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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1978/06/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 14, 1978 A 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: Chandler, Smith, R. Johnson, Pressutti, G. Johnson, Renneisen and O'Neill. Also present: Director of Planning Peterson, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, and Secretary Mapes. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Chandler, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Renneisen pointed out that in the minutes of the meeting of May 10, on page 12, he is shown as the maker of the motion to approve the request by PHd for a freestanding sign, and is also shown as voting against the motion. He asked that the minutes be corrected to indicate his support of the motion. Commissioner O'Neill asked that on page 2 of the minutes of May 10, in the sixth paragraph under the public hearing on agenda item 2, the word "~missions" be changed to "emissions." MSUC (Renneisen-O'Neill) The minutes of the meeting of May 10 be approved with the corrections noted and the minutes of the meetings of May 24 and May 31 be approved as written. Commissioner R. Johnson abstained from voting due to his absence from the meeting of May 31. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Chandler called for oral communications and none were submitted. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCZ-78-K - Rezone rear portion of property at 454 Broadway from R-3 to C-T-P - Pep Boys Director of Planning Peterson discussed a proposal submitted by Pep Boys for expansion of their store, which would require extending the parking area to the north and to the west. The property to the west is presently zoned R-3 but is a landlocked parcel and if developed with apartments, they would have to take access through Pep Boys parking lot. For that reasons it is appropriate to change the zoning to allow expansion of the commercial use with conditions and guidelines to assure compatibility with the adjacent residential use. One of the conditions pertains to improvement of the exist- ing drainage swale which runs across the property. A Negative Declaration of environmental impact has been issued on the Initial Study which covers the proposed expansion program, including the rezoning of this site. It is recommended that the Planning Commission certify that Negative Declaration and recommend to the City Council the change of zone to C-T-P subject to the conditions and guidelines listed in the report. -2- June 14, 1978 This being the time and p}ace as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Phil Markham, architect for Pep Boys, discussed their proposed expansion and, in response to a question from Commissioner G. Johnson, he advised it is their intent to construct a 6 foot block wall along the south property line to separate this commercial use from the adjacent mobile home park. He also reported that the eucalyptus trees in the area proposed for parking lot expansion to the north will not be removed, but that tree wells will be constructed around them. Mr. Markham expressed concurrence with all conditions with the exception of improving the full length of the drainage channel since it is not their intent to use the westerly portion of the site at the present. He asked consideration of a modified condition to require improvement of the channel where it crosses the northern edge of the area to be improved for parking and to defer improvement of the western portion of the channel until such time as further expansion requires the use of that area. He also advised it is their intent to resurface the entire parking lot area in conjunction with this project. Assistant Director of Public Works concurred that there is justification in improving the drainage ditch at this time only to the point where the property improvement ends. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (G. Johnson-Renneisen) The Commission finds that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-78-68 and the findings stated therein, the proposed project will have no significant adverse environmental impact, and certifies the Negative Declaration. MSUC (G. Johnson-Renneisen) The Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request to rezone the property adjacent to the west of 454 Broadway from R-3 to C-T-P subject to the conditions and guidelines in the staff report, with condition a.2 modified to require improvement of the natural channel only to the extent of improvements on the site, and guideline b.1 modified to require a 6 ft. high block wall along the southern property line. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCV-78-10 - Variance for reduction of rear sard setback from 10 feet to 0 and increase in lot coverage from 50% to 90% for comnercial structure at 277 Broadwas - Refu~io Bolivar, Jr. Director of Planning Peterson advised that the auto parts supply store at this location has expressed the need for expansion of their commercial building. This propery and others in the block were developed prior to the present lot coverage and setback requirements. Many of the adjacent lots have more than 50% coverage and some of the buildings are constructed to the rear property line. Failure to grant the variance request would deprive this owner of the rights enjoyed by others in the area. Mr. Peterson pointed out the unusually wide alley at the rear of this property which affords ample separation between the commercial use and the residential use to the east. Findings in support of the variance are offered in the staff report. -3- June 14, 1978 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Doug Pearson, general contractor for the project, concurred with the staff report and affirmed that this project will improve the usefulness of the site and will not have an impact on adjacent properties. He advised that the second story addition to the building would be used for storage of parts and the ground level would be retained for employee parking. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (R. Johnson-Renneisen) Based on the findings stated in the staff report, the Con~ission approves variance application PCV-78-10. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-78-5 - Tentative subdivision map to convert Stratford Arms (69 apartment units) to condominium, 250 Kenneth (Should read 250 Kennedy Street) Street- Alton Beauchamp Chairman Chandler noted that the applicant has requested a one month post- ponement of this tentative map, and opened the public hearing to entertain a motion for continuance of the public hearing. MSUC (Renneisen-O'Neill) The public hearing for consideration of PCS-78-5 be continued to the meeting of July 12, 1978. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Peterson advised that the special business meeting next week, June 21st, will be devoted to the readvertised public hearing to consider the Specific Plan/General Development Plan for the E1 Rancho del Rey area. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Pressuttireported~athe will be out of town from June 16 through June 28 and will therefore be absent from the next two Commission meetings. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chandler adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary