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Home My WebLink AboutRCC MIN 2002/10/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION October 14, 2002 Mercy Building Conference Room 430 "F" Street MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by Chair Teresa Thornas at 6:37 p.m. ROLL CALL/MOTION TO EXCUSE MSC (Thomas/Jasek) to excuse Vice-Chair Doug Reid. Vote: (4-0-0-2) with Bensoussan absent. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Teresa Thomas, Commissioners Juan Diaz, Stanley Jasek, John Chávez and Pamela Bensoussan STAFF PRESENT: Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Review Coordinator Maria Muett, Associate Planner Brian Hunter, Planning & Environmental Manager Miguel Tapia, Sr. Cornmunity Development Specialist Linda Bond, Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Lou Brito, Aqua Clean Carwash Jeff Wissler, McMahon Development Group Laurie Price, Zucker Systems APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 30, 2002 Commissioner Bensoussan questioned the 4th paragraph under Item #2 where Chair Thomas asked if there had been any modifications, and Mr. Williams responded in the negative. It was her recollection that Mr. Williams responded negative with the exception of the enclosed porch. At that tirne, Mr. Williams said the stucco was original. Comrnissioner Bensoussan stated that those two comrnents did not get into the minutes and requested they be added. (Staff has reviewed the recording ofthe minutes and no such statement was made by Mr. Williams.) The September 30, 2002 minutes were approved by common consent with the inclusion of Mr. Williams' comments. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Reid absent. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. NEW BUSINESS 1. IS-02-32 - Aqua Clean Carwash/Lube Center, Otay Lakes Road/Ridgeback Road Ms. Maria Muett (Associate Planner) displayed a site plan. She reported that the 0.57-acre, unoccupied project site is located at the northwest corner of Otay Lakes Road and Ridgeback Road. The proposed project consists of a full service car wash, small RCC Minutes - 2- October 14.2002 convenience store, 2-bay lube facility and car detailing shade structure. Staff identified and reviewed certain environmental effects: circulation/transportation, water/drainage, air quality, geophysical, noise and hazards. A traffic study was prepared for the proposed project in order to assess the potential impacts to the surrounding street network and to determine the adequacy of on-site circulation for emergency vehicles and truck deliveries. Ms. Muett summarized the results of the traffic study. Chair Thornas asked if public noticing included schools and business owners that may not own the property. Ms. Ponseggi stated that the notices are sent out to the registered owner according to the County Assessors record. Commissioner Bensoussan was concerned about ingress/egress since the project site is so close to Bonita Vista Junior High School. Ms. Muett stated that the traffic study indicated traffic levels would stay within the City's threshold. The peak hours at the school were analyzed. Commissioner Jasek felt the applicant did a very good job. They have provided for the relieving of a lot of congestion. Chair Thomas stated that she did not feel comfortable with the traffic study data because it was taken on August 5th when the schools are not functioning at their normal levels. Ms. Ponseggi indicated that the traffic study is dated August 5th, but that is not the date that the modeling was done. The models are done based on when schools are in session. The date on the traffic study is the date it was finished, not when it was started. Chair Thomas stated that she did not think the building next door to the project had a sprinkler system, which would be an extra hazard with hazardous, flammable rnaterials in the area. Mr. Lou Brito (Aqua Clean Carwash) stated that there is nothing in the carwash facility that is hazardous or flammable. The only thing that would be of any significance is motor oil, and that is contained in a double steel tank. There is a water reclamation system that a licensed carrier hauls away at scheduled intervals. Everything is monitored about every 6 months. MSC (Diaz/Jasek) to accept the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 2. IS-03-03 - McMahon Development, 3441 Main Street Mr. Brian Hunter (Planning & Environmental Manager) displayed an aerial photograph of the area where the proposed project site is located. The site is located south of Main Street, immediately adjacent to the Alvoca single-family residential neighborhood. It goes from Main Street down to the river. Unfortunateiy, the site has been trashed for years. The site does not have much on it of environmental integrity. It is a previously graded and cleared site. When the public notice was sent out regarding this project, staff received two positive comment letters. The project will consist of three buildings that will be used for office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. Potential impacts of noise, biological resources and aesthetics have been mitigated to avoid significant impacts. MSC (Jasek/Chávez) to approve staffs' recommendation. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Reid absent. RCC Minutes - 3 - October 14, 2002 INFORMATIONAL ITEM 3. Fourth Avenue (Friendship Park) Street Tree Issue Ms. Ponseggi stated that the people who were supposed to give the presentation on this item are out of town. This item will be continued to the November 4, 2002 meeting. Nothing will happen to those trees until well beyond the first of the year. RCC comments will be made in a timely manner. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR COMMENTS Ms. Ponseggi stated that staff is getting ready to schedule the first General Plan Update Environmental and Open Space Committee meeting. She reminded the Commissioners that they are on that committee along with four members from the environmental community. The thought is to have those meetings on alternating Monday nights other than RCC nights. The first meeting would be either October 28th or November 11th at 6:00 pm. She asked the Commissioners which date would be best for thern. The majority of the Commissioners would be available October 28, 2002. Chair Thomas requested the names of the other four committee members. Ms. ponseggi introduced Laurie Price from Zucker Systems who was observing the meeting because Zucker Systems was hired to take a look at the environmental and community planning process for the City. Ms. Ponseggi discussed the RCC meeting schedule. She suggested that the schedule for next year be a more regular schedule of either the 1st and 3rd Monday or the 2nd and 4th Monday. Ms. Ponseggi stated that she would prefer the opposite Monday from the Design Review Committee meetings. The majority of the Commissioners agreed. Ms. Ponseggi stated that a 2003 RCC meeting schedule would be included on the November 4, 2002 agenda. Ms. Ponseggi announced that she would be passing out the City's MSCP Subarea Plan and environmental document to each of the Commissioners before they left the meeting. It would be considered by the RCC on November 18, 2002. CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Thomas asked if the RCC was going to get a new Commissioner. Ms. Ponseggi believed the Mayor was looking to fill that vacancy. Chair Thomas announced a tree planting in the Otay Valley Regional Park on October 26, 2002. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Bensoussan asked about getting Brown Act guidance. Ms. Ponseggi stated that she has spoken with the City Attorney's office a couple times regarding questions from the RCC and other Commissions. Staff has asked the Attorney's office to put together a presentation. Staff has been told that they are working on something to do for all the Commissions, but Ms. RCC Minutes - 4- October 14. 2002 Ponseggi did not know when that would happen. In the meantime, the Commissioners could contact the City Attorney's office directly or go to the City's website. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Building Conference Room, 430 "F" Street, Chula Vista, CA. Prepared by: ~, /d/ cS:j;;rl.L-- Lind Bond Recording Secretary (A:\lIbIRCC#2\RCC101402Mins.doc)