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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1984/12/05 Tape 254 - Side 1 0-642 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Wednesday, December 5, 1984 Public Services Building ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Green, Commissioners Cannon, Carson, Guiles, O'Neill, Shipe and Tugenberg COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Krempl, Principal Planner Lee, Principal Planner Pass, City Attorney Gill, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust 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 - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit 85-9, Request to Establish a Trolley Station at "E" Street and I-5 (southeast quadrant) County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista Principal Planner Lee stated that in accordance with the letter submitted to the Planning Commission dated November 28, 1984, concerning the on-going study by the County of San Diego of the "E" Street Trolley Station site, the Planning staff is requesting that this item be filed. When the project recommences, it will be rescheduled for a public hearing and appropriate notice given. MSUC (O'Neill/Shipe) to file Conditional Use Permit 85-9. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of an Extension of the Tentative Map for Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3 On December 8, 1981, Council approved Tentative Subdivision Map known as Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3 scheduled to expire on December 8, 1984. The developer is requesting a 3-year extension of the tentative map citing general Planning Commission - 2 - December 5, 1984 economic conditions at the time of approval and change in the ownership of the property as the delay for submittal of the final map. There have been no significant changes which affect the original findings of conditions of approval; therefore, it is appropriate to grant the extension. The Planning Commission, however, has requested a review of department standards for condominiums and the results and recommendations of that study could affect future construction as well as conversion approvals. The Planning Department, therefore, suggests a 1-year extension at this time with the applicant requesting further extension in December of 1985 if a final map has not been recorded. That extension would be considered based on the standards and conditions in effect at that time. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Mark Longley-Cook, Longley-Cook Engineering, Inc., 1007 Fifth Avenue, SD, representing United Enterprises, stated that the Commission has the opportunity to modify the tenative map based on evidence in the EastLake Traffic Study which indicates that East Orange would be a six-lane highway. The tentative map presently indicates four lanes. In the present tentative map configuration, it would be necessary to require condemnation of the building to the north if either the six-lane highway is established or a turn lane for Brandywine. Such provisions can be incorporated at the present time with the least amount of effort. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and staff regarding the intersection of East Orange and State Route 125, the possibility of 1-805 becoming a six-lane freeway at that point, the backlog of tentative maps and their effect, the need to consider at all times the tremendous traffic problem in the City, the extension of the State Map Act, and changes in the State Map Act which affect developers only at the time of filing. Jack Strasser, 584 Rivera St., CV, speaking neither in favor nor against the item being considered, requested Planning Commission's attention be directed to the problem of dirt bikers in the area of Rivera Street. Paul Steiger, 3111 Camino del Rio, SD 92108, representing Housing Opportunities, stated that this property has been funded through the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1 million. They are ready to start construction upon processing the final plan as soon as the rainy season permits. Any change at this point would be untimely and disrupt those of the City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency as well as the applicant. While the applicant concurs with staff recommendations of the 1-year extension, Mr. Steiger affirmed that if East Orange becomes a six-lane road, problems including possible elimination of approximately ten units, walls, and landscaping would result. No one else wishing to speak at this time, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Cannon/O'Neill) to adopt a motion approving a 1-year extension of Star Orange, Chula Vista Tract 82-3; the map to then expire on December 8, 1985. Planning Commission - 3 - December 5, 1984 3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-85-4, Consideration of Tentative Subdivision Map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4, Land Specialists, Inc. Principal Planner Lee stated that the applicant has submitted the tentative subdivision map known as Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4 to develop a one-lot, 48-unit condominium project on 3.75 acres located at the southwest corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Melrose Avenue. The project complies with all requirements and although some additional storage may be provided in the garage, it is not required. Condition 2d has been discussed with the developer and modifications have been made to state that the developer shall dedicate to the City 40 feet of right-of-way from Melrose Avenue from the southeast corner of the property to the centerline of the proposed driveway on Melrose Avenue. In reply to a question by Commissioner Shipe about the adequacy of schooling, Principal Planner Lee stated that the developer has met with the School District to discuss what must be done prior to building permits being released. The School District then supplies the City with documentation that sufficient school facilities are available. In reply to the question about the headlight impact on the residents, Mr. Lee said that had been discussed with the Council and there are two additional access points onto Telegraph Canyon. Therefore, the Melrose access is only one point of access it was not believed there would be heavy traffic use. Director of Planning Krempl stated that staff had considered eliminating any access to Melrose, and had looked at other design alternatives but did not consider it feasible to design a driveway entrance capable of completely eliminating all headlight impact. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Brinkman, 879 Monserate, asked if it would be necessary to make a cul-de-sac on E1 Capitan. He was informed by Senior Civil Engineer Daoust that the condition being proposed is for the end of the street to be finished to plan which will be a curve around the inside existing curve lines. Mrs. Charles Winzel, 197 E. E1 Capitan, submitted a letter from Dana Ecoffey, 207 E. E1 Capitan Drive, objecting to the addition of a cul-de-sac. Stan Landess, 2341 Jefferson St., SD 92110, representing Land Specialists, stated concurrence with staff's recommendation and the conditions of approval and readiness to start work on the project. He mentioned that the cul-de-sac area and the change to Condition 2d had been worked out with the City Engineer. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Guiles/Cannon) to find this project will have no significant environmental impact and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-84-20. MSUC (Guiles/Cannon) that based on the findings contained in Section E of the staff report, to adopt the motion to approve the tenative subdivision map for Telegraph Village, Chula Vista Tract 85-4 subject to the ten conditions listed ~ Planning Commission - 4 - December 5, 1984 in the staff report with Condition 2d modified to read, "The developer shall dedicate to the City 40 feet of right-of-way from Melrose Avenue from the southeast corner of the property to the centerline of the proposed driveway on Melrose Avenue to accommodate a transition meeting the existing improvements as shown on Chula Vista Drawing No. 5896. From said point northerly, the street dedication shall be 30 feet as shown on the tentative map." 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of PCC-82-3 for extension of temporary classrooms at 470 "L" Street - Church of Christ Principal Planner Lee stated that the applicant had been asked to submit a noise study which has been received by the Planning Department. However, because of the change of meeting dates of the Planning Commission during December, the conditional use permit will expire prior to the next Planning Commission meeting and staff has not had time yet to evaluate the noise study. Therefore, staff requests this item be continued to the December 19th meeting and the conditional use permit be extended one week until December 19th. Mr. Lee continued that the applicant has been looking into alternative solutions to problems stated at the previous Planning Commission meeting. A Master Plan revision will come before the Planning Commission early in 1985. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. John Leppert, 8929A Complex Dr., San Diego, representing Church of Christ, stated concurrence with staff's recommendation and agreement to the 1-week extension to the 19th. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Shipe/Carson) to extend the conditional use permit until December 19, 1984, and to continue the consideration for any further extension to that same date. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Krempl stated that..the EIR for EastLake, the SPA plan area and the public facilities financing plan will come before the Commission at the meeting of January 9, 1985. In preparation for that, the Commission will be furnished relevant documents by the December 19th meeting to afford sufficient time for review. The Specific Plan for E1 Rancho del Rey is antici- pated to be before the Commission in February and the EIR in January. Director Krempl added that the regular study sessions will resume in January. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Shipe said he would not be present at the meeting of December 19. Commissioner Tugenberg remarked that everything considered from now on should be considered from the point of circulation. It was suggested that this be a subject for the workshop. Planning Commission - 5 - December 5, 1984 Director of Planning Krempl agreed that the point was well taken in light of future developments to consider the overall traffic analysis done by Westec for EastLake, al so other projects in the con~nunity. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED 7:35 p.m. to the regular business meeting of December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ruth M. Smith, Recording Secretary WPC 1539P