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PC Minutes 1988-08-16470 Arroyo Grande Planning Can fission August 16, 1988 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Soto presiding. Present are Commissioners Olsen, Moore, Scott and Boggess. Corrmissioners Flores and Gerrish are absent. Planning Director Liberto- Blanck and Current Planner Paul Lanning are also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL Hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5,1988 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried. ELECI1ON OF OFFICERS Chairman Soto continued this item to a meeting when a full Corrrnission is present. PUBLIC HEARING - VIEWSHED REVIEW PERMIT NO. 88-02, 1365 HILLCRFST DRIVE. ( SYLVIA BURSINGER/JOEL MEDINGER). Current Planner Lanning reviewed that the applicants are proposing additions to their home at 1365 Hillcrest Drive totaling 538 square feet. He stated that according to the set of plans submitted, 257 square feet are on the ground floor and 281 square feet are on the second story. The proposed addition will, at its highest peak, be seventeen feet (17') above the high point of the building pad. Mr. Lanning noted that inspection of the area by staff revealed significant views to the north and northwest. However, the steepness of the terrain sloping from south to north and design of the additions appears not to greatly diminsh views from surrounding properties. He pointed out that the applicant has supplied staff with four letters from residents of the area who indicated they reviewed the design plans and their viewsheds will not be disturbed. Mr. Lanning pointed out that since the proposed addition will not be higher than the home to the west, it appears to be consistent with the intent of the R -1 -D zoning and the Viewshed Review Ordinance, and staff feels it is reasonable to approve this project. With regard to environmental concerns, Mr. Lanning advised that the proposed addition is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, per Section 15301(e)2 (exemption of additions to existing structures). Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Viewshed Review Permit No. 88 -02 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Soto declared the hearing open. Hearing no comments for or against the proposed Viewshed Review Permit, Chairman Soto declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1196 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VIEWSHED REVIEW PERMIT NO. 88-02, APPLIED FOR BY SYLVIA BURSINGER AND JOEL MEDINGER AT 1365 HILL CRFST DRIVE. On motion by Canrnlssioner Boggess, seconded by Carmissioner Scott, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Cammissioners Olsen, Moore, Scott, Boggess and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Flores and Gerrish the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of August 1988. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-441/LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 88-462 (REVERSION TO ACREAGE), 345 SO. HALCYON ROAD. (ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL). Current Planner Lanning reviewed the staff report dated August 16, 1988, covering each item individually. He stated that the applicants have sane problems regarding the intersection improvements as they do not feel the burden of the cost should fall entirely on them. Mr. Lanning reviewed access, setbacks, parking and traffic, building height, landscaping and architecture. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Use Permit Case 88- 441 and Lot Split Case 88-462 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Soto declared the hearing open. Dick Woolslayer, Executive Director of the Hospital, gave a brief presentation of the proposal. He stated there are two areas of concern they would like to address. One is the requirement to provide stamped or scored concrete paving. He pointed out that this requirement could cause a great deal of discomfort to the discharged patients in wheelchairs. Also, he stated they are concerned about the request that the hospital provide improvements at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Halcyon Arroyo Grande Planning Coomisslay 8 -16-88 Page 2 Road, which could cost between $35,000 and $40,000. Mr. Jaffey, Architect for the project, presented sane additional materials and referred to the overall site plan. Mr. Jaffey presented a model of the proposed addition, pointing out the small area that would protrude above the 30 ft. height limit. Clifford Parsons, 653 Cerro Vista Circle, asked where the expansion would be located in relation to his back fence; Cole Johnson, 839 Fair Oaks Avenue, stated he lives across from the Fair Oaks access driveway and he is concerned about getting the brunt of the traffic and noise. Harriet Schragger, 755 Dodson Way, disapproved of the proposal stating it will ruin the residential nature of the neighborhood. Sylvia Lyons, 403 So. Halcyon Road, stated she is concerned about increased traffic and noise. Mr. Jaffey spoke regarding neighbor's concerns. He stated that this is a replacement project; an additional 8 bed ICU will be built, however, it is not yet known what will ultimately be done with the old ICU unit as it relates to additional beds. He pointed out there will be a greater number of parking spaces available, and the traffic for the emergency area will be relocated to Halcyon Road. Also, there will be through circulation to Halcyon Road and, therefore, there will be more ways of getting in and out of the site. Hearing no further cormments for or against the proposal, Chairman Soto declared the hearing closed. Commissioner Olsen spoke regarding the need for additional parking. She stated they are doubling the space, and perhaps adding additional beds and employees, but only adding 86 more parking spaces. Mr. Woolsayer stated this is the first they have heard about the reduced parking stall sizes, and they will be looking to develop additional parking spaces. Chairman Soto stated he would like to see sane of that space used to provide a noise barrier for sane of the neighbors. Commissioner Scott stated, in his opinion, they have done a good job with the design of the project. Commissioner Olsen stated she has no objection at all to the request for height. Chairman Soto thanked the hospital for all of the good things they do for the community. Lot Split Case 88 -462. Item #2 under "Public Works Conditions" was amended requiring that staff work with the applicant regarding these issues. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1197 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE C1TY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 88-462 (REVERSION TO ACREAGE) 345 SO. HALCYON ROAD (AMERICAN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL/ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. On motion by Cam issioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Olsen, Moore, Scott, Boggess and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Comdssioners Flores and Gerrish the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of August 1988. Conditional Use Permit 88-441. Item #15 was modifed stipulating that staff work with the applicants regarding the requirement for textured paving. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1198 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE C1TY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -441, APPLIED FOR BY AMERICAN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, AT 345 SO. HALCYON ROAD, TO EXCEED THE BUILDING HEIGHT RESTRICTION. On motion by Cam» ssioner Olsen, seconded by Camnissioner Scott, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Olsen, Moore, Scott, Boggess and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Flores and Gerrish the foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day of August 1988. 471 472 Arroyo Grande Pkuming Common, 8 -16-88 Page 3 Architec urel Review Case 87 -402. On motion by Commissloner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case 87 -402 was approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-442, REQUEST TO EXCEED BUILDING HEIGHT RESTRICTION, WEST BRANCH STREET AND MASON STREET, BROOKSIDE MARKETPLACE. (J SC LAR1/E. C. LOOMIS). Current Planner Lansing advised that the applicants are requesting architectural approval and a conditional use permit to allow portions of the proposed buildings to exceed the thirty foot height limit. He stated that the overall design and layout of the project is largely similar to what the Planning Conmission has seen before with some minor modifications. He pointed out that Buildings C and D are approximately 34 feet in height to the top of the parapet. The tower element at the east end of Building C is approximately 38 feet in height. Mr. Lansing stated it is staff's opinion that the increase in height is not significant and is serving to provide for architectural interest and to screen mechanical equipment. It does not provide additional floor space and, therefore, staff believes the request to be reasonable. Mr. Lanning stated that the Staff Advisory Crnmittee reviewed the proposal and recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution approving the conditional use permit to exceed the height limit subject to the listed findings and conditions of approvaL Also, staff recommends that the Commission conduct architectural review of the proposed project and approve, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 88-442 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Soto declared the hearing open. Randy Poltl, representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the use permit being granted, and briefly reviewed the project. Ernest Salina, 435 Le Point Street, stated in his opinion, the project has been well presented and will be a welcome improvement for Arroyo Grande. Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed use permit, Chairman Soto declared the hearing closed. Commissioner Olsen commented, in her opinion, this project is going to be an asset to Arroyo Grande. Commissioner Scott stated he feels the applicants have done a fine job in designing and presenting the project. Chapman Soto stated he is in favor of the entire project and the applicants have proven that they are willing to work with staff and the Commission. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1199 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -442, TO EXCEED BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE MAR E'IPLACE, TO BE LOCATED IN AN AREA BOUNDED BY MASON STREET AND CROWN TERRACE, BRANCH STREET AND LE POINT STREET, APPLIED FOR BY J. SCOLARI AND E. C. LOOMIS. On motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Olsen, Moore, Scott, Boggess and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Carmissioners Flores and Boggess the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of August 1988. Architectural Review Case 88 -415. After further discussion, Architectural Review Case No. 88 -415 was approved as submitted on notion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING - REVISE ARTICLE 41 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE DEALING WITH THE VIEWSHED REVIEW PERMIT PROCESS. Planning Director Liberto-Blanck stated when the implementation of the Viewshed Review Permit Process began, City staff and officials began receiving canplaints that the process is too detailed for sane second story additions, and the City Council directed staff to look into methods of revising the procedure to take into account minor projects. She outlined three alternatives that could be implemented. Arroyo Grande Placing Connission, 8 -16-88 Page 4 After review of the alternatives outlined in the staff report dated August 16, 1988, it was the consensus of the Commission that Alternative #3 would be most suitable for minor projects. Planning Director Llberto-Blanck recommended that the item be continued to the meeting of September 4,1988 to allow staff time to write an amended ordinance. On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried, the matter was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 4, 1988. PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT/DISCUSSION Planning Director Liberto- Blanck advised the Cc/mission that the Planning Network will begin work on the General Plan update in the very near future. She stated that they will be looking at the entire city and updating many areas of the City. Ms. Liberto-Blanck gave a brief status report on the Village parking needs, commenting that the Downtown Parking Advisory Board has been meeting on the matter and are endeavoring to provide additional parking behind the Council Chambers for the Village area. ADJOURNNDBNT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. on motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried. 473