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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1989/08/21MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chala Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 Monday, July 17, 1989 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Fox City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Fox, Stevens, Hall, Ray and Chidester. Absent: Commissioner Waller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was MSP (Ray/Hall) to approve [he minutes of July 10, 1989. NEW BUSINESS: A. Item B of the agenda was moved up as the first item. Chidester reported on the Sunbow EIR. There were difficulties experienced on Telegraph Canyon Road with the sewer line, however the problem will be resolved. Guest speaker, Tim Kruer of the Sunbow project, answered questions regarding the sewer system. It was mentioned that Otay Ranch is entering its own agreement with the Water District. Project was put into motion for water tanks. Comments were made on the alternative of Greg Rogers Park. Extensive grading was mentioned on the EIR, however, upon seeing the property, Chidester did not believe it would be as much as was described. As traffic will be increased, there needs to be improved roadways to anticipate the growth. Kruer commented further on the building, open space, schools, and other concerns. Kruer described the proposals for the park land and expansion with projects. Biology aspects of the EIR were also discussed, along with alternatives. Aside from some of the concerns, the EIR met its requirements. It was MSP to approve the EIR as presented (Chidester/Hall). B. Chairman Rowe has withdrawn his position from the Commission. It was MSP (Hall/Stevens) to nominate Bob Fox as Chairman. It was MSP (Fox/Hall) to nominate Jim Stevens as Vice-Chairman. One vacancy presently remains on the Board. C. The Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of July 19, 1989 was reviewed and included the following: 1, Sunbow EIR - already discussed. 2. SPA II of Rancho Del Rey was previously discussed, however the final EIR was brought up. Assignments for the EIRs were made for the meeting on Monday, July 17th. Salt Creek I - Jim Stevens; Lower Sweetwater EIR - Barbara Hall. Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: Staff reported on an upcoming workshop entitled "Conflict of Interest Workshop." This will be held on Friday, July 28, 1989. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Fox. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES Barbara Taylor MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 Monday, July 24, 1989 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairman Fox. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Stevens, Hall and Chidester. Absent: Commissioner Waller, Ray. There were no minutes to approve. NEW BUSINESS: A. Commissioner Stevens commented extensively on his written report of the Salt Creek EIR 89-6. Comments and questions were answered by Jim Harter of the Baldwin Company regarding open space, the amount of building, parks, etc. After review and discussion, it was determined that the EIR met CEQUA requirements, but should have provided more information as to why the property was to be changed dramatically. It was originally proposed to be commercial, but now will be mostly residential. Mr. Harter answered questions posed by the board. It is noted that Proposition V is not affected by the Planned Community. Concerned was expressed with Baldwin's amendment of General Development Plan and its update as there were inconsistencies between the original and proposed uses of the property. It was MSP (Stevens/Chidester) that the EIR be certified as adequate. B. The Lower Sweetwater EIR-89-7 was presented by Barbara Hall. 200 units on 18 acres is being proposed. There is much opposition to this project by residents in the area. It is noted that the General Plan called for park and open space for the area. If the project proceeds, parts of [he KOA Campground located adjacent to the proposed site may be eliminated. Other sites were suggested. Adverse impacts in the EIR showed liquefaction of soil could occur in the event of an earthquake, noise barriers would be required, crowded schools already exist and violation of the Controlled Growth Initiative Ordinance. It was moved and seconded (Hall/Fox) to approve the EIR as presented, however an alternative should be considered; 2 ayes, 2 nos, motion failed. Further discussion followed. A suggestion was that the mobile home be moved to alternate sites 3 and 7 due to unstable land, potential earthquake and flood danger. It was moved and seconded (Chidester/Hall) to certify the EIR with the provision that the area remain open space. After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Fox/Hall) that the Lower Sweetwater F,IR project be denied for a redesignation of open space and parkland for high density usage; motion carried. Barbara Hall to appear at the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 26 to defend the position of the Resource Conservation Commission on the Lower Sweetwater EIR. Page 2 C, Items for the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of July 26, 1989 were reviewed and included the following: 1. Draft Environmental Impact Report EIR-89-7, Lower Sweetwater Valley, no action taken. 2. Draft Environmental Impact Report EIR-89-6, Salt Creek I, no action taken. 3. PCS-89-6 - Consideration of Development Agreement for Woodcrest Terra Nova Associates, no action taken. 4. PCS-88-3, Development Agreement for Eastlake Greens, no action taken. 5. Extension of P-79-013 and PCC-86-34M of auto recycling yard of Marquez, no action taken. 6. Consideration of Bonita Corporate Center at 3965 Otay Lakes Road, no action taken. OLD BUSINESS: Commissioner Stevens requested that the board receive CEQUA findings and Council comments after they are adopted by Council. Chairman Fox requested for the next agenda a review of RCC by-laws and the purpose of the commission. Members should come prepared with input. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Fox at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES -~ Barbara Taylor