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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1979/06/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 13, 1979 A regular business meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Pressutti, G. Johnson, R. Johnson, O'Neill, Williams and Stevenson. Absent (with previous notification): Commissioner Smith. Also present: Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, and Secretary Anderson. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Pro tem Pressutti, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (O'Neitl/R. Johnson) The minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1979 be approved as mailed. Commissioner Stevenson abstained from voting due to his absence on May 23rd. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Pro tem Pressutti asked for oral communications and none were presented. 1. Consideration of request for deferral of public improvements at 174 Las Flores Drive - Dr. James W. Brown Chairman Pro tem Pressutti stated that a letter had been received from the applicant requesting the deletion of this item from the calendar as they have an understanding that it may be resolved with a certificate of improvement on the parcel map. He then asked Mr. Lippitt for clarification of this terminology. Mr. Lippitt replied that the applicant had requested a deferral of public improve- ments. However, staff talked to the applicant and suggested a certificate on the parcel map as an alternative. The certificate would require the improvements to be constructed prior to issuance of a building permit. After the alternative was explained to the applicant he decided to use a certificate rather than a deferral. Mr. Lippitt explained that the deferral was originally needed because of the uncertainty of construction in that area but now the Council has agreed to proceed with a 1911 Act construction project in that area so the deferral is no longer needed. MSUC (R. Johnson/Williams) It was moved and seconded and carried unanimously that this item be filed. -3- June 13, 1979 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 79-19 for conversion of Bonnie Brae apartments to condominiums at 4221 Bonita Road Director of Planning Peterson advised the Commission that the Bonnie Brae apartments are an existing complex located on the south side of Bonita Road, backing up to the golf course. He explained that the applicant proposes to convert them to condominiums. He pointed out that the project has the typical problem with apartment conversions relating to compliance with the storage requirements. He explained that 8 of the units have storage immediately adjacent to them and 2 of the units have a portion of the storage adjacent to them and the balance provided in the carport area. Ten units, which do not have storage immediately adjacent, do have storage within an existing building in the carport area. Two of these 10 units would have storage located under the stairways. He advised that while the development complies with the storage requirements of the existing ordinance for condominiums, the City Council has asked the Planning Commission to consider more detailed storage requirements that will be before the Planning Commission on June 27. The new ordinance would require that part of the storage be located adjacent to the unit. He then reminded the Commission that on a previous project the staff recommended that 80 cubic feet of the storage be located immediately adjacent to each unit, and as he stated before, 10 of these units do not have storage immediately adjacent to them. Mr. Peterson affirmed the staff's position saying that a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage should be adjacent to each unit. He reported that the adjacent balcony areas of the units could accommodate at least 80 cubic feet of storage. He noted the other staff conditions which are being recommended for approval of the project. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Alan Nevin, agent for the applicant, explained that the storage areas next to the units would be divided in half so that each unit would have more than 80 cubic feet for storage. He went on to explain that only 2 of the units did not have storage adjacent to them and storage would be accommodated only a few feet away under the adjacent stairway. In addition there is storage available in a building attached to the carports as well as over-the-hood storage in the carports. In answer to a question by Mr. Pressutti he stated that the only objection to providing part of the balconies for storage areas, was aesthetics. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Pressutti asked staff for some guidance regarding the storage area. Mr. Peterson stated that Mr. Nevins explanation for the storage areas was different than staff had understood at the time the application was filed, and at this time he appears to be in compliance with the existing ordinance and the contemplated revision to this ordinance. Therefore, the staff recommends approval of the proposal. -2- June 13, 1979 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-79-19, request to operate truck repair and maintenance facility, including the sale of parts and accessories, at 3650 Main Street in the I-L zone. South BaS Materials, Inc. (GarS J. Spradling) Current Planning Supervisor Lee stated that repair facility is allowed in this zone subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. He advised the Commissioners that the primary consideration by the members of the Commission is to make sure that the facility is compatible with adjacent land uses. He advised that the applicant is proposing to locate the business within an existing industrial building and will occupy approximately 5,000 sq. ft. or 1/3 of the building area. He also noted that the adjoining land uses are similar in nature, and access to Main Street via a 36 ft. wide driveway is very good. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Gary Spradling, agent for the applicant, stated that he concurred with the staff report and had nothing to add. Mr. Pressutti questioned the condition of the 7 parking spaces since he understood that there were already 7 spaces existing. Mr. Spradling replied that there had been some confusion regarding the property line, however, there is now the possibility of acquiring additional property to the south to allow appropriate ingress and egress together with parking along the entire south side of the property. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (G.Johnson/O'Neill) Adopt the Negative Declaration on IS-79-62 and find that this project will have no significant environmental impact. MSUC (G.Johhson/O'Neill) Based on the findings contained in Section D of the staff report, the Commission approves the request for a truck repair and maintenance facility at 3650 Main Street, subject to the condition that a total of seven off- street parking spaces be provided or assigned for the proposed use prior to the issuance of a business license. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 79-12, Hudson Valley Estates Unit 2 Chairman Pro tem Pressutti stated that a letter regarding this item had been received requesting a continuance of four (4) weeks. Chairman Pro tem Pressutti opened the public hearing for anyone who might wish to comment on this item. No one wished to speak at this time. MSUC (Stevenson/G. Johnson) The application for Tentative Subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 79-12, Hudson Valley Estates Unit 2, be continued for 4 weeks until the meeting of July 11, 1979. -4- June 13, 1979 MSUC (R. Johnson/Stevenson) Based on the findings contained in Section D of the staff report, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Bonnie Brae, Chula Vista Tract 79-19, subject to the conditions enumerated by staff, with an understanding that the applicant and the Director of Planning have reached agreement regarding the location of the storage areas. AYES: Commissioners R. Johnson, Stevenson, G. Johnson, Williams, Pressutti NOES: Commissioner O'Neill ABSENT: Commissioner Smith ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Pressutti asked for oral communications and none were presented. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Peterson advised that staff had wished to present to the Commission at the June 20 study session, the applicant's preliminary plan for 408 acre portion of E1 Rancho del Rey at the intersection of "H" Street and 1-805. Staff would not expect any action from the Commission at that time, but would like to acquaint the Commission with the various aspects of the plan as it may take several sessions to become familiar with it. He mentioned that the plan is not yet far enough along to be presented to the Commission on June 20 and suggested that the Commission cancel the next study session. COMMISSION COMMENTS R. Johnson stated that he would not be able to attend the next two business meetings as he will be out of town. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pro tem Pressutti adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. ~ 'An'derson, Secretary