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CITY PLANNING COMNISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 30, 1972
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 follow-
ing members present: Rice, Macevicz, Wilson, Rudolph, Whitten and ex-officio
member Miller. Absent (with previous notification): Member Chandler. Also
present: Acting Director of Planning Williams, Assistant Director of Public
Works Robens, City Attorney Lindberg and Assistant City Attorney Blick.
The Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Rice, followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
Chairman Rice, in accepting the resignation of member Edward Adams, requested
that a Resolution of Commendation be prepared in recognition of his many years
of distinguished service to the con, unity as a member of this Commission.
APPROVAL OF NINUTES
MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz) The minutes of the meeting of October 16, 1972 be
approved as mailed.
Member Rudolph abstained because she had been absent from that meeting.
The Chairman asked for oral communications and none were presented.
Acting Director of Planning Williams called attention to the staff's recommend-
ation for continuation of several of the scheduled public hearings, as the
required guidelines and procedures for Environmental Impact Statements have not
yet been adopted. The Planning Department recommendations will be presented
to the City Council on November 7.
MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) The public hearing for consideration of rezoning
4.57 acres north of Orange Avenue, east of Max Avenue, from R-1 to R-3-G-P
by American Housing Guild be continued to the meeting of December 18, 1972.
MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) The public hearing to consider revision of the General
Plan for 4.5 acres north of Orange Avenue, east of Max Avenue, from medium
density residential to high density residential be continued to the meeting of
December 18, 1972.
MSUC (Rudolph-Macevicz) The public hearing for consideration of the Planned
Unit Development and conditional use permit for residential development in the
Flood Plain District for Fairway Downs, Inc. be continued to the meeting of
January 15, 1973.
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MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) The public hearing to consider the conditional use per-
mit application of Simkins & Son, Inc. to install self-service gasoline facility
at 70 East "J" Street be continued to the meeting of December 18, 1972.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 24 Broadway - Request to operate auto
body repair a~ ~ain~ shop in c-T zon--e--~--'~a~el P. Machado, Jr.
Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that the staff recommended continu-
ance of this hearing to December 18 for an Environmental Impact Statement to be
prepared, and that any body work being conducted on that property cease until
a permit is granted.
~illiam V. O'Neal, 2054 State Street, Suite 202, San Diego, attorney for the
applicant wished to make a presentation opposing the closing of the auto body
repair and paint operation until December 10.
Chairman Rice commented that the body work being conducted was excluded in the
existing Conditional Use Permit, and the operation was in direct violation of
that permit.
Assistant City Attorney Blick recommended the continuance because of the neces-
sity to determine whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement will be
needed before the Commission can make a decision on the application for a ne~
permit. He said he could discuss the disagreement with the applicant, and the
City Attorney's office is competent to make an interpretation of what he is
permitted to do under the existing permit.
Member ~hitten suggested that the applicant should have appealed the condition
prior to starting the auto body repair and Chairman Rice agreed he should have
initiated action to either get a Conditional Use Permit or a clarification of
what was required before starting the auto body operation.
MSC (Whitten-Macevicz) The public hearing to consider the Conditional Use
Permit application of Manuel P. Machado, Jr. to operate an auto body repair
and paint shop at 24 Broadway in the C-T zone be continued to December 18,
1972, and that the body work which is presently being done there cease and
desist until clarification is made by the City Attorney and the Planning
staff as to its legality.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members Whitten, Macevicz, Rice and Rudolph
NOES: Meli~ber Wilson
ABSENT: Member Chandler
Mr. O'Neal objected to the action and wished to make a further presentation on
behalf of the applicant. He said there are approximately 12 Navy vehicles on
the premises at the present time awaiting body and paint work under a Navy
contract; between now and December 18 this contract could involve at least
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50 vehicles. It would be an extremely expensive hardship on everyone con-
cerned to attempt to close down that particular operation at this time. The
permit was issued for a major auto repair facility and for 2~years Mr.
Machado has been operating under the impression that included auto body
repair and painting.
Assistant City Attorney Blick inquired about the exact status of the permit.
Mr. Williams replied that there is an existing Conditional Use Permit for
major auto repair, and it will take investigation into the Zoning Ordinance
to define precisely what operations are included. The applicant is request-
ing a Conditional Use Permit for auto body and paint work.
Mr. Blick noted that it is important to make a distinction that the request
is for a new permit, not an extension of an existing one.
Member Wilson commented he believed there was a valid disagreement between
parties, and rather than the Commission shutting down the operation tonight,
it would seen] to be incumbent upon the City staff to prove that the applicant
is in violation of the permit. If he is in violation, then close him down
with whatever police powers may be necessary. That action should be handled
by the City Attorney and the Planning Department.
Mr. O'Neal pointed out that the City had issued a Business License for auto
body repair. Mr. Machado believed he was operating under a valid permit, and
it was only after notification of a violation by the Planning Department,
approximately 45 days ago, he filed for a new permit.
Member Macevicz remarked it was his impression the action of the applicant
was brought about by the complaints received in the Planning Department regard-
ing excessive noise in the area, and that the Conditional Use Permit applica-
tion was an attempt to cover up the infraction of the original permit.
Mr. Blick stated he was interested in fairness to the applicant and did not
wish to create a burden on him; perhaps the motion should be amended for his
office to make determination if the applicant is engaged in improper activity.
The Commission concurred that if such determination were made, then auto body
operation should cease; however, such determination is a function of the City
Attorney and the Zoning Enforcement Officer and direction from the Commission
is unnecessary.
MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz That the portion of motion which deals with cessation
of body work operation-be rescinded.
Attention was again called to the recommendation of continuation for the next
three public hearings on the agenda, due to the requirement of Environmental
Impact Statements.
MSUC (Rudolph-Wilson) The public hearing to consider the Conditional Use
Permit application of Fuller Ford to construct addition to body repair shop
building and retaining wall at south end of property at 760 Broadway be con-
tinued to meeting of December 18, 1972.
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MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) The public hearing to consider the Conditional Use
Permit application of South Bay Chevrolet to remodel existing used car lot
at 818 Broadway be continued to meeting of December 18, 1972.
MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz) The public hearing to consider the request of Mark
Fishauf for a variance from the required front setback of 5 feet to a slant
setback of from 5 feet to 0 feet at 795 Third Avenue be continued to the
meeting of December 18, 1972.
The Chairman declared a ten minute recess from 8:45 to 8:55
PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Request for chan~e in P-C Development Plan of E1
Rancho del ReY,'- Dr. L~onar~ B~lOonl
Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that the applicant had requested
that the hearing be opened for some preliminary discussion, but continuation
would be necessary for Environmental Impact determination. He requested an
opinion of the City Attorney.
City Attorney Lindberg stated that this item is somewhat different from the
others on tile agenda in that it is a prezoning situation and also the number
of procedural steps involved is far in excess of those which would apply to
the other items which were continued. He did not believe it would be in-
appropriate or illegal to proceed at this time, with the recognition that the
necessity for an Environmental Impact Report and its evaluation would be
absolutely essential.
Chairman Rice agreed that it is a major project and it would be advisable
to get some of the presentation before the Con~lission.
Mr. Williams observed that he would like to proceed by having the applicant
and his consultants give their basic presentation and he would respond with
the staff's analysis.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Dr. Leonard Bloom, 3003 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, the applicant, noted that
his problem revolves around the necessity to have a place for the basket
ball team (San Diego Conquistadors) to play by next year at this time. A
total plan must be considered in addition to an arena, including traffic
circulation, grading, utilities, etc. for a regional shopping center,
recreation-commercial complex and residential area. He pointed out their
tight construction schedule; but if they could begin the grading in January
the project could be completed by October, and he expressed his appreciation
for opening the hearing. He mentioned also that the State Highway Department
had indicated if this project were started, 1-805 could be completed in one
year and two months.
Charles W. Christensen, 233 A Street, San Diego, Civil Engineer, made a
presentation of the projected land use, pointing out the plan lies basically
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north of I'M" Street, extending easterly, south of the existing City boundary,
bounded on the west by 1-805 and on the east by Otay Lakes Road. The
recreation-commercial complex is proposed for the westernmost area; immedi-
ately to the north would be the arena on some 88 acres of land, of which
approximately 76 acres is usable; north of that the regional shopping center
would occupy the approximately 74 usable acres of a total lll acres. Traffic
access would not be on "H" Street, but on a circular street to the north of
the shopping center and on a like street south of the arena. Part of the arena
parking would be at "H" Street level, and part of it at a lower level in the
canyon to the rear. The rest of the project would be divided into single-
family attached and detached units, with some multiple-family dwellings. The
proposed density for single-family attached is 15 units per usable acre;
multiple-family density, 20 units per acre, on usable acreage; and a density
of 2 per acre for single family detached, which is in rougher topography,
making a total residential development of 4,337 units and a population of
approximately 13,000.
Mr. Christensen said "H" Street has been projected as the primary street, but
believes other streets must be included, for which they have not yet had time
to study the placement. He thinks "J" Street should not cut through so far
south, but swing back to the north and join "H" to relieve traffic problems;
also another connector to the north is needed. The real traffic problem is
a lack of north-south streets; and a further problem is the future necessity
to consider more major east-west streets east of Otay Lakes Road so all
traffic will not funnel through the development on "H" Street.
Alan Krier, Regional Manager of Alan M. Voorhees & Associates, 5252 Balboa
Avenue, San Diego, stated his company had performed trip generation and trip
distribution analysis for the Sports World property, and the County of San
Diego, for the City of Chula Vista, had performed traffic analysis not only
for the remainder of the E1 Rancho del Rey property but had considered all
regional aspects of traffic generation for the total area in use. He drew
attention to the lack of traffic impact which the arena itself would have on
morning or evening peak hours. The actual peak in this kind of recreational
facility occurs from 10 to 11:30 in the evening and would have no conflict
with the a.m. peak hour and very little effect on the p.m. peak hour. He
believes this to be somewhat true also of the recreational-commercial area
and of the regional shopping center, neither of which would conflict with the
a.m. peak hour and would conflict less with the p.m. peak hour than a purely
residential development.
Mr. Krier agreed with Mr. Christensen that the possibility exists of getting
an additional north-south route out of the Sports World area, that "J" Street
must take on more significance as a traffic artery, that there is considerable
impact from the agricultural lands to the east and a greater road network must
be developed in that area.
Acting Director of Planning Williams reviewed briefly the staff analysis.
Sports World is a commercially-oriented development focused on a regional
20,000 seat sports arena, an approximately 100 acre regional shopping center,
a 50 acre recreation,commercial complex adjacent to the arena, and a 25 acre
professional center on "H" Street
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The plan flows from east to west, with the hub of activity around 1-805 and
the proposed "H" Street intersection. The eastern part is predominantly resi-
dential; the majority being higher density, with apartments and townhouses
accounting for 4,065 units or 93% of the total 4,337 units proposed. This
represents approximately 1,000 dwellings less than the initial Otay Land Co.
proposal. 272 single-family units on 1/2 acre lots are proposed for the top
of a ridge. The townhouses (2,483) units are proposed in cluster, PUD type
complexes, along existing ridges, and on one side of the bottom of Rice
Canyon. The apartments (1,582 units) are proposed along "H" Street and across
the access road which encircles the regional shopping center.
Approximately 560 acres, or almost 40% of the site has been set aside in basic-
ally natural open space. The originally proposed Wilderness Park in the E1
Rancho del Rey plan has been expanded from 97 acres to 106 acres. Also pro-
posed are two 5 acre neighborhood parks and one 12 acre community park. It
will be necessary for the Commission, at some point, to make a decision on
how they wish the natural open space to be utilized. It is the staff's sug-
gestion that the Co,unity Center should be expanded to 15 acres by adding
the flat knoll north of the San Diego Gas & Electric easement; that the
neighborhood parks be moved closer to the higher density areas; and that the
improved park lands should be connected with the natural open spaces.
A school district official has indicated the 12 month system is being con-
sidered for this area. It is possible to serve the projected enrollment
with three elementary schools utilizing the 12 month system; four schools
would be necessary if the 9 month system ~ere instituted. When considering
elementary school sites within the total planning area, Interstate 805 to
the west, "H" Street to the south, and Otay Lakes Road to the east should
be considered boundaries. The applicant is encouraged to coordinate his
school site planning with the adjacent property owners, particularly to the
east. Ilo difficulty is foreseen in planning facilities for the students
in Junior High School and High School, providing the presently designated
sites are acceptable to the Sweetwater Union High School District.
"H" Street continues to be the backbone of the plan, with a width of 100
feet (six lanes) and is designated as a major street. A number of additions
have been made in the Sports World plan in terms of circulation. The
northernmost 2-lane local street has been redesigned so that it now acts as
a moderate-speed link between Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road. The regional
shopping center, moved north of "H" Street is encircled by a 4-lane collector.
There is an additional north-south collector to Bonita Road, however the
preliminary design by the Engineering Division indicates there would be grades
in excess of 17% on it, detracting from its usefulness. The Sports Arena
itself is circled by a 4-lane road, which should provide more than adequate
access and presents no major problem in conflict with other traffic.
The Environmental Impact Statement must deal with minor earthquake faults,
some of the most rugged terrain in the eastern part of Chula Vista, and perhaps
some minor soil problems. A great deal of information has already been gathered
in the process of evaluating the original E1 Rancho del Rey plan, and this
information will be used where applicable to analyze Sports World. It is
anticipated that it may take up to 30 days to conduct a survey which could be
termed "adequate." An in-depth, comprehensive analysis would take considerably
longer.
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The overall Sports World density is about 3 units per acre. The residential
land density (including open space areas) is about 5 units per acre. However,
after the schools, parks, streets and the substantial amount of open space is
taken out, the net residential acreage left is only 370 acres, which means
that the average net density will be about 12 units per acre. This is con-
siderably higher than the city's average (about 4 units per acre) and is higher
than the recent PUD projects, which average about 8-10 units per acre. The
city has recognized that density alone does not determine the excellence (or
lack of it) of a PUD development. An imaginative approach to the arrangement
and design of the units and open spaces can still result in a quality develop-
ment, even at higher densities. However, the 4,337 units proposed should be
treated as the "maximum" units permitted, which may or may not be achieved,
depending on the outcome of the detailed subdivision plans. It is suggested
that consideration be given to the mixing of dwelling types to ensure that the
public facilities and services are readily accessible to all development areas,
and to achieve diversity both in appearance and price ranges.
It is also recognized that the Sports World plan sets aside substantial open
spaces, and that the net density will necessarily be higher. This trend is
inherent in the city's draft proposal of the Hillside Development Ordinance.
Based on two recently completed, independent traffic studies by the consulting
firm of Alan M. Voorhees, Inc. and by San Diego County, it is apparent that
the traffic problems are focused on the regional shopping center, with a lesser
problem being created by the combined traffic from the arena-recreation-com-
mercial areas. Although the Sports World plan has reduced the number of
dwelling units by 1,000, it has doubled the amount of commercial land use.
The shopping center has increased by some 20 acres, which means an additional
10,000 cars per day. At the same time, the circulation system in and out of the
project area remains the same. Briefly the results of the two studies are
as follows:
The Voorhees study projects 50,000± cars per day (both directions) on
"H" Street at 1-805. It also projects approximately 32,000 cars per
day on the collector road which leads north into Bonita.
The San Diego County study projects 171,000 cars per day on "H"
Street at 1-805, and 23,000 cars per day on the Bonita collector
road.
The projections for Telegraph Canyon Road are still high, at about 91,000 cars
per day. The design capacity of both "H" Street and Telegraph Canyon Road is
a maximum of about 42,000 cars per day for each. This area probably represents
the biggest bottleneck in the southern part of the County in terms of north-
south circulation. For the past year both the Planning Department and the
Engineering Division have been totally frustrated in attempts to find any
additional places to locate north-south roads.
Based on the findings of both studies, it becomes all too obvious that even
though the gross residential density has been reduced from 4.0 to 3.0 units
per acre, the persisting problem is the regional shopping center which, by
itself, creates a traffic volume of 55,000 cars per day. It is the Planning
staff's belief that a balance between the land use plan and the circulation
system must be reached, particularly in the vicinity of "H" Street and 1-805,
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by reducing the amount of commercial acreage in the area.
Mr. Williams added that Dr. Bloom has done better than the staff with the
State Division of Highways, as the most optimistic completion date for 1-805
received in Planning has been late 1974, creating about one year's delay in
providing primary access to the arena. "H" Street must also be extended from
Hilltop Drive across property in the County's jurisdiction. Assuming the
arena precedes the completion of the "H" Street interchange, temporary adequate
access must be provided to the arena, either from Bonita Road or Telegraph
Canyon Road.
Currently, the sewer for this area is planned to be constructed within the right-
of-way of 1-805. Since the arena will require immediate sewer facilities, they
must be provided concurrent with the need, and it may be possible to lay down
the sewer trunk in advance of construction of the freeway.
All of the utilities companies' advanced planning of services has been oriented
toward starting at Otay Lakes Road and proceeding west. A mutually agreeable
schedule of development in terms of timing and direction will need to be worked
out between the applicant and the utilities.
Mr. Williams concluded his review with the recommendation that the hearing be
continued to December 18 to permit the applicant to decide if he wishes to
pursue the project with a substantially reduced amount of commercial develop-
ment in the vicinity of "H" Street and 1-805, whether he will be able to
coordinate temporary access, sewer extension, etc. with his anticipated con-
struction schedule, and to draft an Environmental Impact Statement.
Chairman Rice commented it was his understanding that the applicant was re-
questing action this evening, hoping to leave the environment impact question
up to a favorable finding by the City Council. He asked the City Attorney
what type of action would be possible.
Mr. Lindberg answered that "Approval in Concept," sometimes used by the City
Council, might be given, contingent upon favorable environmental impact findings.
Bob Jones, 4411 Vista Coronado Drive, Chula Vista, presented a petition, signed
by approximately 130 residents of the Lynwood Hills area, objecting to the
Sports World project on the basis of (1) density, (2) environmental hazard,
extreme lighting, noise and air pollution, (3) incompatibility with existing
rural community, (4) excessive traffic and (5) unbalanced planning. He also
stated that Chula Vista appears to be enamored with the tax basis promised
by the Arena, but some months ago when Chula Vista was trying to annex the
Sweetwater Valley, that larger and more expensive homes for professional and
business executives were indicated. He wanted to go on record as saying the
idea of a buffer of open space between Lynwood Hills and the residential area
of the new project was just a sop to the people in the area to keep them from
protesting too greatly. He believes it will undoubtedly be crowded full with
dwellings 11 per acre, and shows the hypocrisy of the City of Chula Vista
which was so anxious to have lots of open space and large homes in this area,
and lack of normal consideration for neighbors with 1/2 acre per dwelling.
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Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, Chairman of the South Bay Citizens Planning
Committee, objected to voting on the concept when traffic, air and noise
pollution, and development on slopes and in canyons will all be a part of the
environmental impact.
Chairman Rice asked the City Attorney for a definition of "Approval in
Concept."
Mr. Lindberg replied, "What we are saying at this point is that Dr. Bloom
wi shes to have an indication from this Commission of general approval of the
Sporta Arena and of those other elements that he feels necessary to support
that facility, which would not mean that you can forward at this time to the
City Council a solid recommendation for the approval of a particular P-C
Zone involving a precise plan and a development schedule, because obviously
this is going to require more work in terms of traffic studies and of the
Environmental Impact Report."
Chairman Rice inquired of Dr. Bloom if his request involved just the arena,
or if the approval was necessary for the entire project.
Dr. Bloom indicated that there was a total purchase price for the entire piece
of property, and the economic feasibility of the arena is dependent upon the
total project.
After further discussion the Commission concurred that the arena itself is
desirable; however, the Planned Community is a relatively new concept and a
tremendous planning effort must be made in terms of traffic, circulation,
noise and air pollution, housing distribution, commercial development, etc.,
and further information in these areas must be considered before any recom-
mendation could be made to the City Council.
MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) The public hearing to consider the request of Dr.
Leonard Bloom for a cha~ge in the P-C Development Plan of E1 Rancho del Rey
be continued to the meeting of November 6, 1972.
Member Wilson asked if continuing the hearing would conflict with the hearing
the applicant is scheduled to have before the Local Agency Fom~ation Com-
mission.
Mr. Robert Kaplan, 3003 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, Attorney for Dr. Bloom,
explained that the request before LAFCO on December 4, 1972, concerns annexa-
tion of the approximately 300 acres which includes the arena and the shopping
center. LAFCO needs an indication of the prezoning for the property by the
City of Chula Vista.
Consideration of house plans for E1 Rancho del Re~ Unit No. 1 - Larwin, Inc.
Acting Director of Planning Williams advised there had been a request from
the applicant to continue the hearing to November 6, in order for them to
make a more complete presentation.
MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz) Consideration of the request of Larwin, Inc. regard-
ing house plans for E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 1 be continued to the meeting
of November 6, 1972.
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Request for approval of Houser's Hilltop Drive Annexation
Chairman Rice noted that it had been brought to their attention by the City
Attorney's office that any action by the Planning Commission requires an
affirmative vote by the majority of the Commission. Thus, when this annexa-
tion was considered on October 16, only a quorum of the Commission was
present, and with one negative vote, those requirements were not met.
Acting Director of Planning Williams reviewed his comments before the previous
meeting, indicating that the request includes two lots fronting on Hilltop
Drive, each improved with a single-family house and prezoned R-l-lO. The
properties are within the City's sphere of influence as determined by sewer
capacity rights and accessibility of other facilities. Annexation of the
lots on the north and south sides of this proposal seems highly desirable;
however, neither of those property owners wishes to consent to such annexation.
Member ~hitten commented that he had cast the negative vote at the previous
meeting, but he had since discussed the matter with the City Attorney and
realizes there is no method in existence by which these piecemeal annexations
can be avoided, since it is unfair to withhold the City's services from the
residents who do wish to annex because those owning adjacent lots do not wish
to annex.
MSUC (Wilson-Macevicz) Recommend approval of the request to annex property
designated as Houser's Hilltop Drive Annexation.
Request for approval of Creaser-Warwick Hilltop Drive Annexation
Acting Uirector of Planning Williams pointed out that the same conditions
existed as in the previous item except that this request includes two vacant
lots under one ownership, which the applicant eventually plans to consolidate,
and construct a single family dwelling on the lot. These lots are prezoned
R-l-lO.
MSUC (Macevicz-~ilson) Recon~end approval of the request to annex property
designated as Creaser-Warwick Hilltop Drive Annexation.
Request for waiver of requirement for underground utilities - 190 East "I"
Street - John Macevicz
Member Macevicz was absent from the rostrum during the consideration of this
item.
Acting Director of Planning Williams reminded the Commission that the City
Code requires that all structures built in a residential zone shall have all
utility service within the interior boundaries of the property placed under-
ground. However, the Planning Commission is authorized to grant a waiver
of this requirement if there are findings that topography, soil, or other
conditions make underground installation unreasonable or impractical.
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Mr. Williams pointed out that there are existing telephone service poles
along the southeasterly property line which serve the water company facility
to the east of the applicant's property, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company
has stated they can use these existing poles to provide service. The poles
are fairly well hidden from view by large trees, so the visual problem should
be minimal.
MSUC (Whitten-Rudolph) That request by John Macevicz for waiver of require-
ment for underground utilities at 190 East "I" Street be approved since there
are existing poles that can be used to provide the required utility service
and to require undergrounding would not be reasonable or practical.
Director' s Repo. rt
Acting Director of Planning ~/illiams suggested that the Commission schedule a
Workshop on Monday, November 13, 1972, at which time the Broadway Study might
be considered. The Commission agreed.
Mr. Williams presented a request received that morning from Br. Leondard Bloom's
attorney, Mr. Kaplan, to forward to LAFCO a recommendation of the annexation
of the first 300 acres of the projected Sports World development. He explained
that the normal procedure is to submit an annexation request with a form letter
to the Fire Department, Engineering Division and Police Departmlent for their
comments and then submit them to the Planning Commission for reco~T~endation,
after which the request is filed with LAFCO. When it has been reviewed by
LAFCO it is returned to the City Council for finalization. In this case,
because of the size of the annexation proposal, LAFCO has decided to set it
for public hearing, and in order for LAFCO to advertise the item for hearing
at their meeting of December 6, it is necessary that the recommendation be
presented to them tomorrow. Dr. Bloom is requesting that if the Commission
feels this annexation i;o be a logical and desirable extension to the City,
that the Planning Department be authorized to make the recommendation to
LAFCO with tile stipulation that our routine letters be submitted to the other
departments and if any negative reports on the ability of any of these depart-
ments to provide service to the area are received, ~e withdraw the reco~Tnend-
ation for annexation.
After discussion the Commission agreed to submitting the recommendation to
LAFCO providing it be clearly established that they have not approved the
land use proposal for this area nor have they given approval of the proposed
Sports World Plan.
MSUC (Macevicz-Wilson) Authorize the Director of Planning to submit to LAFCO
reconmlendation of the annexation of the first 300 acres of Dr. Leonard Bloom's
projected Sports World development, contingent upon no negative reports from
the City's Department Heads relative to providing services to the area.
Chairman Rice adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Respectful ly subm~i tted,
Leoda Schol]
^cti ng Secretary