PC Minutes 1998-02-031
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ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 3, 1998
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chair Lubin presiding.
Present are Commissioners Haney, O'Donnell and Rondeau. Commissioner Greene is absent.
Also in attendance are Associate Planner Bruce Buckingham and Associate Planner Helen Elder.
ORAL CO1VIMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 97 -564, TWO
BEDROOM BED AND BREAKFAST IN AN EXISTING RESIDENCE; APPLICANT:
PAMELA A. CLARE; LOCATION: 851 TODD LANE
Associate Planner Bruce Buckingham advised that the applicant is requesting approval to allow
for a two room bed and breakfast within an existing two story single family residence. The
proposed project meets all Development Code standards for the establishment of a bed and
breakfast, including the proposed sign. Mr. Buckingham stated the parking requirement for the
proposed use is one parking space for each guest room and two enclosed parking spaces for the
manager's unit. There are two spaces within the two car garage and two designated uncovered
guest parking spaces in the 85 foot long driveway. The applicant proposes widening the existing
12 -1/2 foot wide driveway to 16 feet with turf block in order to accommodate two vehicles. The
wider driveway would allow guest parking without blocking access to the garage and would
alleviate the problem of a guest blocking ingress or egress of another guest. He noted that the
applicant has also stated they would coordinate with guests to insure they park in the driveway
and not on the street.
Mr. Buckingham advised the project was reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee and has
recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval included in
Attachment "A ". He also advised the Commission that a letter was received from Olivia
Tarwater, 880 Todd Lane, objecting to a business in the neighborhood.
After staff's presentation, Chair Lubin opened the public hearing and invited comments from the
audience.
Michael and Pamela Clare, 851 Todd Lane, applicants, presented pictures to the Commission
addressing the parking issue. Mr. Clare described the proposal to widen the driveway and
install turf block. The total size of the driveway and parking area would be 16 -1/2 feet wide
by 85 feet long. He further stated that under no circumstances would they allow the guests to
park out on the street.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chair Lubin closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rondeau stated the only concern he had was the parking and, after reading the
staff report and checking the property, he could see no other problems with the proposed use.
However, he did feel further inspection should be made by the Fire Department.
Commissioner Haney questioned where the proposed sign would be located. Mr. Clare advised
the sign would be placed on a pole and located on the porch, and no other signs would be used.
Commissioner O'Donnell stated he was glad to see they are putting in a wider driveway and
making more parking spaces available, and he couldn't see a problem with the proposed use.
Commissioner Haney stated the safety issue regarding access to the residences and the location
of parked vehicles should be reviewed by the Fire Department.
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Chair Lubin stated he felt comfortable that the parking would be moved to the left side to leave
more room for getting in and out, and he didn't have a problem with the applicant's proposed
parking plans.
There being no further comments, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -1648
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF '1'HE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 97 -564, APPLIED FOR BY PAMELA CLARE, LOCATED AT
851 TODD LANE
On motion by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Haney, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners O'Donnell, Rondeau, Haney and Lubin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Greene
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 3r day of February 1998.
PUBLIC HEARING, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 97 -542 AMENDMENT TO
DELETE CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING A RECIPROCAL PARKING
EASEMENT; APPLICANT: DAN BLOUGH; LOCATION: 495 GRAND AVENUE
Associate Planner Buckingham reviewed that the Planning Commission approved Tentative
Parcel Map 97 -542 on December 16, 1997 subject to 15 conditions of approval. On January 20,
1998 the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 97 -560 for the development
of an automotive repair facility on Parcel 1, and the applicant has submitted an Amendment to
the Tentative Parcel Map requesting the deletion of the requirement for a common parking
easement. Mr. Buckingham advised that the Community Development Department and Public
Works Department reviewed the project and recommend approval of the Amendment to
Tentative Parcel Map 97 -542 subject to the conditions of approval.
Chair Lubin opened the hearing for public comment.
Bob Miller, Co -Owner and President of Wayne's Tire, stated he attended the meeting to answer
any questions the Commission might have.
Hearing no additional comments, Chair Lubin closed the public hearing, and the following action
was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -1649
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 97 -542, APPLIED FOR BY DAN BLOUGH, LOCATED AT
495 GRAND AVENUE
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On motion by Commissioner Haney, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Haney, O'Donnell, Rondeau and Lubin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Greene
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 3` day of February 1998.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 96 -531, CHANGE
STREET NAMES; APPLICANT: PETER KEITH AND LARRY GIN; LOCATION: 543
SOUTH ELM STREET
Associate Planner Bruce Buckingham reviewed the staff report dated February 3, 1998 by Public
Works Director Don Spagnolo. Mr. Buckingham advised when the Lot Line Adjustment was
approved in November 1996, the three street names shown on the plan were not approved, and
condition of approval #8 required that street names for the project be approved consistent with
Municipal Code Section 8 -2.05. He further advised that the applicant has requested that "Main
Street" be names "Brittany Lane" and the cul -de -sacs be named "Hampton Court" and
"Carrington Court ". Mr. Buckingham stated staff recommends the Planning Commission
approve the proposed street names subject to the following changes: "Brittany Lane" be changed
to "Brittany Avenue ", and "Hampton Court" and "Carrington Court" be changed to "Hampton
Place" and "Carrington Place ".
After a brief discussion, asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the Commission on
this issue. Hearing no comments from the public, on motion by Commissioner O'Donnell,
seconded by Commissioner Haney, and unanimously carried, the proposed street names were
approved with the changes as noted by Associate Planner Buckingham.
PLANNING COMMISSION /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ITEMS AND
COMMENTS
General Plan Update - The Commission was reminded of the Community Visioning Workshop
to be held on Saturday, February 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Grande High
School Gym.
Update of Projects - Associate Planner Buckingham advised the Commission of the joint
meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and Traffic Commission on February 12
at the Community Center to discuss the Berry Gardens Specific Plan, and the Arroyo Linda
Crossroads Specific Plan.
Planners' Institute - March 5th-7th in Long Beach. Mr. Buckingham reminded the
Commission about the Planners' Institute in March, and requested anyone interested in attending
to contact Community Development staff.
Update on Five Cities' Center (formerly CCTC) Landscape Plans. Associate Planner Helen
Elder stated that at the last meeting the Planning Commission had asked for a status report on
staff review of the final landscaping plans, and advise whether the Commission's comments and
suggestions had been incorporated in the changes. Ms. Elder advised that staff reviewed the
latest set of plans and it appears that the Commission's recommendations and suggestions have
been incorporated into the plans. She referred to a letter from Ken Kammeyer, landscape
architect for the project, dated January 16 and a letter from John Hansell, of Musil Govan
Azzalino, Architects and representatives for the project, in response to the request for a final set
of plans.
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Commissioner Haney stated that he and Commissioner Greene reviewed the landscape plans and,
in their opinion, the developer and Mr. Kammeyer have done an excellent job in incorporating
the Commission's comments. He stated there were two minor areas they felt still needed
attention. It appears that a section of bumper screening is needed along West Branch Street,
Rancho Parkway and the entry to the shopping center. Also, there is a small area south of
Building G at the corner of Rancho Parkway and West Branch Street, it appears that some
landscaping has been inadvertently left off the plans. Commissioner Haney suggested a few
larger trees be interspersed along Camino Mercado, and also adjacent to the school for screening
purposes.
Chair Lubin suggested that Commissioner Haney's comments be passed on to the developer.
Associate Planner Elder indicated that staff would forward the comments.
Fire Chief Terry Fibich was present and gave a brief summary on damage from the recent
storm.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1. Agenda Item No. ILA. - Letter from Olivia Tarwater, 880 Todd Lane, dated January 30,
1998.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lubin advised he would be absent at the March 17, 1998 meeting. There being no further
business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by
Commissioner Haney, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Doreen Liberto - Blanck, AICP
Community Development Director