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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1982/06/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 23, 1982 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 Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. Commissioners Present: Pressutti, Williams, Green, G. Johnson, O'Neill and Stevenson Commissioner Absent: R. Johnson (with previous notification) Staff Present: Principal Planner Lee, Associate Planner Liuag, Senior Civil Engineer Daoust, Assistant City Attorney Harron, and Secretary Mapes. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Pressutti, and was followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner O'Neill requested on page 3 of the minutes of May 26, following his comment concerning the need to provide housing for seniors and the policy of in-filling vacant land, the following statement which he made be inserted: "He added that many neighbors have presented cogent and valid reasons for denial," ~f the request by Sue Hudson). That statement supported his vote for denial of the project. MSUC (Stevenson-Williams) The minutes of the meeting of May 19 be approved as mailed and the minutes of the meeting of May 26 be approved with the correction requested by Commissioner O'Neill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Pressutti called for oral communications and none were presented. 1. Consideration of request for extension of subdivision map for Quintard, Chula Vista Tract 80-18 - William Ansley Principal Planner Lee advised that the tentative map for Quintard was approved in December, 1980. There have been no changes in the area and it is recommended that a one hear extension be granted. MSUC (Green-G. Johnson) The Commission approves a one year extension of the tentative subdivision map known as Quintard~ Chula Vista Tract 80-28, to expire on June 23, 1983. Commissioner O'Neill noted that the vacant land covered by this subdivision map needs to be cleaned of weeds and debris and suggested that this be called to the owner's attention. -2- June 23, 1982 2. Consideration of appeal of denial by Design Review Committee of DRC-82-8, request for 3000 sq. ft. addition to single family residence, 453 "D" Street - Howard Kruegel Principal Planner Lee pointed out that this single family residence is located in the R-3 zone; the request for an addition to the structure was therefore reviewed by the Design Review Committee. The Committee felt that the services of a provessional building designer should be obtained to prepare plans for an addition of this size to an existing 1480 sq. ft. house. Mr. Lee displayed the site plan and renderings of the exterior elevations of the existing and proposed structure. He pointed out that the rear portion of the addition accommodates a two car garage, plus an additional garage space of increased height to provide enclosed parking for a motor home; a second story will be constructed over the garage area. An existing detached garage will be removed from the site and a second driveway installed to gain access to the garage areas at the rear of the building Mr. Lee offered the following findings in support of approval of the proposed addition: a. The proposed two-story addition is in proportion to the site and to the adjacent structures in the neighborhood. b. The architectural treatment, including design and materials, is consistent with the existing building. c. The two story addition is located 115 feet back from "D" Street and with the proposed new driveway and landscaping it will improve the street- scape and the onsite circulation. Mr. Lee called attention to the three conditions recommended in the staff report for approval of the plan. Commissioner Pressutti invited comments from the applicant or other interested persons. Howard Kruegel reported that Mrs. Kruegel had canvased the neighborhood with the proposed plans and obtained the signatures of 12 neighbors expressing no objection to the proposed building addition. The list of signatures was submitted to the Commission. No one else wished to speak on this appeal. MSUC (O'Neill-Green) Based on the findings submitted by Mr. Lee the Planning Commission approves the plans for a two-story, 3000 sq. ft. addition to the single family residence at 453 "D" Street subject to the three conditions stated in the staff report. MSUC (O'Neill-Stevenson) The Planning Department is requested to study an amend- ment to the code to delete the requirement for Design Review Committee to consider plans for single family structures or additions thereto located in the R-3 zone. -3- June 23, 1982 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-82-18 to operate self-serve gas station at 199 Broadway - Shell Oil Company Associate Planner Liuag reported that the building for the existing full service station would be removed, and the site would be improved with two pump islands with canopies, a cashier's kiosk and a small storage/vending machine building. The plans include the deletion of one of the two existing driveways on to "E" Street and the relocation of the southerly drive on Broadway further from the intersection. This would improve traffic circulation at the intersection. New 6 foot high price signs to face each street are proposed as well as an 8 foot high monument sign at the intersection which would display the Shell logo and gasoline prices. It is recommended that one of the price signs be deleted. Signage is also proposed to be located on the canopy which would include the Shell logo, an "Open 24 Hrs" and "Self Serve" sign. It is recommended that the lettering in the canopy signs be reduced from the proposed 18" height to 12" for upper case and 9" for lower case letters. Mr. Liuag called attention to the list of seven conditions recommended for approval of the project. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Gary Demele, architect for Shell Oil, expressed their basic agreement with most of the conditions recommended, but took exception to the requirement to reduce the height of the letters on the fascia of the canopy. He passed to the Commis- sion a photo of another Shell location which used the same signage which he felt was not out of proportion with the 3 foot fascia. In response to a question from Commissioner Stevenson, Mr. Demele advised there will be a restroom in the kiosk, primarily for use of employees, but available to customers if necessary. He advised that the vending building will be 6' X 12' and will have six vending machines to dispense coffee, Coca Cola and packaged snack items. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MS (Green-Williams) The conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report with the deletion of the requirement to reduce the height of letters on the canopy signs. MS (G. Johnson-Stevenson) The motion be amended to add another condition to require the provision of public restrooms on the site. The motion on the amendment failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners G. Johnson and Stevenson NOES: Commissioners Williams, Green, Pressutti and O'Neill ABSENT: Commissioner R. Johnson The original motion failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Green, Williams and Pressutti NOES: Commissioners G. Johnson, O'Neill and Stevenson ABSENT: Commissioner R. Johnson -4- June 23, 1982 MS (O'Neill-G. Johnson) Based on the findings in the report, the Commission approves the request for a conditional use permit to establish a self-service gasoline station at 199 Broadway subject to the seven conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2, with Commissioners Green and Stevenson voting "no." 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-82-20 to operate automotive tune-up facility at 399 Broadway, Javier H. Alvarez Associate Planner Liuag noted that the site for this proposed auto repair facility is presently vacant and was formerly used as a service station site. The site has three driveways from "G" Street and two from Broadway. Under the proposed plan there will be one two-way driveway from each street. The single story, 5200 sq. ft. structure of masonry construction will contain five service bays facing "G" Street as well as an office and a storage room. All repair work will be performed inside the building. Under the recommended conditions of approval the parkway adjacent to "G" Street will be reinstated and landscaped, and the sidewalk along Broadway will be reduced to 10 ft. width to allow for more landscaping with the exception of the northerly 20 feet which serves a bus stop. It is recommended that the request be approved subject to five conditions. Mr. Liuag acknowledged the receipt of one letter of protest. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. David Calvani, 1031 Buena Vista Way, designer of the project, expressed the applicant's agreement with the recommended conditions. MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) The Commission finds that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-82-13. MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) Based on findings stated in the report, the Commission approves the request for a conditional use permit to establish an auto repair facility at 399 Broadway subject to the five conditions listed in the report. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map for Mission Verde, Chula Vista Tract 82-8, for 102 condominium units at Paseo Ranchero and East "J" Street Principal Planner Lee noted the location of this l0 acre project within the Ladera Sectional Planning Area of E1 Rancho del Rey. This property is not owned by the Gersten Company and development i$ proposed by Sierra Properties, Inc. Although the site is located at the northwest corner of Paseo Ranchero and "J" Street, Paseo Ranchero will not be constructed at this time and this project will have no access from that street. Access at this time will come through the Casa Del Rey subdivision to the southwest of this site. The project is designed with four clusters of buildings around a central driveway. -5- June 23, 1982 Six or twelve units will be located in each building. The project includes 136 parking spaces within garages underneath the units, 68 spaces in carports and 25 open spaces on the site. The plan also includes storage area for ll recreational vehicles, a swimming pool and children's play area. Mr. Lee called attention to the list of conditions to be required in approval of the map and suggested deletion of the requirement for automatic garage door openers, noting that entry into the garages is from a private drive rather than a public street and automatic openers should be at the option of the individual owners. Engineer Daoust read modified conditions relating to financial participation by owners of this project in the cost of constructing Paseo Ranchero from Telegraph Canyon Road to "H" Street. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Ralph Monsees, llO West A Street, representing Sierra Properties, expressed concurrence with the staff recommendation and conditions. He advised that requirements made by the Design Review Committee will be incorporated into the project. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Green advised that he has read the EIR on the E1 Rancho del Rey development which was issued prior to his membership on the Commission. MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) The Commission recertifies EIR-78-2 on E1 Rancho del Rey and affirms that the information in the report has been considered in reaching a decision on this project. MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) Based on the findings stated in the report, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve the tentative map for Mission Verde, subject to the conditions listed with the deletion of the require- ment for automatic garage door openers and the modification of the two conditions as requested by Engineer Daoust. MSUC (Stevenson-O'Neill) The Commission adopts the Findings of Fact concerning this development project as included in the report. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Amendment to Sectional Planning Area Plan, PCM-80-13, for Rice Canyon area to relocate proposed fire station site from the northeast corner of Hidden Vista Drive and Smokey Circle to. the northwest corner of Rid~eback Road and "H" Street Principal Planner Lee pointed out that under the approval of the development plans for the Rice Canyon Sectional Planning Area the developer was required to dedicate a half acre site and construct a fire station. The developer is requesting an amendment to permit relocation of the fire station site approxi- mately one-half mile to the east within an area of dedicated open space. The original location was in an area of predominantly single family homes and the developer was concerned that it might hinder the sale of those homes. He has offered to develop the original fire station site into two single family lots, -6- June 23, 1982 construct homes on those lots and turn the profits from the sale of those homes over to the city in exchange for relocation of the fire station site. The Fire Department has expressed their acceptance of the new site, and it is recommended that the amendment to the plan be approved. 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-Green) The Commission recertifies EIR-79-8 and affirms that the information in the report was considered. In seconding the motion, Commissioner Green advised that he has read the report, which was issued prior to his membership on the Commission. MSUC (Stevenson-Green) Based on the findings stated in the report, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Rice Canyon Sectional Planning Area plan to relocate the fire station and allow the creation of two single family lots at the present designation of a fire station site. In response to a question from the Commission, Gary Oellien of Watt Industries, the applicant in the previous request, advised that construction of the Hidden Vista Village development should begin this fall, possibly by October. DIRECTOR' S REPORT Principal Planner Lee advised that the Planning Department has been asked to consider second level budget cuts for the next fiscal year which may reduce the services which the Department can provide. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Stevenson commented that as a result of a big fire in Santa Ana and Anaheim last year, he has noticed a push by some cities to adopt requirements for fire retardant roofs. He asked if Chula Vista has considered this. Mr. Lee reported he had heard of nothing recently since the developers' report that fire retardant materials are four times as expensive as regular shake shingle roof. If a change is required, the developers will probably favor the use of asphalt roofing. Chairman Pressutti advised that he has received material from the A.A.R.P. which focuses on housing and living arrangements for seniors. He felt some of this may be of interest to the Commissioners and submitted the material to Mr. Lee for distribution to the Commission or discussion at meetings as appro- priate. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pressutti adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the meeting of July 14, 1982. Respectfully submitted,