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ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 3, 1991
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Brandy
presiding. Present are Commissioners Boggess, Souza, Moore, Groves and Carr.
Commissioner Soto is absent. Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck and Current Planner
Spierling are also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1991
were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner
Boggess and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 91 -488, 295 ALDER STREET
(THE ALDER HOUSE), APPLIED FOR BY JO ANN BAZER AND VICTOR TOSE'.
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report, dated December 3, 1991, regarding the
project. He advised that the Alder House is a residential care facility that provides assisted
living for ambulatory senior citizens, noting that this use has been in operation for 13 -14 years.
He briefly described the existing facility and the 20 room expansion as proposed by the
applicants. He stated that the site is currently accessed through a circular, gravel driveway that
connected to Alder Street. No parking spaces are formally delineated, however there is room
for several cars to park in various locations on the site. Mr. Spierling further advised that
development of this project will necessitate removal of some fruit trees, juniper trees, two
eucalyptus trees and some of the Birch trees from the front yard. The large oak trees at the
back of the site will be saved and receive appropriate pruning and mulching.
He pointed out that the General Plan land use designation of the site is Senior Housing and,
within that designation, several types of senior housing are permitted, including; single family
attached, multiple family attached, mobile homes, and congregate or residential care facilities.
The applicants are proposing an expansion of a residential care facility.
The allowed density in the Senior Housing designation is 25 dwelling units per acre. The
applicants are proposing an expansion to 20 rooms. The site is 35,390 square feet. These
factors equate to a proposed density of 25 dwelling units per acre.
The Architectural Advisory committee reviewed this project on October 7, 1991, and
unanimously recommended approval of the project to the Planning Commission with the
condition that the applicant submit a fence design for review and approval prior to issuance of
building permits.
Also, Mr. Spierling advised that a traffic study was prepared to address possible impacts related
to development of this project. The traffic study indicated that this project would have a
negligible impact on traffic and circulation. This traffic study was referred to the Public Works
Department and the Parking and Traffic Commission for review and comment. The Parking and
Traffic Commission reviewed the study at their regular meeting of November 18, 1991. The
Commission felt that the study adequately addressed impacts and had no comments.
After review of the project, both the Architectural Advisory Committee and the Staff Advisory
Committee recommend that the Planning Commission approve the project, adopt a negative
declaration, instruct the Secretary to file a Notice of Determination, and approve the associated
architectural review.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 91 -488 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman
Brandy declared the hearing open.
Charles Rhia, Project Designer, briefly described the project. He stated they looked over the
conditions of approval and had no objections, with the exception of the requirement for a "door
ajar" alarm. He advised that this is an assisted living home and all of the people that are there
are ambulatory and, more than likely, they stay inside of the house. Jo Ann Bazer, one of the
applicants for the project, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. She advised that the
facility offers custodial type of care, and there are very few of the people that go outside and
walk.
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In response to the question on the requirement for the "door ajar" alarm, Mr. Spierling stated
that this condition was recommended by the Police Department, and the concern is that residents
sometimes leave without authorization, and it is the Police Department's feeling that this alarm
would alert the staff that people are out and around.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion regarding the requirement for a "door ajar" alarm, Mr. Spierling
suggested that if the Commission is concerned about this condition ( #39), the requirement could
be revised as follows:
"Prior to final occupancy, the applicants shall install a "Door Ajar" alarm on exterior doors that
shall terminate in the office and the staff lounge, or alternative as approved by the Chief of
Police."
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -1354
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -488 AND THE
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, TO ALLOW
FOR EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITY FROM 9 TO 20 ROOMS, APPLIED FOR BY JO
ANN BAZER AND VICTOR TOSE' AT 295 ALDER
STREET, AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A
NOTICE OF DETERMIINATION.
On motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Boggess, Souza, Moore, Groves, Carr and Chairman
Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Soto
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of December 1991 with the revision to
condition of approval number 39 as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 91 -491, 1167 GRAND
AVENUE (JOSEPH AND CHERIE WAIS.)
Mr. Spierling reviewed the staff report dated December 3, 1991. He advised that the site for
this project was used for single family residential purposes until late 1989. In February 1990,
Monarch Reality was granted a business license to operate from the site after installing a 3 -4
space parking lot and a drainage basin to accommodate the increased runoff. The reality office
recently vacated the property. The parking is sufficient for the size of the existing building.
The site is currently developed with a 600 square foot building and a 576 square foot covered
patio. No changes in landscaping, buildings, or other site features is proposed.
He stated that the applicants have proposed using the site for retail commercial use.
Specifically, they wish to sell fish and pond supplies, large aquariums, and Koi (a species of fish
typically used in large outdoor ponds). Fish and pond plants will located in 15 above - ground
ponds located in the back yard. The interior of the building will be used for sales of associated
merchandise, such as koi food, pond liners, garden supplies, house plants, fish medication,
pumps, filters, and similar products. The proposed use is in the retail commercial land use
category while previous uses were in the professional office and residential land use categories.
Because of the change in land use categories and since retail commercial uses are generally more
intensive than the previous uses a CUP was required to be filed.
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The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution
adopting a negative declaration, instructing the Secretary to file a Notice of Determination, and
approving CUP 90 -491 with the findings and subject to the recommended conditions of approval
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 91 -491 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman
Brandy declared the hearing open.
Joseph Wais, 300 Miller Way, applicant, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. He
stated he is in agreement with all of the recommended conditions. Leonard Lenger spoke in
favor of granting the use permit.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the hearing closed
and, after a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -1355
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -491, TO
ALLOW FOR RETAIL SALES OF KOI AND POND
SUPPLIES, APPLIED FOR BY JOSEPH AND CHERIE WAIS
AT 1167 GRAND AVENUE, AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY
TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMIINATION.
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Boggess, Souza, Moore, Groves, Carr and Chairman
Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Soto
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of December, 1991.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 91 -492. 1590 W. BRANCH
STREET (CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT /C. .1. ENTERPRISE.)
Mr. Spierling advised that since this project is within a Planned Development zone, the Planning
Commission will make a recommendation for approval or denial to the City Council. He stated
that the applicant is proposing construction of a play area at the existing Carl's Jr. restaurant at
1590 W. Branch Street. To construct the play area, approximately 260 square feet of
landscaping will be removed and replaced with a concrete slab. That area and an adjacent
concrete walk will be fenced with a steel tube fence painted to match the building to create the
play area. The size of the play area will be 21 feet by 28 feet or 588 square feet. A bicycle
rack will also have to be relocated to facilitate development of the play area. The play area will
be accessed by a new door in the front portion of the restaurant. The area will be exited by a
gate in the fence that leads to a walk, that leads to the parking lot.
Within the play area, the applicant will install a single manufactured, piece of playground
equipment. This equipment consists of tubes, bridges, a slide and a "ball pool ", all located
within a net - covered frame. The exterior dimensions of the equipment are 16.5 feet by 17.5 feet
by 8 feet tall. Since the play area is 21 feet by 28 feet, this will allow some space around the
sides of the equipment.
The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution
recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 91 -492 with the
findings and subject to the conditions listed in the staff report dated December 3, 1991.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 91 -492 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman
Brandy declared the hearing open.
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Tim Woodle, Architect and representative for the project, stated the applicants are in agreement
with the recommended conditions. He stated that this particular type of equipment was chosen
by the applicants based on safety factors.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the hearing closed.
There being no further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -1356
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -492, TO ALLOW FOR
INSTALLATION OF A PLAY AREA AT AN EXISTING
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, APPLIED FOR BY CARL'S
JR. RESTAURANT AT 1590 WEST BRANCH STREET.
On motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Boggess, Souza, Moore, Groves, Carr and Chairman
Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Soto
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of December, 1991.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2074, 250 AND 290
RIDGEVIEW WAY, 250 AND 290 RIDGEVIEW WAY (SALLY WHITE /ED
CHADWELL.)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed staff report dated December 3, 1991. The applicants have
proposed moving the lot line between Ms. White's property and Mr. Chadwell's property and
splitting Mr. Chadwell's property into two parcels. The proposed split will be in a flag lot
configuration with long driveways to Ridgeview Way. Mr. Spierling advised that there are
several major issues. The project needs high pressure water pressure service which is not
available at this time. The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan indicates that a
recreational trail should be provided up Ridgeview Way to the City Limits, which has not been
resolved. Also there is a discrepancy is the size of the proposed lots.
Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution denying
Tentative Tract 2074.
Chairman Brandy re- opened the public hearing.
Leonard Lenger, representative for Sally White, spoke in regards to the water elevation, flag
lots, and the trail plan.
Ed Chadwell, applicant, spoke in regards to flag lots, roads, water pressure, and the equestrian
easement.
Current Planner Spierling advised of several water booster systems which have been required
by the City with the development of subdivisions.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the hearing closed.
After further discussion, the Planning Commission decided to continue Tentative Tract 2074,
250 and 290 Ridgeview Way until February 18, 1992. The following action was taken:
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On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following roll .
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Boggess, Souza, Moore, Groves, Carr and Chairman
Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Soto
the foregoing project was continued to the regular Planning Commission meeting of February
18, 1992.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION OF NEON SIGNS
Director Liberto -Blanck reviewed staff report dated December 3, 1991, on neon signs. Liberto-
Blanck recommended that Planning Commission discuss and continue the item to December 17,
1991 instructing staff to return with a Resolution Interpreting when neon signs may be
considered and place the item on the City Council's next agenda as an informational item.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Carr,
and unanimously carried, the neon signs item was continued until December 17, 1991.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF ACCESS TO 221 E. BRANCH STREET (MARK
GODFREY)
Director Liberto -Blanck reviewed staff report dated December 3, 1991, regarding review of
access to 221 East Branch Street. Liberto -Blanck advised that staff is not aware of any problems
with the access. Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the report.
PLANNING DIRECTOR/PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
January 7, 1992 is tentatively scheduled for a joint meeting with Parking and Traffic
Commission. Also, a joint meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission in February.
Director Liberto -Blanck informed the Commissioners that Pearl Phinney will be retiring as
Planning Commission Secretary as of December 31, 1991.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05
P.M. on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commission Boggess and unanimously
carried.
ATTEST:
Dre Brandy, Chairm4f