PC Minutes 1993-07-20ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 20, 1993
PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIP
The Special Planning Commission meeting started at 6:30 P.M. at 605 Bennett Street, Arroyo
Grande for a field trip. In attendance were Chairman Carr, Vice Chairman Tappan,
Commissioners Soto, Reilly, Hatchett, and Keen; absent is Commissioner Deviny. Also in
attendance was Planning Director Liberto - Blanck.
The Planning Commission viewed the new homes on 25 ft. x 125 ft. lots. They adjourned at
7:05 to their regular meeting at 215 E. Branch Street.
REGULAR MEETING
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Carr presiding.
Present are Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Hatchett, and Keen; absent is Commissioner
Deviny. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in
attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner
Hatchett, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of June 15 and July 6,
1993 were approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
VARIANCE CASE NO. 93 -175 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 93 -508
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SELF - SERVICE CAR WASH AT 1203 GRAND AVENUE,
APPLICANT IS ROBERT BARRON
Current Planner Spierling gave a verbal report using the overhead projector to allow the
Commissioners to view various points pertinent to this proposed project. Some of the issues
presented were traffic flow, water usage, landscaping, and comparable site usage.
After the Commissioners had an opportunity to query Current Planner Spierling on some of the
issues, Chairman Carr opened the public hearing.
Mark Vasquez, representing the applicant, stated the presentation had covered all the items. He
made a few comments, requesting approval of the projects.
E. M. March, P.O. Box 617, Grover Beach, spoke in support of the project, speaking favorably
of the Barrons in the community and . as business people.
With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Carr closed the public hearing.
After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following modification to Condition #6 was made:
6. The applicant shall provide for review and approval by the City Council, an individual
water program which will propose measures to neutralize projected water demand less
past usage for the project. Projected water demand less past usage is 1.8 acre -feet per
year. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall:
a) Implement a portion of the approved program that will neutralize 1.3 acre -feet per
year; and
b) Submit a bond, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Planning in
consultation with the Director of Public Works, that will provide adequate funds
to neutralize 0.5 acre -feet of water per year plus any possible administrative
costs.
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After 15 months of operation, water records for the car wash shall be analyzed to
determine actual water usage. If actual water usage is 1.7 acre -feet per year or less, the
bond shall be refunded to the applicant. If actual water usage is greater than 1.7 acre -
feet per year, the applicant shall implement the balance of the water neutralization plan
required based on actual water usage. Implementation by applicant shall occur within
6 months of notification by the City that additional that additional neutralization is
required or the bond shall be forfeited.
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of Building Permits for neutralization plan and
initial implementation, after 15 months of operation for water
review, and within 6 months of notification for any final
implementation.
Responsible Department: Public Works Department for review and implementation
of neutralization plan (including bond), Planning
Department for review of water records.
The following action was taken, including amended Condition #6.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1423
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 93 -175,
APPLIED FOR BY ROBERT BARRON AT 1203 GRAND AVENUE,
VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 15 FOOT
LANDSCAPED STREET SETBACK
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Hatchett, Keen and Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Deviny
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 20th day of July 1993.
Then the following action was taken, including the modification to Condition #6::
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1424
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 93 -508 AND THE ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A SELF - SERVICE CAR WASH AT 1203 GRAND
AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY ROBERT BARRON; ADOPTION OF A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES AND
INSTRUCTION THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Hatchett, Keen and Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Deviny
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 20th day of July 1993.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 87 -392 AMENDMENT #1, ADDITION OF A 72
SQUARE FOOT PATIO ENCLOSURE AT 450 SPANISH MOSS LANE, APPLICANT IS
DAVID M. BROWN
Current Planner Spierling gave a brief overview and answered questions presented by the
Commissioners.
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On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously
carried, it was agreed to recommend approval of this Amendment to the City Council.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 90-480, ANNUAL REVIEW OF MONTESSORI
PRESCHOOL AT 216 OAK STREET, APPLICANTS ARE MICHAEL AND JOYCE
MILLER
Current Planner Spierling presented this item to the Commission, stating that there had not been
any negative comments in the past year, except today one call was received by a neighbor who
stated she could not attend this meeting. This woman stated there was too much noise and
indicated there may not be the correct ratio of teachers to students.
Michael Miller, applicant, came forward to answer questions presented by the Planning
Commission. He stated the school occasionally brings in animals and today they did bring in
a bird, which he agreed was quite noisy and perhaps precipitated the call. He further stated that
they do adhere to the State regulated ratio of one teacher to every twelve students. Mr. Miller
then answered various questions presented to him by the Commissioners.
On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously
carried, it was agreed that this would be the final review necessary.
PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck gave a report on the property being vacated by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Commissioner Reilly said she felt children in the Arroyo Grande
Village area should be allowed to use the equipment and suggested it be left there for that
purpose. After discussion by the Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Reilly to
recommend leaving the play equipment on the property, seconded by Chairman Carr, a 3 -3 vote
was made. The motion did not pass due to lack of a majority vote.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck briefly discussed the joint meeting with the City Council on
August 3, 1993, noting it would begin at 6:30 P.M.
Update on Proposed Legislation was presented by Planning Director Liberto - Blanck and briefly
discussed by the Commissioners.
A date for the joint meeting with the Traffic Commission was discussed and a Monday night
sometime in August was proposed. Planning Director Liberto - Blanck will firm up a date.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck stated that Staff would be looking into the height limits in the
area presented on the map to the Commissioners, as directed by City Council.
Chairman Carr suggested that each Commissioner have a turn at leading in the salute to the flag.
Staff was directed to select and place an asterisk by the name of the Commissioner to lead in
this salute for that particular meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck briefly pointed out different items that had been presented to
the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Soto,
seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 P.M. to a special meeting with the City Council at 6:30 P.M. on August 3, 1993 in
Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
Nancy Brow Commission Clerk Robert . Carr, Chairman
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