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PC Minutes 1993-06-15ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 15, 1993 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Soto presiding. Present are Commissioners Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, Hatchett, and Keen; absent is Commissioner Carr. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1993 were approved with the addition of the heading of Resolution No. 93 -1414 to be inserted at the top of page 3, and the minutes of the regular meetings of May 18, 1993 and June 1, 1993 were approved as prepared. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 93 -507 - 201 BRISCO ROAD, APPLICANT FIVE CITIES AMBULANCE Current Planner Spierling gave a summary of the details of this item, pointing out the various environmental impacts which were considered and the conditions required to alleviate any potential problems. Recommendation by Staff was for approval. Chairman Soto opened the public hearing. Dana Shaheen, General Manager of Five Cities Ambulance, gave reasons he felt this permit should be granted and responded to questions raised by the Commissioners. Cathy Steen of 182A Brisco Road gave reasons she was concerned about the approval of this item. She stated there was already too much traffic in that area and that people drive much faster than the speed limit. She said her husband, who is in the landscape business, has much difficulty pulling out onto Brisco and felt it would be a problem for the ambulances to try to pull out in a hurry. Ms. Steen was not too concerned about the sirens, but was very concerned about the impact upon the children walking and riding bicycles to school. Katherine Silva of 187 Brisco Road, stated why she was against approval of this permit. With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Soto closed the public hearing. Commissioners queried Current Planner Spierling on various points and the applicant was again questioned. It was agreed to change the first sentence of Item 8 to read "during times that Brisco Road is congested" and to add to the first sentence of Item 9, after the word property "and to insure that siren testing is being conducted off site ". Then the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1420 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 93-507, APPLIED FOR BY FIVE CITIES AMBULANCE SERVICE AT 201 BRISCO ROAD; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, and Keen NOES: Commissioner Hatchett and Chairman Soto ABSENT: Commissioner Carr the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of June 1993. yyS yva Arroyo Grande Planning Conunission Page 2 June 15, 1993 A motion was made by Commissioner Deviny, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and unanimously carried requesting the Traffic Commission to investigate and recommend possible red curbing on both sides of the driveway. VARIANCE CASE NO. COMPANIES, INC. Current Planner Spierling submitted by the applicant. Chairman Soto opened the public hearing. 93 -176 - 1650 GRAND AVENUE, APPLICANT VONS spoke briefly on this item, referring to plans and photographs Staff recommended approval. Tom Courtney of Courtney Architects, Inc. stated they were in agreement with the recommendations from Staff and that he would be glad to answer any questions. Les Henderson of 332 Oak Park Road representing Citizens for Responsible Development presented their concerns regarding the development of this parcel, but that they were in agreement that this application be approved. With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Soto closed the public hearing. Chairman Soto stated his appreciation to Vons Companies, Inc. for their sensitivity to the community and citizens of Arroyo Grande. After a brief discussion by the Commissioners the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1421 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE CASE NO. 93 -176, APPLIED FOR BY THE VONS COMPANIES, INC. AT 1650 GRAND AVENUE, VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 9- 10.070; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND INSTRUCTION THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, Hatchett, Keen and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Carr the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of June 1993. PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS Planning Director Liberto - Blanck stated there were some concerns regarding Viewshed Review Case No. 93 -43, but these were alleviated. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. ATTEST: O,s Nancy BrovR Commission Clerk John :ito, Chairman