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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1977-03-01Arroyo Grande Planning Commission March 1, 1977 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Pope presiding,. Present were Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, and Ries Commiss..onr:r Moots was absent. Also present were Mayor de Gallagh and Millis, City Administrator Butch, and Planning Director Gallop:. RE UEST_FROM ROSS AND LEVIN„ ARCHT. TECTS , PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH As the petitioners were not pr.eseirt, the Chairman held the matter over until they were present.. - COUYISSIONER MOTS ENTERED. WR.ITTEN_CORRESPONDENCE Request for Extension of Time On Lot Split Case No., 75-225 - Director Gallop stated he had received a request for an extension of time on this lot split which was due to expire on Marsh 22, 1977. The property is cn portion of Ash Street not yet dedicated, and there are extensive off- street improvement r(x; ?o.T:°o -n :s. He ; ;econu<iende.d granting a six month extension.. On motion by Ccmmissione.r. Cole., seconded by Commissioner. Mathews, and unanimously carried, .z 'si.x month extension was granted on Lot. Sp1i4 G_.:c No, 75-225 to Sept,eriber 22, 1977, PUBLTC HEARING -° REZONING CASE NO. 77 =98 IDENELS0N, GARDEN, AND WHITELEY, FROM "i3. 2 "ZONEDDISTRICT T.O "R-t" ZONED DISTRICT (CARPENTIER,_ETAL) Director Gallop displayed a m.p of the proposed rezoning. He stated that about a month ago there had been a request for a triplex in this "R -2" Zone. The people iz1 that area had since circulated a petiticn for rezoning to "R-1 ".. There had been over 60% of the property owners who had signed the petition, representing 70% of the valuation. He noted there were two government owned parcels in the area, neither of whir.h would affected by the zone change. He noted there had been another permit issued for a duplex in this area this week. The zone change will not affe.: :.t splitting any of the existing logs in the area so long as the new logs meet "PA." requirements Until such time as the rezoning becomes effer.tive, anyone may put an "R -2" use on these properties. After being assured by Planning Director Gallop that public hearing for the proposed. :flae Arac. :;.t s . • h&1 been duly .d.N,c r t.i. !c.,.. pasted, and property owners notified Chairman Pope opened the publle hearing., He asked for a show of hands for those people in the audience in favor of the rezoning, HP. then asked' far. 'ny publ'ic input age.i:nst the rezoning: or for any additional Input; ther2 was tone H^ ti:. : closed the public hearing. Commissi.c:ne.r Gerrish asked what the zoning was en the surrounding properties:: Director Gallop replied that the properties to the South and east were "R -l" the properties to the west were multiple zoning and c:ommer: ia.l zoning After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO 77 495 Z RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNT.NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4, ART LE 32, OF SAID CODE On motion by Commissioner. Moots, se: owned by Commissioner Gerrish and by the following roll c:al. i vet:e tc wit V AYES : C'Cmmi SSLOneY :. G �i :r. tir Y'1''lr s Hia t« :�.. Mata�r i �.; , MCOi-. ; •' R.leB and Chairman Pope NOES; None ABSENT: Nome the foregoing Resolution. was adopted this 1st day of Mat: h. 1977. 329 330 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission: / 3-1-77 REQUEST FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION REZONING CASE NO., 77 -98 IDE STREET AREA, FROM "R' -.2" ZONED DISTRICT TO "R-i7 ZONED DISTR.ICT(CARPENTIER ETAL) Chairman Pope asked for public input on the Request for Negative Declara tion; there was none,. After further discussion, en the following action was ' taken: AYES: NOES; ABSENT RESOLUTION NO. 77-496 EIR RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION, On motion by Commissioner Ccle, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote to wit :. Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries, and Chairman Pope None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of March 1977, Page 2 REQUEST FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION , LOT SPLIT CASE NO, 77 - ;256 528 IDE STREET (C, H. PROPERTIES) Chairman Pope noted that this lot split had been granted last month.. He asked for public input; there was none, After a brief discussion, the following ac.tion'was taken: : RESOLUTION. N0, 77 -497 FIR RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION, On motion by Commissioner Gcrr°i.sh, se.con.ded by Couuuissioner Cole, and the following roll call vote' to - wit AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, and Chairman Pope NOES: Commissioner Ries ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was adopted this lst day cf Maro,h 1977, . REQUEST FROM ROSS AND LEVIN /HELD OVER) 'John Ross, of Ross and Ledin, architects for :the proposed Catholic Church expansion, seated they were in the pro. ..ess of completing preliminary plans for the expansion, and in planning for the parking lot, - they found that under the curret Code in Arroyo Grande, there are two basises in c`•.€t.erminin.g the number of oars, seats or area. The area method required one space for every 15 square foct of space the seat method required one parking space for every 3,5 fixed seats. For the 575-577. seats they planned, this would mean 370 spaces by the footage method and 164 by the seat method. He said they were hoping the City would review the requirements in this regard.. He said that there were approximately 390-- 400 people in the•church new at the peak service at 1000 a,m., Sunday mornings. By counting the existing span e.s provided and the on- street parking, they had :about 150 spaces, Th5t enabled them to develop a ratio of 2.66 people per car zpplie.d to the seating, they would need 220 cars. This was mcre than the seat method, but less than the footage method,, The church also has about: 600 ft. of frontage., which provides about 18 spaces,. He felt i would uct be .nre5aor,ab1e to use•these Arroyo Grande_ Planning Commission / :i ;1 -77 Page 3 spacesonce a week. In ail, they were proposing to add about 225 cars on the lot and about 18 on the street for 240 -245 spaces or a 2.4 ratio, This wc;.ilcilk r ouble the requirement in some parts of the State. He felt they shouldn't have to plan for the peak attendance. He felt that it would not be unreasonable to look at the whole parking ordinance, as a variance might set a precedence,. Director Gallop added that this ordinance has been on the books since 1969. He felt the Commission had two options; uphold the existing ordin.r•c.ce or ask the staff to make a study and come back with a report at the next meeting or shortly thereafter. He reviewed the parking nrdinance for the Commission,. In the past, they have required parking based on the maximum use of the building. The maximum number of spaces required by the two methods would be the mir+imum requirement. Ella. Honeyc:u 560 Oak Hill Road, suggested the Churr h consider leasing the High' School:. parking lot and s • the agri ult•ara( land, as the Police Department is using the Methodi.s,: C nfeh.parkin.g let. Chairman Pope said this would be feasible. Commissioner Hitchen asked about the parking provided on- street. Director Gallop replied that they had never granted credit for parking on the street. He said there was no basis for a variance in this case. Michael O'Sullivan, Pastor of the Church, asked if they would have an opportunity to talk to the staff before they make a recommendation; Chairman Pope replied that they could, After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and unanimously carried, the Commission referred the matter to staff for their study and recommendation: PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 77 -257 GRAND AVENUE TO ALLOW FOR AN ATHLETIC CLUB AND STORAGE (MANNING-MARTIN COM.�ANf Director Gallop stated this is a use permit for an athletic club to be constructed on the south portion of the property behind the Fidelity Savings building, The main access would be off of Grand Avenue. He said that the property is more than adequate to take care of the proposed use, noting that since this is not a specified use in the "H -S" District, a use permit is re- quired. He recommended that if the permit is granted, any conditions be with- held, subject to architectural approval. After being assured by the Planning Director that public hearing for the proposed use permit had been duly advertised, posted, and property owners notified, the Chairman opened the public hearing. Bob Manning, one of the petitioners, clarified what they meant by an athletic club. He said they hoped to construct a maximum of six handball - racquetball courts with showers and lounge facilities. The storage would be temporary use by the glass company. Mrs. Keesaman, .150 South Halcyon, said she felt this proposed use would downgrade the residential lots surrounding it, even though it is zoned "H -S ". She also felt the drainage and ingress and egress would be prcb' ems:. She felt there would be a traffic problem caused on Grand Avenue, Chairman Pope asked where the access would be. Dr. Manning said that the property owner also owned the property in front and there was legal access to Grand Avenue. There was also a right-of-way through a parcel of property to Halcyon Road. Mr. Ward, Route 1, Box 464 W, owner of the furniture store property said he also owned this land and leased it to Mr. Ryzner. The lease stated that this area was for parking for the furniture store and Mr, Ryzner's shop. There was also ingress and egress provided in the lease. Director Gallop noted Mr. Ryzner was(buiiding the club, and Dr. Manning and Mr. Martin would lease it. Mr, Ward said his chief concern was the ramifications. He asked for some kind of idea as to how many people to expect, 331 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission/ 3-1-77 Page 4 Greg Martin, 1555 Brighton, one of the petitioners, said they figured on a maximum use of approximately 25 people at one time. He felt this would be in the evenings when the rest of the businesses were closed. During the day there would also be a high usage at Dr. Tuman, 130 South Halcyon, owner of the medical building with the ease- ment to this property, asked where he s t a lce a search to determine him this was .a title problem; it would of easement this was noted that Title Reports do not tell what correct; he would have to research the matter.. Greg Martin said they planned to. have something like a YMCA. He said he felt the area could use something like this.. ermit to an "athletic club" Mrs. Keesamatn felt they shouldn't grant the p otherwise, later they as such They should be more specific in the use granted; might put in things like boxing, etc. DourtsorifathepCsommission wishede could be limited to handball and racquetball Chairman Pope said he' would like to see the public hearing continued until they had a report from the staff showing.the existing ownerships, existing.build- ings, proposed facilities, ingress and egr, nd soeforth. Commissionerh Gerrish disagreed; he felt all they were talking about items are architectural problems and would be e at a ao da I the e petitioners could not solve the p h th could perm u ith Planning Director Gallop added the City could not issue a building p out legal access. Commissioner Hitchen asked if there would be any night.lights. Greg Martin said the courts would be totally indoors.. The only lighting outside would be for visibility in entering the building. st Doris Olsen, representing the Santa Maria Times, asked aer several years ago to put an ambulance company on this property said the problem with that was that the ambulance company wanted to be able to go both east and west onto Grand Avenue, and there is a divider strip in Grand Avenue. Commissioner Gerrish asked how the City would police the club ft.theythis limited it to handball and racquetball courts: Chairman Pope replied would be up to the City Administrator. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 77-498 U RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO 77 -257. On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitcher, Mathews, and 332 AYES: Chairman Pope NOES: Commissioners Moots and Ries ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this lst day of March 1977, PUBLIC HEARING t PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES _ (NOT (INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL LANDS MATTER) Chairman Pope stated that the i �.f d a lread y two ., sessions on this material. Diretur Gallop br y "0" Open Space, "S -F" Secondary Flood Plain, and '!P -F" Primary Flood Plain Districts, which had been prepared by Hahn & Wise, the. Ecosultantsmffor thes City when the Open Space Element was prepared The OP SP Arroyo Grande Planning Commission/ 3 -1 -77 Page 5 up conditions for the "0" District. It is primarily a method of maintaining areas within the City primarily in open space and limited to very, very re- stricted uses. This is somewhat different from the Agricultural Preserve Pro - gram, in that a person with an "0" override on his property could receive some tax relief consideration, but the City does not receive any remuneration as it does under the Williamson Act. He anticipated this would be used primarily in new subdivisions where the City demands open space. After being assured that public hearing for the proposed amendments had been duly published, the Chairman opened the public hearing. Chairman Pope asked for public input on the proposed "0 ", "S -F ", and "P -F" Districts; there was none on the "0" and "S -F" Districts: With regard to the "P -F" District, Ella Honeycutt, 560 Oak Hill Road, said that the ordinance does not address itself to the flood inundation from Lopez Dam.. She said there was a plain and a flood inundation area. Director Gallop said that if they considered putting the potential inundation area in, it would cover a large portion of the City and put severe conditions on that area He said he understood the definition of flood plain to be: (1) flooded by normal 100 year storm or (2) primary or secondary flood potential. He said they would have to use the study by the Corps of Engineers when it is completed. He felt that if they were going to go further, they would need to address the map; he did not feel they could address certain areas of the ordinance per se:.. There being no further discussion, Chairman Pope closed the public hearing on these items. Chairman Pope asked for any public comments on the proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.; there was none; He then closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gerrish noted there had been some typographical errors in the drafts, as well as some minor changes made in the study sessions, and asked that they be changed in the final copy. After .further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 77 -499 Z RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ITS ACTION AND ADOPTION. On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries, and Chairman Pope NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of March 1977, CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING FEES ORDINANCE Director Gallop stated that what had been prepared was very similar to that of the City of Pismo Beach in establishing park fees in connection with the construction of new buildings in subdivisions or in areas where the subdivider has not paid park fees or contributed land for park purposes., He reviewed the proposed ordinance, noting that there is no public hearing required on changes to the Subdivision Ordinance. If the Commission approves of the proposed ordinance, it should be forwarded to the City Council., Commissioner Gerrish expressed concern over the lack of a public hearing. Director Gallop replied that this was up to the City Council; this matter was for consideration and recognition only by the Planning Commission, On motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and carried, the Commission recommended to the City Council the adoption of the proposed building ordinance; Commissioner Gerrish was opposed.. 333 334 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission /3 -1 -77 Page 6 SUBDIVISION REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 636, FARROLL ROAD (PHILLIPS) Director Gallop displayed a map of the proposed tract, noting that a Negative Declaration had been accepted on this development on February 1, 1977. He said the only real concern the Review Board had was a potential that some day the adjoinii property owned by Church would wish to expand. Therefor, they were recommending a one foot denial strip on the westerly boundary of this development so that there is some control if the Church does decide to expand. He reviewed the other conditions of the Review Board, noting that drainage is not a particular problem.. Chairman Pope asked for public input; there was none. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 77 -500 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 636, AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries and Chairman Pope NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of March 1977. RE VEST FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION - GRADING PLAN FOR PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF BRANCH AND WESLEY (CARING, TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES) Director Gallop noted that the parcel of property is part of the old Catholic Church property. He said the grading plan had been approved by the City Engineer's Department. All normal conditions of Chapter 70 of` the Building Code would apply to dust control, drainage conditions, etc, It had also been reviewed by the Division of Highways, and received its approval.. Bob Garing, one of the developers, reviewed the grading plan for the proposed development. They planned on using a series of retaining walls on the property.. The grading would be confined to the front portion only. Chairman Pope asked for public input; there was none.. Commissioner Cole stated she would abstain in this matter, as she lived across the street from the proposed development. Commissioner Gerrish stated that in an earlier grading plan for this property there had been some talk of saving some trees on the property; he asked if thia plan did. Director Gallop replied that the developers planned to protect the trees and move them if possible as noted in the Negative Statement. He noted that the grading can be completed before architectural plans are submitted to the Commission:. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 77 -501 EIR RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION - On motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: Arroyo Grande Planning Comatission/ 3-1 197 Page 7 AYES; Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries,- and Chairman Pope NOES none ABSENT: None ABSTAINING, Commissioner Cole the foregoing Resolution. was adopted this 1st day of March 1977. G FAULTS WITH RELATIONSHIP TO LOPEZ DAM Chairman Pope said that he understood there had been a report prepared by Garing, Taylor & Associates at one time which determined an earthquake fault. under Lopez Dam or the possibility of one. He asked Mr. Garing if this Was correct Mr. Garing said he did not believe the report said there was a fault under the Dam; it mentioned otter fault: in the area, such as the West Huasna. Fault, the San Andreas, etc, If there was a tremendous upheavel, there might be some effect on Lopez.. They didn't say Lopez Dam would go; simply that it would be affected, Ella Honeycutt,560 Oak Hill Road, said she had never stated there was a fault under Lopez Dam; she had always referred to the West Huasna Fault. She said there was a copy of this report in the City offices, and that it says the Dam could go, Mr. Garing said he felt there m•y be some misconceptions about faults. There are many faults in this area,. Heperson.al y didn't see any problem with them, alit ough there is always the worry,. REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS ArchiteturalReview Case No. 77-133 Sunrise. Terrace Sopping Center,. Vally Road (Elliott) v. Director Gallop said that this proposed building is to a "C-N" District on a piece of flat land in front of Sunrise Terrace adjacent to Valley Road,. At the present time, there is one structure proposed:. This is a permissive use in this district_ 1 reviewed the conditions,. Chairman Pope asked for any public input; there was none. After a briett discussion Chairman Pape ordered the report filed, Architectural Review Case No. 77-14. Loomix Branch Street, Ten Year Development Plan Director Gallop noted that this is a portion of a ten year development plan. It is an addition to an existing building 'on the poperty which was formerly the insurance building. In considering the property, the little white house to the west and this bui.ld4 g are rousidered opetuuit., As additional units are put: in, the parking will. have to be adjusted';. He reviewed the conditions and the Chairman asked for public input; there was none. The Chairman ordered the report filed ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ella Honeycutt, 560 Oak Hill Road, asked that it be noted for the public record that the report. on earthquake faults is in the City Engineer's Office, This was prepared by a Ventura firm, which was not interested other than in giving facts, She said ghat with this report in the files, the City could be liable if there is an earthquake and the dam goes.. She said she had never said the fault was under the dam; she had always said it was the West Huasna Fault. Chairman. Pope said he had misunderstood her and this was why he had asked about the report. With regard to the rezoning granted earlier from "R - -2" to "R-1" Commissioner Hitchen asked what the area had been zoned b= _arore is became "R -2 ", City Administrator Butch said that it had been "R--2" since about 1949. Director Gallop noted that the Commission had received copies of the., new Safety and Noise Elements and the amendments to the Land Use Element which were adopted last year.. They were in the process now of binding the Housing, Public Services and Faciiiti.i.e.s; and the Public. Buildings Elements. There were still the Parks and Recreation and the Scenic Highways Elements to be reviewed: Chairman PopeC tsed the Commissioners to tike the time and review the properties involved on each agenda beforehand and get the general lay of the land to rake a decision which is in the best interest of the City. 335 336 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission /3 -1 -77 ATTEST: . Secretary Page 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on. motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and u.nanimously:car.ried,the Commission 7 adjourned at 9:28 p.m. 1