PC Minutes 1997-03-041
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ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 4, 1997
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met with Chair Tappan presiding. Commissioners
Keen and Titus were present; Commissioners Lubin and Deviny were absent. Community
Development Director Doreen Liberto- Blanck, Assistant Public Works Director Craig Campbell,
Parks and Recreation Director and Fire Chief Terry Fibich are in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On a motion of Commissioner Keen; seconded by Commissioner
Titus; by unanimous consent with Commissioners Lubin and Deviny absent, the minutes of the
December 17, 1996 Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AND MITIGATION MEASURES, AND APPLICATION PROCESSES FOR THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE
Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck presented the staff report. She noted that the
Commission had expressed concern regarding the standard Conditions of Approval (COA) on
various projects; staff recently updated the COA and representatives of the various departments
are present to discuss any concerns with the Commission; flow charts are included indicating
the permit process; and standard Mitigation Measures are attached.
After brief comments, the Commission decided to review the COA page by page.
Add to COA #9:
Prior to issuance of a building permit, an exterior lighting plan and site lighting
footcandle plan shall be prepared subject to the review and approval of the Community
Development and Police Departments which shall comply with the provisions of
Development Code Sections 9- 12.070 C(3), 9- 10.080 and 9<)4f
Add to COA #14:
Prior to issuance of a building permit, all walls, including screening and retaining
walls shall be compatible with the approved architecture ev'` `zoe
sd ards, subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
Change COA #15 to #8b
Change #19 to read:
All planted areas shall be separated from the driveway by concrete (►stZoat
zat ») curbs. Parking areas in front of garages do not need to be separated from
landscaping by a e Insert >a `_ r _:p ` >` j:: >:::: «;«:;:; . ):
landscaping y �.; :.:::.:.: PP aP a .rnatenat) curb.
There was discussion with staff regarding COA #23, 29, 30, 31, 32 and when they would be
appropriate.
Delete #51 - more appropriately a Fire Department concern and is covered in #56.
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Use either #9 or #50, not both.
The Commission questioned the City status regarding adoption of UBC. Chief Fibich said the
City is currently in the process of adopting the 1994 edition.
Change COA #80 -d.
25 5 miles per hour design speed.
Add to COA #85 -a:
The developer shall comply with Development Code Chapter 9- 15.050. All existing
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above ground utilities shall be relocated
. . . underground.
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Add to COA #85 -b:
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The developer shall comply with Development Code Chapter 9- 15.050. All *air'
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above ground utilities shall be loea ed underground. Above ground utilities on (street)
property frontage may remain above ground but, the applicant shall install conduits o
ofi € tt re i es for future underground utilities per the utility company
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specifications.
It was noted that the Public Works Department COA have been completely reworked.
Regarding fees, the Public Works Department is preparing a list of approximate fees for various
types of projects to assist applicants, the list will be presented to the Planning Commission when
it is available. Added to the list of fees should be: Building Permit fee, Burglar Alarm fee,
SMIP tax. There was also discussion of how a retardation basin should be shown on plans.
Correct COA #110:
Each parcel shall be provided a separate sewer lateral. Laterals shall be steel ed for
the appropriate use, minimum 4 ".
Correct COA 119 -d:
Water Amy S ppty charge,
Add appropriate Development Code Sections to COA #119 i, j, k
Add to COA #120:
Fees to be paid
`ded prior to recordation of the final /parcel map
The Planning Commission reviewed the Mitigation Measures.
Staff reviewed the flow charts of: the overall permit process; implementation of project
conditions; subdivision map process; and, grading permit process.
The Planning Commission expressed their appreciation to staff for the presentation.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION INTERPRETATION THAT
HIGH -TECH COMPUTER RELATED USES ARE PERMITTED IN THE GENERAL
COMMERCIAL, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND OFFICES USES
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Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck presented the staff report. As stated in the
staff report, an inquiry has been received regarding a high -tech company U.S. Digital
Corporation, interested in locating their facility in Arroyo Grande. The lack of appropriately
zoned land is a concern. This is a company which "designs, manufactures and sells state of the
art products which serve as building blocks for the motion control and robotics industry".
Information was provided regarding the company and how such a company would be viewed
utilizing the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
Although not a public hearing, Chair Tappan invited public comment. No one wished to speak,
so the discussion was returned to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Titus asked if there would be an excessive amount of noise generated. Staff
replied that they did not feel there would be.
Commissioner Keen stated that he felt this would be a good business to have in the City but is
concerned with the word "manufacturing ". Although this particular company is not a problem,
when the Planning Commission makes an interpretation, it applies to all. He would be
comfortable as long as the industry fit into the definition of SIC 7373.
The following action was then taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 97 -1607
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT HIGH -TECH COMPUTER
RELATED USES ARE PERMITTED IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL,
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
To approve the Resolution with the 5th Whereas as amended:
WHEREAS, ti j e '7 of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
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categories computer programming services and computer integrated systems designs as business
service uses.
On a motion by Commissioner Titus, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Titus, Keen and Tappan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Deviny and Lubin
PLANNING COMMISSION /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ITEMS AND
COMMENTS
A. Update of Projects -
• City Council review of the Kawaoka pre - application is scheduled at their next meeting;
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• Carl's Jr. proposal not going forward at this time;
• Commission discussion regarding an article in the paper stating that "Cookie Crock" of
Cambria may be interested in opening a market in Arroyo Grande; and,
• Chair Tappan indicated that Commissioner Lubin's wife had been injured over the'
weekend and that was why he was not present. --
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Keen,
seconded by Commissioner Titus, and unanimously carried, Commissioners Lubin and .Deviny
were absent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
ucill Breese, Com ission Clerk
AS TO CONTENT:
Doreen Libe
- Blanck, Community Development Director
William Tappan Chair