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MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
6:07:47 PM CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL I MOTIONS TO EXCUSE:
Members Present: Madrid, Felber, Bensoussan, Nordstrom, Tripp
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 8, 2006
MSC (Nordstrom/Madrid) to approve minutes of March 8, 2006 as
submitted. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCA 05-02; Consideration of an amendment to
various Sections of Title 19 to regulate fee-
based Check Cashing, Deferred Deposit,
Payday Advance and similar businesses.
Staff withdrew this item with the intention to return the matter to the
Planning Commission at such time as outstanding issues are adequately
reviewed.
6:13:41 PM 2. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCS 06-02; Consideration of application for the
proposed conversion of the existing 336-unit
Missions at Sunbow apartment complex to 336
condominium units for individual ownership.
LDM Sunbow, LLC. (Quasi-Judicial)
Staff recommends that public hearing be continued to April 26, 2006.
MSC (Madrid/Nordstrom) to continue public hearing to April 26, 2006.
Motion carried.
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6:20:34 PM
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC 06-06;
Use Permit
unmanned
facility at
Wireless.
Consideration of a Conditional
to construct and operate and
wireless telecommunications
1090 Apache Drive. Cin9ular
Background: Brian Catacutan reported that Cingular Wireless proposes to
construct a wireless telecommunication facility consisting of a 50 foot tall
monopine, supporting 12 panel antennas. The facility includes a 220 sf
shelter that will be designed to emulate the architectural features of the
existing building and will be adjacent to the monopine, both located behind
the existing parking lot.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt resolution
PCC 06-06 approving the proposed wireless telecommunications facility
subject to conditions contained therein.
Public Hearing Opened.
Darrell Daugherty, 6650 Lusk Blvd., Ste. B208, San Diego, CA, Cingular
representative stated he agrees with the conditions contained in the
resolution and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Public Hearing Closed.
MSC (Nordstrom/Tripp) that the Planning Commission adopt
resolution PCC 06-06 approving the proposed wireless
telecommunications facility subject to conditions contained therein.
Motion carried.
6:26:39 PM 4. PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC 06-22; Consideration of a five-year
extension of time to Conditional Use Permit at
Broadway Palomar RV Storage to operate a
storage yard for recreational vehicles at 1375
Broadway, within the S-94 Zone.
Background: Sydney Blanco, reported that the proposal is for a five-year
extension of a CUP for Broadway Palomar RV Storage, a recreational
vehicle, auto, and boat storage business. The previous CUP expired in
December 2005, but the applicant applied for the extension prior to the
expiration date. If granted, this extension would expire in April 2010.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
PCC 06-22 approving the CUP based on the conditions and findings
contained therein.
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Commission Comments:
Cmr. Tripp inquired if staff knew the duration of the lease agreement with
the SDG&E land.
6:31:49 PM
Public Hearing Opened.
Jorge Rodriguez, 726 Atwood Place, San Marcos, CA, owner, stated that
the same as with the CUP, they have been renewing their lease with
SDG&E every five years for the past 20 years.
Public Hearing Closed.
6:36:37 PM
Cmr. Bensoussan inquired if this land use is consistent with the new
General Plan Update.
John Schmitz responded that the General Plan designation is Open Space,
but the County zoning still applies. There is no intent in the near future for
the City to develop this as an Open Space area.
6:44:21 PM
MSC (Felber/Tripp) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
PCC 06-22 approving the CUP based on the conditions and findings
contained therein. Motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Jim Hare reported:
· Being in receipt of Cmr. Hom's letter of resignation
· There will be a joint Planning Commission I Housing Advisory Commission
meeting regarding the Draft Housing Element on April 19, 2006.
· There will not be a special Planning Commission meeting on May 3, 2006
· There will be a Special Planning Commission on May 31, 2006 to close the
public review period for the Eastlake Senior Housing Project DEIR
Elisa Cusato, Deputy City Attorney III introduced Michael Shirey as the newest
member of the Counsel team who will be sharing with her providing legal counsel
to the Planning Commission.
Commission Comments:
The Commission urged staff to ensure that the process has begun the fill the two
vacancies currently on the Commission, and suggested that perhaps Dan Hom
could be contacted to see if he would be willing to serve until such time that the
vacancies are filled.
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Cmr. Bensoussan inquired if staff knew when the Urban Core Specific Plan
DEIR would be coming before the Planning Commission. Cmr. Bensoussan
stated she is hesitant to schedule her vacation until she knows for sure what that
date is because she wants to make sure she is in town and available.
6:54:30 PM Meeting adjourned to a Special Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2006.
Submitted by:
Diana Vargas, Secretary to the Planning Commission