial Beach rather than the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that no action be taken. OF COONCIL.AN DeCa SUBNITTED FoR APPOINT NT ON , ,,.r TION Am sco - ~yor Menzel stated he would like to su~it the ~e of Council~n DeGraaf as the City's choice to be considered by the ~yors of the cities of San Diego County for appoin~ent to the Annexation and Incorporation C~ittee. The Council concurred. ~R~UEST FOR CHANGE OF SP~ED LIMIT ON FOURTH AVENUE A letter was read from D. E. Steffey, 59 Fourth Avenue, requesting that the speed limit on Fourth Avenue be reduced from thirty-five miles per hour to twenty-five miles per hour. Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. lC, AN LEGION REQUEST FOR CIRCUS A letter was read from the Chula Vista Post of the American Legion re- questing a permit to have the John A. Strong Circus put on a show at the Pony League hall diamond on November 7. The letter was referred to Administrative Off£cer Ross for report at the next meeting. ~I~tAT FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY GIVEN TO COUNCIL Dick Brown, Chairman of the Mayor's Co~mittee on Transportation, pre- sented each Councilman with a format showing the general scope proposed for a feasibility study on transportation and asked that they review it and give an indication by October 15 if they want the study made and to what extent. qUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT DEL MARANDKEARNEY STP.~ET Councilman DeGraaf stated that he has had a request that stop signs be installed at the intersection of Del Mar and Kearney Street, Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ADJOURI~iENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. until October 1 at 7:00 P.M.