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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1971/01/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA January 18, 1971 The regular adjourned meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7 p.m. with the following members present: Rice, Stewart, Adams, Chandler, Macevicz and James. Absent: (with previous notification) Member Hillson. Also present, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee and City Attorney Lindberg. Chairman Rice led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Chandler-James) The minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1971 be approved as mailed. SUBDIVISION - Tentative Map of the Brandywine P.U.D. Associate Planner Lee pointed out the location of Brandywine Unit No. 1 which will be developed with 200 residential lots on 25 acres resulting in a gross density of 8 units per acre, which was the density approved by the Planning Commission in the Planned Unit Development. Mr. Lee reviewed the lot plans describing the location of various parking areas, open space and tot lots. Mr. Lee noted that some residents of the area, as evidenced by petitions of protest containing 150 signatures representing 93 properties, have expressed concern for the safety of school children if Sequoia and Timber Streets are used during construciton. Mr. Lee reported that a check with the Police Department and with school authorities revealed that at five other school sites, since January 1, 1966, there have been no pedestrian or bicycle accidents reported during construciton at nearby sites. Mr. Lee then reviewed the list of conditions recommended by the Planning and Engineering staff for approval of the tentative map. Chairman Rice called upon the developer for comments on the plans and proposed conditions. William Rick, Rick Engineering Co., representing AVCO Community Developers, Inc. expressed concurrence with all conditions proposed. Member Stewart asked about the time schedule for comple~n§ Brandywine Avenue from the development to Otay Valley Road. -2- 1/18/71 Mr. Rick commented it is a requirement and a necessity that Brandywine extension south to OtayValley Road be constructed along with this subdivision. The developers have an agreement with Mr. Shinohara who owns the intervening property for the dedication of street right of way to the City and the developers will improve it. Mr. Rick further added that they will be grading Brandywine with the grading of other streets in the unit; they will install curbs on Brandywine when others are installed; and it is thei'r intent to direct incoming traffic to use Brandywine Avenue. Brandywine will be improved during construction of the first increment of Unit #1. City Attorney Lindberg pointed out that in dealing wi th dedicated public streets, while it would be desirable to relieve the existing residential streets of the burden of construction oriented traffic, it is legally impossible to prevent the use of those streets. Russ Richards, representing AVCO as the Project Manager for Brandywine, avowed they will do everything in their power to keep construction traffic on Brandy- wine Avenue, but they cannot become policemen for subcontractors working on the project. Kenneth J. Pedersen, who resides at the corner of Sequoia and Olive Ave. stated that he had circulated the petition referred to, and he strongly stressed that heavy traffic in the vicinity of the school should be curtailed. Mr. Richard again confirmed that it is their intent to use Brandywine Avenue during the construction and that it will be graded and improved during the first increment of development. MSUC (Macevicz-Chandler) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the RESOLUTION PCS-70-10 tentative map for Brandywine Unit No. 1, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to submission of the final map to City Council the subdivider shall grant the Chula Vista Elementary School District an option to purchase the school site in the project. 2. The deed restrictions, conditions, and covenants shall be approved by staff prior to submission of the final map. 3. The final grading plan shall be so designed to reduce interior banks as much as possible, any remaining banks shall be rounded to reduce their sharp visual effect. 4. A sewer manhole shall be constructed at the end of all stub sewers where more than 6 units connect to the sewer main upstream from the nearest manhole. 5. The easterly boundary of the subdivision shall lie along the center line of Brandywine Avenue instead of along the easterly right of way line. -3- 1/18/71 6. Both onsite and offsite improvements for Brandywine Avenue together with Sequoia Avenue will be constructed with the first phase of development in Brandywine Unit No. 1. The developers will make every effort to encourage the use of Brandywine Avenue during construc- tion and discourage the use of Sequoia Street which would disrupt the residential serenity of the neighborhood lying west of the project. Resolution Establishing Standards for Temporar~ Promotional Signs Associate Planner Lee reminded the Commission that following their discussion at the meeting of December 4 concerning the use of temporary promotional signs they instructed the staff to prepare a resolution which would clarify the provisions of the zoning ordinance in this regard. The resolution is presented for approval. Richard A. Schott, 358 San Miguel, asked what effect this resolution has on the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Lindberg advised that it clarifies the legislative intent of the zoning ordinance. In the future it may be desirable to amend the ordinance to more clearly define the provisions to conform to the resolution. Mr. Lindberg further pointed out the need to eliminate the rash of promotional signing that occurs and to bring it within reasonable limits because the city has made a judgment that signing is an important part of the esthetic appearance of the city and to relax control of signs would be detrimental to the overall appearance of the city and the well being of the business community. He stated it has been proved that sound sign regulations mean better business. MSUC (Stewart-James) Adoption of the resolution clarifying the meaning and RESOLUTION PCM-71-1 use of temporary signs. Request for deferral of public improvements - California Auto Wreckers, 248West Ba~ BlVd. Associate Planner Lee reported that there is a question still unresolved by the Engineering Divison and the Planning Director has asked that this request be deferred to the next meeting. MSUC (Macevicz-Chandler) Reqeust for deferral of public improvements at 248 West Bay Blvd. be postponed to the meeting of January 25, 1971. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.)- Various amendments to Zoning Ordinance Associate Planner Lee remarked that this hearing was continued from the meeting of December 21, 1970, at the request of the South Bay Improvement Association. He briefly reviewed the events of meetings with this association since that time and their request for another continuation. Mr. Lee recommended - that the public hearing be opened and the proposed changes be reviewed by sections in the zoning ordinance. -4- 1/18/71 Chairman Rice declared the public hearing opened. Mr. Lee pointed out that proposed changes to Sections 33.103, 33.301 and 33.501 were merely housekeeping changes to clarify the ordinance and no new provisions were added. There were no questions concerning these sections. Under Section 33.502 covering the R-E Residential Estates Zone, there is the addition of a provision for maximum lot coverage not to exceed 40% of the lot, also a reduction of front, side, and rear yard setback requirements. Ed Elliott, President of South Bay Improvement Association, with residence at 4352 Cannington Drive, San Diego, suggested that Section 33.502 G could be clarified by changing the heading "Yards in Feet" to "Setback in Feet". In Section 33.503, R-1 Zone, Mr. Lee commented that the most significant change is under subsection I. 3 which will allow property owners and developers to construct single story structures closer to the rear property line. The South Bay Improvement Assn. has asked that the last sentence which refers to two- story structures, be changed to read "two-story portion of structures." The Planning staff has no objection to this change. Ed Elliott questioned whether under this same subsection (I.3) should state "toe o~ slope" rather than "top of slope." Mr. Lee explained it is the intent of the staff to refer to the top of the slope. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, questioned why she was unable to be a member of the Environmental Commission because she does not live in the City of Chula Vista, and yet Mr. Elliott lives in the city of San Diego and belongs to the South Bay Improvement Association and can come and make recommendations on changes for the building code which is a law for the City of Chula Vista. Chairman Rice pointed out that anyone may be heard at a public hearing, such as this, but membership on a committee or commission under the city government requires residence in the city of Chula Vista. Mr. Lee stated that this organization has been recognized by the City Council of Chula Vista. In Section 33.504, R-2 Zone, Mr. Lee pointed out the suggested change in minimum lot size for attached single family dwelling units from 3,000 to 3,500 square feet, and also the inclusion of landscaping plans and fencing plans to be presented for the approval of the Planning Commission. He also pointed out a change in side yard and rear yard requirements under this classification. The staff also recommends an addition to require that the maximum slope shall be 5% for a portion of the lot area, and the requirement for dedication of park land in R-2-T developments. Subsection I covers requirements for garages and also for zoning fence; and subsection K refers to rear yard setback exception. Gene York, 280 K Street, testified that he felt not sufficient consideration had been given to suggestions .made by the South Bay Improvement Association, that many members of that association are presently attending a convention in Houston, and that he is not feeling well and might not do justice to the association in presenting their recommendations tonight. He, therefore, requested that the hearing again be continued for one week to the next meeting of the Commission. After some discussion and polling the Commission members felt such a continuation might be advisable. -5- 1/18/71 MSUC (Stewart-Chandler) The public hearing for consideration of various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be continued to the meeting of January 25, 1971. Member Adams brought up a question realtive to the inclusion of duplexes in the R~3 zone, and suggested that notation should be made "must comply with all of the requirements for duplexes in the R-2 zone." He felt this might eliminate problems which have arisen in the past. Mr. Lee pointed out that duplexes cannot be developed on 3500 sq. ft. lots unless specifically located in the R-2-T zone. Council Referral - StudS of park site along Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive Associate Planner Lee remarked that this referral came as a result of the Council's consideration of a rezoning request from R-1 to R-l-5 for property at the southeast corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Hilltop Drive as recommended by the Commission. He reviewed past events concerning consideration of this property for park use and pointed out that this site is not included for park land in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. MSUC (Chandler-Adams) Recommend to the City Council that no action be taken to acquire this site for park purposes until the Commissions involved and the City Council have considered the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Lee reminded the Commission of the joint Planning Commission-Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. on January 21, for the purpose of discussing a development policy pertaining to public facilities. All Commission members are urged to attend. Mr. Lee reported on a request from the League of Women Voters for a meeting with the Commission after February 24. It is suggested that March 8 tentatively be set as the date for this meeting. Member Macevicz expressed the opinion that the Commission should not start holding meetings with each special interest group in the City as it might become a steady thing. Mrs. Gary Krieger, 3859 Avenida Palo Verde, Bonita, chairman of the study committee of that organization which has been working on the subject of housing for about three years. She pointed out they are a non-partisan group, interested in good, efficient government that involves as many. people as possible. They would like to know how decisions are reached and what philosphy goes into decisions concerning the city's growth. Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner, commented that his experience wi th the _ League of Women Voters in Los Angeles has been very good; they take time to study the issue, and usually end up supporting the planner's position. -6- 1/18/71 March 8 was set as a tentative date for meeting with the League of Women Voters with a date certain to be considered again at the January 25 meeting. Associate Planner Lee asked if the Commission would like a dinner workshop meeting on February 8. The Commission expressed the preference that such meeting be held at Christies at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Lee called attention to a meeting of the League of California Cities on January 21 in Coronado. Members Macevi:cz, Stewart and Adams expressed their desire to attend this meeting and requested that reservations be made on their behalf. Mr. Lee also announced a Community Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to be held at Southwestern College on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Rice will be on the panel discussing Rancho del Rey development and Mr. Stewart on the Tidelands panel. Mr. Lee reviewed the program for the day and encouraged all Commissioners to attend. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chariman Rice reported the receipt of a communication from John Thomson requesting that a written statement of funding needs of the Planning Commission be submitted by March 8. He suggested that part of the workshop dinner meeting could be utilized to discuss the subject. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Member Adams voiced his objections to buildings being painted with stripes. He felt this should be considered a form of advertising and should be regulated by ordinance. Member Stewart asked the staff to request an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether this can be controlled. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to the meeting of January 25, 1971. Respectful ly s ubmi tted, ltelen S. Mapes, Secretar~