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PC Minutes 1995-05-161 1 1 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 16, 1995 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairperson Keen presiding. Present are Commissioners Soto, Hatchett, and Beck. Commissioners Tappan, Carr, and Deviny are absent. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Commissioner Beck seconded by Commissioner Hatchett and unanimously carried, the minutes of April 18, 1995 was approved with Commissioner Soto abstaining as he was not in attendance at that meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC hIEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 94 -530, 1200 GRAND AVENUE, APPLICANT IS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Chairperson Keen stated the applicant requested a continuance on this item to the regular meeting of August 1, 1995. On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and unanimously carried, this item was continued as requested. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT MAI' NO. 2189 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 95-532 (P.U.D. PERMIT) WITII ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A SIX UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 260 ROBLES ROAD, APPLICANT IS VICK PACE CONSTRUCTION Current Planner Scott Spierling presented this item, using the overhead projector as he discussed various aspects of this proposed project. He said two issues the Commissioners may want to consider were trash pickup and entrance into the proposed project. Mr. Spierling stated the Architectural Advisory Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee recommended approval. Commissioner Deviny entered Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. He stated that because he did not hear all of Current Planner Spierling's presentation, he would not participate in this item and would abstain in any voting. Commissioner Beck inquired about possible hazardous materials because of previous use on the property. Current Planner Spierling responded that environmental studies had been done and there was no evidence of contamination on the property. Chairperson Keen opened the public hearing. Scott Pace, applicant, said he agreed with all of the mitigations and conditions and requested approval of the project. Lou Previati of 293 Hillcrest Drive said he lived in the adjoining property and asked questions regarding the fencing. Current Planner Spierling responded that the retaining wall was to remain and, if it was damaged during construction, the applicant would be required to repair it. Mr. Spierling said the Conditions of Approval stated that any fence area needing repair would be fixed by the applicant. Scott Pace addressed Mr. Previati from the audience saying, if the project was approved, he would meet with him regarding the fencing. Greg Soto, architect for the applicant, said lie was there to answer any questions and that both he and Mr. Pace might later respond to any discussion. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 2 May 16, 1995 With no further comments from the audience, Chairperson Keen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Soto stated there was insufficient open space, the trash enclosure should be at the front rather than the back for safety reasons, and though he felt it was a good design, it was too much in too little space. Chairperson Keen said one of the problems with P.U.D.'s was the trash and putting separate cans out on the street was not acceptable. Scott Pace requested enclosing the three proposed carports. Discussion was held by the Planning Commission and the consensus was they should remain carports. Greg Soto, responded to some of Commissioner Soto's comments, including how he calculated the lot sizes and building versus open space. Commissioner Soto stated that some of the area Mr. Soto described was unusable as open space. After more discussion by the Planning Commission, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1506 A RESOLUTION OF TIIE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2189, LOCATED AT 260 ROBLES STREET, APPLIED FOR BY VICK PACE CONSTRUCTION CO.; ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES; AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION On a motion by Chairperson Keen, seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and by the following roll call, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Hatchett, Beck, and Chairperson Keen NOES: Commissioner Soto ABSENT: Commissioners Tappan and Carr ABSTAIN: Commissioner Devi►ly the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 16th day of May 1995. Then the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1507 A RESOLUTION 01? THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIIE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (P.U.D. PERMIT) CASE NO. 95 -532 AND THE ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, TO CREATE A SIX -UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, APPLIED FOR BY VICK PACE CONSTRUCTION CO. AT 260 ROBLES ROAD; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES AND INSTRUCTION TIIAT TIIE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION 1 1 1 1 1 1 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 3 May 16, 1995 On a motion by Chairperson Keen, seconded by Commissioner Beck, and by the following roll call, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Hatchett, Beck, and Chairperson Keen NOES: Commissioner Soto ABSENT: Commissioners Tappan and Carr ABSTAIN: Commissioner Deviny the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 16th day of May 1995. Planning Staff apprised the public of the appeal period on this project. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 95 -533 WITH ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 637 SQUARE FOOT SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT' AT 1475 HILLCREST DRIVE, APPLICANTS ARE PAUL AND MARY IIERTEL Current Planner Spierling gave a brief overview of this item, showed the proposed plans on the overhead projector, and discussed the D Overlay. He said all requirements were met, and Staff recommended approval. Paul Hertel, applicant, gave reasons for desiring approval. Greg Holzer of 1485 Hillcrest Drive said he lived next door to the Hertel's and approved of the proposed project. Coleen Phelan of 1607 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach, spoke in favor of the project. With no further comments from the audience, Chairperson Keen closed the public hearing. Discussion was held by the Planning Commission. It was agreed that the 17 foot setback would be permitted. The following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1508 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 95 -533, AT 1475 IIILLCREST DRIVE; APPLIED FOR BY PAUL AND MARY IIERTEL; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND INSTRUCTION THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION On a motion by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the following roll call, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Soto, Deviny, Hatchett, Beck, and Chairperson Keen NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Tappan and Carr Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 4 May 16, 1995 the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 16th day of May 1995. Planning Staff apprised the public of the appeal period on this project. PUBLIC HEARING - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 1663 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 94 -523 WITH ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 38 UNIT CLUSTERED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF ORCHARD AVENUE, APPLICANT IS BUSICK /GEARING DEVELOPMENT Chairperson Keen announced applicant withdrew this item. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS The Commissioners complimented Staff on the draft of a brochure "The City's Subdivision Review Process ", requesting no changes. Commissioner Beck expressed concern on house density and inquired if we were going to continue in the same manner or were we going to require open space in the P.U.D.'s. Planning Director Liberto - Blanck said P.U.D.'s would be discussed at the joint meeting with the City Council, perhaps in July. The Planning Commission agreed that the Development Code should require more open space. Chairperson Keen said he noticed a hearing of the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission for land close to the city limits of Arroyo Grande and asked if Planning Director Liberto - Blanck planned to represent the City at that meeting. Planning Director Liberto - Blanck responded that various departments of the City have been involved with this item, and she would request a copy of the staff report, and perhaps attend the meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS May 15, 1995 copy of The Citizen newspaper. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. to the next scheduled meeting on June 6, 1995. ATTEST: 1 1 1