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Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m. Public Services Building
Monday~May 10 1993 Conference Room 1
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called toorder at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman
Kracha. Associate Planner Barbara Reid called roll. Members Present: Commissioners Hall, Kracha,
Ghougassian, Burrascano (Commissioners McNair and Myers arrived late, both with notice). Members
Absent: Commissioner Johnson (excused).
APPROVAL OF MINU'PES: MSUC (Hall/Ghougassian) (4-0) to approve the minutes of the April
12, 1993 meeting, corrected on page 2 Co delete indication that member Burrascano is a student at
SDSU.
NEW BUSINESS:
707 First Avenue -Fernando Neptune House
Associate Planner Barbara Reid reviewed the request by property owners Timothy and Norma
Natalia to have their house, located at 707 First Avenue, designated as a "Recognition Site" in
the Historical Register. Chair Kracha stated that without having the criteria for the
establishment of an historical site, he could not see taking action on this request, and asked that
staff bring the item back after providing members with the relevant criteria. Commissioner Hall
added that she had concerns regarding the chimney and porch additions and their impact upon
the character of the house; Kracha concurred, adding that he was also concerned about the
siding. Senior Planner Patrick Crowley provided background on the criteria used by various
juridictions to evaluate historic sites. Commissioner Ghougassian asked what benefits the owner
would obtain by an historic register listing; Mr. Crowley stated that benefits vary by jurisdiction,
and that to date, any benefits in Chula Vista would simply be psychic in nature.
-Commissioner Myers arrived at 6:10 p.m.-
Commissioners concurred that they had insufficient information with which to evaluate the
proposal, and directed staff to forward relevant information to members for the next meeting.
MSUC (HalllGhougassian) (5-0) to continue this item to the next meeting.
2. Review of Negative Declaration IS-93-24 -Street improvements and reconstruction, Broadway
between "[" and "L" Streets
Associate Planner Reid reviewed the project description and Negative Declaration IS-93-13 for
proposed right-of-way improvements on F3roadway, from "I" Street to "L" Street.
-Commissioner McNair arrived at 6:25 p.m.-
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Commissioners questioned the undergrounding of utilities as well as the replanting of trees and
other landscaping. Additional concerns noted included access to adjacent businesses during
construction, and the inclusion of handicapped access ramps.
MSUC (Ghougassian/Myers) (6-0) to accept Negative Declaration IS-93-13, with the
recommendation that staff include the following issues: handicapped access, access to adjacent
businesses, replacement of landscaping, and undergrounding of utilities.
3. Review of Negative Declaration IS-93-24 -Zoning Text Amendment for Automobile Auctions
in Che IP zone
Associate Planner Reid reviewed the proposed zoning text changes to allow automobile auctions
as a conditional use in the IP zone and related IS-93-24. She noted that each application would
be considered through the conditional use permit process on an individual basis. Commissioners
expressed concerns about the conditional use permit process in general, stating that they are
seldom monitored after issuance; there was also concurrence that CUPS should generally be
limited in time to allow for periodic performance review.
Commissioner Hall stated that this type of use should not be permitted near residential areas;
discussion ensued on potential areas (zoned IP) in which this use might be permitted. Ms. Reid
provided a copy of the General Plan for members to review, but stated that she did not have a
zoning map available which would locate the precise areas zoned IP. Chair Kracha stated that
the text amendment should include a requirement that subject CUPS be automatically reviewed
after one year; Hall expressed strong concerns regarding the negative effects of this type of
business on the areas in which they are located. Commissioner McNair agreed with this, and
also voiced concerns regarding the image presented by car auctions; she stated that she saw no
positive reason to attract this type of business.
MSC (HalUMyers) (4-2, Ghougassian, Hall, ~ McNair, Myers in favor; [3urrascano, Kracha
against) to deny Negative Declaration IS-93-24, based on the negative image presented by this
use.
4. Review of Negative Declaration IS-99-31 -Floor Area Ration (FAR) Amendment
Associate Planner Reid reviewed the proposed zoning tex[ amendment related to changes in City
floor area ratio requirements for single family homes.
Commissioners generally expressed mixed feelings; Kracha, McNair, and Ghougassian discussed
the benefits to homeowners in being able to expand existing homes rather than having to
purchase new homes when more living space is needed or desired. However, the potential for
a more dense neighborhood character was of concern. Member Hall felt that the proposed FAR
increase would promote a cramped feeling within residential neighborhoods, stating that there
is a need to preserve open spaces. She agreed, however, with the exemption for patio covers.
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-Commissioner McNair left the meeting ~u 7:30 p.m.-
MSF (Ghougassian/Burrascano) (3-2, Burrascano, Kracha, Ghougassian in favor; Hall, Myers
against) to accept Negative Declaration IS-93-31.
Motion (Hall) to maintain current 45% TAR requirement, but approve exemption of patios and
porches; moCion died for lack of a second.
5. Review of Planning Commission Agenda for Mav 121993
Ms. Reid reviewed the Planning Commission May 12 agenda for commission members. She
also noted that Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid had advised that the RCC special
meeting of May l9 had been cancelled.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Commissioner Ghougassitu~ advised that he would not be able
to attend the scheduled May 24 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: MSUC (Myers/Hall) (5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p. m.
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Patty Nevins, Recorder