HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2007/06/13
MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
6:00 p.m.
June 13, 2007
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL / MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Members Present:
Felber, Vinson, Moctezuma, Bensoussan, Tripp, Clayton,
Spethman
Absent:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION: No public input.
6:14:46 PM1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 06-42 / PCZ 07-02; Consideration of the following
applications filed by St. Rose of Lima Parish for 3.9
acres located at the northeast corner of Third Avenue
and H Street:
a. PCC 06-42; Consideration of a Conditional Use
Permit for the renovation and expansion of an
existing church campus.
b. PCZ 07-02; Consideration of a Rezone Application to
establish Precise Plan Modifying District (P) for the
underlying Apartment Residential Zone (R-3), and
adopt Precise Plan Guidelines for the subject
property.
Staff recommends that public hearing be opened and continued to June 27,2007.
MSC (SpethmanNinson) (7-0) to continue public hearing to June 27, 2007.
Motion carried.
6: 16:01 PM
2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 07-60; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow live entertainment and the sale of alcoholic
beverages in conjunction with the full-service restaurant
at 2230 Proctor Valley Road, Suite B-102 and B-103.
Background: Caroline Young reported that the Zoning Administrator approved a
Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of the proposed restaurant and the sale
of beer and wine, that is scheduled to be open in July. The SPA plan allows the
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administrative approval of a Conditional Use Permit for restaurants serving beer and
wine, but without a bar or live entertainment. The approved hours of operation with
the sale of beer and wine is Sunday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and
Friday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 :30 a.m. The applicant is requesting to add live
entertainment and a full service bar and modify the hours of operation to have the
restaurant stay open later on Wednesday and Thursday.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
approving PCC 07-60 to allow live entertainment and the sale of alcoholic beverages
in conjunction with the full service restaurant at 2230 Proctor Valley Road, Ste B-102
and B-103, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
6:56:46 PM
Public Hearing Opened.
6:57:09 PM Marco Polo Cortes, applicant's representative disclosed that he had
spoken by phone individually with each Planning Commissioner. Mr. Cortes assured
the Commission that Time Out Sports Bar and Grill will be a neighborhood restaurant
with a full menu and will not be turned into a bar/night club. Mr. Cortes is available to
answer any questions or concerns from the Commission
6:58:28 PM Cmr. Spethman inquired if they planned to have security on the
premises.
6:58:40 PM Mr. Cortes responded that they will have three off-duty officers as
security during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to closing time.
6:58:51 PM Cmr. Bensoussan stated that in light of the fact that the applicant is
requesting that live music and dancing be allowed, Condition of Approval #8 of the
Planning Commission Resolution, in her opinion is ambiguous because it reads,
"...There shall be no live entertainment such as dancing".
Staff clarified that there shall be no dance performancers allowed.
7:04: 15 PM Cmr. Clayton asked for clarification on whether the total restaurant
seating capacity is 95 or 79 when taking into account the removal of 4 tables to
accommodate room to make a 152 sf dance floor.
Ms. Young responded that once the 4 tables are removed, it would reduce the
capacity to 79 seats, however, the maximum occupancy is determined by the Fire
Marshal at the time the building permits are issued.
7:05:14 PM Cmr. Spethman stated he sees no need to further elaborate on the
language of Condition #8, and is satisfied with its clarity that there will be no live
dancing entertainment, Le. a dance review. Cmr. Spethman stated he supports the
proposal as presented subject to a review in six months and language addressing
the requirement to have on-site security, which the applicant has already stated there
will be.
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7:06:33 PM Cmr. Moctezuma has no problem with tightening up the language
regarding the live dancing entertainment, and she would also like to clarify that the
security with remain until all patrons have left the premises.
7:08:34 PM Cmr. Felber questioned if the applicant would be willing to work with the
Police Department in establishing a cap on the number of calls for service.
Mr. Cortes responded that he could not support this for the reason that there will be a
total of four restaurants in that shopping center that have a beer and wine license.
They way the ABC operates, is that they look at the census tract and they determine
the crime based on the total calls for service in that census tract, therefore, they
could be bunched in for something over which they have no control.
7: 1 0:25 PM Public Hearing Closed.
7:10:52 PM Cmr. Bensoussan stated that this type of venue is needed in this area,
not only so that patrons don't have to drive a distance elsewhere, i.e. downtown San
Diego, but also for safety considerations in reducing potential drunk drivers from
driving long distances. Cmr. Bensoussan also supports the hours of operation, with
last call and end of entertainment being at 1 :00 a.m. and closing of the establishment
at 1 :30 a.m.
7:13:52 PM Cmr. Vinson stated he could support the proposal with clarification on
the Conditions of Approval that they state in writing the following:
· That no live dancing performers shall be allowed
· That there will be security provided 30 minutes after end of closing
· That the last call and end of live music end at 1 :00 a.m. and closing at 1 :30 a.m.
· That there shall be no speakers in the patio area
7:14:53 PM Cmr. Tripp concurs with the previous statements that this type of
entertainment venue is needed in this area and can support the project as
conditioned with the caveat that it come back to the Planning Commission after a six-
month period.
7: 18: 12 PM Cmr. Bensoussan noted that Condition #10 states that the CUP is
subject to review six months after the date of approval by the Zoning Administrator.,
and asked for clarification on the Commissions' wishes to have it come back to the
Planning Commission and not just the Zoning Administrator. Furthermore, Cmr.
Bensoussan recommended that the six-month period be extended to nine months
because it would give a more accurate picture of the restaurant's operation since it
takes a few months for new businesses to get established and for people to find out
about them.
7:19:31 PM MSC (BensoussanlTripp) (7-0) that the Planning Commission adopt
the resolution approving PCC 07-60 to allow live entertainment and the sale of
alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the full-service restaurant, with the
following additional conditions of approval:
· That Condition #1 be modified to read that the hours of operation are
Sunday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Wednesday through
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Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 a.m. last call and end of live music entertainment
with closing time at 1 :30 a.m.
. That security be provided 30 minutes after closing
. No speakers allowed outside in the patio area
. Clarify the language on Condition #8 stating that there will be no live dance
performers allowed
. That Condition #10 be amended to read that there will be a 9-month review
by the Planning Commission instead of a 6-month review by the Zoning
Administrator.
Motion carried.
7:27:26 PM
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS 06-13; Consideration of a Tentative Subdivision
Map known as Napa Place, Chula Vista Tract 06-13 to
subdivide 1.7 acres at 445 First Avenue into nine (9)
Single Family Residential lots and one (1) common
lot containing the private access road and guest
parking.
Background: Caroline Young, Project Manager gave an overview of the proposal
as presented in the staff report.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 06-
13, recommending that the City Council, 1) adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration IS
06-20; 2) approve the proposed Tentative Subdivision Map known as Napa Place,
Chula Vista Tract 06-13 allowing to subdivide 1.7 acres at 445 First Avenue into nine
Single Family Residential lots and one common lot containing the private access
road and guest parking.
Commission Comments:
7:32:20 PM Cmr. Spethman inquired if the Fire Department is satisfied and signed-off on
approval for this proposal based on emergency vehicles being able to maneuver and
have access to that area.
Ms. Young responded that there is a requirement for "hammer-head" lots be a
minimum of 90 feet long; this particular lot exceeds that length, therefore, the Fire
Department has no problem with it. Additionally, the applicant shall provide a private
fire hydrant at the hammerhead in accordance with the Fire Department
requirement.
Cmr. Felber asked for further clarification on the rationale for having the phone
intercom system for the entry access gate be located on the passenger side of the
driveway and not the drivers side.
Ms. Young responded that the entry road is only 26 feet wide, and having the
intercom system located in the center of the road would restrict access for
emergency vehicles, therefore, the intercom would be located on the right side of the
curb on the passenger's side.
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7:37:34 PM
Cmr. Tripp noted that in several instances, the staff report talks about private streets,
roads and improvements, and also noted that Condition #22. under CC&R's stated
that, ".... No private facilities shall be requested to become public...". Cmr. Tripp
asked if private improvement are required to be constructed to public standards.
7:39:28 PM
Silvester Evetovich, City of Chula Vista Engineer, stated that the City has different
standards for private and public streets, but mostly in terms of width and volume
capacity. Private streets will be constructed structurally sound, but not necessarily to
public street standards because of lesser traffic. That is why the HOA is required to
maintain the private infrastructure because its not up to City standards, therefore, the
City is not required to maintain it.
7:51 :01 PM
Fernando Orvananos, developer and Tony Ambros, Planner with Burkett and Wong
Engineers stated they've been working on this project for approximately two years.
Mr. Orvananos also indicated that although the market conditions at this time are not
optimal, they plan to move forward on developing the project in the coming year; they
indicated they were available to answer any questions.
Cmr. Spethman asked the applicant if once he subdivides the lot does he intended to
build individual homes on each of the nine lots or does he intend to sell the lots
individually so that the new owner can build their own custom home.
City Attorney David Miller reminded the Commission that what they are considering
tonight is the Tentative Subdivision Map and not what may, or may not potentially be
built there in the future.
8:01 :28 PM
Cmr. Tripp stated that in light of the City Attorney's previous comment, he noted that
the staff report and presentation included the approval of a gated entry, therefore, he
asked what relation does the gated entry have to do with the Tentative Subdivision
Map approval.
Mr. Miller responded that within the Tentative Subdivision Map there are several
conditions related to the infrastructure, but nothing related to buildings that would
commit the developer to build on those pads. Once the property is subdivided, the
developer could decide to sell the lots and not build on them, however, the
infrastructure is what is being required, and the Commission tonight would be making
a determination on the Map and entry gate.
8:04:28 PM MSC (Spethman/Clayton) (7-0) That the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution PCS 06-13, recommending that the City Council, 1) adopt
Mitigated Negative Declaration IS 06-20; 2) approve the proposed Tentative
Subdivision Map known as Napa Place, Chula Vista Tract 06-13 allowing to
subdivide 1.7 acres at 445 First Avenue into nine Single Family Residential lots
and one common lot containing the private access road and guest parking.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS 06-04; Consideration of a Tentative
Subdivision Map to subdivide 1.628 acres into
twenty-four (24) condominium units for
individual ownership at 1419 Tobias Drive.
{Quasi-Judicial}
8:05:50 PM Background: Ann Pease, project manager reported that the proposal is to
consider a Tentative Subdivision to convert an existing 36 year old apartment complex
into 24 condominium units for individual ownership. When the DRC first reviewed the
projects, it was much dated and in need of improvements both exterior and interior.
When final DRC approval was granted, it was a much improved, attractive and up to
date complex. There is a proposed new landscape plan providing 796 sf of open space
per unit. Additionally, two parking spaces are provided per unit and storage space
above what is required by Code is provided on the balcony and inside each unit.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCS 06-04
based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein, recommending
that the City Council approve the Condominium Tentative Map.
Public Hearing Opened.
8:13:30 PM
Bruce Taylor applicant on behalf of the owners stated he was available to answer
questions.
Cmr. Felber asked how old is the roof on the units, and what types of incentives are they
offering to existing tenants.
Mr. Taylor stated the roof is three to four years old. They are offering existing tenants
the first right of refusal to purchase those units. As far as financial incentives, they've
not discussed that, however, most likely they would be open to discussing assisting
tenants with their relocation expenses.
8: 15:44 PM
Cmr. Bensoussan noted that the renovation of the units is extensive and it would appear
that the tenants who plan to buy their unit would need to vacate the premises in order for
the renovation to take place; she asked how the developer intended to address this
situation.
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Mr. Taylor stated that in effect, the premises would need to be vacated for the renovation
project, therefore, they would hope to be able to phase the remodel and relocate those
tenants who wish to purchase into another unit that has been vacated.
Public Hearing Closed.
Cmr. Bensoussan stated that she is please with the extensive renovation that will take
place to make it an overall very attractive complex, and commended the applicant for
going above and beyond in meeting all of the parking, storage space, and open space
requirements. In her opinion, this is a prototype for condo conversion projects because
it is upgrading the housing stock and improving the surrounding community, instead of
just slapping a coat of new paint and barely meeting the minimum requirements.
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8:19:14 PM MSC (Clayton/Spethman) (7-0) that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution PCS 06-04 based on the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein, recommending that the City Council approve the Condominium
Tentative Map.
8:20:22 PM director's report.
. Jim Hare reported that a memorandum regarding The Taste of Italy has been
distributed to the Commission, simply reporting that there have been no
incidences, no causes, no calls, no code enforcement actions.
. Mr. Hare further stated that a survey is yet to be completed of the surrounding
neighborhood who came to testify against the restaurant because of the myriad
of quality of life impacts the restaurant was having on their community. If after
the survey is conducted it is determined that they are overall satisfied that the
concerns have been mitigated and properly addressed, staff will make a
determination at that time whether to proceed with scheduling a public hearing
for them to come before the Planning Commission once again for review.
. The Joint GMOC/Planning Commission/City Council meeting for June 21, 2007
has been cancelled. In lieu of that meeting, staff is proposing to use that meeting
date on June 21st to hold the Procedures Workshop for the Planning
Commission; confirmation on that workshop will be forthcoming.
Meeting adjourned to a regular Planning Commission meeting on June 27,2007.
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Diana Vargas :l
Secretary to the Plann ng Commission