PC Minutes 1995-02-071
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ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 7, 1995
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairperson Keen
presiding. Present are Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Deviny and Beck. Absent are
Commissioners Carr and Hatchett. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current
Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Comâ–ºnissioner Soto seconded by Commissioner Tappan and unanimously
carried, the minutes of January 3, 1995, with the addition of Jean Beck voting approval on
Resolution No. 95-1496, were approved.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 17, 1995 were approved with Chairperson Keen abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC I-IEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 94 -530 FOR
GOODWILL DONOR TRAILER AT 1200 GRAND AVENUE, APPLICANT IS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Chairperson Keen excused himself from this item, because he lives within 300 feet of this
project, and left Council Chambers.
Goodwill Industries requested a continuance on this item due to new developments regarding the
site. Vice Chairperson Tappan invited the public to speak, but with no response from the
audience, he closed the public hearing.
On a notion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously
carried, it was agreed to continue this item until the regular meeting of March 7, 1995.
Chairperson Keen returned to Council Chambers.
PUI3LIC HEARING - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 94-521 AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 94 -528 (PUD PERMIT) WITII ASSOCIATED
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 37 UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT
1131 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLICANT iS FARROLL ROAD GROUP
Using the overhead projector, Current Planner Spierling gave the background of this property
and the proposed use. He explained why a Lot Line Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit
would be required. Referring to posted plans, and a color and material board, Current Planner
Spierling pGi;i;.ed out various features of the proposed development, such as floor plans,
elevations, setbacks, and so forth; and pointed out .issues to be considered. Regarding the
revised Resolution 94 -521 given to the Commissioners prior to this meeting, Mr. Spierling
explained it was modified by request of the Interim Public Works Director to add to condition
/141 the following verbiage: "unless otherwise justified by engineering calculations and approved
by the City Engineer ". Chairperson Keen asked the applicants if they were aware of this
addition and if they concurred and Mr. Garing nodded in the affirmative.
Chairperson Keen opened the public hearing.
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Ed Dorfman, one of the applicants, gave a brief summation of the proposed plans, requesting
approval. He also asked for input from the Commissioners regarding reducing of the street from
40 feet to 38 feet, stating they would probably return requesting a variance to cover this change.
Brian Conroy, Architect for the applicant, spoke of the concept of zero lot line and why he felt
it was a favorable option and pointed out other positive aspects of the proposed development.
Jim Garing, one of the applicants, said he would be glad to answer any questions. Various
questions were raised regarding the drainage to which Mr. Garing responded.
With no further comments from the audience, Chairperson Keen closed the public hearing.
Various aspects regarding this item were discussed by the Commissioners and the following
action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1499
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO.
94 -521, LOCATED AT 1131 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY
FARROLL ROAD GROUP; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES AND INSTRUCTION
THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Deviny, Beck and Chairperson Keen
NOES: Commissioner Soto
ABSENT: Commissioners Carr and Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of February 1995.
Then the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -1500
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PUD
PERMIT) CASE NO. 94 -528, AND ASSOCIATED ARCIIITECTURAL
REVIEW TO CREATE A 37- UNI'I' PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
APPLIED FOR BY FARROLL ROAD GROUP AT 1131 FARROLL
AVENUE; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH
MITIGATION MEASURES AND INSTRUCTION THAT THE
SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Deviny, Beck and Chairperson Keen
NOES: Commissioner Soto
ABSENT: Commissioners Carr and Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was a passed and adopted this 7th day of February 1995.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNED SiGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 94 -114a, REVIEW
REVISIONS TO DETERMINE SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH PREVIOUS
APPROVAL AT 525 TRAFFIC WAY, APPLICANT IS KHATCHIK H. ACIIADJIAN
Current Planner Spierling, referring to posted plans on the board, identified the changes
requested by the applicant. The Commission discussed the proposed revisions with Staff and
Tony Orefice, Architect for the applicant.
On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously
carried, the Commission found the proposed revisions to be in substantial conformance with the
original planned sign program, thereby approving said revisions.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck reminded the Commissioners that the regular meeting of
February 21, 1995 had been canceled and that a special meeting for the first San Luis Obispo
County Planning Commissioners would be held on February 24, 1995.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Agenda Item II.A. - Goodwill Industries - letter requesting continuance received February
6, 1995 from Margaret D'Ambrosia; Branch Director.
2. Agenda Item II.B. - Revised Resolution for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 94 -528,
Farroll Road Group, 1131 Farroll Avenue.
3. Agenda Item III. A. - Alternative Monument Sign for Planning Sign Program Case No.
94 -114a at 525 Traffic Way.
4. Complimentary copy of "The Citizen" newspaper, provided by the publisher.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Tappan,
seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35
P.M. to a special meeting of the San Luis County Planning Commissioners' Dinner on February
24, 1995 at 6:30 P.M., at the Ramona Garden Community Center located at 10th Street and
Ramona Avenue in Grover Beach.
ATTEST:
Nancy Brow £ ommission Cler
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