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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1972/05/01 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 1, 1972 The 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: Stewart, Adams, Rice (absent during first public hearing only), Macevicz, Chandler, Rudolph, Whitten, and ex-officio member Miller. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee, City Attorney Lindberg and Assistant Director of Public Works Robens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Chandler-Rudolph) The minutes of the meeting of April 17, 1972, be approved as mailed. Director of Planning Warren reported that a comment was received from Dale Horton concerning the minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1972 in discussion of the Windsor Views P.U.D. application, he was misquoted as indicating that he had "VA and FHA commitments," this should be corrected to read, "he has lenders' commit- ments for FHA or conventional financing." After checking, the staff confirms the correction should be made. MSUC (Macevicz-Rudolph) The minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1972, shall be corrected to indicate the developer of the proposed Windsor Views P.U.D. has lenders' commitments for FHA or conventional financing. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 352 Third Avenue - Request to install freestanding pole sign in C-B-D zone - Jack Seedorf Associate Planner Lee indicated the location of the property at the southwest corner of Third and Madrona and pointed out the location of an existing free- standing sign maintained by the photo processing service on the site and the location for a proposed new freestanding sign for identification of the service station facility and price information. This item was continued from the meeting of April 24 with the request that the applicant submit a new design for the sign. Mr. Lee displayed the new design for the sign as submitted by the applicant noting that the price sign portion is in excess of that permitted by ordinance. The staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for a freestanding sign with the design to be submitted for staff approval when it conforms to the ordinance requirements, and subject to the abatement of the existing freestanding sign on this property in 2 years and 6 months or at the expiration of the lease for the photo processing service. Chairman Stewart declared the public hearing reopened. Jack Seedorf, applicant and owner of the property, reported that the lease of the photo processing service will expire in 2 years and 8 months and requested that abatement of their sign be set at that date. He also expressed agreement with redesigning the sign to conform to ordinance provisions. Associate Planner Lee requested that Mr. Seedorf furnish a copy of the lease with the photo service to the Planning Department for filing. -2- 5/1/72 As no one else wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Member Adams expressed the opinion that the photo service sign should be phased out in 2 years in accordance with the abatement schedule for nonconforming signs. MSC (Macevicz-Whitten) Approval of a conditional use permit for the installation RESOLUTION PCC-72-16 of a freestanding pole sign at 352 Third Avenue in the C-B-D zone, subject to the following conditions: 1. The existing freestanding pole sign for the drive-through photo processing service is subject to removal within two years and eight months or upon the expiration of their lease, whichever comes first. 2. A new design for the proposed sign shall be submitted for staff approval. The sign shall conform to the Ordinance requirements for a freestanding pole sign in the C-B zone. 3. If a price sign is to be incorporated into the proposed freestanding sign, it shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in regard to area, dimensions, and means of attachment. Findings are as follows: a. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or the community. Due to the unusual location of the lot and the building, a freestanding sign is necessary to identify the location of the service station. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed sign will not adversely affect any persons or property in the vicinity. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. All Code regulations and requirements will be complied with by abating the existing photo service sign. d. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any governmental agency. The General Plan will not be affected. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Macevicz, Whitten, Rudolph, Stewart and Chandler NOES: Member Adams ABSENT: Member Rice -3- 5/1/72 PUBLIC HEARING: a. REZONING - 4370 Sweetwater Road - R-E-20-F to R-l-lO-F b. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Request for approval of Fairway Downs c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for approval of residential de-~-~lopment in Flood Plain Modifying District - Fairway Downs, Inc. Director of Planning Warren requested that these three applications be discussed under one public hearing since discussion overlaps and becomes confusing if it is attempted to consider the applications separately. Mr. Warren also reported that a request has been received from the San Diego County Park Division for a deferral of consideration of the rezoning of this property until a final decision is reached concerning its acquisition by the County for inclusion in the proposed Sweetwater Regional Park. City Attorney Lindberg advised that a reasonable length of time for continuance of this hearing is a factual determination to be made by the Planning Commission and he discussed ramifications of such a delay. Ed Lytle, of the Park Development Division of San Diego County, confirmed that this property is within the boundaries of the proposed Sweetwater Regional Park. He advised that this area has been designated as Phase II for acquisition and the original plan was to acquire the property under this phase one year hence. He reported, however, that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County has been charged with examining a means of financing for the total County Regional Parks Implementation Program and his report should be presented to the Board of Supervisors within the next 60 days, at which time they would take action. _ Mr. Lytle pointed out the importance of including the property under consideration in the Sweetwater Regional Park in order to accommodate trails around the golf course. He advised that a determination of the County's desire to purchase this property should be reached in 60 to 90 days. Chairman Stewart recognized James E. Miller, Attorney, representing Fairway Downs, Inc., applicant and developer, and he requested that the Commission proceed with the hearing at this meeting. He cited correspondence sent to the County in January, 1972, which indicated their (the owner's) desire to develop this property. He felt this has been sufficient time for them to reach a determination on acquir- ing this property. Mr. Miller further requested that if the hearing on the rezoning application is to be continued, they be permitted to present the Planned Unit Development proposal at this time. Chairman Stewart felt this would be premature prior to consideration of the rezoning, further that if the applicant were permitted to make their presentation on the plan, others in the audience must be afforded the same opportunity to speak. In discussion Members Whitten and Rudolph favored a 60 day continuance on the hearing. At the applicant's insistence that the County could make a determination within 15 days, Director of Planning Warren suggested that the hearing might be continued for 30 days, and if no decision had been reached by the County at that time, it could then be continued for an additional 30 days. MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) The public hearing for consideration of rezoning, planned unit development and conditional use permit on property at 4370 Sweetwater Road be continued to the meeting of June 5, 1972. -4- 5/1/72 Request for extension of time on variance for south side of East J, east of 1-805 - Tom Harris Associate Planner Lee reported that a request has been received for a one year extension on the variance which expires May 3, 1972, and which provided for division of the parcel into 3 lots to be served by a driveway access easement. There has been no significant change in the area and the staff recommends approval of a one year extension for the variance. MSUC (Chandler-Whitten) Approval of a one year extension of time on variance Resolution ?CV-71-9. Review of Variance - Operation of wholesale bakery at 645 Broadway Associate Planner Lee advised that under the provisions of the variance granted for the operation of a wholesale bakery for Mayfair Stores at 645 Broadway this use is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission every two years to determine its compatibility with the uses in the area. There has been no significant change in the area or in this operation and it is recommended by the staff that the bakery operation be allowed to continue for another two years. MSUC (Rice-Macevicz) Operation of the wholesale bakery at 645 Broadway be approved to continue for two years. Council Referral - Report on recommendation for rezonin~ 5 acres between Rohr SchOol and proposed extension of Orange Avenue to R-3-G-P Director of Planning Warren recalled for the Commission their recommendation to the City Council to place this property in the R-3-P zone with density limited to that permitted in the R-3-G zone and limitation of building height adjacent to R-1 development. Following a public hearing, the City Council essentially denied this rezoning and referred the matter back to the Commission for report. The staff feels the Commission should reiterate their former recommendation or suggest as an alternative that one tier of lots adjacent to Malta Avenue and Sandstone Street be zoned R-1 and the balance of the 5 acre parcel rezoned R-3-P. Chairman Stewart favored this alternate of putting R-1 zoning adjacent to the residential streets and rezoning the remainder of the parcel R-3. Director of Planning Warren further reported that the Council had suggested that the developer consider another site within his proposed development area for R-3 development. Member Rice expressed the opinion that this site affords the best location for R-3 development due to the topography, location of the school on adjacent property and orientation toward the shopping center. The Commission, however, concurred that the staff be directed to discuss this with the developer and determine if another site within his development might be designated for R-3 development and then report back to the Commission. -5- 5/1/72 Director's Report Director of Planning Warren announced a one day conference by the Planning and Conservation League in Pasadena on Saturday, May 6, and asked that any Commissioners interested in attending contact the office. Mr. Warren reminded the Commission of the workshop meeting scheduled for May 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber to be followed by dinner. Mr. Warren also reported on a LAFCO hearing he attended on this date at which time the Arizona Street 1911 Act Annexation was approved subject to the condition that the City of Chula Vista reach an agreement with Montgomery Fire District concerning boundaries. At the same meeting the Rienstra Orange Avenue Annexation was continued for 30 days for consideration of whether additional right of way for Walnut Avenue is to be dedicated. Commission Comments Member Adams called attention to the problem of cars parking at the entrance way of stores, even though it is marked for "no parking," thus making it difficult for other shoppers to enter the store from the parking lot. He asked if the City does not have control over traffic and parking in private parking lots. City Attorney Lindberg advised that the City does have an enabling ordinance which provides for the imposition of vehicle code regulations on private parking lots; however, it is up to the owners to request the imposition of these regulations and few commercial property owners have made such a request. Opposi- tion to such regulations has been very strong, especially from the Teamsters Union, who have opposed state legislation in this regard. Chairman Stewart suggested that a study be conducted by the proper department to determine the best means of correcting parking problems on private lots. ADJOURNMENT MSUC (Macevicz,Chandler) The meeting adjourn at 8:15 p.m. to the workshop meeting of May 8 and regular meetings of May 15 and May 22, 1972. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes, Secretary