PC Minutes 1992-11-17ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 17, 1992
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Brandy
presiding. Present are Commissioners Carr, Souza, Soto, Moore, Tappan, and Reilly.
Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance.
Also present is Sandra Bierdzinski.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion by Commission Soto, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried,
the minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1992, special session of September 29,
1992, and regular meeting of October 6, 1992 were approved as prepared.
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 gave a summary regarding the proposal for a second story
addition to an existing 1,385 square foot single family home for a master bedroom and
bathroom.
After Staff's presentation, Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing.
David Ekbaum, applicant's brother speaking on her behalf, gave reasons why applicant felt the
proposal should be approved, indicating the main objector, Mrs. Valdez, was no longer
protesting. He also mentioned applicant's desire to cooperate with any changes in design in
order to obtain approval of the project.
Dick McGregor, stating he was the "possible" contractor of the project gave reasons he felt this
proposal should be approved, indicating Mrs. Valdez's view would only be affected by 20% and
that 44% of the houses in this neighborhood are two -story.
Nancy Fowler, applicant, spoke briefly requesting approval of project.
Philip and Andrea Lang, 615 Cerro Vista Lane, Arroyo Grande, presented a chart and pictures
to the commission and gave reasons why the project should be denied. They both indicated their
lifestyle would be affected by the loss of light and a desirable view to having to look up at solid
building. They also stated that resale of their home would present problems to any potential
buyer upon viewing their backyard view. They both requested denial of the proposal.
After a few further comments from the public, commissioners discussed the project.
Commissioners Carr and Soto indicated they wanted to visit the site. The consensus was that
this proposal be postponed until the next regular meeting so that some of the commissioners
might go to the site for further investigation. Ms. Fowler was asked if she agreed to the
continuance and she answered in the affirmative.
Commissioner Soto brought up the subject of computer graphics that might be used in situations
like this, stating they were very effective. Planning Director Doreen Liberto -Blanck will look
into this, checking costs involved as well.
Motion to continue Viewshed Review Permit No. 92 -40 to the December 1, 1992 regular
meeting was made by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -501 AND
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 665 SQUARE
FOOT SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT OVER AN EXISTING GARAGE AT 840
FARROLL AVENUE, MAXIMUM PROPOSED HEIGHT IS 21.5 FEET
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Commissioner Carr stated he lives within 300 feet of this particular item and left Council
Chambers. Commissioner Soto moved that the Commission continue Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 92 -501 to December 15, 1992. This was seconded by Commissioner Tappan and
unanimously carried, Commissioner Carr abstained.
PUBLIC HEARING - RANCHO GRANDE EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY /MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION - RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE
10 ACRE ORIGINAL RANCHO GRANDE AND THE ALTERNATIVE RANCHO
GRANDE PARK, APPLICANT IS THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Commissioner Reilly asked to be excused from this item and the following item (Applicants Al
and Carol Albin) and left Council Chambers.
Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck, referring to the commissioner's packet on this item,
stated that in Attachment A the highlighted areas are those things that have been added by the
Planning Commission and those areas with the dash -line through are those the Planning
Commission has deleted, thereby representing clearly the actions taken at the last meeting on this
item.
She also brought their attention to the staff report giving responses by Judy Skousen, City
Attorney, to comments presented by John Belsher, Attorney, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut & Baggett.
She requested that there be two separate motions by the Planning Commission, adopting a
Resolution recommending to the Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Original Rancho Grande Park Plan and then adopting a resolution recommending to the Council
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Alternative Rancho Grande Park Plan.
She advised the commissioners that Sandy Bierdzinski, who prepared the expanded initial study,
was present if there were any questions on the amended mitigation measures.
Commissioner Carr stated he had a questions and concerns on some of the mitigation measures.
After further Commission comments, Chairman Brandy brought the discussion back for a
motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1392
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ORIGINAL RANCHO GRANDE
PARK PLAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY CLERK FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Carr, Moore, Souza, and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Reilly
the foregoing Resolution with amendments was passed and adopted this 17th day of November
1992.
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RESOLUTION 92 -1393
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ALTERNATIVE RANCHO
GRANDE PARK PLAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY CLERK FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERIVIINATION
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Souza, Tappan, Carr, Moore, and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Reilly
the foregoing amended Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of November 1992.
Discussion was then held by commissioners regarding whether there should be a policy adopted
by the Parks and Recreation Department of how the park should or shouldn't be used. At the
present time the Parks and Recreation Department handles each request individually and makes
their determination. It was decided that no motion would be made by the Planning Commission
and it would be left up to the City Council to pursue it.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM (CONTINUED) - INTERPRETATION OF
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING KIOSKS, APPLIED FOR BY AL AND CAROL
ALBIN
Current Planner Scott Spierling stated that this was continued from October 20, 1992, meeting
by the Planning Commission to get input on possible air quality concerns. He advised that the
applicant is proposing to add espresso coffee. If it is determined to be of the same or similar
as the existing use or less intense, applicant need only apply for a business license. However
if the use is determined to be different or more intensive than the previous sue, a Conditional
Use Permit will be required. He further informed the commission that there were two
Resolutions in their packets and they would be voting on one of them.
Al Albin, applicant, spoke to the Commission stating that the existing fast photo business was
very poor and the addition of the espresso coffee would improve their venture. He presented
information regarding the vehicle movement now and anticipated upon the addition of the
espresso.
After a brief discussion by the commissioners, it was determined that this kiosk would not be
different or more intensive, and that the air quality would not be adversely affected.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1394
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN INTERPRETATION OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING KIOSKS
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
,AYE$;. ; Commissioners Carr, Soto, Moore, Souza, Tappan, and Chairman Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Reilly
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of November 1992.
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Commissioner Reilly returned to Chambers.
NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM - INTERPRETATION - REQUEST TO OPERATE A
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS WITHOUT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, APPLICANT
HENRY BYZINSKI
Planning Director Liberto -Blanck presented the staff report to the Commission.
Henry Byzinski gave stated his planned improvements and desire to move ahead with his plans
on an affirmative of the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1395
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN INTERPRETATION OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING 1203 GRAND AVENUE
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Tappan, Carr, Moore, Souza, Reilly, and Chairman
Brandy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of November 1992.
PLANNING DIRECTOR ITEMS
Ms. Liberto -Blanck discussed AAC recommendation for a City entrance sign identifying
businesses near the Grand Avenue off -ramp. AAC is asking that the Planning Commission
recommend this go onto the Council. She also stated that the Council could write a letter to
Caltrans to install signs along 101 near Grand Avenue referencing businesses.
Commissioner Carr moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that
business signage be pursued at the Grand Avenue off ramps per recommendation of the AAC,
and that a letter be sent to Caltrans for a historic village sign and business signs, seconded by
Commissioner Soto, and unanimously carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Souza
to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting on December 1, 1992 at 7:30 P.M., seconded
by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
ATTEST
Nancy $r', Commission Clerk
Drew' Brandy, Chair,