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PC Minutes 1992-10-20394 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 1992 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Brandy presiding. Present are Commissioner Souza, Soto, Moore, and Tappan. Absent is Commissioner Carr. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are in attendance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE REZONE CASE NO. 92-224, CITYWIDE, APPLIED FOR BY WASSILY VON BISKUPSKY Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. The applicant proposes to amend Development Code Section 9- 04.130, paragraphs D -3 and E -5 to allow common sewer lines in air space condominiums of two or more stories. Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing. Von Biskupsky, the applicant, spoke in favor of water conservation and stated water conservation can be handled in the CC &R's. There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing closed. The Planning Commission recommended to put in the disclosure about the sewer system; and that the CC &R's stipulate water conservation measures. After a brief Discussion, on motion by Commissioner Souza to instruct staff to advertize a Negative Declaration and return with a resolution recommending approval of the amendment to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Brandy, and the motion passed with 4 to 1 vote. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -501 AND ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, 840 FARROLL AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY ROGER FULLER Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. He stated the applicant proposes construction of a 665 square foot second residential unit over an existing garage. Maximum proposed height is 21.5 feet. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing: accept public testimony; close the hearing; and provide direction to staff and /or recommendation to the City Council. The Planning Commission could also continue the hearing to the regular meeting of November 17, 1992 and refer the project to the Architectural Advisory Committee for review and comment. Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing. Roger Fuller, the applicant, spoke in favor of the project Dick Grantham, 505 Woodland Drive; Jerry Martin, 514 Woodland Drive; Bob Sanders, 541 Woodland Drive; George Hill, 536 Woodland Drive; Regina Austin, 509 Woodland Drive; Patricia Brenner, 509 Woodland Drive; Jerry Bowser, 510 Woodland Drive; Melvin and Marlene Johnson, 835 Olive Street; Verna Murray, 518 Woodland Drive, spoke against the project. Art and Patricia Coplin, 856 Farroll, spoke in favor of the project. Hearing no fur-tjier comments - Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing closed. After - a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto to continue this Conditional Use Permit No. 92 -501 to November 17, 1992, and to refer the project to the Architectural Advisory Committee for review and comment, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and the motion passed with a 4.to 1 vote. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 2 October 20, 1992 NON PUBLIC HEARING - TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 89 -456, 150 W. BRANCH STREET, APPLIED FOR BY DOLORES DANA AND PAUL J. RALPH Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. He stated the applicant proposes a one year time extension. The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve a one year time extension for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 89 -456 by minute motion based upon the finding and subject to the original conditions of approval, and the additional conditions contained in the written staff report. Chairman Brandy opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the audience, Chairman Brandy declared the public hearing closed. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto to approve Time Extension for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 89 -456, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried. NON - PUBLIC HEARING - INTERPRETATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING KIOSKS, COMMERCIAL ZONES CITY WIDE, APPLIED FOR BY AL AND CAROL ALBIN Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. The applicant proposes to combine the existing Foto Fast Kiosk, located in a Kiosk at 1105 Grand Avenue, with an espresso coffee business. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the information presented by staff and adopt one of the attached resolutions providing an interpretation of the Development Code. Al Albin, the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto to continue interpretation of Development Code regarding Kiosks to November 17, 1992, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried. NON - PUBLIC HEARING - INTERPRETATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING SECTION 9- 03.090 (F) (1), PROHIBITED IIOME OCCUPATION USES, AUTOMOTIVE AND OTIIER VEHICLE REPAIR, APPLIED FOR BY RON ACLAN Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the information presented by staff and adopt one of the two resolutions that provide interpretations of the Development Code concerning vehicles as found in Section 9- 03.090(F). Ron Aclan, the applicant, spoke about his project. Ted Aclan, 103 Equestrian Way, stated that he is the applicant's uncle and partner and that most repairs will be on the road. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Souza, to interpret Development Code Section 9- 03.090(F)(1) refer only to motorized vehicles, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried. NON - PUBLIC .HEARING - INTERPRETATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING GUEST QUARTERS, RESIDENTIAL ZONES CITY WIDE, APPLIED FOR BY ED CHADWELL Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 20, 1992. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the information presented by staff and adopt a resolution that provide interpretations of the Development Code concerning guest quarters which indicates that guest quarters are living quarters that: 391 396 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 3 October 20, 1992 1) Provide protection from the elements; 2) Provide lighting; 3) Provide for heating, whether from fixed units or portable heaters; and 4) Provide sanitation facilities including a tub and /or shower. Staff would note that this interpretation does not agree with Mr. Chadwell's interpretation of the code. If the Planning Commission feels that a different interpretation of the Development Code is appropriate, the Commission should provide direction to staff in drafting a resolution setting forth the findings of the Commission. Ed Chadwell, the applicant, spoke about his project. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Souza make the interpretation that addition to existing definition, guest quarters, are living quarters that provide protection from the elements; provide lighting; provide for heating, whether from fixed units or portable heaters; and provide sanitation facilities including a tub and /or shower, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried. PLANNING DIRECTOR ITEMS Commissioner Tappan made a motion to cancel the November 3, 1992 Planning Commission meeting due Election Day, which was seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried. Affordable Housing - no update. Economic Development - no update. Proposition 116 - COG continued their meeting to November 12, 1992. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Tappan to adjourn to a regular Planning Commission meeting on November 17, 1992, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. ATTEST relesnik Com,lsi. n Clerk Dre Brandy, Chair a 1 1