PC Minutes 1972-09-05Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
September 5, 1972
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Nunes
presiding. Present are Commissioners Jones, Berryhill, Cullickson, Pope, Porter and
St. Denis. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director
Gallop,
TENTATIVE S U B D I V I S I O N TRACT NO, 462 - ''VALLEY VISTA ESTATES" - HILLTOP DEVELOPERS,
Copies of the Subdivision Review Board recommendations were distributed to the
Commission members, and Planning Director Cal /op stated that these would be the
recommended conditions, providing properties southerly and easterly of the subject
property were not annexed at a future date and permitted vehicular access through
the proposed subdivision. He noted that there was a parcel of property (Wilson
property) adjacent to and east of subject property which was a "pocket" of County
between the city limits. He stated the staff felt that the proposed subdivision
street pattern could accommodate this parcel of property if developed, and re-
quested an indication of the Commission for a policy statement to the effect that
any property, other than the Wilson property, if annexed and developed would be
required to provide primary vehicular access to Los Berros Road.
After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner
St. Denis, and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted the policy statement
as hereby set out: "Any property, other than the Wilson property, if annexed
and developed would be required to provide primary vehicular access to Los Berros
Road, and secondary access through Tract #462 ".
The Commission then proceeded with the discussion of the subdivision and
the Subdivision Review Board Recommendations, dated September 5, 1972. After
discussion, the following action was taken:
On motion by Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner Gullickson,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
TRACT NO. 462, AND REFERRAL TO THE C I T Y COUNCIL FOR
I NFORMATI ONAL, PURPOSES' ONLY.
RESOLUTION NO, 72 -264
AYES: Commissioners Jones, Berryhill, Gullickson, Pope, Porter,
St. Denis and Chairman Nunes
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of September, 1972.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT NO. 72°198. BAKERY RETURNED GOODS THRIFT STORE
AND DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE 821 GRAND AVE, - AMERICAN BAKERIES CO,. LANGENDORF DIV.
Planning Director Gallop reviewed the requested use, which included the
garaging of three route delivery vehicles, noting that bread would be brought
to the property in the morning by a semi -truck and picked up and distributed by
the delivery units. He also noted that the sales aspect of the thrift store
was a permissive use within the district
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 72 -198 had been duly posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman
Nunes declared the hearing open.
Mr, Ray Anderson,of San Jose, was present representing the American Bakeries
Company at the hearing. No discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed.
The Commission inquired of Mr. Anderson if the delivery vehicles would be
housed in the building at night, Mr. Anderson stated this was the intent of the
company. The Planning Director was asked if there was sufficient room on the
property for the semi -truck to turn around, and if there was plenty of off - street
parking. Mr. Gallop noted that although the muffler shop, service station and
subject building are all under one ownership and there are mutual easements
between the properties, there is still sufficient room on the subject property
so that the operation would not have to infringe on either the muffler shop or
service station,
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After further discussion, the following a: .;
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -265 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 72 -198.
On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Berryhill,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of September, 1972.
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OBISPO SAVINGS AND LOAN. 11
99 GRAND AVENUE.
RESOLUTION NO. 72°266 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 72-199.
After discussion, on motion by Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by
Commissioner Jones, and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended to
the City Council that the cul-de-sac at the easterly end of Nelson Street
be accepted by the City Council when all conditions of Lot Split Case No.
72 -164 have been completed.
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AYES: Commissioners Jones, Berryhill, Gullickson, Pope, Porter,
St. Denis and Chairman Nunes
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 72 ®199, IDENTIFICATION SION WITH TIME AND
TEMP. UNIT SAN
The Planning Director stated that the request is to erect a free standing
sign on the southeasterly corner at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Elm
Street in connection with the new savings and loan office building. The pro-
posed sign face is 2° 11°C high and 5° clearance from grade. The time and
temperature segment of the sign is 5° long and the name portion of the sign is
10' long, for a total of less than 50 square feet per face. Director Gallop
noted that a Use Permit had been issued for a time and temperature sign at
the old location as being informational nature, but the identification portion
of the sign was not permitted to be flashing.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 72-199 had been duly posted, published and property owners notified,
Chairman Nunes declared the hearing open. As there was no discussion for or
against the proposed use permit, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Berryhill inquired as to whether the proposed sign would
create any vision problem for Elm Street traffic. Planning Director Gallop
stated that he had not checked with the Police Department, however, similar
signs had been approved in the past. After a brief discussion, the following
action was taken:
On motion by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Jones, Berryhill, Gullickson, Pope, Porter,
St. Denis and Chairman Nunes
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of September, 1972.
LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 72-164 PACE AND SiMPSON; m STREET DEDICATION.
Planning Director Gallop informed the Commission that a lot split had
been granted which involved the construction of a cul-de-sac which would .
terminate the easterly extension of Nelson Street. He pointed out that in
cases of street dedication requirements, it was necessary for the Commission
to approve the Lot Split Committee °s condition, and recommend acceptance of
the dedication by the City Council when the street section had been improved
to City requirements which, in this case, included curb, gutter, sidewalk,
paving and utility extensions.
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LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 72 - 165 SIMPSON CONST. CO. - STREET i.ED!CATION.
The Planning Director noted this was a similar condition and circum-
stances to the agenda item above, other than that it would be the northerly
terminus by cul- de-sac on Rosewood. After discussion, on motion by
Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Gullickson, and unanimously
carried, the Commission recommended to the City Council that the cul-de -sac
at the northerly end of Rosewood be accepted by the City Council when all
conditions of Lot Split Case No. 72 -165 have been completed.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
The Planning Director noted that the Commission had withheld action
after the public hearing on August 29th pertaining to the Zoning Ordinance
and Map amendments in view of Mr. Al Browne's and Mr. John Lovasz's request
to consider the effect on their property in the recommended change from
"RA -B3" to "A" District. The Planning Director noted that Mr.Browne had been
in the office and stated that the owners of the Bolton, Brown and Lovasz
properties were not objecting to the "A" rezoning, providing the minimum lot
size in the "A" District was reduced from two to one and one -half acres. Mr.
Browne and the ?ageh :tfor the Bolton property were in the audience and affirmed
: .�M' Gallop's statement.
After discussion, it was generally agreed that this reduction be
approved. Chairman Nunes noted that the public hearing had been closed and
requested action on the public hearing, and the following action was taken:
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Pla ing Director
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -267 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
ADOPTING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
MAP, AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR ACTION
AND ADOPTION
On motion by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Gullickson, Pope, Porter,
St. Denis and Chairman Nunes
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jones
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of September, 1972.
Administrator Butch noted that the City Council would probably request
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a joint study meeting on the proposed changes and inquired as to the
Commission agenda for its next regular meeting. Planning Director Gallop
noted that it appeared it would be a very light agenda, and the joint study
meeting: was set 8 :00 p.m. if the Council wishes.
OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Commissioner Gullickson inquired as to the recommendation made by Mr.
Ralph Richards that when properties were transferred from one owner to
another, it would be mandatory that curb, gutter and sidewalk be installed.
Planning Director Gallop noted that the idea was good, however, the only
time that such improvements can now legally be required would'be in con -
nection with use permits, variances and lot splits, and also noted that it
would be almost impossible to administer because of the difficulty in
keeping track of property transfers. Administrator Butch also noted that
it would p- robably be a financial burden on many people to have this addition -
al expense placed upon them since any cost could not be incorporated into
the sales price and would have to be an additional cost after close of escrow.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by
Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gullickson, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :00 p.m.