HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1993/07/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
Wednesday, July 14, 1993 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair pro tempore Martin, Commissioners Carson,
Moot (7:20), Ray, and Tarantino
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Lee, Assistant City
Attorney Rudolf, Associate Planner Hemandez,
Environmental Coordinator Reid, and Senior Civil
Engineer Ullrich
MSUC (Ray/Carson) 4-0, Commissioner Moot not yet arrived, to excuse Commissioners
Fuller who is on vacation and Tuchscher who had a business conflict from the meeting of
July 14, 1993.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chair Martin, followed by 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
MSUC (Carson/Ray) 4-0, Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher excused, and Commissioner
Moot not yet arrived, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 9, and June 23,
1993.
MSUC (Carson/Ray) 4-0, Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher excused, and Commissioner
Moot not yet arrived, to approve the Joint City/County Planning Commission Minutes of
February 10, February 24, March 13 and March 17 as mailed with an addition to the
Minutes of February 24 to indicate the time and action transpiring when Commissioner
Moot was called away from the meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-90-07; CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE MAP
TIME EXTENSION FOR SUNBOW II, CHULA VISTA TRACT 90-07 -
Rancho Del Sur Partnership
Associate Planner Hernandez made the presentation describing the subdivision map and its
components. Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution granting a one-year extension based
on the findings and subject to the conditions therein.
Mr. Hernandez noted that the applicant, who was present, had agreed verbally to the new and
revised conditions in the Resolution. He also stated that a letter of objection had been received
(and distributed before the meeting) from the Robinhood Homeowners' Association. The letter
stated that the proximity of the industrial development would be detrimental to property values.
In reply to Commission Ray, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid said the one-year
extension is necessary because of the required field work and subsequent CEQA work to meet
current standards.
(Commissioner Moot arrived at 7:20 p.m.)
Commissioner Ray referenced Item 1, page 1-9, and asked for clarification on the wording
changes regarding the cable franchise. He asked if each cable company would have the option
of accessing each lot or would it be restricted to one company.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolf replied that the changes in wording were to provide for the
"Equal access rights" of the cable companies. When the ground is opened for cable, all
companies will be notified and any or all will have the option to access if desired.
This being the time and the place as advertised, the public hearing was opened.
Jim Dawe, Attorney representing the applicant, stated his willingness to answer any
questions. He added that the staff has ensured protection of the endangered species and any laws
passed since the original approval have been added.
Commissioner Ray asked if the Robinhood Homeowners' Association had been in opposition at
the time of the original approval?
Mr. Dawe said he could not recall any opposition. Using the overhead, he pointed out that the
industrial development did not abut the Robinhood Point property.
Mr. Lee reminded the Commission that the issue to be acted on was the Tentative Map
expiration, not the objection received. The Homeowners' Association would be informed that
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the request is a tentative map extension and approval or denial of the extension would not affect
the existing zoning/land use designation.
Mr. Rudolf indicated that some words had been omitted in the Resolution, Item 12 which adds
new Condition 95. The language should read "Prior to consideration of any final subdivision
map or grading permit for any portion of the subject site, proof of an incidental take permit
under Section 7, Section 10a of the Endangered Species Act or any other form of approval by
the USF&WS relative to the California Gnatcatcher or CSS shall be provided to the
Environmental Review Section of the Planning Department.
No one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MSUC (Ray/Moot) 5-0, Fuller and Tuchscher excused, to adopt the Resolution including
the language of Item 12 as mentioned by the City Attorney thereby granting a one-year
extension of the tentative map for Sunbow II, Chula Vista Tract 90-07 based on the
findings and subject to the conditions therein.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION VENTURES (CTV) PRESENTATION ON
STATUS OF SR 125 ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT STUDY
Continued to August 11, 1993
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MSUC (Carson/Ray) 5-0-1, Commissioner Martin abstaining, Commissioners Fuller and
Tuchscher excused, to elect Thomas A. Martin as Chair of the Planning Commission.
The election of the Vice Chair to be postponed until Commissioner Tuchschcr is present.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR FY 1992-93
Mr. Lee reviewed the annual Summary of Activities Report with the Commission and asked if
the Commission wished to offer any recommendations to the Council.
A discussion ensued regarding the lack of joint meetings between the Commission and the
Council because of the extremely busy schedules of thc two bodies, particularly with the Otay
Ranch Project.
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MSUC (Ray/Carson) 5-0, Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher excused, that the
Commission formally request a .minimum of, at least, quarterly meetings be held between
the Commission and City Council for discussion of items forthcoming before the City.
Commissioner Ray requested that staff discuss with Council whether it would be best to have
a joint meeting of the entire Council and Commission or a meeting between representatives, such
as the Mayor and Vice Mayor and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission.
Commissioner Tarantino drew attention to the sentence beginning "Otay Ranch Project
proved..." which needs some rewording to make it more comprehensible.
Commissioner Carson suggested that in the first sentence the phrase "Busiest year on record"
be printed in bold. Also, that some mention be made of the fact that the Planning Commission
works out a lot of the problems before the matter comes before the Council for final approval.
A discussion was held about previous recommendations that the Planning Commission receive
a stipend. It was felt that such a recommendation would not be accepted in light of the present
budget condition. It was agreed, however, that a survey should be taken of cities within the
County as to whether or not their Planning Commissioners were paid.
MSUC (Ray/Carson) 5-0, Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher excused, to authorize
Chairman pro tempore Martin to sign the report and make necessary changes as
recommended.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
MSUC (Ray/Carson) 5-0, Commissioners Fuller and Tuchscher excused, to cancel the
Planning Commission meeting of July 28, 1993, for lack of agenda items.
Commissioner Moot said he would be absent from the August 11 Workshop meeting and the
August 18 meeting because of vacation.
MSUC (Ray/Carson) 4-0-1, Commissioner Moot abstaining, Commissioners Fuller and
Tuchscher excused, to excuse Commissioner Moot from the meetings of August 11 and
August 18, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:50 p.m. to the Regular Business Meeting of August 11, 1993, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Ruth M. Smith, Acting Secretary
Planning Commission