HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1994/05/11 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
7:05 p.m. Public Services Building
Wednesday, May 11, 1994 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Martin, Commissioners Fuller, Martin, Moot,
Ray, Salas, and Tarantino
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Tuchscher
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Lee, Principal Planner
Griffin, Associate Planner Martin, Assistant City
Attorney Rudolf
MOTIONS TO EXCUSE
MSC (Ray/Fuller) 6-0 to excuse Commissioner Tnchscher, who was out of town on
business.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER
Chair Martin led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a moment of silence.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Chair Martin reviewed the composition of the Planning Commission, its responsibilities and the
format of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSC (Fuller/Salas) 6-0 (Commissioner Tuchscher excused) to approve the minutes of
April 27, 1994, as submitted. (Commissioner Ray noted he had read the minutes and
believed them to be correct.)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
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ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCM-94-20/PCA-94-02; CONSIDERATION OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY LANDSCAPE MANUAL AND ASSOCIATED
AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE - City Initiated
Assistant Planning Director Lee asked for further continuation of this item to the meeting of
June 8, 1994. Them had been a request from the development community to review the portion
of the landscape manual which deals with public property.
MSC (Ray/Fuller) 6-0 (Commissioner Tuchscher excused) to continue PCM-94-20/
PCA-94-02.
ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING: DRC-94-23; APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE'S DECISION TO DENY PROPOSED FENCE DESIGN
MODIFICATION AT 915 PASEO RANCHERO - First United Methodist Church
of Chula Vista
Principal Planner Griffin noted the location of the property and the surrounding land uses. The
basic church complex had been approved by the Design Review Committee in 1992. In January
1994, the Church proposed a modification to the plan which would have changed the masonry
wall to a wood fence. The Design Review Committee unanimously denied the modification,
believing the masonry wall would be more durable, aesthetically pleasing, and architecturally
compatible for the location. The Church appealed the Design Review Committee decision, citing
the community purpose facility standards allowed for landscaping, a fence, or a wall and that
they had proposed a wooden fence in combination with landscaping. The Church believed the
grade would provide some additional separation and buffer, and that the wooden fence was more
compatible with the residential area. Staff supported the Design Review Committee
recommendation and recommended that the appeal be denied. Mr. Griff'm noted that the
adjoining property owner, McMillin Communities, had also submitted a letter in support of the
Design Review Committee's decision.
Commissioner Ray questioned the fencing, walls, and landscaping in the area. Mr. Griffin noted
that fencing, walls, and landscaping had been used in the area at the preference of the property
owners.
This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Lou Dominy, Dominy & Associates, amhitects of the property, representing the Church, noted
the area of the fence under discussion; there would be 75 trees between the fence and the
Church, a sloped bank, and a landscaped buffer; they did not want to wall themselves off from
their neighbors; the ordinance asked them to do one of three things--they were doing two--the
fence and the landscaping. They proposed that the fence be stained green to be a non-visual
barrier. It could be easily painted if tagged, and would blend in with the landscaping. The
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fence would relate more to the houses than the Church, and would have more visual and
aesthetic appeal than a block wall. Mr. Dominy stated the vertical offset itself would create a
buffer between the two properties. It was not a noise issue. He believed the letter from
McMillin was self-serving.
Commissioner Fuller asked Mr. Dominy to point out the actual fence line, and asked where the
trees would be. Mr. Dominy noted the different areas of the trees, part of them being on the
cul-de-sac side, and visible above the fence line.
Commissioner Salas questioned the color of the fence, whether the outside of the wall which
would be exposed to the neighbor would also be green. Mr. Dominy replied that it would be
the neighbor's choice as to the paint color on their side. Their initial proposal would be to paint
in and protect it with the green stain. They would leave it the natural color on the neighbor's
side, if the City preferred.
Commissioner Salas asked about maintenance responsibility. Mr. Dominy stated that the Church
would maintain the fence, on both sides. He noted that the lots the Church bought on the cul-
de-sac would have a four-foot plant strip on the street side of the fence which would be planted
with shrubs, in addition to the trees.
Commissioner Moot questioned the lineal distance the fence would cover. Mr. Griffin stated
it was approximately 450 total feet. Mr. Moot asked if 75 trees in 450 sq. ft. was typical. Mr.
Griffin was not aware of a typical number. Mr. Moot asked, assuming that the Design Review
Committee decision was upheld, what affect that would have on their plans for the trees and
landscaping. Mr. Dominy said it would have to be downsized. That area was for excess
parking beyond the amount required by the City.
Commissioner Ray asked Mr. Dominy to point out the end of the masonry wall to the east of
the project site. Mr. Dominy presented pictures to the Commission which showed a wood fence
which adjoined the masonry wall at the west end. Commissioner Ray questioned the height of
the shrubs and the time taken to grow, and noted the shrub would be the height of the fence
within an 18-month to two-year period. Principal Planner Griffin concurred that at some period
of time the shrub would soften and buffer a good portion of the fence or wall. Mr. Griffin
clarified that staff's concern was to not create a high, solid edge, and had proposed a four-foot
high wall with two feet of wrought iron to provide security, but still provide views at the end
of the wall.
Chair Martin asked about the timeframe to complete the fence--if there could be some
intermediate fencing. Mr. Dominy stated they would be happy if there were some sunset on the
approval--if the Commission was not happy with the way it was maintained, the Church could
come back at a particular time.
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Principal Planner Griffin said the Church and staff would like to see some separation there at
the time of completion rather than leaving it open for a period of years.
Commissioner Salas questioned the durability of a block wall versus a wood fence. A wooden
fence would last 20 years or more; the Church could replace it with something different in the
future. She would rather see something in natural wood than masonry--more cement. She did
not see the aesthetic objection nor the durability objection.
Commissioner Ray asked if there had been any discussion regarding mixing the two, with a
masonry wall along the eastern edge and a wood fence around the cul-de-sac. Mr. Griffin stated
that staff had from the beginning favored a significant fencing solution for noise reasons, as well
as aesthetics and durability.
Commissioner Fuller asked if a wall was required, did development standards require
landscaping. Mr. Griffin clarified that the plan which was being appealed had been approved
by the Design Review Committee, including a combination of landscaping and wall. If there
was a desire to eliminate the landscaping, it would need to go back to the Design Review
Committee with another modification to the plan.
Commissioner Fuller asked staff if the fence would be on the property line of the adjacent pads,
and if future residents would put in another fence. Staff replied that the fence would be on the
property line; future residents would not install an additional fence.
Commissioner Tarantino asked if the original plan had both the landscaping and the wall. Mr.
Dominy replied positively, and stated that if the Church were denied the appeal, they would have
to lessen the landscaping because of the cost.
Ms. Pat Michaels, 303 Via Bissolotti, Chula Vista, representing the Board of Trustees for the
First United Methodist Church, said that the Board's responsibility is to maintain all property
which belongs to the Church; maintaining the fence would be better than trying to maintain a
block wall in light of tagging, etc. She noted that the boundary on the south was landscaping
and would have fencing in front. The other two properties on the east with a block wall would
not blend with the south wall. She understood they were not required to install a sound wall,
and the Church wanted to have something that would be easy to maintain; they would maintain
it; they wanted to be friendly neighbors.
Craig Fukuyama, 2727 Hoover Ave., National City, representing the owners of the abutting
properties to the east and the Rancho del Rey (RdR) Architectural Review Committee, stated that
he regretted having to oppose the request of the Church. He clarified that the RdR Architectural
Review Committee had reviewed the project prior to its original submittal to the DRC of the
City. The requirement for a solid masonry wall was imposed and approved by that Committee
because they felt there needed to be a permanent and substantial separation between the Church
and the residential units to the east. Upon submittal to the Design Review Committee, it was
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approved. The use of the area abutting the wall would be a major entrance to the Church; they
would have activities occurring on weekdays as well as weekends, and the RdR Amhitectural
Review Committee felt there needed to be a permanent separation between what they considered
potentially incompatible land uses. Mr. Fukuyama requested that the Commission continue to
require a solid masonry wall and deny the appeal to the Church.
Answering Commissioner Ray, Mr. Fukuyama said the RdR Architectural Review Committee
was composed of himself, a representative from McMillin's in-house architectural department,
a representative of McMillin's engineering department, and their marketing department. He said
the Church was correct in saying the RdR Amhitectural Review Committee was made up of
typically McMillin employees, but they represented different departments and they reviewed all
design review applications--residential, all uses in the power center, any non-residential uses--
and it was a requirement that their architectural review committee first pass judgment on an
application before it proceeds to City application process.
Commissioner Ray asked if the southerly boundary of the property was a fence rather than a
wall. Mr. Fukuyama said it was a variety of types of fencing or separation. Many of the
residents had constructed their fences years before and did not want them disturbed because of
landscaping, etc. There was some dialog and negotiations between members of the Church and
the homeowners, and in an attempt to maintain good neighbor relationships, a compromise had
been fostered in the solution rendered.
Commissioner Moot concluded there was some concern about the noise and activity at the
parking lot and the effectiveness of a wood fence protecting against that. With the entrance in
its particular location, was the concern that the residential pads adjacent to the driveway would
be adversely impacted because of the noise problems? Mr. Fukuyama replied positively.
Commissioner Moot asked how much more effective a masonry wall rather than a wooden fence
with trees would be in protecting against noise. Mr. Fukuyama felt the density of the masonry
wall would provide a greater level of noise attenuation than wood and landscaping. The density
of the landscaping would not attenuate noise; it refracts the noise, but the absorption and
reflection of the wall is what really deadens the noise. The vegetation had a nicer appeal,
however.
In reply to Chair Martin, Mr. Fukuyama explained that the cul-de-sac jutted into the Church's
property, because the Church had bought the three residential lots at the end of the cul-de-sac.
The purpose of the indentations was to soften the wall on both sides so there would be some
relief. The wall was property of the Church; it was not an open space wall.
Commissioner Ray asked what kinds of fences the residences would have between the houses
themselves once the residences were built. Mr. Fukuyama said they would probably have
wooden fences.
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Commissioner Ray concluded that those homes which had the abutting parcels would have wood
fences on one side and a solid wall on the other. Mr. Fukuyama concurred.
With Chair Martin's approval, Mr. Dominy returned the podium and stated that Mr. Fukuyama
was correct in that the masonry wall would be a better sound buffer. At the entrance, however,
the vertical offset would be at its maximum and the offset, plus the density, would block sound.
No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Chair Martin noted that there were two groups who liked each other but had different
viewpoints. One was motivated by financial constraints, and the other also had financial
concerns. The Commission had to decide whether to support the Design Review Committee and
deny the appeal, or approve it.
MS (Ray for discussion/Tarantino) to approve the appeal.
Commissioner Salas asked for a clarification of the motion--to affirm the decision of the Design
Review Committee and deny the appeal. Commissioner Ray confirmed the motion was to
reverse the decision. Commissioner Tarantino noted that the second stood.
Commissioner Ray noted that the entire neighborhood was a series of wooden fences in the area.
Within a couple of years, the landscaping would hide the fence. He did not see a problem.
Commissioner Tarantino, regarding tagging, said that the paint never matched when graffiti was
covered. Even if the paint on the fence did not match, he felt them would be enough of a
blending with the trees and the landscaping and it really would not be an eyesore. Sometimes
the painting out looks worse than the tagging. It would make more sense to have the fence with
the tree color and landscaping.
Chair Martin asked Principal Planner Griffin about the alternatives according to Code. Mr.
Dominy had felt the Church had met two of the alternatives and was required to meet only one.
Mr. Griffin said it was a subjective Design Review-type of judgment; not an absolute. In staff's
opinion, the options are up to the Design Review process as to what would be appropriate.
Commissioner Salas observed that masonry walls seemed to invite graffiti.
Commissioner Fuller questioned whether the property development standards as written were
subject only to the interpretation by the Design Review Committee, but not the applicant? Mr.
Griffin replied that it was the applicant's decision as to which option was chosen. The Design
Guidelines that the Committee used to make this decision were very general and broad, and a
new, more specific Design Manual was being prepared; however, it was the Design Review
Committee's responsibility to make those kinds of judgments on design. It could then be
appealed to the Commission and Council.
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Commissioner Moot asked the Attorney if they reversed the decision of the DRC, would the
Commission have the ability to include stipulations on the remaining conditions? Assistant City
Attorney Rudolf answered affirmatively. He interpreted the appeal to just be for the wall, and
if the appeal were approved, it would only pertain to the wooden wail, as specified, without
affecting any of the rest of the approved project. If the applicant had problems with anything
else, they would have to process another application for modification of the DRC approval. Mr.
Rudolf also believed a condition could be added to bring the item back before the Commission
in a certain time period to ascertain whether the fence had been maintained.
Commissioner Ray stated he had had the same concern; however, his motion only reflected the
reversal of the decision for a masonry wall.
Commissioner Moot wanted to be certain the package presented would be built, with no less
trees and landscaping, etc.
Mr. Rudolf stated he believed that was the intent of the motion, and pointed out that implied in
that was that the Commission by granting the appeal finds that the wood treatment instead of the
other type of fencing is a material and finish selected for architectural harmony, aesthetic
quality, durability, and ease of maintenance, and that the wooden fence meets those requirements
just as well or better than the masonry wall.
RESTATEMENT OF MOTION
To grant the appeal and approve the replacement of the masonry wall with a wooden fence
as requested by the applicant in the appeal, and that all other terms and conditions from
the approval of the Design Review Committee remain in place. The second concurred.
Principal Planner Griffin noted that the landscaping had been reviewed by the Landscape
Architect and was found to be more than adequate, and whether a wall or fence was installed,
the landscaping would be appropriate as approved. He felt there should be no concern regarding
the number of trees.
VOTE: MSC 6-0 (Commissioner Tuchscher excused).
ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING
APPLICATIONS FILED BY CHARLES TIBBETT FOR 0.67
UNINCORPORATED ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF BONITA ROAD AND LYNWOOD DRIVE
a. GPA-94-02: AMEND GENERAL PLAN FROM OFFICE
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY TO
COMMERCIAL VISITOR
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b. PCZ-94-B: PREZONE TO C-V-P, COMMERCIAL VISITOR
c. PCC-94-23: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A FULL
SERVICE CARWASH
Associate Planner Hernandez presented the staff report, noting that the applicant had requested
a conditional use permit. The City Attorney had determined that the Planning Commission could
not act on the conditional use permit until the property is annexed to the City, and the City has
jurisdiction over the land use. He also noted corrections in the report on page 3-2 under
"Discussion"--should read .50 instead of .25, and .42 should read . 17; and on page 3-5, third
paragraph, 2 decibels should be .2 decibels. Mr. Hernandez stated that the 1989 Update of the
Chula Vista General Plan adopted the Sweetwater Community Plan for all incorporated parcels
in this area. The Sweetwater Community Plan designation showed the site as Office
Professional Commercial and Residential for the portion being detached from the existing single-
family lot. The zoning was C-30 (Professional Office and Rural Residential - 1 unit per acre).
Mr. Hernandez explained the applicant's concept of the future use as a carwash, noting the
circulation system and architecture. The architecture had been approved by the Design Review
Committee contingent upon approval of the General Plan Amendment, Prezoning, Conditional
Use Permit, and annexation of the property to the City.
A public forum had been held to inform the residents and community group of the applicant's
intent to change the General Plan designation and construct a full-service carwash. The issues
raised were primarily the additional traffic and signal delays and Bonita Road and Lynwood
Drive, and the traffic generated by the recently approved church and school facility constructed
by the County in the neighborhood.
To address the traffic issues and traffic signal delays, a traffic report was prepared which
included the traffic the church facility generated and data provided by the County for the
intersection. The City Traffic Engineer, based on the traffic report, had concluded that the
traffic generated by the carwash was spread evenly throughout the day and was not expected to
create any significant changes in the level of service or the intersection signal phasing.
A noise study was conducted to determine the potential impacts from traffic, as well as from
operational aspects of the proposed land use. The study concluded that the project would
increase the existing noise level by .2 decibels which was considered to be negligible.
Mr. Hernandez noted that redesignation from Commercial Office and Residential Low Density
to Visitor Commercial follows the pattern of other parcels in that particular Bonita Road
segment. In staff's opinion, the property could be redesignated Commercial Visitor or left
Office Commercial. Staff recommended approval of the General Planning Amendment and
Prezoning request in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the
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resolution and ordinance; and that Conditional Use Permit 94-23 be continued indefinitely, as
recommended by the City Attorney.
Commissioner Ray asked how many feet, in terms of a single lane, were there from Bonita Road
to the vacuum hoses. He was concerned about stacking of cars, and the inability to exit. Staff
deferred the questioned to the applicant.
This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Ron Lane, 3907Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, representing the applicant, noted 12 cars could
be stacked, if necessary, and approximately I0 cars additionally on the access road from Bonita
Road.
Discussion ensued regarding traffic circulation and difficulty of access and egress. Traffic would
be encouraged to enter from Bonita Road and egress on Lynwood.
Commissioner Ray asked staff if there were any plans to connect Lynwood Drive to "H" Street.
Assistant Planning Director Lee replied negatively, noting that Lynwood was very narrow and
the ability to widen it in the future would be extremely limited. The City was opposed to
construction of the church which had been constructed at the southwest end of Lynwood which
would potentially cause more problems than the proposed carwash.
Chair Martin asked how many feet existed from the entrance of the proposed carwash back to
the off-ramp. Mr. Lee stated it was approximately 200 feet.
Chair Martin stated he had a problem with only two lanes going east; if there was any
obstruction, there would be delays.
Mr. Lane said their engineers were working on a smooth transition into their entrance without
significant stopping. On the Pier I side, there would be another lane added on the north side.
Chair Martin was concerned about tying up one lane with traffic going into the carwash. Mr.
Lane felt it might potentially slow down traffic, but traffic would not have to stop when
entering.
Commissioner Tarantino was concerned about safety, with drivers looking to the left for
oncoming traffic when turning right from the freeway ramp. If there was stacking of cars, he
had a question about safety. Mr. Lane did not believe that with the driveway there would be
stacking in that direction; it would have to be a very overcrowded situation.
Chair Martin was concerned with any stopping just beyond the intersection. Mr. Lane stated
that with any land use, there would be some delay when someone turned in.
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In answer to Commissioner Ray, Mr. Lane said there would be no machinery or ducting exposed
on the roof. From the freeway, only a portion of the roof would be visible. From "H" Street
exiting north, there would be buffering and landscaping which would screen the building heavily.
Associate Planner Hernandez noted that, to his knowledge, no roof-mounted equipment would
be installed.
Erina Fornataro, 3249 Holly Way, Chula Vista, clarified there were some people in favor of the
carwash, but not in the Lynwood Hills area. She was concerned with the safety issue and
traffic. Lynwood Drive is a two-lane road, and she did not feel they had seen the full impact
of the traffic from the chumh and from Bonita Road going west.
Roland Fornataro, 3249 Holly Way, Chula Vista, owned property on Lynwood and Holly, and
on Lynwood. There was no room for stacking even two cars on Lynwood going to Bonita
Road. He noted traffic from Presidio Tree Farm and the church. There were not enough lights
at the intersection to stack it up.
Bill Darnell, Darnell & Associates, 1202 Kettner Blvd., Suite B, San Diego 92101, traffic
consultant for the applicant, noted the traffic study used the SANDAG rates, and stated that the
access could be moved if there was a concern about slowing down. Mr. Darnell agreed with
Mr. Lane in that whatever was put on the site, there would be slow-down. The CalTrans signals
are tied together, and drivers pass through rather fast. The signal at Lynwood is a separate
phase from the Plaza Bonita side, so that traffic is not opposing traffic from the other side.
There was a possible conflict with drivers turning right out of Plaza Bonita with drivers turning
left from Lynwood. It was an enforcement issue. Mr. Darnell felt with the level of stacking--
20-25 cars at a peak time--a problem would not be experienced.
No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Ray asked what was the possibility of expanding Lynwood 10-15 feet past the
entrance/exit of the carwash down to Bonita Road to four lanes.
Assistant Planning Director Lee stated there was an existing commercial development on the east
side. Topographically, he felt it would be extremely difficult and would have to be done as a
joint effort with the County. It had not been considered.
Commissioner Ray asked what assurances there were that the drainage from the carwash would
not go into the flood channel. At the request of staff, Mr. Lane, speaking for the applicant, said
there was a full reclaim system. Five percent would end up in the sewer.
Commissioner Ray was concerned with the runoff from the parking lot, and what would end up
in the flood channel. Mr. Lane felt it would be similar to what drains from the site currently.
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Chair Martin had a concern with the Commercial Visitor designation. He believed it would
cause traffic safety problems. He did not feel he could vote for the project; if it was just the
carwash, it would be possible. Redesignating it Commercial Visitor would add more traffic.
This would be the next area of concern in the next few years, and a strong message should be
sent to staff. There was no question that a carwash was a viable business opportunity, but that
was not the place to have Commercial Visitor.
MS (Tarantino/Ray) to reject the resolution amending the land use designation of the General
Plan from Office Commemial to Visitor Commercial.
Commissioner Fuller clarified that if that action were approved, there would be no need for the
remaining actions recommended by staff. Assistant City Attorney Rudolf stated that he
understood the motion was to deny the request which would have to be appealed to the Council.
If it was approved, it would move on to the Council.
Assistant Planning Director Lee advised, if it was the Commission's desire to recommend denial
of the General Plan, that the rezoning also be included so both decisions could be appealed to
the Council.
Commissioner Ray commented that the Commission was acutely aware of traffic problems in
the area--this being one of the major ones. If he could have had references to other carwashes
and real numbers, with visual presentations or renderings showing how many cars, it may have
been easier for him to vote for it, but he was very sensitive to what the Fornataros had said
regarding Lynwood. Specifically, the entrance on Bonita Road frightened him, and the potential
for some kind of traffic problem there.
Assistant Planning Director Lee reminded the Commission that the property was zoned in the
County for Commercial Office. The plan approved years ago also had right turns in and out
towards the west end of the property. Regardless of whether it is developed at some point as
Office or Retail, there would likely be a driveway toward the west end.
Commissioner Salas commented that while it may be zoned Commercial, she believed
designating it Commercial Visitor would create more trips.
Assistant Planning Director Lee noted that it was not a large area, and this was just part of
several projects that might be built. The carwash fits the exact site, and there was no proposal
that would change or add anything to it. He wanted to clarify that if the carwash went out of
business in the future, there might be another proposal back in front of the Commission in terms
of a particular project.
Commissioner Fuller stated the Commissioners felt that the business opportunities in a Visitor
Commercial create more traffic, more in and out trips, more frequently than Office Commercial.
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RESTATEMENT OF MOTION: To deny GPA-94-02.
Commissioner Moot asked if the maker of the motion would expand the motion to also deny
PCZ-94-B, the prezone, which would allow the applicant to appeal both issues.
The maker and second concurred.
RESTATEMENT OF MOTION: TO DENY GPA-94-02 AND PCZ-94-B.
VOTE ON MOTION: 6-0 to DENY (Commissioner Tuchscher excused)
Assistant City Attorney Rudolf asked that the Commission continue PCC-94-23 indefinitely.
MSC (Fuller/Salas) 6-0 (Commissioner Tuchscher excused) to continue indefinitely
PCC-94-23, the conditional use permit to operate a full carwash.
Commissioner Fuller commented that she was impressed with the format of the environmental
checklist form used with this item.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Assistant Planning Director Lee, referred to an information item which had been forwarded to
the Commission regarding a previous action taken on a conditional use permit involving property
on Broadway. The applicant came forward after their action and wanted to clarify that the
probation officers operating this facility were there from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and they were open
until 8 p.m. For two hours there would not be a probation officer present. There was also a
condition that anyone with a problem would be removed by the probation officer. The probation
officer would not necessarily accompany the person being removed off-site. Mr. Lee stated that
staff felt their modifications to the conditions were reasonable, and it was being sent on to the
City Council, but wanted to make the Commissioners aware of it. If the Commission had any
concerns, they could be transmitted to the Council.
Mr. Lee also noted a traffic workshop which would be held in June. The Commissioners had
received a registration form, and there was a registration fee of $40.
Mr. Lee reminded the Commissioners that there would be a workshop the following Wednesday
at 5:30 regarding the small lot product. Them were no items scheduled for the regular meeting
of May 25, 1994; therefore, that meeting would most likely be canceled.
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COMMISSION COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:17 p.m. to the Dinner Workshop Meeting of May 18, 1994, at 5:30 p.m.
in Conference Rooms 2 and 3.
Nan~y Riple2~, Secr4~ary
Planning Commission
(5-11-94.min)