PC Minutes 1988-08-02Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
August 2, 1988
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Soto presiding. Present
are Commissioners Moore, Flores, Boggess, and Olsen. Commissioners Scott and Gerrish are absent.
Planning Director Liberto- Blanck and Current Planner Lanning are also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Bearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 21, 1988
were approved as submitted, on motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Corrrr dssioner Boggess, and
unanimously carried.
COMMISSIONER SCOTT ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION AND IS
NOW PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-439, PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM, 1450 W.
BRANCH STREET. (OAK PARK HOME DESIGN CENTER).
Current Planner Lanning reviewed the staff report dated August 2,1988. He noted the request is for a
planned sign program for the home design center that was approved by the Planning Commission in June
of last year. The home design and furnishing center currently has two tenants; Armador's Fine
Furniture and Phillips Window, Wall and Floor Coverings. He commented that additional space is
available for a third tenant or expansion of one of the existing tenants.
Mr. Lanning advised that the proposed sign program calls for two identification signs for each of the
proposed businesses with sign area set aside for the future third tenant. The proposed signs would be
located on the south side of the building (along W. Branch Street) and on the vest side of the building
(facing out towards the K -Mart center and Pismo Beach). The signs along the west side of the building
will be 32 inches by 13 feet in size ( approximatey 34.5 square feet) each. The combined square feet of
the three signs is approximately 104 square feet. This is within the amount of signage allowed by the
code for the amount of building frontage along this elevation. He noted that the signs along W.
Branch Street (south side of the building) will be 3 feet by 16 feet in size (48 square feet) for a total of
144 square feet of sign area, which is within the limits set by the sign ordinance.
Mr. Lanning pointed out that the location of the signs along the south side of the building appears to
conflict with the requirements of the sign ordinance, in that it states that only frontages with a public
entrance shall be considered when calculating frontage for the purpose of determining sign area. He
noted that there is no public entrance along the south side of the building, however, this section
appears to conflict with the definition for site frontage and building frontage (Section 9- 4.2407 B 4),
whirl does not include the clause relating to public entrances. It is not known whether the intention
of the writers of the ordinance was to have a separate standard for planned sign programs or whether it
is an internal conflict with the sign ordinance. If the planned sign program is under a stricter standard
regarding public entrances, it is not clear why this was considered significant. Mr. Lanning stated that
staff is requesting at the Planning Commission provide an interpretation of this section and provide
policy direction to staff.
Upon being assured by the Planning Carrnssion Secretary that public hearing for Use Permit Case No.
88 -439 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Soto declared the hearing open.
Joe Guillia, employee of Bonita Hanes, spoke representing the applicant. He presented sane
renderings showing how the signs would look on the building. He pointed out that the south elevation
of the building has a door that currently is not public, but is for fire access. He stated there is a
vacant wall facing West Branch Street, and they propose to install the sign facing West Branch Street.
He further stated that they do not propose to have a free standing sign on the site.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed use permit, Chairman Soto declared the
hearing closed.
Chairman Soto stated he prefers having the sign on the building versus one on a post in front of the
building. Mr. Lanning advised that there is a section in the Sign Ordinance that allows the Planning
Carrnission to make a finding that the proposal is within the intent of the ordinance. He also noted
that this is in a Planned Development area, and the Planning Commission will be making a
recoirnnendation to the City Council.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
COMMISSIONER MOORE ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION AND IS
NOW PRESENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-1194
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -439, APPLIED FOR BY OAK
PARK HOME DESIGN CENTER, 1450 W. BRANCH STREET
FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
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On motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Camnssioner Flores, and by the following roll call vote,
to wit:
AYES: Conrnissioners Flores, Boggess, Olsen, Scott and Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Camvssioner Moore
ABSENT: Carmissioner Gerrish
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day of August 1988.
PUBLIC BEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1624, 310 SO. HALCYON ROAD,
SUBDIVISION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROJECT FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES.
(SOUTH HALCYON PROJECT, A CALIFORNIA LTD. PARTNERSHIP).
Current Planner Lanning reviewed the staff report dated July 26, 1988. He pointed that the purpose
of the one lot subdivision is for conclondnium purposes. The proposal will readi ir' Eight air space
condominium offices and a conmon area. He stated the final map will simply show a one lot tract: as is
crstc.rary for this type of project. There will be no change to the existing project or parcel
boundaries as a result of the proposed map, other than the change in the method of ownership. He
further advised that the requirement for C.C. & R.'s is merely to govern the maintenance of connon
areas, utilities, access, etc.
Upon being assured by the Planning Cannission Secretary that public hearing for Tentative Tract Map
No. 1624 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Soto declared the hearing
open.
Terry Ortin, Westland Engineering, stated he represents the applicants in this request and would be
happy to answer any questions the Connvssion aright have.
Hearing no further conn;ents fiat tile fa_c'ierice for or against the tentative truet nap, Chaiur an f.`o1c:
declared the hearing clued.
Chairman Soto carmented that the parking requirements remain the same, and the proposal is consistent
with several other projects in the community.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1195
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 1624, A NINE (9) LOT SUBDIVISION FOR
COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS, 310 SO. HALCYON ROAD.
(SOUTH HALCYON PROJECT).
on motion by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Corrn issioner Olsen, and by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Flores, Boggess, Olsen, Scott and Chairman
Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Conmissioner Gerrish
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day of August 1988.
REQU11f FOR TIME EXTENSION - LOT SPIZT CASE NO. 84-401, JAMES WAY AND TALLY HO
ROAD (JEFFREY CARRITHERS).
Current Planner Lanning reviewed the staff report, dated July 28, 1.988. Fe pointed out that the map
was originally approved by the Planning Camussion on July 16, 1985 subject to 7 conditions. At the
meeting of July 7, 1987 the Planning Carrrrission approved a one year extension of the nap, subject to
the original conditions.
Mr. Lanning stated there is one additional item that was brought up by the Public Works Department
regarding the status of the public in provements; namely the widening of James Way. They have
indicated they would like an additional condition placed on the map requiring the applicant to lave all
public improvements installed prior to October 30, 1988. Mr. Lanning stated this condition was
discussed with the applicant before the meeting and he indicated he would not have a probleni with tl.e
additional condition.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and
unal yin ously carried, a one (1) year time extension was granted on Lot Split Case No. 84 -401, subject to
the previously approved conditions and the following added condition:
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1. Applicant to have all required public improvements installed prior to October 30, 1988.
PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT/DISCUSSION
Planning Director Liberto- Blanck briefly discussed the scheduled joint meeting with the Pismo Beach
Planning Commission on August 17, 1988 to discuss Pismo Beach's proposal for the realignment of West
Branch Street.
Also, for the Camnission's information, Ms. Liberto- Blanck advised that the CEQA guidelines are being
updated and will be forwarded to the Con mission in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at
8:30 P.M.
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