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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1992/12/16 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL BUSINESS' MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building Wednesday. December 16, 1992 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vlsi, ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Carson, Martin, Ray, and Tarantino COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chair Fuller, Commissioners Moot, and Tuchscher (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Lee, Senior Planner Manganelli, Associate Planner Batchelder, Civil Engineer Ullfich, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chair pro tempore Martin and was followed by a moment of silent prayer. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chair pro tem Martin reviewed the composition of the Planning Commission, its responsibilities and the format of the meeting. MSUC (Ray/Carson) 4-0 to excuse Commissioners Fuller, Moot, and Tuchscher. APPROVAL OF MINUTF~q MSUC (Carson/Ray) 4-0 to accept the minutes of October 28, 1992, as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None ITEM 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, EIR-90-02, RANCHO SAN MIGUEL GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Continued from December 2, 1992) PC Minutes -2- December 16, 1997 ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-90-10, PCZ-90-M: CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLANNED COMMUNITY PRE- ZONE FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE SWEETWATER RESERVOIR, WEST AND SOUTH OF MOTHER MIGUEL MOUNTAIN AND NORTHEAST OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD - San Miguel Partners (Continued from December 2, 1992) ITEM 3. CONSIDERATION OF CEQA FINDINGS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH EIR-90-02 (Continued from December 2, 1992) Assistant Planning Director Lee stated that the applicant had withdrawn the appeal from the City Council, and the project would die a natural death. The applicant would resubmit the entire package. Associate Planner Batchelder requested that Item 5 be considered next, since there would be a request for continuance. Chair pro tern Martin agreed. ITEM 5. PUBLIC HEARING: A. GPA-92-02 ENTERTAiNiNG RECONSIDERATION OF CITY-INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED IN JUNE 1992, WHICH IMPLEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT THE APPROVED COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN B. GPA-92-02A - CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL CITY-INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN REFINING PORTIONS OF THE JUNE 1992 AMENDMENTS, AND RE-STATING THE CITY'S "FAIR SHARE" CONCEPTS REGARDING HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES C. PCA-92-02 - CONSIDERATION OF CITY-INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR SUCH FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW. Associate Planner Batchelder noted that a letter from Latham & Watkins had been received by messenger at 5:30 p.m. that evening which raised issues regarding legal procedural matters and the proposed amendments. Staff would like an opportunity to draft a formal written response and resubmit to the Commission for their consideration. Mr. Batchelder asked for continuance of the item to January 13, 1993. PC Minutes -3- December 16, 1997 MSUC (CamordRay) 4-0 to continue GPA-92-02/GPA-92-02A/PCA-92-02 to January 13, 1992. ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-93-03: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TELEGRAPH CANYON ESTATES, CHULA VISTA TRACT 93-03 ~ Baldwin Vista Associates Senior Planner Manganelli presented the staff report and recommended approval of the subdivision based on the draft resolution which would recommend to the City Council that they adopt a draft resolution, readopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the EIR for the project SPA plan and General Development Plan, and recommending that the City Council approve the street names. In reply to Commissioner Carson, Mr. Manganelli indicated where the community purpose facilities would go if not put on the Otay Ranch, and said that a total of 1.5 acres were required. Referring to the 82 acres, Commission Carson asked how many acres would be used for the 155 houses. Mr. Manganelli answered that the total area of the subdivision was 112 acres, and concurred that 82 acres would be developed into residential areas, 30 acres would be for open space and freeway right-of-way. Forty-five percent of the lots were on 50% of the land area. Commissioner Tarantino asked if a community purpose facility was deferred to the Otay Ranch area and did not incorporate into the City of Chula Vista, there was a potential that it could be lost. He asked if the City would ask for any guarantees for credit somewhere else in the City. Mr. Manganelli answered that a condition of the resolution required that before the applicant could record their map, that facility would be provided. Regarding transportation, Commissioner Tarantino asked if the levels of service would deteriorate at peak hours or other times during the day. Mr. Manganelli did not believe it only occurred at peak hours; Senior Civil Engineer Ullrich confirmed that it was the average daily trips and not peak hour. Commissioner Tarantino questioned whether private park land counted within the threshold of 3 acres per 1,000. Mr. Manganelli answered negatively. Assistant Planning Director Lee noted that the State Map Act allowed for cities to consider private park areas in contribution; however, the City of Chula Vista did not include it, and in this case would require the full payment of fees. Commissioner Ray noted that a street name was misspelled--should be Notre Dame Way. Answering Chair pro tem Martin, Senior Planner Manganelli said the Fire Department had no adverse comments regarding the 90 degree tums. PC Minutes -4- December 16, 1997 Chair pro rem Martin questioned the annexation procedure and when a building permit could be issued. Mr. Manganelli stated a building permit could not be issued until they were annexed. This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Tim O'Grady, 11975 E! Camino Real, Ste 200, San Diego 92130, representing the applicant, thanked the Commission and staff, and said he concurred with the report and did not contest any of the conditions. He was available for questions. Chair pro tern Martin asked where the community purpose facility would be placed. Mr. O'Grady said they would like to place it off-site, and intended to fulfill their obligation. No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MS (Carson/Ray) to adopt PCS-93-03 based on the findings contained in the attached draft City Council resolution and subject to the conditions stated in the resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Council resolution approving the tentative subdivision map for Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista Tract 93-03. Commissioner Ray asked that the misspelling of "Norte Dame" be corrected. Commissioner Carson concurred. VOTE: 4-0 OTHER BUSINESS 1. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Chair pro tem Martin asked that the selection of a Commission representative to the Growth Management Oversight Commission be trailed until January 13, 1992. Commissioner Carson commented that since Commissioner Tarantino had served on the Growth Management Oversight Commission for several years, she would like to see him continue on the Commission representing the Planning Commission. Commissioner Ray asked for clarification as to the time requirements for members of the GMOC. Discussion ensued regarding the GMOC schedule. Commissioner Tarantino informed the Commissioners that he had submitted his resignation to the GMOC. PC Minutes -5- December 16, 1997 2. DISCUSSION OF OTAY RANCH SCHEDULE Assistant Planning Director Lee discussed the Otay Ranch meetings with the County Planning Commission, concentrating on the scheduled Friday meetings. There was a consensus that 3:30 would be a better start time if necessary to have Friday meetings. Commissioner Martin noted that he wished to discuss the western portion of the Ranch. Commissioner Tarantino said he would like to see equal time given for people, as well as plants and animals. DIRECTOR'S REPORT - None COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Carson asked what happened with the Commission's recommendation that Council meet with the Commissioners at a quarterly workshop. Commissioner Carson also asked if the status of the Water Conservation Program had been received from Barbara Bamberger. Assistant Planning Director Lee said he would follow up on these items. Commissioner Carson noted that Joe Casillas had been on the Blue Ribbon Committee, and she asked if he represented the Planning Commission. Mr. Lee replied that he was not sure if he represented the Planning Commission or was appointed to the Blue Ribbon Committee, but he would verify this. ADJOURNMENT at 7:53 p.m. to the Joint Planning Commission/County Commission Special Meeting of December 18, 1992 at 3:00 p.m. at the County Department of Planning and Lane Use Room; and, to the Regular Business Meeting of January 13, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Nancy RilSley, Sec~;6tary Planning Commission (pcl2-16.min)