HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1987/07/27MINUTES OF A RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
duly 27, 1987 Conference Room 1, Public Services Building 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Rowe, Vice Chairman Donovan,Commissioners Taylor,
Mitchell and Cameron
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hodson (Excused)
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Review Coordinator Reid
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Rowe called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: P1SUC Mitchell/Donovan (5-0) to approve the minutes
of June 15, 1987.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
The Commission concurred to consider items 2b through 4 at this time.
b. Status of Route 125 EIR
The Commission reviewed a map for the proposed freeway which extends
from the South Bay Freeway (Route 54) and Sweetwater Road in a south-
easterly direction to Otay Lakes Road. A center-line alignment for
the four-lane interim street is proposed which takes into considera-
tion the alignment of SR-125 through the approved Eastlake development,
the 69-inch San Diego aqueduct, and the proposed County Park north of
San Miguel Road, the Sweetwater River on the east and the Bonita golf
course on the west. Design alternatives, grading, relocating of homes,
etc., were discussed.
5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE) - None
6. STAFF REPORT
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid told the Commission that the historical
site recommendations will be discussed at the City Council Meeting on
July 28, 1987.
At this time a contractor presented some plans proposing minor modifications
which will require a building permit for the Chula Vista Woman's Club. They
included removing latticework, adding 2 casement windows which will match
existing windows on the west side, solid doors and the wall will be stuccoed.
MSUC Taylor/Rowe (5-0) approve the alterations with the consideration that the
window casements are compatible with the building.
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MINUTES OF July 27, 1987
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. EIR 87-1 - Rahcho del Rey SPA I
Chairman Rowe stated he had a conflict of interest with this project
and left the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Vice Chairman Donovan chaired the
remainder of the meeting.
Mr. Reid displayed a site utilization plan which illustrated the layout
of the parcels for SPA-I plan. The plan proposes the construction of
2201 residential units of mixed densities, 1 employment park, 2 community
facility parcels, 2 neighborhood parks, a community park, a school site,
and 7 open space parcels. The Commission discussed traffic circulation,
boundaries, density transfer maps, vehicular use studies, school sites,
equestian trails, impact on canyons, etc.
The County of San Diego has identified Resource Conservation Areas through-
out the County. These overlay zones are meant to draw attention of
planners and decision makers to the presence of unique resources. The
Commission requested that City Council direct the RCC to develop a Resource
Conservation Area for the City.
Commissioner Mitchell felt that EIR 87-1 does not address the impact on
traffic problems adequately.
MSC Taylor/Donovan to accept the EIR as following the guidelines.
The motion failed by the following vote to wit:
Ayes: Taylor, Donovan, Cameron
NAYES: Mitchell
ABSENT: Hodson, Rowe
ABSTAIN: none
7. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Donovan adjourned the meeting to a 4lorkshop P1eeting
on August 3, 1987 and Regular Scheduled Meeting on August 17, 1987.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR P1EETING
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
June 15, 1987 Conference Room 1, Public Services Building 5:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Taylor, Vice Chairman Donovan, Commissioners
Hodson, Mitchell and Cameron
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Hernandez and Rowe (Excused)
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Review Coordinator Reid
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Hodson/Mitchell (5-0) to approve the minutes
of May 18, 1987.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
EIR 87-1 - Rancho del Rey SPA I
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid told the Commission he would be
presenting this EIR at the Workshop Meeting of July 6, 1987.
Election of Officers - Fiscal Year 1987-88
Nominations were opened for the position of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Vice Chairman Donovan nominated Commissioner Rowe for Chairman and Chairman
Taylor nominated Commissioner Donovan for re-election as Vice Chairman.
There being no further nominations, Commissioners Rowe and Donovan were
elected by acclamation.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
EIR 87-2 - Otay Rio Business Park (Status)
EIR 87-4 - Bonita Plaza Apartments (Status)
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid noted that the final EIRs are
scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of June 24, 1987. The
contents and recommendations were discussed.
6. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE) - None
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7. STAFF REPORT - None
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting to a Dinner Workshop,
Workshop Meeting of July 6 and Regular Scheduled Meeting for July 13, 1987.
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN TAPE RECORDED. REFER TO TAPE #5-RCC-6/15/87
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