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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1973/02/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA February 21~ 1973 The regular adjourned meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Rice, Macevicz, Chandler, Rudolph, Whitten, Wilson, Swanson and ex-officio member Miller. Also present: Acting Director of Planning Williams, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid, Associate Planner Lee, Assistant Director of Public Works Roberts, and Assistant City Attorney Blick. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Rice, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Whitten-Wilson) The minutes of the meeting of February 5, 1973 be approved as mailed. Member Wilson abstained from voting due to his absence from the meeting on that date. The Chairman called for oral communications and none were offered. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): a. PLANNED UNIT ~EVELOPMENT - Request for approval of Fairway Downs. b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for approval of residential development in Flood Plain District - Fairway Downs, Inc. Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that although this hearing has been continued for several months, there is still additional information to be furnished for the Environmental Impact Report with reference to the flood plain and flood way analysis of the Sweetwater River. This could be done by the developer, or he could await the completion of a County study which is under way and expected to be completed early in May. The developer has chosen to rely upon the County study. Mr. Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator, is recommending a continuance of that hearing until May 21, 1973. Since action on the Planned Unit Development applica- tion cannot be taken until the City Council has acted on the rezoning request which is delayed for the Environmental Impact Report, the staff recommends continuing this hearing to the meeting of June 18, 1973. Member Chandler asked if the County is still attempting to buy this property as part of the proposed Sweetwater Regional Park. Mr. Williams confirmed that the County Board of Supervisors has taken action to acquire certain property for that park and this property is included in their action. MSUC (Chandler-Whitten) The public hearing for consideration of the Planned Unit Development and conditional use permit for Fairway Downs, Inc. be continued to the meeting of June 18, 1973. -2- 2/21/73 - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Environmental Impact Report for Rancho Robinhood Environmental Review Coordinator Reid advised this report was filed on a ll6 lot subdivision, of which 114 lots are for single family dwelling units. The two discretionary acts in the review of this project are the tentative subdivision map and the consideration of a precise plan reducing minimum lot sizes while maintaining an overall density in conformance with existing zoning of the property. The Draft Environmental Impact Report was filed on January 9, 1973 and the posting period ended on February 5, 1973. Input from the Environmental Control Commission, Public Workd Department, Planning Department and the school districts was reported in the written memorandum. This input resulted in several revisions to the draft report; the two most significant include the geology section, including a discussion of rock units, landslide, earthquake faults, expanse of soil, erosion, and natural resources, and the inclusion of mitigating measures included in the project for noise and traffic circulation. Mr. Reid also advised that one correction should be made in the report, on page 5a where reference is made to a channel under Sweetwater Road, it should read Bonita Road. Subject to that correction and the inclusion of the minutes of this public hearing as an appendix to the report, the Environmental Review Coordinator recommends adoption of the report. This being the time and place as advertised, public hearing was the opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Member Chandler commented that this is the most concise and to-the-point environ- mental report that has been reviewed by the Commission to date and he felt it answers the necessary questions. Member Rudolph noted that this report also brought about some changes in the original development plan in order to alleviate some problems. MSUC (Whitten-Chandler) The Environmental Impact Report on Rancho Robinhood, RESOLUTION EIR-73-2 as submitted and with the inclusion of recommended amendments be adopted. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): REZONING - Otas Lakes Road and Allen School Lane - R-E-D to R-E-P - Rancho Robinhood Homes~ Inc. Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that this rezoning request will be discussed with the following agenda item for consideration of the tentative subdivision map. SUBDIVISION (Cont.): Revised Tentative Map of Rancho Robinhood Associate Planner Lee pointed out the location of the property south of Allen School Lane, west of Otay Lakes Road, totalling 73 acres. The present zoning is for half acre lots, which would allow minimum lot sizes down to 15,000 sq. ft. The rezoning request is for the purpose of developing under a precise plan by reducing the individual lot sizes but retaining a larger portion of the entire site in natural open space. The present zoning would permit approximately 125 units on this 73 acre site, whereas the developer is proposing 114 single family homes. -3- 2/21/73 Mr. Lee discussed the details of the tentative map, noting that the average lot size is 10,000 sq. ft. and that a 5 acre park site will be reserved adjacent to Allen School. lie noted that sidewalks will be provided on all streets except Otay Lakes Road and the south side of street "B" abutting the open space area. He noted that an agreement will be required prohibiting the construction of any structures or fences in the open space area and allowing access for installation and maintenance of landscaping and irrigation systems as necessary. Mr. Lee called attention to the recommended conditions concerning utilities, walls, slopes~ landscaping and irrigation under the staff's recommendation for approval of the tentative map. The Commission discussed access to this development and it was noted that Allen School Lane will be improved to a 28 ft. paving width. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing on the rezoning request was opened. James Ashbaugh~ of George Nolte and Associates, representing the applicant, commented on two questions raised by Commission members. He advised that the pads for houses adjacent to the school property will be at elevations 10 to 15 feet above the school ground. He also noted that Allen School Lane has an existing right of way width of 55 feet and no additional right of way is required but the developer of this project will install improvements on the south side of the center line of this street. As no one else wished to speak concerning the rezoning or the tentative subdivision map, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) Recommend to the City Council the change of zone for RESOLUTION NO. PCZ-72-S 73.4 acres located south of Allen School Lane, west of Otay Lakes Road, from R-E-D to R-E-P. MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the tentative subdivision map for Rancho Robinhood subject to the conditions enumerated in the staff report by the Planning Department and by the Director of Public Works. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): CONDITIONAL USE PE~qIT - 89 First Avenue - Request to construct buildin9 for worship - South Bay Church of Christ Acting Director of Planning Williams reported this item was continued from a previous meeting due to various street access and sewer problems and to the need for an Environmental Impact Report. Since no report has been filed by the appli- cant it is recommended that the request be denied. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Dave Shipman, 66 Corte Maria, voiced opposition to the granting of a conditional use permit for a church, lie felt since no representative of the church or of the owner had appeared at the meetings, the request should not be approved. As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Macevicz-Wilson) The request for a conditional use permit to construct a building for worship at 89 First Avenue be denied, based on the following findings: -4- 2/21/73 1. The required Environmental Impact Report was not filed. 2. Approval of the request would place an unnecessary hardship and burden on the adjacent property to the south by the amount of traffic generated by the use across the lot. 3. The proposed use cannot comply with the rules and regulations of the City Code until it has met the necessary street frontage, sewer and drainage requirements. 4. The Zoning Ordinance requirement that churches be located on a collector road has not been met. Consideration of Pacific Telephone Petition for Annexation Acting Director of Planning Williams indicated the location of 5.2 acres on the south side of Otay Valley Road, east of 1-805, which the Pacific Telephone Company has petitioned for annexation to the City of Chula Vista in order to receive City services. He noted that the property could be serviced either by the City or by the Montgomery Sanitation District but requires annexation to one body or the other in order to obtain sewer service. Pacific Telephone Company proposes to improve the property with a telephone office building, garage and storage building. The City Fire Department, Engineering Department and Police Department have indicated they anticipate no problem in providing services to this area. The property is adjacent to present city limits and the staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the boundaries of the annexation proposal and permit the staff to file the annexation with LAFCO. Charles Horn, Pacific Telephone Company Engineering Department, confirmed the company's desire to annex the property to the City of Chula Vista. MSUC (Whitten-Wilson) The boundaries of the 5.2 acres located on the south side of Otay Valley Road, east of 1-805, proposed for annexation by Pacific Telephone Company be approved and the staff directed to file the request with LAFCO. Request for extension of time on Conditional Use Permit for construction of a church at 623 Telegraph Canyon Road - Chula Vista Alliance Church Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that although the conditional use permit to construct a church and educational units on a 2~ acre site at 623 Telegraph Canyon Road was approved a year ago, building permits and approval of site plans have been withheld since that time to permit the City to complete its work on the alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road. Since the delay in utilizing the permit has been at the request of the City, the staff recommends that a one year extension of time be granted. MSUC (Chandler-Wilson) Approval of a one year extension of time for a conditional use permit for the construction of a church at 623 Telegraph Canyon Road. -5- 2/21/73 Request for deferral of public improvements to alley at ll9-1211qadison Avenue Acting Director of Planning Williams reported that application was made for building permits with a building valuation in excess of $5,000 on each of the two properties, which would require the installation of public improvements. The existing alley pavement does not meet current paving standards but it would not be practical to install individual segments of the alley because of grade and drainage problems. The staff therefore concurs with the Division of Engineering reco~nendation for approval of the deferral subject to the execution of an agreement to guarantee installation of concrete alley improvements upon written notice by the City, the posting of a bond in the amount of $32500 to cover the cost of construction on both properties, and waiving the right of protest in the event a 1911 Act proceeding is instituted. MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) Approval of the request for deferral of public improve- ments to the alley at 119-121 Madison Avenue subject to the conditions enumerated. Request for approval of sign program for Whispering Trees Village, 88 E. Bonita Road - C-N Products Associate Planner Lee displayed a rendering of the buildings of Whispering Trees Village and of the signs proposed for attachment to the roof of the building and of a freestanding sign to be located within a planter in the center of the drive- way on Bonita Road. Under this sign program all tenants' signs will be uniform in lettering styles, color and wood. The signs would utilize wood facing and interior illuminated plastic letters. The staff recommends approval of the sign program on the basis that the signs are architecturally compatible with the building and the sizes are related to the store frontage; the freestanding sign offers identification for the entire center. MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) Approval of the sign program for Whispering Trees Village, 88 E. Bonita Road as presented by CN Products. Request for approval of wall sign at 895 Third Avenue - Frazee Paints Associate Planner Lee displayed a rendering of the applicant's request to place wall signs on the north and west elevations of the Frazee Paint store. Such wall signs are normally permitted in the C-C zone, however, freestanding signs require Commission approval and a freestanding sign for this facility was approved in 1970 because the applicant stated they did not wish to use any sign on the building itself as it would detract from the architecture. The approved sign is 39 feet high and contains approximately 170 square feet, which the staff feels is adequate to identify the business. It is felt the wall signs should not be approved unless the freestanding sign is to be removed. It is further suggested that the applicant consider the possibility of redesigning the freestanding sign to accom- modate a reader board for special sales if this is desired. Member Wilson suggested the possibility of permitting the name Frazee Paints only on the building since the freestanding sign is some distance away from the building and there may be some confusion in locating the store. Mr. Lee reported the staff's opinion would be that they should use one type of sign or the other, but the signing should not be duplicated by using both. -6- 2/21/73 Corky Schauer, California Neon, advised they wish to withdraw the request for wall signs based on the staff's recommendation of modifying the existing pylon sign as a reader board. ~SUC (Rudolph-Chandler) The request for approval of wall sign at 895 Third Avenue for Frazee Paints be filed. Resolution modifying side yard requirement for El Rancho del ReS Unit 1 Associate Planner Lee advised that this resolution was prepared at the Commission's direction given at the meeting of February 5. He also reported that further contact with F.H.A. indicates that this modification would be needed on a very limited number of lots within the development. They would accept the 3' and 7' yards on the majority of the lots since the level topography will preclude excessive runoff which might have necessitated a wider side yard. MSUC (~acevicz-Whitten) Adoption of the resolution modifying the side yard RESOLUTION NO. PCM-72-23-(A) requirements for E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 1 Director's Report Acting Director of Planning Williams briefly reviewed the proposed budget request for Planning Commission activities. Included in the request are funds for atten- dance at the ASPO conference by the Chairman and Vice Chairman and for all seven Commissioners to attend the League of California Cities annual conference. League dinner meetings and six dinner meetings in connection with workshop sessions are included. Commission Comments Commissioner Macevicz reported that a communication from Wayne Smith, Chairman of the Telegraph Canyon Creek Committee, requests his attendance at an additional meeting to be held on March 7th at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Macevicz invited any other Commissioners who could to also attend that meeting as the Corps of Engineers has been presenting quite informative sessions with regard to flood control. Commissioner Rudolph asked about the formation of a Transportation Committee. Ex-officio member ~4iller reported that the Environmental Control Commission felt this should be presented to the City Council and rely on the Council for the formation of a committee. Three members of the E.C.C. expressed an interest in serving on a transportation committee. Member Swanson reported that he had discussed this matter with Mayor Hamilton who indicated he had been in communication with a representative of Rohr in charge of research and development. Tilis will be pursued and a presentation made to the Planning Commission, Environmental Control Commission, and the City Council after they have developed an agenda for discussion items. ADJOURNMENT MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) The meeting be adjourned to the meeting of February 26, 1973. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Napes, Secretary