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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1970/12/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA December 21, 1970 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, Hillson and James. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Associate Planner Lee, City Engineer Gesley and City Attorney Lindberg. Chairman Rice led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. RESOLUTION approving CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 539, 547 Fourth Avenue - Facilities for Service Club in R-3 zone - Lions Club of Chula Vista Director of Planning Warren reviewed the request for permission to locate facilities for service club meetings in an existing structure at the northeast corner of Fourth and Mankato on which a public hearing was conducted on December 7, with action continued to this meeting, to allow the applicant and staff time to reach an agreement on conditions recommended if this use is approved. Mr. Warren listed the conditions which are proposed for completion in two phases. Although the public hearing had been closed, Chairman Rice asked for comments from a representative of the Lions Club. Andy Henry, President of the Board of Directors of Lions Club of Chula Vista, reported they are willing to accept the recommendations of the staff. MSUC (Adams-Chandler) Approval of Conditional Use Permit for service club RESOLUTION PCC-70-34 facilities at 539, 547 Fourth Avenue, subject to the following conditions for improvement: Phase I - To be completed prior to occupancy: a. Install parking lot, redesigned to accomodate parallel or 20o parking, adjacent to Mankato Street frontage. b. Submit and complete landscaping and irrigation plan subject to the standards set forth in the Landscape Manual. c. Pave one-half of the rear parking lot subject to engineering standards. d. Improve one-half the width of the alley from the north property -2- 12/21/70 line to Mankato Street subject to engineering standards, plus 3 feet east of the center line to form a gutter. Phase II - To be completed within 12 months: a. Complete paving in rear parking lot. b. Install street improvements on Mankato Street as required by City Code. c. Construct or complete a 6' high decorative masonry zoning wall along the northern property line, with height reduced to 42" in the front setback area to separate this use from adjacent residential use. PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING - 23.3 acres between Sequoia Street and Timber street - From P,C to R, 1,5 , GeOrge M. & Lucille Sears/ E1 Cajon Valley DeVelOpment CO., (Brand~wine) Director of Planning Warren advised that this item should be considered with the following item since they refer to the same property. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Brandywine, Phase I - George M. and Lucille Sears/E1Ca~on Development Co. Director of Planning Warren pointed out on a plat the area covered by this first phase of the Brandywine Planned Community Development and suggested that a representative of the applicant present the proposal. Dan Salerno, Architect, San Diego, reported that he is representing AVCO who is purchasing the property from Mr. and Mrs. Sears, the applicants. The public hearing was o@ened to make record of this testimony. Mr. Salerno discussed the plan of the entire Planned Community pointing out the area to be developed under Phase I. He displayed the grading plan indicating the pads for construction of dwellings and pointing out that in some areas no grading will be required. Mr. Salerno indicated the proposed site plan to accommodate 200 dwelling units, a recreation area near the center, and 5 tot lot areas with play equip- ment for small children to be interspersed throughout the project. He advised that the access drives to the dwelling units will be dedicated alleys in the interest of improved financing. There will be 2 parking spaces attached to each unit, with 85 additional parking spaces for guests, plus available street parking. -3- 12/21/70 Mr. Salerno then presented floor plans for the various sized units, which will include 58 2-bedroom units of 896 and 1046 sq. ft., 38 3-bedroom units of 1020 sq. ft., 76 3-bedroom units of 1167 sq. ft., and 28 4-bedroom units of 1290 sq. ft. or larger. Each unit will include private yard area of between 300 and 450 sq. ft. William Rick, Rick Engineering, discussed the organization of this project indicating there will be five development units within the 23 acres of Phase I. The developer will record a subdivision map on the 23 acres and will assure to the City the construction of all public improvements covered by the conditions proposed by the Planning and Engineering staff. He advised that the deed restrictions for the individual units will include articles of government concerning the project. This will start with unit 1 and each unit will be merged into the organization upon completion. Mr. Rick commented that they have not submitted landscaping plans and asked that they be allowed to work this out with the Zoning Administrator, rather than adhering to specific requirements as listed. Director of Planning Warren advised that the specifications listed should serve as guidelines and wi th the Commission's approval the details of landscaping would be worked out between the staff and applicant. Associate Planner Lee discussed street improvements pointing out that with the grading plan proposed the extension of Timber in a straight line would be impractical, and suggested that a different alignment of Timber Street be considered when the subdivision map is filed. Mr. Lee also discussed the floor plans which are slightly smaller than stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance but the Planning Commission does have authority to grant exceptions from the normal requirements of the zone when considering Planned Unit Developments. Mr. Lee discussed the drives, which the applicant has now indicated they would prefer to make dedicated alleys, and asked the Commission's guidance as to whether landscaping should be included along such alleys. The staff has indicated to the applicant that the alleys should be widened to 30' and a T type turn around provided at the end of each alley. Member Hillson asked why the Engineering Division had requested elimination of landscaping from the alleys. City Engineer Gesley advised they do not object to landscaping in the alleys provided the maintenance of such landscaping is handled by the project and does not become the responsibility of the City. Member Chandler pointed out that the conditions recommended by the staff for this P.U.D. do not include the establishment of a Homeowners Association for continued maintenance and operation of open space and improvements. He suggested this should be included. -4- 12/21/70 In answer to a question by Member Hillson, Mr. Rick stated their objective for a completion date for this phase of development is one year. The Commission discussed the impact a development of this type will have on existing schools and the problem involved due to the time difference between building housing and building a school. After an opinion from the City Attorney concerning Planning Commission responsibility, Chairman Ri ce suggested that the staff approach the Council to request a joint meeting to discuss this problem of schools and residential development. MSUC (Macevicz-Adams) Recommend to the City Council the Prezoning of 23.3 RESOLUTION PCZ-70-AA acres between Sequoia Street and Timber Street to R-l-5. In further discussion the Commission agreed the resolution of approval of the Planned Unit Development should indicate the size and number of units as presented during the hearing, and should include the condition of dedicated alleys with landscaping, and the formation of an association to assure continued maintenance and operation of open space and improvements. MSUC (Macevicz-Chandler) Application for Planned Unit Development for Phase RESOLUTION PUD-70-3 1 of Brandywine be approved subject to conditions recommended by the staff and those agreed upon by the Commission during the hearing. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Apollo II~ Ltd. - Melrose Ave. and East Rienstra Street - Triple"K" Developments Associate Planner Lee indicated the location of 12.5 acres located south of East Rienstra, with most of the area west of Melrose Avenue. R-3-G-P zonin§ was recently approved for this property. He pointed out the developer has altered the plan since the original hearing to provide for 164 instead of 184 dwelling units. The new plan provides 24 3-bedroom and 140 2-bedroom units in 43 buildings of 3 and 4 units each, plus an office and maintenance building. It also provides for an extension of the patio area of each unit beyond the building. He called attention to the fact that the roof material indicated on this project is also composition roof; the staff had discussed the cost of other types of roof and found it would increase the cost of the units. Mr. Lee asked for the Commission's determination regarding the requirement of a 5' sidewalk for pedestrian access to Melrose Avenue as recommended by the Engineering Division. City Engineer Gesley speaking in this regard pointed out that due to the proximity of stores in the neighborhood and the number of people to be accommodated in this development, there should be a place on one side of the street for the people to walk. Member Hillson commen%ed that a sidewalk would be appropriate on both sides of the street throughout the development. -5- 12/21/70 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Robert Kolkey, President of Triple "K" Development, Inco, 5837 E1 Cajon Blvd., San Diego, advised that they are not planning any government subsidies for rents, but will go through a regular F.H.A. planned unit development. He pointed out that there is a minimum of 20' of air space between buildings, and in some places more. With regard to the requirement for a concrete sidewalk, Mr. Kolkey stated his main objective in developing this project is to have as good looking a project and yet as low in cost as possible, to reach the market of those not able to purchase the conventional type of housing. They are planning these dwellings in the $17,000 to $18,000 price range, but if they start putitng in all of the improvements of a normal improved street it will price the units out of this market. He pointed out there are two drives going to Melrose. Mr. Kolkey requested that in the interest of developing at as low a cost as possible without taking away from the beauty, that consideration be given to the following points. He wishes to utilize composition roofs of a new type which looks similar to shakes. He also requested some leeway in the landscaping requirements and asked that they be permitted to work this out with the staff. Mr. Kolkey pointed out that the patios will be extended by using some type of bush to enhance the beauty and afford screening, but the extension of the patio will not be on a concrete slab. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Member Chandler commented that although the proportion of units for the number of acres involved is a little more than the previous item, he does like the separation between the units, wi th not so many of them together. MSC (Chandler-Hillson) Approval of the Planned Unit Development of Apollo II, RESOLUTION PUD-70-4 Ltd. subject to conditions recommended by Planning staff with the provision that landscaping shall be coordinated with the staff, heavy type composition shingles shall be used and a 5' sidewalk installed on one side of the street. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Chandler, Hillson, Rice, Stewart, Adams and James NOES: Member Macevicz -6- 12/21/70 SUBIDVISION - Holida~ Estates Unit #6 - Final Map Director of Planning Warren pointed out this final map is in substantial conformance wi th the tentative map approved by the Commission, and that two mini parks and some offstreet parking bays have been added. The Division of Engineering and Planning staff recommend approval. MSUC (Chandler-James) Recommend to City Council approval of the final map for Holiday Estates Unit #6. PUBLIC HEARING - Various amendments to Zoning Ordinance Director of Planning Warren reported the receipt of a letter dated December 18 from Ed Elliott, President of South Bay Improvement Association asking for a deferral of this public hearing until after the first of the new year, and if possible, the latter part of January 1971. The staff report indicates post- ponement to January 4 would be acceptable. It was pointed out that most of the changes proposed at this time are housekeeping changes, with two or three exceptions, and it was felt that a two weeks delay should be sufficient for evaluation of the changes. MSUC (Stewart James) The public hearing for consideration of various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be postponed to the meeting of January 4, 1971. Gene York, 280 K Street, representing the South Bay Improvement Association stated that a two weeks delay would be of no value to that organization. They had originally received only four copies of the changes and to reproduce and circulate those copies to the 15 members and schedule a meeting during the holiday weeks would be virtually impossible. He, therefore, requested reconsideration on deferring the hearing to the meeting of January 18. MSUC (Stewart-James) The previous motion be rescinded and the public hearing be scheduled for the meeting of January 18,1971. Request for vacation of ri~ht-of-wa~, Hale Street west of Flo~d Avenue. City Engineer Gesley pointed out the portion of Hale Street west of the inter- section of Floyd Avenue for which application was made for vacation. The applicant had not been aware of the expense involved if this vacation were granted which would include removal of existing curb, sidewalk and pavement wi th the area to be vacated, closing of a manhole and adjustment of manhole cover to the new grade, construction of new curb, sidewalk and pavement as necessary. He felt the applicant may wish to withdraw his application. Director of Planning Warren advised that since the Commission does not take action in such a request but merely submits a finding to the City Council, he would recommend that the Commission make their finding and the applicant can then decide whether to pursue it further. -7- 12/21/70 MSUC (Adams-Macevicz) Report to the City Council the finding that the right-of-way of Hale Street west of Floyd Avenue is not needed for street purposes. Charles Crusilla, 484 Hale Street, reported that his purpose in requesting the vacation was not to gain additional property but an effort to close the area to vehicles and parked cars. He did not realize the cost that would be involved and felt he could not afford to make the improvements required. Approval of Brandywine Otay Valley Road Annexation Director of Planning Warren reported that since the County had not completed the paper work to include their property in this annexation at the time the hearing was held by LAFCO, the applicants for the Brandywine property had requested that the County property be deleted rather than hold up their annexation. After LAFCO has taken action the boundaries cannot be changed without another hearing by LAFCO. It is therefore recommended that the annexation of 212.19 acres be recommended to the City Council. MSUC (Adams-Macevicz) Recommend to the City Council the approval of Brandywine Otay Valley Road annexation containing 212.19 acres. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Rice reported that he was pleased to be the first member of one of the Commissions to be invited to sit in at a City Council meeting. He found it to be an interesting experience and felt the other Commissioners will find the same. After a short discussion concerning a meeting on the fourth Monday in December, it was moved by Chandler, seconded by James and Unanimously carried that no meeting be held on December 28. Chairman Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectful ly submitted, Helen S. Mapes, Secre~ry -