PC Minutes 1992-07-0730
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
July 7, 1992
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Brandy
presiding. Present are Commissioner Souza, Soto, Carr, Groves, Moore, and Tappan. Planning
Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are also in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hearing no additions or corrections, minutes of June 2, 1992 were approved on motion by
Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Brandy opened nominations for Planning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Soto
nominated Drew Brandy for Chairman. Motion seconded by Commissioner Souza. Hearing no
other nominations, Commissioner Soto moved that nominations be closed, seconded by
Commissioner Souza, and a unanimously vote was cast for Drew Brandy as Planning
Commission Chairman for the fiscal year 1992 -93.
Chairman Brandy opened nominations for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Soto nominated
Robert Carr for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Chairman
Brandy. Hearing no further nominations, Commissioner Souza moved that nominations be
closed, seconded by Chairman Brandy, and a unanimously vote was cast for Robert Carr as
Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for the fiscal year 1992 -93.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 92 -164, 121 POOLE STREET, APPLIED
FOR BY EARL PATTON
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Commissioners Souza and Soto stepped down. Current
Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated July 7, 1992. The applicant proposes a
variance to allow a reduction in size of an open parking space adjacent to a wall or fence in the
MF zone, from 11 feet to ten feet, two inches (10' -2 "). The Staff Advisory Committee recom-
mends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Variance Case No. 92 -164.
Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing closed.
After a brief Discussion the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1376
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 92 -164,
APPLIED FOR BY EARL PATTON AT 121 POOLE STREET, VARIANCE
TO ALLOW REDUCTION IN SIZE OF AN OPEN PARKING SPACE
ADJACENT TO A WALL OR FENCE IN THE MF ZONE
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Carr,_Moore, Groves, Tappan, and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Soto and Souza
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of July, 1992.
PUBLIC IIEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -500, 401 GRAND
AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY VARIETY MOTORS
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Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated July 7, 1992. He stated the
applicant proposes to expand an existing used car sales lot onto the adjacent property previously
occupied by the fast food restaurant; remodel the interior of the old restaurant to make it into
an office, and leaving the property as it exists; and that the applicant is willing to make
improvement required by City Codes. The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the
Planning Commission open the public hearing and accept public testimony; discuss the project
and to provide direction to staff and /or applicant; and continue the public hearing to a date
uncertain and direct staff to re- advertize the project and the environmental determination.
Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
Wayne Meadows, applicant, spoke in favor of project, and agreed with a 40' apron on the
easterly driveway.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing
closed.
The Planning Commission discussed the easterly and westerly driveway pattern, possible U -turn
sign and recommended that the applicant return to the Commission with a sign application and
variance.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Groves to continue Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 92 -500, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -501 AND
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, 840 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLIED FOR
BY ROGER FULLER
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Commissioner Carr stepped down. Current Planner
Spierling reviewed the staff report dated July 7, 1992. The applicant is proposing construction
of a 665 square foot second residential unit over an existing garage with a maximum proposed
height of 21.5 feet. The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission
adopt a resolution which approves the Conditional Use Permit and associated Architectural
Review subject to the findings and conditions of approval; adopt a Negative Declaration; and
instruct the secretary to file a Notice of Determination. An Alternative for the Planning
Commission could be to direct the applicant to locate the second residential unit elsewhere on
the property.
Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
Roger Fuller, applicant; Art Copeland, 856 Farroll Avenue; Mrs. Copeland, and Dixie Royer,
515 Woodland Drive, spoke in favor of the project.
Dick and Betty Grantham, 505 Woodland Drive; George Hilton, 536 Woodland Drive; Jerry and
Anita Martin, 514 Woodland Drive; Regina Austin, 509 Woodland Drive; Melvin John, 835
Olive Street; Verna Murray, 518 Murray; Patricia Brenner, 509 Woodland Drive, spoke against
project.
The Planning Commission recommended adding an amendment to the conditions of approval of
the resolution, as to read: Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant will work with
the Parks and Recreation Director in planting trees between the building and the set back in
order to minimize the visual impact of the neighbors.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing
closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1377
THE RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITT
CASE NO. 92-501 AND ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT OVER AN
EXISTING GARAGE, APPLIED FOR BY ROGER FULLER AT 840
FARROLL AVENUE; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
INSTRUCTING THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION
On motion by Commissioner Groves, seconded by Soto, and by the following roll call vote, to
wit:
AYES: Commissioners Groves, Soto, Souza, Tappan, and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Carr and Moore
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of July, 1992.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89 -459 ANNUAL REVIEW,
1220 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated July 7, 1992. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission instruct the applicant to return next June for another annual review.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto to extend Conditional Use Permit to
June 1993, seconded by Commissioner Carr and unanimously carried.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90 -480 ANNUAL REVIEW,
216 OAK STREET, APPLIED FOR BY MICHAEL AND JOYCE MILLER -
MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated July 7, 1992. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission instruct the applicant to return next June for another annual review.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto to extend Conditional Use Permit to
June 1993, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried.
PLANNING DIRECTOR ITEMS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck spoke on the Economic Development Committee meeting of
June 29, 1992, and the plan to take the Bike and Pedestrian application Prop 116 to the City
Council on July 28, 1992.
CANCELLATION OF JULY 21, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
On motion by Commissioner Soto to cancel July 21, 1992 Planning Commission meeting,
seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
on motion by Commissioner Groves, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously
carried.
ATTEST
Mona L. Prelesnik, Commission Clerk Drew i3randy, Chairm