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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1972/02/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA February 7, 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, Rice, Adams, Macevicz, Chandler, Rudolph and Whitten. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee, Assistant City Attorney Blick and Assistant Director of Public Works Robens. Chairman Rice welcomed Member Paul Whitten to the Planning Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) The minutes of the meeting of January 24, 1972 be approved as mailed. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 336 Trousdale Drive - Expand building and operate a punch.~ress in the I-L-F zone - Merit Products, Inc. Associate Planner Lee displayed a plat showing the location of the property at the southeast corner of Trousdale and North Glover and pointed out the adjacent uses. The entire area is zoned I-L-F and located in the Flood Plain. The applicant is requesting permission to expand a portion of the existing build- ing from 12' to 20' height and to operate a 25 horsepower punch press for stamp- ing knife blades. The property will be required to conform to landscaping and parking requirements and the operation must meet all performance standards covered by the Zoning Ordinance. Since there is an existing mobile home park adjacent to the south of this property, the expansion would require a 6' high zoning wall along the southern property line. Mr. Lee enumerated the conditions recommended by the planning staff for approval of the conditional use permit. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Howard Craig, Vice President of Merit Products, expressed his willingness to abide by the standards of the Zoning Ordinance and to protect the surrounding area with whatever specifications are necessary within prudent reason within an industrial area. He reported that the thickness of the metal being stamped runs from .093 to .225. The metal is heated to 700° prior to being stamped, which reduces the noise factor. He stated that the material used is a high carbon, high chrome alloy--a 400 series stainless steel. Mr. Craig reported that there will not be a secOnd floor constructed but that the added height is required to accommodate the machine which is 16 to 18 feet in height. In response to a question concerning the tailings or scrap material, Mr. Craig advised it is contracted through a local scrap dealer who picks it up and stores it on his own property until he has a carload. The scrap dealer furnishes large containers for collecting and hauling the material. -2- 2/7/72 Member Rudolph questioned the hours of operation of the punch press, and Mr. Craig reported it is their intention to operate the punch press on the day shift only. The Commission felt the hours of operation should be stated as a condition of the conditional use permit, and Mr. Craig concurred with a limitation on hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. He also indicated the press would not be used in excess of 40% of the time during the day shift to take care of their requirements. As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Stewart expressed support for the conditional use permit, subject to the conditions stipulated, but felt the permit should also limit the operation to one punch press only. Members Rudolph and Macevicz expressed concern that the noise from the punch press would be disruptive to the adjacent residents and that the performance standards would not be properly enforced. MSC (Chandler-Adams) Approval of conditional use permit for operation of a RESOLUTION PCC-72-6 25 horsepower punch press and increase the height of a portion of existing building from 12' to 20' at 336 Trousdale Drive in the I-L-F zone, subject to the following conditions: 1. Operation shall be limited to one punch press only and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall provide the Zoning Administrator with any data required to determine that the Performance Standards can be met. Prior to final inspection the applicant shall supply the necessary data to show that the standards have been attained. 3. A 6' high zoning wall shall be constructed along the southern property line. 4. The following landscaping and screening shall be accomplished: a. The parking at the rear of the building shall be screened by a 3' wide landscaped area and a 3~' masonry wall (facing North Glover). b. The front yard setback, parallel to Trousdale Drive, shall be land- scaped to screen the parking area. 5. All signs on the premises shall be brought into conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. 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. The area is well suited for this type of light machine shop operation. -3- 2/7/72 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. As long as the performance standards are met there will be no detrimental effect. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions speci- fied in the Code for such use. All conditions and regulations shall be met. 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 govern- mental agency. The proposed use conforms to the General Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Chandler, Adams, Rice, Stewart and Whitten NOES: Members Rudolph and Macevicz ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 400 block "C" Street - Distribution and retail sales of bakerS products in I-L-F zone - Oroweat Bakin9 Company Associate Planner Lee displayed a plat showing the location of the property on the north side of "C" Street in the Flood Plain District and indicated the ad- jacent industrial and commercial uses with General Roca Park across the street. He also displayed a plat showing the details submitted by the applicant for improvement of the property. The proposed construction would consist of a retail sales area and office at the front of the building with garage facilities at the rear. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Jack Gillespie of the Oroweat Baking Company, reported there will be 6 route trucks headquartered at this location for distribution to the surrounding area. One transport truck will come in each morning around 6:30 or 7:00 with bakery products for distribution by the smaller trucks. The retail facility in the front is for sale of products not sold from the trucks--day old products. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Macevicz-Rice) Approval of a conditional use permit for construction RESOLUTION PCC-72-7 of facilities for the distribution and retail sales of bakery products on property in the Flood Plain District, west of 459 "C" Street, subject to the filing of a par- cel map creating a separate lot of this area prior to the issuance of a building permit. -4- 2/7/72 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. The site is centrally located within the south bay area and is well suited for distributional facilities. 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 use is compatible with the adjacent uses and will not be detrimental. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions speci- fied in the Code for such use. All conditions and regulations shall be met. 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 govern- mental agency. The use is in conformance with the General Plan. SUBDIVISION - Tentative map of Kennedy Plaza~ Third Avenue & Kennedy Street Associate Planner Lee indicated the location of the property and advised that when it was prezoned C-C-P in May of last year one of the conditions of the zoning was the recordation of a subdivision map to insure the consolidation of lots and the undergroundin9 of utility lines. The applicant must also file a precise plan for development of the property by May 5, 1972. Public improve- ments will be placed on Third Avenue as a requirement of the zoning and the development is to be oriented toward Third Avenue. MSUC (Adams-Chandler) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the tentative subdivision map for Kennedy Plaza, subject to the following conditions stipulated by the Director of Public Works: 1. All driveways shall be alley type driveways. 2. An Additional manhole shall be constructed on the property and a surfaced road constructed to provide access to the manhole. The necessary ease- ments shall be provided to accomplish this. -5- 2/7/72 Request for revision of street access to E1 Rancho del Res, Units #1 and #2 Director of Planning Warren advised that a letter was received from E1 Rancho del Rey on February 4, requesting that this item be withdrawn from the agenda. Request for approval of Home Occupation License - Growin~ trees at 128 "K" Street - Alvin H. Stahlhebef Director of Planning Warren reported that following a complaint from an adjacent owner the Zoning Enforcement Officer had checked the operation of tree growing at this address and advised the applicant to seek a home occupation license. This operation is conducted on the rear portion of a large residential lot. Mr. Warren reported that a letter supporting the home occupation license was received from James Wilson, ll2 Country Club Drive. Chairman Stewart announced that although this is not a public hearing the Com- mission would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in this matter. John R. Schell, attorney representing Mr. Stahlheber, commented that the one objection to this operation concerned the use of insecticides. The complainant has a son with asthma and fears that insecticide sprays might have a harmful effect. He reported the applicant is willing to agree that only systemic fer- tilizers and insecticides will be used and the type to be used will be those which Mr. Tremble's physician says will not harm the boy. Member Adams raised a question concerning the hauling in of soil and planter mix material to fill the containers in which the trees are planted. Mr. Schell presented letters of support from ll nearby residents. Mr. Alvin H. Stahlheber, 128 K Street, in answer to Member Adams question reported that the planter mix material had been brought in about three months ago. This was placed in the containers and the trees planted. They do not expect to move any trees until between one and two years from now and then maybe 10 or 15 trees at a time will be moved out, and a similar number of trees planted. He reported the planting is done in clean containers, painted green before he receives them. Member Whitten questioned Mr. Stahlheber concerning plans for expansion since he is now using the rear portion of the lot adjacent to his own. Mr. Stahlheber advised he had no plans for further expansion. In answer to a question from Chairman Stewart, Mr. Stahlheber reported that the lot area occupied by their house and personal yard is 10,800 square feet and the tree growing operation is aside from this area. Harold Tremble reported that he had submitted the complaint and that his main concern is his son's health and if there is an agreement that the trees would not be sprayed with insecticide he felt the problem would be eliminated. He concurred that this operation has improved the appearance of the vacant portion of the property. -6- 2/7/72 MSUC (Chandler-Macevicz) The request by Mr. Stahlheber for a home occupation license to permit the growing of trees in containers at 128 "K" Street be approved subject to annual review by the Planning Department and to the con- ditions as agreed upon by the applicant concerning the use of systemic fer- tilizers and insecticides. .Request for extension of time on Conditional Use Permit for day care center, 562 "K" Street - W.D.C. Services, Inc. Associate Planner Lee reported that the applicant has removed the building which formerly occupied the lot but has not begun construction on the new facility and since the conditional use permit is due to expire this month the applicant has requested an extension. The Planning staff recommends granting a one-year extension of time. MSUC (Adams-Macevicz) A one-year extension of time be granted on the con- ditional use permit for the construction and operation of a child care center at 562 "K" Street. Recommendation on Rienstra's Orange Avenue Annexation Director of Planning Warren indicated the boundaries of a proposed annexation consisting of 81 acres and bounded on three sides by Chula Vista city limits. MSUC (Rice-Rudolph) Recommend to the City Council approval of Rienstra's Orange Avenue Annexation and direct the staff to forward the request to LAFCO. COMMISSION COMMENTS Member Chandler reported that a meeting of the City Beautification Awards Com- mittee has been scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 9th, and asked if Member Rudolph, his alternate on the committee, could attend this meeting. Member Rudolph agreed to accept this responsibility. Chairman Stewart read a letter of appreciation from Bonita Vista High School praising the presentation given at that school by Norman Williams and Lu Quinney. Chairman Stewart complimented the members of the staff for making this fine presentation. Chairman Stewart announced that a League of California Cities dinner meeting will be held at the Hotel Del Coronado on Thursday, February 17. Reservations should be made by Monday, February 14. Member Rudolph reported that she had attended a two-day Urban Growth Confer- ence and asked if the Commission wanted an oral or written report of this meeting. Chairman Stewart suggested that a written report be submitted. Member Rice again brought up the deteriorating condition of the paving on the parking lot at the Hilltop and Naples shopping center and asked when the City Attorney is going to bring suit against the owners of the center to get them to upgrade the parking lot and paving. -7- 2/7/72 Assistant City Attorney Blick advised it has always been his policy to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, but he waits for a report of a violation from the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Director of Planning Warren assured that a report on the condition of this lot will be brought to the City Attorney's office. ADJOURNMENT MSUC (Macevicz-Rice) The meeting be adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to the meeting of February 28, 1972. Respectfully submitted, Helen Map,s, Secre~ary