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PC Minutes 1992-12-01ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 1, 1992 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Vice Chairman Carr presiding. Present are Commissioners Moore, Tappan, and Reilly. Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 92 -504, AND REVISED PHASING PLAN FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 87 -395, 1197 JAMES WAY, APPLIED FOR BY RUSS SHEPPEL, REPRESENTATIVE JACK HUNTER Current Planner Scott Spierling brought the Commission up to date on the project by describing the plans posted on the wall, and by referring them to the past staff reports. He then described the proposed lot line adjustment and phasing plan. Vice Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. Tim Crawford of Central Coast Engineering, speaking for John Hunter, stated they agreed with all the conditions of approval and was there to answer any questions. Dr. Russ Sheppel stated that, because of co- ownership of the property as it has been, they have been unable to obtain financing, hence the request for lot line adjustment. With no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. After a short discussion by the commissioners, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1396 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 92 -504 LOCATED AT 1197 JAMES WAY APPLIED FOR BY RUSS SHEPPEL On a motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moore, Tappan, Reilly, and Vice Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Soto the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 1st day of December 1992. By Minute Motion Commissioner Tappan moved that the City Council approve the Revised Phasing Plan. This was seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING - VIEWSHED REVIEW PERMIT NO. 92 -40, SECOND STORY ADDITION, LOCATED AT 630 CERRO VISTA CIRCLE, APPLIED FOR BY NANCY C. FOWLER Current Planner Scott Spierling stated he had nothing new to report. Vice Chairman Carr cleared up a misunderstanding by stating that letters presented, to the Commission were read by each member, but were not read publicly. Commissioners Carr, Reilly and Moore stated they had visited the site and discussed the results of these observations. Vice Chairman Carr declared the public hearing open. Nancy Fowler, applicant, reiterated what she had stated at the previous meeting, that she felt her application should be approved. She presented a map of the tract area to the Commission. 405 406 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 2 December 1, 1992 Richard Anderson, 611 Cerro Vista Lane, stated he was opposed to this addition. He felt that because five letters were sent to the Commission opposing this addition, it should be denied. Philip and Andrea Lang, 615 Cerro Vista Lane, both stated their feelings that this application should be denied. Mr. Lang presented photographs to the Commission. The public hearing was closed and discussion was held by the commissioners, all agreeing it was a difficult situation. By Minute Motion Commissioner Moore moved to deny the application and it was seconded by Commissioner Reilly. Commission vote was 3 to deny, 1 opposed the denial. Applicant was informed that she had fifteen consecutive business days to appeal to the City Council if she desired. Commissioner Soto arrived at 8:20 P.M. Commissioner Reilly excused herself from the next item, as she was not present at the original meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE REZONE CASE NO. 92 -224, AMEND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 9- 04.130, PARAGRAPHS D(3), D(12), D(13), E(2)(E) AND E(5) TO ALLOW COMMON SEWER LINES IN AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUMS OF TWO OR MORE STORIES, APPLICANT IS WASSILY VAN BISKUPSKY Current Planner Scott Spierling presented the staff report to the Commission, stating that at the request of the Planning Commission Staff did advertise a Negative Declaration on this project and has prepared a resolution recommending approval of the amendment to the City Council. He further stated that Staff had also incorporated additions to the proposed amendments to the development code. Vice Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. Wassily Van Biskupsky, applicant, stated he agreed with the requirements made and gave several reasons he felt that there should be an approval on this item. John Keane, 298 North Elm, Arroyo Grande, stated his concerns about not having separate utilities, mainly the water, because he felt water rationing was imminent and would then present problems. The applicant was further queried by the Commission and then discussed this item among themselves and with Staff. After discussion the following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1397 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERNIINATION AND AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (REZONE CASE NO. 92-224), APPLIED FOR BY WASSILY VAN BISKUPSKY On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, and Vice Chairman Carr N OES: Commissioner Moore ABSTAIN:. , • Commissioner Reilly Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck advised the Commission that they needed a majority of the Planning Commission to approve a rezone. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 3 December 1, 1992 This item will go onto the City Council without a recommendation from the Planning Commission. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None PLANNING DIRECTOR/PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck advised the Commission of several vacancies on the Long Range Planning projects and pointed out the two new projects. After discussion with the Commission, it was agreed that this list should be brought to their attention in the future, and commissioners should state at any time their desire to fill any of the vacancies noted. It was further suggested that when the additional two members were appointed by the Council, they would probably consider these vacancies. Commissioner Soto suggested to Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck that it should be suggested to the Council that the Long Range Planning report be updated. Commissioner Soto said that two issues that the Planning Commission needs to start concentrating on are the Environmental Impact Area and the Sphere of Influence. Commissioner Tappan said he agreed, in light of the number of County projects being routed through the City. Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck stated the Housing Element should go to the first Planning Commission meeting in January. Chairman Soto wanted to publicly thank Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck for all her efforts on Proposition 116 with the result of the City of Arroyo Grande receiving $420,000 for bike trails. Others on the commission joined in their appreciation. Vice Chairman Carr asked Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck what the City was doing regarding the seventh year of the drought, and felt the Planning Commission should be more active with the City water policy. Commissioner Moore said he had a lot of questions regarding the water situation, in particular Lopez Dam, and felt others did also. Commissioner Soto agreed with Commissioner Carr that we need to pursue this. Planning Director Doreen Liberto- Blanck agreed to place this item on a future agenda. SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON Vice Chairman Carr opened the nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Moore nominated Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan. Vice Chairman Carr closed nominations. Motion was taken and unanimously carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chairman Carr said he felt the letter from Van Laurn demanded a response. Commissioner Soto agreed to work with Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck on this. It was decided this would be presented at the December 15, 1992 meeting, and the Planning Commission requested the Public Works Director's attendance at the December 15 meeting. ADJOURNMENT As it was decided there would not be a quorum for the December 3, 1992 meeting at the Regional Center, a motion was made by Commissioner Moore to adjourn to December 9, 1992, to a Christmas Party at 6:30 P.M. at John and Gee Gee Soto's house at 312 Alder Street. It was seconded by Commissioner Tappan and unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9� 10,1 M, ATTEST Nancy Bro U"\J-t Commission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Vice Chairman 407