HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1979/10/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS HEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 24, 1979
A regular 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: Smith, Pressutti, G. Johnson, R. Johnson, Stevenson and Williams.
Absent (with previous notification): Commissioner O'Neill. Also present:
Supervisor of Current Planning Lee, City Engineer Lippitt, Assistant City
Attorney Harron and Secretary Hapes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSUC (R. Johnson-Stevenson) The minutes of the meeting of October I0, 1979
be approved as written, copies having been mailed to the Commission.
ORAL COM~IUNICATIONS
Chairman Smith called for oral communications and none were presented.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract
79-12, Hudson Valley Estates Unit 2
Current Planning Supervisor Lee noted the location of the 2½ acre parcel on the
east side of Second Avenue, approximately 1250 feet north of Second Avenue.
Development of the site will necessitate the extension of Las Flores Drive in
order to have access. The property is about 400 feet north of Hudson Valley
Estates Unit 1, which has an approved tentative map but has not reached the
development stage. The change in elevation between Second Avenue and the lowest
portion of this site is about 70 feet, with approximately 40% of the site
subject to inundation during a 100 year flood. The elevation within that area
must be raised so it will not be subject to flooding.
The applicant and project engineer have contacted adjacent property owners in
an attempt to reach an agreement for grading the entire area and for the formation
of a 1911 Act District for the installation of public improvements. It is their
feeling such an agreement will be reached.
Hudson Valley Estates Unit I and 2 are both required to make a connection with
the Metropolitan Sewer line, which will require offsite extension to reach the
nearest line. It is felt such a connection is a year to a year and a half
away as there are still some problems in that regard due to necessary right of
way acquisition.
Mr. Lee displayed the map showing the division of the property into 9 lots, with
two fronting on Second Avenue, four on the extension of Las Flores Drive, and
three developed as panhandle lots with a 21 foot easement from Las Flores.
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The staff report lists conditions and findings for the approval of the tentative
map.
In response to a question from Commissioner Stevenson, Mr. Lee affirmed that the
undergrounding of on-site utilities is an ordinance requirement for all new
development.
Commissioner G. Johnson suggested the need to prohibit the conversion of garages
in this development.
Mr. Lee pointed out such conversion is prohibited by ordinance for the panhandle
lots and the site elevation will be raised to preclude the possibility of flooding
in garage areas.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. As
no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MSUC (Stevenson-G. Johnson) The Commission adopts the Negative Declaration on
IS-79-58 and finds that this project will have no significant environmental impact.
MSUC (Stevenson-G. Johnson) Based on the findings in the staff report, the
Commission recommends approval of the tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 79-12, Hudson Valley Estates No. 2, subject to the conditions enumerated
in the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 80-4 Twin Oaks Condominiums, 203 Twin Oaks Avenue
Current Planning Supervisor Lee reported that this map would permit the conversion
of 10 existing apartment units and the construction of 14 new units on a parcel
at the northeast corner of Twin Oaks Avenue and "E" Street to comprise a 24 unit
condominium. The plans for the 14 additional units in two 3-story structures
have been approved by the Design Review Committee. The plans comply with all
condominium standards with regard to open space, parking and storage. In the
new structures the ground floor will be devoted to parking and utility areas,
with living units located on the second and third floors. Storage for the existing
units will be built into the private patio areas and the new units will have the
required storage located in the private balcony area of each unit.
Findings for approval of the tentative map are stated in the staff report.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Charlotte McBride, resident on Twin Oaks Avenue, indicated she had no objection
to this development, but came to the hearing out of interest to see the architecture
of the three story structures.
Mr. Lee advised he did not have plans to display on the projector, but had a set
of plans as approved by the Design Review Committee, which the Commission and
Miss mcBride could inspect. The drawings were displayed and viewed by the
Commission.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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MSUC (R. Johnson-Stevenson) The Commission adopts the Negative Declaration on
IS-79-7 and finds that this project will have no significant environmental impact.
MSUC (R. Johnson-Stevenson) Based on the findings as stated in the staff report,
the Commission recommends the approval of the tentative subdivision map for
Chula Vista Tract 80-4, Twin Oaks Condominiums, subject to the condition that
a construction permit be obtained for the wheelchair ramp and driveway on "E"
Street prior to approval of the final map.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Current Planning Supervisor Lee noted that the Commission has expressed an
interest in cancelling the regular business meeting of December 26. Minute
action by the Commission is required in order to cancel a meeting.
MSUC (G. Johnson-Stevenson) The Planning Commission meeting regularly scheduled
for December 26, 1979 shall be cancelled.
Mr. Lee also advised that the third Wednesday in November, which would normally
be a study session dinner meeting, falls on the night before Thanksgiving. He
asked for direction from the Commission as to whether they wished to hold that
meeting. He indicated such a study session would probably be devoted to a
discussion of CEQA requirements and procedures. The Commission concurred they
would prefer not to hold a study session the night before Thanksgiving, and to
devote time for discussion at the next business session that does not have a
lengthy agenda.
Mr. Lee announced that the annual banquet for Boards and Commission members will
be held on Thursday, November 8th. Each Commissioner is entitled to two compli-
mentary tickets to that function and if any Commissioner does not receive the
tickets a call should be made to the office of the City Clerk.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
No Commissioner had any comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Mapes
Secretary