PC 09.a. MER 15-003 Le Point StreetMEMORANDUM
MEMORAND
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: MATTHEW DOWNING, ASS OCIATE PLANNER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 15-003; LOCATION – 515
LE POINT STREET; APPLICANT – GUY TORELLI;
REPRESENTATIVE – MARK VASQUEZ
DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving
Lot Merger 15-003.
IMPACT TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Location:
Subject Property
PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 15-003
DECEMBER 1, 2015
PAGE 2
Project Description:
The proposed project consists of merging two (2) lots located at 515 Le Point
Street into one (1) 7,475 square foot lot.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The subject property is zoned Single Family (SF) and located in the D-2.4
Historic Character Overlay District. A Lot Merger is required for the expansion of
the existing carport into a two (2) car garage over the lot line. Additionally, the
existing remainder lot is substandard and would be near impossible to develop
without merging with the adjacent lot as proposed.
Parcels proposed for Merger
A.P.N. Size (sf) Lot size Zone
007-253-014 1,725 50’ x 115’ SF (D-2.4)
007-253-013 5,750 15’ x 115’ SF (D-2.4)
Total 7,475 65’ x 115’
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Commission’s consideration:
• Adopt the attached Resolution approving Lot Merger 15-003;
• Modify and adopt the attached Resolution approving Lot Merger 15-003;
• Do not adopt the attached Resolution, provide specific findings and direct
staff to return with a resolution for denial of Lot Merger 15-003; or
• Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The proposed merges existing substandard lots to allow for development of the
site in accordance with the Municipal Code and the property owner’s plans.
DISADVANTAGES:
None identified by staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
staff has reviewed the proposed project and determined that it is categorically
exempt per Section 15305 of the Guidelines regarding minor alterations to land
use limitations.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT:
Per Municipal Code Section 16.12.030 (B), a public hearing is not required for
approval of a lot merger. The agenda and staff report were posted at City Hall
PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 15-003
DECEMBER 1, 2015
PAGE 3
and on the City’s website on November 25, 2015. No comments were received
prior to agenda packet distribution.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Lot merger exhibit
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT
MERGER 15-003; LOCATION – 515 LE POINT STREET;
APPLIED FOR BY GUY TORELLI
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to merge two (2) lots located at 515 Le Point Street;
and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Table 16.12.030 (B) requires that lot mergers be reviewed
by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the project at its meeting on December
1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study and deliberation, the
following circumstances exist and are consistent with the City’s General Plan and
Development Code:
Lot Merger Findings:
1. Merged lots should comply wherever feasible with the minimum lot
size, lot width, and lot depth requirements of the zoning district in
which it is located.
The proposed project would merge two (2) lots into one (1) and the
new lot would be conforming to the SF zoning district development
standard for size, lot width, and lot depth.
2. Adequate access and placement of easements shall be provided.
Access to the new lot will be accommodated from Le Point Street and
no additional easements are necessary for the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves Lot Merger 15-003 with the above findings and subject
to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference.
On a motion by Commissioner _________, seconded by Commissioner ________ and
by the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of December 2015.
RESOLUTION NO.
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ATTEST:
______________________________ ___________________________
DEBBIE WEICHINGER LAN GEORGE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
_____________________________
TERESA McCLISH
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
LOT MERGER 15-003
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Lot Merger 15-003.
3. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and defend at his/her sole expense any
action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees
because of the issuance of said approval, or in any way relating to the
implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The
developer shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court
costs and attorney's fee's which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be
required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve the developer of his/her obligations under this
condition.
4. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Municipal Code Section
16.20.150.
5. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees at the time they are due.
6. A current preliminary title report shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director prior to checking the final merger documents.
7. The applicant shall furnish a certificate from the tax collector’s office indicating
that there are no unpaid taxes or special assessments against the property.
8. A Notice of Merger shall be recorded with all pertinent conditions of approval
satisfied prior to issuing a building permit.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
VOLUNTARY NOTICE OF MERGER
CITY FILE#
LOT 1 IN BLOCK C OF LE POINT ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, COUNTY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED MARCH 2, 1903
IN BOOK BAT PAGE 7 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY,
TOGETHER WITH A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, COUNTY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF CROWN TERRACE
AND THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LE POINT STREET, AS SAID INTERSECTION IS SHOWN
ON THE MAP OF LE POINT ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF ARROYO GRANDE, FILED IN BOOK
B, PAGE 7 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE, ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LE POINT STREET, NORTH 61° EAST,
150 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE, NORTH 29° WEST, 115 FEET;
THENCE, NORTH 61° EAST, 15 FEET;
THENCE, SOUTH 29° EAST, 115 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LE POINT
STREET;
THENCE, ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, SOUTH 61° WEST, 15 FEET TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 7,475 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
END OF DESCRIPTION
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