PC Minutes 1992-04-21ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 21, 1992
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Brandy
presiding. Present are Commissioner Boggess, Souza, Groves, Soto, Carr, and Moore.
Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are also in
attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Correction made on the minutes of January 21, 1992, page 4, third line down, to read:
"unusual" instead of "usual ". Hearing no more additions or corrections, minutes of January 21,
1992, February 4, 1992, February 18, 1992, March 3, 1992, March 17, 1992, and March 31,
1992 were approved on motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and
unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - VIEWSHED REVIEW CASE NO. 92-36, 649 WOODLAND DRIVE,
APPLIED FOR BY MICHAEL AND MURIEL MARSALEK
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated April 21, 1992. The applicants
propose a 785 square foot, second story addition and a 552 square foot ground floor addition
to an existing 1241 square foot single story residence. He stated that the Staff Advisory
Committee recommend that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, take public
testimony, and take action on the project by minute motion. Attached to the staff report are
sample findings for approval and denial of the project, and conditions should the Planning
Commission wish to approve the project.
Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
Michael and Muriel Marsalek, applicants, spoke in favor of the project and answered questions
concerning the addition.
Charles Noziska, 653 Woodland Drive, Arroyo Grande, spoke against the project.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing
closed.
The Planning Commission recommended that condition #5 read: "All construction shall occur
between the hours of 7:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00
a.m on Saturday "; and under Findings for Approval #2 to read: "The proposed structure is
consistent with the established scale and the character of the neighborhood because several other
houses on the east side of Woodland Drive are of similar size and height. The proposed
structure will not unreasonably or unnecessarily affect views of surrounding properties".
On minute motion by Commissioner Carr to approve Viewshed Review Case 92 -36 with
modifications to condition #5, and an addition to #2 under findings for approval, seconded by
Commissioner Soto, and carried with a 5 to 2 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -493, 604 BENNETT
AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY CENTRAL COAST REFORMED CHURCH
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated April 21, 1992. The applicant
proposes construction of a new church steeple with a maximum height of 39 feet three (3)
inches. He stated that the Staff Advisory Committee recommend that the Planning Commission
adopt a resolution adopting a negative declaration, instructing the Clerk to file a Notice of
Determination, and approving Conditional Use Permit Case No. 91 -493 with the findings and
subject to the conditions of approval.
Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Stonehouse, 2207 N. Almond Lane, Santa Maria spoke in favor of the project.
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April 21, 1992
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing closed.
After a brief discussion the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1370
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91-493, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW CHURCH STEEPLE, APPLIED FOR BY CENTRAL
COAST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH AT 604
BENNETT AVENUE.
On motion by Commissioner Groves to adopt the resolution, seconded by Commissioner M
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Carr, Moore, Boggess, Groves and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Soto and Commissioner Souza
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NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM - TIME EXTENSION TENTATIVE TRACT 1401,
BETWEEN SOUTH HALCYON ROAD AND SOUTH ALPINE STREET, APPLIED FOR
BY JERREN E. JORGENSEN
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated April 21, 1992. He stated that the
Staff Advisory Committee recommend that the Planning Commission approve a one year time
extension for Tract 1401 subject to the attached finding and all the original conditions of
approval; and the approval of extension may be made by minute motion.
After a brief discussion, on minute motion by Commissioner Carr to grant a one year time
extension for Tract 1401, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried.
STAFF COMMENT
Ken Curtis, Pismo Beach Community Development Director briefed the Planning Commission
on the proposed Pismo Beach General Plan and draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
On minute motion by Commissioner Carr, authorizing Chairman Brandy to sign the Planning
Commission's recommendation to the City Council to apply for Proposition 116 funds for
bicycle and pedestrian trails, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20
P.M. on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously
carried.
ATTEST:
Drew randy, Chairman