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.
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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.
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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
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ATTEST
Nancy Bro
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Commission Clerk
Robert W. Carr, Vice Chairman
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