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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1969/02/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA February 10, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date at 4 p.m., in the Council Chamber Civic Center, 276 Guava Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Members present were: Hyde, York, Chandler (arrived late), Rice, Adams, Stewart, and Putnam. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, City Attorney Lindberg, Junior Planner Liuag, Assistant Planner Lee and Assistant City Engineer Gesley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Rice-Adams) Minutes of the meeting of January 27, 1969, be approved, as mailed. Discussion - Request from Hazard Products Company for modification of conditional use permit conditions regulating signs Director of Planning Warren referred to a letter read at the meeting of January 27, 1969, from Hazard Products in which they requested that the sign restrictions imposed on their conditional use permit be eliminated and that the cut-out letters they presently have on the roof of their building be retained. Mr. Warren explained that they needed a conditional use permit to build at this location, 491C Street, because it was in the flood plain and also to permit outside storage. Since the permit was approved, Hazard erected both these cut-out letters on the roof and a V-shaped sign, both not approved by the City. They were requested to remove the signs, and the staff received this letter from them in which they also indicate their intent to erect a freestanding sign in the near future. They have removed the V-shaped roof sign. Mr. Warren remarked that there are no other requirements in the area by ordinance. Member Putnam asked if the existing signs met the Fire Code regulations. He felt there might be a violation here. Member Adams voiced his objections to the existing signs and asked when the freestanding sign will be erected. Mr. Pickering, representing Hazard Products, Inc., stated he did not know when they would get this sign, it may take a few months. Chairman Hyde commented that they have an attractive building there, and the Commission's only intent was to get a sign there that would enhance the community and thereby removing the objectionable signs presently on the premises. Mr. Hyde asked the staff to investigate as to whether or not there is a violation of any Code as far as the present signs go. Member York questioned whether the condition imposed restricting the signs was a valid one. -2- 2/10/69 City Attorney Lindberg indicated he was not present at the meeting in which the Commission imposed this condition; however, he felt the condition went beyond the scope of a conditional use permit in which the main purpose was to prohibit structures in a flood area. Member York declared that Hazard Products is taking its present position because they feel they are being pushed. Once this restriction is removed from their conditional use permit, they would put up a sign that would be adequate. Mr. York felt that Hazard should voluntarily remove the existing signs once the freestanding sign is erected. MSUC (York-Stewart) Remove this condition from the conditional use permit granted on August 7, 1967, Resolution No. C-67-17. Also, the staff be directed to investigate any infractions of the Code regarding the existing signs. During the discussion part of the motion, Member Stewart asked Mr. Pickering if they could set a target date as to when the freestanding sign would be erected and the others removed. Mr. Pickering stated it was impossible for him, at this time, to get them a definite date. Request by Chula Vista Electric Company for modification of sign regulations for car wash at 696 E Street (fronting on Woodlawn Avenu~ Director of Planning Warren submitted a plot plan noting the location of the car wash. He explained that the original plan was to utilize an easement from E Street for access with traffic exiting onto Woodlawn Avenue 150 feet south of E Street. Since then, the plan has been revised and they will now provide access from Woodlawn Avenue and exit onto E Street. The applicants had previously requested a 50 square foot flush sign; they are now requesting modification on this condition and wish to erect a 36 square foot freestanding sign. As to the colors--they are proposing yellow, red, and black--there is no color pattern in the shopping center, and therefore, the staff feels the sign is reasonable. Pictures of the proposed sign were passed around the Commission. Mr. Hesse, 658 Landis, one of the applicants, stated they did not know what kind of sign they were getting until it was delivered to them. Chairman Hyde questioned whether it would be appropriate to consider attaching the "D" zone to this area, since it is now beginning to develop a character. He is referring to the adjacent areas up and down that street and across the street where the trailer court is. Director Warren pointed out the various and different kinds of architecture in this area and asked the Commission to indicate which type they would like to adhere to. Chairman Hyde suggested the staff study this, delineate the area to be involved, and make recommendations on the type of architecture they should consider. -3- 2/10/69 MSUC (Adams-Rice) Approval of the modification of sign restriction for the car wash at Woodlawn and E Street for a 36 square foot freestanding sign, located at the 5 foot setback line, mounted 15 feet above the ground. The color scheme will be yellow, red, and black with a plastic face and non-flashing lights, sub- ject to the following conditions: 1. Such sign shall be non-flashing and non-moving. 2. Any additional sign to be placed on the building shall be subject to approval by the Planning staff. MSUC (Rice-York) Staff be directed to study the area involved, define boundaries for the extent of the area to be considered for the "D" zone, and make recommenda- tions as to what guidelines should be established. Request for approval of proposed building in a C-1-D zone at 535 H Street - Kingston, Laswell and Henry Director of Planning Warren submitted a plot plan noting the location, adjacent land use and zoning. He explained that the lot in question is 58' X 125', located on the north side of H Street between Fifth Avenue and Smith Avenue. The applicants are requesting architectural approval for a proposed one-story office building. In October, 1968, the Commission rezoned from R-3 to C-1-D the entire north si de of H Street between Smith and Fifth Avenue. Mr. Warren noted the proposed developments of these parcels and the type of architecture they will be using: The Home Federal Bank building on the corner of Fifth and H Will be of red brick, the proposed two-story office building for Kingston, Laswell and Henry, which the Commission approved in December, 1968, will be predominately of colonial red brick on all elevations. This proposed one-story office building will be of slump block material painted white and a flat roof. The staff has not attempted to identify this area with any of the adjacent areas but feel they are working with a uniform theme here. They are not suggesting that the architectural lines should be identical but felt the Commission should decide on what type of materials should be used and repeat these materials wherever feasible. The staff recommends approval of the building subject to certain conditions. Mr. John Kingston, one of the applicants, stated that Home Federal will be building on the two corner lots starting some time in March. It will be of red brick construction, which they call their "Monterey" style. As to the three lots on which they originally proposed their two-story office building, they have now leased this space to Denny's Corporation. This corporation will put in two enterprises here: Mrs. Butler's Pies, and Sam's Roast Beef. Mr. Kingston indicated that the architecture of these two proposed buildings will be in keeping with the red brick. As to this request for the one-story office building, they are requesting the approval of the slump block; they got this idea from the United California Bank building at the northeast corner of Fifth and H Street, which they consider an attractive building. In selecting slump block, they also considered the cost factor and the fact that signs would stand out better on this type of building. -4- 2/10/69 Director Warren stated that the staff does not want to dictate the style the architecture should take in this area, but would like a directive from the Commission in this regard. The Commission discussed the architecture of the Big Apple Shopping Center, the Broadway Center, and the proposed Home Federal Savings & Loan building, noting all were different. They noted that with the Home Federal building to be constructed on the two lots on the corner and the next two lots to be developed with the business enterprises of Mrs. Butler's Pies and Sam's Roast Beef, these four lots will be using red brick. The Commission concurred, however, that they had no objection to the applicant's proposal of slump block for this particular office building. MSUC (York-Adams) Architectural of the one-story office building using the slump block. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The type of signs to be used shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, prior to final inspection of the buildings. 2. The building shall maintain a front setback of 10 feet, to be land- scaped in accordance with a staff-approved plan. 3. There shall be an 8 foot wide sidewalk adjacent to H Street. City Attorney Lindberg suggested the Commission set up a resolution, to be worked out by the staff, to establish some type of theme for a harmonious design for this area. MSUC (York-Rice) Staff be directed to bring back a resolution setting up the criteria for the future development of the balance of this block; this would be used as a guideline under the "D" zone regulations. Request for approval of Home Occupation permit at 1204 Neptune Street - Heydt A letter was read from Mrs. Heydt requesting permission to perform puppet shows at 1204 Neptune Street, an R-1 zone. Director of Planning Warren explained that Mrs. Heydt has requested a home occupation permit, which was withheld because of the nature of the operation. The staff felt it would be detrimental to the residential neighborhood because of the increase in automotive traffic. Also to be considered are the fire regulations regarding the use of this home for this type of operation. Although the staff has received nothing in writing, they have indicated their opposition to such a use on the scale proposed. Mr. Warren then noted several other reasons why the staff opposes this type of operation as a home occupation. Mrs. Heydt, 1218 Neptune Street, the applicant, explained that she is purchasing this home at 1204 Neptune Street and asking the Commission's approval of its use as a puppet theatre. She has not been able to get the fire department inspector to come out and view the premises, since the family living there now refuses to move out. This neighborhood is heavily populated with children and it would be an ideal place to conduct these puppet shows. Mrs. Heydt cited a few locations in San Diego where they stage puppet shows: Balboa Park, one in Point Loma, etc., and said there were no places in Chula Vista for such an operation. -5- 2/10/69 Member Stewart asked if Mr. Heydt had checked with the Parks & Recreation Department for possible locations to conduct these shows. Mrs. Heydt declared that she had not; however, the Parks Department did turn down her request to conduct a class in which she would teach adults the art of puppetry. She added that she knows of no facilities in Chula Vista avail- able for the performance of these shows, and because of the small income derived from them, she would not be able to afford to rent a commercial building for such. Member York commented that there are a number of residences in commercial areas where she might possibly be able to conduct these shows and also live in the home; she might even explore the possibility of an R-3 zone where it is adjacent to a commercial zone. The Commission concurred that such an operation would not qualify as a home occupation, and suggested the applicant explore the possibilities of working out of Parks & Recreation and also to check with the Chamber of Commerce and persons interested in setting up a theatre of this sort. They all agreed that it is a worthwhile project and something Chula Vista should pursue. MSUC (Putnam-Adams) Denial of home occupation permit for the following reasons: 1. Traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, would be increased in the vicinity of the subject property. 2. Large numbers of people could be using a building designed as a residence not a theatre. 3. More than one person would have to be employed in the operation of such a facility. 4. The Fire Department is opposed to such a use on the scale proposed, based on fire and panic safety regulations. Consideration of proposal to sell certain parcels of City-owned property Director of Planning Warren noted the three parcels in question were: 1. The northeast corner of E Street and Corte Maria - zoned R-1. 2. The northwest corner of Third Avenue and Seavale Street - zoned C-l-D. 3. The northwest corner of Third Avenue and Kimball Terrace - zoned R-1. Mr. Warren commented that the proposed use for these properties have not been stated; however, the sale of the properties would not be in conflict with the General Plan. MSUC (Adams-Stewart) Recommend to the City Council that the sale of the three properties in question for private use would not be in conflict with the General Plan. -6- 2/10/69 Architectural consideration - Proposed relocation of dwelling from 444 Bmoadway to the southeast corner of Palomar Street and Tobias Drive Director of Planning Warren stated that a move-in application was received by the Building Department for a vacant lot at the southeast corner of Palomar Drive and Tobias Drive. The applicant will be moving a 3-bedroom, 1500 square foot concrete block house from 444 Broadway to this new location. Also a 20' X 20' two-car garage will be added to the east end of the house. The staff recommends approval of the proposal subject to the conditions delineated by the Building Department. Pictures of the building were passed around the Commissioners. Chairman Hyde questioned whether there was a deadline date imposed on such move-ins. Director Warren indicated this would be up to the Building Department; the Commission's only interest is in architectural compatibility, City Attorney Lindberg stated there is a deadline provision imposed by the Building Department. MSUC (Rice-Stewart) Recommend to City Council that the building would be compatible with the surrounding area based upon the standards delineated in Section 8.21. Also, that the relocation of building be approved subject to any other departmental requirements. Request from Division of Engineering to consider changing the name of the ~000 foot segment of Bonita Road, east of Hilltop Drive to "E" Street Director of Planning Warren submitted a plot plan noting the area in question. He explained that Bonita Road exists at two different locations, extending east from Hilltop Drive. In order to avoid confusion concerning future addressing in this area, the staff would recommend that this section--Bonita Road from Hilltop Drive, east to the intersection of the other segment of Bonita Road-- be renamed East "E" Street. The Commission's action to the City Council is advisory. Since there were no addresses on this segment of Bonita Road, no public hearing is needed for this action at the Commission level. City Attorney Lindberg confirmed this. MSUC (Rice-Stewart) Recommend to the City Council the change of name for that 1000 foot segment of Bonita Road east of Hilltop Drive to East "E" Street. Set for Hearing - Amendment to the zoning ordinance permitting split duplexes in the R-~ zone Director of Planning Warren stated that the staff has taken the directives of the Commission concerning split duplexes in the R-3 zone and put them in -- ordinance form. This is now ready for a public hearing. MSUC (Stewart-Chandler) Call a public hearing for February 24, 1969, to consider an amendment to the ordinance providing for split duplex construction in an R-3 zone, -7- 2/10/69 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Extension of Time - Convalescent Home - Southeast corner Fourth and Center Streets A letter was read from Mr. Eugene York, President of the Care & Retirement Enterprises, Inc., requesting a one-year extension of time on the conditional use permit granted for permission to construct a convalescent hospital at the southeast corner of Fourth and Center Streets (Resolution No. C-67-21). He stated that there have been changes in the State licensing requirements which will require them to redesign their facility. Director Warren commented that conditional use permit will have to adhere to the conditions of the plans which were submitted, and any modification of the permit will have to come back to the Commission for approval. Mr. Eugene York, the applicant, affirmed the fact that he will bring back to the Commission any modification of his plans. There will be changes to room sizes and windows which could possibly lead to the complete redesign of the building. MSUC (Adams-Rice) Approval of a one-year extension of time; subject permit will now expire on April 23, 1970. Member York abstained. Downtown and Broadway Association Chairman Hyde asked about the meetings held by the Downtown and Broadway Association concerning the sign regulations for the new proposed ordinance. Director Warren indicated he will have something to report to the Commission on either March 17 or March 24. ADJOURNMENT MSUC (Rice-Adams) Meeting be adjourned to the meetings of February 17 and 24. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~e~nie M. Fulasz ~ Secretary