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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1978/03/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA March 22, 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, Pressutti, G. Johnson, O'Neill and Renneisen. Absent (with previous notification): Commissioners Smith and R. Johnson. Also present: Director of Planning Peterson, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid, Fire Marshall Monsell, Assistant City Attorney Harron, City Attorney Lindberg, 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 MSUC (O'Neill-Pressutti) The minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1978 be approved as written. Commissioner Renneisen abstained from voting due to his absence from that meeting. ORAL CO~qUNICATIONS Chairman Chandler called for oral communications and none were presented. 1. Report on proposed rezonin~ of Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park from R-3 to R-3-L-"M" Director of Planning Peterson reported that some months ago the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council the rezoning of the Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park, as well as two other mobile home park sites, from R-3 to R-3-L-"M". The Council subsequently acted affirmatively in rezoning the other two sites, but referred the question of rezoning Palace Gardens back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and a report. Due to the absence from this meeting of two Commissioners, and further because two exhibits presented by the applicant at the City Council meeting have not been placed on display for consideration by the Commission, a representative of the Palace Gardens has requested that this item be continued to the next Commission meeting. The staff concurs with that request. MSUC (Rennei~en - O'Neill) The report on proposed rezoning of Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park from R-3 to R-3-L-"M" be continued to the meeting of April 12, 1978. Chairman Chandler advised that a request has been made to take agenda item 5 out of order and consider it at this time. 5. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Consideration of proposed amendments to the General Development Plan and Schedule of E1 Rancho del Rey Planned Community Zone Director of Planning Peterson advised that after the Planning Commission meeting of -2- -' March 22, 1978 February 22, a question was raised as to the legality of the City preparing and adopting a General Development Plan which designated certain areas for public use. It is therefore recommended that no action be taken at this meeting, but that the public hearing be reopened and testimony received from anyone who had something to offer. Mr. Peterson reported that the major land owner of E1 Rancho del Rey had made a lengthy oral presentation on their position regarding development of this area that afternoon to staff but they have not submitted a proposal in writing. It is recommended that the public hearing, after receiving testimony tonight, be continued to a special meeting to be held on April 19, and if the land owner has made a submission in time for evaluation by the staff prior to the April 19 meeting, a recommendation for Planning Commission action will be presented at that time. It is possible that a new public hearing will be advertised to consider adoption of a specific plan for the area. City Attorney Lindberg suggested that due to legal questions, this public hearing be continued in accordance with statements made by the Director of Planning. Chairman Chandler reopened the public hearing for consideration of amendments to the General Development Plan of E1 Rancho del Rey Planned Community Zone. George Kirk, resident of Phoenix, Arizona and representative of B.F.P. property interests on the 450 acre parcel at the west end of Rice Canyon, requested information on what has transpired to date on this proposal. He asked that prior to the next public hearing he might have an opportunity to meet with the staff in order to advise his clients regarding their interests. Mr. Peterson offered to review the proposals considered to date at this time, or after the meeting when he could meet alone with Mr. Kirk. Chairman Chandler suggested that Mr. Kirk and Mr. Peterson meet after the Planning Commission meeting. MSUC (Renneisen-Pressutti) The public hearing for consideration of proposed amendments to the General Development Plan of E1 Rancho del Rey Planned Community Zone be continued to April 19, 1978. 2. Consideration of request to vacate a portion of Dora Lane - Chula Vista Community Hospital Director of Planning Peterson noted that the extension of the Dora Lane cul-de-sac as required in the approval of a parcel map for division of the property owned by the Community Hospital, had necessitated the dedication of additional right- of-way at the end of the street and resulted in an irregular right of way boundary line in the area where the bulb of the cul-de-sac was formerly proposed. It is recommended that the vacation as requested be approved. MSUC (Pressutti-Renneisen) Based on the findings stated in the staff report, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the vacation of those portions of Dora Lane right of way indicated on the plat attached to the report. -3- March 22, 1978 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-78-26 - Request to operate auto upholstery and detail shop at 590 Arizona Street in C-T zone - Patrick Barajas Director of Planning Peterson reported that this hearing is for the purpose of considering two additional automobile related uses in an existing building at 590 Arizona where an automobile repair service has been operating a little over one year. It is felt that the additional uses--an auto upholstery shop and automobile detail shop (interior and exterior cleaning of cars to be offered for sale at other agencies) would be compatible with the existing use on this site and by virtue of the zoning wall between this site and the adjacent residential uses, they would also be compatible with the residential area to the east. It is recommended that the request be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report with an amendment to the second condition to permit operation from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. This will coincide with the hours of operation of the existing repair garage. Commissioner O'Neill asked if it is not customary to have such uses approved by the Commission prior to commencement of operations. He advised that on a field trip to the site he observed that both uses were presently in operation. Mr. Peterson advised that he was not aware that business licenses had been issued for either of the uses at this site. He affirmed that approval by the Planning Commission should be obtained prior to the issuance of the business license. Commissioner G. Johnson asked about the number of parking spaces to be provided since on the plan there appears to be 10 spaces and the Negative Declaration makes reference to 15 parking spaces. Mr. Peterson responded that 10 is the correct number and that the 15 may include spaces within the building. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Patrick Barajas, owner of the property at 590 Arizona Street, advised there are parking places inside the building which were included in the total referred to in the environmental document. He also acknowledged that the two tenants had moved into the building and started operations with the understanding that if the conditional use permit was not approved they would be required to move out. He contended this was done because both tenants were required to vacate their former locations before this date. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MUSC (G. Johnson-Pressutti) The Commission finds that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-75-21 and the findings stated therein, this project will have no significant or additional adverse environmental impact, and certifies the Negative Declaration. It was moved by Commissioner G. Johnson, seconded by Commissioner O'Neill that based on the findings stated in the staff report the Commission approves conditional use permit PCC-78-26 for the operation of an auto upholstery shop and an automobile detail shop at 590 Arizona Street subject to the conditions listed in the staff report with the condition relating to hours of operation amended to read 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and with an added condition that the Planning Commission review the permit after one year. Commissioner Renneisen advised that with the condition providing for review in case of violation of the conditions, he felt there would be no problem, and no -4- March 22, 1978 need for review at the end of one year if violations had not been noted. Commissioner G. Johnson pointed out that review of a similar permit after one year of operation had resulted in a revision of the conditions and for that reason she wished her motion to stand. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Co~issioner G. Johnson, O'Neill, Renneisen and Chandler NOES: Commissioner Pressutti ABSENT: Commissioners Smith and R. Johnson Commissioner Pressutti advised that his no vote was not against the request but against the inclusion of a condition for review in one year. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Environmental Impact Report EIR-78-8- Widenin~ of Third Avenue from G Street to K Street Environmental Review Coordinator Reid reported that this EIR deals with the proposed widening of Third Avenue from G Street to K Street in order to accommodate increased traffic anticipated with the opening of the County Regional Center. It is proposed to provide four travel lanes and two parking lanes, generally within the existing public right of way. Mr. Reid enumerated the three issues concerned with this street widening; namely, increase in noise level due to increased traffic, the preservation of the historical site at 666 Third Avenue, and the existing trees within the right of way which will be relocated to other sites if in good condition, or destroyed if they are found to be diseased. He advised that the Environmental Control Commission reviewed the draft EIR and found it acceptable. Assistant Director of PUblic Works Lippitt explained that adoption of the EIR is necessary before the City can consider budgeting the project for next year. This project is closely related to the development of the South Bay Court project. The court project will include widening the west half of Third Avenue adjacent to the site. He noted that a public hearing on the project will be held before the City Council before the final design alternatives are approved. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Dick Veth, 563 Third Avenue, asked about the provision of onstreet parking, which he feels is essential to their business. Mr. Lippitt reported they have looked at alternatives for providing some street parking, and when the west half of the street is widened it will provide parking there. Dave Neumeister, 624 Third Avenue asked when this project Will start. Mr. Lippitt advised that the staff will request the Council to include it in next year's capital improvement program. If approved, construction will not begin until the calendar year 1979, or possibly the next fiscal year. Construction could be as late as fall 1979. -5- March 22, 1978 As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Renneisen-G. Johnson) The Planning Commission certifies that the EIR has been prepared in accordance with CEQA and the Environmental Review Policy, and that the Commission has reviewed the information contained in the EIR. DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director of Planning made no report. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neill commented on the establishment of a Relocations Appeal Board with the designation of the Third Avenue Project Area Com~ittee to serve in that capacity. He asked if they would not be reviewing their own decisions. Director of Planning Peterson advised that they would not as the function of the Appeals Board would relate to the adequacy of moving expenses paid by the Redevelopment Agency. Commissioner O'Neill submitted a copy of the California Chamber of Commerce report on the Jarvis-Gann initiative. It was requested that the report be duplicated and a copy provided to each of the Commissioners. The Commission discussed the significance of the daily traffic flow count which had been supplied, noting that the average daily count does not reflect the congested traffic conditions during peak hours. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chandler adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes, Secre~aary~