PC Minutes 1994-10-04ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 4, 1994
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairperson Keen
presiding. Present are Commissioners Soto, Carr, Deviny and Hatchett. Absent is
Commissioner Tappan. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck is in attendance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MASTER PLAN TO REDUCE
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE (REVIEW AND MAICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
CITY COUNCIL)
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck presented this item to the Commission referring to the packet
they had received and pointing out the "Model Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Conditional Use
Permit Ordinance ". She stated that the City Council requested the Planning Commission review
the packet.
Discussion was held by the Commissioners, who agreed that the "model" ordinance was too
restrictive, especially for a small city like Arroyo Grande. Inquiry was made if Planning
Director Liberto - Blanck knew of any city that had adopted a similar ordinance and she responded
several had, but they were mainly larger cities. Commissioner Soto said he felt most of potential
problems were handled through our conditional use permit procedure.
Commissioner Carr suggested this item be continued until input is received from the Police
Department. Planning Director Liberto - Blanck was asked to request that the Police Chief attend
the next meeting to discuss this item with the Planning Commissioners.
On a motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously
carried, it was agreed to continue this item to the regular meeting of October 18, 1994, at which
time either the Police Chief, or his designee could be in attendance.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - LETTER TO COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT REGARDING SUPPORT FOR REDUCTION OF SECOND UNIT SIZES
(AUTHORIZE CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN LETTER)
Planning Director Liberto- Blanck gave a brief summation of this item to the Commission,
referring to the proposed amended language to the County's Land Use Ordinance.
During the discussion, Commissioner Deviny stated that the FAX copy of the Ordinance
clarified the meaning and that the letter to be signed by the Chairperson should be changed to
incorporate reference to the proposed amended language to the County Land Use Ordinance.
On a motion by Commissioner Deviny, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously
carried, that the proposed letter reflect the conditions as outlined in the FAX copy of the
Ordinance and that Chairperson Keen be authorized to sign said letter.
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NON - PUBLIC HEARING - UPDATE ON LONG RANGE PLANNING PROJECTS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck advised the Commissioners of the recent Long Range Planning
Committee meeting. She mentioned that the Long Range Planning Committee is the steering
committee for the circulation and traffic improvement studies currently being prepared.
Commissioner Soto indicated that Alex Hinds, County Planning and Building Director, was at
the last meeting and gave an overview of County projects affecting Arroyo Grande.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) PAMPHLET (REVIEW AND COMMENT)
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck asked for comments on the CEQA pamphlet. Commissioner
Carr was concerned about the flow chart being across two panels and suggested the information
might be presented in prose form. Discussion continued on this aspect and a majority of the
Planning Commission agreed that the flow chart usage was easier for people to understand.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck will schedule it for the next City Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck reported on the Planning Commission Training Workshop held
on October 1, 1994, stating there were over forty attending. Positive comments of the
information presented were made by Chairperson Keen and Commissioner Carr. Chairperson
Keen also said that being able to meet and discuss various issues with other Planning
Commissioners in the area was extremely helpful.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck said they were already beginning to work on the next
workshop.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Keen noted that there was a FAX copy of the proposed amendment to the County
Land Use Ordinance from Alex Hinds, County Planning and Building Director, regarding
Second Unit sizes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Deviny,
seconded by Comrnissioner Carr, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45
P.M. to the regular meeting on October 18, 1994.
ATTEST:
Nancy Bro Commission Clerk