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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResource Conservation Commission Min 1991/04/08 --~ . . . ~.. MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 1991 Conference Room 1 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDERlROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Fox. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Ray, Johnson, Hall, Kracha and Ghougassian. Absent: Stevens. MINUTES: Note that the minutes from the February 11, 1991 meeting did not appear on this agenda. The agenda was taken out of order to accommodate guests at the meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Mobilehome Park Em 90-09 - Dan Coniff, Mary Ann Miller and David Harris gave an overview of the project description. Discussion was held on some of the unmitigable impacts. (Commissioner Johnson left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.) It was moved and seconded (GhougassianlKracha) that RCC recommend City Council not certify Em 90-09 due to the following reasons: need for an economic impact study of surrounding neighborhoods, specifically addressing the value of single family residences; not adequately addressing the moving of mobilehome park from one location to another increasing density and impacting noise, already overcrowded schools, sewage and availability of water; social impact study to the neighborhood should be done due to transient residents. Vote: Ayes - Fox, Ghougassian; Nos - Hall, Kracha, Ray; motion failed. Subsequent discussion followed, reiterating the above reasons for the inadequacy of the EIR. Hall stated the easy access of transportation to shopping facilities was not adequately addressed. Ray agrees with the adequacy of the EIR, but not the project itself. It was moved and seconded (Ray /Hall) to recommend certification of the EIR for CEQA requirements, citing the unmitigable negative concerns. Vote: Ayes - Ray, Kracha, Hall; Nos - Fox, Ghougassian; motion failed 3-2. It was MSUP (Fox /Ray) to inform Planning Commission that RCC was unable to come to a consensus on the Em but forwards its concerns as previously listed. It was moved and seconded (HalllRay) to recommend the mobilehome park project be denied. Vote: Ayes - Hall, Ghougassian, Ray; Nos - Fox, Kracha; motion failed 3-2. It was moved and seconded (Ray/Ghougassian) to recommend that based on the data presented, the project be denied. Vote: Ayes - Ray, Ghougassian, Hall; Nos - Fox, Kracha; motion failed 3-2. . . . 2. Scripps EIR 90-07. Doug Reid and John Kracha have a conflict of interest in this matter and did not participate in the discussions. Jim Leary, Architectural Planner, presented an overview of the components of the project. Comments were made on using G Street as an access, air quality from the open parking structure, water conservation, widening of street and noise. It was MSUP (FoxlRay) to recommend the EIR be certified with further recommendation that a water conservation element be addressed. It was MSUP (Ray/Ghougassian) to recommend that project look into opening the access to the west side of Bay Medical Plaza to access off the parking lot and 4th Street. 3. Steve Griffin, Planning Department, answered questions on the periodic review of Conditional Use Permits. Staff was directed to discuss with Planning Director to decide how to review particular permits, with legal interpretation by the City Attorney, and report back to RCC in one month. OLD BUSINESS: The last items of the Environmental Agenda for the 90's, #2, 24, 25, 33, 44 and 52 were resolved. Item #2 and #25 - It was moved and seconded (Fox/Ghougassian) that #2 and #25 are issues the commission feels is resolved due to eminent adoption of the Growth Management Element to the General Plan. No vote was taken, the motion was withdrawn and a new motion was made. It was MSUP (Fox /Ray) that it would appear that the necessity for #2 and 25 are no longer valid due to projected adoption of the Growth Management Element to the General Plan. Item #24 - It was MSUP (FoxlHall) to take no action either in favor or in opposition of Item #24 due to inadequate information as to the status of the bill to make such a decision. Item #33 - It was moved and seconded (RaylKracha) to recommend that this item be removed from the Environmental Agenda for the 90's. Vote: Ayes - Ray, Kracha, Ghougassian; Nos - Fox, Hall; motion failed 3-2. It was moved and seconded (FoxlHall) to take no action either in favor or in opposition of Item #33 due to the lack of sufficient information. Vote: Ayes - Fox, Hall; Nos - Ghougassian, Kracha, Ray; motion failed 2-3. It was moved and seconded (Ray /Krach a) to recommend that Item #33 be removed from the Environmental Agenda for the 90's. Vote: Ayes - Ray, Kracha, Ghougassian, Hall; No - Fox; motion passed 4-1. Item #44 - It was moved and seconded (GhougassianlHall) to recommend City Council not adopt this item due to lack of information. Vote: Ayes - Ghougassian, Hall, Kracha; Nos - Fox, Ray; motion failed 3-2. It was MSUP (GhougassianlRay) to recommend that Item #44 be removed from the Environmental Agenda for the 90's. Item #52 - It was MSUP (HalIlGhougassian) to recommend the City Council adopt this item as goal. . . . (Return to New Business on Agenda): 4. It was MSUP (Kracha/Fox) for John Ray to be the representative for RCC to serve on the Bayfront Subcommittee. 5. Items for the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of April 10, 1991 were reviewed and included the following: Staff recommendation is approval; no action by Commission. 6. The Role of RCC in Mitigation Monitoring Programs was continued to the next meeting. STAFF REPORT: Doug Reid will include in the next meeting the changes to the ordinance establishing the RCC. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Bob Fox reported that City Council has received a letter indicating that James Stevens should be removed from RCC due to lack of attendance. It is currently on Council's agenda, with vacancy to be declared at their next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Fox at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES ~~ Barbara Taylor . . . MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 1991 Conference Room 1 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDERlROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order with a quorum at 6:20 p.m. by Chairman Fox. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Ray, Johnson, Hall, and Kracha. Absent: Stevens and Ghougassian. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was MSUP to approve the minutes of January 21, 1991 with one correction: Paragraph 2, should be corrected to ".. .report for Debra Frisher of the City of Chula Vista... " OLD BUSINESS: A. Bud Gray and Phil Carter clarified answers to questions put forth by Commissioners on the Growth Management Plan and Ordinance. Notes and comments will be implemented into the presentation to City Council. Discussion and recommendations were made on the Plan and Ordinance. A motion was made by Kracha to forward and recommend the Growth Management Program for approval with the following exceptions: Reword the threshold standards to be more specific in areas of schools, water, sewer and air quality and to defer the inclusion of economics, Civic Center and Corporation yard until it is recommended for incorporation by the Growth Management Oversight Committee, and that our members with specific comments and responses are attached; with amendment to adopt threshold standards for water; motion seconded by Fox. (Commissioner Johnson left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.) In discussion, Fox amended the motion to include: A recommendation be made to our Assemblyman and State Senator to alter state law so that we may adopt threshold standards as they pertain to schools; Kracha agreed to the amendment. Further discussion included measurable performance standards to be established within (six months) as it relates to school, water, air quality. It was explained that the economics has a standard but it should be more quantifiable. Question was asked whether to quantify all of these with more measurable standards; answered by Mr. Gray. Mr. Carter gave explanations on the inclusion of the plan; the economic, civic center and corporation yard's six month time period; an economic standards is already in existence, so a recommendation should be made that it be updated and more quantifiable. Fox amended his motion to include it be quantifiable for economics only. . . . . Page 2 B. C. 2. A. After further discussion, the motion was restated by Kracha as follows: Forward, recommending approval of the Growth Management Plan and Ordinance with the following exceptions: City should adopt measurable threshold standards for water, schools and air quality; letters be sent to our Assemblyman and State Senator so that applicable state laws may be altered so that the city can adopt threshold standards for schools; in the areas of economics, civic center and corporation yard, that measurable performance standards be established within six months; as it pertains to economics, that they be more quantifiable; and specific comments and responses be attached; Fox affirmed his second on the motion; motion carried unanimously. RCC Budget for Fiscal Year 1991/1992 was explained by Doug Reid. It was MSUP (Ray /Fox) to approve the proposed RCC budget with an amendment to reallocate dues to the San Diego Historical Society to the Travel, Conference and Meeting budget and increase office supplies by a minimum of 10%; motion carried. Items left for action on the "Environmental Agenda for the 90's" include #2,24,25, 33,44 and 52. The secretary will include in next meeting's agenda all action previously taken by RCC. NEW BUSINESS Items for the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of February 13, 1991 were reviewed and included the following: (1) Public Hearing on Variance ZA V-91-1O was continued. (2) Consideration of EIR 90-10, Rohr Office Complex was continued. (3) Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit PCC-91-09: It was MSUP (Ray/Hall) that RCC recommend that the CUP should be periodically reviewed and that a time limit be set prior to review to ensure the use of recycled water. (4) PCM-91-5/PCA-91-3, Growth Management Program previously discussed; no further action by Commission. (5) Amendment #1 to the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area; Staff recommendation is approval; no action by Commission. B. Review of the following Negative Declarations: (1) It was MSUP (KrachalRay) to recommend for adoption IS-91-12, 1-5 Billboard Initial Study, with one correction on Page 3, under Item E, paragraph 6, line 3: "...the billboard at this location are not deemed significant... " (2) It was MSUP (RaylFox) to recommend for adoption IS-91-13, General Plan & Zoning Consistency Study, with a correction under D.4. Park/Recreation: "The Threshold/Standards Policy requires 3 acres of park and recreation land for every 1,000 people. It is not relevant to the proposed Zoning/General Plan Consistency Study because it is not a violation to threshold standards. " . . . . Page 3 (3) It was MSUP (KrachaIFox) to recommend for adoption IS-91-17, Zoning Text Amendment. (4) It was MSUP (Ray/Fox) to recommend for adoption IS-91-19, Brunswick Family Recreation Center, and RCC further recommends that the CUP be periodically reviewed. It is noted that the "total proposed range of acres" has been determined to specifically be 1.5 acres per lOOO population. (5) It was MSUP (Hall /Ray) to recommend for adoption IS-91-20, Growth Management Program & Ordinance. (6) It was MSUP (RaylKracha) to recommend for adoption IS-91-23, Cal Stores Warehouse Addition. (7) It was moved by Ray to recommend adoption of the mitigated monitoring program, however, also recommend the project itself be denied due to an unnecessary change. Both parts of the motion were tabled and Ray withdrew his motion. The Planning Commission is waiting for approval or denial and also waiting to hear from Community Development. This item tabled to the next meeting. COMMISSION COMMENTS Ray requests that the City develop and include mitigation monitoring on all Conditional Use Permits. Fox requests an item for next agenda include how council can establish monitoring programs. Also for next agenda, add the "Environmental Agenda for the 90's." ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Fox at 9:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES Barbara Taylor