HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1975/11/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
November 10, 1975
A regular 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: Chandler, Rudolph, Starr, Floto, Pressutti and Smith. Also present:
Director of Planning Peterson, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, Assistant
Director of Public Works Lippitt, Assistant City Attorney Beam and Secretary
Mapes.
Chairman Chandler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSUC (Pressutti-Rudolph) The minutes of the meeting of October 27, 1975 be
approved as written.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Chairman called for oral communications and none were offered.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of request for annexation of 0.58 acres on the east side of
Hilltop Drive between G and H Streets - Albert J. Leckman
2. Consideration of request for annexation of 0.77 acres on the south side of L
Street between Hilltop Drive and Country Club Drive - Cedeno-
Skinner
3. Consideration of request for one year extension for variance ZAV-74-27, for
reduction in side yard, 10' to 5', 824 David Drive - Mario
Ingargiola
4. Consideration of request for vacation of Madrona Street west of Landis Avenue -
C. P. Kiffe
5. Consideration of formation of Open Space District No. 6 in Hilltop Vista
Subdivision
Commissioner Smith requested that items 1 and 2 be considered separately.
MSUC (Smith-Rudolph) Agenda items 3, 4, and 5 under the consent calendar be
approved in accordance with the recommendations in the report to the Commission.
Commissioner Smith noted that the request for annexation of 0.58 acres on Hilltop
Drive is only one lot and he suggested that the Planning Department consider
establishing a policy for annexing larger areas rather than an individual lot. He
also noted that the annexation of 0.77 acres on the south side of L Street involved
a parcel which has no sidewalk and asked about the possibility of requiring the
installation of sidewalk as a condition of annexation.
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Director of Planning Peterson advised that with regard to the first item, this
request for annexation was a result of the cessation of the County of providing
fire protection for unincorporated areas which are surrounded by City boundaries.
He reported that other property owners in the vicinity were contacted to deter-
mine their interest in annexing to the city, but no interest was expressed. He
concurred that the City could better define its annexation policy. He also advised
that it has never been a policy of the City to require public improvements as a
condition of annexation; he questioned the legality of such a requirement.
Assistant City Attorney Beam expressed the opinion that the laws of annexation
as codified by the State does not allow cities to condition the annexation upon
a requirement of installing public improvements.
MSUC (Smith-Rudolph) The Commission finds that in accordance with the Notice of
Exemption issued by the Environmental Review Coordinator on September 26, 1975,
the proposed annexation will not have any possible significant significant impact
on the environment.
MSUC (Smith-Floto) The boundaries for the annexation of 0.58 acres located on
the east side of Hilltop Drive between G and H Streets, as requested by Albert
J. Leckman, be approved and the staff authorized to file the application with the
Local Agency Formation Commission.
MSC (Smith-Rudolph) The request for annexation of 0.77 acres on the south side
of L Street between Hilltop Drive and Country Club Drive be referred to the staff
to determine if there is a legal means of requiring the installation of sidewalk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Smith, Rudolph, Starr and Floto
NOES: Commissioners Chandler and Pressutti
ABSENT: None
Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt advised that there is a procedure
known as the short form of the 1911 Act under which the City can force the
installation of sidewalks if more than 50% of the block is so improved.
MSUC (Rudolph-Smith) The request for annexation of 0.77 acres on the south side
of Hilltop Drive be placed on the Planning Commission agenda for the meeting of
November 24, 1975 with a report from the staff as requested.
REGULAR CALENDAR
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Zone change PCZ-75-J - Request to rezone 6.28 acres in the
northwest quadrant of I-8~5 and East J Street from P-C and
unzoned to R-1-H - Citx initiated
Director of Planning Peterson reported that the property considered for rezoning
is under two ownerships at the present time. The easterly portion, immediately
adjacent to the freeway and consisting of about 1.6 acres, is owned by George
Cunradi who has expressed an interest in developing the property. The westerly
portion was formerly owned by Otay Land Company and then sold to Dr. Bloom. A
bankruptcy proceeding currently in process has clouded the question of ownership
of that property, which comprises about 4.7 acres. It is recommended that the
rezoning be considered in two separate hearings with consideration of rezoning
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the 1.6 acres set for November 24, 1975 when the environmental impact report
should be ready for consideration, and the rezoning of the 4.7 acres held over
to January 26, 1976 after the scheduled date for the court hearing on the bank-
ruptcy proceeding.
MSUC (Starr-Pressutti) The public hearing for consideration of rezoning 1.6 acres
in the northwest quadrant of 1-805 and East J Street be continued to the meeting
of November 24, 1975.
MSUC (Starr-Pressutti) The public hearing for consideration of rezoning 4.7 acres
in the northwest quadrant of 1-805 and East J Street be continued to the meeting
of January 26, 1976.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance PCV-75-19 - Request to install a 50' high, 314 sq. ft.
freestanding sign, 98 East Bonita Road - Union 0~1 Company
Director of Planning Peterson advised that after this public hearing was adver-
tised, it was determined that the location of the proposed sign on a scenic route
in the city makes it necessary that an Initial Study of the environmental impact
of the act be filed. It is recommended that this hearing be continued for one
month to allow time for the filing and processing of the Initial Study.
MSUC (Rudolph-Starr) The public hearing to consider variance application PCV-75-19
be continued to the meeting of December 8, 1975.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance PCV-75-18 - Request to use mobile unit for temporary
classroom, 301 E. Palomar Street - Palomar Church of Christ
Current Planning Supervisor Lee reported that this request is for the use of a
10' x 50' mobile unit as a classroom for a one year period. The church is proceed-
ing with plans for construction of a permanentbuilding but additional classroom
space is needed immediately. Mr. Lee noted that the mobile unit at the location
proposed would be adquately screened from public view. He called attention to
three conditions recommended and the findings to support approval of the request.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
George Riley, 1125 Monserate Avenue, representing the Palomar Church of Christ,
affirmed that plans are under way for a new building to be constructed on the
site and that the use of the mobile unit is strictly for temporary quarters and
should not be needed for longer than one year. He expressed compliance with the
conditions listed in the staff report.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MSUC (Starr-Rudolph) Variance resolution PCV-75-18 for the use of a mobile unit
as a temporary classroom, including the conditions and findings as stated in the
staff report, be passed and approved.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Variance PCV-75-17 - Request to split parcel into
two lots, one without street frontage - Geo. W. & M. Clayton
Director of Planning Peterson pointed out that this hearing was continued from
the meeting of October 27 with directions to the staff to investigate the status
of a possible 30 ft. roadway easement which the applicant thought would be avail-
able to serve this lot. Research of the records revealed that no public roadway
easement exists. Although a 30 ft. roadway easement was shown on the final sub-
division map filed in 1947, the easement was not described in the title to the
map and it was never offered for dedication to the city nor accepted by the city
at the time the map was approved. Mr. Peterson advised that if an easement exists
it would be a private easement lying west of the 40 ft. strip of property owned
by the City. The staff position continues to be a recommendation for denial of
the variance application since findings in support of a hardship peculiar to
this property are not evident; the property owner enjoys the same rights and
use of his property as other owners in the vicinity. It is recommended that
none of the lots be divided until procedures for construction of a public street
are put in effect.
Chairman Chandler reopened the public hearing.
Margaret Clayton pointed out that a variance similar to this request was granted
to Mr. Dennis Mickey with one of the conditions being that he obtain a 12 ft.
access easement across the property at First Avenue and D Street. Such an
easement has been obtained by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton. She also advised it is not
their desire to develop the rear portion of the property at this time, but only
to divide the property.
Commissioner Pressutti asked if it is possible to approve a division of a parcel
with some codicil that the property cannot be developed until it has frontage on
a street.
Assistant City Attorney Beam adivsed that this is redundant since the reason for
the variance is to make the land developable because it is not on a dedicated
public street.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
In discussion the Commission concurred that findings to support approval of the
variance request were not evident.
MSUC (Staff-Rudolph) Based upon the following findings, variance application PCV-
75-17 is denied.
1. Reasonable use of the property is enjoyed through the existence of the
single family residence on the front portion of the lot; hence, no hardship
exists.
2. The existing home at 61Minot Avenue affords the owner the same rights
enjoyed by other owners of R-1 lots in this vicinity. The formation of a
1911 Act Improvement District would provide for the construction of a public
street to serve the rear portion of the lots fronting on Minot Avenue if the
owners desire to subdivide their properties.
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3. Since access to a public street would be available to the rear of this
lot and similar adjacent lots under 1911 Act procedures, the approval of a
private easement conflicts with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance Section
19.24.110 which requires R-1 lots to have a minimum of 60 feet of frontage
on a dedicated street.
4. The creation of private access easements in this area conflcits with the
General Plan policy that future rights of way be protected against adverse
development.
Chairman Chandler advised the applicant of the right of appeal to the City Council
within l0 days.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Specific Plan at 3900 block of Bonita Road - City initiated
Current Planning Supervisor Lee displayed a plat showing five parcels located
northwest of Bonita Road and Willow Street, noting that development plans for two
of the parcels have been approved which entail access from Bonita Road. He pointed
out that if the remaining two parcels fronting on Bonita Road also require curb
cuts, it could result in traffic hazards on Bonita Road which presently has a
traffic count of about 20,000 cars a day and is projected to ultimately increase
to 50,000 cars a day. The staff proposed a plan to utilize a joint access drive-
way for the two developments which have been approved; Bonita Racquets was recep-
tive to the proposal but the Kaiser Foundation was not and expressed strong
opposition to any joint use of access.
In considering various alternatives for providing access to each of the parcels
without undue traffic conflict, it was the opinion of the staff that a specific
plan entailing the dedication and improvement of a public street cul de sac, from
which each parcel would have access, offered the best solution. A plan for the
proposed cul de sac was presented and attention called to five reasons contained
in the staff report for the support of this plan.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Grant Baldwin, Regional Property Manager for Kaiser Hospitals and Clinics in
Southern California, 1515 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, discussed their
proposed facility and their efforts to meet all requirements of the City in
developing the property. He expressed concern that use of joint access from
Bonita Road would result in traffic through their parking lot to and from the
Willow Street access point. Due to the nature of their clientele, i.e., people
who are ill and in need of medical care, it is their contention that such addi-
tional traffic through their property would be an imposition and would create
problems.
He displayed alternative plans for access drives from the proposed cul de sac
which they felt would discourage traffic through their property to reach the
adjacent facility, but expressed a strong preference for retaining their individual
driveway from Bonita Road, which he indicated could be placed at any point across
their vacant parcel fronting on Bonita Road that the City deemed preferable.
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Kenneth Kolk, representing Bonita Racquets, owners of parcels, 2, 3, and 4 shown
on the plan, expressed their desire to cooperate in any plan for common access
that is acceptable to the City. He also indicated their wish for an early
decision in order that their development plans may proceed.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Lee discussed the various alternative plans submitted by the Kaiser Foundation
noting the differences from the staff proposal. He felt any of the proposed
alternates should be reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer before being approved.
He again expressed the opinion that a private joint access driveway could serve
the same purpose.
Commissioner Starr expressed the opinion that the design of Bonita Road at this
point should be taken into consideration, and whether or not it would permit left
turns into or exiting from the property. He also felt that the points brought up
by Mr. Baldwin were valid. He suggested that if parcels 4 and 5 could be limited
to one curb cut each, the separate driveways for the Kaiser clinic and for the
Bonita Racquets development would not create a problem.
MSC (Staff-Pressutti) The Commission rejects the Specific Plan as proposed and
directs the staff to explore the possibility of having one curb cut per property
owner and keep access to the two functions entirely separate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Starr, Pressutti, Rudolph and Smith
NOES: Commissioners Chandler and Floto
ll. Consideration of request to operate veterinary clinic in C-N zone, 1466 Melrose Avenue - S. P. Waterman, D.V.M.
Director of Planning Peterson reported that historically veterinary clinics have
not been permitted in C-N zones, but in recent years there have been changes both
in terms of the veterinary practice and in zoning ordinances. The present
Municipal Code of Chula Vista contains a section which allows the Planning
Commission to authorize other kinds of uses which are similar to the basic
businesses allowed in that zone. This application is presented for consideration
under that section. In reviewing the request the staff found that the use is
similar to other uses in the C-N zone and recommends approval of the request,
subject to the conditions that no overnight boarding of animals shall be allowed,
and examination and treatment rooms shall be fully soundproofed.
The Chairman invited the applicant to present additional information relative
to the request if he desired to do so.
Dr. Waterman, 1394 Lilac Avenue, concurred with the conditions as recommended.
He discussed the difference between a veterinary hospital and a veterinary clinic,
which he proposes to establish. A clinic does not have the facilities to keep
animals overnight; they are treated medically or with minor surgery and released
to the owner on the same day. Animals requiring overnight care are referred to
a veterinary hospital. He presented photos of similar clinics located in other
shopping centers in the San Diego area. He also advised that this type of facility
does not generate excessive noise since most of the animals are there a very short
time and, if necessary, are sedated for treatment.
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Commissioner Rudolph expressed concern over the problem with the C-N zone as
regulated in the zoning ordinance as denoted by the frequency of requests brought
to the Commission. She pointed out that the C-N District is very restrictive in
order to make it compatible with residential use. She also noted that a conditional
use permit is required for the location of a veterinary clinic in the C-C zone,
and only the C-T zone allows it as a primary use. She felt that would indicate this
is not the kind of use that could be found to be similar to other uses in the C-N
zone.
Commissioner Smith expressed the opinion that if this use is to be considered for
the C-N zone it should be done under the procedures established for a conditional
use permit which provide for a public hearing with notice given to surrounding
residents.
Commissioner Pressutti pointed out that this particular C-N property is rather
peculiar as a neighborhood shopping center since it is much larger and provides
much more parking than the more commonly found small neighborhood centers. He
cited the location of this center on a heavily travelled street, the greater
than usual setback from adjacent residential use, and the lack of a similar service
in the area, as factors which make it a compatible and desirable use at this loca-
tion.
Commissioner RudOlph suggested that possibly additional C-C zoning should be
established in this area to accommodate uses not permitted in the C-N zone.
MS (Rudolph-Starr) PCM-75-25 for operation of a veterinary clinic in the C-N
zone at 1466 Melrose Avenue be denied based on the finding that it does not have
characteristics of other retail businesses or service establishments which supply
commodities or services for residents of the neighborhood.
A tied vote was cast on the motion, as follows:
AYES: Co~nissioners Rudolph, Starr and Smith
NOES: Commissioners Chandler, Floto and Pressutti
Assistant City Attorney Beam advised that since the tie vote does not constitute
approval, if members of the Commission feel there is some issue or fact that
would allow a compromise, that might be attempted. He suggested that if the
Commission wished to get the feeling of the adjacent residents as to the compat-
ibility of the use, consideration of the request could be continued and notice of
the date of such consideration be mailed to surrounding property owners.
MSUC (Floto-Smith) Consideration of the request to operate a veterinary clinic
in the C-N zone at 1466 Melrose Avenue be continued to the meeting of December 8,
1975 and that surrounding residents be notified of the date and purpose of the
consideration.
Commissioner Rudolph requested that the staff make some comment concerning C-C
zoning for the area.
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12. Consieration of request for deferral of public improvements at 368 Hilltop
Drive - Lawrence Pi Colman
Current Planning Supervisor Lee advised that the installation of public improve-
ments--curb, gutter and sidewalk--for which a deferral is requested, would cost
about $3,000. He pointed out that this property and the adjacent lot to the north
are the only parcels on the west side of Hilltop Drive between Center and G Street
which do not have the public improvements installed in front of their dwellings.
The distance between Center Street and G Street is about 820 feet and these two
lots equal about 25 per cent of the total frontage. The City Code requires that
the improvements be installed in conjunction with the issuance of a building
permit for $5,000 valuation or over unless a deferral is granted. In this case
the staff finds that installation would not result in any of the conditions
enumerated in the Co~e as grounds for deferral.
Lawrence Colman, 368 Hilltop Drive, expressed the opinion that installing such
improvements on a piecemeal basis by individual lots is impractical. He also
felt such improvements should be financed--not paid for, but financed--from
public sources of funds, rather than using private savings or private credit.
He indicated he would not object to participating in a 1911 Act district for
installation of all improvements in the area, nor to having a lien placed upon
his property as a guarantee of future performance.
In response to a question from the Commission, Assistant Director of Public
Works Lippitt explained that under the regular form of the 1911 Act an improve-
ment district is formed at the request of a contractor or a petition from a
group of people. Under the short form 1911 Act, the City Council may, if over
half of the block is developed with improvements and all the right of way has
been acquired by the City, require the other property owners to install the
improvements. On that basis the City finances the installation and the property
owners then pay back the City over a period of years at the established interest
rate.
MSUC (Rudolph-Floto) The Commission denies the request to defer the installation
of public improvements at 368 Hilltop Drive because the present installation of
public improvements would not result in a condition which would support the
necessary findings for deferral, and that it is desirable to install the improve-
ments as part of the development of public improvements in the area; the Commis-
sion also recommends that the City Council investigate the possibility of requiring
the improvements under the short form 1911 Act procedure.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-75-21 - Request to install a
self-serve 3-pump 9asoline island in connection with
existin9 convenience market in C-N-P zone, 88 East Bonita
Road - Frank Ferreira
Director of Planning Peterson noted that the application requested a 3-pump
gasoline island, but the drawings of the proposed installation show 4 pumps to be
located on an island in the driveway of the Whispering Trees shopping center. In
reviewing the plan the staff determined that location for the pumps would result
in inadequate stacking distance for autos waiting for sercice to clear Bonita Road.
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Modifying the plan to place the pumps in another location would disrupt the
onsite traffic circulation. Mr. Peterson commented on the attractiveness of
this existing shopping center, but expressed the opinion that allowing the
proposed use would disrupt the center and detract from its appearance.
Mr. Peterson acknowledged the receipt of a petition containing 465 signatures
expressing support for the proposed application.
He reiterated the recommendation for denial of the application based upon the
findings set forth in the staff report.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Frank Ferreira, 270 Bonita Glen Drive, reported that a year ago he took over
the management and operation of Carriage Trade in the Whispering Trees shopping
center, a store which had previously been in operation for two years. He reported
that during the past year business had doubled over the previous year and the
customer count has increased to over 3,000 customers per week. During the past
year he has been offered numerous suggestions from customers for improving the
shopping center, and one of the suggestions heard most often was that a cut-rate
gasoline facility was needed in this area because existing gas prices are too high
due to the lack of competition. He indicated that the only truly cut-rate gasoline
station in Chula Vista is on H Street, some two miles from this convenience center.
With the opening of 1-805, gasoline customers can find cut-rate stations at
numerous offramps from the freeway outside of Chula Vista. As a result of frequent
suggestions in this regard, a survey was conducted of the customers of the shopping
center and the interest in having a cut-rate gasoline facility was extremely high.
Mr. Ferreira discussed the proposed design for the pump island and kiosk in an
architectural style to blend with the existing structures in the center. He
indicated that the location for the pump island as shown on the plan is one of
many possible locations that could have been shown. The reason for selecting that
site was for exposure to Bonita Road, thus eliminating the requirement for a large
sign.
Mr. Ferreira discussed the difference between a cut-rate self service facility
and a regular self-service with other services available. He contended that a
facility for dispensing gasoline only should not require a market study for
justification, as is required for a full scale service station. He also felt that
the number of signatures on the petition shows that the service is necessary or
desirable and will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or
community.
Mr. Ronald Feenstra, architect, 1975 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, pointed out the
difficulty in knowing how to plan such facilities in the light of what is going
to happen in the future. Due to the energy crisis, there is no certainty of what
will happen in the future. He suggested that due to the investment required to
establish a full scale service station, such facilities should be limited to
those presently existing, and new installations should be this type which are
far less expensive and can be removed within a short time when they are no longer
needed. He contended that the facility proposed should not fall in the same
category as a service station which provides a full line of service for motorists.
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Mr. Feenstra took exception to the statement in the staff report that the
positioning of this pump island in the middle of the driveway will disrupt
the visual continuity of the existing building lines and will tend to clutter
the center. He also maintained there is ample room in the parking lot of this
center for autos to circulate and reach the pumps without being backed up in
the street.
Larry Antinone, 39 Sandalwood Drive, a resident in the area, spoke in opposition
to the location of a cut-rate station at the entrance to a residential area,
since permitting this type of development would detract from the residential
area and would add to an already overly congested area. He contended that the
existing center causes an abnormal amount of onstreet parking for a residential
area. He reported that his concern is shared by a number of home owners in the
area and asked that those in opposition be requested to raise their hands. Six
people in the audience responded. He also submitted a petition signed by 49
home owners in the immediate area in opposition to the installation of the pro-
posed gasoline facility, which he indicated represents about 98% of the home
owners in that particular tract.
Martha Zumstein, 68 Bonita Road, whose residence is across the street from the
shopping center, expressed the opinion there is no need for any more service
stations in the area. She enumerated the stations presently existing along
Bonita Road which she feels amply serves the community.
Mr. Ferreira pointed out that over 200 of the signators to his petition are
residents in the immediate area.
Jack Wolf, 28 Sandalwood, asked how many of those 200 signators referred to by
Mr. Ferreira are property owners. He suspected none were. He also pointed out
that the architect's rendering as presented misrepresents the surrounding area.
He asked what use is proposed for the vacant area to the west of the driveway.
He was of the opinion that a request for a gas station on that property was
formerly turned down because there are too many gas stations in the area already.
He felt that area should be paved for additional parking for the center to relieve
the excessive parking on the street.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Rudolph pointed out that this is a C-N zone and she concurred that
the finding cannot be made that it provides a necessary service or facility.
She pointed out that within easy driving distance there are sufficient facilities
to provide gasoline; also that it is in too close proximity to residential use.
She expressed the opinion the conditional use permit should be denied.
Commissioner Pressutti concurred that with an additional gas station already
committed in that area, one already existing, and another application pending
for further consideration, this application should be denied.
Commissioner Floto also expressed opposition to the addition of this type of
facility in the C-N zone.
MSUC (Rudolph-Pressutti) The Commission finds that conditional use permit
application PCC-75-21 would not have any possible significant impact on the environ-
ment and certifies the Negative Declaration on Initial Study IS-75-51.
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MSUC (Rudolph-Floto) Conditional use permit application PCC-75-21 is denied
based upon the following findings:
a. With an existing service station adjacent on the east and a valid
conditional use permit outstanding for a second station on the north side
of Bonita Road, an additional service station in the proposed location is
not necessary or desirable to serve the neighborhood and the information
supplied by the applicant has not substantiated the need for such an
additional station.
b. The location of the pump island within the driveway of the existing
center fails to provide sufficient stacking distance, so that traffic
could back up into Bonita Road, and further relocation of the pump island
to the south would result in a disruption of the onsite parking and circu-
lation system in the center; thus, either solution adversely affects the
safety and welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity.
Chairman Chandler advised the applicant that the decision of the Planning
Commission denying the conditional use permit application could be appealed to
the City Council within 10 days.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jack Wolf commented on his recent observations of the communities of Thousand
Oaks, California and Westlake Village. He indicated he was very impressed with
the attractive manner in which business development and various types of residen-
tial development were integrated and with the well-designed signs identifying
the commercial developments.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Planning Peterson suggested that the study session scheduled for
November 17 start at 5:00 p.m. and adjourn for dinner at 7:00 p.m. The Commis-
sion expressed concurrence.
Mr. Peterson also reported that the Council has appointed Mr. Roy Johnson to
serve on the Planning Commission. Mr. Johnson has previously been a member of
the Board of Appeals.
It was suggested that Mr. Johnson be invited to attend the study session meeting
and dinner.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Rudolph commented on the numerous various requests related to the
C-N zone. She expressed concern as to whether the purpose of the C-N zone is
clearly covered in the zoning ordinance and if it is made clear to developers
and businessmen.
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Mr. Peterson expressed the opinion that the ordinance is not confusing to the
applicants and the provision for allowing uses of the same general character as
the uses specifically named is one for Commission determination based upon
individual applications. He pointed out that the majority of the applications
have dealth with the center at Melrose and Orange which is larger than other C-N
zoned centers and apparently has difficulty in achieving full occupancy of the
facilities.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Chandler at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Mapes, Secretary