PC Minutes 1980-12-16278
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
December 16, 1980
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gorsline presiding. Present are Commissioners Gerrish, Fischer, Moots and
Sebastian. Commissioners Cole and Pilkington are absent. Planning Director
Castro is also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion by Commissioner Sebastian, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1980 were
approved as prepared.
LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 80 -342, 876 OLIVE STREET. (FRY)
Planning Director Castro referred to the staff report, dated December 10, 1980,
noting that it was brought to his attention that under the accessory uses of the
ordinance, garage areas may be permitted within 5 ft. of the rear lot line, and
therefore, the staff recommendation that the rear lot line be adjusted should be
amended at this time. He stated that staff recommends approval subject to the
standard conditions, including drainage plans shall be provided for the approval
of the Public Works Department and, if any off site improvements are required,
they be as directed by the Public Works Department.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by
Commissioner Sebastian, and unanimously carried, Lot Split Case 80-342
approved subject to the conditions noted above.
Request for Negative Declaration. After a brief review of the Request for
Negative Declaration on Lot Split Case No. 80 -342, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -791 EIR
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT DECLARATION.
On motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Gerrish, Fischer, Moots, Sebastian and
Chairman Gorsline
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Pilkington
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of December 1980.
LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 80 -343, CHILTON STREET. (RYZNER /HILL).
Planning Director Castro pointed out that staff is still in the process of
developing the policy standards for lot splits of up to four lots, and they
propose to bring that information before the Planning Commission at their meeting
of January 6th. With regard to the subject application, Mr. Castro advised that
the concerns he had expressed in the staff report, dated December 10, 1980, were
primarily with grading, in that no information has been provided regarding the
proposed lot and the result of the end product in terms of lot lines. He stated
it also appears that, because of the slope, in order to make any livable rear
yard space, it may entail additional grading. Mr. Castro further advised that
he has discussed the matter with the petitioner and his agent, and advised them
that since the submittal of their petition, the Commission has noted their con-
cerns regarding driveway easements, and that matter will be addressed at the
next regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Sebastian commented that under the Subdivision Map Act, if
the cross slopes exceed 20 %, then the lot size requirement is 20,000 square feet,
and if there is not a 20% cross slope condition, then the requirement is 10,000
square feet. He further noted that on a dedicated road, there is a question as
to whether than can be just an easement, or if it has to be subtracted from the
parcel. He further stated that the soils are very erosive in that area and
there potentially is a need for pre- planned retaining systems in order to provide
proper lot utilization even for 3 lots, but it doesn't look very favorable right
now for 4 lots. Commissioner Moots stated he is concerned about the slope and
also how much street will be required for a private drive.
After further discussion, the matter was continued to the next regular meet-
ing of January 6, 1981 on motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner
Sebastian, and unanimously carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION REZONING CASE NO. 80 -147, LOT 6, TRACT 604, OAK PARK
ACRES, FROM "C -N" DISTRICT TO "A" DISTRICT OR SUCH OTHER DISTRICT DEEMED ADVISABLE
BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Planning. Director Castro advised that the Council had concurred with the
Commission's recommendation that Lots 1 and 2 be rezoned from the "H -S" District
to the "C -N" District and, in reviewing Ordinance 140 C.S., it does note that
the densities for Oak Park Acres cannot exceed its present approval of 304 + units,
which leaves rew options as far as what other uses can be designated for the
property.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Castro that public hearing for Re-
zoning Case No. 80 -147 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified,
Chairman Gorsline declared the hearing open.
Rueben Kvidt, Oak Park Acres, advised the Commission that they have no real
plans for the property in question, although there are several possibilities
under discussion, however, right now he feels that the "H -S" District as a hold-
ing zone with a specific plan with specific uses to be considered by the Commission
and Council would be satisfactory.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed rezoning,
Chairman Gorsline declared the hearing closed.
Planning Director Castro pointed out that the Commission is not only con-
sidering a rezoning of Lot 6 of Oak Park Acres, but are requesting a modification
of the uses previously described in Ordinance 140 C.S. He advised that the Com-
mission could retain the "C -N" District and recommend to the City Council that the
previous uses noted in Ordinance 140 C.S., Parcel 6, be deleted and that future
commercial uses be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission
and City Council.
After considerable discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -792 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4, ZONING, ARTICLE 32 OF SAID
CODE.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Gerrish, Fischer, Moots, Sebastian and Chairman
Gorsline
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Pilkington
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of December 1980.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION PREZONING CASE NO. 80 -148, BRISCO ISLAND. (EL CAMINO
ANNEXATION NO. 1).
Planning Director Castro briefly reviewed the various maps which were pro-
vided to the Commission showing the existing land use plan, the County's proposed
zoning, and staff's recommendations for pre- zoning of the properties.
Mr. Ted Muscio, Casmalia, stated he owns a 10 unit apartment on one side of
Brisco Road and a 6 unit apartment unit on the other side, and when he bought
the units they were conforming uses in the County, and he would not like to see
these apartments become non - conforming. He requested that the Commission recommend
something that would protect these units from becoming non - conforming. Planning
Director Castro pointed out that if the Commission were to consider the "R -3"
District for that area as opposed to the "R -G" District, then Mr. Muscio's apart-
ment units would be covered as a conforming use.
Mr. Kirby Gordon, 405 Indio Drive, Pismo Beach, stated he owns the property
next to Mr. Muscio up on the hill, which is probably one of the largest in that
area and, in his opinion, if the Commission did zone the area under "R -3 ", his
property still would not qualify density -wise, but would be closer than the "R -G"
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to the existing uses up there, and it should be zoned as close as possible for
those projects that are in existence to be grandfathered in.
Mr. Jerry Habek stated he owns two lots in the proposed Highway Service
District and he is in favor of that zoning.
There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Gorsline declared
the hearing closed.
Commissioner Sebastian pointed out that if Mr. Muscio is going to be protected
and Mr. Gordon is going to be protected anywhere near his current investment, it is
going to have to be under an "R -3" designation. He suggested that everything to
the west could be "R -3" and everything to the east could be "R -3" and there wouldn't
be any conflict with Mr. Muscio, and we would also be protecting that down slope
with a lesser dense development in the future. Commissioner Fischer stated, in
her opinion, the best way to plan is to say this is the use that would be best
served, and not try to accommodate what the County has approved, and the Com-
mission's decision should be based on what they think is best for the City of
Arroyo Grande, and not based on what is best for individual apartment owners.
After further discussion, Commissioner Gerrish moved that the Commission
accept the map labelled "Proposed City Prezoning" as submitted by the staff, with
the exception of amending the Brisco Road property from the "R -G" designation
to the "R -3" designation. Motion lost for lack of a second. Commissioner Fischer
recommended that the map be accepted exactly as presented by the staff. After
discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -793 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE. RECOMMENDING APPROVAL•OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AS
PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4, ZONING, ARTICLE 32 OF SAID CODE.
On motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Fischer and Moots
NOES: Commissioners Gerrish, Sebastian and Chairman Gorsline
ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Pilkington
the foregoing Resolution was defeated this 16th day of December 1980.
Commissioner Sebastian stated he is uncomfortable with the proposed "H -S"
zoning on the Frontage Road southerly of the Peter Pan Nursery down to Robles
Road because of the topography and additional traffic that would be generated
by the "H -S" designation, and suggested that perhaps the "P -C" Professional
Commercial District would be more appropriate. Mr. Habek advised that the "P -C"
District would be satisfactory with him.
After discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -794 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMEND-
MENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4, ZONING, ARTICLE 32
OF SAID CODE.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Sebastian, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Gerrish, Moots, Sebastian and Chairman Gorsline
NOES: Commissioner Fischer
ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Pilkington
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of December 1980.
(MOTION: Recommend approval of the map labelled "Proposed City's Prezoning", with
the exception that the "R -G" recommendation on Brisco Road be changed to "R -3 ", and
the "H -S" recommendation between Robles Road and Oak Park Boulevard be changed to
"P -C ").
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FURTHER DISCUSSION ON MR. FREER'S REQUEST REGARDING THE SUNRISE TERRACE MOBILEHOME
PARK.
Mr. Freer reviewed that the request is to adopt an ordinance to regulate the
conversion of a mobilehome park to a resubdivision or to a separate use, and
because the matter relates to a subdivision, must come to the Planning Commission
before it goes to the City Council.
Planning Director Castro stated it was his understanding that the thrust of
Assembly Bill 2234 implies that prior to a conversion of any mobilehome park,
that there has to be mitigations established by the developer in terms of how he
intends to resolve the transition between the rental project to a subdivision type
of project and the effects it may have upon the people that are residing in the
park. Mr. Kirby Gordon read the synopsis of AB 2234 and 3462.
After considerable discussion, it was the feeling of the Commission that the
State has given local entities the responsibility of evaluating each and every
proposal, and creating mitigating circumstances. Planning Director Castro ad-
vised that in the event such a proposal is received by the City, a zone change
from "R -3" to "P -D" would be involved, which includes the public hearing process
and the provision for public input. The Commission indicated they would like to
have a copy of the synopsis of Bills 2234 and 3462 which were read by Mr. Gordon.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commissio
adjourned by the Chairman at 10:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
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