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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 4, 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, Chandler, Macevicz and
Rudolph. Also present: Director of Plannin9 Warren, Senior Planner Williams,
Associate Planner Lee, Director of Public Works Cole and Assistant City
Attorney Blick.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) Minutes of the meeting of September 8, 1971, be
approved as mailed.
PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.):.. VARIANCE - 2 Sandalwood Drive - Create 3 lots
without required street frontage - Bart Corporation
Director of Planning Warren reminded the Commission of the many continuances
granted on this hearing since it originally appeared on the agenda on June 7,
1971, the last at the request of residents who requested that a reminder of
the hearing date be mailed to all residents of the area. Associate Planner
Lee displayed a plat of the area and of the proposed division of the 1+
acre into three lots of ll,O00 sq. ft., 12,000 sq. ft. and 21,400 sq. ft. to
be served by a 20' wide private drive from the corner of Hilltop Drive and
Sandalwood Drive. The Traffic Engineer has indicated there is sufficient
sight distance at the corner where the easement joins the public street. It
has also been ascertained that the Chula Vista Sanitary Service will go in
on the private drive for trash collection. The applicant has also submitted
a new grading plan that retains over one-third of the existing trees on the
west end of the property.
Director of Public Works Cole discussed the drainage of this area which for-
merly flowed across the vacant property to the westerly side of Bonita Cove
subdivision. This development would intercept the majority of that drain-
age and carry it out to Sandalwood Drive via a ditch to be graded near the
southern and western boundaries of this property. Mr. Cole affirmed that
Sandalwood Drive will adequately carry the flow of water to Bonita Road,
thence to the Sweetwater channel. He also affirmed that the 6" berm
proposed to be installed along the private drive would take care of the normal
run off from this property.
Concerning sewer requirements, Director Cole advised that the most economical
way to serve the property at the end of Rogan Road (located above subject
property) would be to cross the subject property to reach the sewer line in
Sandalwood Drive; the City is therefore requesting dedication of a public
sewer easement across the subject property in order to serve five lots in the
Rogan Hills subdivision. Such dedication will be necessary prior to approval
of the required parcel map for division of the property.
Director of Planning Warren reported the receipt of a copy of a letter addressed
to the City Council be residents of Rogan Hills and Bonia Cove requesting that
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an environmental impact study of this development be conducted.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
Louis Wolfsheimer, Attorney, San Diego, representing the applicant, advised
they are in agreement with the conditions recommended by the staff. He
then displayed renderings of the three homes they propose to construct on
this property assuring that they will be comparable in cost, landscaping
and amenities to the homes in the Bonita Cove subdivision. He pointed out
that although the property is zoned R-l, which would permit 7,000 sq. ft.
lots, they propose to create only three lots ranging from 11,000 to 21,400
square feet. He also asserted that development of this property would
improve the drainage of the adjacent area by carrying the water through a
graded ditch. He also pointed out that although the existing eucalyptus
trees may be a liability, they have agreed to retain as many as possible as
an added amenity.
Donald Worley, attorney with the law firm of Seltzer, Caplan, Wilkins &
McMahon, representing the Bonita Cove and Rogan Hills residents requested that
the opponents of this variance be permitted to stand to indicate their
presence. Chairman Stewart granted the request and approximately 15 to 20
persons in the audience arose.
Mr Worley asserted they are not opposed to a reasonable residential development
but question whether findings will substantiate granting the requested
variance for development without street frontage. He contended this develop-
ment would be detrimental to adjacent property due to the hazard of traffic
on the private drive, which he felt is inadequate and does not conform to
the width of public streets in the neighborhood. He also pointed out there
may be a conflict between the City of Chula Vista and the California American
Water Company who state they are owners in fee of a strip of land which is
included in the access easement. He also felt there is danger of mudslide
and erosion due to the grading required by this development. He suggested
that the access drive be located adjacent to the westerly and southerly
boundary of the property in order to move it away from the back yard of
residents on Coralwood.
As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed with the staff members the objections raised by
Mr. Worley and concluded the development proposed by the applicant is the
best means of improving the existing drainage problem, and the best use for the
property. If the necessary access cannot be obtained due to conflict with
the water company easement, then the parcel map would not be approved; this is
not the concern of the Planning Commission.
Chairman Stewart asked the basis for the environmental impact study as
requested by residents of Rogan Hills and Bonita Cove.
Director of Planning Warren read the request which stated the areas of concern
involved: (A) the ecological impact--replacing natural watershed with
ho~es and concrete, removal of the major part of a large grove of eucalyptus
trees, creation of a mudslide condition for at least five home sites directly
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below the earth build-up; (B) the sociological impact--crowding additional
people and their waste products into an already over-developed area, mental
stress and strain, sanitation problems, noise pollution, air pollution;
(C) the necessary design of the road, in order to develop the property,
creates a direct threat to life and property of the residents directly
adjacent to the intended development.
Chairman Stewart also requested that the Director of Plantin§ read the
conditions recommended by the staff for approval of the variance.
Director of Planning Warren read the conditions and added that as an
additional safety factor a barrier at the edge of the road could be required
if deemed necessary by the Traffic Engineer.
Chairman Stewart commented for the benefit of those interested that the
Directors of Planning and of Public Works have stated their intention of
cooperating in every way possible to develop the property according to the
standards and codes for R-1 development and for the protection of adjacent
property.
MSUC (Adams-Macevicz) Approval of the variance request to create
RESOLUTION PCV-71-14 three lots with no street frontage at 2
Sandalwood Drive, subject to the following
conditions:
Subject property shall be divided by a parcel map; however, prior to the
approval of any parcel map, the following conditions shall be met:
(1) A landscape and irrigation plan for all slopes higher than 5',
the area between the access drive and the dwelling units and between the
drive and the eastern property line, shall be submitted for approval of
the City's Landscape Planner. The plan shall follow the following
guidelines:
(a) Slopes shall be planted, in addition to ground cover, with one
shrub or tree (5 gal. size) per 100 sq. ft. of slope.
(b) The area between the access drive and the dwelling units shall
be planted with grass, trees (15 gal. size) and shrubs (5 gal. size).
(c) The area between the access drive and the eastern property line
shall be planted with ground cover, shrubs (5 gal. size), and trees
(15 gal. size).
(d) All landscaping shall conform to the landscape Manual and shall
be maintained by the developer until the dwelling units are occupied.
(e) All irrigation systems (sprinkler type) shall be connected by a
valve on the lot being irrigated.
(2) The applicant shall consult the City's Landscape Architect to
determine which trees shall be saved.
(3) A copy of the deed restrictions shall be filed with the Planning
Department. They shall provide for joint access easement over the access
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drive, provide for continuing maintenance of the access drive and prohibit
the conversion of any garage.
(4) A 6" berm or dike shall be included in the cross section for the
entire length of the private drive along the eastern side, and if deemed
necessary by the Traffic Engineer, a barrier will be installed at the
side of the drive to assure vehicular safety.
(5) The property owner shall offer for dedication a public sewer easement
across the subject property in such width and location as to afford
practical sewer service ~o Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Rogan Hills Subdivision.
Such easement shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, shall
have a minimum width of 10 feet, and shall be submitted prior to approval
of the required parcel map.
Findings are as follows:
(a) That a hardship peculiar to the property and not created by any act
of the owner exists.
The property to the east has been developed with 7,000 sq. ft.
minimum lots; this parcel, being one acre, represents an unusually
large lot to develop with one house.
(b) That this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same zone
and in the vicinity of the subject property.
The three parcels proposed would exceed the average lot size in the
immediate vicinity.
(c) That the authorizing of this variance will not be of substantial
detriment to adjacent property and will not materially impair the purposes
of the Ordinance or the public interest.
The lot size and houses proposed would be similar to those in the
area and the proposed access easement will provide a sufficient
driveway for vehicular purposes. The development of this property
will insure proper drainage for the area rectifying an existing
hazard to the lots in Bonita Cove subdivision.
(d) That the granting of a variance will not be contrary to the objectives
of the General Plan.
The proposed use will not be in conflict~with the General Plan for
Chula Vista.
The Chairman advised of the right of appeal to the City Council within 10 days.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 619 K Street - Impound yard for auto storage - Ray D. Coles
Director of Planning Warren recommended that this public hearing be continued
to the meeting of October 18, 1971.
MSUC (Chandler-Rice) The public hearing on a conditional use permit at 619 K
Street be continued to the meeting of October 18, 1971.
SUBDIVISION: Tentative map of Apollo #3 - Time Development Co.
Director of Planning Warren advised that a request has been received from the
attorney for the applicant that this item be deferred to the meeting of October
18, 1971 because the applicant could not be present at this meeting.
MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) Consideration of the tentative map of Apollo #3 be
deferred to the meeting of October 18, 1971.
PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Bonita View Terrace, Dacon Development Co.
Director of Planning Warren displayed plats and reviewed the proposal for
development of property with frontage on Otay Lakes Road just north of
Bonita Vista High School. This item was continued from the meeting of
September 8 after motions for denial and for approval both failed to pass due
to a tie vote. The primary concern of the Commission seemed to be the effect
of the three story structures on the side of the hill and which would appear
to be on the crest of the hill. It was assumed the applicant would consider s
some redesign of the buildings. No new designs have been submitted, however,
more detail ed elevations have been prepared for the Commission's viewing.
The staff still recommends approval of the plan but have added one additional
condition to those previously submitted on September 8. This condition would
require that wooden siding be added to the elevations of the buildings as
detem~ined by the staff to eliminate the stark effect of the three story
portions of the building.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
~illiam Rick, Rick Engineering Company, representing the appliant, reported
that although they had reviewed the plans in an attempt to redesign the project,
they could find no other means of retaining as much natural topography,
minimizing the grading, leave the integral center for usable open space and
still provide some private area at the front and back of all units. They
have refined the renderings to give a better projection of their design. He
advised that the maximum height of buildings would be 30 feet. Mr. Rick
expressed agreement with all conditions recommended by the staff.
As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the project as presented in the renderings and
concurred that 30 foot height would not be objectionable.
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MSUC (Chandler-Adams) Approval of the Planned Unit Development for
RESOLUTION PUD-71-5 Bonia View Terrace, subject tot he following
conditions:
A. The granting of an exception from the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for a reduction in garage width to 19'4"+ and the utilization
of three story structures. -
B. The granting of a density bonus of 6 units for a total of 48 units. The
bonus is based on the retention of substantial amounts of natural topography
and plant materials.
C. The adoption of this P.U.D. as a precise plan to implement the rezoning
of this property to R-I-IO-P.
D. The approval of this P.U.D. based on the following conditions:
1. Prior to submission of plans to the City Council for their
review, the following revisions shall be made and approved by staff:
(a) The parking bays adjacent to the dwelling units shall be
relocated to the internal side of the private street.
(b) The entrance to the project from the cul-de-sac shall be
revised to reflect the following:
(1) 10' of landscaping shall be provided between the
cul-de-sac and areas of vehicular circulation, with the
exception of the access drive.
(2) 28' of back-up from all garages shall be maintained on
the subject property, not on the public right of way.
2. A system of low level lighting shall be provided throughout the
site. No point on walkways, drives, or active recreational areas
shall be lighted with less than 2 lumens.
3. Common or private trash enclosures shall be provided. If common
facilities are used, they shall conform to Section 33.901D paragraph
34.
4. Landscaping shall be in conformance with the Landscape Manual and
the following guidelines:
(a) All man made slopes shall be covered with a variety of ground
cover materials. Slopes over 6' in height shall,in addition to the
ground cover, utilize a one gallon shrub or tree per 100 sq. ft. of
slope area.
(b) Level areas (less than 10° slope) shall be covered with a
ground cover such as grass to promote recreational use. Two trees
shall be utilized for each unit, 10% shall be boxed or containered
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specimen size, minimum of 15' in height, and the remainder 15
gal. size. A variety of trees shall be utilized, columnar, wide a
and medium spreading, etc. Additional shrubs shall be used
throughout the project in adequate size and number to accent
open areas, buildings and screen parking areas.
(c) Additional specimen materials shall be utilized near the
entrance to the project and along dedicated streets.
(d) Fire resistant planting shall be used at the lower levels of
the natural slopes to the north and east, with a combination of
trees, shrubs and ground cover utilized on the top 50'+ of the
slope adjacent to the dwelling units.
(e) All landscaping shall be irrigated by a sprinkler system.
5. A copy of the deed restrictions shall be filed with the Planning
Department; they shall prohibit the conversion of any garages or
parking bays.
6. The approval of this P.U.D. is conditioned upon the approval of
a final subdivision map.
7. Wooden siding shall be added to the elevations of the buildings
as determined by the staff to eliminate the stark effect of the three
story portions of the building.
8. A system of pedestrian walks shall be provided; they shall be
subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
9. The storage area shall be screened by a solid fence and screened
with additional landscaping.
10. The applicant shall grant an easement to the City for traffic
enforcement and access rights over all areas of vehicular travel or
parking, and further, shall request that the City adopt a resolution
imposing all provisions of the California Vehicle Code and Traffic
Code of the City of Chula Vista as regulations upon all private roads
and parking areas.
SUBDIVISION: Tentative map of Bonita View Terrace - Dacon Development Co.
Director of Planning Warren reported this is a one lot subdivision to implement
the Planned Unit Development for a condominium project. The staff recommends
approCal subject to the conditions listed by the Director of Public Works.
William Rick took no exception to the conditions listed.
MSUC (Macevicz-Rudolph) Recommend to the City Council the approval of
tentative subdivision map for Vonita View Terrace subject to the conditions
- enumerated by the Director of Public Works.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE - 644 Second Avenue - Create lot with no street
frontage - John L. & Jean H. McCall
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Associate Planner Lee displayed a plat showing the location of the property
which is a lot 100' wide, 291' deep, fronting on Second Avenue. The applicant
proposes to split the property, utilizing a 25' wide easement for access to
the rear lot which would measure 100' x 100'. Two requests similar to this
on Del Mar Avenue were denied, one in 1965 and another in 1969--based on the
finding that this did not represent the best method of developing the property
and "that ultimately a development involving the rear ends of these deep lots
will occur, but it should be a combined effort of all property owners in-
volved ..... " Following the first request, a rezoning was initiated to rezone
the properties on both sides of Del Mar Avenue between "I" and "J" streets from
R-1 to R-l-15 to preserve the character of the area. Inasmuch as some owners
of property on Second Avenue were opposed to such change, the property fronting
on Second Avenue was not considered for rezoning.
Mr Lee displayed a plat showing a possible means of locating a dedicated
street at the rear of the lots fronting on Second Avenue and Del Mar Avenue
in order to.permit development on the rear half of the lots.
This being advertised as the time and place, the public hearing was opened.
John McCall, applicant, stated that when he applied for a building permit to
construct a second house on the lot, he was not aware of the Zoning Ordinance
requirements which would prohibit building a second house on one lot and would
require a variance to build without the necessary street frontage. Mr. McCall
expressed interest in contacting ether residents on the street to determine
their interest in dedicating a street at the rear of the lots as a means of
developing the property. He requested a continuance of the public hearing
in order to accomplish this.
Robert Gillig, 660 Second Avenue, reported that he owns the lot on which
there is an existing house on the rear property line. He felt that other
residents on Second Avenue were not interested in developing the back portion
of their property. He felt the area should be seriously studied to
determine the most feasible method of development.
Frank Bliss, 661 Del Mar Avenue, commented that he is not opposed to what the
applicant bas proposed but would be opposed to putting in a public street. He
knew other residents on Del Mar would also be opposed.
MSUC (Rudolph-Macevicz) Continue the public hearing for consideration of
a variance at 644 Second Avenue to the meeting of November 1, 1971.
PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ~ Rancho Rios II
Associate Planner Lee displayed a sketch of units previously approved for Unit
I noting it is proposed to use the same design for this unit. These are one
and t~'o story combination, fourplex structures, wi th alley type access to the
rear with both open parking and carport parking. Mr. Lee also displayed a
plat indicating the location of the property to be developed located directly
south of Main Street and is bounded by Otay Valley Road. This was zoned R-2-P.
The development plan shows two access roads which would stub on the central
open space area of about 1/2 acre. The topography of this property consists of
a slope down from Main Street and down to Otay Valley Road.
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Mr. Lee reviewed the conditions recommended for both the PUD and tentative
map, pointing out that the Engineering Division includes the requirement for
a 4' chain link fence on any project where there is a down slope adjacent to a
public sidewalk for safety purposes. The Planning staff feels consideration
should be given to requiring heavy landscaping or a decorative block wall
rather than the chain link fence.
Mr. Lee commented that the applicant has requested that the access drives be
dedicated alleys, but in order to do this the Engineering Division requires
some type of turn around at the end of the drive to facilitate street sweeping.
The applicant had indiacted a han~nerhead turn-around which would require
backing up, and the Engineering Divison states this would not be acceptable
for dedicated alleys.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Ted Odmark, 3910 Chapman Street, San Diego, reported that he had worked
closely with the staff in developing the plans, and that he has reviewed the
recommendations of the staff and concurs with the conditions. He discussed
the requirement for a fence along Main Street noting that the same requirement
had been applied for Unit 1. They would prefer to use dense landscaping on
the bank to provide the necessary cushioning effect for safety. This would
include the planting of trees.
Member Macevicz expressed concern about people using the bank for access to
and from the units and felt some fencing should be required to prevent the
landscaping from being torn out before it becomes established.
Mr. Odmark advised that they do install temporary fencing as needed to
protect the greenbelt until it is established.
As no one else wished to speak, The public hearing was closed.
The Commission further discussed the need or desirability for some type of
fence, and Mr. Odmark assured that if it is found to be necessary, they
would install fence as requested; however, they would prefer some type of
split rail fence rather than chain link which they feel tends to become a
trash collector.
MSUC (Adams-Chandler Approval of the Planned Unit Development for
RESOLUTION PUD-71-6 Rancho Rios II subject to conditions enumerated
in the staff comments.
SUBDIVISION: Tentative map of Rancho Rios II - Rancho Rios Developers
MSUC (Macevicz-Rudolph) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the
tentative map for Rancho Rios II, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Main Street and the typical street section for Main Street should
be tied in with the existing curb line and right of way lines per RS 1013.
(2) The proposed hammerhead turn-arounds at the end of the parking areas
are approved as submitted; however, dedication of the alleys is subject
to approval of the Director of Public Works and the City Council.
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(3) A barrier shall be provided along Main Street, which will be either
landscaping or a combination of landscaping and chain link fence or
masonry wall; the exact details and location to be approved by the Director
of Planning and Director of Public Works.
(4) Construct sewer manhole at intersection of center entrance to
Rancho Rios II and Otay Valley Road.
(5) If alleys are dedicated, sewer easements within alleys will not be
required.
(6) The termination of the alleys shall be changed subject to the
approval of the City Engineer so that the alleys can be swept with a
street sweeper without making it necessary to back up.
(7) Where the graded slope meets the alleys, a 2-1/2' wide area between
the alley and the slope shall be constructed at a 1-2% grade draining to
the alley.
PUBLIC HEARING: Chan~e of Street Name - Sweetwater Road~ south of Main Street,
to RiOs Avenue
Director of Planning Warren commented that when the area south of Main Street
and west of Interstate 805 was annexed to the City, it was found that
existing streets in the County included one street designated as Sweetwater
Road, the same namm as Sweetwater Road in the Sweetwater Valley, located in the
opposite end of the city limits. It is, therefore, recommended that the
segment of Sweetwater Road south of Main Street be changed to Rios Avenue.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened,
but as no one wished to speak, the hearing was declared closed.
MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) Recommend to the City Council the change of name
from Sweetwater Road to Rios Avenue for the segment of street located south of
Main Street.
PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): AMENDMENT to Zonin~ Ordinance establishin~ new fee
schedule for services
Director of Planning Warren recalled for the Commission discussion held during
the meeting of September 20 concerning fees for the P.U.D. and P-C applications.
The hearing was continued and a request made to the staff to study and report
on the advisability of establishing various levels of fees for P.U.D. applica-
tions as well as a possible revision of the P-C filing fee. Mr. Warren
reviewed the recommended fees and pointed out the difference in cost this
change would have made in P.U.D. applications filed in the past. It is felt
that the new fees are in line to compensate for the amount of staff time
required in checking and making recommendations on this type of developments.
Chairman Stewart declared the public hearing open, but as no one wished to
speak, the hearing was closed.
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MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) Recommend to the City Council the adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. PCZ-71-4 an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance estab-
lishing the following fees for applications:
Variances and Conditional Use Permits
(Requiring public hearing) $ 85.00
Variances and Conditonal Use Permits
(Not requiring public hearing) $ 35.00
Zone changes $175.00
Planned Unit Developments:
Non-residential (Minimum for projects
up to and including 10 acres) $100.00
Additional fee per acre for project
in excess of 10 acres $ 5.00
Residential: 1 to 20 units $150.00
21 to 50 units $150.00 plus $3/unit
51 to lO0 units $240.00 plus $2/unit
lO1 to 200 units $340.00 plus $1/unit
201 or more $440.00 plus $.50/unit
Planned Community $200.00 plus $1/unit
Appeals $ 35.00
Request by SYB, Inc. for extension of time for Variance at 634 F Street
Associate Planner Lee recalled that a variance was approved in 1969 for a
reduction of front setback from 25' to 20' for a two story building and to 15'
for two 6' high patio fences. In October, 1970, the Commission granted a one
year extension on the variance for a 20' setback for the building; a change
in the Zoning Ordinance eliminated the need for the other portion of the
variance. The staff feels the two year period was ample time to utilize the
variance and recommend denial of the request for another extension.
Eugene York, 72 Sandalwood Drive, President and general partner of SYB, Inc.,
discussed the need for this request pointing out the difficulty of financing
a development of this size. He reviewed the design of the proposed complex
stressing that $5,000 had been spent on preparation of the plans, no part of
which would be used if the 20' setback were denied. He assured the Commission
of their intention to start construction as soon as it is economically feasible
to do so and hoped that would be within a one year period.
The Commisssion discussed the request and concurred that so long as conditions
in the area had not changed there was no reason for denying another extension.
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MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) An extension of time of two years be granted on the
variance for reduction of front setback from 25' to 20' at 634 F Street.
The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members Chandler, Macevicz, Rice, Stewart and Adams
NOES: Member Rudolph
ABSENT: None
Recommendations concernin~ proposed Ota~ Valle~ Road Annexation
Director of Planning Warren indicated the location and boundaries of the
proposed annexation which contains about 480 acres lying north of Otay Valley
Road just east of the Brandywine development. This includes property owned
by the City of San Diego and by the County of San Diego, a portion of which is
the site of the proposed Boys' Rehabilitation Center. Omar Rendering Company
indicated by letter that they are opposed to the annexation of their property.
The Mayor of Chula Vista has requested consent from the City and County of
San Diego. An application has been prepared for presentation to L.A.F.C.O. if
the Commission recommends approval.
MSUC (Rudolph-M~cevicz) Recommend approval of the Otay Valley Road Annexation
compromising approximately 480 acres.
Council Referral: Consideration of chan§e of Amortization Schedule for Billboards
Director of Planning Warren reported on a joint meeting of the City Council and
Environmental Control Commission, commenting that this meeting was probably
helpful, but the Council did not definitely establish the role or change of the
E.C.C. One request made by the E.C.C. was for the formation of a separate
department of environmental concern. The Council made no determination about
the desirability of creating a new department but the City Manager requested the
Planning Department to consider some revisions to the Advance Planning section
to accommodate the en¥ironmental concern, with additional personnel, if
necessary. The Council seemed to favor appointing a member of the E.C.C. to
serve as an ad hoc member of the Planning Commission.
Written Communications
Mr. Warren reported that a copy of a letter from Herbert Hillson to the City
Council tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission had been
received.
Oral Communications
Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, speaking for the South Bay Citizens Planning
Committee, expressed the concern of that group over pollution, noting that the
intensity of pollution which a given area generates is based completely on the
number of people who live in the area. She pointed out that ordinances which
allow the reduction of lot size have &llowed developers to get more money out
of a given acre of land but at the same time increases the number of people who
can live on it. She expressed the hope that the Planning Commission would
cooperate with the Environmental Control Commission in a study they are to
conduct on the amount of pollution that is being generated and to set up
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guidelines for controlling population growth in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) The meeting be adjourned to the meeting of October 18, 1971.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Mapes, Secretary