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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1982/07/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 28, 19~2 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, Williams, R. Johnson, Green, G. Johnson, O'Neill and Stevenson Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Director of Planning Gray, 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 MSUC (O'Neill-Stevenson) The minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1982 be approved as written. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Pressutti called for oral communications and none were presented. 1, PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permi.t PCC-83-1 to establish a day care facility for 20 children located at 142 Third Avenue - Hazel Daniels Chairman Pressutti acknowledged a request from the applicant to continue this hearing to the meeting of August 25th. He then opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in regard to this application who could not be present on August 25th. As no one responded, Chairman Pressutti, with the consent of the Commission, declared the public hearing continued to the meeting of August 25, 1982. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance ZAV-83-1 - Reduction in minimum street fronta§e requirement in order to maintain a rooftop si~n on the commercial buildin§ at 639 Broadway - The Bedroom Chairman Pressutti advised that the applicant wished to continue this public hearing to the meeting of August 11th. He opened the public hearing and with the consent of th~ Commission continued the hearing to the meeting of August 11, 1982. -2- July 28, 1982 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional use permit PCC-83-2 to establish a preschool for a maximum of 25 children at 471 "E" Street - Ignacio Martinez Associate Planner Liuag reported that the property located at the northeast corner of "E" Street and Brightwood contains 10,300 sq. ft. and is developed with an attractive single family home and well maintained landscaping. The garage has been converted to office and living space. The applicant is requesting permission to operate a preschool facility in the dwelling for 20 to 25 children. Three employees will work in two shifts during the hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The entire house will be used for the preschool activity and the garage will be used for office and storage space. Rather than providing onsite parking on this property for the employees, the applicant has obtained permission to use the church parking lot across the street. An agreement assuring that use is one of the recommended conditions for approval of this request. Mr. Liuag acknowledged receipt of a letter from Madge Farris, owner of the adjacent single family residence to the north, expressing support for the proposed use. It is recommended that the request be approved subject to a list of six conditions. The only signing proposed will be a small freestanding sign facing "E" Street. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Joe Bishop, 445 "E" Street, speaking for the owners of the apartment house approximately 150 feet east of this proposed use expressed concern over the noise which may result from children's activities at the school, asserting that they presently get a lot of noise from the Lutheran school located across the street. He also pointed out the traffic on "E" Street is extremely heavy during the morning hours when parents would be bringing children to this location and also in the evening when they would be picking them up. Bill Blank, representing the applicant, advised that this will be a preschool for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who will spend most of the time indoors, with one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon devoted to outside activity. In response to his request for a show of hands of people in the audience who support this request, approximately 20 people raised their hands. Edward Carroza, general partner on the vacant property adjacent to the east, on which approval has been granted for the construction of 11 condominium units expressed the opinion that the noise from this project would reduce the value of their property and would be a deterrent to the sale of the units when they are constructed. In response to a question from Commissioner O'Neill he affirmed that at the present they have no plans to begin construction of those units. Elizabeth Galligan, 466 "E" Street, resident directly across the street from this site, expressed concern over the introduction of this type of use in the residential neighborhood. She feared that under this use the property may not be as well maintained as it has been in the past, and also that granting this request might open the door to additional requests for commercial use in the vicinity. Connie Martinez advised that she and her husband have purchased the subject property and she will be the director of the facility. She asserted it will -3- July 28, 1982 be their intention to keep the yard in good condition to help the children enjoy the environment and to enhance the neighborhood. Mrs. Martinez stressed the need in this community for a good quality preschool day care facility. She affirmed that she was previously the director of such a facility operated within a church property but that operation has been closed. She spoke of the educational activity and the pleasant atmosphere provided for the children enrolled in the school. Cynthia Smothers reported on her own experience in having a child under the guidance of Mrs. Martinez which she felt had been extremely beneficial to the child. She urged that the request be approved on the basis that the quality of care provided by Mrs. Martinez and her staff is super. In response to a question from Commissioner Stevenson, Mr. Liuag advised that commercial uses could not be approved for this area of "E" Street without a General Plan amendment and rezoning. Mr. Carroza expressed concern regarding his liability in the event children wandered from this location on to his property and were injured. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Green-O'Neill) The Commission finds that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-83-2. MSUC (Green-O'Neill) Based on the findings stated in the report, the Commission approves a conditional use permit for the establishment of a preschool day care facility at 471 "E" Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The facility is permitted to operate between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 2. No outside play activities shall occur prior to 9:00 a.m. 3. The applicant shall be allowed one 6 ft. high, 9 sq. ft. freestanding sign subject to Zoning Administrator approval. 4. The applicant shall install the sidewalk on Brightwood Avenue with the interior remodeling of the building and prior to the issuance of a business license. 5. Parking for three vehicles shall be provided by means of an acceptable agreement filed with the City. 6. Failure to comply with the conditions listed shall constitute grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 82-12, Snu~ Haven, 300 block "K" Street - Kaye & Horninq Associate Planner Liua9 reported that in 1980 the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a 20 unit apartment project on 1.68 acres on "K" Street located in the C-O and C-C zones. Following that approval architectural and site plans were reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee. Building permit applications are now being processed. The proposed subdivision map is for the purpose of creating three lots and selling the units as condominiums. Mr. Liuag displayed plats depicting the proposed -4- July 28, 1982 development and reported there will be 16 townhouse units on one lot, 4 flat units on another lot, and the third lot contains commercial development. The project meets the condominium requirements for storage, open space and parking. It is recommended that the map be approved subject to two conditions relating to maintenance of private driveways, sewers and drainage systems, and to the prohibition of garage or carport conversions or the installation of individual outside antenna. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Thomas Horning, 440 Del Mar Court, the applicant, expressed concurrence with the conditions as recommended. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Stevenson-Williams) The Commission finds that the project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration on IS-80-54. MSUC (Stevenson-Williams) Based on the findings stated in the report, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve the tentative subdivision map for Snug Haven, Chula Vista Tract 82-12, subject to the conditions listed in the report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Gray advised that the City Council has given tentative approval to a revised plan for the EastLake project, and due to the revisions State Law requires that the proposal be referred back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. It has been requested that the Commission conduct this review at the meeting scheduled for August 18 at 5:00 p.m. instead of a study session on that date. The meeting would adjourn for dinner and further discussion of planning items. He advised this will not be a public hearing and should not require a great deal of time, but because there is a change in the configuration of the project a report from the Planning Commission is required prior to final Council action. Commission G. Johnson requested that at that meeting an updated report on approved projects in the city on which development is pending be supplied to the Planning Commission. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Stevenson commented that he and Commissioner Williams are up for reappointment for a second term on the Planning Commission but he noted from the City Council minutes that they are considering a new procedure for making these appointments. Mr. Gray affirmed that the Council had expressed a desire to hold the interviews prior to appointment of Planning Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pressutti adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. to the meeting of August 11, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes, Secretgry