PC Minutes 1997-02-041
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ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met with Chair Tappan presiding. Present were
Commissioners Keen, Titus, Lubin and Deviny. Community Development Director Doreen
Liberto -Blanck and Consultant Scott Spierling were in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On motion by Commissioner Lubin, seconded by Commissioner
Deviny, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1996 were approved as presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Don Selvey, 103 Oro Drive - addressed the Commission regarding the adoption of the State
Building Code and requirements placed on older homes to conform with the existing building
code. He noted that the "historical building code" allows the building inspector discretion in
issuing a permit.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE
UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE; LOCATION - CITYWIDE
Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck indicated that the City has been in the process
of updating the Sign Ordinance and that Scott Spierling had been working on this project while
employed with the City. He will continue to work on this project until it is completed. The
City Council has adopted a more "business friendly" attitude and instructed staff to draft a new
Ordinance.
Mr. Spierling presented the staff report. He stated that the existing ordinance was difficult to
work with and in 1991 a revision had been drafted but not implemented and was used as the
basis for developing the revised ordinance; the revised ordinance incorporates recent City
Council and Planning Commission interpretations; a new permit is included; the changes in
proposed ordinance have been reviewed by a variety of local business groups, Architectural
Advisory Committee (AAC) and staff; and, it is recommended that the Planning Commission
review and pass it forward to the City Council for adoption.
Chair Tappan opened the public hearing. With no comments from the audience, Chair Tappan
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Titus noted a few typos in the Ordinance but generally felt the document was an
improvement. She noted that code enforcement was the main method of implementing the sign
ordinance and asked about the current process. Associate Planner Spierling explained the City
process.
Commissioner Lubin noted that the proposed ordinance appears to be a substantial improvement
over the previous document and is compatible with both business and the City. He discussed
the approval of murals with staff.
Commissioner Keen noted that the proposed ordinance is a good step forward.
Chair Tappan asked that the sign criteria for "Bed & Breakfast" establishments be included in
the charts.
Commissioner Deviny noted that this was a much improved sign ordinance; questioned the
method of code enforcement; and asked for clarification about "non- conforming" vs "historical
signs".
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February 4, 1997
The Planning Commission discussed the proposed sign ordinance page by page and had
discussions regarding: murals and if advertising should be included; billboard in the Village not
being included as a "historical sign "; how billboards would be handled; use of neon tubing in
store windows; enforcement of the sign ordinance; how roof signs are evaluated; and, minor
corrections to the Sign Ordinance.
Page 75, Section C -4 and throughout document - change:
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"hc /shc" to ' e tor"
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Page 76 -1, Section C -3 change:
Upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisory Committee and when the proposed
sign satisfies all applicable provisions of this Title the Community Development Director
shall , approve an Administrative Sign Program prt c
Page 76 -2, Section A -1 change:
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"develepments" to "de to
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Page 77 -2, Section C -5, - change:
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Page 77 - 2, Section D - 5 , - change:
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"advcrtizing" to "aysn
Page unnumbered, revisions to Chapter 9 -10, Section c (1) c. - add to end of paragraph:
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Page 274 -1, Section D, - change:
"advcrtizing" to :"WO
Page 274 -1, Section 9- 13.030 General Provisions, - insert:
...legal parcel s the permitted use .. .
Page 276, Section C -2 change /add:
Change - "Noon" to Neon
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Page 277, add:
criteria for "Bed & Breakfast" to chart
Page unnumbered, revision to Chapter 9 -18 definitions:
Beacon -- Change - "of" to :'for
Page 280, L -2:
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The following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION NO. 97 -1601
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL REPEAL
THE EXISTING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPT A
NEW TITLE 9 CHAPTER 13, WITH THE SAME TITLE; AND THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT REVISIONS TO TITLE 9, CHAPTERS 3, 10
AND 18
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To recommend approval of the sign ordinance as amended to the City Council. On a motion
by Commissioner Lubin, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and by the following roll call vote,
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Lubin, Keen, Titus Deviny and Tappan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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February 4, 1997
Commissioner Deviny noted that a lot of work had been put into the revised sign ordinance and
expressed the hope that the City would support the business community by enforcing the
regulations in a more pro - active manner.
Chair Tappan asked staff to thank the AAC and staff for their work.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION BY - LAWS
Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck presented the staff report. She stated that the
By -Laws were to be reviewed annually but had been placed on indefinite hold until the decision
by the City Council regarding the number of Commissioner was made; the Council has made
their determination and now the "quorum" section of the by -laws must be updated to reflect
same.
The Commission discussed conflict of interest and how specific it had to be prior to not voting
on an issue; the formal consent required for extended absence by a Commissioner; and,
discussion of voting and number of members required.
The following changes were recommended:
- Throughout the document as shown, change reference from "Chairman" to '' "h'
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Section F -3, change reference to "a quorum" to
- Throughout the document as shown, change reference from "four"
The following action was then taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 1602
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING RULES AND PROCEDURES
To approve the Resolution as amended. On a motion by Commissioner Deviny, seconded by
Commissioner Lubin, and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Deviny, Lubin, Keen, Titus and Tappan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ITEMS AND
COMMENTS
A. Update of Projects -
• Review of Coker Ellsworth project will go to the City Council next Tuesday;
• Commissioner Lubin asked about the progress of the Central Coast Town Center. Staff
replied that no comment has been received from the applicant;
• Chair Tappan asked about the Kawaoka project. Staff replied that the pre- application
review is scheduled for Planning Commission on February 18;
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February 4, 1997
ATTEST:
Commissioner Keen asked about the Haythem Dawlett project and how the County
review was progressing, staff replied that the applicant had requested review of old Hwy
101 in the EIR but this was against the County policies, there was more discussion of the
alignment of the access road;
• Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck reminded the Commission about the
deadline to register for the Planners Institute in Monterey; and
• Chair Tappan asked about the Countywide meeting in Paso Robles.
B. Update on Associate Planner Positions
• Community Development Director Liberto -Blanck reported to the Commission that one
Associate Planner position had been accepted by Helen Elder and noted some of the
duties she would be performing. The second position had been offered but not yet
accepted.
C. Procedure for Commission Appointments by Council
• Community Development Director Liberto - Blanck discussed procedure for Planning
Commission appointments and stated that a memo outlining the process had been
provided and that the Commissioners interested in re- applying should submit the required
form. The current Commission term will end at the end of March. There was
discussion of under what circumstances non - residents might be included on specific
boards and /or commissions.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -
1. Planning Commissioners Journal Magazine /Winter 1996 -97
2. California Planner Magazine /January - February 1997
The Commission expressed their agreement that receiving these materials was very beneficial.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Keen,
seconded by Commissioner Titus, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20
p.m.
Lfi cill; Breese, Commission Clerk
AS TO CONTENT:
Doreen L • erto- Blanck, Community Development Director
illiam Tapp. C air