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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1990/10/24 . . . , Tape: 315 Side: 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 7:00 p.m. Wednesdav. October 24. 1990 Council Chambers Public Services Buildinq ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cha i r Grasser Horton, Commi ss i oners Carson, Decker, and Tugenberg COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commi ss i oners Cartmi 11, Cas i 11 as, and Full er (with prior notification) STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Lee, Senior Planner Griffin, Associate Planner Barbara Reid, Contract Planner Mary May, Contract Planner Manganelli, Senior Civil Engineer Ull ri ch, Commun i ty Development Spec i a 1 i st Abbott, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER The pledge of all egi ance to the fl ag was 1 ed by Cha i r Grasser Horton and was followed by a moment of silent prayer in memory of Principal Planner Dan Pass. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chair Grasser Horton reviewed the composition of the Planning Commission, its responsibilities and the format of the meeting. ITEM I: (A) PCZ-89-M: REQUEST TO PREZONE 11.7 ACRES LOCATED SOUTHERLY OF LYNNDALE LANE, NORTHERLY OF EAST H" STREET, AND EASTERLY OF THE I-80S FREEWAY TO R-E-P - Cameo Development Company (B) PCS-90-06: REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 11.7 ACRES KNOWN AS LYNNDALE HILLS, CHULA VISTA TRACT 90-06, INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT - Cameo Development Company Chair Grasser Horton advised the applicant that there were only four Commissioners present and gave him the opportunity to continue the item to a future date. The applicant elected to proceed with the item at this hearing. Consultant Paul Manganelli gave an overview of the project and, using overhead project i on, i ndi cated the access road to the project. He stated a new road would be constructed along the alignment of the 60 wide easement for the most part. Page 2, Item Meeting Date 10/24/90 Mr. Manganelli stated the Planning Commission had previously approved a similar map for 17 lots. The map being considered now has 14 lots, with a minimum lot size of 15,000 sq. ft., the average lot size of 18,250 sq. ft., and the largest lot of 32,000 sq. ft. Consultant Manganell i said that staff recommended that should Commission approve the map, that two modifications be made: manufactured slope be incorporated into the open space lot; drainage ditch should be in the open space lot for maintenance. Staff recommended approval based on the findings contained in the staff report. Mr. Mangane 11 i stated there was a 1 etter of object i on also in the Planning Commission packet. the Pl ann i ng 1) that the and 2) the Commissioner Decker questioned the lot sizes if the land is included in the open space area as recommended. Mr. Mangane11 i stated that one lot would still be within the 15,000 sq. ft. category; however, the other two lots which are currently 15,000 feet would be reduced by 2,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Tugenberg asked if Open Space Lot 0 was to be fenced. Mr. Manganelli answered in the affirmative; it would be chain link fence. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Richard Lott, XINOS Enterprises, 9619 Chesapeake Dr., San Diego 92103, representing Martin Kolkey as civil engineer on the project, stated that the average pad size is between 8,000 and 10,000 sq. ft. Mr. Lott stated the Planning Commission had previously approved the project with a 17-lot design. The City Counc i 1 deni ed approval and requested 1 arger lots. The current design had reduced the number of lots from 17 to 14, and eliminated a short cul-de-sac. The lot sizes had been increased to 15,000 sq. ft. Mr. Lott also noted the need for off-site grading had been eliminated. Carlos Basande, 3112 Lynndale Lane, Chula Vista 92020, a resident in the area, stated he had sent a letter to the Commission against the rezoning. He felt the lots should be kept at 1 acre. Martin Kolkey, Cameo Development, 5125 Convoy Street, San Diego 92111, concurred with staff recommendations. Pat Mounts, 3855 Alta Lorna Drive, Bonita, was concerned with traffic. She felt there was a need for another access road. She asked if LAFCO had knowledge of the island this project created. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Consultant Manganelli, answering Ms. Mounts' question, stated that this project was contiguous to the City and, although this was a County island, a boundary was shared with the City and LAFCO had knowledge of the project. . . . Page 3, Item Meeting Date 10/24/90 Answering Commissioner Decker's query, Mr. Manganell i said the slope in the open space area was over 15 percent. Assistant Planning Director Lee noted that a church had been approved by the County in the area just north of Lynndale, which had been opposed by the City On the basis of the limited access. Mr. Lee noted that in the area immediately east of the project, the street had been stubbed out and physically could be connected to the Lynnwood Hills area. This had been objected to originally by the residents of the Terra Nova Subdivision. Commissioner Tugenberg felt the stub street should be opened up to benefit both communities. He recommended that in the future the street be opened to make easy access without having to access highway 1-805 or "H" Street. MSUC (Tugenberg/Decker) 4-0 (Cartmill, Casillas, and Fuller absent) that based on the Initial Study and comments on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, find that this project will have no environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-89-84. MS (Tugenberg/Decker) to recommend that the City Council approve the prezone and tentative subdivision map for Lynndale Hills, Chula Vista Tract 90-6, subject to conditions I through 32. Chair Grasser Horton asked if when the slopes are changed and the lots are graded, how the drainage would be handled. Senior Civil Engineer Ullrich stated the runoff should be lessened because the water would be picked up on the street and carried in a storm drain. Assistant Planning Director Lee asked that in Condition 19, the reference numbers be stricken. Commissioners Tugenberg and Decker agreed to the change in the motion. Commissioner Carson stated that her feelings had not changed. She felt there should be 7 lots instead of 14: she hoped the Council would stay with I acre lots. She would vote against the project. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3-1 Chair Grasser Horton, Commissioners Decker and Tugenberg Commissioner Carson Commissioners Cartmill, Casillas and Fuller THE MOTION FAILED. ITEM 2: REPORT: EASTLAKE GREENS DRIVING RANGE LIGHTING ADDENDUM TO THE EAST LAKE GREENS SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND EASTLAKE TRAILS PREZONE AND ANNEXATION FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-86-4 Page 4, Item Meeting Date 10/24/90 Associ ate PI anner Barbara Reid stated the addendum cons i sted of three parts: 1) Addendum to EastLake Greens SPA and EastLake Trails Prezone and Annexation Final Supplemental Impact Report which reviews noise, light and glare, hazardous materials and hydrology for the IS-hole golf course, clubhouse, and associated facilities; 2) the draft mitigation monitoring program; and 3) the EastLake Greens golf driving range and lighting report. Ms. Reid explained the effect of the I ighting on the surrounding areas. She sa i d the bas i c concl us i on of the addendum was that the light i ng system woul d offer state-of-the-art design for glare and would eliminate most of the negative association with illuminated sports facilities; however, there would be some sky glow. Commissioner Tugenberg asked about the light pollution on Mt. Laguna and Palomar. Commissioner Decker was concerned about the type of light to be used. The lighting consultant said there was a IS-mile zone and a 30-mile zone used by Palomar Mountain regarding the usage of lights. Laguna had the same concern. The project area was out of the zone limit. ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARING: PCC-91-14 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN I8-HOLE GOLF COURSE, A DRIVING RANGE WITH NIGHT LIGHTING, A 13,000 SQUARE ...- FOOT CLUBHOUSE WITH RESTAURANT, BAR, PRO-SHOP, RESTROOMS AND KITCHEN, AND A ONE ACRE FENCED MAINTENANCE COMPOUND WITH A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING, PROPOSED BY EAST LAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AT EASTLAKE GREENS. THE PRECISE LOCATION IS DEPICTED ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". Planning Consultant Mary May gave an overview of the project, locating the maintenance building, clubhouse, parking, and the driving range. Ms. May stated that the park i ng needs had been stud i ed and compared to other go 1f courses and found adequate for the facilities proposed. The hours of operation as proposed by the applicant were also to staff's satisfaction. Consultant May discussed the issue of private versus publ ic play, and stated that Parks & Recreation staff was reviewing EastLake's proposal for private versus public play and would have a recommendation at the City Council hearing. Planning Consultant May briefly reviewed the conditions which staff recommended if the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit. Chair Grasser Horton questioned the frequency of maintenance - how many days of the week. Consultant May answered it would be 7 days a week. Commissioner Tugenberg asked if private memberships would be offered from the start. Assistant Planning Director Lee answered the applicant has offered to guarantee the golf course would be open for public play for at least 18 months and memberships would be offered concurrently. . . Page 5, Item Meeting Date 10/24/90 Commi s s i oner Decker quest i oned whether the path around the golf course woul d remain publ ic after the golf course became private. Mr. lee stated the path was part of the overall path linkage system throughout the Eastlake development and would be open to the publ ic and dedicated as part of the required open space. Commissioner Carson asked under what conditions reclaimed water would not be used. Planning Consultant May answered that the majority of the gol f course would be using reclaimed water, except adjacent to the residential areas. Commissioner Carson asked that the conditions be worded to indicate the specific use of reclaimed water. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Curt Smith, Eastlake Development Company, 900 lane Avenue, Chul a Vi sta, said the golf course was irrigated 100% with reclaimed water with back-up systems by each putting green in case the greens started suffering from the reclaimed water. Potabl e water coul d then be used to fl ush the greens to get the salt out. Upon Commissioner Decker's query, Mr. Smith said there would be no direct lights into windows of residents near the golf course. He stated all lights were directed away from the residences. . Cha i r Grasser Horton was concerned with the noi se factoru of res i dents be i ng disturbed before 9 or 10 a.m. Mr. Smith answered that mowing of the putting greens had to be done every day before the golfers came. He also stated that there were disclosure statements for The Greens so when the homes were sold the buyers would be aware. Associate Planner Reid noted there would be a complaint log where all complaints would be registered and available to the City for review. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Decker commented there would be more than ample parking spaces for the golf course. MSUC (Tugenberg/Carson) 4-0 (Commissioners Cartmill, Casillas and Fuller absent) that based on the Addendum to the Supplemental EIR, find that this cond it i ona 1 use permit wi 11 have no s i gnifi cant env i ronmenta 1 impacts and certify the Addendum to the Supplemental ErR 86-4 for the Eastlake Greens project. MSUC (Tugenberg/Carson) 4-0 (Commissioners Cartmill, Casillas and Fuller absent) to recommend that the City Counc i 1 adopt a reso 1 ut ion approvi ng the conditional use permit for an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and associated facil ities as shown on attached Exhibit "B", subject to the conditions as outlined by the Consultant. . Page 6, Item Meeting Date 10/24/90 OTHER BUSINESS: Community Development Specialist Lance Abbott asked that the Commissioners forward any comments or questions regarding the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area EIR to the Pl anni ng Department wi th i n a week. He noted the meet i ngs were schedul ed for November 12 and 13 in order to close the pub 1 i c hearing process and certify conformance with the General Plan. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Assistant Planning Director Lee noted the November workshop was scheduled the ni ght before Thanksgi vi ng. The Commi ss i oners deci ded to cancel the workshop for November and the workshop on December 19 be a dinner workshop. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:15 pm. to a Special Business Meeting of November 12, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Nancy Ripley, 5~cre~ary Planning Commission 8543P