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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1984/12/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Wednesday, December 19, 1984 Public Services Building ROLL CALL COt~4ISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Green, Commissioners Cannon, Carson, Guiles, O'Neill, and Tugenberg COMMISSIONS ABSENT: With notification: Commissioner Shipe STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Krempl, Principal Planner Lee, Principal Planner Pass, Assistant City Attorney Gill, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Environmental Coordinator Reid, City Traffic Engineer Glass, Director of Community Development Director Desrochers, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Zoning Enforcement Officer LeBlanc and Senior Electronics Supervisor Albrektson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Green and was followed by a moment of silent prayer. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chairman Green reviewed the composition of the Planning Commission, its responsibilities and the format of the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (O'Neill/Tugenberg) to approve the minutes of the meeting of 10/24/84 and 12/5/84 as mailed. OPJkL COMMUNICATIONS None. Planning Commission 2 December 19, 1984 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCA-85-1 - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 19.66 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOISE MEASUREMENT AND REGULATION Director of Planning Krempl stated that the proposed noise standards and amendments being considered by the Planning Commission were the result of specific complaints regarding noise in the Otay Valley Road area plus complaints that the noise-monitoring equipment was outmoded. Research in preparing the proposed standards included consultation with SANDAG; review of regulations used in other jurisdictions, the "Model Community Noise Control Ordinance" prepared by the State, the ordinance now in effect in National City and the hiring of a noise consultant to evaluate the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project area design manual addendum. The proposed ordinance follows closely the National City Ordinance. Director Krempl then introduced Director of Building and Housing Grady and members of his staff. Director Grady spoke briefly about the new equipment and said that the noise level for the Planning Commission meeting was being measured and a permanent record would be available for review before adjournment. The Commissioners questioned {1) the blank spaces shown in the ordinance, {2) the comparison in the dBA limit values between the proposed noise ordinance and the present ordinance, {3) the reason for exemptions shown on page 12, (4) the noise enforcement procedure now followed, and (6) why barking dogs were not included. Director Grady explained that (1) although the ordinance has been completed, the numbering sequence as applied to the City Code is still being finalized; {2)the two ordinances are within 5 to 10 dBA's of each other; {3) some items are not included in the noise ordinance because they are special use requests which are covered by the Code in other sections; {4) at present, the Enforcement Officer sends a letter citing the violation, if no action is taken, the matter is referred to the City Attorney and a stronger letter transmitted. Usually about 14 days elapse between the time of the first complaint and the enforced control. In the past, time has varied because of the need for the Enforcement Officer to be present to operate the hand-held equipment. The new equipment, however, measures and makes ~ permanent record of the dBA's thus shortening the time span. and {6) complaints about barking dogs are referred directly to the Attorney's office. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. A. W. Hall, 1675 Point Reyes Court, Chula Vista, demonstrated noise heard by residents along the Hyspan perimeter by striking a piece of iron with a hammer; complimented the City on the proposed ordinance; asked the length of response time to install equipment and get a reading; would any prewarning be issued; would calibration occur at the noise site or at the location of the complainant; and requested that the item be continued for further review. _ Planning Commission - 3 - December 19, 1984 David Foreman, 1653 Point Cabrillo Court, Chula Vista, stated his concern is the Otay Valley, the recent sphere-of-influence and the increased ambient noise through the enlargement of the area. He expressed concern that the new standards seem to be an open-ended scale that allows noise standards to increase as development in the area increases. He emphasized that noise standards must be enforced; and requested the noise be measured at its source rather than at the location of the complaintant. Commissioner Cannon asked what criteria is used in measuring decibels of two adjoining land uses; such as, light-industrial and residential; and Commissioner Tugenberg asked if industrial establishments were required to establish noise buffers similar to those required by residential developments. Director Krempl replied that developments indicating excessive noise potential would be required to install mitigating measures such as zoning walls (to minimize loading and unloading noises), elevations, setbacks, and hours of operation as appropriate. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Cannon/O'Neill) to forward the proposed noise standards and amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for adoption. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-82-3 - CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION FOR TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS AT 470 "L" STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST - PCC-82-3 Director of Planning Krempl reminded the Commission that this item had been continued in order that the noise study might be evaluated by staff. Staff recommends extending the conditional use permit until July 8, 1985 subject to the conditions that the south-facing door in the temporary classroom remain closed during classtime; the buildings be removed no later than August 7, 1985; and a 6-foot high masonry wall be constructed on the south property line with permits obtained by January 16, 1985. Commissioner Carson asked if the teachers had been consul ted regarding the closing of the south-facing doors, if there was adequate ventilation and what was the enforcement process. Director Krempl replied affirmatively to the first two questions and said enforcement would be done on a complaint basis or by periodic checks. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Ricky Sanchez, lOlO Second Ave., San Diego, 92101, attorney representing neighbors, stated a settlement had been reached and that a letter accompanied by a stipulated judgment had been sent to the Commission outlining amelioration methods agreed upon by all parties. (The letter and its contents were reviewed by the Commission prior to commencement of the meeting.) Mr. Sanchez requested a continuation of the hearing and an extension of the use Planning Commission - 4 - December 19, 1984 permit until the January 16, 1985 meeting when the amended Master Plan would be presented to the Commission. He indicated concurrence with staff recommendations, but suggested the location of the wall might be changed when the amended Master Plan was approved. Director Krempl informed Commissioner Cannon that a conclusion had not been reached about the wall requirement in the amended plan and that staff had no objections to a continuation to January 16, 1985. William McCurine, of the legal firm of Gray, Carey, Ames and Frye, 401 B Street, San Diego, 92101, representing the church, said all complaints have been addressed including the noise barrier wall. He asked that the actual construction of the wall be deferred until the amended Master Plan is approved in case relocation of the playground affected the location of the noise barrier wall. John Leppert, Leppert Engineering, 8929 Complex Drive, San Diego, 92123, speaking for the church said the amended Master Plan had not included construction of the wall but it would be made part of the application. In reply to Commissioner Guiles' inquiry if the noise requirements of the new Noise Regulation would be met, Principal Planner Lee observed that the ambient noise level for "L" Street is approximately 60 to 65 dBA and the 11 dBA reduction would not be sufficient to meet the new requirements. Commissioner Cannon requested that the noise study be included in their packets if the item is continued. MSUC (O'Neill/Tugenberg) to (1) extend the conditional use permit for the temporary classroom use to January 16, 1985: (2) continue the item to the meeting of January 16, 1985; and (3) that the meeting of Janua~ 16, 1985 be a public hearing. (Item No. 4 was brought up on the agenda at this time). 4. PUBLIC HEARING: PCC 85-11 - REOUEST TO APPROVE MASTER PLAN FOR SAINT JOHN'S PARISH AT 760 FIRST AVENUE - RECTOR, WARDEN AND VESTRYMEN OF SAINT JOHN'S PARISH Principal Planner Ken Lee stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a proposed Master Plan to modify and expand the existing church and school facilities which will occur in four phases over a period of 10 years. At present, the church has a seating capacity of 233 and the school an enrollment of 226 students. The church and administrative buildings are situated on the northerly portion of the site and the school classrooms are located in the center of the property with a playground located on the southerly portion. The existing parking of 58 spaces is located along the westerly portion of the property with a single access on Kearney Street. The school grounds are enclosed with chain link fencing. Staff is recommending approval subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. ~ PlanninO Commission - 5 - December 19, 1984 The Commission expressed concern over the traffic congestion when school convenes or dismisses and the capacity of the present parking lot. Principal Planner Lee commented that the restriping of the parking lot will increase its capacity from 58 to 65 spaces. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Glen Casey, 302 Lemire Drive, Chula Vista, 92010, representing Saint John's Church, stated that a meeting had been held with the neighbors who expressed concern with the congestion on Kearney as well as First and Millan. In referring to the mason~ wall along the westerly property line requirement, Mr. Casey said an objection has been filed with the church by one of the neighbors. A1 so, accreditation of the Kindergarten School would be forfeited if the 6-foot high chain link fencing along First Avenue was replaced with a masonry wall. He proposed additional planting and landscaping in the Master Landscape Plan in lieu of removing the fence. Felipe Esquivel, 5858 Mt. Alifan Drive, San Diego, 92111, and Tomas Esquivel, 5311Wellesly St., La Mesa, architect, said they had worked on the parking and traffic problems around the school and, for economic reasons, would prefer that the parking lot remain in Phase II rather than being advanced to Phase I. Speaking in opposition to the project were Susan Rath, ll9 Kearney Street, Chula Vista, 92010; Margaret Linden, ?45 Alpine Avenue, Chula Vista, 92010; and Irene Voi§titter, 132 Kearney Street, Chula Vista, 92010. Their objections included (1) the one meeting held in November between the church and the neighbors did not consider some of the matters being discussed at this meeting., (2) the traffic is bumper-to-bumper in front of the houses twice daily making it necessary to time oneself in order to leave the driveway, (3) exhaust fumes pollute the entire neighborhood and are impossible to avoid; (4) that access and egress occur on First Avenue instead of Kearney Street; (5) the proposed parking lot should be relocated to another site where it is not so visible and dominant; (6) concern that the sidewalk would be removed on Kearney because of the new lot; (7) need for enforcement of the speed limit; and (8) need for crosswalks for pedestrians. Chairman Green asked Director Krempl to make note of these requests. Tomas Esquivel remarked that the 38 parking spaces in front of the church would be buffered with landscaping. Principal Planner Lee addressed some of the concerns expressed by saying there would be no objection to deleting the requirement for the chain-link fencing along First Avenue; (2) buffering the area adjacent to the wall on the west side is important; (3) the parking lot could be placed on Phase I in terms of access with consideration being given to closing the access on Kearney Street subject to review by the City Traffic Engineer. Planning Commission - 6 - December lg, 1984 Further discussion by the Commission was held on the traffic congestion and parking problem with a request by Commissioner Green that factors relating to the pick-up and delivery of children be investigated more thoroughly. Commissioner O'Neill stated the school appeared to be exerting an adverse influence on the neighborhood, the item should be continued and further meetings between church and neighbors conducted. Commissioner Tugenberg expressed agreement and evinced particular concern over the carbon monoxide fumes. Commissioner Carson also expressed discomfort with the situation and asked if neighbors within 300 feet had been contacted. She was informed the church had used the same mailing list as the City. Commissioner Green expressed concern over the school expansion and recommended continuation of the item; further meetings between church and neighbors to consider traffic problems, parking, and if the masonry noise buffer wall needs to be constructed or is wanted; and if a better use than parking could not be made for such prime land. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (O'Neill/Carson) to find that the project will have no significant environmental impact and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-85-11. MSC (O'Neill/Carson) - Cannon voted "no" to continue the item to the meeting of February 13, 1985 to (1) permit the church and neighbors to discuss the new Master Plan and (2) facilitate further consideration on the traffic circulation problems. (A recess was called at 8:40 and the meeting reconvened at 8:50.) 3. PUBLIC HEARING: DRAFT EIR-85-1: BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN Environmental Review Coordinator Reid stated the subject of the EIR is the implementation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Programming {LCP) through the needed adoption of a general plan amendment and specific plan. No EIR was needed on the LCP until implementation by the City of Chula Vista made it subject to CEQA provisions. The draft EIR was prepared under a contract between the Redevelopment Agency and RECON and issued for public review on November 2, 1984 through the State Clearinghouse. No comments have as yet been received. Mr. Reid noted that the Resources Conservation Committee, at the meeting of December 17, 1984, recommended certification of the document. Staff recommends that the public hearing be opened, public testimony relevant to the item be considered and the public hearing closed. Kim Howlett, RECON, 1094 Cudahy Place, Suite 204, San Diego, 92110, reviewed the analysis of the draft EIR in terms of (1) geology/soils, {2) land form/visual quality, {3) noise, {4) biology/land use, (5) water quality/hydrology and (6) transportation/circulation. Planning Commission - 7 - December 19, 1984 Environmental Coordinator Reid infomed the Commission that the final version is being prepared by the Coastal Commission and a report will be made to the Planning Commission upon its receipt and review. Director of Community Development Desrochers outlined the process still to be followed wi th the Coastal Commission and introduced JoAnne Sorenson, Jones and Stokes, Assoc., 2321 "P" Street, Sacramento, CA, a consulting biologist. Ms. Sorenson reviewed the biological work done for the City and commented on the EIR. She commented that the three biological issues considered were {1) the presence or absence of the ecological link between the uplands at Gunpowder Point and the wetlands at Sweetwater Marsh: (2) the size and location of the California Least Tern nesting site on the "D" Street fill; (3) the impact of human activities on wetland species; and the effects and impact of roads and bridges on the Lightfooted Clapperrail. The study included letter and phone survey of all agencies and individuals involved in the biology of the Bayfront; review of literature including the files of the Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Office, Fish and Game, Corps of Engineers and others; and field work covering a full year. A draft report was submitted to all agencies and individuals who had commented on the Bayfront Plan in the late 70's and their comments were compiled into a final report. The findings of the Jones and Stokes Report are as follows: 1. Gunpowder Point - it was found there was no significant link between uplands and wetlands; the transition zone is needed as a refuge for the wetlands during the highest tides and storms and is accommodated on the existing plan by buffers, a transition zone and the uplands reserve. After development of Gunpowder Point, approximately 1/2 of the area would be available for wild life in a restored upland reserve offering much excellent habitat quality. Also the upland reserve would be an appropriate location for plant species Frankenia palmeri. 2. The California Least Tern and the "D" Street Fill - It is recommended that a 10-acre nesting site be located in the southwest corner of the "D" Street fill adjacent to the Bay and marsh and separated from development by a tidal channel. This location would be secured from land-based predators and harassment and would be managed and protected. Such a site could contribute to increased numbers of the Least Tern. 3. The effects of human activities of wetland wildlife Of particular concern was the effect of roads and bridges on the Light Footed Clapperrail. Research indicates that the birds readily recognize and habituate to the presence of humans within cars and a road provides an effective buffer. The LUP planned buffers will prevent harassment by humans, their pets or access by foot and will protect and restore the wetland habitat. Ms. Sorenson concluded by saying the EIR would be more useful if the specific, biological data was added to support the assumptions and conclusions therein. She suggested the Commission direct that the assumptions and conclusions in the EIR be documented, substantiated, qualified and quantified and made part of the final EIR. Planning Commission - 8 - December 19, 1984 This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. In response to Commissioner Cannon's inquiry about the amount of field work done in preparing the EIR, Mr. Howlett replied that no field studies were conducted but information regarding biological impacts was based, in a large measure, upon an analysis of biological issues prepared by Jones and Stokes after field investigations during various seasons of the year. John Larsen, Vice President of RECON, 1094 Cudahy Place, Suite 204, San Diego, commented that information developed by the Corps of Engineers' recent study was also used. Commissioner Guiles inquired why the EIR was being sent to the Commission if there is a "lack" in the area of special mitigation and biological impact based on field studies, and if further work should not have been done before its presentation. Assistant City Attorney Gill reminded him that the comments were on a draft EIR and changes will be incorporated before the final document is presented for certification. Commissioner Tugenberg referred to the statement that additional test borings are recommended prior to final project design because of potential liquefaction impacts. Director Desrochers remarked that soils studies have been made on each area in the Bayfront regarding the liquifaction and the soils engineer says the problems can be solved. Upon his offer to send copies of the soils testing to the Commission, Chairman Green replied affirmatively. Environmental Review Coordinator Reid assured the Commission that the final EIR would be sent to them prior to the meeting so they would have sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the content and changes. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-85-2 - CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR C-DEL MAR, CHULA VISTA TRACT 85-2 - MITCHELL N. ANGUS Director of Planning Krempl stated that the applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map to subdivide 1.32 acres of property located at the northwest corner of "C" Street and north Del Mar Avenue, in the R-1 zone, into eight single-family lots which will have 58 feet of lot frontage. (The Code requires 60 feet.) He pointed out that the topography forms a knoll ranging from 60 to 83 feet; that the proposed subdivision is in a traditional design meeting the requirements of the Municipal Code except for {1) lot widths of 58 feet; and (2) lot 8, which is currently proposed at less than 6,000 square feet. The lots having 58 feet of street frontage have an area of 7,134 square feet and 7,540 square feet if the street vacation is approved. The street vacation is justifiable since "C" Street will still have a right-of-way of 63 feet. He noted that the Ordinance allows the Planning Commission and Council to approve lots less than 60 feet if the lot area conforms to the requirements of the Municipal Code. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions contained in the staff report. Planning Commission - 9 - December 19, 1984 This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Commissioner Tugenberg that if the property was divided into seven lots instead of eight there would be adequate space. Commissioner Green agreed. No one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Cannon remarked that based on the fact that no one from the Homeowners' Association was at the meeting, it must meet with their approval as they were most active in presenting their objections. MSC (O'Neill/Cannon) - Tugenberg and Carson voted "no" to find the project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-85-18. MS {O'Neil/Cannon) that based on the findings contained in Section "E" of the report, to recommend that City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for C-Del Mar, Chula Vista Tract 85-2, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners O'Neill, Cannon and Guiles NOES: Commissioners Tugenberg, Carson and Green ABSENT: Commissioner Shipe MSC (Tugenberg/Carson) Guiles voted "no" that based on the findings contained in the staff report the Planning Commission dete~nined the 60-foot lot width was more in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and recommended that the tentative map be revised by reducing the number of lots to seven. Commissioner Guiles said he had voted "no" based on his confidence in the judgment of staff who had recommended approval of the eight lots. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-85-1 - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RICE CANYON SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN - FINANCIAL SCENE, INC. Principal Planner Lee noted that this item is an amendment to the Rice Canyon Sectional Planning Area Plan (SPA) and consists of the following revisions: (1) redesignation of 3+ acres of "commercial/recreation" land to "retail commercial"; (2) a density transfer of 36 units from the north side of "H" Street to the south side; (3) a reduction of required low and moderate housing units from 232 to 153; (4) a revision of the construction phasing schedule; and (5) authorization to construct two-story homes on two corner lots. Planning Commission - 10 - December 19, 1984 The developer has included the 3+ acres of commercial recreation into the proposed plan for the commercial shopping center; (2) the provisions of the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan allow for the transfer of density from one area to another and the transfer to the south side to accommodate a more conventional multi-family development design will not adversely affect the project; (3) even with the reduction in the number of low and moderate income units there will still be an excess over the minimum l0 percent required by the General Plan, plus dispersal of the units throughout the area as rental or sale units is a desirable feature; (4) the revised construction schedule is for clarification purposes and to bring the Planning Commission and Council up to date; (5) the development standards prohibit construction of a two-story building on a corner lot, however, the proposed sloping roof design and architectural treatment would meet the intent of providing an open space atmosphere from the street and met with no objections from staff. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Gary Gramling, Financial Scene, Inc., 1323 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, stated his support of staff's recommendations and indicated his willingness to answer any questions the Commission might have. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Tugenberg/O'Neill) to certify that EIR-79-8 and the addendum have been prepared in accordance with CEQA, the State EIR guidelines and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and that the infomation contained in the EIR was considered in reviewing the project. MSUC (Tugenberg/O'Neill) to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed revisions to the Rice Canyon SPA Plan subject to the condition that the two-story homes on the corner lots shall be subject to site plan and architectural approval by the Director of Planning. 7A. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-85-3 - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RICE CANYON SPA PROVIDING FDR CONSIDERATION OF A 12+ ACRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON LOTS 329 AND 330 OF HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE (BEACON COVE) - FINANCIAL SCENES, INC. Using an overhead projector, Principal Planner Lee discussed the proposed project and its location on the south side of East "H" Street between the extensions of Ridgeback Road and Kernel Place. He said that this was 177-unit, 2-story, multi-family project, two-thirds of which will be two-bedroom and the rest, one-bedroom. A minimum of 34 units, or approximately 20 percent of the units, will be designated for low-income families subject to the approval of an agreement between the developer and the Council. 297 parking spaces are proposed to be located parallel to "H" Street with a total of approximately 15 percent being compact. The applicant has sufficient room to modify the parking arrangements to provide a total of 257 standard spaces and 36 compact spaces which would bring the project into Planning Commission - ll - December 19, 1984 conformance wi th the l0 percent compact allowance. The area under construction contains a substantial amount of open space with a swimming pool in the center of the project. The units face an open area with a substantial amount of landscaping adjacent to the buildings. Staff is recommending that the designated roof material be changed to light-weight concrete to break up the design similarities found in a half-mile stretch of multiple family housing. He added that there would be some increased costs involved but visual differences are important in a project of this size. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Gary Gramling, Financial Scenes, Inc., 1323 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, indicated concurrence with staff recommendations "a", "b", and "c", but combined with the landscaping buffer, the combinations of colors, and the texture of the roofing, he felt a change in the roofing material would be unnecessary. He requested that the overall proposal be referred to the Design Review Committee while he and staff worked on the roof material. In reply to a question, he stated that if the DRC recommends the change in the roof material, he would reluctantly comply. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (O'Neill/Guiles) to recommend Council amend the Rice Canyon SPA (Beacon Cove)) subject to conditions in the staff report. 7B. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-85-4 - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RICE CANYON SPA'PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION DF A 31-ACRE ~OMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER (TERRA NOVA) - PACIFIC SCENE Principal Planner Lee presented slides of a design that included a total of 31 acres wi th the bulk of the Center designed in a "U" shape facing "H" Street and featuring shops, offices, restaurants, banks, a theatre, and nearly 1500 parking spaces arranged schematically. Development approval requested includes nearly 300,000 square feet of floor area encompassing complete architectural, sign, lighting and landscape programs, development standards and a specific site plan including grading. Eight freestanding pads close to "H" Street are intended for future use. Four points of access are designed for the Center, of which three are designed for right turns only. Mr. Lee concluded that the overall architectural quality of the Center, including the sign criteria, is well-conceived and represents one of the most thorough design approaches presented to the City. Specific issues need additional study by the City Engineer, Landscape Architect and the Design Review Committee. These include (1) the need for a minimum setback for all buildings, canopies and parking areas; {2) loss of design cohesiveness resulting from the freestanding pads coupled with lack of building clustering or pedestrian landscaping between the buildings; and {3) removal of the trash areas and "head in" parkings spaces which intrude into the landscaping. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Planning Commission - 12 - December 19, 1984 Commission discussion included concern about the use of trademark logos; the possible need for another lane into "H" Street; the need for buffering the highly visible rear of the shopping center; and the opinion that it would be more appropriate if one of the three flags being displayed by the California state flag rather than the flag of Mexico. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. James Leafy, 11545 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, an architect representing Pacific Scene, stated they are in agreement with staff's general recommendations, however, consideration was requested for {1) exclusion of the masonry wall at the corner of the Housemart nursery yard from the 30-foot setback requirement as the average setback is 50 feet and there is considerable landscaping on both sides; (2) retention of the 15 parking spaces in the open space along "H" Street (which are beyond the 30-foot proposal and whose impact is minimized by the topography and landscaping) since parking spaces will be lost in order to conform with recommendation #7; (3) retention of the sign facing 1-805 at the rear of the Marshall building because Marshalls does not enjoy the same exposure to "H" Street as the other buildings. Mr. Leary also requested (4) deletion of two instead of six spaces between Longs and Safeway with augmentation of landscaping subject to staff approval; (5) that Section VII of the Development Standards covering offstreet parking not reference the City's adopted parking standards, but show the total 1500 par-~i-~g spaces and call out a specific number of cars and their "use" subject to staff approval; (7) that since the total scope of all requirements re the traffic control easements opposite Hidden Vista Drive is unknown at this time, further meetings be held with staff prior to Council presentation. After discussion of the various recommendations presented by staff and comments made by the applicant, the Commission voted as follows: MSUC (Tugenberg/Cannon) to recommend that Council approve the Terra Nova Plaza Shopping Center plan, including the design standards for land use and signing, subject to the following conditions: 1. Except for the masonry wall at the northeast end of the site, the minimum setback for all building and parking areas shall be 30 feet. 2. All trash areas shall be approved by the City's Planning Director with two specific building development plans to insure maximum architectural screening of the area. The trash facilities located adjacent to "H" Street shall be relocated within the site. 3. The roof plan diagram shall be modified to reflect roof tile on all four edges of the freestanding pad buildings. 4. All exterior flooring and decorative hardscaping shall be included with the landscape plan for approval by the City's Landscape Architect. ~. Plannin9 Commission - 13 - December 19, 1984 5. Additional landscaping is suggested for the areas adjacent to 1-805, the north facing knoll located to the rear of Longs and Safeway, and wi thin the CalTrans right-of-way. The applicant shall be required to contact CalTrans and submit a revised plan/program for approval by the City s Landscape Architect. 6. A pedestrian pathway system shall be designated east of the main entry to link and tie together the various freestanding building pads, as approved by the Planning Director. Architectural design and landscape features shall likewise be utilized to integrate these disparate buildings into the overall site development. 7. All signs located at the rear of the center and facing towards 1-805, shall be deleted, except for the Marshall building. 8. The three flags shall be limited to the United States, California, and Terra Nova and shall be limited in size to the general proportions as depicted {4 ft. x 7 ft.). 9. Six parking spaces shown adjacent to the shops located between Longs and Safeway shall be eliminated and replaced with an acceptable combination of landscaping and hardscape, subject to the approval of the City's Landscape Architect. 10. The development standards shall be modified to: (a) Authorize the following land uses by conditional use pemnit only: (1) cocktail lounges and nightclubs (2) theaters {3) child care centers, preschool use and playground areas {4) automobile service stations (5) car washes {6) business and technical schools (b) Section VII {Off-Street Parking) shall reference the City's adopted parking standards. {c) Design and construction of the major entrance opposite Hidden Vista Drive to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer. {d) Design and reconstruction of necessary curb, gutter and sidewalk on East 'H' Street in proximity to Hidden Vista Drive to provide for three thru lanes of traffic in each direction, bike lanes and double left turn lanes on each approach to Hidden Vista Drive and the major shopping center entrance Design and construction shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer Planning Commission - 14 - December 19, 1984 le) Traffic control easement at the major shopping center entrance opposite Hidden Vista Drive shall be dedicated to the City. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: Upcoming issues for the meetings during January include: - 1/09/85 - certification of Final EIR for the Bayfront and EastLake I, the EastLake SPA Plan, the Public Facilities and Financing Plan and the Development Agreement - 1/16/85 - a special meeting for miscellaneous projects with a dinner workshop before - 1/23/85 - The EIR for E1 Rancho del Rey and the Tentative Subdivision Map and PC regs for EastLake COMMISSION COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 p.m. to the Regular Business Meeting of January 9, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers WPC 1618P Ruth M. Smith, Recording Secretary