PC Minutes 2001-07-17ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Costello called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
X Commissioner Brown
X Commissioner Fowler
X Commissioner Guthrie
X Vice Chair Keen
X Chair Costello
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the July 3, 2001 Planning Commission meeting were not approved
as written. Commissioner Costello had some particular points he wished to be
included in the list on page 5.
ITEM I.
I.A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Wayne King, 212 Poterville, Pismo Beach expressed interest in development
of the Van Derveen property at 1537 Branch Mill Road.
1.B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Technical materials related to the Circulation Element titled Circulation
Element (Draft) prepared by Higgins Associates Traffic Engineers.
2. Letters regarding the General Plan Update from concerned citizens
submitted after the agenda packet was distributed.
ITEM II. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
II A. PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 01 -002; APPLICANT —RUSS
SHEPPEL; LOCATION – 880 OAK PARK BLVD.
Ryan Foster, Assistant Planner, reported that the project site is located within the
Highway Service (H -S) District of the Oak Park Acres Planned Development. The City
Council takes final action on all projects within a Planned Development zoning
designation.
The applicant proposes to modify the Planned Sign Program for the Oak Park
Professional Plaza. The proposed signage is specifically for Sheppel buildings 2 and
3. The Kennedy Health Club will have to return with an amendment to this planned
sign program for their signage. A total of twenty (20) tenant wall signs, four (4)
building identification wall signs and two (2) directory signs are proposed. The
existing monument sign would be relocated to the new driveway entrance. The
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proposed signage meets the sign requirements of the Development Code as shown
in the table included in this packet.
Assistant Planner Ryan Foster reported that the Architectural Review Committee and
staff recommend that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 01 -1799,
thereby recommending approval of the proposed Planned Sign Program to the City
Council
Commissioner Fowler: Questions regarding positioning of signage.
Commissioner Keen: Question regarding color, if approved by ARC and lighting
requirements.
James Guerra, representative for applicant responded to Commissioner Fowler's
question regarding position of signage, and questions for Commissioner Keen
regarding color and lighting.
Commissioner Guthrie, Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Brown no comment
Commissioner Gutherie moved that the Planning Commission adopt, with
attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 01 -1799
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY0 OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 01 -002, WITH
ATTACHMENTS, LOCATED AT 880 OAK PARK
BOULEVARD.
Commissioner Fowler seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL VOTE
X Commissioner Gutherie
X Commissioner Fowler
X Commissioner Brown
X Vice Chair Keen
X Chair Costello
ITEM. III. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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A. PRE - APPLICATION CASE NO. 01 -002; APPLICANT — CENTRAL COAST
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, INC.; LOCATION 597 CAMINO MERCADO.
The project site is located within the Professional Commercial District ( "P -C ") of the
Oak Park Acres Planned Development (PD 1.1) and is approximately four (4) acres
in size. Surrounding the site is vacant land to the west (approved for office
development), single - family residences to the east, the Oak Park Professional
Center to the south, and open space property maintained by the Rancho Grande
Homeowners Association to the north. The proposed project is to construct forty
(40) two - bedroom apartments, and twenty (20) one - bedroom apartments. Twenty -
five percent (25 %) of the units would be restricted for moderate - income senior
housing. The project also includes a 3,000 square foot senior recreational center.
Applicant Gary Young 2815 Mesa Alpha, and Architect Steve Puglisi presented
proposed plans for:
• One and two bedroom units for senior living.
• Dedication of 15 units for those with moderate income.
• Senior living area with a Senior Center.
• Addressed concerns of previous failed project including:
• ADA compliance,
• Traffic, parking and fire access
• Height and mass of buildings
• Asked for input from Planning Commission and Staff to meet any
immediate concerns.
The Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding ADA compatibility,
parking, traffic studies, and visual impact.
Mr. Paulding, President of the Five Cities Seniors Associate spoke in support of this
project and the much - needed senior center.
ITEM. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Director Kerry McCants discussed the format for the General Plan Update
meetings of July 18 and 19, 2001. This discussion included the introduction and
approval of sign in sheets for members of the public wishing to speak and limitation
of time for these speakers and reserving parking for the Commissioners.
ITEM. V. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENT
None.
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ITEM. VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND FOLLOW -
UP REPORTS
Cell tower workshop at 6:00 p.m. on September 27, 2001 as joint Planning
Commission and Architectural Review Committee meeting.
ITEM. VII. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Guthrie, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to the Special Meeting scheduled for July 18, 2001 at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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M- •i,. Steel, Ac ing Commission Clerk
AS TO CONTENT:
Kerry MGaits
Community Development Director
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Joe Costello, Chair
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