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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1971/11/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA November 1, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Stewart, Rice, Adams, Macevicz and Rudolph. Absent (with previous notification): Member Chandler. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee, City Attorney Lindberg, and Assistant Director of Public Works Robens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Rice-Rudolph) The minutes of the Planning Co~nission meeting of October 18, 1971, be approved as mailed. SUBDIVISION - Final map of Rancho Rios~ Unit No. 1 Director of Planning Warren reported that the final map for this 60 lot sub- division located south of Otay Valley Road, east of Rios Avenue, is in ac- cordance with the approved tentative map. The staff recommends approval subject to the pavement of fees and the furnishing of bonds, agreements, deeds, and easements as required by the City Engineer. MSUC (Macevicz-Rice) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the final map of Rancho Rios Unit No. 1. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont. l: VARIANCE - 644 Second Avenue - Request to create lot with less than required street frontage - John L. McCall Associate Planner Lee noted the location of the property proposed for division into two parcels with access to the rear lot by an easement from Second Avenue. This hearing was continued from the meeting of October 4 at the request of the applicant in order ti~at he might ascertain the interest of adjacent property owners in developing the rear portion of their lots by means of a dedicated street between Second Avenue and Del Mar Avenue. The applicant reported to the staff there is apparently no interest by other owners in the further develop- ment of their property. The Chairman declared the public hearing reopened. The applicant was not present and no one else wished to speak on the matter. The Commission was reluctant to take action without hearing further fro~a the applicant regarding his desires. MSUC (Macevicz-Rice) The public ~earing concerning request for variance to create a lot with less than require~ s~reet frontage at 644 Second Avenue be continued to the meeting of November 15 and the applicant be requested to attend the hearing. - 2 - 11/1/71 PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 105-115 Norttl Glover - Request to construct carpet warehou~ in I-L-F zone - Christensen Construction CorR. Associate Planner Lee reported that the applicant has requested a continuance of this hearing until November 15 ill order that their plans may be revised. MSUC (Adams-Rudolph) The public hearing on a request for conditional use permit at 105-115 North Glover be continued to the meeting of November 15, 1971. PUBLIC HEARING: CONUITIONAL USE PERMIT - 98 Broadwa~v - Request to locate, camper and trailer Sale~ in C-T zone James and Joseph Constantino Associate Planner Lee indicated the location for this request at the northwest corner of Broadway and D Street. He pointed out the adjacent zoning and uses noting that the proposed vehicle sales center would be compatible with other auto oriented businesses in the area. Mr. Lee enumerated the conditions for paving, landscaping and a zoning wall, which the staff recommends for approval of the request, tie advised that the applicant has raiseu a question concern- ing the possibility of having a 90 day period in v~hich to install landscaping and the zoning wall after opening the business at this location. This being the time and place as advertised the public hearing was opened. The applicanl; was present but stated he had nothing to add to the presentation of the request as made by Mr. Lee. ~o one else wished to speak and the pub- lic hearing was declared closed. Member Macevicz expressed the opinion that this is a suitable site for such a business if the applicant is ill agreement with the conditions as stipulated. He further felt the request for the 90 day period during which to install landscaping and the wall is reasonable. MSUC (Rudolph-Macevicz) Approval of a conditional use permit to operate RESOLUTIO~ NO. PCC-71-28 a retail recreational vehicle center, selling campers and vacation trailers, at 98 Broadway, subject to the following conditions: I. All areas used for vehicular parking, storage or circulation shall be paved in accordance with the standards for permanent paving. 2. The site shall be landscaped within 90 days from the date of this resolution. Specific areas and configurations of planters shall be subject to approval of tile Landscape Planner. 3. The landscaping shall consist of ground cover, 5 gal. shrubs and 15 gal. trees. All landscaping shall be in conformance with the Landscape Manual and irrigated with a sprinkler system. 4. The parkway area along Broadway shall be filled with concrete with provision for street trees. The parkway along D Street shall be turfed and street trees provided. All curb cuts not utilized shall be closed. - 3- 11/1/71 5. 15 gal. eucalyptus ficifolia and podocarpus elongata shall be util- ized as street trees. The three stake method of tree staking shall be utilized and irrigation shall be by a sprinkler system. 6. A zoning wall shall be constructed along the western property line and a fence along the northern property line within 90 days from the date of this resolution. 7. The applicant shall file a parcel map to consolidate the two parcels. Findings are as follows: a. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well- being of the neighborhood or the community. The site is well located near similar auto-oriented uses. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the i~ealth, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The zoning wall will provide adequate protection for adjacent residential uses and the landscaping will insure a pleasing effect from the public right of way. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. All code requirements shall be met. d. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any govern- mental agency. This use is in conformance with the General Plan. SUBDIVISION - Tentative Map of Candlewood Director of Planning Warren advised the Commission the City Council has now approved the tentative maps for Units 1 and 2 of E1 Rancho del Rey. The owner of a 20 acre parcel immediately adjacent to these units has filed this map for Can~lewood. This 20 acres was included in the 300 acre Planned Unit Develop- ment submitted by Otay Land Company, and their plans included the parcels not owned by them in an attempt to show the overall concept of development. For this particular parcel their plans called for a combination of cluster housing and single family lots ~ith some open space and a segment of the bicycle trail system. The map submitted for Candlewood did not respect that plan which had been approved and did not acknowledge the open space or trail system. The subdivider has asked for a hearing with the Commission to discuss development plans. - 4 - ll/1/71 Associate Planner Lee presented the proposed plans for Candlewood which consist of 88 single family lots and show the residential collector road moved to the south boundary of this parcel adjacent to the proposed park land. Mr. Lee displayed an aerial photo indicating the topography of the area covered by the Planned Unit Development and how the proposed open space relates to the natural topography. Mr. Lee reported that both school districts have indicated that agreements have not been reached with this developer for the provision of the necessary school facilities. While the resolution concerning the provision of public facilities requires that an agreement be signed prior to approval of the final map, the school districts have indicated that they would like to have a letter on file from the developer relative to their concurrence with the terms and that an agreement would be signed at the proper time. Mr. Lee also advised that the F.H.A. has raised three questions with regard to this development; these relate to transportation routes, noise from the proposed ~ Street highway, and the proximity of community facilities. The staff pointed out that development of this subdivision is contingent upon the development of Units 1 and 2 of E1 Rancho del Rey. Mr. Lee also reported on comments received from Wilsey and Ham with reference to realignment of the north-south street at the western boundary of this property, as well as the residential collector street running east and west. They also commented on the need for a sanitary sewer system to carry sewage from this development to existing sewer mains. They indicated their proposed lift stations have not been designed to handle the flow from this parcel. Mr. Lee then presented for discussion two schematic plans drawn by the staff to show a means of developing with single family lots and retaining some relationship to the proposed parks and open space. Mr. Lee advised it is the staff's reco~nendation that the proposed tentative map be denied or deferred and suggestions for redesigning the project be submitted to the subdivider. Member Rice asked if problems might arise from moving the north-south collector road from the location approved in the Planned Unit Development. Mr. Lee affirmed this would require an agreement from the Otay Land Company or an amendment to the Planned Unit Development. The Commission also discussed with Mr. Lee possible methods of providing sewer for the proposed development since it will be a considerable time before the sewer main is installed in Rice Canyon. Director of Planning Warren commented that he felt some explanation is needed from the subdivider as to why a map was filed which is not in conformance with the approved Planned Unit Development. J. R. Shattuck, Shattuck Construction Company, the applicant, reported that they have owned this property only a short time and were not aware fo the plans previously approved. He expressed concern over dividing this parcel between attached, or cluster type dwellings, and single family detached housing, since - 5- 11/1/71 that would necessitate two entirely separate sets of plans and different models for sales purposes. He felt 20 acres is not large enough to justify this; to divide the property into two types of housing would be economically infeasible. James Craig, 2611 Adams Avenue, San Diego, Civil Engineer representing Shattuck Construction Company, expressed the opinion that a parcel of this size could best be developed as a standard subdivision. He reported these plans were submitted in order to get the reaction and guidance from the Commission as to how this parcel can be developed and fit in with the overall development plan. He d!~cussed the street pattern which they had proposed, pointing out it would prowae good access for residents of this subdivision to tile proposed parks and to major streets. Concerning the sewer, Mr. Craig stated their preference would be to handle sewage from this development by gravity over to the E1 Rancho del Rey lift station; this would require tile cooperation of Otay Land Company regarding the elevation and capacity of their pumping station. The other alternative would be to provide another lift station on the Candlewood development. J. R. Shattuck questioned the amount of landscaping or improvements required in the dedicated park land and also what is a reasonable time for tile City to acquire tile park land that has been set aside by a developer. City Attorney Lindberg advised that the City is required to make an offer for acquisition of the park land at the time the final map is approved. The Commission discussed with the developer and staff members the possibility of designing a sewer system which does not intrude into the proposed park and open space areas. Due to the many problems discussed, the Chairman asked if the developer would agree to redesign the project to adhere to the suggestions made by the staff and Commission. Mr. Shattuck expressed concurrence. MSUC (Rice-Adams) The tentative map of Candlewood be referred back to the developer for redesign and further review by the staff to resolve the problems relating to boundaries, location of collector streets, better relationship to open space and park land, and design of a sewer system. Request for approval of pole sign in C-V zone and for reduction of side ~ard setback for pole sign - 222 Woodlawn - Pacific Sign Co. Director of Planning Warren indicated this request is for the Cavalier Motor Hotel which has frontage on both E Street and Woodlawn. Any freestanding sign in the C-V zone requires Planning Commission approval. This motel presently ilas a sign adjacent to E Street, and have requested pem~ission to locate a 30 sq. ft. sign, 13 feet iligh, adjacent to Woodlawn Avenue. Mr. Warren read the letter from the Cavalier Motor Hotel requesting the sign. He recommended that nothing other than a l0 sq. ft. directional sign be permitted. Clint Matthews, 4305 Vista Coronado Drive, Chula Vista, spoke of their need for this sign to identify their property entrance on Woodlawn since increased traffic will be coming from F Street. He also pointed out that the motel ad- jacent to them and the one across Woodlawn both have large freestanding signs. - 6 - ll/1/7t Corky Schauer, Pacific Sign Construction Company, spoke in support of this request for a freestanding sign and passed photos of other signs in the vicinity to the Commission. Member Macevicz expressed the opinion that the 30 sq. ft., 13 foot high, sign is needed for identification and direction on this side of the Cavalier Motel's property. Members Adams and Ri ce expressed agreement that this re- quest is reasonable. MSUC (Adams-Macevicz) Approval of the request for a freestanding pole sign, 13 feet high and 30 sq. ft. in area, for the Cavalier Motor Hotel adjacent to Woodlawn Avenue. Recommendation on Eischen's Vista del Rancho Road Annexation Director of Planning Warren advised this is a one lot annexation which was essentially approved previously but has been withheld by LAFCO pending the outcome of the Sweetwater Valley Annexation election. This property was connected to the City sewer line with the agreement that if the Sweetwater Valley is not annexed, this property would be annexed separately. The property is improved with a single family house and has been prezoned R-l-lO. MSUC (aacevicz-Rudolph) Recon~end to tile City Council the approval of Eischen's Vista del Rancho Road annexation. Recommendation on Whittington's Hilltop Drive Annexation Director of Planning Warren reported that Mr. Frank Whittington has requested annexation of one lot located at the northeast corner of Hilltop Drive and E1 Rancho Vista. The lot contains 19,000 square feet and is improved with a single family residence. It ilas been prezoned R-l-lO. MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) Authorize the staff to proceed witt~ the annexation and request that LAFCO grant a waiver in this case. Request for extension of time on conditional use permit for mobile home park - Allied Contractors~ Inc. A conditional use permit was granted in May, 1970 for the construction of a ~bile home park in Southwestern College Estates, Unit No. 7. A six-month extension was granted in May, 1971 to await F.H.A. approval of the project. This approval has riot been granted and the developer is requesting an ad- ditional six-month extension to complete arranging financing. MSUC (Macevicz-Rudolph) Approval of a six-month extension of time, to May, 1972, on conditional use permit for a mobile home park in Southwestern College Estates, Unit No. 7. - 7 - 11/1/71 Request to transfer variance at 194 H Street Director of Planning Warren recalled for the Commission a variance granted several years ago for the operation of a day nursery at the corner of Second Avenue and H Street, with a special condition that the variance would be effective only so long as the original applicants owned the property. Sub- sequently, the Commission did permit a transfer of ownership after conducting a public hearing, and in July, 1968, extended the variance for a period of five years or until the property is again sold, whichever comes first. At the time of the public hearing several people spoke in support of the request and there had been no complaints over the years. The present owners now desire to sell the property and business to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson, who would live there and continue to conduct the operation as it has been for the past few years. Mr. E. H. Johnson, 69 King Street, Chula Vista, confirmed that it is their intention to purchase this property and operate the day nursery as it has been in the past years. If possible, they would like to request an extension beyond the two years remaining under the present variance. City Attorney Lindberg advised that an extension of time beyond the two years would require a public hearing, whereas a change of ownership can be approved by the Commission without a public hearing. In response to a question by Memoer Macevicz, iqr. Johnson advised that the entrance driveway is on Second Avenue and the exit is on H Street. Mrs. Norvin Miller, 194 H Street, director and co-owner of the nursery school, advised that at the time H Street was widened, the two curb cuts and circle driveway ~ere installed which allows offstreet parking for five or six cars at one time. MSUC (Rudolph-Macevicz) Approval of the transfer of o~nership under the variance for operation of a day nursery at 194 H Street for the remaining period of time allowed by that variance. Council Referral - Bars in C-N zone Director of Planning Warren referred to the staff co~ents and the memo of Capt. Seiveno of the Police Department concerning the operation of bars in the C-N zone. This question was referred to the Commission by the City Council fol- lowing a hearing on an appeal of conditions of a conditional use permit for a restaurant facility with the incidental sale of beer in a C-N zone. Member Adams stated he felt the ordinance never intended there should be a bar in a restaurant in the C-N zone. He felt this could be controlled by the type of facility constructed, and there should be no bar with stools built in the facility. If the patrons sat at tables to order food and beer, the sale of beer would be incidental to the restaurant operation. Member Rudolph commented that even a restaurant requires a conditional use permit in the C-N zone and she did not feel the conditions should pe~nit the sale of alcoholic beverages. - 8- 11/1/71 Chairman Stewart expressed the opinion that "incidental sale" of liquor is established by volume. He requested comment from the City Attorney in this rega rd. City Attorney Lindberg reported that the sale of liquor in a restaurant comes under the regulations of A.B.C. which issues the license. He requested that this matter be continued to the next meeting in order that he might supply details as to those regulations. MSUC (Macevicz-Rice) Continue to the meeting of November 15, 1971, tile matter of regulating the incidental sale of liquor in the C-N zone. RESOLUTIONS - Commending former Commissioners James and Hillson MSUC (l.tacevicz-Rice) Resolutions be adopted and sent to former Commissioners James and Hillson commending them for their service on the Planning Commission. Commission Comments Chairman Stewart read an invitation from the First Assembly of God Church for the Commission members to attend their dedication service at 7 p.m. on November 22nd. Since this is the date of a regularly scheduled Commission meeting, regrets will be sent. Chairman Rice commented on the extent of deterioration of the parking lot at the Hilltop and Naples shopping center. The Commissioners agreed there is a need for stricter regulations to assure the upkeep of public parking lots. The City Attorney was requested to do some research on how this problem is handled by other cities and present the information at the next workshop meeti rig. ADJOURNMENT MSUC (Macevicz-Stewart) The meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m. to the meeting of November 15, 1971. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes, Secret~ry