PC Minutes 1995-07-18ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 18, 1995
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairperson Keen
presiding. Present are Commissioners Tappan, Soto, and Beck. Commissioners Carr, Deviny,
and Hatchett are absent. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck is in attendance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE PROPOSED 10 ACRE RANCHO GRANDE PARK
(ELDER PLAN), INCLUDING PLAYING FIELDS, TENNIS COURTS, PLAY AREAS
AND PICNIC FACILITIES; RANCHO GRANDE PARK (ELDER PLAN) PROJECT
APPROVAL, APPLICANT IS THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck gave the reason for recommending an extension. She
suggested the date of September 19, 1995, mentioning the date of the 18th of September in the
agenda was incorrect.
On a motion by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously
carried, this item was continued to the regular meeting of September 19, 1995.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION INTERPRETATION OF
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck presented this item to the Planning Commission explaining the
present status of the Development Code regarding Section 9- 13.050 on signs which are
prohibited and Section 9- 13.040 which lists exceptions to sign permits. Ms. Liberto - Blanck
stated Staff has had requests for temporary use of signs presently prohibited. She explained the
two resolutions before the Planning Commission.
Discussion was held by the Commissioners, the main concerns being a definition of the term
temporary and the use of gas and hot air balloons.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck briefly discussed each of the nine items under Section 9- 13.050
and suggested the ones the Commissioners might consider to approve for use on a temporary
basis. She referred to the letter from the Chamber of Commerce. Planning Director Liberto-
Blanck suggested the first consideration for the Commissioners to determine was a definition for
the term temporary and then which signs they felt could be allowed on a temporary basis.
Each of these items were discussed by the Planning Commission. Enforcement was also
discussed and several examples of problem signs, as well as appropriate ones in the area were
discussed. During the Commissioner discussion, changes to the first resolution were reviewed
with Staff.
After further discussion the following action was taken, as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1524
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July 18, 1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT CERTAIN PROHIBITED
SIGNS ARE PERMITTED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS
On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Beck and Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Carr, Deviny, and Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of July 1995.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION BY -LAWS
Chairperson Keen recommended a committee of Commissioners Tappan, Beck and himself
review the by -laws and return to the Planning Commission with any recommendations for
changes. Chairperson Keen asked Staff to contact the absent members to see if they had any
comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Chairperson Keen asked Staff to advise the Planning Commission of any pending appeals.
Commissioner Soto said the charts from the "FPBC Bulletin" did not have the alternate pages
printed and asked Staff if these could be provided. Planning Director Liberto - Blanck noted the
pages were two -sided and evidently only one side was copied, stating she would see that these
pages were provided.
Commissioner Tappan mentioned the Open House invitation from CDBG on Saturday, July 22,
1995, although he would be unable to attend. Commissioner Beck said she planned to attend.
The concensus was that the Commissioners should support the efforts of CDBG.
Commissioner Tappan stated he read that someone in Grover Beach had a forum on the Brown
Act, mentioning it might be of benefit to the various commissions of the City of Arroyo Grande.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck said she would mention it to Nancy Davis, City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter dated July 14, 1995 from Heather Jensen, Executive Director, Arroyo Grande
Chamber of Commerce regarding the Sign Ordinance.
2. Notice of Preparation - Environmental Impact Report: AVILA BEACH CLEANUP
PROJECT, County of San Luis Obispo
3. Letter dated July 14, 1995 from Doreen Liberto - Blanck to current mailing list regarding
Rancho Grande Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Soto,
seconded by Commissioner Beck and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35
P.M. to the next scheduled meeting on August 1, 1995.
ATTEST:
Nancy Brow h) Commission Clerk