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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 10-24 CC MIN20 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 24, 1978 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Gill followed with invocation by the Rev. Bill Ward, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1978 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS Alex Struthers, South Bay Economic Development Corporation, was present and gave a brief history of the organization and what they hope to accomplish in the future in connection with their request for $5,000 contribution. Mr. Struthers introduced Efram Conrique, Advisor to the South Bay Economic Development Corporation who displayed charts outlining their position and proposed programs to help reduce unemployment costs and related problems. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, refer this request to the City Manager and have him bring a report back to the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Caroline Ross, President, Booster's Club, was present and introduced Gary Zarecky, coach, Sweetwater High School Basketball Team, who requested funds to assist the team to travel to northern California for a tour- nament. Mr. Zarecky stated they have an outstanding team this year and expect to go "all the way" in the standings and bring honor to the school and the City; they are currently rated fifth in the standings and are being considered for national standing; any assistance the City could give would be greatly appreciated. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we take $500 out of the Pony League Account and give it to them. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Van Deventer. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING on appeal of Planning Commission denial of application for ZONE VARIANCE to allow a masonry barbecue structure and free-standing shade canopy within the required 20' front yard setback at 3334 Newberry Street, Z-12-78 (the Planning Commission denied this application for the reason that special circumstances do not exist that justify the granting of a variance in accordance with provisions of the Government Code; staff concurs with the Planning Commission denial; the hearing was continued from October 10 to give Council an opportunity to view the structure) was held at this time. Mayor Morgan stated he visited the site and cannot support this application; it is not proper with neighbors and makes for a dangerous situation. Plan. Dir. Gerschler stated if the application is denied, Mr. Deuel, the applicant will have to take down the barbeque structure and patio roof. No one spoke in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Morgan, we uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial and close the Public Hearing. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters, Camacho. WAYNE DEUEL, 3334 Newberry Street, asked when 10/24/78 21 this action would become official and was advised it became official immediately. (City Attorney McLean left Chambers at 8:06 and returned at 8:08 p.m.) The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from RM-1-D-10 to RM-1-D-7. 5-H-15 properties in the block bounded by Prospect Street, 20th Street, Euclid Avenue and 22nd Street, ZC-8B-78, was held at this time. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson, was present and stated this rezoning was initiated by Council after they had denied a previous city -initiated rezoning to RS-2 as recommended by the Planning Commission; the effect of this zone change will be to limit all new construction to one story in height (15' maximum) and to a maximum density of 7.5 dwelling units per acre; this area includes 26 parcels containing 23 single-family dwellings, one lot with two single-family dwellings, and two 4-unit apartments; current zoning would allow 31 additional multiple dwellings units on four parcels; the proposed rezoning would reduce the maximum yield to 23 additional ''units; the Planning Commission recommends approval. FRED BAKER, 2020 Euclid Avenue, was present and stated he attended several Planning Commission and Council meetings regarding this issue; he hasn't heard anyone speak in favor of this except the Council or their appointees; he feels the 15' height limitation is an economic hardship; he could live with a density of 7.5; the 15' height limitation would generate more single units built like cribs; the topography of the area would favor multi -story; he particularly protested the 15' height limit. Discussion. ZENAIDA SMITH, 2121 Prospect Street, owner of two parcels, was present and stated there is a two-story house at 2105 Prospect and they have no problems with the house and there are apartments south of them and there have been no problems as far as the height limit; they plan to builc one story but they always felt they would like a two-story house on the hill for the view; she goes along with the 7.5 density. Councilman Van Deventer stated that everyone has the opportunity to come to the City and ask for a variance at any time; if they can show grounds that it would be a hardship for the 15' height limitation, they have the opportunity to discuss this; Council is not restricting the area totally and they do have an open mind on this issue. DENNIS METTLER, re- presenting 2125 Prospect Street, was present and stated he opposes the height limitation; as he is in the remodeling business he knows people in the area who own single family dwellings with a slope in the backyard who would like to go up with an addition; going through the variance route makes it complicated and time-consuming; they bought the property with the intentions that the zoning would be left as it is and they were going to develop it. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we close the Public Hearing and approve the Planning Commission's recommendation. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Waters. The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from RM-1-D-10 to RS-2-D-10 the properties on the west side of Rachael Avenue south of 24th Street, 2404 through 2522 inclusive, ZC-14A-78, was held at this time. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson stated this was a city -initiated rezoning; the effect of this zone change will be to limit all new construction to no more than one house on each lot within the block; the area includes 12 parcels containing 10 single-family residences, one containing a duplex, and one containing a grocery store and two dwelling units; current zoning would allow a maximum yield of 37 additional dwellings units within the area; the Planning Commission recommends in favor of rezoning. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we close the public hearing and approve the Planning Commission recommendation. Mr. Gunnarson stated no protests were received. Discussion. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays Camacho. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, these Resolutions be presentee by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/24/78 22 Resolution No. 12,876, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Easement from Ralph L. & Anne M. Goffin, Dana L. & Wilma A. Kugh, and Bernard J. & Wilma I. Jaehn - for fire, drain and private access located in vacated "C" Avenue, south of 27th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,876 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,877, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 23, 1978 AS THE DATE UPON WHICH ALL PROPERTY BETWEEN "D" AND "F" AVENUES AND 12TH AND 15TH STREETS, UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 9 MUST BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND NOVEMBER 6, 1978 AS THE DATE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,877 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,878, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1978-'23 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS (ONE EACH PARCEL) ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF CAGLE STREET, NORTH OF 3825 STOCKMAN STREET (Floyd W. Bridges)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,878 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No. 12,879, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Z-14-78, to allow division of property that will create a lot with 20' of frontage in lieu of required 50' on property located on west side of Cagle Street between Stockman Street and Freeway 54)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,879 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No, 12,880, "Resolution Granting a Planned Development Permit pursuant to Ordinance 1977 (No. PD-105, to construct a detached single- family dwelling at rear of 1019 E. 18th Street - Cornelio Evangelista)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this be held and referred to staff for further report to Council at the next scheduled meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,881, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ON WEED ABATE- MENT." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,881 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,882, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER AND THE SWEETWATER REGIONAL PARK DEVELOPMENT.' Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,882 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,883, "A Resolution Accepting Conveyance of Real Property." City Attorney McLean stated this and three additional Resolutions that were not listed on the Agenda are all relating to "C" Avenue. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,883 be adopted. Councilman Dalla asked what conditions exist that ,take it necessary for these Resolutions to be presented. Mayor Morgan stated he put the Resolutions before Council as he is encouraging people to build R-1 homes in the area and Council should help them in every way possible to get them started. Discussion. Mayor Morgan asked Councilman Camacho to include in his motion that the Planning Director would have authority to check the legal descriptions for accuracy. City Engineer Hoffland stated these are four single family dwellings proposed to be built at the end of the cul-de-sac on "C"; an earlier item on the Agenda covered a common driveway; the items that are being presented deal with dedication for the cul-de-sac on "C" from two other owners; there is a 1911 Act in the works to improve the cul-de-sac. Planning Director Gerschler stated his concern with seeing the Resolutions is a practical one; in this case there is both a variance and a parcel map that have gone through 10/24/78 23 the mill and have conditions attached; nothing is more annoying than to overlook a condition; as a service to the public, Planning Department does this kind of checking; when a Resolution comes through they look at it and make sure that it does those things that are required by the previous conditions because if it didn't they would need to come before Council later regarding it. Discussion. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, we carry this over to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Nays: Morgan. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these Ordinances for first reading be by title only. Ordinance No. 10/24/78-1, "Pursuant to Land Use Code (ZC-9A-78, to rezone from RM-1-D-10 to RT-D-10 the properties in the block bounded by 18th Street, Rachael Avenue, 20th Street, and Granger Avenue (excluding commercial zoned properties at 1815.Granger and 2808 and 2822-28 E. 18th Street.)" Ordinance No. 10/24/78-2, "Amending Municipal Code Subsections 18.108.060 and 18.108.110 to allow existing commercial retail shopping facilities in the CA Zone." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading) Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho, this Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1643 (10/1q/ 8-1), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-25-78, to rezone from RT [Residential Two Family] and CG [Commercial General] to ML [Manufacturing Light] the vacant parcel to the rear of the properties at 3117, 3131, and 3143 "F" Avenue [Assessor's Parcel 562-290-40])." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1643 (18/1W/8-1) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 15 dated October 24, 1978 (Warrants Nos. 63240 through 63292) in the amount of $154,884.23 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The NATIONAL CITY RODEO ASSOCIATION'S request to hold a CARNIVAL and waiver of Business License fees (the Carnival would be held on the Montgomery Ward Co, parking lot November 2 through 5; the carnival is owned by Christi Amusement Company; a temporary use permit for this event has been processed and approved by the Police Department, Fire Department, Planning Department, Finance Department and the San Diego County Department of Public Health; staff recommends that authorization be granted to hold a carnival subject to compliance with City Ordinance No. 1227 including the posting of a Certificate of Insurance covering public liability and property damage and further recommends that the waiver of fees be denied) was presented. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of staff's recommendation and including the elimination of the cleaning deposit. Carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation by the Executive Director, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION to set Public Hearings for Fifth Year Community Development Block Grant Program for Tuesday, November 14, 1978 and Tuesday, December 19, 1978 (the Community Development Block Grant Program requires that the Council hold two public hearings on community development and housing needs) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, we set public hearings for the fifth year Block Grant Program on November 14th and December 19th. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, CDC, stated the 10/24/78 24 hearings will be advertised in the Chula Vista and National City Star News; and will be presented to the Citizens' Committee which represents different businesses and property owners in the community; the ad is sent to the minority newspaper in San Diego; the fifth year program is a continuation of the program that was approved in the first year which had similar public treatment. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Application for Type 40, ON -SALE BEER LICENSE from Glen E. and Sandra Hughes and Margaret Richards, dba SWEETWATER INN, 1621 - 30th Street, which would also permit the sale of beer for consumption off the premises where sold was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, in favor of liquor license application, Type 40. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Planning Department's recommendation for GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT for inclusion of a building on the adopted Historic Sites List, First Christian Spiritualist Church, 1236 Coolidge Avenue (the. Church has requested inclusion on National City's historical sites list which is an adopted part of the General Plan; the Planning Department has responded by informing the applicants that they could petition the City Council to initiate this general plan change and hereby waive the $150 filing fee; staff recommends that Council set this matte "for public hearing in the spring, 1979) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, we refer this to the Planning Commission for findings. Carried by unanimous vote. FONT, INC.'S letter asking Council to find that "as -built" changes in plot plan for two triplexes at 2246 and 2248 Euclid Avenue do not require Planned Development permit proceedings (on June 2, 1977 a building permit was issued for the construction of two triplexes and two duplexes on adjoining lots at 2230 thru 2244 Euclid Avenue; at the time Council did not require planned development permit approval of the project; on 1/17/78 Council required PD permits for all multiple family projects but subject project was unaffected'.due to "grandfather status"; it has been brought to staff's attention that this project may not be in compliance with approved plans along with some criticism of the architecutral quality; staff investigated and found that the project is not yet finished, has not been approved by the City and is, in fact, not in compliance with the plans attached to the building permit; staff recommends Council make a finding regarding the need for formal planned development permit proceedings vs. administrative handling; and advise staff accordingly; if the revised plans are authorized, staff recommends the following conditions be attached: [1] compliance with the revised plan; [2] recording of a "one lot" parcel map or a covenant agreeing to hold two -parcels as one; [3] minimum 10' deep open space areas in front of units; 4 exterior architectural treatment as shown on applicant's exchibits; 5] use of t0grasscretePt or similar surfacin material"island" parking strip and on a continuous strip at least 10' wide tabutting nand in front of the landscaped areas in front of the units; [6] privacy screens surrounding front and rear open spaces; [7] maximum cross -fall of 5% in all parking and driveway areas; 8] signs and painted markings showing one-way traffic flow through parking area; [9] compliance with all zoning code requirements) was presented. Plan. Dir. Gerschler stated staff believes this project requires a planned development permit; he supports applicant's need for consideration, but feels a formal hearing is required. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation to refer this back to the Planning Department to ,go through the normal proecedure for required planned development permit. LLOYD NEELEY, 1044 Broadway, Chula Vista, applicant, was present and stated he didn't pay any attention to this when the engineer laid it out and it had not been done properly; there was a lot of rain when the project got started; he would hate to see the project delayed any longer; parking was the most critical part of the project. Planning Director Gerschler stated it would take between 5-6 weeks to go through the normal procedures. TEDDY TAFOYA, 326 Ethel Place, was present and stated the payments have been so high on this that she can't afford to assume this much longer; they run $1500 a month without any income coming in and this is more than she can bear; there is a need here and it's Council's 10/24/78 25 job to look closely at these projects before they vote on it. Councilman Dalla asked Mrs. Tafoya what has transpired now that can make Council confident that someone will be paying attention to the project and following the specific requirements of the City. Mrs. Tafoya stated the fact that she's paying $1500 a month. Councilman Van Deventer stated the duplexes on the other half of the project could go through and she will have income from those four units. Planning Director Gerschler stated they are prepared to issue a temporary access permit to the four units on the top half of the property. Carried by unanimous vote. HAROLD DODDS, INC. and E-Z MOTELS, INC.S' request for deletion of certain nonessential facilities from proposed E-Z 8 Motel, Inc. project, 600 block Roosevelt Avenue, PD-111, (plans submitted in conjunction with application for Planned Development permit approved by Council indicated provisions for a recreation and play area; this play and recreation area is not required by Code; the proponents are requesting a finding that deletion of said area from the project will not require formal revision of the Planned Development permit; staff recommends Council make a finding that the "recreation and play area" shown on the plan may be deleted from the project without the need for formal revision of the development plan; the motel would not essentially depend upon this recreation area for its operation; elimination of that area will enhance the compatibility of this site with neighboring uses and will improve the supervision of security within the motel) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we delete this as recommended by th.e planner Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Item 21, Resolution No. 87-78, approving an application for conditional use permit to allow an addition that will encroach 12-14' into the required 25 foot rear yard setback at 3702 Stockman Street, CUP 1978-21; Item 22, Resolution No. 88-78, approving application for planned develop- ment permit to allow development of an 8-unit apartment building at 1107 "B" Avenue, PD-119; and, Item 23, Resolution No. 89-78, denying application for planned develop- ment permit to allow development of an additional four (4) dwelling units at 1639 thru 1641 "L" Avenue, PD-120. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, these be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR Financial statement for the month ending July 31, 1978 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be ailed. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Recommendations from the October 11, 1978 meeting (1. paint green curb [30 minute parking] for one parking space on the south curb of Plaza Blvd., east of "E" Avenue; 2. repaint approximately 60' of red curb on the east side of "E" Avenue from the crosswalk at 9th Street, extending southerly; [a] paint the remaining curb "white" passenger loading, from the red zone southerly to Plaza Blvd.; 3. stripe the west side of "E" Avenue for diagonal parking from 8th Street to Plaza Blvd.; 4. paint a yellow centerline on "E" Avenue from 8th Street to Plaza Blvd.) was presented. City Engineer Hoffland stated he wished to add an item to the list of recommendations which is to provide diagonal parking on the east side of "E" between 8th and 9th; this item conflicts with item 3 which would provide diagonal parking on the other side of the street in the next block; he would like to delay action on item 2 and the added item to bring alternatives back to Council. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, to approve the items except those two. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. 10/24/78 26 CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN DALLA asked Planning Director Gerschler to check into the deferral of the parking of trailers in a lot at the corner of l3th and "I", there was a deferral for a year of having to pave this and the year has gone by. Also, Councilman Dalla requested a sign posted to indicate that the pre -Council session is open to the public and they are welcome. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:07 p.m. CITY() The foregoing minutes were approved by the National City, California at their regular E Corrections CITY CLERJ NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA City Council of the City of meeting of November 14, 1978. No corrections MA •• / CITY OF NATIONAL CI Y, CALIFORNIA 10/24/78