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PC Minutes 1993-08-17ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 1993 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Carr presiding. Present are Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, and Deviny; absent are Commissioners Hatchett and Keen. Current Planner Scott Spierling is in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of July 20, 1993 and August 3, 1993 were approved with a minor addition on the August 3, 1993 minutes of the inserted words "are present" after the name Keen on Page 1, Line 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Fred Hurst inquired about the Culligan item. Chairman Carr advised him it would be discussed under Item IV. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 93-506 AND PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 93 -14 TO CONVERT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE PREVIOUSLY USED AS A RESIDENCE AND CLASSROOMS TO A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AT 120 NELSON STREET. APPLICANTS ARE GARY BORDA AND MIKE FISHER Current Planner Spierling gave an overview and indicated that the Staff Advisory Committee recommended approval of this resolution. After a few questions from the Commission to Current Planner Spierling regarding underground utilities, Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. Gary Borda, applicant, said he felt this project would be beneficial to the community and asked for approval. He stated he was in agreement with all the requirements. With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Carr closed the public hearing. After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1425 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 93 -506, TO ALLOW CONVERSION OF A STRUCTURE USED AS A RESIDENCE AND CLASSROOM, TO A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, APPLIED FOR BY GARY BORDA AND MIKE FISHER INSURANCE AT 120 NELSON STREET, AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO 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, Soto, Reilly, Deviny and Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hatchett and Keen the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August 1993. AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -435 AND AMENDED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 87-395 FOR A 823 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT 1300 JAMES WAY. APPLICANT IS RUSSEL SHEPPEL Current Planner Spierling gave background information, discussed the proposed changes, and indicated that the Architectural Advisory Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee recommended approval. He pointed out that a Minute Motion would not be necessary, the Resolution taking care of all items. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission August 17, 1993 Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. Tim Woodle, architect for the applicant, requested approval and said he would be glad to answer any questions. With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Carr closed the public hearing. The Commission asked about the traffic mitigation fees, and Current Planner Spierling indicated it was covered under Mitigation Measures, Item 6. Commissioner Soto requested clarification on various aspects of the proposed changes. Current Planner Spierling, using the overview, and Mr. Woodle, using a map, explained these changes. After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1426 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -435 AND AMENDED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 87 -395, FOR 823 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION . TO THE BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION, APPLIED FOR BY RUSSEL SHEPPEL AT 1300 JAMES WAY AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Deviny and Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hatchett and Keen the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August 1993. After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following action was taken: Page 2 On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: VARIANCE CASE NO. 93 -177 AND EXTENSION OF TIME - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 89-459; VARIANCE CASE NO. 93-178 AND EXTENSION OF TIME - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88 -437 AT 1220 FARROLL AVENUE AND 207 PILGRIM WAY. APPLICANT IS COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL • Current Planner Spierling provided the Commissioners with background information on this item and the current requests • for extensions. He pointed out that there had been no complaints received and everything seemed to be going well, thereby recommending approval. The Commission posed various questions to Current Planner Spierling regarding this project. Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. Marlin Miller, representative for the applicant, stated he would be pleased to answer any questions presented by the Commission. The Commissioners asked Mr. Miller questions, including what type of requirements were imposed by the Fire Department and what time frame he expected these to be completed. With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Carr closed the public hearing. During the discussion by the Planning Commission, Commissioner Soto pointed out that in the beginning there was some concern by the neighbors and over the years there have not been any problems at all, which he felt was a plus for the school. Arroyo Grande Planning Conunission Page 3 August 17, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1427 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 93 -178, APPLIED FOR BY COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT 207 PILGRIM WAY, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT A TIME EXTENSION BE FILED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF A PERMIT OR APPROVAL AND FROM THE LIMIT ON LENGTH AND NUMBER OF TIME EXTENSIONS ALLOWED BY THE DEVELOPMENT CODE On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Deviny and Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hatchett and Keen the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August 1993. After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1428 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 89 -459 AND A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 93 -177, APPLIED FOR BY COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT 1220 FARROLL AVENUE, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT A TIME EXTENSION BE FILED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF A PERMIT OR APPROVAL AND FROM THE LIMIT ON LENGTH AND NUMBER OF TIME EXTENSIONS ALLOWED BY THE DEVELOPMENT CODE On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Deviny and Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hatchett and Keen the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August 1993. On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and unanimously carried, that an unlimited time extension be allowed in reference to Conditional Use Permit Case No. 88 -437. PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION - CULLIGAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER Current Planner Spierling, referring to Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck's staff report, gave a summary to the Planning Commission. He advised the Commission that they were to vote on one of the two resolutions thereby making the interpretation. After a few questions from the Commission to Current Planner Spierling, Chairman Carr invited the applicant to speak. Mike Rice, 182 Country Hills Lane, Arroyo Grande, spoke for Culligan stating he was pleased to find the two locations mentioned as they were desirous of a centralized location. He discussed the type of business they were, the type of building they would build, and other aspects of this proposed project. He felt that an Arroyo Grande location would be good for him and for the City and requested an interpretation in the affirmative. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 4 August 17, 1993 The Commissioners held a lengthy discussion, concerned mostly with the type of business Culligan was proposing in either of these locations, because of the zoning being highway commercial. Several areas of the City were discussed, as the Commissioners attempted to assist Mr. Rice in finding an appropriate location in Arroyo Grande. It was generally agreed that the zoning criteria had to be supported. After further discussion by the Commission, the following action was taken: ATTEST: Nancy Brow RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1429 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN INTERPRETATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE THAT A WATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER IS NOT A PERMITTED USE IN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly and Chairman Carr NOES: Commissioner Deviny ABSENT: Commissioners Hatchett and, Keen the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August 1993. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Reilly, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ommission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Chairman