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PC Minutes 1984-06-19ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION June 19, 1984 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Vice Chairman Moots presiding. Present are Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore and Olsen. Chairman Gerrish is absent. Planning Director Eisner is also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL There being no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meetings of May 15, 1984 and June 5, 1984 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried. COMMUNICATIONS Planning Director Eisner referred to the General Plan Amendment No. 84 -1, listed on the agenda as Item No. 2. He stated a letter had been received from the applicants' attorney requesting withdrawal of the matter, indicating that the applicants have come to the conclusion that it is not in their best interests to proceed with the General Plan Amendment at this time. Staff recommends that, by simple motion, the request for withdrawal be granted. On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, the request for withdrawal of General Plan Amendment No. 84 -1 was granted. Planning Director Eisner pointed out that copies of the proposed ordinance relating to the protection and preservation of landmark trees has been distributed to the Commission tonight and, if the Commission agrees, this matter will be placed on the Planning Commission agenda for the meeting of July 3, 1984. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Fischer, and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance was set for public hearing for the Planning Commission meeting of July 3, 1984. PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 84 -394, 301 FAIR OAKS AVENUE, IN THE "R -1" DISTRICT. (GEORGE BURT) Planning Director Eisner advised that the request is for a minor lot line adjustment for the purpose of acquiring a piece of property 18 ft. by 53•ft. in size (approximately 960 sq. ft.). He advised that the property now contains a structure which is to be removed. He noted that the lot line adjustment will leave the remaining lot at just over 7,000 sq. ft., which meets the requirements of the "R -1" District. Mr. Eisner advised that the requested lot line adjustment has been reviewed by both the Staff Advisory Committee and the Minor Subdivision Review Board, and is recommended for approval subject to Standard Conditions. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Lot Split Case No. 84 -394 had been duly published and property owners notified, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. There being no comments for or against the proposed lot split, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion, Lot Split Case No. 84- 394 was approved, on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 84 - 372, PROPOSED 12 UNIT OFFICE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, 133 BRIDGE ST., C -B -D DIST. (ELLSWORTH /MORS). Planning Director Eisner advised that this is a combined application; a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review for a 12 unit office condominium located on Bridge Street. The property is now occupied by a building that has been referred to as "The Tamale House ". The office units will range from 520 sq. ft. to 992 sq. ft. in size, with the majority being approximately 630 sq. ft. He noted that office uses in the Central Business District require 5 parking spaces for, each 1,000 sq. ft., and this project- would require 40 parking spaces; the applicant has provided 40 spaces - 28 standard and 12 compact spaces. Mr. Eisner advised that the project has been reviewed by both the Architectural Review Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee, and is recommended for approval subject to the Standard Conditions of the City, and the 5 special conditions listed in 103 'ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 -19 -84 Page 2 4 the staff report, dated June 19, 1984. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 84 -372 had been duly published and property owners notified,Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. Jim McGillis, owner of the property at 132 Bridge Street, stated he has talked to other property owners in the area, and they are pleased to see something like this proposal go in. Coker Ellsworth, 145 S. Halcyon Road, spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted, and breifly described some of the architectural features of the project and proposed landscaping to be done up to the creek. Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed use, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion regarding the architectural design of the proposed building, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -996 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 84 -372, APPLIED FOR BY ELLSWORTH /MORS DEV. CO. TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A 12 UNIT OFFICE CONDOMINIUM IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:. Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore, and Vice Chairman Moots NOES: Commissioner Olsen ABSENT: Chairman Gerrish The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of June 1984. After further discussion, Architectural Review Case No. 84 -312 was approved on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Carr, motion carried with one "no" vote. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE PTO. 84 -373, FRE$ STANDING, SIGN... OAK PARK PLAZA, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DIST. (ARROYO GRANDZ INVESTMENT CO.) Planning Director Eisner reviewed that this is a request for a free standing sign for the Oak Park Plaza Shopping Center. He pointed out that the "P -D" Zone provides no standards for signs, however, the general requirements within the Zoning Ordinance are 30 ft. maximum height, 150 sq. ft. per face, 300 sq. ft. maximum. Mr. Eisner called the Commission's attention to some errors in the staff report relative to sign dimensions. He noted that the combined size of the sign and reader board is 342 sq. ft. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Use Permit Case No.84 -373 had been duly published and property owners notified, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. Mr. Jim Wood, Koenig -Wood Development Co., applicants for the sign, spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. He advised that the purpose of the sign, basically, is to identify the center as the "Oak Park Plaza Shopping Center ". He briefly described the proposed sign, noting that the reader board is designed for promotional type advertising and also tenant advertising for the small tenant. Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed use, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed. Planning Director Eisner commented that, if the Use Permit is granted, one of the conditions would be that the landscaping plan be subject to the approval of the Parks and Recreation Director. After discussion, it was the consensus of ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 -19 -84 Page the Commission that the overall total size be within 300 feet and, after further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -997 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 84 -373, APPLIED FOR BY ARROYO GRANDE INVESTMENT CO. FOR A FREE STANDING SIGN IN THE OAK PARK PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, IN THE "P -D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. On motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner'Olsen, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore and Olsen NOES: None ABSTAIN: Vice Chairman Moots ABSENT: Chairman Gerrish The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of June 1984. PUBLIC BEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 84 -374, WELDING AND TRAILER REPAIR, 101, TRAFFIC WAY. "H -S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT. (C, k T WELDING). Planning Director Eisner advised that a trailer repair facility in the Highway Service District is a permitted use subject to the issuance of a Use Permit. He stated that the proposed location was previously used as a radiator repair shop. There is an existing building on the site measuring 22' x 42', which will be used for the proposed repair activities. He further advised that adequate parking is available on the site, although the spaces are not presently marked. Mr. Eisner commented that the application has been reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee and is recommended for approval subject to Standard Conditions of the City, and the 6 special conditions listed in the staff report, dated June 19, 1984. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 84 -374 had been duly published and property owner notified, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. Tim Cole, 525 Sheehy Road, Nipomo, applicant, spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. Mr. Cole stated they plan to do some general clean up, painting, planting, etc., however, they would not be able to do the paving, installation of sidewalks, etc. until after they have been in there for awhile and can get a foothold in there. Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed. Planning Director Eisner advised the Commission that, if they are in favor of granting the Use Permit, he would suggest that it be granted for a period of six months and, at that time, it would come back to them for review and renewal. Commissioner Carr stated he is concerned about traffic problems that may be created there, however, he would go along with a six month review period to make sure that all of the conditions as listed in the staff report are completed. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to approve the Use Permit for a period of six months, subject to the 6 conditions listed in the staff report, and amending Condition No. 4 to be completed at the end of the six months. RESOLUTION NO. 84-998 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 84 -374, APPLIED FOR BY C & T WELDING FOR A TRAILER REPAIR FACILITY AT 101 TRAFFIC WAY IN THE HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. 3 105 106 ' ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 -19 -84 Page 4 On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore, Olsen and Vice Chairman Moots NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gerrish The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of June 1984. Planning Director Eisner noted that this matter is finaled with the Planning Commission unless appealed within 10 days. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, ARTICLE 26, "OFF- STREET PARKING REOUIREMENTS ". Planning Director Eisner briefly reviewed the proposed changes in the "Off- Street Parking Requirement ", noting that the changes have been underlined in the draft.. He emphasized that there were two specific areas where the language has been adjusted; one having to do with restaurants, and the second having to do with places of public assembly. All of the rest of the standards are . felt to be in tune with the requirements of other cities. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment had been duly published and posted, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. Jim McGillis, 132-Bridge Street, commented regarding required depth of parking spaces. Hearing no further. comments for or against the proposed ordinance amendment, Vice Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed.. After discussion, the following additions or deletions were approved by the Commission in addition to those changes recommended by staff: Single - family homes 2 garages, e- ea-Epe ts with doors per unit; Lodges, clubs, eeppapaRty eemters, Churches, chapels and mortuaries Automotive sales and service, including used car lots, and automotive, farm equip- ment, and boat sales and service 1 parking space for each 25 square ;feet of public assembly area of the largest room of the - facility; 1 space for each new ear sales employee on the largest shift, plus 2 spaces for each working or labor bay; 1 Sever- eaens 1- garage 7- earpert7- er- epem- spaee -fer prej.eets eae�i 4 mmits; glt�s l spaee - €e - eaeti administratve There being no further discussion regarding the proposed amendment, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -999 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE. CITY OF ARROYO_GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF .ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, ARTICLE 26, "OFF- STREET PARKING REOUIREMENTS ". 1 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 -19 -84 Page 5 10'7 On motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore, Olsen and Vice Chairman Moots NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gerrish The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of June 1984. PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT NO. 1132. "RANCHO GRANDE ". (GARING, TAYLOR .& ASSOC., AGENTS FOR OTTSE, INC.). Planning Director Eisner advised that the reason for the delay on this matter is that the applicants are still in negotiations over how to deal with the high pressure gas lines that run through the property and, therefore, it is requested that this matter be continued to the July 17th Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairman Moots at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST: .v.ay ""kcol c%. Secretary Vice Chairman