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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1972/10/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 16, 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, Adams, l~hitten and ex-officio member Miller. Absent (with previous notification): Members Chandler, Wilson and Rudolph. Member Rudolph is attending the League of California Cities 74th Annual Conference in Anaheim. Also present: Acting Director of Planning Williams, Associate Planner Lee and Assistant Director of Public Works Robens. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Rice, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Adams-Whitten) The minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1972 be approved as mailed. The Chairman asked for oral communications and none were presented. Acting Director of Planning Williams called attention to a memo sent to the Commissioners by the City Attorney with reference to the effect of the Friends of Man~oth vs. Supervisors of Mono County decision recently rendered by the State Supreme Court. As indicated by the City Attorney's memo, the three pub- lic hearings listed on the agenda for this meeting would each require that an environmental impact statement be prepared and taken into consideration by the Planning Commission in reaching a decision on the applications. Since procedures for such environmental impact statements have not been formulated it is recommended that the three hearings scheduled for this meeting be con- tinued to the meeting of October 30, 1972. MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz) 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 October 30, 1972. MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) The public hearing to consider the request for a change in the P-C Development Plan of E1 Rancho del Rey by Dr. Leonard Bloom be continued to the meeting of October 30, 1972. MSUC (Whitten-Adams) The public hearing to consider the conditional use permit application of Simkins & Son, Inc. to install self-service gasoline facility at 70 East "J" Street be continued to the meeting of October 30, 1972. Acting Director of Planning Williams advised that if there were people in the audience who have questions concerning the proposed development of Sports World, many of the questions could be answered by the Planning Department staff if the interested persons would come to the Civic Center during office hours, or by telephone, if preferred. -2- 10/16/72 At the Chairman's request, Mr. Williams reported that the Environmental Quality Act of 1970, which became effective on November 23, 1971, required that all public projects being considered in the State must have an environ- mental impact study with alternative methods of dealing with any potential environmental problems. The case known as Friends of Mammoth vs. Board of Supervisors of Mono County has extended that Environmental Quality Act to cover all private projects. The State Supreme Court said, in essence, that the first evaluation that has to be made of a project is whether it has a significant environmental effect--that is, "anything that is more than trivial." Currently, few agencies have procedures for determining what projects need environmental impact statements and in what depth. Mr. Williams noted there is a great deal of effort being made countywide in an attempt to standardize the procedures so all developers can be apprised of the require- ments. Chairman Rice expressed the hope this would clarify to the audience the reason for the Commission action in continuing the three public hearings advertised for this meeting. Teresa Ginley, 3406 Glen Abbey Boulevard, asked how property owners can go about finding out what is planned or proposed by Sports World. She noted that the area is presently in the County and asked if development plans will be processed through the City or through the County. Chairman Rice explained that the area has been prezoned by the City of Chula Vista and it is expected that if preliminary development plans are given ap- proval, annexation to the City will be initiated by the developer. It was pointed out that such annexation would affect only the 1400 acres purchased by Dr. Leonard Bloom. Request for approval of Houser's Hilltop Drive Annexation Acting Director of Planning Williams indicated the location of two adjoining lots fronting on Hilltop Drive, each improved with a single family house and prezoned R-l-lO. These lots abut the present City boundary and are within the City's sphere of influence as determined by sewer capacity rights. Mr. Williams pointed out that while it would result in a more logical boundary line if the two lots adjacent on the north and south sides of the present annexation were also included. However, the owners of both of these properties had protested annexation during the Sweetwater Valley Annexation proceedings. Consent of both property owners would be required to successfully complete the annexation if their properties were included. It is requested that the Planning Commission direct the staff to proceed with the annexation of two lots as proposed. Member Whitten expressed the belief it is not good practice to process piece- meal annexation and inasmuch as several lots along Hilltop Drive will eventually need to be annexed to the City, he felt some pressure should be brought to bear to include a larger area in the annexation. He felt such pressure might be exerted by those wishing to annex. -3- 10/16/72 Members Adams and Macevicz expressed the view that those property owners who are adjacent and who wish to avail themselves of the city services available should not be denied their request for annexation. MSC (Macevicz-Adams) Recommend approval of the request to annex property designated as Houser's Hilltop Drive Annexation. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Macevicz, Adams and Rice NOES: Member Whitten ABSENT: Members Chandler, Rudolph, Wilson Request for approval of Creaser-Warwick Hilltop Drive Annexation Acting Director of Planning Williams reported that this annexation request also includes two parcels fronting on Hilltop Drive. The lots are vacant at this time, prezoned R-l-lO, and the applicant plans to consolidate the lots and construct one single family house on the lot. The total area is 31,800 sq. ft. The present City boundaries abut the properties on the north and west sides. It is logical to annex these properties and it is recommended that the Planning Commission direct the staff to submit this proposal to the Local Agency Formation Commission. MSC (Macevicz-Adams) Recommend approval of the request to annex property designated as Creaser-Warwick Hilltop Drive Annexation. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Macevicz, Adams and Rice NOES: Member Whitten ABSENT: Members Chandler, Rudolph, Wilson Request for deferral of public improvement of alle~ between G Street and Vance Street.~ from Smith Avenue to Broadway - L.D. Coch~ane Based on staff comments which indicate it is not practical to install individual setments of the alley, the Commission concurred that the request for deferral should be granted. MSUC (Whitten-Macevicz) Approval of the request for deferral of public improve- ments in the alley between G Street and Vance Street, from Smith Avenue to Broadway, subject to the conditions recommended by the Division of Engineering. -4- 10/16/72 Consideration (continued) of request for architectural approval 9f carport enclosure in Brandywine Development, Karl GigUiere Acting Director of Planning Williams reported that the Board of Directors of Mendocino Management Association No. 1 has indicated by letter to the Direc- tor of Planning that only fences as installed by Avco are approved by that Board. It is felt the same ruling should apply to carport enclosures and that Mr. Giguiere's request should be denied. MSUC (Whitten-Adams) The request for architectural approval of carport en- closure by Karl Giguiere be denied. Request for ~pproval of Political Sign Permit form Acting Director of Planning Williams reported that the City Council has adopted an amendment to the ordinance covering political signs. The ordinance requires that the Planning Commission approve the Political Sign Permit form. A proposed form was sent to Commission members. MSUC (Macevicz-Whitten) Adoption of the proposed form for Political Sign Permits. Director's Report Request for change in architecture for Home for Elderly at 173 Fourth Avenue Associate Planner Lee presented renderings of the proposed structure which would be three stories high in place of two as previously proposed. This would result in increased side yard widths and in extending the open courtyard area through to the front of the lot. There will be no increase in the number of units, and three and one-half story structures are permitted in the R-3 zone under ordinance provisions. The Commission concurred in approval of this change. Chan~e in site plan for development at Third .~venue and Kennedy Street Associate Planner Lee noted that the Commission and Council, following rezoning of the property to C-C-P, had approved a Precise Plan which included a long L-shaped building located near the northeast corner of the property. It is now proposed to replace that structure with a nearly square structure to be used by Handyman. Two smaller structures would be located adjacent to Palomar; the use of these buildings has not been determined. The revised plan adheres to the guidelines established by the Commission in limiting access from Kennedy, orienting the main structure toward Third Avenue, and providing suitable circulation and ample parking. The staff recommends approval of the revised plan; the Commission concurred with this approval. Commission Comments Member Macevicz complimented the staff on the Broadway Study report indicating he felt it was well done. Mr. Williams advised the Department hopes to discuss this report with the Broadway Association and then discuss it with the Commission at a workshop meeting. -5- 10/16/72 Ex-officio Member Miller reported he had obtained a copy of an ordinance of the City of Fountain Valley relating to the control of noise in residential areas of the city. A copy of the ordinance will be furnished to each Com- mission member. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Rice declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the meeting of October 30, 1972. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes Secretary