PC Minutes 1981-11-03380
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
November 3, 1981
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with
Chairman Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Benhardt, Cole, Moots,
Pilkington, Saruwatari and Sebastian.
On motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Pilkington,
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to the new City Council
Chambers. The meeting was reconvened with all Commissioners present as
reported on roll call.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 20, 1981 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner
Cole, seconded by Commissioner Sebastian, and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 81 -82, REQUEST TO ERECT A 4 FT. CHAIN LINK
FENCE ALONG THE FRONT AND SIDE PROPERTY LINE, 751 SO. ELM STREET IN AN "2 -1"
DISTRICT. (VELMA CARNATE).
Planning Director Hays advised that the applicant has applied for a
Variance from the 3 ft. height limitation in the front yard setback to
construct a 4 ft. high chain link fence around her front yard. He further
advised that the applicant has a State licensed day care center, and she
feels that a 3 ft. fence is not adequate to confine the children to her
yard.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Hays that public hearing for
Variance Case No. 81 -82 had been duly published, posted and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Upon hearing no
comments for or against the proposed Variance, Chairman Gerrish declared
the hearing closed.
Commissioner Sebastian inquired if the day care center is compatible
with the "R -1" Zoning. Planning Director Hays advised he had discussed
the matter with the City Attorney, and was advised that Mrs.Carnate has a
legal right to have a day care center in the "R -1" District
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -873 V
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A VARIANCE, CASE NO.
81 -82.
On motion by Commissioner Sebastian, seconded by Commissioner Cole,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Cole, Moots, Pilkington,
Saruwatari, Sebastian and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of November 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING, VARIANCE CASE NO. 81 -83, REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN 8 FT. CHAIN
LINK FENCE INSTEAD OF A 6 FT. FENCE FOR SECURITY REASONS IN AN "H -S" DISTRICT,
141 SO. ELM STREET. (GARING, TAYLOR & ASSOC).
Planning Director Hays advised that the applicants are requesting a
Variance of the height limitation of a fence from the 6 ft. maximum to 8 ft.
The proposed fence is chain link and the applicants feel that a higher
fence is desirable for security reasons. He further advised that the fence
area is located at the rear of the property and it does not appear that such
a fence would create a visual problem to the surrounding uses.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Hays that public hearing for
Variance Case No. 81 -83 had been duly published, posted and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Jim Garing, 141 S. Elm Street, applicant for the Variance,.spoke in
favor of the Variance being granted. He stated that they would like to
park cars in the back, however, because of the continual vandalism problem,
they cannot at this time. He further advised that the new fence would
tie in with the carport area.
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ATTEST:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -874 V
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE,
CASE NO. 81 -83.
On motion by Commissioner Sebastian, seconded by Commissioner Moots,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
Commissioners Benhardt, Cole, Moots, Pilkington,
Saruwatari, Sebastian and Chairman Gerrish
None
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the C.mmission the meeting was
adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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Upon hearing no further discussion for or against the proposed Variance,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed, and the following action was
taken:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of November 1981.
CONTINUATION (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 81 -369, 261 JAMES
WAY. (HARRY VOAKES).
Planning Director Hays reviewed that at the Planning Commission's last
meeting this matter was presented and Commissioner Sebastian indicated he had
some concerns over the flag access and the topography, and whether or not
17 ft. 2 in. was adequate to get up to that lot considering the grading, etc.
Mr. Hays referred to the memo from Public Works Director Karp, dated October
30, 1981, recommending approval of the split as previously conditioned. Mr.
Hays stated that he and Mr. Karp looked at the site, and it was Mr. Karp's
feeling that they could lay the access road on that grade without having to
make any cuts and it would be satisfactory. Commissioner Sebastian stated,
in his opinion, gradients should have been shot and cross sections drawn to
assure the proper slopes so that future owners don't get into an unsatisfactory
situation with driveway slopes.
COMMISSIONER SEBASTIAN REQUESTED THAT HE BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AND IS NOW
ABSENT.
Planning Director Hays advised that the slope is close to 20% if these
are actual grades. He further stated that Public Works Director Karp felt that
the lot could be constructed without making any cuts.
There being no further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole;
seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, Lot Split Case No.
81 -369 was approved subject- to .the8_coridifions3listed in Minor Subdivision
Committee Action, dated October 14, 1981.
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