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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1971/06/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 28, 1971 The regular adjourned 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: Rice, Stewart, Adams, Chandler, James and Hillson. Absent (with previous notification): Member Macevicz. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee, City Engineer Gesley and City Attorney Lindberg. SUBDIVISION (Cont.) - Tentative Map of Rancho Rios Units 1-4 Director of Planning Warren displayed a map showing the location of Rancho Rios Units 1-4 and reminded the Commission a Planned Unit Development has been approved and consideration of the tentative map was continued from the June 21 meeting for further discussion on the undergrounding of utility lines along Main Street/Otay Valley Road and whether additional central open space should be provided. The staff has met with the developers and recommend approval of the tentative map subject to the conditions which Mr. Warren enumerated. Ted Odmark, 3910 Chapman Street, San Diego, the developer, commented that the Director of Planning had accurately represented the compromises arrived at and he had nothing further to add at this point. Member Adams expressed the opinion that undergrounding of utility lines should be required and that the question of forming an improvement district must be resolved between the developer and the City Council. MSUC (Chandler-Adams) Recommend to the City Council the approval of Tentative Map for Rancho Rios Units 1-4 subject to the conditions enumerated by the Planning Department and Engineering Division. The Commission discussed the fact that revised plans are some times brought in for presentation at a Planning Commission meeting without allowing time for the staff to review and evaluate changes prior to the meeting. It was felt a policy should be established setting a deadline for accepting revisions to plans to be discussed at a Commission meeting. MSUC (Stewart-James) Establish a policy that revisions to maps or plans to be acted upon by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Planning Department at least one working day prior to the meeting day. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Broadway & H Streets - Service Station and automatic car wash in C-T-D zone - Gulf Oil Co. Associate Planner Lee pointed out the location at the northwest corner of Broadway and H, and the five existing curb cuts, two of which serve other properties as well as this site. He reported that a staff investigation of a similar operation at another location revealed there need be no concern about storage for cars waiting to use the wash area. He also commented that the City Engineer recommends closing one curb cut on Broadway and combining the three on H Street into two curb cuts. -2- 6/28/71 Mr. Lee presented and discussed the architectural rendering provided by the applicant and the conditions recommended by the staff for approval of this conditional use permit. The Chairman declared the public hearing opened. Clyde Carpenter, Consulting Engineer from Anaheim representing Gulf Oil Corporation, discussed the proposed architecture and their desire to improve the appearance of the site. He stressed the need for having two driveways on each street frontage, he also commented that three pump islands make it advisable to have three driveways on H Street unless one can be sufficiently widened to afford easy access to the pumps. Louis Viens, 7605 Hornbill, Retail Marketer with Gulf Oil, spoke of the need for two driveways on Broadway due to the fact that the northerly driveway is also used by the adjacent business. He concurred that the southerly driveway might be moved a little to the north. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Member Stewart expressed support for retaining two driveways on Broadway and possibly eliminating one on H Street by lengthening the easterly driveway. Mr. Carpenter and the Commission further discussed onsite circulation and location of driveways. MSUC (Adams-Chandler) Approval of conditional use permit for the installation RESOLUTION PCC-71-tl of self-contained automatic car wash equipment at service station facility at the northwest corner of Broadway and H Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. This facility shall be limited to the sale of gasoline and related products and a car wash to be utilized by those who purchase gasoline at the site. The rental of trucks, auto repair, and similar accessory uses shall be prohibited. 2. There are presently three curb cuts along the H Street frontage. These shall be removed and/or redesigned resulting in two curb cuts in accordance with specifications determined by the Director of Public Works. 3. A 6' wide planter shall be required adjacent to Broadway and H Street where curb cuts are not located. In addition to ground cover and shrubs a minimum of four eucalyptus ficifolia (15 gal.) shall be utilized. 4. The southerly driveway on Broadway shall be moved to the north as required by the change of curb return radius from 20' to 30'. 5. Final architectural details shall be subject to staff approval. -3- 6/28/71 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 proposed facility will provide a service to the whole community. This location is at the intersection of two major streets, it will have good access to the whole community. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. Subject to the limits on access the impact of this facility on traffic circulation will be minimal. It will be compatible with adjacent uses and architecture. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. All regulations and conditions shall be complied with. 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. The General Plan is not affected. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): CONDITIONAL USE PEPJqIT - 865 Third Avenue - Location of telephone traffic office in C-C zone - Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. Director of Planning Warren indicated the proposed location and discussed the adjacent uses and zoning. The conditional use permit is required because this is a quasi-public use, however, this facility is not to serve the public but is for telephone switchboard operators, plus managerial and clerical personnel. There will initially be about 80 employees. Mr. Warren displayed architectural renderings of two different styles. Hal Marks, 6020 Bob Street, La Mesa, representative of the telephone company, commented that this is a traffic toll office and there will be approximately 124 traffic operators. They have provided 160 parking stalls. The hours of operation will be 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight. There will be a 6 foot block wall around the perimeter of the parking area. He also called attention to the landscaping across the front of the office which exceeds the landscaping requirement. He commented that their choice of architecture would be the rendering indicated as Sketch No. 2. As no one else wished to speak the public hearing was closed. -4- 6/28/71 The Commission discussed the architecture and the freestanding sign included in the rendering Sketch No. 2 and expressed approval of the use of a freestanding sign if the applicant chooses this style of architecture. MSUC (Hillson-Chandler) Approval of a conditional use permit for Pacific RESOLUTION PCC-71-15 Telephone and Telegraph Company to construct a traffic toll office at 865 Third Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. A grading plan be submitted and approved by the Engineering Division. 2. All exterior lighting shall be approved by staff. 3. No access shall be allowed from Sierra Way. 4. No new utility poles shall be installed on Third Avenue to serve the property. 5. If Sketch No. 2 is selected the Commission has approved the freestanding sign in accordance with the sketch presented at the Planning Commission meeting. 6. A Parcel Map shall be required for the consolidation of 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 proposed site is ideal due to its close proximity to the labor market and its location within a commercial area with access to a major arterial. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The use is compatible with the area and is physically separated from the residential uses by a drainage channel. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. All regulations and conditions shall be complied with. 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. Quasi-public uses are recognized by the General Plan as being compatible with all zones and there should be no adverse effects. -5- 6/28/71 PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): VARIANCE - 2 Sandalwood Drive - Create 3 lots with no street frontage - Bart C~rpo~at~on Director of Planning Warren read a letter received from the attorney for the applicant requesting a 30 day continuance of this hearing inasmuch as an adjacent resident had expressed interest in purchasing the property for a park. Mr. Warren reported that he was also handed a letter just before the meeting signed by a number of residents of the area requesting that if the hearing is continued that it be for a period of 90 days. The Chairman asked for a comment from the applicant and Mr. James Lister, 122 North Second Avenue, remarked that he felt 90 days was a little long, but they might be willing to compromise on 60 days. He felt they may work out a transaction for the sale of the property during that time. Mr. Bill MacMurtry, 255 Rogan Road, asked to speak representing residents of Bonita Cove and Rogan Hills. He contended that holding the hearing during the summer months when many people are away on vacation would preclude fair representa- tion by those opposed to the granting of a variance for the development of the property. Member James spoke in favor of granting the 90 day continuance. MSUC (Stewart-Chandler) The public hearing for a variance application by Bart Corporation to create 3 lots on an easement at 2 Sandalwood Drive shall be continued to the meeting of September 20, 1971. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE - 478 Second Avenue - Reduction in minimum lot size and street frontage - James R. Chiles Associate Planner Lee advised that the applicant now desires to combine his two lots into one and construct a single family dwelling and continue the operation of the nursery school on ths site. City Attorney Lindberg confirmed that the applicant can build a single family dwelling on this lot and although the nursery school is a nonconforming use it may continue in the existing structure if it is not used as a dwelling unit. James Chiles stated this is exactly what he wanted to do in the first place, that he plans to live in the house to be built and continue to operate the nursery school. He also affirmed he will pave the parking area required for the nursery school. Although the public hearing was not opened, John O'Neill, 489 Second Avenue, expressed his dissatisfaction with the present condition of the property. He also asked how it would be known if the nursery school operation ceased in the one structure on the site. Associate Planner Lee remarked that the Fire Chief is at this meeting and has advised that this type of operation is inspected regularly by the Fire Department and they would notify the Planning Department if this use is discontinued. MSUC (Adams-Chandler) The variance application of James R. Chiles be filed. -6- 6/28/71 PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Proposed Po!~cs for Public Facilities Director of Planning Warren remarked that consideration of this proposal was continued from the meeting of June 7 at the request of Mr. York, representing the South Bay Improvement Association. He reported the receipt of a letter from this Association, signed by the president, in which he requested that the policy relate only to schools, and made other recommendations relative to the payment of fees. After reviewing the policy with the City Attorney the position of the staff is not changed, and while the primary problem relates to schools, it is still felt that a policy calling attention to the requirement for all public facilities is necessary. Mr. Warren also reminded the Commission that this proposed Policy was prepared at the request of the City Council following a joint meeting between that body and the Commission. City Attorney Lindberg commented that he had attempted to set forth in his memo to the Commission the fact that requirements for public facilities is a vital concern in newly developing areas. The City does not, under existing state laws, have the power to impose dedication requirements. The City has the power to require the reservation of property, and the demand is imposed upon the City and the school districts to work with the developers to resolve the problems of providing needed facilities concurrent with development. Mr. Warren reported that a letter was received from the League of Women Voters supporting the proposed policy and that the San Diego Building Contractors Association stated they had no opposition to the policy. The Chairman declared the public hearing open. Philip Jolliff, Business Manager of the Sweetwater Union High School District, expressed support for the proposed policy. Ann ?ayne, 3836 Alameda Lane, representing the League of Women Voters, made reference to their letter supporting the policy and added that they are well aware that enabling legislation allowing the dedication of school sites is still pending, but it is felt that the City might well serve notice that at such time as it is possible to do so, this will be City policy. Implementation of the General Plan makes it imperative that the staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council have a clear policy to guide them. MSUC (Stewart-James) That the Proposed Policy for Public Facilities along with the City Attorney's comments be forwarded to the City Council with recommenda- tion for its adoption as City policy. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 827½ Wiler Drive - Construct radio tower and antenna - Ci~s of ~hula Vista Associate Planner Lee reported this is a City initiated request to solve the problem of interference occasioned through the use of the Fire Department and Police Department antennas from the same location. The site selected for erection of a new tower is owned by California-American Water Co. and an agreement with that company is being processed. He pointed out this site was selected due to its central location in the City planning area, high elevation, and the security provided at the site. -7- 6/28/71 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Charles Walker, 833 Wiler Drive, questioned that this tower could operate with no leakage and no interference. He felt the erection of the tower would cause a loss of property value in the neighborhood. Fire Chief William Smithey commented that the present problems of interference are due to the fact that the Police Department transmitter and antenna and the Fire Department transmitter and antenna are at a common site, located about 10 feet apart and are on close frequencies. Since the Fire Department has gone to the County network radios it has become impossible to operate both transmitters from this site. Chief Smithey commented that he has been told that 20 feet of vertical separation is equivalent to 7 miles of horizontal separation between antennas. Carlton Schriver, 801 David Drive; John W. Harper, 812 David Drive; Helen Boucher, 807 David Drive; Eugene Blethen, 803 David Drive; spoke in opposition to location of the tower at this site, giving as their reasons the hazard in case of strong wind, danger to low flying aircraft, and it would further distract from the appearance of the area. The possibility of moving the location of the tower to a more central area within the property was discussed and the staff was requested to pursue this possibility with the water company. MSUC (Stewart-Chandler) A conditional use permit be granted for location of RESOLUTION PCC-71-18 a radio tower and antenna on property at 827½ Wiler Drive, subject to the condition that the staff will attempt to negotiate a site for the tower more central to the property to get it as far from residences as possible. Consideration of development plans - First Freewill Baptist Church, 644 G Street Associate Planner Lee displayed the plot plan and elevations of the proposed building, pointing out it will be constructed of Spanish type slumpstone. He advised the staff feels the applicant has met the required conditions with this plan. Bobby Martin, Pastor of Freewill Baptist Church, commented that they hope to break ground for the new church between August 1st and 15th, and hope to have it completed within a year. MSUC (Chandler-James) Approval of architecture and site plan for the First Freewill Baptist Church at 644 G Street. -8- 6/28/71 Request for vacation of public right-of-waS - LorrS WaS - Engineering Division Director of Planning Warren point out that right-of-way for Lorry Way was dedicated with development of a subdivision, but construction of 805 Freeway had precluded construction of Lorry Way. There remains a small triangular portion outside of the freeway right-of-way for which the Engineering Division is requesting vacation. MSUC (Stewart-Hillson) Recommend to the City Council the vacation of the remaining portion of right-of-way for Lorry Way east of Nacion Avenue. Request for modification of Conditional Use Permit 71-9 - Used automobile sales business at 375 Broadway - Ral2h R. Baker Associate Planner Lee discussed the request and the conditions of the conditional use permit issued on this property a few months ago for an auto leasing and sales business. The only condition which has not been met by the owner is the supplying of a 15 gal. tree in the parkway area. Ralph R. Baker, 3715 Avenue San Miguel, Bonita, the applicant, assured the Commission all conditions would be fulfilled. He also asked if there will be another 10 day waiting period on this permit, and it was ruled this would not be required. MSUC (Adams-Stewart) Approval of modification of Conditional Use Permit Resolution PCC-71-9 to allow a used automobile sales business at 375 Broadway. Request for extension of time on Conditional Use Permit 67-15 - Convalescent facility at 65-81 Third Avenue - T. H. Woodward Director of Planning Warren advised that a one year extension has been granted on this conditional use permit each year since 1968 due to the applicant's inability to obtain financing. The Commission may grant another extension of time or may set the item for a public hearing on July 19. Member Stewart commented on the expense which would be encountered in developing this property for R-3 use, and felt since there has been no change in the neighborhood, the conditional use permit should be extended. MSUC (Hillson-Adams) Approval of a one-year extension of time on Conditional Use Permit 67-15 for a convalescent facility at 65-81 Third Avenue. Director's Report Mr. Warren called attention to the League of California Cities 73rd Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco on September 26-29, 1971. Funds have been budgeted for Commissioners to attend this conference and Mr. Warren advised that hotel reservations should be requested by the July 6 meeting to assure getting desirable accommodations. -9- 6/28/71 Commission Comments Member Stewart announced that he would be absent from July 7th through the 31st. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that Member Stewart be excused for that time. Chairman Rice noted that both he and Vice-Chairman Stewart would be absent from the meeting of July 19 and he asked Member Chandler to act as chairman at that meeting. There were no written or oral communications and the meeting adjourned at lO:O0 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes Secretary