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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1983/04/27 Tape # 233 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, April 27, 1983 Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman R. Johnson, Commissioners Cannon, G. Johnson, O'Neill, Pressutti and Shipe COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Green STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Gray, Principal Planner Lee, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Secretary Ruth Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Johnson and followed by a moment of silent prayer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-83-3 - CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR HUDSON VALLEY ESTATES NO. 2, CHULA VISTA TRACT 83-3 - SUE HUDSON Principal Planner Lee informed the Commission that this is a resuhmittal of a tentative subdivision map which expired in 1981 and comprises the division of a 2-1/2 acre parcel into 9 lots. The site is located on the west side of the extension of Las Flores Drive approximately 1,250 feet north of "D" Street. As a portion of the property lies within the lO0-year flood level of the Sweetwater River flood plain, it is planned to raise those lots a minimum of 1 foot above the flood level by use of fill material. It is also planned to elevate Las Flores Drive to adhere to the stipulations in Negative Declaration IS-79-8. To eliminate resultant drainage problems to the adjoining properties, the developer intends to fill not only the project site hut the abutting areas which are presently subject to inundation. In response to a Question by Commissioner O'Neill, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust replied that conditions added since the 1979 submittal of this tentative map dealt basically with offsite rights-of-way or easements covered by the Subdivision Map Act which requires the City to ensure that any needed offsite rights-of-way for which acquisition through negotiation fails become subject to condemnation procedures. In reply to her ouestion, Commissioner Johnson was informed that the Residential Construction Tax fee did not include the school fee to each district which, based on a sliding scale, amounted to approximately $300 per single family dwelling. Planning Commission - 2 - April 27, 1983 The effect of the Sweetwater Flood Control project on the lO0-year flood elevation in this area and the possibility of flooding of garage conversions in the lower lots was raised by Commissioner G. Johnson. Mr. Lee pointed out that a condition prohibiting any conversion of garages as a habitable area (since they would be subject to inundation) could be added. In reply to Commissioner Cannon's Query about the parcel being subject to the Hillside Ordinance and the City's liability for flooding of the property as a result of the Planning Commission's approval of a project involving sites lying within the lO0-year flood plain, Assistant City Attorney Harron indicated that the City would not be liable and Principal Planner Lee noted that the area was not subject to the hillside district regulations. Commissioner Cannon was also informed that under the present R-1 zoning, the Municipal Code has no provisions for saving the trees on the property. This being the time and the place as advertised, Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Linda Navarro, 9 Second Avenue, expressed concern about the possible lot size in contrast to property sites already located in the area. She was assured that the minimum lot size was 7,000 square feet. The increase in the number of lots resulted from the creation of the pan handle lot provision which allows utilization of the rear areas. Timothy Connor, 4706 East Mountain View Drive, San Diego, identified himself as the attorney for the applicant and declared his willingness to answer any Questions. He stated he had no objections to any of the conditions. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (O'Neill/Cannon) to find that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and readopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-79-58. MSUC (O'Neill/Shipe) that based on the findings contained in Section "E" of the staff report to recommend that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Hudson Valley Estates No. 2, Chula Vista Tract 83-3, subject to the conditions contained in the staff report with the additional condition that garage conversions for use as a habitable area for those lots which are within the lO0-year flood plain (Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7) be prohibited. 2. PUBLIC HEARING PCA-83-1 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY" (CONTINUED) This item was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of March 9, 1983 to allow the City Attorney to prepare a revision to the proposed amendment of the definition of "family" which would prevent or control uses such as fraternities and transient types of activities from locating in single-family residential zones. Plannin~ Commission - 3 - April 27, 1983 The Commission studied the three alternatives presented by the City Attorney's office and discussed 1) the need for a definition of family, boardinghouse and lodging house and 2) the advisability of retaining the Court's language. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. No one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (G. Johnson/O'Neill) to recommend that the City Council enact an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by amending Section 19.04.032 as shown in the staff report. MS (G. Johnson/Pressutti) to recommend that the City Council enact an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by amending Section 19.04.092 as shown in the staff report. The motion failed hy the following vote: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson, Pressutti, Shipe NOES: Commissioners R. Johnson, O'Neill, Cannon ABSENT: Commissioner Green MSC (O'Neill/C~'mnon) to recommend that the City Council enact an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by repealing Section 19.04.092. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Shipe, R. Johnson, O'Neill, Cannon NOES: Commissioners G. Johnson, Pressutti ABSENT: Commissioner Green MSUC (G. Johnson/O'Neill) to recommend that the City Council enact an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by repealing Section 19.04.105, amending Section 19.04.112, revising Section 19.28.040, and repealing Section 19.58.172 as shown in the staff report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Principal Planner Lee - asked if the Commission wished to cancel the meeting of May ll, 1983 as there were no items to be considered. The Commission agreed. - stated that at this time there was only one item scheduled for the meeting of May 25, 1983 and suggested that the meeting be held at 5:00 instead of 7:00. The Commission agreed and stated they were in favor of having meetings containing a short agenda held at the earlier hour of 5:00. - stated there would be a dinner workshop on May 18, 1983 but the agenda was not yet decided. Planning Commission - 4 - April 27, 1983 Planning Director Gray informed the Commission of the approval by the Coastal Commission of the Sweetwater Flood Control project. reported that both EastLake and the Gersten project were moving ahead. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neill asked about the status of the planning Director's appointment. Director Gray said he had discussed this with the Manager but the decision was not imminent at this point and he (Bud Gray) will be here longer than anticipated. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:50 p.m. to the Workshop Meeting of May 18, 1983 in Conference Room 3 at 5:00 p.m., and to the Regular Business Meeting of May 25, 1983, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Ruth M. Smith, Planning Commission Secretary WPC 0336P