PC Minutes 1996-07-021
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 2, 1996
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairperson Keen
presiding. Present were Commissioners Beck, Tappan, Deviny and Lubin. Community
Development Director Doreen Liberto- Blanck, Associate Planner Lori Rosenstein, Public Works
Director John Wallace and Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler were in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by
Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the special joint City Council
and Planning Commission meeting of May 29, 1996 were approved as presented and the minutes
of the special Planning Commission meeting of June 4, 1996 were approved as corrected: (page
6, paragraph 2: change pedestrian to fr)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
SELECTION OF CIAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON - On motion by Chairperson
Keen, seconded by Commissioner Lubin, and unanimously carried, Commissioner Tappan was
selected Chairperson.
Commissioner Deviny nominated Chairperson Keen for Vice Chairperson, he declined.
On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Beck, and unanimously
carried, Commissioner Deviny was selected Vice Chairperson.
With unanimous consensus, it was determined that Chairperson Keen would conduct the current
meeting and Chairperson Tappan would take the gavel at the next Planning Commission meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, APPLICANT; CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 89 -459, AMENDMENT #1, TO ADD THREE 24' X 40'
MODULAR BUILDINGS TO SERVE AS KINDERGARTEN AND HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSROOMS; 1220 FARROLL AVENUE
Associate Planner Lori Rosenstein presented the staff report. She explained the background of
the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and discussed the reasons for the proposed
amendment which would allow the consolidation of the school to one site. This is a temporary
solution until the school moves to its proposed permanent campus in approximately five (5)
years. Staff received one written response, after preparation of the staff report, from an
adjoining property owner which was included in the packet. The letter addressed a concern
regarding the fence along the boundary of the two properties. A letter from the applicant was
also included in the packet which addresses their concerns with certain Conditions of Approval
(COA) proposed for the project. The Park and Recreation Director and Public Works Director
will discuss the COA's in question. Staff placed a modification to Condition #3 before the
Commission this evening. The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Architectural Advisory
Committee (AAC) have reviewed the application and recommend approval based on the COA's.
Commissioner Tappan questioned the fact that COA's approved in the original CUP have not
yet been completed. Staff agreed and stated that proposed COA 17a and 17b have been included
to address that concern.
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Chairperson Keen opened the public hearing.
Kevin Rachel, superintendent of Coastal Christian School - stated that he has been at the
school for approximately one year and had been unable to receive clear direction regarding the
easement that was required in the original CUP; stated that the school was attempting to
consolidate their campus and would not exceed the number of students approved in the original
CUP; suggested that since the school was a temporary use it would not be fair to subject the
property owner to restrictive conditions; stated that they would restrict the students from
approaching the fence that the neighbor was concerned about; and, questioned the need for a
Landscape Architect to prepare a plan for the entire site but agreed with the need for landscaping
along the 40' strip adjoining the parking lot.
Kathy Spencer, 455 Golden West Place - stated that she had written the letter and expressed
appreciation that the school was willing to address her concern. She stated that she had no
objection to the increased use of the school, they have been good neighbors; expressed concern
with the issue of security because her fence is 5' in height; and, expressed concern that exterior
lighting might shine into her yard.
Jackie Walker, 451 Golden West Place - stated that she had similar concerns as Ms. Spencer.
Additionally, there is a tall tree that hangs over her fence and she was concerned that it would
be easy for larger children to climb it and access her yard.
With no further comments from the audience, Chairperson Keen closed the public hearing and
requested John Wallace, Public Works Director to address the Commission. Mr. Wallace
presented an overhead slide which identified the required right -of -way (ROW) for collector
streets. The requested total ROW is 32' with an additional Public Utility Easement (PUE) of
6'. There was discussion about why the original COA was not enforced.
Chairperson Keen invited John Keisler, Parks and Recreation Director to address the
Commission. Mr. Keisler clarified that the landscaping COA was for a 40' strip adjacent to the
parking lot and a blank wall on the proposed modular buildings #2 & #3. There was discussion
regarding standard landscaping COA's; the need for a plan by Landscape Architect; concern that
the language of the COA was unclear; the tree referred to by Ms. Walker; and the requirement
for a gate to allow access to Soto Sports Complex.
After discussion by the Commission regarding the above issues, the following action was taken,
to adopt:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
INSTRUCTING TILE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 89 -459, AMENDMENT #1, APPLIED FOR BY COASTAL
CHRISTIAN SCIIOOL AT 1220 FARROLL AVENUE
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Replace COA #3:
Add COA /t"7a:
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -1568
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Modify COA #8: "Prior to issuance of building permit, a landscaping and irrigation plan
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Delete COA #11: the- appkeanl- shall- eens.der- the- installatien- emote- en4he-
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On a motion by Commissioner Deviny, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the
following roll call, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Deviny, Tappan, Beck, Lubin and Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Staff advised the public of the right to appeal this project decision.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - INTERPRETATION FOR FLAG POLES IN COMMERCIAL
ZONES; VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE
Associate Planner Lori Rosenstein presented the staff report. Staff has recently received an
inquiry from a property owner concerning the development regulations for the installation of a
flag pole on commercial property. Staff researched and located an interpretation from 1979
which determined that flag poles in all commercial zones were subject to approval via the
conditional use permit process. A more recent Planning Commission interpretation in January
of 1992 allowed flag poles in residential neighborhoods by right. Staff requested that the
Commission provide an interpretation that flag poles in commercial developments are subject
to plot plan review by staff.
Patrick Devaney, Sunset North Car Wash - stated that he contacted the cities of San Luis
Obispo, Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks and he felt "the rule of thumb" was a height limit
of 50' when the flag did not block power lines or traffic.
The Commission discussed cost of a Conditional Use Permit vs. Plot Plan Review Permit;
height of flag poles in adjoining communities and their regulations; concept of limiting size of
flag itself; height of flag pole along freeway as opposed to regular commercial development;
need for setback requirement; and, type of flag that could be flown.
After discussion by the Commission regarding the above issues, the following action was taken,
to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -1569
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN INTERPRETATION OF THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FLAG POLES IN COMMERCIAL
ZONES
Modify finding #3: Due to the unique nature of flag poles, plot plan review is necessary to
insure the location of the flag pole ri ?S z `t f> bg d not impact public safety or conflict with
existing development.
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On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Beck, and by the following
roll call, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Beck, Deviny, Lubin and Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Community Development Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck presented the staff report.
Chairperson Keen indicated that he would prefer that the new Chairperson make the decisions
regarding review of Rules and Regulations and suggested continuance of the item to the August
6 meeting. The Commission concurred with this action.
PLANNING COMMISSION /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ITEMS AND
COMMENTS
A. The GenCom, Inc. project will be presented to the City Council at the meeting of July
9, 1996.
B. Conduct special Meeting on Thursday July 18, 1996 or Tuesday July 30, 1996 at 7:30
p.m. to discuss Long Range Traffic Study and Short Range Traffic Study; and a Special
Meeting on Monday July 22, 1996 or Thursday July 25, 1996 with the City Council and
Traffic Commission regarding a presentation on the "Great Street" Program
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Agenda Item No. 11. A., modification to Condition of Approval #3.
2. Handout on "Great Street" program
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Deviny,
seconded by Commissioner Beck, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05
p.m. to the next scheduled meeting on July 16, 1996.
ATTEST:
Luc lle Breese, Commission Clerk
AS TO CONT NT:
Doreen Libert■=13lanck, Community Development Director
n Keen, Ch ' person
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