PC Minutes 1993-01-194'14.0
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 19, 1993
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Soto presiding.
Present are Commissioners, Tappan, Carr, and Reilly. Planning Director Doreen Liberto-
Blanck, Current Planner Scott Spierling, Deputy Public Works Director Avelino Lampitoc, and
Director of Fire and Building Kurt Latipow are in attendance, as well as Michael Multari of
Crawford, Multari & Starr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On a motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner
Tappan, and unanimously carried, the minutes of November 17, 1992 and December 1, 1992
were approved.
Commissioner Moore arrived at 7:35 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING ELEMENT - HOUSING NEEDS IN THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE
Mike Multari of Crawford, Multari & Starr went over the process of presenting the Housing
Element to the State and discussed the various changes referring to the memorandum dated
January 11, 1993. He also advised the commissioners of the input from People's Self -Help
Housing, which was given to him after he had prepared the memorandum. The recommendation
was that the Draft Housing Element with the modifications of this memorandum and the input
from People's Self -Help Housing be forwarded to the City Council for approval to send it to the
State.
Chairman Soto opened the public hearing.
Melvin Johnson, 835 Olive Street, Arroyo Grande, pointed out several items in the Draft
Housing Element, giving his observations and opinions.
Ed Dorfman, 224 La Cresta Drive, Arroyo Grande, felt the housing situation is everyone's
problem and that another method such as a tax or fee on each dwelling be considered.
With no further comments from the audience, Chairman Soto closed the public hearing.
During the discussion by the commissioners, modifications to the Housing Element document
were made. Then the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1404
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE UPDATED
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, ADOPT
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION AFTER THE 45 DAY REVIEW PERIOD
BY HCD
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Tappan, Carr, Reilly, and Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 19th day of January 1993.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -501,
CONSTRUCTION OF A SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL UNIT OVER EXISTING
GARAGE AT 840 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLICANT IS ROGER FULLER
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Commissioner Carr excused himself from this item and left Council Chambers.
Current Planner Scott Spierling, referring the commissioners to his report dated January 19,
1992, reviewed the history and latest action regarding this item.
Commissioner Soto opened up public hearing.
Roger Fuller, applicant, presented pictures to the Commission, stating this was part of the low
income housing they had been discussing, that he had made the changes recommended, and
requested approval.
Melvin Johnson, 835 Olive Street, Arroyo Grande, spoke in objection to this project, stating he
did not feel the changes made were acceptable.
Jerry Martin, 514 Woodland Drive, Arroyo Grande, read a letter signed by he and his wife
objecting to this project because of their view being impaired, and presented the letter to the
Commission Clerk.
Art Coplin, 856 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, representing himself and his wife, spoke
briefly and requested that a favorable decision be rendered.
Verna Murray, 518 Woodland Drive, Arroyo Grande, said she was against the project and asked
that it not be approved.
Marlene Johnson, 835 Olive Street, Arroyo Grande, stated she objected to this project and
suggested this construction be put elsewhere on applicant's property.
With no other comments from the public, Commissioner Soto closed the public hearing.
During the discussion by the commissioners, Chairman Soto said he appreciated the AAC for
their thorough, proficient work on this item.
On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, with a 2:2 vote, this
project is forwarded without recommendation to the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 92-507, SUBDIVISION OF
A 3.2 ACRE PARCEL AT 1101 HUASNA ROAD, APPLICANT IS BOB BOWEN
Commissioner Carr returned to Council Chambers.
Current Planner Scott Spierling gave an overview to the Commission and advised them that Kurt
Latipow, Director of Fire and Building, and Avelino Lampitoc, Deputy Director of Public
Works, were present and available to answer any questions.
The commissioners queried Kurt Latipow, then Avelino Lampitoc on several items. Then
Chairman Soto opened the public hearing.
Leonard Lenger, Surveyor, spoke for Mr. Bowen, the applicant, taking exception to some of
the items listed in the document dated January 19, 1993.
Bob Bowen, applicant, gave each Commissioner documentation, which he then went over with
them, mainly concerned with water rights.
Mary Rivas, 324 Platino Lane (Lot 60), Arroyo Grande, requested condition #12 regarding
elevation be upheld.
Dwayne Brummett, 330 Platino Lane (Lot 59), Arroyo Grande, brought out his concern
regarding his view and asked that this be considered when making their decision.
With no other input from the public, Commissioner Soto closed the public hearing.
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Discussion was held by the commissioners, during which time they expressed their concern
regarding water rights, water tank removal, viewshed, and various costs. Both applicant and
staff were requested to bring back more information.
On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously
carried, it was agreed to continue this item to February 2, 1993.
PLANNING DIRECTOR/PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck pointed out various items of the City Council
Answered Agenda to the attention of the Planning Commission.
The Commission agreed to schedule a special meeting regarding the ARCO project.
Commissioner Carr suggested perhaps we could make some modifications to our viewshed
review ordinance that would assist as guidelines in the difficult cases.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Moore,
seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50
P.M.
ATTEST:
Nancy Bro , Commission Clerk Joh
o` o, Chairman
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