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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1983/04/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING CO~qISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, April 13, 1983 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Buildin9 ROLL CALL CO~qISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman R. Johnson, Conmissioners Cannon, Green G. Johnson, O'Neill, Pressutti, and Shipe CO~qISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Gray, Principal Planner Lee, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Housing Coordinator Gustafson, and Secretary Ruth Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chainnan Johnson and followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner O'Neill requested a correction to the minutes of February 23, 1983, page 4, stating that he was the person who had requested an update on the SANDAG A-95 review. MSUC (Shipe/Green) to accept the minutes of February 23 as amended, and the minutes of March 9 and March 23, 1983 as mailed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-79-6 - GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB Principal Planner Lee explained that this request for a second driveway was scheduled for a public hearing because of the concern expressed by adjoining resi- dents regarding traffic and driveway location when the facility was first approved in November 1978. He added that the new driveway is better located with respect to the parking layout and staff recommends approval of the request. 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 (Pressutti/Cannon) to approve the request for a second access driveway for the Girls and Boys Club at 1301 Oleander Avenue. Planning Commission -2- April 13, 1983 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-83-4 - CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION TO RANCHERO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN - EL RANCHO DEL REY Principal Planner Lee reviewed the Ranchero SPA plan and the applicant's request to delete the couplet concept in Unit "B" and use zero lot line single-family dwellings. The change in the development concept does not affect the approved tentative subdivision map and the zero lot line replacement unit fits well on the subdivided lots being developed. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Dick Brown, 50 Pioneer Way, E1Cajon, representing the Gersten Company, said they were in agreement with staff recommendations and offered to answer any questions from the Commission. Commissioner O'Neill asked what advantage this type of construction would have over the couplet. Mr. Brown stated that the couplet was originally designed for lower cost housing and was aimed at the first-time homebuyer who usually has small children. With small children, the common wall becomes a significant negative. Separating the couplets and putting one of the walls on the property line gives the adjacent unit an increased degree of privacy. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (G. Johnson/Cannon) to recommend City Council approve the request, PCM-83-4, to change the structure type for lots lll through 186 from single-family, attached dwellings (couplets) to zero lot line single-family, detached dwellings subject to the conditions in the staff report. 3. REPORT: SELECTION OF BOUNDARIES AND PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA Housing Coordinator Gustafson made a presentation outlining the procedure and delineating the proposed boundaries for the redevelopment area. The Commission was asked to approve the boundaries and to direct staff to prepare a Preliminary Plan for later consideration by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gustafson informed the Commission that on page 8, paragraph 4, of the staff report, the cost of improving the north side of Otay Valley Road as estimated by the City Engineer was shown as $2,567,695. The correct figure should be $4,670,000. Commissioner O'Neill questioned the pursuit of a redevelopment area project within the boundaries of a neighboring political entity. He wasinformed that California State Community Redevelopment Law stipulates that areas adjacent and contiguous with corporate boundaries can be declared part of a redevelopment project area with the concurrence of the jurisdictional body of the affected area. In addition, it was noted that the City would collect the tax revenue even though the property was located within an unincorporated area. MSUC (Pressutti/Shipe) to adopt the resolution selecting the boundaries of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area as depicted by the attachment to the resolution and to direct staff to prepare a Preliminary Plan for the designated redevelopment area for the Commission's consideration. Planning Commission -3- April 13, 1983 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Gray - reported that there had been favorable comments made about the joint tour participated in by the Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board and Design Review Committee. - suggested that the study session originally scheduled for April 20th be can- celled for lack of a specific study project. The Commission agreed. - stated, in response to Commissioner Pressutti's request of March 23, that there was insufficient money in the budget to enroll the Chairman as a member of the American Planning Association and invited the Commission to use the facilities of the Engineering/Planning Library. COMMISSION COMMENTS - MSUC (G. Johnson/Cannon) that the City Council be requested to review the conditions of Industrial Park to see if corrective action can be taken to improve the area. - Commissioner G. Johnson asked about the status of the RV storage area at Robin- hood as it is full of tree branches. She asked if this was for the open space area involving Robinhood or for the entire freeway. Principal Planner Lee said he did not know the cause for the tree branches but that this area was subject to vandalism and most of the RV equipment is being stored in other areas. The Association has been considering selling this property in favor of a more secure RV storage area. - Principal Planner Lee asked if the Commission would like to hold the meeting of April 27 at 5:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. as there was only one item on the agenda. MSUC (Green/O'Neill) that the Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 1983 be held in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. - Commissioner Green extended an invitation for the Commission to conduct the next dinner meeting at the San Diego Country Club. Commissioner Pressutti questioned the ethics of the meal being provided compli- mentarily. Director Gray stated the City would pay for the meal. - Commissioner Pressutti stated that, in his function as Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee of the Advisory Council on Senior Citizens Affairs for Chairman Duncan Hunter, he had been directed to forward a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Kitty Raso. This letter was also to include the following statement regarding the "illegal signs" at La Bella: Planning Commission -4- April 13, 1983 "By voice vote, the chair abstaining, the chair was directed to include in such letter of appreciation a statement expressing the committee's conviction that the signs in question were not objectionable and were actually needed for clear identification; and, if necessary, the chair and/or other members of the committee would appear at a hearing to offer such opinion in person." ADJOURNMENT AT 7:42 p.m. to the Regular Business Meeting of April 27, 1983, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Ruth M. Smith, Secretary Planning Commission