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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1975/04/16 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA April 16, 1975 A special business 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, Rice, Floto, Starr and Pressutti (arrived late with previous notification). Absent (with previous notification): Com- missioner Smith. Also present: Assistant Director of Planning Williams, Assistant City Attorney Beam and Secretary Mapes. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Chandler followed by a moment of silent prayer. The Chairman called for oral communications and none were presented. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of amendment to the General Plan for approxi- mately 2.36 acres located at the northeast corner of Third Avenue and E street, from Thoroughfare commercial to Retail Commercial, GPA-75-1 Assistant Director of Planning Williams pointed out that the existing uses and - zoning of this property located on the north side of E Street, east of Third Avenue, conform to the Retail Commercial General Plan designation, rather than the Thoroughfare Commercial which is applied to property along E Street, west of this intersection. It is recommended that the designation be changed to Retail Commercial since that is more compatible with the adjacent residential uses. He noted that a Negative Declaration of the environmental impact of this change has been issued. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Rudolph-Starr) The Commission finds that in accordance wi th Negative Declaration issued on November 27, 1974 and the findings therein, the proposed change of General Plan designation will not have.any possible significant impact on the environment, and certifies that the Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental quality Act of 1970, as amended. MSUC (Rudolph-Rice) The Commission recommends to the City Council that the General Plan be amended from Thoroughfare Commercial to Retail Commercial for approximately 2.36 acres located at the northeast corner of Third Avenue and E Street. -2- April 16, 1975 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of amendment to the General Plan for approxi- mately 29 acres located on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road~ west of Nacion Avenue, from High Density Resi-. dential to Medium Density Residential, GPA-75-2 Assistant Director of Planning Williams pointed out that this property is sur- rounded on three sides by property which is designated Medium Density Residential, with a Visitor Commercial area to the east. Although this property was designated for High Density Residential, the property is zoned R-1 and development plans for single family residential use have been filed and are under consideration. Mr. Williams noted that the Commission, at the previous meeting, certified the environ- mental impact report covering the proposed development. Certification is there- fore not required in connection with this action. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Rice-Floto) The Commission recommends to the City Council that the General Plan be amended from High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for approximately 29 acres located on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road and west of Nacion Avenue. Commissioner Starr questioned the necessity of this General Plan amendment since he had the impression that development at a lower density than indicated on the General Plan would be permitted. Mr. Williams explained that while it is not necessary in order to approve the proposed development, it is desirable to have the General Plan reflect the actual use or proposed use of the area. He pointed out that projections of the holding capacity or population capacity of the area is based on the density category shown on the General Plan. In response to questions concerning conformance between the General Plan and zoning, Assistant City Attorney Beam advised that it is the position of the City Attorney's office that this conformance does not have to be a one to one relation- ship; it is not necessary that one map exactly overlays the other. If a develop- ment plan meets the goals, criteria and intent of the General Plan it is found to be consistent. ma west corners 0 Ol¥~nder' Avenue fromP~rks and Public Open Space to Medium ~e~'s~ t,y' 'R~s~ den~i ~1 ,i GPA- 75- 3 Assistant Director of Planning Williams reported that this area was originally designated for Medium Density Residential, and an amendment to the General Plan in 1970 changed the designation to Parks and Public Open Space. In recent months the City Council has determined that this property is not readily usable for park purposes because of the small size, topographic character and isolation from Greg Rogers Park by future streets. The Council therefore solicited bids on the - property and it has been purchased by American Housing Guild. -3- April 16, 1975 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Floto-Rudolph) The Commission finds that in accordance with the Negative Declaration issued on October 10, 1974, this General Plan amendment will not have any possible significant impact on the environment, and certifies that the Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with CEQA 1970, as amended. MSUC (Rice-Starr) The Commission recommends to the City Council that the General Plan be amended from Parks and Public Open Space to Medium Density Residential for approximately 8 acres located in the western quadrants of the future inter- section of East Palomar Street and Oleander Avenue. 4. Discussion of Proposition 9 and the Moscone Bill - Disclosure of Assets Assistant City Attorney Beam explained that Proposition 9 is the Political Reform Act of 1974. He advised that the Commissioners are currently bound by the con- flicts provision of that Act, and will be bound by the disclosure provisions in 1976. He noted that the conflicts provisions are almost identical to those under the Moscone Act, which prohibits Commissioners from taking action on any proposal in which they have a financial interest; such financial interest includes any source of income or holdings in real property, aside from a personal residence, or any investment interest in excess of $1,000. He advised that a Commissioner may not take action on any item by which any of those economic interests may be enhanced; and if a Commissioner has a question or doubt as to conflict of interest on a particular item, he should contact the City Attorney's office, and if it is the Attorney's opinion there is no conflict, that should be stated in writing for the protection of the Commissioner. Mr. Beam pointed out the differences between Proposition 9 and the Moscone Bill, which it is anticipated will be repealed in the future. Mr. Beam advised that the disclosure section of Proposition 9 is not applicable to the Planning Commission at this time. He reported that the City will be required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code in 1976, and when the Planning Commission is brought under that code, the Commissioners will be required to file a disclosure statement. These disclosure requirements, under Proposition 9, will be more rigorous than the statement presently required under the Moscone Bill. Disclosure statements must be filed this month under the Moscone Bill and Mr. Beam suggested that any Commissioner desiring assistance with the filing of his state- ment contact him at his office. 5. Discussion of review of site plans for adjacent properties Mr. Williams suggested that in the absence of Director of Planning peterson, due to illness, this item for discussion be held over for a future meeting. -4- April 16, 1975 There was no Director's Report, and no Commission Comments were presented. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chandler adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes ~ Secretary