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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResource Conservation Commission mins 1993/05/10 " i I MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING ,...-.. Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Monday. May 10. 1993 Public Services Building 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 MINUTES: MSUC (Hall/Ghougassian) (4-0) to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1993 meeting, corrected on page 2 to delete indication that member Burrascano is a student at SDSU. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 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 A venue, 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 (Hall/Ghougassian) (5-0) to continue this item to the next meeting. 2. Review of Negative Declaration IS-93-24 - Street improvements and reconstruction. Broadway between IT' and "L't Streets Associate Planner Reid reviewed the project description and Negative Declaration 15-93-13 for proposed right-of-way improvements on Broadway, from "1" Street to ilL" Street. -Commissioner McNair arrived at 6:25 p.m.- ,-'''''_.~.",.".,_._...., J RESOURCE CONSERV A TIO~ COMMISSION -2- MAY 10. 1993 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 the 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 conCllrrance 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 (Hall/Myers) (4-2, Ghollgassian, Hall,. McNair, Myers in favor; Burrascano, Kracha against) to deny Negative Declaration IS-93-24, based on the negative image presented by this use. 4. Review of Negative Declaration IS-93-31 - Floor Area Ration (FAR) Amendment Associate Planner Reid reviewed the proposed zoning text 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. ~,~.-_.~ RESOURCE CONSERV A TION COMMISSION -3- MAY 10. 1993 -Commissioner McNair left the meeting at 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 % FAR requirement, but approve exemption of patios and porches; motion died for lack of a second. 5. Review of Planning Commission Agenda for May 12, 1993 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 19 had been cancelled. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Commissioner Ghougassian 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. ~~ ~VUvj Patty Nevins, Recorder __..........--'4..__