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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-16 PC MINS MINUTES OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Building Wednesday, June 16, 2004 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista ROLL CALU MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Present: Castaneda, Madrid, O'Neill, Hall, Cortes, Hom, Felber Staff Present: Luis Hernandez, Deputy Planning Director John Schmitz, Principal Planner Jeff Steichen, Associate Planner Ann Pease, Associate Planner Caroline Young, Senior Planning Technician Dave Hanson, Deputy City Attorney I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SILENT PRAYER INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Castaneda APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 28, 2004 MSC (Cortes/Felber) (6-0-0-1) to approve minutes as submitted. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No public input. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCZ 04-01; Consideration of an amendment of the Zoning Map or Maps established by Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code rezoning 1.2 acres at 1030 and 1034 Broadway from Thoroughfare Commercial, Precise Plan (CTP) to Central Commercial, Precise Plan (CCP). SUPS 04-07; Consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of an office commercial/multi-family residential mixed-use project at 1030 and 1034 Broadway within the Southwest Redevelopment Area. Background: Jeff Steichen reported that the proposal is to amend the zoning map, rezoning 1.2 acres at 1030 and 1034 Broadway from CTP to CCP, and a Special Use Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - June 16, 2004 Permit to allow the construction and operation of an office commercial/residential mixed-use project at the same location. Mr. Steichen indicated that the main reason for requesting the rezone is because the CT zone does not allow a mixed-use project, whereas, the CC zone does allow this type of use sUbject to the approval of a Special Use Permit. One of the goals of the City's General Plan is to promote the development of mixed-use projects along portions of Broadway. The project proposes that the on-site parking be reduced by four parking spaces; this will be made up by considering four of the required office/commercial parking spaces as shared spaces. These 4 spaces will be available by guests of the residential units, during off-peak hours. Regarding the Special Use Permit; the proposal consists of 5,000 sf of office use, facing and closest to Broadway, as well as 30 condominium units. In order to grant the Special Use Permit, the project must meet the density requirements as set forth in the R-3 zone. A total of 43,395 sf are required for the density being proposed; the project has slightly over that amount, therefore, the proposed 30 units comply with this density requirement. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 04- 01/SUPS 04-07 recommending adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the project in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions and regulations contained in the City Council Ordinance and Redevelopment Agency Resolutions. Commission Discussion: Cmr. Hall asked for clarification on the justification for a 35 foot building height that is being proposed, as oppose to the 28 foot height limit in the R-3 zone. Mr. Steichen responded that the R-3 standard does have a 28 foot height limit, however, there is another section that allows up to three stories (35 feet) based upon certain findings. Upon review of the project, the Design Review Committee found that the bulk, mass and proportion of the structure is compatible with the site and in scale with structures in the surrounding area. Cmr. Horn inquired if staff received any other opposition to the project beside the letter that was included in staff's report. Mr. Steichen responded that no other opposition was received, verbal or in writing, other than the one letter received from Mr. Fields expressing privacy concerns. He Planning Commission Minutes - 3 . June 16, 2004 further noted that staff spoke with Mr. Fields and informed him that the project was going to be modified with some additional architectural features, removal of some tot lots and a change in the fence, which appeased Mr. Fields's concerns. Public Hearing opened and closed. MSC (O'Neill/Cortes) (7-0) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 04-01/SUPS 04-07 recommending adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the project in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions and regulations contained in the City Council Ordinance and Redevelopment Agency Resolutions. Motion carried. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 04-51; Conditional Use Permit for a church and a daycare facility located within an existing building. The site is located in the Planned Community (PC) Zone, with a General Plan Land Use Designation of Limited Industrial. Background: Caroline Young reported that the proposal is for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church and a daycare facility to be located at an existing building in the Eastlake Business Center District. This would be an expansion of the existing church use currently located on an adjacent parcel. The existing building is currently separated into three areas with no interior connection between the three areas. · Area 1 - Is occupied by a computer room, storage, staff office space and lounge and Sunday school classroom for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders during church services. · Area 2 - Is occupied by a meeting room, storage, office space, classrooms for high school students and toddlers during church services. · Area 3 - Is occupied by the sanctuary, kindergarten and preschool classrooms. In addition, a wrought iron fence and gate will be constructed in the rear of the property to enclose the proposed outdoor playground area, with play equipment that will be stored inside the building and brought out each day. The 182 parking spaces meets the minimum requirements in order to have a maximum 637 persons occupancy in the sanctuary for services during the weekends. During the weekdays, when the daycare facility is operating, the playground area will isolate up to 69 parking spaces, leaving 113 parking spaces which is beyond the minimum requirement of 99 parking spaces. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 04- Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - June 16, 2004 051 based on the findings and conditions contained therein to allow a church and a daycare facility located at 990 Lane Avenue. Commission Discussion: Cmr. Castañeda stated he would like the CUP to include language that ensures that the landscaping on the parking lot that will also serve as a playground area, be maintained. Cmr. O'Neill stated that the Eastlake Business District PC-1 allows daycare use for working people that were going to be within the business district, and inquired if the church was - piggy-backing on the daycare. Cmr. O'Neill further stated that although he supports the proposal, he is somewhat less sanguine about relinquishing tax revenue-producing commercial zoning to a non- profit use. John Schmitz responded that the church-use is not mentioned in the PC-1 regulations, therefore, in reviewing this proposal, staff utilized the regular zoning ordinance that allows churches in any zone by conditional use permit as an unclassified use; the daycare is an accessory use to the church. Public Hearing Opened. Mike Meeks, 1519 Via Hacienda, Pastor of Eastlake stated that the impetus for the expansion of services provided by the church is driven by the expressed needs of the community. Pastor Meeks also expressed his appreciation for the Commission's review of their proposal. Public Hearing Closed. MSC (Horn/Hall) (7-0) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 04- 051 based on the findings and conditions contained therein to allow a church and a daycare facility located at 990 Lane Avenue. Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 04-46; Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Wireless to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility at 1250 Olympic Parkway. Commissioner Hall recused himself from the dais. Planning Commission Minutes - 5 - June 16, 2004 Background: Ann Pease reported Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct and operate an unmanned wireless facility at 1250 Olympic Parkway at the Otay Ranch High School. A CUP is required for wireless telecommunication facilities exceeding the height limits within the Public/Quasi-Public Zone. The proposal consists of a total of six panel antennas with one 2 foot parabolic antenna co-located on an existing 74 foot light standard, along with an equipment shelter measuring 16' X 32'. The facility would be located at the northwest portion of the site adjacent to the existing playing field. There are existing Nextel and Cingular wireless facilities nearby mounted on existing light poles. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 04- 46 approving the proposed wireless telecommunications facility, subject to conditions therein. Commission Comments: Commissioner Cortes stated it was his understanding that the school district had sole jurisdiction on what goes on in their property and questioned why the Commission was considering this proposal. Furthermore, Cmr. Cortes understood that the process for wireless facilities had been streamlined and the majority of applications were now being processed administratively by Planning staff. Ann Pease responded that the City has jurisdiction over Conditional Use Permits for wireless facilities. Ms. Pease further clarified that, indeed, the process has been streamlined, however, the reason why the Commission is considering this proposal tonight is because of the height and the location of the facility in a Public Quasi-Public zone. Cmr. O'Neill stated he shared the same comments raised by Cmr. Cortes. John Schmitz clarified that anything that isn't directly related to the function of the school district in their educational endeavors, the City has considered such uses to be under the purview of the City. The this case, the provision of wireless service to the region; the City has jurisdiction over the discretionary review. Public Hearing Opened. Dave Stubblefield, Delta Group Engineering, representing Verizon Wireless, thanked the Commission and staff for their review of the project. Public Hearing Closed. Planning Commission Minutes - 6 - June 16, 2004 MSC (O'Neill/Castaneda) (6-0-0-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 04-46 approving the proposed wireless telecommunications facility, subject to conditions therein. Motion carried. DIRECTOR' 5 REPORT: Luis Hernandez reviewed the upcoming Planning Commission calendar and noted that the Joint GMOC/Planning Commission/City Council workshop will be coming up on June 23rd. ADJOURNMENT at 7:30 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting of July 7,2004. ~O - Diana Vargas, Secretary to Planning Commission ..·._·m___...._.,··.·_.___..