PC Minutes 1993-07-06ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 6, 1993
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Soto presiding.
Present are Commissioners Carr, Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, and Keen; absent is Commissioner
Hatchett. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in
attendance.
ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIR FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1993 -1994
On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Chairman Soto, and unanimously carried,
Commissioner Carr was elected as Chairman. On a motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded
by Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried, Commissioner Tappan was elected as Vice
Chairman.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
VIEWSHED REVIEW CASE NO. 92 -40, SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 630 CERRO
VISTA CIRCLE, APPLICANT NANCY FOWLER
Current Planner Spierling gave an overview of this item, pointing out the comments of the
Architectural Advisory Committee's (AAC) review and directing the Planning Commission's
attention to the blueprints indicating the original proposed addition and the addition revised per
AAC's recommendations. He also pointed out the two letters received from neighbors opposing
approval of this item, requesting a continuation.
Chairman Carr opened the public hearing.
Nancy Fowler, the applicant, stated she has been attempting to add on to her home since last
September and asked that this new design be approved. She gave reasons why she felt a
decision should be made in her favor.
David Ekbom of Grover Beach, applicant's brother, spoke briefly requesting that this item not
be continued, stating the opposition had no new input and this was the sixth attempt of the
applicant to seek approval. He pointed out that one of the reasons the Commissioners were
there was to protect citizens from governmental abuse.
With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Carr closed the public hearing.
During the Commissioners discussion, Commissioner Keen stated that he had attended all the
hearings and appeals and felt he was qualified to vote. Commissioner Deviny also stated he had
familiarized himself thoroughly enough with the previous staff reports and minutes to vote.
After further discussion by the Commissioners, Commissioner Tappan made a motion to accept
recommendation #3 in the staff report and approve Viewshed Review Case No. 92 -40, with the
conditions of approval and the following findings:
1. The proposal structure is consistent with the intent of Section 9- 03.130 of the
Development Code;
2. The proposed structure is consistent with the established scale and character of the
neighborhood because of the number of two -story houses in the neighborhood. The
proposed structure will not unreasonably or unnecessarily affect views of the surrounding
properties;
3. The proposed structure will not unreasonably or unnecessarily affect views of the
surrounding properties. The proposed structure will not unreasonably and unnecessarily
interfere with the scenic view from any other property judged in light of permitting
reasonable use and development of the property on which the proposed structure or
expansion is to occur, because all of the concerns have been addressed by the revised
plan and with the review of the Architectural Review Committee.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Keen and unanimously carried.
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PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck requested approval of the Resolution allowing minor deviations
from the sign regulations and stated reasons she felt it would be advantageous for all concerned.
After a discussion by the Commissioners, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1422
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 9- 03.120
OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE THAT A MINOR EXCEPTION MAY BE
CONSIDERED FOR CERTAIN SIGN REGULATIONS
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, Keen, and Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of July 1993.
The next two items were informational on two viewshed cases. Commissioner Soto
complimented Planning Director Liberto - Blanck for her efforts in resolving these items, to which
she complimented Current Planner Spierling for his hard work and expertise.
Planning Director Liberto - Blanck reported on the Executive Summary of the Housing Element,
stating it would be available in English and Spanish.
A joint meeting with the City Council regarding Planning issues was discussed and the dates of
July 29 and August 3 will be forwarded to the City Council, stating a preference of August 3rd.
It was also agreed that the meeting should begin at 6:30 P.M.
Commissioners agreed to meet at the Bennett Street project at 6:30 on July 20, then to Council
Chambers for the regular meeting.
Long Range Planning was discussed, with the Commissioners and Planning Director Liberto-
Blanck reporting on the status of various items.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Tappan,
seconded by Commissioner Keen, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55
P.M. to a Special Meeting at 605 Bennett Street in Arroyo Grande at 6:30 P.M. on July 20,
1993. They will then proceed to the regular meeting at the Council Chambers.
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Nancy Brow Commission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Chairman