HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1992/03/23MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
Monday, March 9, 1992 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by
Chairperson Hall. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll.
Present: Commissioners Ray, McQuade, Kracha. Absent: Johnson, Ghougassian.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The approval of minutes was postponed until a quorum to vote
on the minutes was present.
1. Martin Miller, Planning Department, requests RCC review the Historical District Report.
He introduced Pat Crowley, AIA, to make the presentation of the study for the concept
of Heritage Row, Heritage District. Of the four options, he recommends the creation
of an historical district by use of the planning zone. A task force will also be created
for input. It is requested that RCC review and comment on one or more of the
alternatives and report at the next meeting.
(Fox arrived at 6:15 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved and seconded (Fox/McQuade) to approve the
minutes of the meeting of February 24, 1992 with one correction under No. 1, paragraph 2,
third sentence to read: "Athena Bradley further stated there will not be atrash-to-energy
burning plant in the RMD zone." Motion passed, 4-0-1 (abstain: Ray).
2. Review of Rohr Master Plan Negative Declaration IS-92-18. John Ray was excused
from discussion due to conflict of interest as he is a Rohr employee. Diana Richardson,
who prepared the initial study, presented an overview of the project. Others present to
answer questions included the project manager from the City, Starboard Development,
project planner, architect and City traffic engineer.
Fox -questioned the impact of traffic circulation, [he acceptable level of service and
mitigation measures taken to comply with threshold standards. It was explained that all
mitigations will be adequately met to an acceptable level of service. The use of glass and
ledges on the west side of the building will be used to assist the wildlife in that azea.
McQuade -questioned the noise level from freeway traffic, view, size and location of
the 90' building. A model of the site was exhibited to indicate the location of the main
building and to answer questions as to how it relates to the others on site.
Hall -regarding an exchange of park land, the Boazd was shown a map indicating the
part being removed and how it relates to the street alignment.
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It was moved by Fox, seconded by Kracha to rescind the previous motion to deny
approval of the Negative Declaration because of lack of information; motion passed 4-0-1
(abstain: Ray).
It was further moved by Fox, seconded by Kracha, to recommend adoption of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration; motion passed 4-0-1 (abstain: Ray).
A special thanks was given to Rohr and those present who clarified and answered
questions for the board.
(John Ray returned).
3. Duane Bazzel, Planning Department, presented the Salt Creek Ranch Water/Air Report.
The transit corridor will include bus service and a [emporazy "Pazk & Ride" within the
project, subject to approval of the Parks and Recreation Department. A small
commercial area is being recommended on the adjacent Rancho San Miguel property.
Reclamation facilities will be located on the Otay Ranch. It is noted that Staff worked
with the developer on the project.
McQuade questioned the 1.4 million gallons of water expended per day. Disapproved
of the increase in water and traffic.
It was moved by Fox, seconded by Ray to recommend approval of the Salt Creek Ranch
Air Quality and Water Conservation Plan; motion passed 4-1 (no: McQuade). Staff will
further provide the Growth Management Plan Report to RCC as it pertains to Water/Air
Quality reports.
4. Public Hearings on Draft EIR's: Fox remarked on the RCC holding public hearings on
EIR's. Kracha commented that RCC should not have to review EIR's because of
unnecessary duplication of effort, as others within the City already review them.
According to the ordinance, it is not necessary. Fox recognized it is still under their
purview to call public meetings.
Kracha requested that for an agenda item next meeting, the city attorney and director of
planning explain the necessity of reviewing EIR's. It was suggested Will Hyde, who
began the Environmental Conservation Commission, and perhaps others who authored
and supported the original commission be invited.
It was MSUP (Hall/Fox) to table this item to the next meeting with possible speakers
available for explanation.
5. Fox questioned when the flooding item will go on agenda. Doug Reid reported that the
Engineering Dept. is presenting a report on the flood problems, specifically on G Street.
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He further reported that the Deputy Director for Public Works have no plans to convert
or upgrade city vehicles to natural gas as the cost is excessive. Police vehicles years
ago, however, used alternative fuels.
6. Items for [he Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of March 11, 1992 were
reviewed and included the following:
• Public Hearing PCM-91-04, Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan: No action by
Commission.
• CEQA Findings, Salt Creek Ranch SPA: No action by Commission.
• Tentative Subdivision Map, Salt Creek I Condos: No action by Commission.
• CUP PCC-92-30: No action by Commission.
• Draft of City Council Sign Modification: The draft was too restrictive; no action
by Commission.
STAFF REPORT:
Schedule of regular meetings for the year was handed out.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Fox - 2nd request for the flood report on G Street to go on agenda.
John Ray -recent absences were due to work conflicts.
McQuade will be absent next meeting.
Kracha -The working group for Economic Development Commission says that some
Project Area Committees for redevelopment districts (Otay, Montgomery, Sweetwater,
etc.) were supposed to be implemented for three years. Some have been in place for 15
years and are given a one year phase-out.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was MSUP (Ray/Fox) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Hall
at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Barbara Taylor