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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1980/09/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA September 10, 1980 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. in the City Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. Commissioners present: Pressutti, R. Johnson, G. Johnson, O'Neill, Smith, Stevenson and Williams Commissioners absent: None Staff present: Principal Planner Lee, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Assistant City Attorney Harron and Secretary Mapes The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Pressutti, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) The minutes of the meeting of August 27, 1980 be approved as written. Commissioner R. Johnson abstained from voting due to his absence from that meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Johnson, 424 Stoneridge Court, extended a verbal and written invitation to each Commissioner to attend the 19th annual open house and buffet of the South Bay Pioneers to be held on Sunday, October 5th at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Johnson briefly commented on recent improvements at the facility, including the installation of solar heating, and on the contribution to society this organization renders in this community. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: a. Specific Plan for area added to South College Sectional Plannin~ Area b. Revision to Chula Vista Tract 80-20, Charter Point, addin~ 1.5 acres Principal Planner Lee advised that a development plan and tentative map for a 260 unit subdivision in the South College Area was approved about four months ago. During review of that project it was noted that there was 1.5 acres of surplus property owned by Southwestern College adjacent to this project. The developer has since purchased that property. It has been rezoned from R-1 to P-C with a maximum density of 10 units to the acre, which would allow 15 units on the site. The applicant is proposing to incorporate the 1.5 acres into the -2- September 10, 1980 Charter Point subdivision and develop 14 additional lots thereon. The original subdivision was planned to permit access to the surplus property site, if desired. In incorporating this site into the subdivision the applicant proposes to use the same architecture and floor plans for the units, which features split level construction and includes a garage for each unit. Mr. Lee noted that the original resolution approving the tentative map included a condition requiring the applicant to devote 10% of the units to low and moderate income housing. Since that time the staff position has changed, as evidenced by a lengthy memo sent to the City Manager and considered by the City Council, outlining various options for providing low and moderate income housing. One of the options would reduce the requirement from 10% to 3%. The City Council has not adopted a policy at this time and have asked for additional study and a tour of Orange County where inclusionary housing is used. It is felt at this time that 3% is a more realistic figure to require of each development. Commissioner Smith pointed out the staff report indicated 3%, or a total of 6 units. With the total units involved, 3% would equal 8 units. Mr. Lee concurred the figure should be changed to 8 units. Commissioner Smith expressed the opinion the Commission does not have an obligation to vote on levying a tax on the developer nor to decide who gets to live in the units, and that would be the result of the Commission specifying that a certain number of units shall be reserved for low and moderate income families. 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 (O'Neill-G. Johnson) The Commission recertifies EIR-80-4 and adopts Candidate CEQA findings in accordance with Resolution EIR-80-4-A. MS (O'Neill-G. Johnson) The Commission recommends that the City Council approve a revision to the South College Sectional Planning Area plan, as approved by Planning Commission Resolution PCM-80-17 and City Council Resolution No. 10094, to include the additional 1.5 acre site, and approve the revised tentative map for Charter Point, Chula Vista Tract 80-20, increasing the subdivision from 260 units to 276 units, based on the findings and subject to the conditions set forth in Resolution PCS-80-20, with modifications as recommended in the staff report corrected to indicate "8 units for rent or sale at rates affordable .... " MS (Smith-R. Johnson) The motion be amended to delete all reference to affordable housing wherever it may appear. Chairman Pressutti pointed out that the Commission, in making the finding of conformity to the Housing Element of the General Plan, does have the responsibility of addressing the issue of providing affordable housing. -3- September 10, 1980 The amendment to the motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Smith and R. Johnson NOES: Commissioners Williams, Pressutti, G. Johnson, O'Neill and Stevenson ABSENT: None The original motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-81-3, request to locate psychiatric hospital at 730 Dora Lane - Vista Hill Hospital Principal Planner Lee reported that the applicant has asked for a continuance of this public hearing to October 22 to allow them additional time to complete the necessary environmental review. Chairman Pressutti declared the public hearing open. MSUC (R. Johnson-Stevenson) The public hearing to consider conditional use permit PCC-81-3 be continued to October 22, 1980. 3. PUBLIC HEARING (cont.): Conditional use permit PCC-80-21, request for §xpansion of existing mini-shop at 196 Broadwas - Atlantic Richfield Company Principal Planner Lee noted that this hearing was continued from a previous meeting to this date. The applicant has just recently met with the staff and submitted a revised site plan, which should be reviewed before a report and recommendation is prepared by the staff. It is recommended that the hearing be continued to the next meeting, September 24. Chairman Pressutti reopened the public hearing. MSUC (G. Johnson-Stevenson) The public hearing to consider conditional use permit PCC-80-21 be continued to September 24, 1980. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of revocation of conditional use permit C-67-22 for operation of car wash facility at 215 Woodlawn Principal Planner Lee reviewed the history of this conditional use permit which was issued in 1967. In 1976 the Planning Commission approved a permit to upgrade and expand the facility; the expansion was not accomplished and the permit has expired. Notification was given to the owner that certain repairs were necessary to restore the structure to its original condition, since the roof had been removed after being damaged. Dennis Gray, the owner, contacted the staff from time to time, asking for delays with the hope that he could redevelop the entire site; this continued for about two years. In January of this year Mr. Gray sold the property to Mr. & Mrs. Ledsam. They are trying to secure a loan to repair and expand the operation. It is recommended that the new owners be given 2½ months to restore the building to its original condition or to apply for and receive authorization to expand the facility with construction based on an approved time schedule. The recommendation indicates that failure to comply with the repairs or expansion would constitute revocation of the project and require that the site be cleared within 60 days. -4- September 10, 1980 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Don Ledsam, 1640 Maple Drive, #63, Chula Vista, reported that he purchased the property on January 15th, and up to this time his attempts to secure a loan to complete the desired expansion of the facility to five bays has not met with success. He recently contacted the new People's Bank and they looked with favor on his request and sent an appraiser, who appraised the property today. It was then indicated the bank would grant a loan if the Planning Commission approves the extension of time to November 26, 1980. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Stevenson-R. Johnson) The Planning Commission specifies that by November 26, 1980, the building at the car wash facility at 215 Woodlawn shall be restored to its original condition or modified as approved by the Director of Planning, or the applicant shall have applied for and received authorization to expand the facility with construction to occur based on an approved schedule, and that failure to comply with one or the other of these conditions will automatically constitute the revocation of conditional use permit C-67-22 and require that the site be cleared of all structures within 60 days after said revocation. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Principal Planner Lee reported that the staff has no urgent items to discuss at the study session scheduled for next Wednesday, September 17th, and if it is the Commission's desire that meeting could be cancelled. With the concurrence of the Commission members, Chairman Pressutti announced that the study session scheduled for September 17th is cancelled. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neill commented on an article in a recent issue of the "Evening Tribune" concerning demonstration projects recently begun by H.U.D. to try to cut the cost of housing. The project nearest to this area will be conducted at Hayward, California. Mr. O'Neill asked if it would be possible for the Commission to obtain information on such a project during its progress, rather than waiting for its completion and issuance of a final report. Mr. Lee advised the staff will find out what information is available. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pressutti adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. to the meeting of September 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted,