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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1984/08/08 Tape #250 Side 1 - 0-1261 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Wednesday, August 8, 1984 Public Services Building ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman O'Neill, Commissioners Cannon, Green, Guiles, Pressutti and Shipe COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson - with notification STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Krempl, Principal Planner Lee, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Assistant City Attorney Gill, Environmental Coordinator Reid PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman O'Neill and was followed by a moment of silent prayer. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chairman O'Neill made a statement regarding the composition of the Planning Commission, its makeup and responsibilities, and the format of the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Guiles said his name had been left off the list of attendees for the minutes of 6/13/84 and requested its addition. MSC (Guiles/Cannon) - Shipe abstaining because of absence from the June 13 meeting - to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1984, meeting with the addition of Guiles' name to the list of those present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 1. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL EIR-84-6 CHULA VISTA WOODS/GARDNER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Planning Commission -2- August 8, 19134 2. PUBLIC HEARING: a. GPA-84-4 - CONSIDERATION TO REDESIGNATE 10 ACRES OF GREG ROGERS PARK FROM PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4-12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) - STAFFORD GARDNER DEVELOPMENT b. PCZ-84-1 CONSIDERATION TO REZONE 20 ACRES EAST OF GREG ROGERS PARK FROM R-1-H TO R-l-P-6 c. PCS-84-13 CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA WOODS, C. V. TRACT 84-13 d. P-84-14 - CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE PLAN FOR CHULA VISTA WOODS SUBDIVISION WITH 110 MANUFACTURED HOMES Principal Planner Lee requested that both Items 1 and 2 be continued to the meeting of August 22, 1984, as noted in the staff report. MSUC (Shipe/Cannon) to continue Items 1 and 2 to the meeting of August 22, 1984. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL EIR-84-4 - OTAY ELECTRICAL GENERATING PLANT 4, PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-84-2 - REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SMALL ELECTRICAL GENERATING PLANT ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE OTAY LANDFILL PROPERTY - CENTRAL PLANTS, INC. (Cont'd) Principal Planner Lee stated that both items had been continued from the meeting of June 16, 1984, and continued for a maximum of 60 days. The applicant has indicated that they expect to secure a permit from APCD sometime in early September; therefore, a continuance is requested for Items 3 and 4 to the meeting of September 26, 1984. MS (Pressutti/Shipe) to continue Items 3 and 4 to the meeting of September 26, 1984. Commissioner Cannon indicated he would like to speak tO the motion before the voting. Chairman O'Neill was informed that all affected parties had been notified of the requested continuance and opening the public hearing was unnecessary. Commissioner Cannon stated he would not be present at the meeting of September 26, which would leave only three Commissioners familiar with the background of the issue. He asked for a modification of the motion to a continuance to the first week in October. Staff indicated no objection. Commissioners Pressutti and Shipe indicated they had no objection. Plannin~ Commission -3- August 8, 1984 AMENDED MOT TON: MSUC (Pressutti/Shipe) to continue Items 3 and 4 to the meeting of October 10, 1984. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT EIR-84-7 - SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS Commissioner Green stated he had a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Environmental Review Coordinator Reid stated that a public hearing had been held on March 5, 1984, to provide the public an opportunity to make commentsprior to the preparation of the draft EIR. He displayed a slide showing the location of the property and stated that various discretionary acts were involved such as a General Plan Amendment, rezoning, prezoning, annexation, precise plan and a tentative subdivision map. Various written comments were mailed with the packets and additional comments received since then, has been distributed at the beginning of the meeting. The Resource Conservation Commission had recommended certification of the document. He then introduced Tim Cox, RBR & Associates, San Diego, who prepared the EIR. Mr. Cox stated that several topics were found to have potentially significant environmental effects. He then reviewed the impact analysis indicating the findings and the mitigation measures proposed as summarized in the staff report. Environmental Coordinator Reid pointed out areas in need of clarification in the staff report; namely, on page 4, the Drainage section incorrectly referred to "diversion of on-site runoff." The preceding comment "a grading plan which preserves basic existing drainage patterns..." is correct. It is proposed that no increase in runoff be discharged to downstream facilities. The second correction on page §, under the Transporation/Access section, indicates that proper site distance will be reviowed by the Design Review Committee. The final plans for the development will also be reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer to further ensure the provision of adequate site distance. He recommende~ that the public hearing be opened,--pub-lic testimony taken and the hearing for the Final EIR be scheduled for August 22, 1984. In reply to Commissioner Shipe's request for an explanation of how the air quality impacts will be realized during the implementation phase, Mr. Cox explained that San Diego County and the Air Quality Basin must adhere to State and Federal standards for minimum clean air quality. In doing this, the APCD uses the Regional Air Quality Strategy based on population projections from various jurisdictions throughout the County. Areas reviewed include the pollutants emitted on site from objects like gas, water heaters, fireplaces, etc., and off site from power plant generators, li~ts and so forth. He concluded that the amount of pollutants emitted on a regional basis by this project would be insignificant. A Plannin9 Commission -4- August 8, 1984 At his request, the view corridors were explained to Commissioner Shipe through use of an overhead projection. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. AntJlony Ambrose, HCH & Associates, 4877 Viewridge, San Diego, representing the applicant, expressed his availability to answer questions. Richard D. Nielson, 1032 Corte Maria, Chula Vista, stated that his concerns were too lengthy to be limited to a 5-minute presentation. He was given permission to present them to the Planning Department, in writing, by 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 1984. He stated that his main concern was the devaluation of I~is property and those of his neighbors by the proximity of a condominium and the action of speculators, No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSC (Pressutti/Cannon) Green abstained - to schedule consideration of the Final Eir for August 22, 1984. Commissioner Green returned to the dais. ~ 6, PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-82-3, FOR TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS, 470 "L" STREET - CHURCH OF CHRIST (Continued) This being the time and the place as advertised, Chairman O'Neill reopened the public hearing. Commissioner Green stated that even though he was not at the last hearing, he had reviewed the minutes, had voted on the original conditional use permit and felt qualified to vote on this item. Principal Planner Lee stated that this item was continued from July ll, 1984, and that the Commission had been provided with information tracing the history of the Church from its beginning. In reviewing the City and County documents and the comments from the last hearing, staff has concluded that (1) the residents were properly notified of the various I~earings; the 1978 County notice specifically not&'d that the request was for a lO0-student elementary school; (2) the findings and environmental review made in the City's 1982 approval for expansion focused on the main building, the expansion area for the additional classrooms and the play area originally intended for the temporary buildings; (2) the Church requested the relocation of the temporary buildings so this expansion would not create a conflict at the time of construction; (4) extensive landscaping was installed at that time with additional landscaping planned for the parking areas to coincide with the issuance of a building permit for the new building; (5) the applicant has volunteered to reduce the time requested from 14 to 11 months and to expand the noise impact to include Plannin9 Commission -5- August 8, 1984 outside ~ay areas; (6) it is impossible to ascertain the noise impact of 100-175 students on adjacent residences from information presently available; (7) an additional noise study of the play area (which has been in operation since 1978) seems to be the only solution and (8) two additional letters protesting the noise level and the retention of the temporary buildings have been received. Staff recommends granting extension of the use of the temporary classrooms for ll months (July 1985) with four conditions: (1) removal of the temporary buildings by July or sooner; (2) expansion of noise study; (3) evaluation of existing outside activities; and (4) closing south-facing door during class sessions and using only for student access. Peggy Hupp, 450 Westby Street, Chula Vista, stated that (1) the playground schedule leaves 1 hour per day when children are not utilizing the play area; (2) the Church has had 3 years to complete the additional classrooms and remove the temporary buildings; (3) student enrollment should be taken into consideration regarding its impact on the neighborhood; and (4) requested denial of the request for extension. John Leppert, Leppert Engineering, P. O. Box 24022, San Diego, 92t24, representing the applicant, reiterated the Church's desire for harmony with the neighborhood; ))as no objection to staff recommendations; the true request is extension of use of temporary classrooms, not playground operation; noise attributed to increase in enrollment contradicted by fact that enrollment increase was in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades who utilize the play area at the public Junior High School; and although the use of the facilities was approved in 1981, they were not used that year and therefore have been in operation only 2 years. The Commission discussed the need for further repair to the east si de of the fence; the need for further communication between Church and neighboring residents; air conditioning in temporary classrooms would help contain the noise by allowing closure of windows and doors; stringent standards set for public schools but only guidelines available for private schools; the legality of amending an existing vested permit; location of play area; whether noise study will be monitored by the City; and enforceability of any proposed noise mitigation measures. Commissioner ~ressutti and Assistant City Attorney' Gill reminded the Commission that the issue under consideration was the temporary classroom use extension, not the playground noise nor the right of the school to be in operation. t, ir. Leppert suggested that if the noise study had to be accomplished prior to issuance of a building permit, a control measure would be established. He reminded the Commission that they were trying to find legal ways to enforce what the applicant had volunteered to do. Planning Commission -6- August 8, 1984 Assistant City Attorney Gill suggested that the ll-month extension time be granted incrementally with a stipulation that the noise study must be completed and proposed mitigating measures submitted to the Planning Department before the next increment of time be granted. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing closed. Principal Planner Lee supported the Attorney's suggestion and stated the Environmental Review Division would monitor testing and review data for the noise study. He requested that the study and the proposed mitigating measures be submitted to the Department 3 weeks prior to the hearing date. Commissioner O'Neill said he would approve a request for a 4-month extension to December 12, and that Condition 1 of the staff recommendations should be removed. Commissioner Cannon stated he would have no objections to the extension based on his review of the material sent on the original hearing, showing virtually no opposition to the location of the school with either 100 or 17§ students, and that a petition approving the relocation of the temporary classrooms to their present site was in existence. MSUC (Cannon/Guiles) to approve a request to extend conditional use permit, PCC-82-3, for temporary classrooms to December 12, 1984, subject to the following conditions: 1. The noise study required per IS-82-3 shall be expanded to evaluate the playground activity to determine the amount of noise g.enera, ted by the children and recommendation for remedies to reduce norse impacts. on adjacent residents, if so warranted in the opinion of the City Planning Department, be submitted to the Planning Department 3 weeks prior to the meeting. 2. School schedules shall be evaluated and presented to the City Planning Director to determine if certain outdoor activities can be accommodated indoors. 3. The south-facing door of the temporary building shall remain closed during cl.ass sessions. Commissioner Green said he would vote in support even though he sympathized with the adjacent residents, and would expect the applicant to take a hard look at the problem and try to reach some final concensus with the neighbors to solve the problems or he would not vote for any further extensions. Commissioner Cannon agreed with him and added that it can be conclusively stated that there is a problem. Planning Commission -7- August 8, 1984 Commissioner Shipe said he had intended to vote against the issue as it was originally presented but would now vote in favor. Commissioner Guiles requested staff to work diligently and closely with the applicant and residents in completing the noise study, which appears to be a focal issue, and the proposed mitigating measures. Commissioner Pressutti stated that if there is a nuisance, somebody other than the Planning Commission must be involved in nuisance abatement and can take legal action with injunctions against the noise. He would vote for the extension. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-82-11 - CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL FOR ON-PREMIS SIGN - VISTA HILL HOSPITAL Principal planner Lee stated that in 1981, the design for Vista Hill Hospital was approved by the Design Review Committee with a sign featuring cut-out letters attached to the building and also included a monument sign which was never installed. The applicant had a double-faced interior-illuminated sign constructed anticipating Council's approval to erect it on Telegraph Canyon Road, the same as Community Hospital. Council, however, did not approve the installation of the sign. Tile applicant had the main body of tile sign adapted to a wall sign and attached it to the building. A formal request for approval was then requested from the DRC. This request was denied on the basis that tile sign was not in keeping with the existing signs and should have been designed with cut-out letters. The Planning Department staff is of the opinion that the proposed sign, although different, appears to be scale' with the facility, provided facility identification, and is adequately separated from the existing signs and recommends approval. Commissioner Cannon asked if the sign was erected without a permit and in abrogation of the sign ordinance. He was answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Guiles remarked that there was a sign in the parking lot about the size of the sign under discussion. This being the time and the place as advertised,__the, public hearing was opened. Corey Leffler, Vice President of Marketing and Planning, Vista Hill Foundation, 3420 Camino del Rio, N., San Diego, expressed surprise to hear of tile sign in tile parking lot and said it would be removed. Commissioner Cannon said he found nothing objectionable in the sign requested. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Shipe/Pressutti) to approve the precise plan modification subject to the conditions in the staff report. Planning Commission -8- August 8, 19~ DIRECTOR' S REPORT: - Director of Planning Krempl stated the intent to cancel the August 15 Study Session and have a Study Session with dinner in September. - Council has interviewed and appointed two ne~ Commissioners to replace Commissioners Pressutti and Johnson. The new Commissioners will be sworn in at the Council meeting of August 14 and will attend their first Planning Commission meeting on August 22, 1984. He continued that Joanne Carson will fill Johnson's tenure which ends on June 30, 1985; and Robert Tugenberg will replace Commissioner Pressutti, with a term expiring on June 30, 1988. COMMISSION COMMENTS: - Commissioner O'Neill expressed his appreciation of Commissioner Pressutti's wisdom and years of service on the Commission. This was echoed by the otJler Commissioners. ADJOURNED AT 8:45 p.m. to the Regular Business Meeting of August 22, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ruth M, Smith, Recording Secretary WPC 1222P