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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990/12/10 Board of Appeals & Advisors Minutes . . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA December 10.1990 Public Services Building. Conference Room No.1 5:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Contreras, Vice-Chairman Leonard, Board Members Arnold, McArthur and Nash MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Members Gingerich and Reynolds CI1Y STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp, Administrative Secretary Uybungco, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Foster, Senior Building Inspector Monaghan and Assistant Director of Community Development Gustafson (Guest) CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Contreras called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC ArnoldfNash (5-0) to approve the minutes of November 12, 1990. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A. Notice and Order to Demolish Commercial Building @ 2578 Main Street, Chula Vista, CA 92011. This hearing is tape recorded on a separate tape and is available for Mr. Jabro, the appellant, if he wishes to obtain a copy. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Foster and Senior Building Inspector Monaghan presented the following information: 1) The building burned on May 14, 1990. The department posted a "Dangerous Building" notice and informed the owner to obtain a Demolition Permit on May 15, 1990. 2) Chula Vista Municipal Code requirements state that if more than 60 percent of the building is destroyed, all uses must be corrected to conform with the zone. 3) Presented information regarding evidence of the damage to the building. The Board's decision was to determine if at least 60 percent of the structure has been destroyed. 4) Showed video tape of the damages of the buildings. Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- December 10, 1990 . Mr. Rommel Jabro, the appellant, presented the following information: 1) Presented proposed reconstruction plan to the Board. Proposed to reconstruct a 3000 sq. ft. structure and the remainder of the lot would be used for parking and landscaping. Will also perform off-site improvement work as required by the City. Appellant proposed to leave existing auto repair activity on site. 2) The use for the proposed 3000 sq. ft. structure would be a grocery/liquor store. 3) Wishes to save a portion of the existing building. Stated that he does not have enough money to demolish everything and start all over. In response to the Board's inquiries, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Foster stated that no matter what Mr. Jabro plans to do with his property, he must apply for a building permit and which must be approved by various City departments (Building and Housing, Planning, Engineering and Community Development - Redevelopment Area). The existing auto repair building located behind the burned out structure must then be in compliance with the zone. . MSUC Arnold/Leonard (5-0) to approve staffs recommendation that the buildings shall be totally razed, inclusive of foundations. Board Member Nash requested soils tests to be performed on site to determine the level of soil is contamination. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Foster responded that soils tests will be required in conjunction with the Notice and Order to Abate the Nuisance. Director Larsen informed Mr. Jabro that staff would respond to him in writing as to the findings and decisions of the Board and will notify him of the time frame for which the corrections must be made. 3. DIREcrOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A. Presentation by the Assistant Director of Community Development, David Gustafson. There are currently four redevelopment areas within the City. ij Bayfront - Visitor Serving Commercial Activities Town Center I Town Center II - Regional Shopping Center Southwest Redevelopment Project Area . Under California Redevelopment Act, #2 and #3 above are one project because the City merged the funds. In order for the City to consider a portion of the City for redevelopment, blighting conditions must exist. . . . Board of Appeals & Advisors December 10, 1990 -3- Property taxes are derived from these areas which the City (Redevelopment Agency) can use to improve the areas. The City is entitled to take tax increments - ascertain tax flow from property tax, freeze the tax at that level (base year) and any tax beyond the base year goes to the Redevelopment Agency to spend on improvements. Project Area Committees are established for each redevelopment project. These committees are comprised of residents and/or members of the business community. These individuals advise the Redevelopment Agency what their concerns are within their areas. The Board thanked Mr. Gustafson for his presentation. B. Presentation of Exit Criteria, Chapter 33, Uniform Building Code. This presentation has been postponed to the January meeting. 4. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITIEN CORRESPONDENCE): None. 5. Chairman Contreras adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for January 14, 1990. ~J , G() Yee1in Uyb ' g~ AdministratIve Secretary Department of Building and Housing /yu (e:\boardmin.doc)