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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1981/08/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA August 12, 1981 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, Green, Stevenson, Williams and R. Johnson Commissioners absent: G. Johnson and O'Neill Staff present: Director of Planning Peterson, Principal Planner Lee, Assistant City Attorney Harron and Secretary Stiles. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Pressutti, and was followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL ©F MINUTES MSC (Stevenson/Green) The minutes of the meeting of July 22, 1981 be approved as mailed. Commissioner R. Johnson abstained. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Pressutti called for oral communications. Jerry Valk, 291 Camino Vista Real, commented that the Sweetwater School Board had passed a resolution advising the city that there was overcrowding in the schools, and they did not have the money or the sites to build new schools. He stated that if the Commission did not have a copy of the resolution he would like them to get a copy and read it and then comment on the contents. He mentioned that 2500 units have been approved in the past year with no new schools being built in the area, and he was concerned with the overcrowding of students. Director of Planning Peterson commented that this was a matter that should be discussed at the next study session on August 19th. He invited Mr. Valk to attend this meeting to discuss his views. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit application PCC-82~1 to locate residential use in C-O zone at the southeast quadrant of Third Avenue and "H" St. ~--Anush Badii Principal Planner Lee presented slides of the project site mentioning Planning Commissi Meeting page 2 8/12/81 the adjacent property land uses, comprised of single family dwellings apartments and a savings and loan building. He stated the project area consists of 29,000 sq. ft. which will contain office space and 5 residential condominium units, and fronts on both Third Avenue and "H" Street in an "L" shape configuration. The architecture steps back from Third Avenue and offers opportunities for landscaping along that area. Parking will be located entirely underground with access from both Third Avenue and "H" Street and consists of 108 spaces which complies with zoning regulations. He pointed out that the third floor of the structure contains only the residential use, the balance of the units on the second and first floor will be commercial office. He also noted that only one and part of another residential unit are in the area zoned C-O-P under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. The project has been approved by the Town Centre Area Co~umittee but has not received approval from the Design Review Committee. Staff is recommending the Planning Commission adopt the Negative Declaration together with the mitigation measures and approve the conditional use permit authorizing the residential land use in conjunction with the office structure. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Jeanne Campbell, owner of the property, expressed disappointment at the absence of Mr. Badii stating that he may appear later and asked the Commission to delay their decision on this project until his arrival. Commissioner Stevenson stated that since the project had already been approved by the Town Centre Project Area Committee and there seemed there was no controversy involved, that there did not seem any reason to delay the Commissions's decision as the Commission may be in favor of the project. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Williams commended the architect on the design of the project, and asked Mr. Lee about the signing program for the project. Mr. Lee replied the project is required to follow the guidelines for the P zone which would consist of a 25 ft. setback to the eas~ and south in the C-O-P zoned area and a 15 ft. setback for the C-O zoned area abuting the R-1 area to the south. Member Williams questioned if the mitigating measures in the Negative Declaration were set forth in the staff report as conditions. Mr. Lee stated that they would be incorporated as conditions and are picked up when an application for a building permit is submitted. Planning Commissi Meeting 8/12/81 page 3 MSUC (R. Johnson/Stevenson) The Commission finds that this project will have no significant environmental impact and adopts the Negative Declaration on IS-81-45. MSUC (R. Johnson/Stevenson) Based on the findings contained in the report, the Commission approves PCC-82-1 for residential uses on the subject property in the understanding that the conditions of approval recommended in the Negative Declaration would be adhered to. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Request to revise General Development Plan for Point Robinhood at 1675 Brandywine Ave. John Casey Mr. Lee stated that the General Plan and P-C zoning were adopted approximately 10 years ago and covered approximately 19 acres located on the east side of Brandywine Ave., which included both sides of Sequoia. That development plan was for approximately 900 dwelling units with a 3 acre designation for commercial development. The applicant later reduced the units to 291 clustered units and reduced the commercial acreage to 1.7 acres. He commented on the lack of commercial activity in the area largely due to the amount of industrial zoning in the area, the reduction of residential units and the presence of larger commercial centers just west of 1-805. The applicant has requested to amend the General Development Plan to allow for residential construction on the south half of the commercial area. He proposes to construct 14 two bedroom townhouses in two buildings, which would back up to the commercial area and the open space area. He described the proposed parking, access to the project, adjacent storage area to the south and stated that the project which makes use of shake roof design with a combination of wood shake and stucco exterior, has been approved by the Design Review Committee last month. He advised that notices had been sent to the abuting properties when the design was considered and there had been no opposition. Mr. Lee stated staff has recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration including the mitigating measures together with approval of the revision to the General Development Plan per Exhibit A. This being the time and place advertised, the public hearing was opened. John Casey, 4048 Butternut Hollow, project manager for Robinhood Homes, concurred with the Planning Department report and asked the Commission to accept the project as presented. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commis s i, Meeting 8/12/81 page 4 MSUC (Williams/R. Johnson) The Commission finds that this project will have no significant environmental impact and adopts the Negative Declaration on IS-81-48. Chairman Pressutti asked, as a point of order, if the mitigation measures needed to be adopted as part of the motion. Tom Harron, Assistant City Attorney, replied that he thought that it was implied in adopting the Negative Declaration conditions. He has requested that they be listed as part of the conditions enumerated in the staff report in the future. MSUC (Williams/R. Johnson) Based on the facts in the report, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve the revision (PCC-82-1) to the General Development Plan for the Brandywine Planning Community. 3. Consideration of revised amendments to the adult recreation regulations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Mr. Peterson, Director of Planning informed the Commission that in June 1981, they had adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the adult recreation ordinance by deleting the requirement for a conditional use permit, in response to a recent court decision. The recommendation was accepted by the Council last month and at that meeting the City Attorney further recommended that drug paraphernalia shops also be included within the definition of adult recreation uses and also that such uses be screened from public view. The Council then referred the matter back to the Planning Commission. He stated that staff concurs with the City Attorney and has recommended that they adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the adult recreation regulations. Commissioner Stevenson commented he had heard a discussion on TV, on this particular court action where some cities were not going to change their conditional use permit regulations. He asked staff to come back to the Commission with a summary of this court action as he was not sure what exactly was meant by the action. Commissioner Williams asked for comments from Mr. Harron, Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Harron said the case originated from legal action against the City of Imperial Beach and commented that it was a land use question rather than an obsenity question and that Chula Vista's regulation is virtually identical to that of Imperial Beach. He was therefore, certain that our regulation would not withstand a court test and the City could be forced to pay substantial fees if we lose. Planning Commiss i, Meeting 8/12/81 page 5 Commissioner Williams asked for clarification on the number of possible locations within the city. Mr. Peterson stated that it had been presented in graphic form at a previous meeting, but that basically they would be limited to the Broadway area and under this regulation there were 5 to 7 locations depending on their spacing. He stated that he thought this regulation was about as far as we could go in restricting this type of operation. MSC (Stevenson/Green) Based on the facts presented in the staff report, the Commission adopts a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the adult recreation regulations as shown in the report. The vote was as follows, to-wit: AYES: Commissioners Stevenson, Green, Pressutti & R. Johnson NOES: Commissioner Williams ABSENT: Commissioners G. Johnson & O'Neill 4. Election of Officers MSUC (Stevenson/Williams) It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that Chairman Pressutti continue as Chairman and R. Johnson continue as Vice Chairman. DIRECTORS REP©RT Mr. Peterson advised that the next Planning Commission meeting in September will be on the 9th, which is California Admission Day which is a holiday and by Charter the Commission cannot meet on a holiday, therefore he suggests that they cancel the meeting of September 9th and reschedule the first business session for September 16th and the second one for September 30th with the middle meeting being September 23rd reserved for a study session. The Commission concurred with staff on the rescheduling of the meetings. Mr. Peterson also advised that there is a memo in the Commissioner's packets from the Secretary of the Boards and Commissions indicating that October 15th is the day of the annual Boards and Commissions banquet, held at the Country Club. COMMISSION CO~{MENTS In reply to a question regarding the League of California Cities conference in San Francisco, Mr. Peterson advised ~t the September 19th study session he would bring information on the program for the conference. Planning Commis si Meeting 8/12/81 page 6 He stated the dates are from Saturday noon to the following Tuesday at noon. Commissioner Williams asked for a tour of the Watts development. Mr. Peterson thought that this could be done at next Wednesday's study session. Mr. Stevenson suggested that they also tour the East J Street project, since it is nearby. ADJ©URNMENT Chairman Pressutti adjourned the meeting at 7:45 to the meeting of August 26, 1981. Kim Anderson-Stiles Secretary