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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResource Conservation Commission Min 1992/03/09 , .. . --- ~- . MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 1992 Conference Room 1 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Hall. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Ray, McQuade, Kracha. Absent: Johnson, Ghougassian. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: The approval of minutes was postponed until a quorum to vote on the minutes was present. 1. Martin Miller, Planning Department, requests RCC review the Historical District Report. He introduced Pat Crowley, AlA, to make the presentation of the study for the concept of Heritage Row, Heritage District. Of the four options, he recommends the creation of an historical district by use of the planning zone. A task force will also be created for input. It is requested that RCC review and comment on one or more of the alternatives and report at the next meeting. (Fox arrived at 6: 15 p.m.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved and seconded (Fox/McQuade) to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 24, 1992 with one correction under No.1, paragraph 2, third sentence to read: II Athena Bradley further stated there will not be a trash-to-energy burning plant in the RMD zone. II Motion passed, 4-0-1 (abstain: Ray). 2. Review of Rohr Master Plan Negative Declaration IS-92-18. John Ray was excused from discussion due to conflict of interest as he is a Rohr employee. Diana Richardson, who prepared the initial study, presented an overview of the project. Others present to answer questions included the project manager from the City, Starboard Development, project planner, architect and City traffic engineer. Fox - questioned the impact of traffic circulation, the acceptable level of service and mitigation measures taken to comply with threshold standards. It was explained that all mitigations will be adequately met to an acceptable level of service. The use of glass and ledges on the west side of the building will be used to assist the wildlife in that area. McQuade - questioned the noise level from freeway traffic, view, size and location of the 90' building. A model of the site was exhibited to indicate the location of the main building and to answer questions as to how it relates to the others on site. Hall - regarding an exchange of park land, the Board was shown a map indicating the part being removed and how it relates to the street alignment. . Page 2 It was moved by Fox, seconded by Kracha to rescind the previous motion to deny approval of the Negative Declaration because of lack of information; motion passed 4-0-1 (abstain: Ray). It was further moved by Fox, seconded by Kracha, to recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration; motion passed 4-0-1 (abstain: Ray). A special thanks was given to Rohr and those present who clarified and answered questions for the board. (John Ray returned). 3. Duane Bazzel, Planning Department, presented the Salt Creek Ranch Water/Air Report. The transit corridor will include bus service and a temporary "Park & Ride" within the project, subject to approval of the Parks and Recreation Department. A small commercial area is being recommended on the adjacent Rancho San Miguel property. Reclamation facilities will be located on the Otay Ranch. It is noted that Staff worked with the developer on the project. McQuade questioned the 1.4 million gallons of water expended per day. Disapproved of the increase in water and traffic. It was moved by Fox, seconded by Ray to recommend approval of the Salt Creek Ranch Air Quality and Water Conservation Plan; motion passed 4-1 (no: McQuade). Staff will further provide the Growth Management Plan Report to RCC as it pertains to Water/Air Quality reports. 4. Public Hearings on Draft EIR's: Fox remarked on the RCC holding public hearings on EIR's. Kracha commented that RCC should not have to review EIR's because of unnecessary duplication of effort, as others within the City already review them. According to the ordinance, it is not necessary. Fox recognized it is still under their purview to can public meetings. Kracha requested that for an agenda item next meeting, the city attorney and director of planning explain the necessity of reviewing EIR's. It was suggested Will Hyde, who began the Environmental Conservation Commission, and perhaps others who authored and supported the original commission be invited. It was MSUP (Hall/Fox) to table this item to the next meeting with possible speakers available for explanation. . 5. Fox questioned when the flooding item will go on agenda. Doug Reid reported that the Engineering Dept. is presenting a report on the flood problems, specifically on G Street. . Page 3 He further reported that the Deputy Director for Public Works have no plans to convert or upgrade city vehicles to natural gas as the cost is excessive. Police vehicles years ago, however, used alternative fuels. 6. Items for the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of March 11, 1992 were reviewed and included the following: . Public Hearing PCM-91-04, Salt Creek Ranch SPA Plan: No action by Commission. . CEQA Findings, Salt Creek Ranch SPA: No action by Commission. . Tentative Subdivision Map, Salt Creek I Condos: No action by Commission. . CUP PCC-92-30: No action by Commission. . Draft of City Council Sign Modification: The draft was too restrictive; no action by Commission. STAFF REPORT: Schedule of regular meetings for the year was handed out. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: . Fox - 2nd request for the flood report on G Street to go on agenda. John Ray - recent absences were due to work conflicts. McQuade will be absent next meeting. Kracha - The working group for Economic Development Commission says that some Project Area Committees for redevelopment districts (Otay, Montgomery, Sweetwater, etc.) were supposed to be implemented for three years. Some have been in place for 15 years and are given a one year phase-out. ADJOURNMENT: It was MSUP (Ray/Fox) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Hall at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES , Barbara Taylor